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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-04-05, Page 8q rk , l.:;lj(R'u �, I iilllillll! ltt� 01, 1917 Ford. Touring Car_. $495.00 F. 0. B. FORD, ONT. You pay less for this car but it gives you more enjoyment, more mileitge, and Iongor service than those which cost more. • The Touring Oar gives the utmost in- automobile value, pride of ownership, and eoonamy. Buy a Ford this year and save money --when saving is a national duty ert Langford DEALER CLINTON PHONE 183 111 An Ounce of Prevention is Better Than a Pound of Cure. Protect yourself from the spri,lg rains and avoid the risk. of a bad cold or• a dose of pneumonia by in- vesting a few.dtillars in one of our new Raincoats.. We are •shovk hog an exceedingly large • range at from $3.50 to $15.00 Special for. Horse Show Day -lien's and Women's Raincoats at Also some very"special values in Ladies' Spring Coats, Men's and Boys' Clothing, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes. Don't fail to see our special made -to -measure, pure Indigo blue serge suit at $25.00 4.95 111M•911/1�e Smalllum.steel Bros.:u::ess PHONE 25. AGENTS -SEMI -READY CLOTHING, NEW IDEA PATTERNS L °o �v ew. BOOKS! Clinton News -Records Fragments from France The war reduced to grim and grue- some absurdity' the fun of the war by one who has been through it, and. chows what he bee seen, and heard, and felt -and laughed :tot. BINDLE 25,000 copies sold in a few months, Some of the )words said about it •are, "Bindle will twist a senile Grout the wryest mouth," "it Tnalces ns gurgle quietly and con- tinuously." A delicions'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 med- ical men, Tile W. D. Fair Co. Often the Cheapest Always the. Best Be Good to Your Feet Foot Comfort Means. Mind Comfort Dr. A. Reed Cushion Shoes Means Foot Comfort There are many makes of shoes that are Stylish and Durable, though few indeed are also Comfortable. - Dr. A. Reed Cushion., Shoes are made for comfort, in all styles and leathers, and have many individual• features that are exclusively their own. making them vastly different from any other make of shoes. Without a doubt they are THE EASIEST SHOE ON EARTH ! to he had only at FRED. JACKSON'S THE GOOD SHOE STORE ( maim m i mi nuau -...: s si li it. Mr, A. T, Cooper has been in Tor- onto this week, Mr. G, L. Saville has Leen visiting Londesboro friends during the past week. Miss 'L,ctta Bowden retained Satur- day from a visit in Leaden and -Watford. - Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robb are spend- ing the Eastertide with their son at Clifford. Miss Emma Levis returned home this week, having spent the past month in Toronto. • Hiss lie:tn. lli:;bs left Tuesday -to spend the Eastertide with friends in Toronto. - Miss Lois Holmes left Saturday for Toronto to tape a position in a munition factory, - Mr, and Mrs. 1). G. McLaughlin left Tuesday for their home in Aber- deen,North Dakota. Mrs. McTaggart of 131;rth has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Thompson of Albert street, this week, Mrs. J. B. Lindsay is spending the Easter vacation with her daughter, Mrs, W. S. Elliott of Toronto. Miss Irate Parke of Bayfield left from, Clinton station on Tuesday morning for a visit in Buffalo. itir. John Eellyar of Bowmanville cane up Tuesday, remaining for the funeral of his niece yesterday.' Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid C. Farquhar at- tended the Johnston -Farquhar wed- ding in Goderich on Saturday last, Mrs. George Turner of Tuckersmith has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Tipladyl of town, during the past week. Mrs. Cartwright and little Miss Jan- et Jaques of Wingham visited last week with the, former's sister, Mrs. J. 0, West. Mrs. Wm. Flukcr is this week visit- ing her daughter, Mrs. R. J. Cam- eron of Lucknow, and with friends in Kincardine. Miss Minnie Gilchrist is in Ayr this week, having been called thither by the illness and subsequent death of her sister, Mrs. Neal. Mrs, George Farquhar was in Gocl- erich last week attending the mar- riage or her On, Mr. Chester