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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News Record, 1917-12-06, Page 1Linton No. 2018 —38th Year Record CLINTON, ON'T'ARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6th, 1917 THE HOME PAPER " Back up you r `Victory Bondwith a `Victory Ballot' on Dec. 17th and thus encourage the brave boy's at the front To speed the `Victory Bullet' Unueual Yittraetive 9rtees in Vhridtmad✓gifts 1310 ASSORTMENT RINE DESIGNS GOOD VALUES QUALITIES GUARANTEED Commeu. ing Monday, until Ohnee, 3rd risoutrmasstone will by open evenings , TO. Yi. Yiellitar jeweler and Optician - - Clinton i An Appeal to the Citizens of Clinton DEAR CITIZENS,— Good entertainments will be scarce this season for several reasons,, and for .several reasons I appeal to you 'to burn a Tag on Tag Day that well admit. you to. a good big entertainment in the town hall, on Tuesday evening, December 18th. It is my pleasure to entertain all the, children and their grandmothers on this, same date in the afternoon, but at the evening entertainment a charge of twenty-five cents will be made for the purpose ofroreating a fund for three worthy objects : a donation to the Huron County Children's Aid Society, a donation for expenses of one or more proving picture shows to .the old folks down at the Hoube of Refuge and for a Local Relief Fund, The entertainment so far will consist, of Mr. James Mullins, Baritone ; Mrs. Mullins, Soprano, as ,outside talent, who are high class artists in music circles ; Mrs, Nlay Rance Ma1ICinnon, Elects - Monist, a ladies' chorus, a high class photo play and a number of comedy proving pictures, and other special features are being 'ar- ranged for. Please buy a tag from the pretty girls when they call on you Tag Day, Saturday, December 15th, and wear it until the show" is over and show your appreci ation of a good entertainment and a good cause, Your tag will ad mit you and numbered you man be the lucky person for a prize of several good things. ThankingJouin anticip atoll of your support and patronage, I am, • Yours for a good cause, ,-TOM JACKSON. • This' space is (knotted for this good cause by Mr. Sharpe 01 the Molsons Bank, and Mr. R. E, Manning of the Royal Bank, READY -TO -'WEAR I2 he Morrish OLOTWNG Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING Come Here For Best Values in Winter Suits and Overcoats THE ORFIISH CIOTHUI� CO. for Man." Motto . "A Square DealEvery Agent C. P. R. .. forh Phone 1 g Sunday or night calls, HAD HAND INJIJRED. A young man by the name of Elk- hart, who recently carne over from the other side, had his hand rather badly injured by a saw while work- ing at the Piano factory on Tuesday. NO, W'E'LL NOT., "The English-speaking people of Canada Have contributed ninety-five percent of the Victory Loan Issue," remarks a Toronto paper. "Can'we trust the five percent French-speak- ing ''Rl nit -the wars' with the spending Pf it ?" W. P. S. NOTES. Monthly business meeting of ' the Women% Patriotic Society Friday afternoon at three o'clock,. The So- ciety is pleased to announce the col- lection from the Penny Bags for the month to be $117.20, for, which they aro very grateful. At the meeting last Friday a quilt was made which will go to The Secours National or French Relief, AMONG THE CHURCHES. Sunday last was the last 'day of the missionary cainpnign in the two Methodist churches in Clinton. The ,Rev. J. W. Saunby preached in Ont. street church in the morning and in Wesley in the evening, Mr. Wm. Gib- son of London taking the alternative services A subscription was not taken at Ontario street church. on Sunday but a canvas of the congregation is be- ing made this week with most en- couraging results. The choir rendered excellent musio at both services an Sunday. At the evening service Miss E, Wittse sang a solo in fine voice, The Rev. J. E. Jones of Varna will preach in Ontario street church on Sunday, the pastor preaching anniver- sary sermons at Varna. A reception service was held at Turner's church on Sunday afternoon last when