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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1887-04-01, Page 8CLINTON NEW TRA, • FRIDAY, APRIL, 587. I4QQ41+ NOTICES. For cheap Van's, VaiiSea, dc., go to J.. T W1TCHELL'S, Clinton. Good Pant Maker wanted at once. Apply •% t o M. FISCHER, Clinton. - If you want a Single S tJof YITCKE.hL Sit - Ver Mounted, for $13, go to DIS. G.A. CLARKE, of Toronto, will be at ,the .RattenburlJ House; Wednesday and Thurs- day, r' at all old andr 1 6 prepared chronic and lingering -Consultation free. fRi CHRIS. DICKSON, of Clinton, has been appointed Sole Agent for the JUBILEE • NOTE PAPER and ENVELOPES, which are now for sale at las bookstore. Be has also been appointed [sole agent for Her Majesty's. Jubilee Medals. NOTICE.—ROBERTSON'S Great Cash Store is literally jumed with New Spring Goods, from. the cellar to the garret, all of which were bought at the lowest market figure, and will be sold as they were purchased : Cheap!' Cheap !! Cheap !!/Announcement of show -room opening next week. Call early and secure the cream of - the stock. Bear in rand that Robertsons Great t'ash Store is the spot to buy Goocl Dry Goods • Cheap. I)iSLoo4TEp.—Ora Frida sevening Ilia while the wife of Mr. Jae. Hopkinson, of 1iullett, was driving home from town,she accidpntaily upset the. cutter, and. falling out, en the roadride-bad.thv. t isfertune, to dieloetlte li@r shoulder and fracture her collar bone. CATTLE.—Mr Morgan, the well•kuowu cattle dealer, of Whitby,' was here this week, and purchased seven bead from J, Cornish, one from T. Hardy, one from A. Couch, five from W. Robinson, and forty from James Fair. A.11 are prime cattle, to be delivered in May. PAY UP. We want money. We want it badly. 'It takes a lot pf money to ipeet the current expenses Of 'a newspaper, because paper bilis; wages, &c., must be paid in cash. We want parties4ho "are : indebted, - to "COI in and square up at otice.,a,There are a iett.of unpaid subscriptions on our list "and they must he paid without•dcluy. {`'ri,.'o'jllii Zapse0.' REDUCED FARES.—TheGrand Railway, will issue tickets on the 7th, 8th and 9th, good to return on the 12th, to all points,at *'a a fare and one-third. • HORSE NoTEs.•-Mr.ttilbert Mair, of Hullett, recently brought a sucking colt, for which he paid the stn 04100. 1'1r. Ben Switzer, of Goderich to ship; the other day sold a pair of colts .t Mr. Sharp __.-- Seaforth,.for $350 _a_hig._pr ;_l eb.9ught of Mr. Geq.Steep a young mare at $160.— Messrs.• Tiplad'y have a fine filly from , Garnet. A BOOM IN MILK: --The milk business , is evidently booming in town just now,for Mr. Weir is running two rigs, Mr. Tyn- dall one, Mr. Os. Youpg has entered the lists a dealer, and Mr. ,Towers is also' in M field, besides ,the numerous persons who supply their neighbors with the lact- eal beverage. Ia there a possibility of too much tfbmpetition7 .. s. BusrNESs CHANGE.—Mr. W.Robertson, for several years in the employ of Mr. Racey, has•,purchased the Confecl.ionery and Refreshment business of Mrs. Broder- ick. He has lived here all his life, is s NOT USUAL,-- Mr ` Paisley, Scott Act Inspector for the West Riding, and prior to that for eleven years chief constable of this town, can make a boast that very few constables in the mgvince ean, which is that he has won every case he laid infor- mation iu during his official career. If as good a record can be shown by anyone else, bring it out. SCOTT ACT NOTES.—Inside of the past three weeirs over $400 have been paid in We now want to talk about our won - Scott Act finesin the county, the -latest contributors to the fund being Messrs. Oke of Exeter, Moore and Spooner, Clinton,— Mr Paisley has bad six convictions since entering g his duties as Inspector, three �O OLTENCmonths ago, in five of which the parties •'��1 �3 plead guilty, He is discharging his du- ties in.a way that is encouraging, at least to the supporters of the act. For the approaching season's trade, and HOUSES WANTED.