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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1889-05-01, Page 1THF 1111110 TEILMSr—$1.60 per Annum, $1.26 In Advance. XEWS-RECOET) _ WHITELY .tt TODD, Pablfebr,r • INDEPENDEN2' IN dLL THINGS, NEUTRAL IN NOTHING VOL. X.—NO. 20. CLINTON", HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY, MAY 1. 1889 WHOLE NO. 546 FOSTER & RITER, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL LIQUOR :-:-: MERCHANTS HURON STREET, CLINTON. The Bert and Largest Stock In the County. ' JUST IIECEIVEDI LABATT'S Me and Porter. ONTARIO BREWING CO'S Ala and Porter. COSGRAVE'S Ale and Porter. COPELAND's'AIo and Porter. CARLING'S Me and Porter. CST Tho Finest Old Native Wines, French Brandies and Holland Gins in the world, at FOSTER at RITEIt'S, Total trol'1'c pandeuce Goderich. Mr. Jas. Cox died hist Wednes- day after a long illness. The funer- al took place from his late resi- dence, Victoria street, on Friday afternoon, an immense procession following the remains tb Maitland cemetery. There were over eighty carriages in line, most of them be- ing occupied by residents of the township where deceased had passed the better half of his long life of 79 years: The rector of St. Georges, and St.Stephens,Goderich township, conducted the burial services at the house and the grave. • There will be a grand concert in' the Grand Opera House next Friday evening for the benefit of Mr. James Hyslop'of this town. The gentleman who is honored by this complimentary concert was one of the unfortunate at the recent rail- way disaster at St. George. As he was there seriously injured, it is hoped there will be a crowded house, so that he may be in some measure recompensed for his long suffering and forced abstention from his usual employment. The programme to be presented on the occasion will be an excellent one. Shortly after 3 o'clock on Satur- day morning the fire alarm sounded, and those of our inhabitants aroused thereby behold the sky brilliantly illuminated. The cause was ascer- tained to be the burning of ono of Sheriff Gibbon's barns. Mr. Crabb, who it is said was the first to notice the fire, caused the alarm to be sounded and the parties immediate- ly concerned to be aroused. The fire however had gained such head- way that the southern barn was en- veloped inflames, and the other burn- - ing at the west end before the engine was on the, ground. On the arrival of the fire company two streams were directed on the northern barn a portion of which was saved, al- though as far as future usofullness is concerned it might as well have gone with its companion. Some few things wore moved from the buildings but so rapid was the pro- gress of the fire that it was impossi- ble to render much service in this ' line. There were three horses in the baru when the fire was started one of which was saved by Mr. T.' Gun- dry amid great difficulties, the other two being destroyed. It is said that one of the animals, though loose, refused to move, seemingly preferring cremation to leaving its old quarters. At the south end of the barns the heat was intense, though the wind carried the sparks in a contrary direction a double fence thatstood close by began to burn fiercely. Willing hands however, at some personal risk, kept this new danger under control and as a con- sequence the fire did not spread further south. A shed slightly east of the fire was also saved in a similar manner. The barns wore insured in the Glasgow and London Insurance Company for five hun- dred dollars and the contents for a similar atnount. The origin of the fire is enveloped in some mystery, though the circumstances point to inoendiariem. It may be mention• ed that Mr. Gundry was in the stable at 10:45 p. m. when all ap- pearing correct he closed the doors in the usual manner. The same gentleman on proceeding to remove the horses found the door open, a fact that greatly strengthens the supposition that the fire was not the result of an accident. It is also pointed out that had a spark fallen from the lamp at 10:45, the fire would have been burning over four hours when discovered, an impossi• bility, considering the imflamma- tory nature of the baru and its con- tents, and besides, had the barna boon burning all that time the horses would not have been alive at 3:15. The Sheriff although one of the oldest men on the ground work- ed like a hero in saving goods, and preventing the spread of the flames, and so energetic was he in the work that a serious burn received on the hand was by hint unnoticed for a considerable time. Let its hope, that if the, fire originated through otherr than accidental causes,. the offenders may be promptly brought to justice. Wool garrel:ipumine. ----Goderlclt. Miss B. Wilkivaou returned to Toronto. last Friday. Mr. R. A. Collins barrister of