thirty-five new senior mem- bers were received into fellowship. Next Sunday a number of junior members will be received. The pastor's subjects at th? Bap- tist church on Sunday will be, morn- ing ' "The Providence of God," the third discourse on this subject. Ev- ening : "Things Worth Thinking About." The pastor preached alk inspiring sermon on Sunday evening on "The Passover," and at the conclusion of the sermon the Lorti's Supper was observed, •i, Tho pastor of Wesley congresation reminded the people that last year they had led the district, and in- deed, the conference, in 'missionary givings and also that in order to keep up to last year's record, owing to losses through removals, it would be necessary to make a considerable advance, and urged upon them to do their best. At the morning service the full choir rendered an anthem very pleasingly anis in the evening Misses Ruby Wise and Agnes Holmes and Messrs. W, Moffat and .1, 17: Doherty sang a quartette. Next Sun- day'evening the pastor will commence a series oil sermons on the ten com- mandments. '1'he text next Sunday. evening will be, "Thou shalt have no other Gods before me." On Monday night the Epworth Lea- gue was well attended. An excellent paper was given by Miss Marion Io- win and a very interesting and help- ful consecration service was held,. Next Monday evening Mrs. (Dr.) Gunn will tell the young people about the work in the Red Cross and mil- itary hospitals in England, The annual union men's neissiouary banquet oil the two Methodist con- gregations of the town was given in Wesley''hallon Fridayiday evening last. About one bandied 'ted twen- ty-five men of the two churches sat dower at Half past six to a supper prepared by the Missionary AexIliar- fes of the two churches. After sup- per Mr. R. E. Manning took the chair and introduced d t o the c om an3 the Rev, J. W. Saunby, a nrlsstoltary home on furlough from :Mean, Who gave a most interesting address on the work of the missionaries in the Sunrise Kingdom, '}Ie spoke of the confidence which is coming to be placed in the Christian hristian missionaries by those in high authority and of what that means to the spread of the gospel. Ile spoke also of the accomplishments of other denomina- tions than Methodist and how They worked together in great unity and helpfulness, thus showing en otaniple to the homeland, Mr. Saunby is en- thusiastic arced nuch 111 love with bis work and his address was listened to with great pleasure by all present. Rev, lir. Rutledge of Goderich who tests also preselit, spoke bristly and Mir. J. E. Doherty rendered a' solo during the evening, Messrs. C, 71, Holland and 0. J, Wallis ntoveth a vote of thanks to those taking part in the program and to the ladies who had provided the Supper. Resides the speakers and the pas- tors of ...the Iwo churches there were present the RIO'. J. E. 'cord, Gorier - fell ; 7'1;ev, (1, (1. Maine, Londcsboro, and FMV. 17, 0. l+'oede, jiastor of the Baptist church, Clinton. Altogether it was consfdcrett one Of the inert successful rni.sl'iouary hariquets ever held, ,• . THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat $2,10. Buckwheat $1.15.. Barley $1.10. • C, Buatstter 39et to,40o, Eggs '1118o1�c to 42c, Live flogs $16.00, TOM MARKS COMING AGAIN. Toni Marks, Canada's own comed- ian, with his clever dramatic and Vaudeville Co.,, and Ilighland Band, will appear in the town hall, Clin- ton, one night .only, Wednesday,'Dee. lath; presenting the, very hinny com- edy, "Bringing up Father," and vaudeville acts and Highlanders, 'rom Marks will appear as 'tJiggs" and Gracie Marks as "Maggie." Prices 35c and 50e, with war stamp. Seats on sale at Fair's. • CLINTON SINGER APPRECIATED. From a recent issue of the James- town, (N,D.,) Alert we quote the following relating to a Clinton young lady, daughter of Mrs. Akam. of town: "At the Sunday evening service at the Evangelical churcli Miss Tillie Akan of Clinton, Ont„ assisted in furnishing the music. Miss Akam has a high soprano voice. She sang at the church three weeks ago and her fine trained ,voice greatly de- lighted all who heard her on both occasions, Miss Akam expects to sing in oratorio work during the coming winter." ON FRIDAY EVENING. A mass meeting, especially for women but to which men will be al- so very welcome, has been arranged• by the Clinton Women's 'Chien Gov- ernment League for Friday evening in the town hall,' Miss Wiseman of Toronto and Miss Clayton of Listow- el will speak on the leading ques- tions of the- day setting forth the claims• oT the Union Government, Miss Wiseman 'has been active in the Food Conservation campaign and other progressive movements and is considered an impressive speaker and Miss Clayton is known to many Clinton people,' hiving been a form= er member of the C. 0, I, teaching' stair. Everybody welcome to this meeting. Come out and hear ques- tions in which you are vitally .inter- ested discussed. TIIE TOWN COUNCIL. Tne town council met on Monday evening with all members present. Three letters were -read from coal companies regarding the coal some time ago ordered by the council but none of them could promise to for- ward coal at present, A communi- cation was read from the Fuel Con- troller in which the following clause appeared : "Possibly an appeal by a duly authorized committee would result in those citizens of your town who are fortunate enough to have a supply of coal over and above their immediate needs on band plac- ing, at least a portion of the same at your disposal for distribution to those in actual need until the supply increases." And after considerable discussion a notion was made and harried authorizing the mayor to ap- point a committee to take this mat- ter up and see what could be done, He accordingly appointed Councillors Paisley, McEwan and Miller, with power to add to their number. This committee is empowered to provide wood or coal to citizens in immed- iate need and they may 'cut trees on streets where they aro toe num- erous, with the consent of owners of property fronting where such trees are cut, Cemetery Superintendent Hill, sent in account for $20 for.evtra help at cemetery hut ole motion of Council- lors Miller and Wlitse it was decided to make no extra payments to the Cemetery Supt. A letter of thanks was read from the Italian Red Cross for the con- tribution recently do to that in- etitution, Mr, W. Br3Nlone, chairman of the Public Library board, sent in account from Byam & Sutter for work on the fountain which was ordered paid. Bylaw No.8 fixing time and place of liomination5 and election, Was their read a first, second and third time and passed, Nominations will he held on December 81st curl elec- tion, if any, on January 7131. A report from the Medical Oflfoer There was Health was e ofPresented little to report for the year, The policy of the former M Il O. had been followed for: the most part, The removal of garbage and the general sanitation of premises throughout the town had been satisfactory. No com- plaints had been received regarding nuisances. Daring the winter and spring there had been sevetal coos of scarlet fever but by isolation an outbreak had beet) prevented' and no deaths had occurred. There had been two cases of typhoid, boor originat- ing outside of town, The health or the town as a whole had been good throughout the. year. The question of municipal coal yards carne up again for discussion, being precipitated fry a motion by Councillors Miler. curd Mel wan that In case of an election a plebisite sliot,ld he taker regarding the eetab- llsbment 01' municipal yards, The members of 001111011 lit tura s1)olte their n1ind5 on 11re ryeestiee WW1' {,ire motdon !vas lost, The tuned! adjourned )mail Dee, 150, HURON'S CASUALLY LIST, The following names of mon from Huron County have .