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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1889-07-26, Page 8�u. ST.—The r the town a to serve as of voters entitled enicipal elections sne Legislative As- biose who can vote elections only, 1$7 ; and are entitled to vote only at us for the Legislative Assembly, .8, a.total of 937 voters. PROPERTY CHANGE. --The Oakes Organ Company has purchased the woolen mill property, on Mary street, with the engine and electric light machinery, and will shortly take pos- session thereof. As they will put in considerable machinery beyond what they already have, it will enable them to meet the demands of their rapidly increasing business:. FALL WHEAT.—Dr Worthington left with us several samples of • fall wheat tbat he had pulled from differ- ent farms in Goderich township. Nearly all of them show rust, but do not appear to be affected by it, as it is pretty well advanced. The actual ,effect of the rust can only be told after the grain is threshed. The opinion of farmers, however, is that the yield will be from fifteen to twentybushels per acre. .ler ANOTHER RESIGNATION. — Miss Stork, one oJ' the teachers of the Col- legiate, has tendered her resignation, having accepted a situation in Moul- ton Ladies' College, Toronto. The board has decided to release her from her engagement, though.under no ob- ligation to do so, Like Mr Hill, whose resignation was noted last week, she has been an active worker in con- nection with the Baptist Church,being organist thereof. She has made many friends in town, who wish her success in her new sphere. HE HELD THEM.—The other ev- ening while Master James McMurch- ie was taking offa load of hay, in the yard, the waggon ran on the horses and frightened them. Plunging for- ward the waggon caught one end of the barn, and tore off some . of the boards, and the team were making things pretty lively, when Jim reach- ed over,and caught ...._the .-lines; --even - then be had some difficulty in getting them under control, as they backed up and still threatened to make things lively until Mr A. McMurchie came to the assistance of his plucky eon.. WHALLOPED HIMM.— The other night after Mr Roland Beatty had re- tired, he heard noises about the liv- ery stable that aroused his suspicions. and quietly getting up he found that three youths had forced an entrance in by, the back way, and were at that moment trying to light some matches, to the danger of destroying the place by fire. As soon as Mr Beatty got inside the stable two .of the youths decamped,bnt the third was captured, and "Rally" administered ahand- flogging that will do the fellow'good for some time to come. SUDDEN DEATH.—On Tuesday ev- ening last Mr Richard Foster was apparently in his usual health ; on Friday morning be had crossed in the great beyond. For some time past he has been a sufferer from rheumatism, but was still able to get about,and no one for a moment look- ed for his death so quickly.- Ile was a man over 74 years of age, anis bad been a respected resident of the tone for a number of yearsj-le was a quiet unobtrusive citizen, (). n whom his acquaintances had every confidence. His wife and a grown up family of sone and daughters sur- vive him. GooD STOCK SOLD.—Mr FOX, a prominent and wealthy sheep -breeder of Oregon, Wisconsin, bas, been in the county of Huron for a few days, and on Tuesday he took back with him from Clinton station, the very best Shropshire sheep that were in this county. From Mr James Mc- Farlane, of Stanley, be purchased ten lambs, and an imported ram, paying a price for them that woud make some people open their eyes with as- tonishment. From Mr John Duncan, of the 3rd con., he also purehesed a dozen lambs, and from Messrs Snell & Sons, Hullett, he bought eleven lambs and a two•shear'rams. All the above are registered stock, and have been regarded as the choicest Shrop- shire stock in this neighborhood, and while it literally "cleans out" these breeders for this season, they have all realized good prices for their stock, which is of the greatest importance. This sale necessitates a trip to the old country for more stock, and Mr McFarlane, along with others,expecta to leave in a few days, all being well, for the old country. Ip- .ur- , for As .s these loss is & Steep on Mon - good, and .o buy and special meet• oil was held on n Deputy -Reeve ort of the trip of Committee, after ,•ed the Council offer Company the sum Unum for ten Electric v00 candle power, each put the Council decides; the • to be made for five years, ,pon such other conditions as to .hent, &c., as the committee deem ecessary. A motion to hold a pub- lic meeting of the electors, an d dis- cuss the subject of the electric light, e as voted down,and the other motion carried. In ala probability the com- pany will accept the offer and the town henceforth have the benefit of electric light instead of the customary street lamps. ONE OF THE EXAMINERS.