Exeter was in town last week. Friday is the regular nreotiug night of the towu council. Our -people are waiting .the.ad- vent'of the Signal -Star. Mrs. Geo. Lowe loft for her home, Ridgetowu, on Monday. P. Kelly, Esq., reeve of Blyth, "As in the circular town last Thurs- day. Knox church Band of Hope held its regalar westing on Saturday afternoon. There was a general meeting of the board of trade last Friday oven- ing. There will be a meeting of the I-figh School Literary Society next Friday evening. The schooner Mary S. Gordon with lumber for Kincardine, sailed on Monday morning. The schooner J. G. Kolfage with a cargo of lumber from Stokes Bay arrived in port last Wednesday. A large quantity of lumber is being shipped .from this town, many car Loads leaving daily. The regular monthly meeting of the public ;school board next Mou- day evening. Holy communion at St. George's churchat the close of the service next Sunday morning' Mr. James Addison who was seriously ill last week, is rapidly improving. The frame of the house for Mrs. Guest in St. Andrews ward, is al- ready in position. Mr. W. B. Mathews has not yet' recovered sumcently to be able to move around freely. It is rumored that Prof. Foot has tendered his resignation as organist of St. George's church. Don't forget the complimentary benefit concert on Friday evening at the Grand. That old landmark, Williams' barber shop, has bean moved from the square to Market street. . Mrs. James Vivian and Miss Vanderlip have. returned from Tor- onto. ' The mason's have started on the foundation of Robt, McLean's block, and aro making steady progress. The store in the square just vacated by Mr. Geo. Parsons is being fitted up as a sample room for the Albion. The schooner Todinan with a cargo of lumber for Mr. J. Williams roachered her dock on Saturday evening. MIr. William Black has put up a pretty fence on the property he recently purchased from Mr. John McCullagh. Mr. Ben Saults of Bluevale was in town for a few days last week. Ben looked as though the air of Bluevale agreed with him. The brick work on the house, being 'built by Mrs. Morrow, on Waterloo street, is completed. The work was dnnc,by Mr. Robert Shar- man. The steam tug Advance of Wind- sor arrived in port on Friday after- noon and left again on Monday for Port Albert to load furniture for Gore Bay. Mr. Geo. H. Parsons has moved into the store in the Albion Block, Kingston street, recently occupied by Mr. Geo. Fowler grocer, where he will continue his business. We understand tho government has re -imposed the harbor tolls, and re -appointed Captain T. N. Dancoy to the position of harbor master. The Knox Church Mission Baud will meet next Saturday afternoon, at half -past two'o'clock, in AC base. moat. It is hoped that there will bo a large attendance. Mrs. Shannon has moved back to town and is making extensive repairs to the old family residence and will move into it as soon as the alterations aro completed. The Post Office building is rising steadily, the plinth being placed and the entrance door frames in position. The building promisee to be imposing in appearance and durable as a monument. Mr. E. S. Watson of this town and Miss Lowe of London were united in wedlock's bonds in the Forest city yesterday afternoon. Shortlyafter the ceremony the happy couple left on the honeymoon trip. We throw our well worn slipper after Mr. and Mrs. Watson, hoping the journey so auspiciously begun may bo pleasant and long contin- ued. gocltl Corre ponduce Goderich. Mr. W. B. Dickson of Brussels was in town on Monday. The Beatty lino steamer Ontario is due hero this morning. The schooner Todman sailed north, light, on Tuesday. Captaiu A. M. McGregor left last week for Owen Sound to assutne command Of the government steamer Bayfield. 'the Beatty line steamer Campana called at this port last Saturday, and aftar a short "'Lay left for Duluth. Tho Campuna carried passenpers and an assorted cargo. There were a large number of relatives and friends from Seaforth, Clinton and Tuckersmith present at the funeral os the late Jennie C. Dickson last Monday afternoon. The concert in aid of the electric lighting of the hill, will take place 'in Saltford tomorrow weak. A splendid programme will be pre- sented on the occasiou. Inspector W. Johnston of the weight and measures department, Belleville, was in town last week in connection with the weights of salt in barrels packed in this town. The men who have the contract -for digging the trenches for the private drains have been, pretty busy the past few weeks, the service having been put in. a largo number of houses. Jennie, 2nd daughter of the late Archibald Dickson died last Fri- day after a long illness. The funeral took place ou Monday from the family residence, West street, to Maitland cemetery, where the remains were interred in the family plot. Reverends Dr. Ure and Mr. Anderson conducted the funeral ceremony at the house and grave. The pall bearers wore Messrs. R. Fraser, A. Dickson, Geo. A. Nairn, P. Malcomson,R. Dickson, Brussels, and Broadfoot, Seaforth. There were several' floral tributes plaeod on the casket by friends and loved ones, among them being a pretty wreath from Huron lodge No. 62 I. 0. 