<tippeared, in the oasetalty lists. during the past week ; Killed in action -Pte. Wesley Nfc Clfnchey, Auburn ;. Pte, eon% Mc- Donald, Wingliarn. Presumed dead—Pte. 0. J. Simon, Goderich. Died .01 wounds -Pte, W. Gordon, Wingbam ; Pte. W. L. 13e11, Goder- ich. - Ill—Pte. J. C. Harvey, Goderich, Wounded—Pte, Howard hays, Sea - forth; Pte, Frederick Coming, Blyth; Pte. Norman Norrey, Enceter. MSCIT HAVE BEEN"WORSE. Mr, Robert Walker met with an ac- cident on •'Tuesday last. which amight easily have proved to be more ser- ious than it did. While working , in the gravel pit at Stapleton a largo chunk of clay fell frons above where he was standing striking hien be- tween the shoulders. The shock was so great that he lost his bal- ance and fell several feet to where the wagon was placed and received a bad shaking up and some hurts and bruises about the face and head. ide is now improving, however, and is thankful' tint it was no. worse. - LITTLE; LOCALS. ' St. Paul•'s church Guild ,are having their annual bazaar on Tuesday, A number no, doubt will go down to Mks. E. G. • Courtice's this even- ing, and eat "scones" and drink dish o' tea" with the Y.L:P,A: An, election of officers will be held on Tuesday evening next' by L. 0. L. No. 710. Every member is request- ed to be present. The choir of Ont, St. church sent Christmas boxes to their members who are overseas. Sleigh bells were hoard in Clinton yesterday for; the first tine this season. .'Tf3E .licd'IILLANT MEETING. Mr, Thos, ltl3Millan, the Laurier candidate in South Huron, held a meeting in Clinton on Tuesday, even- ing. He was supported by Mr. J. (3. Elliott, "el,k',P, of "Middlesex. Both speakers side-stepped the great issue, speedy reinforcements for the Canadian soldiers and the; vigorous prosecution of the war. The can- didate deliberately endeavpred, as he did at the nomination, to convey the impression that even-shoultd Sir Wil- frid Leerier be returned the 100,000 men called out under the Military Service Act would be sett forward, It !would be well for those interested to keep In mind the fact that Sir Wilfrid is pledged iC he is returned to power to, "Suspend all, operations under the Act," and with Ouebeo be- hind him he could not if he would do otherwise than keep that pledge. NIr, Elliott dwelt upon the need of production and sought to leave the comforting impression that a young man who is engaged in the safe and not altogether unprofitable business of growing grain is really tate truest patriot at the present tune. Mr. D. A, Forrester occupied the chair and he apse -indulged in some speech -making. One might gather from the tread of his remarks that if Sir Wilfrid were only returned to power money for public expenditure would be forthcoming without any- thing so troublesome as taxes. None .of the speakers discussed the real issues before the electors, Ono Liberal, who went to the meeting for information, remarked afterwards : "What I heard cannoned me in the belief that Union Government is what we need at this time." A PRESENTATION. On Monday evening about fifty, members of St. James' congregation, Middleton, came into town and liter- ally tea possession ossession of the home of Rev. IV, B. and Mrs, Moulton, who just recently stetted housekeeping on Orange street. They were heartily, greeted by their rector and h's bride and •ma•tle to feel at home and when all had gath- ered eyed an address was read and !d M r. Moulton was presented with n well- filled purse. ..fterwards the even- ing was very happily spent in games, innsie and social chat and the enjoy- ment of a dainty lunch, With which had come ro creel, Fol- lowing the ladies h, e C a p P lowing is the address : "Dear illi. and Mrs, Moulton We, the members of St. •James' church, Middleton, have assembled here this eveniuk for the.purpose of extending a hearty welcome to Mrs. Moulton and, expressing our good wishes for all happiness in the future, Since wishes are only,wishes, at tate best, and are better when expressed recognizable form, the take great pleasure in presenting you With this little gift, in nilpreciatimt of your ,past services, Mr, Moulton, and to anticipation of the future, the (pol- ity off whdeh will no doubt be doubl- ed since the arrival of a superior half, We all know that "Tis love Which makes the world go round,' and the rejoice with you that your have -found than tvdiial) will set .your world spin- ning. 