—We have repeated- to all those wile are thinking about ly Called attention- to the scarcity of Iordering a Spring Suit, we want especial - houses in town, and urged the erection o. 1 to attract their .notice. We claim to such by persons having means or vacant y property. The town at present tans great need of more houses. Webave been ask- ed by differeet people to try., and secure a house for them, but at prcg'eT t ft -is liiYpok' sible. People who would .like to move here ars deterred from so doing, because houses cannot be had. It is a good sign for the town, that houses are so scarce,but tale scarcity should not be allowed toexist. ON ' S ,PRING ci&riii4 -••••••. knows; man, • 'acid will trade•i '.this line. •" PRO 4''1,Y CHANGES.—Mr. W -I oung, baker, has bought of Mr 11. Hunt, two houses on,Princess St, Next to the Skating Rink. Mr. Hunt has bought the house on Mill Street, at present occupied by Mr John Mennel, of Mr. S.Peunybaker. Mr Henry Plumsteel has bought the house and two acres of land on the Loudon road, beTnging to the estate 'of the late John Stephenson. Mr. W. J. Paisley has sold his 'Louse and rot on Mary Street, to My. Sanders, of Howick,who purposes moving here ; Mr. Paisley retains possession of it until the end of the year. Mr. J. Leslie has sold his farm of 75 acres, en the 3rd con., of Goderich township, to Mr. W. Hicks, for the sura of $4,000: ' STILL THEY COME —The. Hilis•Green correspondent of the Expositor says :—Mr Chas Troyer, our 'genial storekeeper. has sold his store, 'house and lot to lair Win. Consit, for the handsome 'sum of $2,500. Mr. Troyer is retiring from business and 1ntends,to inside in Clinton, «here two of .his sons have procured situations as clerks in the dry goods business. The best wishes of the whole community go with -Mr. Troyer and his family to their new tome: Mr. Troyer will be greatly missed and he will always receive a hearty wel- come whenever he sees fit to visit our village again. BaITioE INSPECTOR. — Mr. Ainsley,. county bridge inspector, was in town last week, looking at the Bayfield river bridge to see what damage the ice and water had done to it. He found _that. -one -sof -til: supports was moved from its place, and gave instructions to have it repaired and strengthened, so that•it would be Secure until such time as it will be replaced by an iron superstrtfcture,which will be some time in June. He stated that quite a dumber of bridges in different sections of the county would need extensive repairs before the spring freshets were over. PITT IN A. New SAFE.—Mr. Rob. W. Coats put in new safe last week. It is a combination one, of Taylor's manufac- ture; Toronto, weighs nearly two tons, with all'the latest .improvements, and is a highly finished piece of workmanship. �Mr. Coats say's he does not intend to keep ' money init,butprobably this isonly a,little b ruse of Ilia lest our cupidity might be tempted to test the safe's resistance. While bringinghis old one from the back of the store to the front, it got the better of those moving it, -and came part of the way down a short stairway itself, dropping on the floor witjt .u• force that sho6i the bricks in the whole block. • A FORTUNE AT ONE STROBE,—Mr. Warren is a freight' bonductor on the London, Huron & llruce, and one of the hardest workers on theroad. Lilco a good many other mortals, he has never hitherto been able to accumulate much of this world's goods, but fickle •fortune has at last smiled Upon, and he is the possessor now of a moderate fortune,received at one stroke, He bas been occasionally invest- ing a spare dollar in the Louisana State Lottery, but was not fortunate enough to make a lueky-atroke until the other day, when a ticket he held drew one-tenth of the first capital prize of$150,000,,which,of course, -amounted to $15,000, and another ticket drew a tenth of a $300 prize,tnaking in all $15,030. The