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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-02-15, Page 8Clinton Newt- Record Fehr 7 l5l11,1917 e ao Coiiuei'ce CLINTON, ONTARIO WINtER TERM begins Wednesday. January rd, 1917 If you' cannot attend day school, you may take , a course in Shorthand, Typowriting'a d Bookkeeping by attending Night Classes Classes Monday and Wednesday Terms [Moderate. You have always intended to take a Commercial and Stenographic Course sometime --DO IT NOW Learn More to Earn More Positions Guaranteed to Students. B. F. WARD, B.A. M.Accts., Ph one 208, Principal wo New BOOKS! Fragments from France 'rho way reduced to grim and grue- some absurdity the foe of Lhe war by 000 who has Ween through it, and shows what h0 has 0000, and Board, Nod roll—and laughed tut, BINDLE 25,000 copies sold in a few rnontlis, Some of the words said about it are, "13indio will twist a smile aeon) the wryest rnauth.' "Tt makes us_gnrgle quietly and con- , tiuuously,". 'A 'delicious pieoe of fooling," Both above aro good to send to the boys et the .front or in the hospital. They will help the enoyls of the med- ical men,. Tile W. B. Fair Dom • Often the Cheapest Always the Best Cr 11 i own You can tell at a glance whether an Underwear garment is warnri; whether it is com- fortably soft.; whether it is well finished, BUT: Its wearing power remains obscure, So does its resistance to the wash -tub. flow are you going to know—positively-.-that it will resist: the hardest wear yon can give youwill not shrink? it for several seasons ? How,can be sure it i! We answer: Come here and buy a suit of'Stanfield's Unshrinkable Underwear, Care- ful making has given it stamina. Arid itis guaranteed against shrinkage. >fi During the next two weeks it is our aim to turn, every ladies or child's mantle now in stock into cash- In order to do this we have simply ignored the regular prices of these goods and are marking them at prices that must moan a quick deal: -up of every garment, As an extra special weihave put in one lot, about 15 Ladies Coats that originally 'sold at from $10 to $15 and have priced the lot, choice $4 95.. • Also some Children's Coats at 1.98 up: We are also cleaning up at big Price Reduction a lot of odd lines and broken sizes of winter goods which we positively will not carry over for another year. Small Profits AGENTS—SEMI-READI:CLOTHING, Phone 05 lumsteel sPO S. Moro Business NEW: IDEA PATTERNS 1 1 OMS9 hoes If your boy is hard on his shoes,_ bring him here ! We have had shoes built to stand the abuse the average boy gives his shoes, Parents who teat our Boys Shoes find that it .requires less money to keep the boy in good looking shoes when they buy the sort of shoes we sell 1 I. Gun Metal, Box Calf, and Uris Leathers Inside and Outside Stays to Prevent Ripping Solid, Durable Shoes, but not Clumsy 1.50 2.00 2.50 to 3.50 According to size. i MINIM! s®ten FRED. JACKSON THE GOOD SHOE STORE A Beautiful Art Square lends a charm to the room. It has other advantages al- so, being easy to clean, easy to remove. We have at present an excellent show- ing of fine rugs including Brussels, Axminsiera, Wil - tons, etc„ that we have priced at attractive prices. We would he moat pleased to show them to you„ JAS. DUNFORD Undertaker and Funeral Director. 28 - Phone liar. 28 len Mr. Milton Johnston attended rho ball at' Constance on Friday' even- ing last. bliss Knott of Clarksburg is , the guest of Mrs, J. A. Robinson at St. Paul's 'rectory. Miss Helen Gunn of London is viaiL- ing at the Monte of Mr. and Mrs. James L. Doherty, ?.Ir, and Mrs. Will McKay of Seattle, lVash,, visited last week with their aunt, Mrs. D. Reynolds. Mrs. W. J. Falconer ;of the London Road was the guest of her par - ants, Mr, and firs, George Stan - bury of town, over the week -end. Mrs. (Rev. Dr.) Rutledge returned yesterday after spending two or three weeks with her daughter at South Bond, Ind. Capt. the Rev. Frank C. Harper, chaplain of the 177th battalion, stationed at Barrie, was in town for! a couple of days last week. Mr. W. H. Hellyar left yesterday morning for Bowmanville, 'having received word of the death of his mother, who was in her eighty- eighth year, Messrs. H. W. Erwin and A. E. Erwin of Bayfield were in to\vn on Tuesda} „.,having come in to attend the funeral of their uncle, the late Robert Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. James Fulton of Yale, Mich., are here this week, having been called home on account of the death of the lady's father, the late Robert Thompson. Postmaster Scott left for Carleton Place on Monday, being called thi- ther by the death of his brother, Rev. 