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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1890-02-28, Page 803510011 CV tit FB.WA,X, FEBBUA.BY 281 1890. 1.40041.6 NOTICES. J. Twitohel1.lras a big sale of Harness4 for one month, 8 menthe credit., Onions.—A quantity of splendid table onions fcr sale at 50ots per bush. H. B. Walker, Grccer. Millinery.—Mise Lack, Lis away looking up Millinery Novelities in the interest of tho Beesley Millinery Em- porium. Go to JOHNSTON & ARMOUR, Harness Makers, Clinton, if you want good cheap Robes, Horse Clothing and anything in thefisarness line. Social.—A social will be held at the residence of Mr W. Doherty, tinder the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society of Rattenbury St. Church, •on Thursday evening, March 6, a good programe will be provided. Admission 15 cents. Railway Tickets.—If you are going to Toronto, Detroit, London, or any local point, get your tiokets at the G. T. R. town office and save time and trouble at the depot. If tickets not used, money refunded. (awing to ill health I am unable to rook after the collection of my acconnte atzself, and have placed them with W. W. Ferran, for collection. Parties re- ceiving their accounts from him will please settle at his office. CHRIS. DICKSON, Clinton. Accidents.—If you are goingaway from home in any direction, take out an accident policy in the North Ameri- can Insurance Co., and do the same if yon are staying at home. Claims promptly paid. A. O. PATTISON, Agent G. T. R., Clinton. Passengers for Manitoba points can secure free berths from Toronto to des- tination by applying to A. O. Pattison, station agent, or W. Jackson, town agent. Make application in good time. Coupon tickets issued and baggage checked through to destination. Zulu topto. HARD LINES.—A woman died in Goderich recently, who at one time obtained considerable notoriety here. We are informed that her husband was so much under the influence of liquor that he knew nothing about the death or burial until it was all over. - FALSE PRETENCES.—On Friday a man who gave a fictitious name, went around town and by false pretences secured several articles from some of the business men, He was arrested, but on making good his improper {tains was set at liberty with the in- junction to shake the dust of Ciinton from off his feet. BIG WORE:.—There were turned out at the Doherty organ factory, last week, 60 completed organs, being one organ for every working hour of the week. This is big work and shows what can be accomplished in a mon- ster establishment, where every de- partment works with clock -like regul- arity to meet an ever-increasing de- mand for a popular instrument. COMING BACs.—Mr Peter Craib, of Chicago, formerly of Clinton, writes to the NEW ERA as follows :—"It is altogether likely that we shall move rback to Canada this spring, ak the climate here does not agree with Mrs Craib. She has been in poor health ever since we came here, more espec- ially this last winter, and although I do hold a good position here what is that compared to good health, and we think the change will do her trood." DISMISSED. —A. telegram was re- ceived here on Friday afternoon stat- ing that "After a fifteen minutes trial Mr Racey was discharged." The Gen- eva Free Press speaking of the case, says :—We will say that Mr Racey has conducted himself as a perfect gentle- man since he came here, and bas the entire confidence of his employers. Messrs Pratt & Craine, who speak of him in the highest terms, both as re. garde Ms bearing and business quali- fications. BACs AGAIN.—Mr Robt. McMor- die, of Kippen, who recently went to the old country, was a caller at the NEw ERA office on Tuesday. He had a pretty rough trip going over, but found the return trip much more pleasant. The weather experienced in Ireland was much the same as that experienced here this winter, but busi- ness was much better, owing mainly, Mr McMordie thought, to the fact that land rents had been generally re- duced and the condition of the rural classes mace improved thereby. HIGHLY APPRECIATED.