money, we believe, has been forwarded to him., costing him only th o express charges on it, something in the neighborhood of $ICO, Mr. War- , ren takes his stroke of fortune quite coolly and says he has no intention of allowing it to turn hie head or cause him to relin- quish manual lAbor, 'steady, industrious youbg rfectly reliable and trustworthy., no doubts receive a fair share of derful stock of ' ADDITIONAL HONORS,, — Tho firm of Messra W. Doherty & Co, of this town, appear to be one of the most highly hon- ored in the province, having received me- dals and diplomas almost without stint, and in addition thereto they have been awarded a medal and diploma for their magnificent exhibit of organs at the late Colonial exhibition. This is the highest -possible award for r an — t AY_Doher- ty has also been admitte' an = onorary Fellow of the Society 9f Science, Londou, England, entitling him to the affix of F,S'S.,which means -Fellow of the Society of Science, Literature and Arts. When it is known that this is only then second hon- orary appointment by the Society of Sci- ence that has been made in. Canada (Mr. Torrington, of Toronto, being honored last year) it is something to be proud of. - have one of the largest and finest selec- tions in the west, and apart fi oro this, we most emphatically. sayA that we are Effering� filo owesi graces Tor •reliable ,goods. AN° I31MENsE ASSORTMENT IN Fancy Worsteds Balers.—Mr Enos Hull has rented 20 acres belonging to Mrs. Hitch, on the 2nd ,concession •af Hullett, near the property of M -r Trete: tiations are Commercial lished a good business, and made many friends during his residence here, who ,will regret his prospective removal. Mr. Corbett has retired.from the management of the Stock Exchange, which will bere- after be conducted by the operator, Mr. Smith. Master Will McTaggart, who has been on the sick list for some time, bas recovered, and expects to be out as soon as the weather gets warmer. It ii rumor- ed that in less than a callendar month a certain young roan belonging to town will wed a young lady of Goderich, and then proceed to Kansas to reside. The other day,, while Mn Geo. Swallow was about twelve feet from the floor, in irwin's ele- vator, fixing some shafting, he missed bis footing and feel; the result was a severely strained arm, that laid him up for several days. Messrs. R. Wilson, of Brussels, Armstrong, of Brantford, and Brydges, of', Teterboro, are the latest additions to t th--e- staff' o:f the Orgau Factory. Mr Henry. Pals er�ixaUeon,suf`� th inflamma- tion of the lungs. Mr. McCullagh, Ayr, has'taken a situation in the Fanning, Mill Factory of McMurchie & Co. On, Alon- day Messrs E, McLaughlin and L On, of the base line, --left for Dakota, and on Tuesday Messrs: C and J. Hamilton, of Whitechurch, took tickets here for Wheatland, Dak.; they found that they could save money by buying their tickets in Clinton. Mrs. Block, of Colborne, thinks of moving to Clintea•;•she• could not move to a better .,place. MMr.tSalt, who has been laid up with inflammation of the lungs, is getting around again. Messrs. Snell & Sons recently sold.a young bull to Mr R Medd, of West `Wawanosh, ,for the' sum of $150. A special train of 18 cars of barley, left Irwin's elevator, last -Friday, for American markets. Mr Will Ypung, and bride, (youngest son of Mr 11- Yo'ung) are spending their honeymoon here.. _Messrs McTaggart and MoMurchie, with their wives, are attending the marri- age of a neice in Blanford, Oxford Co.