0. F. of which lodge the. late Archibald Dickson was a member. There will be a. great base ball game on Friday afternoon at the park grounds, between the following teams :—La+ryees and Bankers—P. Malcomson, G. Parkes, L. Ellwood, W. Prondfoot, D. McDonald, A. Dickson, F. W. Johnston, S. Mal- comson, 1'. Holt; Merchants—E. Campaign, S. Malcomson, jr., C. W. Andrews, A. Pridham, C. A. Nairn, A. Murdock, Geo, Ithynas, D. C. Strachan, J. Acheson, jr. The news- paper men will be umpires and referees, so that those attending may be sure that none but correct decis- ions will be given. It may be mentioned that the teams aro having lots of practice, in fact so earnestly are some of the members preparing for the fray that they are taking daily running exercises. The man Murray who was sentenced to 18 months imprison- ment on March 13th for larceny and has since been confined in the county jail, made a futile rush for liberty 'ou Monday morning. While the jailor had the prisoner employed in the jail yard he made a rush for the gate, and passing it made for the river through which he waded and landed on an island in tnid-stream. Mr. Dixon follow- ed and kept Murray in view, and an alarm having been given Messrs A. Dickson and R. Henderson were soon in full chase and the former, partly disrobing, passed through the river and captured the runaway. Mr. Henderson then got a boat and crossing brought Murray back to his neat quarters within the stone walls. Last Sunday morning the body of Alex. S. Morrow, son of the late D. Morrow of this town, was taken from the waters of Toronto Ba3 and removed to the Morgue to await an inquest. As far aa could be learned the deceased had been in the water ten or twelve days, decomposition having set in. On Monday the remains wore brought to town by the late train and- removed to the residence of Mrs. Morrow, step mother of the deceased. The inter- ment took place yesterday afternoon to Maitland' cemetery. From the report in the Empire on Monday it Is learned that deceased was a mem- ber of Equity lodge No. 223 I. 0. 0. F., Hagersville. The deceased, who was an excellent musician, had at different times been bandmaster at Hagersville, Clinton, Palmerston and Toeswater, but at the time of his disappearence was eo unwell as to necessitate his abstention from work, Deceased's brother Edward of Clare, Michigan, brought tho casket to town ands was present at the interment. goad gorre pondence. Goderich. Mr. D. J. Downey of Seaforth was in town on Monday. Our town band by continual practice is making rapid atrides towards perfection. Mr. S. Davis of Clinton wee present at the interment of the late Jennie C. Dickson on Monday. Port Albert. Geo. Hawkins and family are well pleased with their new home in Mauitoha, Commodore Huston and John Fritzly have made some good hauls of fish during the past week. Now is the season for suckers, and the midnight hauls by the b'hoys at the falls who get pretty well.soaked both inside and out are simply gr -and. Angus Matheson and Jas. Young and families leave to -clay on Mathe- sons-tug boat for Cockburn Island for the fishing season. Jno. Birdan, is wheelsman in the boat. Les. Curroll has painted the town red.—Tho Royal looks gay— H. Otway has the best garden in this part of the county, Harry is a hustler in the garden business.—A new weigh scales is being put up in the .village for the benefit of the public in general. We had an oldfashioned storm of hailstones on last Wednesday even- ing, and you bet it surprised the natives. Parties who had,been out in Dakota told some pretty big hail storm stories of what they had seen out west, and quite took the con- ceit_out of the home -guard. . At a vestry mooting of the Church of England held[on the 20th inst, at the Union Church, Joseph Tigort was appointed church warden on behalf of the Incumbeut, and on motion Randal Graham was appoint. ed the people's warden and A. C. Hawkins lay delegate to the Synod.—Financial matters - wore settled satisfactory to all concerned, and the Rev. Mr. Carrie congratu lated the wardens and his parish- ioners on the satisfactory state•of af- fairs. Nile. Miss Plummer has been unable to teach since Tuesday of last week. We have heard it whispered that the Nile Irotof did not get license. May it long bo so. NILE LODGE No. 103 I.0, G. T.