—We briefly mentioned last week that Mr James Turnbull,ot Clinton Collegiate Institute had been appointed one of the provincial examiners for second and third class certificates. 'Hither- to the examiners have been appoint- ed by the Minister of Education from among parties outside the teaching profession. Complaints have, from time to time, been made against this system, it ;being urged that a mere thumb and rule examiner may un- consciously do grievous injustice to the answers of questions that come before him. The department has de- pided therefore, to make a new de- parture this year and appoint for ex- aminers only those who are in living touch with the subjects prescribed for -examination. Mr Turnbull being recognized as one of the leading edu- cationalists of the Province, is well qualified for the dutie9 to be dis- charged. RETURNED.— Mr R. Fitzsimons, who went up to Manitoba a few weeks ago, with the intention of investing in land if he saw anything to suit him, has returned home. He went as far west as Morden,and at different points struck out from the line of rail- way, and drove long distances over the prairie, At some places heifound the crops looking fairly well,at others they were suffering because of the drouth, sada goodmany were dis- couraged at the prospects , for this year. While Mr Fitzsimons saw some good farms, and•met people who had done well, his conclusion is that peo- ple who are making a living in On- tario will do as well by staying where they are as by going west, the uncer- tainty of the seasons, and the limited ^range of crops confining settlers and making their chances small. The villages he visited were not only "flat" geographically, but decidedly so from a commercial point of view, and although this was hie second trip, he is better satisfied to remain in On- tario , than ever, and consequently he made no investments west, his reason -being that the crops promise well here, and the prospects of busi- ness are very encouraging. Mr W. Cooper, who spent forty days in the west, returned on Satur- day; he will try and get his opinion of the country in shape for our read• ere for our next issue. Mrs J. Butt is also home from her visit to her daughter, Mrs J. Gorrell, at Pilot Mound, Manitoba. BASE BALL.—A very interesting game of base ball was played on the Agricultural grounds, Wednesday afternoon, between the Goderich and Clinton Clubs, resulting in a victory for the home team, by 9 runs. The Goderich boys payed .a gentlemanly game all through, and at times were generously applauded ; there was an absence of the customary 'kicking' seen on base ball grounds, The at- tendance of spectators was large, the ladies being well represented. It is said that another game will be played in a short time. At the last match in Goderich, Clinton defeated the home team by a score of 9 to 8, and an innings to spare. Both teams played a very steady game through- out. and but for the errors the runs world have been much smaller. Score 1 23456789 R.H. E. Goderich-0 0 0 2 4 2 0 7 0-15 20 12 Clinton—02926320x-2424 9 Battery,Robertson and [Chilton, Ag- new and Quigley. Umpire, James Jackson. Purely Personal. Mr T. Jackson, jr., sailed for home yesterday. Mr Geo. Bay; of Woodstock, spent Sunday at home. Mr R. J. Tuffts has gone on a trip to British Columbia. Mrs Gooderich has gone on a visit to her daughter in Toronto. Mr F. Bakes, of Woodstock, visited friends in town last week. Mrs J. T. Harland and children are visiting friends at Brussels. Mr A. Petty, of Woodstock, spent a few days at home this week. Miss Sherrin, for some time a resi- dent of town, left on Tuesday, for her home in Belleville. Last Monday the people of Brussels were greatly surprised and pained at reading in the Toronto dailies that Miss Carrie McKenzie, niece of Mr Jno. Tait, of that place, and a yonnglady who enjoyed the esteem of al who knew her,had been arrested for larceny, in