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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-02-22, Page 8a eb i 1 wmei ce CLINTON, ONTARIO WINKER TERM begins Wednesday. January .3rd, 1917 If you cannot attend day school, you may take. c0u1•se 111 Shorthand, Typewriting and Dookkeeping by attending Night Classes Classes Monday and Wednesday Terms PModerate. 1 You have always intended to take a Commercial I and Stenographic Course sometime—DO IT NOW • Learn More to Earn. More Positions Guaranteed to Students. B. F. WARD, D.A. M.Accts., Principal Lathes Mani SPS $495' 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 sithply ignored the regular prices of these goods and are marking them at prices that must mean a quick clean-up of every garment. As an extra special wehave 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 carrysover for another year. Phone 25 SmallPIu. ' s eelf lros• !Wore Profits Business 1 AGENTS—SEMI-READY CLOTHING, NEW IDEA PATTERNS IFRED. JACKSON 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 ! 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. THE GOOD 51108 STORE THE GOOD SHOE STORE A Beautiful ArtiiSquare fends a charm to the room, 1 t has other ad vantages al- so, being easy to clean, easy to remove, vVe have at , a present an excellent show. ing• of fine rugs including 13r , A. , o �J �•°C r ussels xmhnsters Wil- �, h tons, etc., that we hay priced at attractive prices. We would be most pleased to show them to you,: JAS. DUNFORD Undertaker and Funeral Director. 28 Phone We. "28 The ewsReeor4 For Nevi, Well Execnted Job Work. Clinton News- Rii cord February ;22nd, 1►>r , wo New BOO.K.S 1 Fragnients from Fiance The war ]educed to plat and gene - thine absurdity; the fan of the war by- one yone who .has been througil.-it, and 'Shows what the has seen, and` heard, and Solt—ane laughed at. BINDLE 25,000 copies sold In a few months, Some of the words said about it are, "Bindle will twist a' smile }rola the wryest neat]," "'.It makes its gurgle quietly and con- tinuouslhq, A. delicious piece of fooling.' Both above are good to send 'to the boys at the front or in, the hospital: They will help the efforts of the mel- Teal bleu, Tile W. A. Fair Co. Often the Cheapest Always the Best 1 muu,eunnmc nauhq Mr, Wesley Walker of Goderich was in town on Monday. lir. D. S. Clef' was in Toronto for a few days last week on business. Mrs. W. J. Ross spent a few dap; in 'Toronto last tWeok, returning Friday. Miss ;label Cantelon is attending the millinery openings in Toronto this week. Miss ,Jean Ross left Monday-10orn- ing for Toronto to attend the mil- Irnery openings, Miss lla Bawden is attending the millinery openings in Landon and .Toronto this week. . Bliss Helen Guano returned to her home in London on Monday after spending a week or so in town, Rev. R. B. Stevenson of Toronto will he 'the guest of his sister, Mrs, W. S. Downs, over the week- r, ud. Bfiss Tina Matheson returned to Goderich last week alter spending several weeks with Mrs. A. Beacom of town. Sapper Wilmer Wallis canto up from Ottawa to he present at the tuner- al of his grandfather, the late • T. W. Jenkins. Miss King, superintendent of the Al- exandria hospital. Goderich, . and Miss Griiriths were guests on Fri- day of Miss Mabel Kerr. n'rrs, .r. Rattenburyn went to Toron- to on ilionday on account or the sudden death of her brother-in-law, Mr. Harry Clucas of that city. Miss Trick came up from Marknam on Saturday on account ol. the death of her grandfather, the late Thomas W. Jenkius or woodlands Farm. t bdrs. D. A. Cantelon and Master Ferris of Mensal; were week -end visitors in town, being guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Cantelon, Mr. Chas. F. Libby left yesterday on a trip to Montreal, Boston, New York and Lowell, Mass., the latter his home town, combining business with pleasure. Mrs). A. Beacom, who has been so ill for several weeks, is now on the way to recovery and . her many fri- ends hope that it may he ,rapid and complete. Mr. and Mrs. George Findlater or Broderick, Sask., spent the past week as' the guests of Mr, and Mrs. Jas. S. Miller.. Mrs, Findlat- er is a niece of Mrs. Miller. Mrs, Cameron of Guelph and Mr. 13. 'I. -Jenkins of Toronto were ;ionto most of last week on account of theillness of., their father, the late '1', W. Jenkins,` one of Gaderich township's pioneer farmers. Miss Crandall of Cliliord spent the week -end in town as a guest at the home. of Mrs. A. 13eaconl. Miss Crandall intends going into busi- ness for herself 1 at Ilarriston the coming season and left Niondapfor Toronto to buy her stock. Mrs, Kearns returned ;tomo last week after spending the past cou- ple of months with relatives . in Goderich, Mrs. Koarus Ihnds many kind friends everywhere but no Place looks as good to her as Clinton, Mrs, R. Motel' of Goderich and her slaughter, Mrs. Gilpin of the West, visitedfriends in Clinton on Thurs- day last. Mrs. M'uteh intends re- turning to the west with her dau- ghter