— It is stated that Mr W. H. Simpson has about closed negotiations for the purchase of the book end stationery business of tlee Rev. J. P. Rice, St. Marys. Mr. Will Jackson is attending an immense stock sale -in Toronto. Mr T. ,Stevenson has his hearse repainted, and a new finish, making it look nice for summer's use. At the Assizea.whieh commence in Goderich on the 11.th inst., three of the cases to be tried concern parties in this place. The regular meeting of the,Council will be held next Monday evening there is nothing of great importance to be transacted. We understand that Mr II. 13. Kerr has decid- ed to take u;' bis residence at Kansas City, where he ilas already' three brothers residing. A horse belonging to Mr. Big- gins, Stanley, ran away in town last Fri- day, but did no damage beyond breaking the dashboard of the cutter; his son, who had been in the rig, had his face slightly cut. MrH.Snell will be one of the judges at the Township of Wilmot, WaterlooCo., spring show. Mr JamesWarwick, of Sea - forth, who spent Sunday in town, , leaves this week for California, for the benefit of his health. Mrs. M. Y. McLean of Sea- foiih, is visiting friends here; Mr McLean spent Sunday here. Easter holidays are on the way. We are informed that at a special meeting of the IC. of L, on Wed- nesday evening, the subject of admitting ladies to -the order was iscussed ; several were present and expressed their approval of the same. Mrs J. P. Martin, of Toron- to, fornmerly of Clinton, has been ill for several weeks with coggestion of the lungs Mrs. Grattan, of Toronto, (sister of Mrs1. 1-1"imes) leaves fa a few days for the State of Georgia, where she expects the climate will "brace her up." The special train which conveyed the remains of Mrs.Meyer to Goderich last Friday, was draped in mourning. It is reported that nego- ng on for the sale of the 3C el : Mr Isloore has estab- +vv e -, English Tweeds, Canadian Tweed We invite' everybody to inspect stock, whether they buy or not. our WONDERFCLLY CHEAP GOODS IN Boys' Clothing, Bonanza Suit $6,00 ,Bufferin Suit $8 Lorne Suit $9 Lansdowne Suit $10 Tho aboveare manufactured by ourselves and are reliable goods. WE ALSO DAVE A GREAT VARIETY OF WE NSIILLMKEEPNAT p IT ODD COATS, VESTS AND PANTS �zvx •.n�ru.h,�.�,.annsz,-,u_-r,nsr.�-r.,,n�„{'` Which are marked at about one half the price of regular goods. COVERALLS and SMOCKS in all sizes and qualities. (Full and complete stock of RUBBER CLOTH- ING.' Our Stock of CHILDREN'S CLOTHING is not equalled outside. the cities. • If you want anything in the way of Clothing, call and see us. ACKSON BROS, CILATi•TrilQ y.174- . ude did ou ay z siummuss, 16. NO, BUT WELL AND' "THAT-- IS -THE-POINT WHICH ALL MEN SHOULD LOOK. AFTE1 . WE ARE SHOWING A GRAND BIG STOOK OF I w3DP,�se C-OQlDs In all the newest and latest 'colorings, and at prices to suit every person's circumstances. And the Print Gi ghtm Dpt. HAVE NOT BEEN OVERLOOKED AS AN IMMENSE ASSORTMENT WILL TESTIFY.' ildantleDepartmen TO THE FRONT AS USUAL. WE. CAN SHOW CGU A VERY Well ' Dressed 11!en - are Rare BUT IF THOSE WHO WISH TO BE WOULD 'VIS'IT SELECT STOCK,,OF MANTLE GQODS. - M 'COTTONS, SHEETINGS, BOTH IN (''REY AND WHITE, PILLOW 'COTTONS: 4 a We have taken a special line in aRS�TS .Colored that we are selling very CHE �P. We asl;" the public to inspect our large stock and compare our prices, because we sell Cheap and 'we want the public to know'it. C. RANC O'S. 'Merchant Tailoring Establishment THEY WILL FIND, AT VERY LITTLE EXPENSE, AN OPPORTUNITY TO DRESS WELL THAT RARELY PRESENTS ITSELF. . CO_ HAVE BEYOND ALL' DOUBT THE BEST LINE OF heeds and Worsteds for Sprig in Stmogi Snits Ever shown in Clintn, representing the choicest styles and best materials. • You will regret it all summer, if yon don't see our goods and get prises before purchasing elsewhere. PERSONS :HAVING THEIR OWN CLOTH CAN HAVE JT MADE AT PRICESCONSISTENT WITH GOOD WORKTRIMMED IN THE LATEST . C. C. R4NCE 8z 1i`IN F 311 j j C.EIA-NT° rr ..IZ4C)R fig <0 A)1[ rtITT GEO. E. - PAY & CO. THE DRY GOODS EI6ORIU-1VI OF CLINTON. W Li P PER I -HAVE ON HAND THE MOST MAGNIFICENT STOCK' OF New Wall Papers, BORDERS& DECORATIONS EVER SEEN IN '.CHIS" PART OF TIIE COUNTR.Y,. AMOUNTING TO NEARLY •:. --RdM:00 IT WILL PAY YOU TO EXAMINE MY SAMPLES ' BEFORE PURCHASING. 'RAND GEANIN OF AT 50 CENTS ON THE S. CHRIS. DICKSON, • CLINTON. t