'A. A. Scott, whose funeral took place on Tuesday. ' Misses Stella Copp and • Eva Stin- son, who have just - finished a course at the Clinton School of Commerce, left yesterday for Tor- onto where they have ta'en posi- tions, Mrs, Oliver Johnson of Goderich,.who has been very ill for several weeks, is now recovering nicely and her friends hope to hear of her com- plete restoration to health very soon. Mrs, J. N. Harnwell, who has been visiting relatives at Varna and in Stanley township for the past cou- ple of months, was in town Mon- day and on Tuesday morning left for her home at Prussia, Sask, Rev. J. A. Robinson visited the parish of St, t. Iau]'s, 1'm hau, last Stmday .in the capacity of Sunday School Inspector for Huron. He preached twice. and met the Sun- day school workers in the after- noon. Pte. Norman Fitzsimons of the Z'au- adian Buffs, Toronto, was home ov- er the week -end on his last leave before going overseas with the bat- talion, Mr. Fitzsimons is now a bonhadfer, having taking a course bombing. bit, Elisha Townsend of Ottawa was .in town last week for' a couple of, days. He had beet up to Brant- ford to see his sister, Miss Susie, who had been very ill, and cane. on to spend a few days with friends here and at Londesboro, Mrs. W. 0, Mc'Aminoud and two children, who have been spending the autumn and winter with the lady's mother, Mrs, W, H. Farqu- har of Stapleton, left Tuesday tot their hone at .Herschell, Sask, Mrs. Farquhar and her son, Mr, Wm. Farquhar, .accompanied them to the west, Mrs. Farquhar, though much improved in health, 18 not yet fully recovered but it is hoped the change of air and climate will be beneficial to ber. Mr. T, Ja Watts of Wingbatn, who formerly'farmed on the. Huron Road just east of town, was in Clinton on Monday. He and Mrs. Watts have just returned item a trip cov- ering owering several maths throughout the Canadian West and the Dako. tas. At, Watts likes Clinton zed its people and but for the fact that he already. owned property, inWing- ham would in all probability have Settled here, Both .Mt. ,and Mrs. Watts have many 5 . • who friends here -would have been glad to have thorn do SO and who aro glad to. Welcorne them hack whcneVot they feel like visiting their former house, awed, nos euma„ The 1ews.Reeori For Need; Well Executed• Job Work. Women's Store Dry Goods, HoueeFurnishings phone 67 Next to*royal Bank F ALSO A FULL LINE of MEN'S FUR'I. T SHINGS at OUR MEN'S STORE - Opposite Public Li; Diary !lien's Store Custom Tailoring and phone 143, Men's Furnishings Opposi to • P u blie_Li brary u A Quiet Wedding in Gode rich Township Yesterday A vary pretty but- guiet wedding was solemnized at "Atherton Farm" the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lobb, yesterday, when their second daughter, Elsie lVlay, and Mr, Geo. 0, Henderson, Radisson, Sask„ were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, by the Rev, A. Sinclair in the presence of the immediate re- latives, as the ll- five o'clock oca b drys At l t e , tiful strains of Mendelssobn's wed- ding march, rendered bp Misses Vera and Joy Lobb, sisters of the bride, filled the prettily decorated rooms, the bride daintily gowned in white silk crepe trimmed with radium lace and carrying a shower bouquet of white roses and lily of the valley, entered the parlor and was given away by her father. The bridal par- ty stood under au arch of evergreen and white satin, The ,bride wore the conventional bridal veil, caught up with orange blossoms sent to het direct from California. Miss • Olive, sister of the bride, wearing a gown of pale pink crepe, acted as brides- maid, while the 'groom was attend- ed by his brother, Mr. 