—A Can- adian who resides in Michigan on renewing his subscription Bays:—"I can tell you that the NEw ERA is liked here, we cannot do without it, at least my wife cannot, and yon ought to see her and her brother when it comes. I have to stand back for you cannot get a word out of them until it is gone through,and then'I get my turn, but it is good then, so long may it live and may the patches on your pants not get any bigger is the wish of your friend." A BADCROwD--Constable Wheat- ly suceeeded in breaking up a bad crowd of youths on Saturday after- noon, who had for some time been making the old woollen mill, near Gibbing's pond, their headquarters, They had boarded up the windows both inside and out, so closely that no one outside could hear or see that anything was going on inside. They appropriated a couple of lamps and a stove from the Skating Rink. and had every arrangement for having a big time. Mr Wheatley took their names and compelled them to return the articles they had taken. VITAL STATISTICS.—The returns of births, marriages and deaths, for the g ' Province, for the year 1888, have just been issued, and the following particulars are gathered therefrom. Numbers of births in Hnron in 1888, 1,476, a decrease of 95 less than the previous year. The number of mar- riages, 440 an increase of 52. The number of t deaths 682, a decreaseeof 47. The death rate per 1000 of pop- utation, was 7.5 in Huron, there be• ing only four counties in the province with a lower rate. Four pair of twins were born in Huron, and ,March claims the largest number of births, there being 134 in that month. In marriages the religious denomina- tions represented were :—Methodists, 265 ; Presbyterians, 277 ; Episcopal - 106 ; Roman Catholics, 39 ; Baptiste, 20. Of the deaths, 300 were females. And 326 male. Friday last we; the golds t. day of ]Goes +. ¶hurcb Obtitles the 4eaabn, Mia H.Foster bas gone on a visit to friends in Dundas. Mr W. W. Farran refused $1000 for a colt a few Jaye since. Mra Callander and Master Fred. Davis left for Manitoba on Monday. We are pleased to see that Mr He- zekiab Andrews is now able to be out. Mr Tufts, who has been in Mani- toba for several months, is home again. The regular meeting of the town council will be held neat Monday ev- ening Mr Christman, late of Geo. E. Pay & Co., is now in a large dry goods house in Buffalo. Mr Will Spooner, who has been here for the winter, returned to Man- itoba on Tuesday. Any ene wanting to buy a good saw mill cheap can learn of one for sale on applying at this office. It is said that Mr Corbett has ent- ered suit against the council, claim- ing a year's salary, as assessor. Just at present the ice -man is the individual who is anxious to take the cake, and it takes a nice man to dolt. Mise Nellie Noble leaves this week to take up her residence in Columbus, 0., where she has relatives residing. The 1drs Taylor spoken of last week as having broken her leg at Blyth, was not the daughter of Mr W Her- bison. Miss Greig, who bas been visiting her sister, Mrs A. Stewart, for ten days, returned to her home in Toron- to, on Monday. Some farmers say that the contin- ued open weather has injured the fall wheat, while others say it has not been injured at all. There are about 5,000 people in this Dominion, each of whom wants different weather. The weather is trying to please them all, one by one The boy Glazier, who strayed away from home last week, was returned to his parents shortly after his departure became known through the NEWERA. A report gained currency this week that a sister of Mrs Tufts bad died at Hemmingford, Que., which is in- correct. Her brother who was very i11, is better. Cooper & Co. have been awarded the contract of supplying $150 worth of new books for the Mechanic's In- stitute, and 200 volumes for the Rat- tenbury Street Methodist Sabbath School Library. Mr Albert Cooper is now in Toronto procuring the books. On Monday last the Bugwoks, with their lady lady friends "did up" the house of Wm. Acheson, Goderich, All say they enjoyed themselves im- mensely, especially oue young gen- tleman well known in the stationary business, who, rumor says, likes Gode- erich straiton(ed) ways. Mr Joseph Stephenson has sold his property on the.London road, a short distance below town. It consists of 2i actee, with house, &c., and has been purchased by Mr Richard Tay- lor, of the Maitland block, Hullett, who gets it at $750. It is a pretty place and cheap at this figure. Mr Stevenson goes to Manitoba and Mr Taylor will move here. On Wednesday evening a merry crowd of young people started four - id -hand from the store of Mr James Combe, for the house of Geo} Middle- ton, Esq., Goderich township. After spending a social time they returned, loud in their praises of the hospitality of this gentiemai. and his esteemed family. THE CHARITY CONCERT.