Far- quhar, to Miss Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johnston and Mrs. J. Johnston and Miss Isabel attended the Gibson -Johnston wed- ding in East Wawanosh- recently. Mr. and Mrs. John Woon of the Bayfield Road attended the mar- riage of the lady's brother, Mr. C. C. Farquhar, in Goderich last week. Mrs. Challenger of Goderich was the week -end guest of Mrs. `Dean of town. Mrs. Challenger's old friends were glad to welcome' her to their midst again, Lieut, H. Ray Cantelon left on Mon- day for Lake Edward, l'.Q„ where he will undergo medical treatment. He had spent a week or so at his home in town: Dr. and Mrs. W. J. R. Fowler and Mr. Percy Izzard returned to Tor- onto on Monday, leaving come up to attend the funeral of the lite Joseph Izzard, Miss Emma. Stephenson returned last week from Port Arthur; owing to the illness of_ her mother, and will probably remain at home until af- ter the' summer. vacation. 511'. M. C. Graham, Mrs, Graham and little daughter, arrived last week from Rosthcrn, Sask., and are the gttests of the former''s parents, bit. and Mrs. Reuben Graham. They will probably remain some months. 'Miss- Grace Walker, who has been teaching in Tuckersmith for the past three years, has accepted the Entrance class work in the Brus- sels Public sehool and will coin mouse iter, now- duties after the Eas- ter vacation. A Beautiful Art Square lends a charm to;the room. 1t has other ad vantages al- so, being easy to clean, easy to remove. We have nit present an excellent show- ing of fine rugs including Brussels, AxMID cters Wil - tons, etc., that w eb Lav e priced at attractive prices. We would he tnostpleased to show them to you.; JAS. - DUNFORD Undertaker and Funeral Director.' 28 Phone 28 tomiseilistrusia 1 Men's r Are a Special Feature of Our DRESS GOODS STOCK we HAVE THEM is BLACK AND INDIGO in WORSTED SERGE CHEVIOT VICUNA FASHIONABLE NEW FABRICS FIbRIESTLYS' Dress Goods are famous for their A wide range of fashionable shades, their fast colours and splendid wearing qualities, Made of the finest grades of silk and Wool. We are showing a ,most attractive,asaortlnent of the new Spring, Priestley fabrics. Yon must see them . to realize how delightfully they combine beauty with long -wearing utility. Tin �ti(i ill In this, year of world-wide scarcity of woolens and dress goods, we are showing a remarkably fine display of the world-wide 9P� ' DII,,S- 4OD3 4(( Whether your fancy runs to Blacks or Blues or Colors, Wool or, Silk and Wool Material in heavy or light weight, you can satisfy your taste. And remember when you buy PRunsmevs' Dress Goods you are obtaining goods that have won the approval of the women of all nations. 4( Among the newest cloths are Salisbury Serge, Mohair Serge, wool San Toy, etc. Looks for the nem. on the selvedge. See Our New Spring Coats and Coatings Our Stock of Guaranteed Indigo Serge is one of the Largest in Canada. Women's Store Dry Goods, TloueeFurnishings phone 67 Next to Royal. Bank Mrs. W. W. Collyer and two ttiiugh-. tern leave today to join lllr. 'Chole yor int Hamilton where they will make their home. For the summer they intend residing at B•rrlington. Mrs. Collyer remained behind . her husband in order to' care for her mother., the late Mrs. Gardner, Pte, H. 5. Chapman of the 216th overseas battalion, "The Bantams" was a visitor in. town over the week -cud, This WAS Mr, Chapman.'s last leave as the battalion. IS warned for overseas and may go almost lmmed;tttily, Ile is loo'.tireg Well, as if soldiering agreed with hint, lien's Store Custom Tailoring and pb one 103. Men's Furnishings Opposite Public Library Londesboro. i Goderich Township Holmesville Mrs. John Brigham of Blyth is A sitecial Easter serbicc will be visiting at the home of NIr. Thomas held in St. James' church, Middle - Miller. - I ton, on Sunday evening at seven o' - The Londesboro sawmill started I clock. The preacher will be Rev. E. the season's out on Wednesday of this 1 L. Williams of Lakewood, Ohio, On week. ) the evening of Good Friday Rev. Mr. The Presbyterians are having a naw Moulton will give his illustrated lee - organ installed in the church, ture, "From the Garden to the Tomb." Next .Sunday morning the services School report of S. S. No. 10 for in the Methodist church will he ifi S the month of March, names in order charge of the Sunday school. of merit. Fourth and third classes were examined in geography and com- position, the others on general pro- ficiency :-Sr. 4th -Edward .Hutchings 62 percent. Jr. 4th -Viola Hutch- ings 63, Sr. Ord Stewart Middleton 58. Mid. and -Shirley Beacom, Jr. 2nd -Charles Groves, Randle Cole, George Groves, Willie I3otohings, Lewis Ellwood. • 1st class -Marion Middleton, Joan Groves. Primer - Reta Beacom, Edith Middleton, Mur- iel Rathwell, Dorothy. Rathwell. Number on roll 24. Average atten- dance 12. -Mary R. Culvert, Teacher. The Young Ladies' Patriotic Socie- ty will meet next Wednesday after- noon at the home of Mrs. (1, 13, Middleton. Mr. and Mrs, lien Lytan have re- turned to their home in the west af- ter visiting friends around here for tho past two or three months, Miss Bertha Brogden of London is home this week, attending the funer- al of iter brother, the late )1. B. Brogden. • The funeral took place on Wednes- day afternoon to Londesboro ceme- tery of Alvin Benson Brogden, who died in 'Toronto on. Friday last. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Brogden, and was a na- tive of Londeo`boro, being b,orn; here Aug. 10th. 18.78. He graduated from Clinton Collegiate and went to. Tor- onto in 1835. There he spent some years in a drug store and at the College of Piiarmacy, graduating and obtaining his degree of Phm.13., in 1901. In 1002 he went to California and was for thirteen years employed with the Owl Drug Co. at Oakland and San Francisco. 1-Wwas assistant manager of one of their large stores at Oakland at the time of the earth- quake. Owing to ill -health Mr. Brog- den came home in January of 1918 and remained until September when hewent to 'Toronto and took a pos- ition with the Liggett Drug Co. and later with a 'firm on Lansdowne av- enue. On Monday last he - contract- ed blood poisoning and on Wednesday was removedto the hospital, where everything possible was done for him bat owing to• his system being in a weakened state he was ' unable to throw pa the poison and on Fri lay at two p.m, he passed 'away. Owing to the fact that his condition was not consideredt so serious his- parents were not notified until Friday morn- ing, when his ' father immediately started for Toronto, but '.the end carne before he reached his son's bed- side. Besides his parents he is surviv- ed by a brother, Will, Winnipeg, and three sisters: Mrs. D. Moody, Blyth Mrs. W. H. Liyon, Londesboro,' and Miss B5artha,Loudbn, t Ail 'were, present at the funeral on Wednesday. The services at the house and graveside were conducted by Rev, 0. 0, Keine and Rev, .I. .Abery. Tire pallbearers were t T. Miller, F. Johnston, W. '1'. tirrtnsdon, F. Adams, 0. Manning and 0. Watson. Mr, and Mrs, Ilrogdonand family wish to thank t b er f r friends and neighbors for the kindness, and sympathy show!) thein in the tad hour, of their • be- reavenent, Constance Mr. Geo, Coats of New Vork City is visiting his sister, Mrs, Wm. Clarke, and his father, Mr. Robert Coats, who at time of- writing is in a very low state. Miss Stella Clarke is vi€iti •g at the home of Mrs. Robert Duyl7uont of Kippen for a fete days. Messrs,• Ball & Co. have purchased a car and trailer feu use hs their business and will no doubt ma' s it boom during the coming season, The Women's • Missionary Society Mond having v0, rubber social during Easter week, Old rubbers or rubber Will be the admission let. In case none is avalarle a sinner admission fee will be charged. Miss Nellie Medd of Wiuoheslea will he one of the speakers. Suntnterhill The following is the report of S.S. No, 12, Goderich and 'Mullet{ for the Easter exams, showing the classes in which the pupils will appear after the holidays : Sr. 4.0 -Gordon Bali 70,1, Bessie Lindsay 74.8, Hilda Forbes 74.7, Mary Wright 70.7, Jean Farquhar 67.2, Nellie Beacom 60,2. Jr. 3rd -Eddie Johnston 60.0, Mabel Wright 57.0; Norman Wright 61.7, Robert Johnston 08.9, Walter Forbes 60. Pt, 2nd -'Ray Mason, Russell Jer- vis, Eiva Smith. lst -viola Johnston, Clarence Ball, Violet Watkin, Hest spellers for the month aro i 4th-4lltary Wright. ' Ord --Mabel Wright, P1. and -Ray Mason. 