in the course of a few weeks and will probably remain for the summer, lWr, and .Mrs. 0, J, Wallis arrived Immo on Mbnday. after spending a couple of months or so in Collier- Ma. alifonlila. Though an their homeward way they would probably have spent longer staking the journey Only for' the illness 01 Mrs, Wallis' father, the late Mr, ,Jenkins, but as soon as they were masse aware Of that they hurried straight been, FADELESS INDIGO SERGES are in the Spotlight of Popularity for men's and women's suits. They are made of the finest Australian wool, in the -hands of 'only Skilled and Competent craftsmen, They are soft and pliant—yet firm and strong. They are rich in feel and lustre—and will neither grow "shiny", with use --nor fade, They are the re- sult of years of experience in the weaver's art. Incidentally --we stuck INDIGO. SERGE in al] weights an;i prices. Hyatt like blue serge clothing, do not hesitate because your last orae faded or got shiny. Buy a Fadeless, . indigo' Serge because we are behind it with an absolute guarantee. Our ::•tock of Guaranteed In Ago Serge is one of the largest in Canada. Women's Store Pry Goods, HoueeFurnishings phone 67 Next to Royal Bank COME IN AND SEE THEM lien's Store Custom Tailoring and phone 103. lien's Furnishings Opposite Public Library. L.ondesbboro. Miss •011ie Lyon has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Arthur Kerslake of Exeter, Miss Adella Spindler of Clinton spent the week -end with Miss Edith Sampson, Mrs, Geo, Lyon is visiting in Tor- onto at the home of Mr, iR., 13. Jeffrey. - Mr. John Phillips of the 13tH eon. who has been very sick for some time is improving. lir. John Cartwright has received a car, load of corn and is selling to the farmers, Mrs. Lear, who has been very poorly for the past few• weeks, is, we are glad to sty improving. Messrs. Will and Iiarry Longman of London are visiting under the parental roof, having been. called home on account of their mother's illness. Mrs. Longman was stricken with paralysis and is not itiiproving as well as her friends would wish. Mr. Elisha Townsend of Ottawa visited with his , brother, Robert, last week. - .Mr. Dennis Roberton spent a few days at his home here. On Feeley afternoon the Red Cross Society held; their monthly meeting in the Foresters' hall and packed thirty-three boxes containing, cake, candy, shoe laces, tobacco, handker- chiefs and socks for the soldiers whose names are' on`the honor rolls of both Methodist and Presbyterian churches and are now iu either Eng- land or France. Prior to -this fifty+ pairs of socks were shipped to Mr Will )i'ingland, who is in Y.M.C.A. work hi Franco, to bo distributed and have stili on ;hand thirty-five pairs of socks, and twenty dap shirts which will be shipped in the course of a few days.' The Society was organized on Nov. 8th last and has a membership Of nfty-four ladies and fifty-three gentlemen.. All aro doing their best to help on the good work. Since tihe Society) has been organized they+ have raised three lmtndred and sixty dollars. Yarn tor knitting for the soldiers can he had at Geddes' store and Mrs, C. Ii. Miannitlg and Mrs. W. T. llrunsdoti will be glad to give shirts Id make to anyone• who will call at their homes. The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute will be held in Foresters' Ball on. Thursday af- ternoon next, whets ilfrs. Wnt.. Lyon will give an address. Tuek trsmith Township Miss 'Agnes Sterlinging ofConstar, , Sasir„ has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs, Ira johns luring the pasta Week, lIe'11lett Township miss Edith Campbell of Milverton spent the week -end at her home Ilene. A very enjoyable evening was spent on Wednesday or last week, when the members of the 0.1.0. ga- thered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Armttrong, prior to the marriage of their daughter, ;Babel, and presented her with a beautiful linen shbwer. Mr, .Archie Campbell of Toronto is spending a few weeks at his hone here. 1Hr, Charles Mc0arthey drove down from Ashfield to see that friend •of his on the 0th con, for a days or so last week. The Febriary meeting or the D.A. 1T.I.D,K, Club was held al the home of Miss Lizzie Wheatley+. 'rhe girls are still busy trying to do their "bit". 