'Map your. lays be ns deep as the ocean, your. sorlOWO as light as its foam'," , . Signed on behalf ofa St. James Witch, NTdddlet_ fl,-0t.y• Hiekt, . E. Il, 1'1150, Lv1"1'Lll) LOCALS' Fir, Barry I+'iteelmons was dolvn town for the first' time Ishree 'ills illness en Tuesday afternoon, Mn. James Walitin'.Itaw, one of Clinton's most. highly esteemed efts isms, passed another milestone yes- terd'ay, LOST SOLDIER HUSBAND, The following item is copied 'a recent issue of the Moose (Sask.) Times "Word` was received by Mrs. L, E, Carte, .1,219 Algoma Ave., that her husband, Sergeant L, ill, Carter, was killed in action on Nov. 140. Belpre enlisting he was manager of the British North America Bank, Salt- coats. He enlisted with the 1281,h battalion but was transferred on ar- riving in France, Mrs, Carter was formerly Miss Pearl O'Neil of this city." .Nlrs, Carter Is the eldest daughter of MC, and Mrs, Frank O'Neil of Moose Jaw, formerly of Clinton, and was very well known here. The friends of the family in Clinton and vicinity sympathise with them in their ber- eavement. 'WHISKEY IN COLD STORAGE. For th•+ information of persons in• terestel wo are asked; to announce on the authority of the Huron County Temperance Association that the ,twelve barrels of liquor seized over a year ago in a ]rouse in Seaforth, is still in the cold storage plant of Inspector Torrance in'Clinten, There have .been rumors around that ,the Heiner was returned to Seaforth but this is not correct, "The case has been appealed to several courts but the judges have held that there was no aPPeal from the police magis- trate's decision and the appeals were in eaoh case dismissed with costs. As a last resource the defendant has, through the solicitors, asked the IIon, 0. J. Doherty, Minister of Jus- tice at Ottawa, to Beal with the case, but as yet' the minister has not given his decision. 1rOM Jaw, Bonfield Dr, Woods, who has been app..inted postmaster at Bayfield, took over his duties this week, 'rhe office will be in Mr, H. Drehmann's shop for a few months, until the Dr. has an office' erected. A. most enthusiastic meeting was held in the town hall on Monday ev- ening of this week in the interests of the Union candidate, 3. .l. ltler- ner, when the hall was 311100d, 0, Greenslade• acted. as chairman. 1Ir. Merner was assisted by lir, tree, Is, Spotton of Winghnm, A bazaar and social evening will be held in the %town hall on Tuesday evening, Dec. 11th, under, the auspices of the Ladies' Guild of Trinity ch'reh, The evening will be spent in games and music. During the ev- ening a lunch will be served, Mr. -and Mrs. J', Barton of Gocter- icch spent Sunday with the latter's parents, 11r. and Mrs. J. Falconer. Mrs. John Tippet left on Saturday last for Detroit to visit her daugh- ter, Mrs, Percy Dimont. Mrs, J. Falconer returned home Sunday after spending a fortnight with her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Green, of Colborne. • Reeve A. E. Erwin is attending the county. council this week at Godetioh. Rev, W. E. Darling is holding spec- ial services this week in the Method- ist church, Kippen Rev, W. J. Gook, missionary from India home on furlough„ addressed the W. M. Society of St,. Andrew's church on Monday afternoon, His address c •es was most educative and in- spiring. spiring, He certainly is very much alive to the work be has in hated and to the needs of that most inter- esting country. Rev. Mr. /Brines of Benmilier oc- thodist t pulpit in the Methodist ca icd the nn n church here on Sunday afternoon, the pastor, Rev. J. 1. Jones, supplying in Dungannon, Politics is the order of the day here. Large munbers went to }len- sail Tuesday evening to the union meeting in the interests m Governmentg At it Again, " Uncle Tom. " Although ''Uncle Tom" Jackson has a good many things to attend to he never allows himself to become so absorbed in husinoss or anything else that ho hasn't time to` think of the kids. All the kids know "Uncle 'Com" and it goes without saying that they like him, too. Well, just now he is hard at work getting