Toronto on Saturday, ",scall Church Chimes. J. Edge and J. Livingstone Caged puleits or Sunday even. ;st. e laying of the corner stow© new Baptist church, which was we taken place on Monday next, i,een indefinitely postponed. he regular meeting of the W.C.T. will be held in the lecture room of ,ttenbury St. Methodist church, xt Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. Our young friend, Rev A. McKib- in, will supply for Rev Dr Burwash, at Cobourg. Quite an important posi- tion, but nothing like as interesting as the -.one he will be a party to at Kippen Bowe day. Ai a regular meeting of the Guelph Presbytery last:week the call from Melville Church, Fergus, to Rev R. M. Craig, late of Dumbarton, was sus- tained. The call was accepted by Mr Craig, and the induction appointed for Tuesday' July 30, at 2.30 p. m. The call was accompanied with a guarantee for a stipend of $1,000 and manse. (Mr Craig is a well-known Huronite, having been raised near Clinton. GARDEN CONVERSAZIONE. — The social given by the Y. P. C. E. S. of Ontario St. Methodist church, at the grounds of Air John Gibbings, was a complete success. In the early even- ing it looked as if there was to be rain and many were kept at home for that reason. As it cleared up, how- ever, there was a constant stream to and from the grounds. The Doherty Organ Band discoursed a fine pro- gramme ofmusic,under the leadership of Mr Cornelius, and the young ladies of the church used their best endeav- ors to make the evening pass pleas- antly away. Ice cream, raspberries cake, lemonade, etc., were served out with great alacrity, until eventually the demand exceeded the supply. The grounds were nicely illuminated with chinese lanterns. Mr Gibbings and his hospitable family did all they could to make the evening an enjoy- able one. Proceeds $44. All the Sabbath Schools of town, with the exception of one, have this year been favored with beautiful weather for their picnic. The Pres- byterians and Episcopalians had as nice a day last Thursday as could be desired, and on Tuesday the Ratten- bury. St. Methodists bad a grand out- ing in Izzard's bush, Bayfield road, five hundredlpersons being in attend- ance. On the return trip to town, one of the teams got frightened at a passing steam thresher and upset a waggon load of adults and children into the ditch. A young mannamed Watson had his eye cut, several others were sprained, but all were fortunate in escaping serious injury. This was the only unpleasant circum- stance of the whole day. The officers Of the schools desire to convey their thanks to Mr Joseph Izzard for the use of the premises.and also for other courtesies and favors granted them; also to Mr Thos. Trick for the use of lumber for tables, to Mr John Wig- ginton for assistance rendered, and to all who helped to make the picnic so pleasing a success. r � t , Assuming crops to be good, we belie.`. business throughout the whole coup try will blossom like the rose, an• t every man, woman and child will re member gratefully the year 1889. FOR TH k'NEXT 60 DAYS, AT DICKSON'S BOOKSTORE CL=NTON On POCKET BOOKS we will give a discount of JEWELLERY SILVERWARE MISCELLAEOUS BOORS BIBLES, old version, PIiOTO ALBUMS, AUTOGRAPH ALBUMS " SPECTACLES CUPS and SAUCERS PIPES VASES and CHINA GOODS VIOLINS and FIXINGS " CONCERTINAS and ACCORDEONS WALL PAPER Little Local Items. Mr D. B. Kennedy is putting a verandah to his house. Mr Haacke has discontinued the butchering business here. Miss C. Cooper, whQ has been very ill with pleurisy of the lungs,is recov- er ing. Mr W. J. Paisley is improving the appearance of his residence on Mary Street. Mr T. O.Cooper celebrated his 81st birthday, on Friday; he is an active man yet. Messrs Johnson & Armour filled an order last week for ten sets of harness for Manitoba. Mr Geo. Shipley sold his driver and two workers to Mr W. Shaw for Ship- ment to Manitoba. Mr Eades is looking after Mr Allan's business, during the latter's absence on a holiday trip. Mr T. Mason has Bold to I. Rat- tenbury a beautiful three year old driving horse, for which he received $200. The reaper now is reaping from dawn till daylight fades, and in huge sheaves is heaping the straws for big sun shades. Mr C. C. Rance, who purposes starting business at Rat Portage, is laid up sick there, with malarial fever. Friday of next week being Civic Holiday will be observed as such in town, all business being suspended, and