— The election of officers will take place ou Tuesday night of this week. The farmers in this neighborhood have almost finished seeding. "If the weather keeps fine for this week the most of thorn will be through, 11ir. Will Morrow commenced framing on Wednesday of last week with Mr. C. Morris of Dunlop, they are at present putting up a barn for Mr. Elliott of the 8th con. Col- borne. Mr. Thomas Pentland arrived" home from Douglas, Manitoba, where he has been residing for the last seven years. He came home to see his father who is very low. at the present time and there seems to bo very little hope of his recovery. Mr. G. McPhee has bought the 5 acreswhich formerly belonged to Mr. Robinson on the 8th con. of Colborne where he intends to start an evaporator for drying fruit and we would infer that George has an .eye to something else. Wo wish him success. PEDDLERS.—Licenso business is a grand affair. It enables the store keeper to get a horse and waggon and gather together his soap and 2 or three brooms and a collection of sundry other articles too numerous to mention and start out through the country and visit the farmers houses and see the landlady and her daughters and try and trade some of the small stock of articles which they have stored away .in their box for sor..e of the housewife's hen fruit or the choice butter which they will give the top price for as long as it does not got too hot and molt the butter through the cracks in the box. Then they sell it to the nearest store if it has not become only fit for soap grease which it is all it is fit for sometimes after be - corning rechurned in the pedlars box. —The majority in favor of the Scott Act repeal in Leeds and Gren- ville is 1,258, —The Weldon Extradition 13111 has passed the Senate. Tn future Yankee boodlers will be no safer in Canada than in their own country. —It is reporte;I that the Arm• strong steel gear works of Guelph will establish a branch factory at Flint, Michigan. gond (2orrepouclence Blyth. The adjourned vestry meeting is to be held in Trinity Church ou Monday evening next. Regular meeting of our town daddies on Monday night next in Industry Hall. Mr. E. Sher'ritt has had a neat wire fence added to his handsome property on Dinsley St. this week which has finished it up completely. Dr. \'P. R. Milne is having the Morgans old stand fitted up for his office and dispensary where he in• tends opening out for practice as soon as it is finished. Mr. John Howard has the job of frescoing and painting it. Our townsman R. Howard secur- ed the contract to re -build the large cheese factoy at Bluevale which was recently destroyed by fire.. It is to be completed by the let June. Bob and his gang will have to make the bricks and mortar fly. The Pancake Social and Entertain- ment gotten up by the Y P. S.C. E. of the Methodist Church field in Temperance Hall on Tuesday evening last was all that could be desired both •financially and other wise. Proceeds $30. R. D. Dunbar, .tailor,' who intends leaving shortly for the States secured the services of C. Hamilton on Saturday evening to dispose of the balance of his stock under the. mallet. • Judging by the eager crowd looking for bargains very little of the stock would bo left by midnight. John Harrison and family who have been residing here for several years past took a midnight flight be- tween Sunday and early Monday morning, notwithstanding the attnostphere was very damp, to parts unknown, leaving numerous creditors to mourn 'at their depar- ture. Industry Hall was crowded on Monday evening to_ hear the case against William Lundy before Justices Kelly and Young. Luudy was charged with taking goods from his employer, S. Gidley, merchant tailor. The. prosecutor failing to appear against the young manhe. was. acquitted. One of our 'neighboring farmers who likes to indulge pretty freely in Paddy's eye water when he comes to the city got more than he could, stand the other evening and fell into the hands of our peeler who landed him in the little brick safely for the night but was let off with a warning next morning. Take smaller doses and not so often in future. Mr. E. Lundy was arraigned be- fore Justices Kelly and Young in Industry Hall on Monday afternoon fornssaulting Constable Davis whilst in the execution of his duty, also at the sante time he was charged with assault and abusive language to Mr. Jacob Taylor. The charges having been proved in both cases the de- fendant had to pay a fine and the costs in each case. At the regular meeting of the C. 0. F., No. 89, hold in Milne's hall on Tuesday evening last the follow- ing officers wore elected for the next six months :—C, It., John Johnson; V. C. RR., W. Cockerline; R: S., J. W. Bell; F. S. J. T. Carter; Treas., R. Somers; Chap. J. McGill; S. W., J. M. Noss; J. W., A. McNally; S. B., A Steinhoff; J. B., R. Howard; Court physician Dr. W. R. Milne. On Sunday morning the congre- gation in Trinity Church wore taken by surprise when the incum- bent Rev. H. A. Thomas announced to them, although deeply regret- ting to have to do tio, that through failing health and too large extent of parish work he had been forced to hand his resignation into tho hands 8f the church wardens, to take effect on the let of June. Wo regret to hear of the Rev gentleman leaving as ho is universally liked by all denominations. PERSONALS.