up' a free show and concert for them to be given in the town ball on the afternoon, and evening of Dec, 18111. A jolly concert is just what we'll need to "limber us ,up after the el- ection and put us in a good humour for Christmas so we predicator this one a huge success. Auburn Anniversary services will be held in the Baptist church on Dec. 18th, a week from Sunday. ']'here will be two services, at half past two and seven o'clock. The new pastor, the, Rev, E. 0. Fordo, will conduct both services. The officials are asking far a special offering this year so tlia,t an entertainment will not need to be held and they look for a hearty re- sponse from the congregation. The Auburn Red Cross Circle ship- ped last month four bales containing 86 day shirts, 78 pair socks, 1112 trench caps, 29 kit bags and 11 pair mitt% Halmesville The Patriotic Society 'la'st week held a meeting at the Moine of Mrs.. 1 Oscar Tehhutt. It proved to be a (success, about thirty-seven being present, An .lateresting program of Imusic, etc,, was presented as the ladies all sat diligently knitting and afterwards a fifteen cent luncheon was provided by the hostess, the Proceeds amounting to about $1,25. This was of course added to the toads of the Society. The ladies are look - 1 ing forward to having a very sue- s cessful concert in the Metliodist church on Friday evening of this week, as they are preparing for a first class program. London Road Mr. and Mrs, J. '1'. 1IclCnight cel- ebrated the fifteenth anniversary of their marriage on Monday last life entertaining a number of their friends, The friends and neighbors extend congratulations and trust that they may yet see their fiftieth anniversary together, Messrs, Fred and lirilhur Nott and Will and George Falconer visited the' Stock Show at Guelph yesterday.. The Epworth, League had their el- ection of officers on Tuesday evening as follows President, J.. T. McKnight. lotVice Mrs, Liverish re. o 2nd Vice, Mrs:' Shipley, 301 Vico, Mrs, L. Stephenson. 4111 Vice, Mrs, Falconer. Secretary, Mrs, Layton. Treasurer, -Mrs, MoKnight. Brucefleld. Mrs. T. II, Rathwell and Mrs. Margaret Burgess of Toronto spent a few days at the home of Mrs, W. 11, Iattcnbury. . 1 of the candidate, Mr, J. J. Mother. I Mr, Strang, inspector of missions Mr,, 'rhosRichardson, who lets for southern Saskatchewan, spoke at been confined to the house for about some length on his work in the three weeks whir a severe attack of western province on Sundays evening sciatica and rheumatism, is, the are in the Presbyterian church, pleased to state, recovering, The Kelly circle held a very sac. 1\70. Wilfrid Meths was in London cessfpl bazaar and sale of work in last week undergoing medical exam- ' the basement of the church on Thura- 111011on for military service. dap of last week. Some of our fanners had the mss- NIr, Cecil Simpson has returned fortune to have a number of their home Prom the northern county. turnips frozen, enough to make then) The committee of the Red Cross unfit for shipment, shipped this month 156 pairs of Mx. ;;mite and wife, recently of socks, 27 suits pyjamas, 49 trench Zurich, have proved into Mrs: (tor- caps, 10 pillow cases and 7 pillets. don's !rouse at the rash end of the The .Presbyterian church or this village, Mr. Smith Is engaged to village has extended a call to the Kyle. v M cin hof Thos. e rtev, i. 11I tus Nairn. work for 1 n art n w Y Mr, DetVeiler, whorecently y it iVCraarYaerVlCe3 will be ]rd fn purchased Mr. D. TCettlei;ori's farm, the. Presbyterian cisurch on Stiiulay has been having it well drained which next and on Monday evening a leer 9111 improve it very much. Mr. tyre will be given by the Rev, Mt. Richard 'Taylor of '14,okersmfth is (trchin1 of London, wo Win also be doing the tvorit, tiro preacher or) ,Sunday, in his lea- Royal eaxtoyal itteelymont, who has tutee ou Monday, evening Mfr. Gra- beet wo'kfttg Mrs. David Workman's ham will tell something of his exper- farm, lies returned imine. WITS. Work- ( 1014005 0t .the front with the 1.85111 malt has m0v0d 10 nensall. 1 battalion, -