the Post Office being open only at the usual holiday hours. Two youths were charged last week by Constable Tedford with being, drunk and disorderly on the streets. The charge being sustained, they were fined a dollar and casts each. Mr W. Foster, who bas received a very :liberal advance from the firm he formerly travelled for in Toronto, haslagain gone on the road. He pur- poses removing to Toronto, and will sell his property here. One night this week a man in town took home a 31b. box of soda biscuits and left them on a table over night. Next morning every crumb of them was gone, and a hole in the Bide of the box showed where the rats had helped themselves. Reports from the Northwest con- cerning crops continue to be discour- aging. Mr John Gorrell, (son of Mr ©. Gorrell, Clinton) wrotea few weeks since that his crops had suffered severely by the drouth, and a subse- quent letter from him states that a late hail storm completed the work of destruction. The Dresden Times says :.--"Mr D. Cantelon, of Clinton, apple buyer,and one of the progressive citizens of that town, wee inspecting our electric light system last Monday. He is one of three delegates appointed to look into the matter of electric lights and says Dresden is the beet lighted town he bas struck and is lighted at half the cost of other towns. 44 AI ti DAY BOORS, JOURNALS, LEDGERS, cite, MOUTH ORGANS we will give a discount BABY CARRIAGES " LADIES HAND SATCHELS Coins, WRITING DESKS and \'VoiacoxES VELVET FRAMES and DOLLS " CLOTH WINDOW BLINDS , " CROQUET and EXPRESS WAGGONS HAMMOCKS BASKETS - '' 25 per cent 25 U 20 25 25 25 25 20 20 25 25 20 l of 20 s)5 81) 20 25 10 •1 0 10 '10 all other goods at proportionately low prices, .( '4 4' This is the greatest opporunity ever offered, to secure goods below wholesale prices. Our entire stock, amounting to nearly $15,000, must be reduced to $10,000 within the next 60 days, as we commence STOCK TAKING on the 1st of August, and balance our books on the 15th. Come and see our stock, and get our prices whether you buy or not. No trouble to show you the Great Bargains we are offering. Terms cash, or 3 months credit to respon- sible parties. Ch ris.Dickson,Clinton CLIN'ro , .JUNE 15, 14.9. RELIABLE1:1GOODS! 7 it.i'd....$IO....SUITS THE INQUEST.—A Duluthpaper gives the following as the coroner's verdict into the cause of the death of Thos. Fitzsimons, interred here,a few days since :—" We find the deceased came to his death by a gun who t wound, received on the 6th day of July. We farther wish to state that on hearing the evidence we are of the opinion that deceased was not actually engaged in the riot, but was merely a looker•on." Our own make of TWEED SUITS, at the above figures are, without exception, the cheapest goods in the trade. Our big sales demonstrate this. Good keen buyers are recognizing the fact that we sell the cheapest Clothing in Duron Our big business demonstrates this. In CHILDREN'S CLOTHING we show the largest and best assortments in the county Our big business demands this Nobody in need o, f C,'lothiny ar should miss seeing what we offer O 0. Jackson Brothers, THE FAMOUS CLOTHIERS, CLINTON solIC>71011•410 erseisszemesnet The PRICES THAT WE WILL OFFER our Goods at for the next thirty days will astonish every person who makes a purchase. We cannot quote you prices here, but come and see for your- selves ; nothing like it was ever known GEO E PAY & CO. ,THE LOW PRICED STORE, CLINTON BIG RACKET OBERTS OS Goods getting tumbled around and bundled out at Wholesale Prices.. CALL EARLY AND NOTICE THE I3IG REDUCTIONS Robertson .~ whstgi lel s IriiI CLXNTON 101 BEESLEIMO M•idsurnrn•or,'1SALE! Get the most for your BUTTER EGOS and MONEY, And to do that" you must get Some of the Cheap Goods we are offering IN WHITE AND COLORED DRESS GOODS, PARASOLS, LACE„ CURTAINS, EMBROIDERIES, LADIES WHITE COTTON UNt ERW'VEAR, JERSEY FLANNELS, COTTON, LISLE AND CASHMERE HOSIERY, CORSETS, COTTON, LISLE AND SILK KID GLOVES IN BLACK AND COLORS. MILLINERY'S Ladies, and Children's Hats and Bonnets, trimmed and untrimmed, at great ed prices, and the largest and most coni plete stock to choose from west of the cities THese Goods are Bargains; viewed from any 'standpoint. Nothing better can be had. The quality and style are there, and best of all, LOW PRICES. Don't forget we pay the highest prices for Butter and Eggs Beesley's 'Great Millinery Emporium, The Ladies FavoFie sa6li:hmeol