1st -Viola Jchnatolt, 13, Holland, Teacher. The school house at tiolmesville was taxedto.its ututrst capacity on Wed- nesday,on the occasion of a concert given by the teacher and scholars of S, S. No. 3,CioderichTownship in the interests of the W. P. Society. Inter- esting addresses were also given by Rev. 4V. B. Moulton, N. W. Tr e%earthn Rev. A. Sinclair end A. J. Courtice, but special credirrmust be given the �a 'tsainin teacher, Mrs. Garrison, fur the g of the scholars and the success of the entertainment. The proceeds and do- nations amounted toabont$100, Miss D. A, Holmes spent tho week- end with Goderich friends._ Mr. Frank Macdonald and family moved into the village recently. Tho many' friends of Miss Lizzie Ford will be glad to hear that she is recovering nicely from her recent illness, Mr,' Fred Mulholland arrived from Chicago on Monday and has been -vis- iting his parents in the village. Mrs. Eldrid Yeo and Baby Frank visited in Goderich last week, The meeting of the Gleaners' at • the home of Mrs. W. Pickard on. Fri- day evening was very well attended. The folloiving item copied from a recent issue of the Detroit Times has reference to an old Holmesville boy, son of Mrs. Iloidsworth, Old fri- ends will be glad 'to know that he is making good in the big outside world "J. 7l• Holdsworth, Dean of the University of Pittsburgh, a national- ly known educator, author and lect- urer, will address the Detroit Asso- ciation of Credit Men on 'Business After the War' at the monthly din- ner on -March 27th. Bean Holdswor- tit is a lecturer of national reputa- tion and is the author of several books on economic subjects.. He is a very cultured gentleman and an elo- quent orator and the subject will be of special interest to business men at this time." • The unveiling of the' new chancel window of St. John's church will take place on Sunday afternoon, Eas- ter Dap, at three o'clock. Rev. A. L, G. Clarke, rector of St. George's church, Goderich, will be the special preacher, while Rev. Rural Dean Rob- inson of Clinton will perform the dedication. Itev. 11. L. Williams of Lakewood, Ohio, and the incumbent, 1Eov. W. R. Moulton, will also be present and assist, Tire Laster 'ves- try meeting will be held on Tuesday evening. A few in this vicinity are making Maple syrup and report a tine run, Ploughing has commenced and the farmers are malting an early effort towards greater production, Rev, A, Siuclair's address in the Methodist church on Sunday evening was on "the subject ; "Why Britain Continues the War to a t•inisll." It was enlightening and instruetive and, in the light of, current events, very interesting. JOINED P. 0. STAFF. (Dufferin Post, Orangeville) "The Assistant Postmaster has re-- signed and enlisted for overseas ser- vice, following the lead of Postmaster - General Blondiu. Miss Carrie Steep is a new member of the still, NOTICE : DR. GANDJER wishes to announce that be is moving his office frorn the - old location on Ontario Street to the property on Victoria Stt eet, two doore south of the liattenhnry House, form- erly known as the "Whitehead place,'' He will be in his new office nn Wednes- day. March 23t.h, OFFICE HOURS- 1,SOto3.80 p,m. 7.30 to 9.00 p.m. Sundays 12.30 to 1,30 p.m, Oilier hours by appointment. only SPECIAL EASTEW TEA A Ten 1)eatTea will he served by the Y. L. P. A. at the home of Mrs. W T. O'Neil on aid/ a Cl an e s d a g after- noon, ftor-•noon, April 1lth, from 3 o'clock to 7. DO NOT MISS IT Easter as'' lards NOW ON SALE. Lilies, s'i oses, Spireas, Etc. A fine assortment of Easter Cut Flowers. Roses, Carnations, Tulips, Daffodils and Violets Let us supply your Easter Floral needs, Cuninghanle� FLORIST. 4 PLUMBING, HEATING, TIN- "SM.ITIIING, ROOFING, ecO, REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE. A NUMBER OF' SECOND-HAND HEATERS IN 000D REPAIR. BYAIVI & SUTTER . Sanitary I'tuiubers, Phone 7a