'Horace 'Hen- derson of Paris. While the happy young couple were receiving the con- gratulations of their friends, Miss Joy played the bridal chorus and dur- ing the signing of the register Miss Luella sang "Because" and Miss Vera rendered "All Mine Alone." The wedding party- repaired to the spacious dining hall tastily dseoratod in honor of the good Saint, .Valen- tine,, where all sat doom to a sumptuous repast. At the: conclusion of the luncheon tate Rev, Mr. Sin- clair, as master of ceremonies, pro- posed to the toast to the bride which was responded to by the bride's 1a1 er, the groom's , father and the groom. Other toasts were proposed by various members ,of the party. During the evening a splen- did program of music, and speeches. was given, Among the guests from a distance were 1Vi'r, and Mrs. Henderson, Sr., Paris, Mr. and Mrs. H. Henderson, Paris ; iblt. 'and Mrs. hantiburgh, I'Cfnt'ore ; Mesdames Patteirson and Rutherford, Dorchester; and Mr. F. Moore, Daysland, Ata, ' , The bride was the recipient of many very pretty and useful gifts, among which was a handsome Do- herty piano from her parents. The happy young couple]left on the early, train this morning for Brant- ford, Niagara Falls and other points. The bride's travelling suit was of navy serge with hat to match. Mr, rind 'Mrs. Tienderson will shortly de- part fol their new home in Rattle - son, Soak., taking with them the best wishes of their many friends for a long rind prosperous wedded life, In the felicitations being oxteadel The NnWs-Record beartilp joins, 1Bag);raeld. Ice fishing has commenced and the fishermen are now bringing in some good catches,. Messrs. H. W. and A. E. Erwin at- tended the funeral of , their uncle, Robert Thompson, at Clinton, o n Tuesday. Londeshoro. Rev. James Abrey accompanied hp his daughter, Miss Gwen, has re- turned home alter visiting in Toron- Mr. Robert Gibbs and Emerson Hesk havetaken positions im the Williams' piano factory at Oshawa. Miss Ivp Roberton of London spent the week -end here, • having come to attend the funeral of her grand fa- ther, Mt. Alex. Roberton of Walker - burn, Mr. James Watt is a visitor at the manse. . The regular meeting ,of the Red Cross Society will be held on Friday of this week in the Foresters' hall, A full attendance is requested as there is special; work to be attended to. Please bring all your tin bis- cuit boxes, . The D.A.M.I,D.K, Club gave a dance in Cartwrights hall last Fri- day night. The proceeds go towards the Red Cross fund. • Goderich Township The 'young people of Sit. James' church intend having a social at the hone of Air, Fred Middleton on Tuesday evening next. The " silver collection taken will bo donated to the Red Cross. On Friday eventing last a largo number of friends and lnei hbors ga- thered at the .borne of Mi and 111's. W. H. Lobb, prior to the n au•ringe oF-.their. daughter, Elsie, and took the opportunity of prosentil,g her with a beautiful silver tea service, accompanied. by the fallowingad- dress : - Dear Friend :—We, your friends' and neighbors, take this: opportunity of expressing to you, our regret, at pour carlp departure from among us. We assure you, your place will be difficult to dill for you were always ready to help in any good cause af- fecting our' community. Wo also wish to express our appreciation of the excellent services you have rendered as organist of our church and Sun- day school, un-day-school, We ask yon, therefore, to accept this gift as a slight token of our esteem, assuring you that you (nave the best wishes of ft host of friends for a long and happy mar- ried ]rife— i6 ned on behalf of your friends ; Isaac Jones, John Tebbntt, Wilbert Muck, Herb Oakes. Sa mmerhill The Wel ton's Pattiotie Society Vjj meet 'oft 'ritorsday ufteriroon neXt at the home of Mrs, R, Watkins, fIdlme: �rlille The Canadian Order of Foresters have taken on new life this winter, the attendance being large consider- ing the weather. Each evening an interesting game of carpet balls is played which adds to the enjoyment and excitement of 'the evening. The I officers installed for this half year are as follows :— C. R., 0. W. Potter. V, C. R,, Wm, H. Johnston, Pin. Secratat;p, S. T. Walter. Reo.