—Miss Symonds of of Clinton spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. James Forsyth is at present visiting her parents in Wroxeter. Mrs. Janos Marshall is slightly indisposed at present. Miss Annie Walker was suddenly taken ill on Sunday. Mrs. Brown- lee and her son George visited Wingham on Sunday. Rev. H. A. Thomas addressed the members of I. 0. F. in Luoan on Friday oven- ing. Mr. John Emigh paid a flying visit to the hub on -.Monday Rev, II. A. Thomas visited Wing - ham on Tuesday. Belgrave. Mies C. Farren is visiting at Mr. W. McCrea's. Mr. C. McClelland received from Toronto nurseries a large assort - oral gori'eopdudeuer Belgrave. ment of fruit trees to be delivered to farmers in this vicinity. Mr. F. Kay was in Cliutou on Saturday. The base -ball club has been re- - Mr. E. Livingston is shipping a large quantity of maple lumber from this station. Mfrs. Godfrey and daughter were visiting friends in Toronto last weak. 11'Ir. Wm. Russell left for Detroit last week whore he has secured a position as book-keeper. The directors of the cheese factory have engaged Mr. Leech of Walton as cheese maker for tho coming season. Bayfield. F. says H. is a dandy, much nicer than J. Lizzie is in London. John Watson had a child two years old break his leg last week while playing. Mr, James Pollock left last Friday for Nevada, thin is the third trip and we wish him a safe journey. Dick has got a six mouths license, he says that he will make it warm for the boys. James': Farley lost a fine cow last week, too much dog. Watch out Barney. Mr. Alfred Swartz of Buffalo was visiting at Mr. Fritz Wilds last week. We may look for a pleasing event soon.' Mrs. Ed. Westlake is improving from her late illness; we hope soon to hear of her being around again. Robt. Snowden away with the themselves badly. Bob. The Sal Kation army gave 'us another call _last ° Sunday. • They captured five converts., How is that for Bayfield. Miss Lizzie Walwin returned to Detroit last 'week taking the two Miss Widdens with her. Bill says they have gone down yonder. The annual 'vestry meetings of the Church of England in the Bayfield Mission- were held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Rev. Mr. IIodgins, incum- bent, in the. chair. The reports presented show the parish to be in a most prosperous condition. The clergyman's stipend was paid in full to date. All current ..expenses cleared'up_and a balance on hand of about $75. Mr. Hodgins report- ed that in two and a half years he had collected 81,273 for the parson age fund, reducing that debt to $125, which is provided for by subscriptions. The average congre- gation for the year was 216 being an increase of 16 over Last year which, considering the number of removals and loss of. members by death, is very gratifying. The Sunday offerings and the annual subscription list also show a marked increase. The number of communi- cants on Easter day was 80, the largest in the history of the parish. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. .James Sheppard of Goderich for his kindness in presenting the parish with a cheque for $50.00 towards clearing off' the parsonage debt. The incumbent enters on his fifth year in this parish under the most favorable auspices. had a team run harrows cutting Too many oats, Summerhill. The annual vestry in connection with St. Peter's church here was held on Thursday evening the 25th inst. Messrs. II. Murphy and J. Wright were re-elected wardens. At the conclusion a vote of thanks was tendered the Rev. W. Craig for his kindness in coming•out here at great- inconvenience to himself, and also for the instructive and thoughtful sermons which he de- livers. Votes of thanks were also tendered .the choir, the retiring wardens and those who keep the church clean and in good order. MATRIMONIAL.—On Wednesday the 24th inst Mies Sera Watkins and Mr. Robt. Draper wore united in the holy bonds of wedlock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev.' W. Craig, of Clinton, at the residence of the bride's father Mr. Jos, Watkins. Miss Emaline Watkins was bridesmaid and 11 Ir. Jos. Rapson was 'groomsman: The numerous, varied and costly pres- ents given to the happy couple by the invited guests and others bear testimony to the esteem in which they are held. After the wedding supper those present tripped the light fantastic till past midnight. Wo wish the happy couple all the compliments that such an ovor,t suggest.