31 pair of socks, 11 shirts and 2 rolls of bandages have been completed since the last meeting. Boxes have been packed and sent to six or the boys from this vicinity containing comforts, such as skirts, socks, and other things. A dance was given by the Club in the Tem- perance ;louse, Londesboro, on the evening of February seventh, in ail of the Red Cross Fund. • Owing to heavy roads quite a number were unable to attend. However the pro- ceeds amounted to. $47,20, The Rap- son Bros. rendered eice]lent music, and everyone reported a very enjoy- able time. The rollowing is the report of S. S. No. 5 for the month of January, names in order of merit : Sr. 4t11— Lilian Cartwright, Jr. 4th — hose Gorbut, Percy C.ibbt,ngs, Wellington McCool, Arthur Weymouth. Sr. 3.rd —Rosalie Crawford, Dora \'oddeu, Jr. brO—Margatet I3rowu, Jennie Gorbut. Jr. 2nd— Evelyn Giblings, Laura Snell, Edith Gorbut, Alvin 'Cartwright. Jr. lst—Gerte Quinnoy, Charlie Weymouth, Warren Gibbings, Charlie Brown, Harry Snell, llerbert Vodden, Hugh Radford. Printer — lsrnest Brown, Norma Snell—Il. R. Cantelon, Teacher. Auburn Mr. 0, W. Patterson and his dau- ghter, who have been visiting the former's parents ]here for a month, have returned to Lethbridge, Alta, Mr. and Mrs. A. Holiday and dau- ghter spent a couple of days with friends at Auburn. Rev, 'h Conway is able to be a- bout again 'after a severe attack of grippe. Airs. Wm. Symrnington, who has telten up house in 'Poronto, has disposed of her residence ;sero to 3Ir, James Motels and is haying a sale on Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Airs. Jolla Roberton of Goderich spent a few days With fri- ends lioro. A largo number Tr ohs here attend- /cf. tie1-7d• the Baptist shunh Mission Band tea at the home of blr. George itaitbby on 1"ihJty evening. Stanleg Township Mr.1Iarry I•Iay'Ler of the Babylon Line gave the young people a pleas- ant . hop at his home on Frida}i ev- ening. All report a good time. Sorry$ to hear that Mrs, James Ester of Varna is' on the sick list. Tier many friends are hoping for her speedy recovery. Mr. Peter McGee of the Goshen Line has had a telephone installed in his Home. • Mr, Robt. RoIlvees of Bawin, Al- berta, is visiting friends cin this- neighborhood, hisneighborhood, Mr. Mellveen has been east since the Christmas season. The box social given by the Varna Orange Lodge on Friday evening last was a great success, After the program, which consisted of speech- es, solos, duetts and readings and which was much enjoyed, the boxes were auctioned oft by Mr. George It Elliott, who is a masterhand at that sort of thing. The prize given by the lodge tor the box bringing the highest puce was won by Miss Edits] Rathwell. The proceeds amounted to the snug sura of $92 and this was handed over almost intact to the Women's Patriotic Society, lir. Wil- son Elliott of Clinton assisted in the program by rendering several songs very acceptably. It was a most pleasant gathering and the Orange- men have the satisfaction of knowing that they were helping along a goad cause, After a brier but severe illness 1[r. Henry Turner of the Hayfield Line passed away on Thursday last. The late Mr. Turner was a native of Stanley, having been born in that township iirty-four years ago, but for that)31 pars he has been, a resident of the Bayfield Line, ile is surviv- ed by his wife and a family of four sons and three slaughters ; William of Lansing, Mich.; John of Wallaceburg ; George of Detroit ; Melville at home; Mrs. Bates, Trenton, ;such,, and Mrs. Furtah and Mrs. !'efts; Wallaceburg, He is also survived by his aged fa- ther who made his hone With him, He is well over the fourscore mark, and has, been confined to his bed for three years. Four sisters and four brothers also survive Wilson Turn- er, Kitchener ; Simon, John and George, Washington ; Mrs. Atwood, Arden, Man.; Mrs. Grieve, Lauder, Man.; firs. Ilanna, Milestone, Sask., and Mrs. Jas, II[Il, Londesboro,• .A The funeral• tools place on Sunday afternoon to Bayfield cemetery. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved • family. W ngham Mrs, Peter Fisher of Toronto has been visiting Mrs. P. Fisher of town. Miss M, Hood of :Jamestown, Da- kota, lies been in town as the guest •of Miss Ethel fling. Mi W. F. Vanstone and Miss Friedavisited in Toronto last 'e sok tar a few clays, Stnn;leg Township Mr. A, Dunkin, whose sale takes: place on Friday of next week, leav- es a very comfortable and well im- proved m •proved farm when he leaves Lot i.t on the .Bayfield Road. llr, Dunkin is a first class farmer, one who looked well atter the details of his business and who thus made a success of it Ide has always been fond of a good. horse and could be counted upon to beep them in $cod condition, and ht - deed, all his stock will be found to he in that condition. Mr. Dunkin has worked hard and is deserving or a rest, but he will he lonely after leaving the farm, +vbere every+ ani- mal was a friend. He has not yet fully decided where he will locate but it is feared that he may leave the county, a fact which will be regretted by a large number of the old Friends, The young people are putting 011 1. play in Baird's school house etkeei• day evening of this week, entQ®d "The Deacon." It will be exceeding- ly entertaining and everybody should see it:. The proceeds are for pa- triotic purposes, Grand Minstrel Show and Catchy Playlet Presented by the Young I,epilos Patriotic Auxiliary In Che Town Nall, Clinton, March lst. Plan open at F,lir's Book Store st is a,m., Saturday, Feb. 24th, Reserve Seats 35c Rush Seats 25c PL11MI3ING, IiEAT.IN'G, TIN- SMI'rlIING, ROOFING,. AC. REPAIRS PROMPTLY t)ONT, A NUMBER OF SECOND-HAND HEATERS IN 0001) REPAIR, BYAM & SUTTER Sanitary Plumbers, Phone L