-Secretary, I3' J. 7'rewartha, Treasurer, 0‘.• W. Williams. ' Chaplain, Wm. Pickard.' S. IV.; Geo, Vanderburgh, J. W., Win. Johnston. S. B., John Larder. J. B„ W. Vanderburgh, On Friday evening of last week the organized Junior Bible Class, "The Helpiug Hand," of which Mrs. N, W. Trewartha is teacher, held their monthly literary and social evenieg at her home: The special feature of the evening's entertainment along with other literarp selections was a debate taken by four of the young men, the subject being, "Resolved that Country Life is Preferable to City Life": The affirmative was ab- ly upheld by Alessrs. Clarence Pot- ter and Lorne Jervis while many great advantages of city life over . country his were well , and cleverly debated by Messrs. Howard Trewar- tha and Frank Jenkins. Although this was their first attempt at de- bating their arguments were forcibly laid before the judges of the evening, well interspersed with hearty ,jokes, 'Cite judges, Mrs, Garrison, Rev, A. Sinclair and N, W. Trewatlta, gave their decision one point in favor of country life. Tile A.Y,P',A. of St. John's church intend holding a Valentine partyat the .hone of Mr. and Mrs, David. Churchill on Friday evening, tomor- row. A very enjoyable evening is as- sured to all who attend. Rev. J. A, Rollinson of Clinton wail deii,er an illustrated address and a parlor field day will be one of the faa'teres, whenprizes will be given -for the broadest grin, thirty -inch dash, put- ting the shot, etc. The young people ate anticipating a pieasant evening.. The address by the pastor 01 the Methodist eh'uxlt on Sunday evening .last, "The Uni- ted States and the War," was well handled, heing very instinctive and full of interesting intonation. His text Was "Choose ye this day whom ye 4llwsisl7s`e6 r3vhte,,'t yI aoltS visited at Mrs. It, Acbesom's, over the week -end, The weather hes been. extremely cold during this it bn Monday I S m onth, morning the register re is r stood at seven- teen degrees below zero and we felt It toe., , • McKillop Township Mrs. D. Boyd has been visiting in Toronto, A social gathering and dancing partp took place at the home oi. Thomas O'Laughlin -one evening re- cently, The Union Patriotic Society of Walton still hold their weekly meet- ings and teas. They ars active in the cause and are doing a grand work. Fred Eckart has bought the 50 -acre - iarm of Michael O'Laughlin, the price paid was $1000, Land 'keeps a good price is this good old township of HoI{illop,. The fierce storm and cold weather continues at time of writing and the• roads and drifted badly. A great number of children have• had an attack of chicken pox but we are pleased to say they have - made a good recovery. Severe colds and influenza are ppe patent, +I The mail carriers were tied up for a couple of days recently and many - persons missed their newspapers sad. ly. Rev.. Mr. Craik of Walton attended - the social service gathering in 'ror- onto recently. Hensall. -The funeral of Mr. William Moir„ formerly of IIcnsall, who died in Tor- onto at the home of his- daughter, was held here, Mr. Moir, who was in his eighti- eth year, was one of the pioneers ni this district and was a most high- ly respected resident, Ile had dolts e great deal in building up the Tillage, and only last year made a fine donation to the municipality 01 several acres of land for a park or recreation grounds. He has served on several occasions as reeve and as councillor. 'I'he remains were interred in the Fleltsall Union cemetery, the pallbear- ers being six of the bidets of Carmol church, with which Mr, Moir bad bee: connected for many years. Mr. Moir was born in Scotland. PLUIMIBING, HEATING, 'rIN- SMITHING, ROOFING, &C. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONN. A NUMBER R OF sF�,V O N - IANC HEATERS IN 000D REPAIR. BYAM & SUTTER Phone 7. Sanitary Plumbers,