—A crowd that packed the town hall from the stago to the landing, assembled on uesday night, to assist in raising undo for the poor of the town, and at the satire time listen to an excellent entertainment that passed off from beginning to end as pleasantly as could be desired. The programme embraced a selection by the Doherty Organ band and one by the Doherty. Orchestra, both well given. Quar- tettes by Messrs Sibly, Holloway, and Misses A. and E. Rumball, and also one by Messrs Shearer, Jackeon,Brew er and Sibley. Recitations by Mr Brewer and Mr Bruce, that of the former being "Bank note literature," showing some of the novel couplets often inscribed on bank notes, and that of Mr Bruce being humorous "a colored deacon's sermon." Mr and Miss Combo gave an instrumental duet ; also Mies Combe and Mr Shear- er ; while Messrs Cook, Shearer and Emerton gave an excellent violin and guitar trio. Duets were sang by Messrs Bruce and Cole, Mr Sibley and Mise E. Rumball, and Misses Hearn and Jackson. Both the latter are comparative strangers to a Clinton audience, though living here. as we believe this was their first public ap- pearance in a general concert, and it does not reflect in any way on the other singers, who are all well known and pomlar, to say that both ladies made a very favorable impres- sion. Miss Hear has an especially atron voice, w lob. she can use to good effect. Miss Jackson's, though not quite so full, shows the advantage of training, and our townspeople will be pleased to hear them on any future occasion. Both also sang solos, as did Mr R. Foster, the program clos- ing with a Euphonian solo by Mr Grey. The decorations of the stage were beautiful, and showed plainly that male hands had not put on the artistic touches. All who participat- ed in the concert are entitled to cred- it for their work,but Messrs T. Jackson and Shearer in particular are worthy of special mention, because upon their shoulders the principal part of the work of preparation rested. The ac- companiments were played by Misses Hearn, Boles and MrShearer. At the close the announcement was made that the proceeds, amounting to over $87, would be handed over to a com- mittee for disposal among the poor. The chair was occupied by R. Holmes. The funds have been handed over to Messrs R. Irwin and J. McGarva,for proper disposal to those who are really in need of and deserving as- sistance. If the pastors of the differ- ent churches, or any one else, will make known to these gentlemen,caees in their congregation, or that have come under their notice, where help ie tequired, the matter will be attend- ed to. Our townspeople cannot ex- pect that these gentlemen will hunt up all the poor and needy, but they offer to do what they can towards re- lieving them, if the cases are made known to them. Rev ' yingetone lectured in Watford on Tasday evening. Mr Seldon will preach in Batten - bury St. church, on Sunday morning, and Mr W. F. Campbell, of Holmes- vine, in the evening, Mr Livingstone being at Brownsville. Rev. A.. Stewart's brother died in New Orleans, not New York, as men- tioned last week, of pnuemonia. Mr Stewart who has been away attending the funeral returned this week. Rev J. Edge was engaged in mis- sionary work, on the Kippen circuit, on Sunday, He was accompanied by Rev W. T. Campbell, of Holmesville. Mr Edge's work here was supplied by Rev H. Irvine of the Nile, who is one of the most acceptable ministers of the Goderich district, and bids fair to develop into an exceptionally useful man. NOT VERY LIBERAL.—The mem- bership of the Seaforth Presbyterian churh Is now something over 540. Dura the past year there was con - 1/2 d for general church purposes the sum of $2,902, and for the schemes of the church $850, making the total contributions off:he congregation fur ) the year $3,752—Expositor. [The Presbyterians of Seaforth may be large in numbers, but compared to other congregations they seem to be small in liberality. Clinton Presby- terians only number about half as many as their :Seaforth brethren, but they contributed ivvithin a few dollars of as much as the latter, according to the figures published last week. Death of Hon. Wm. Cayley. The death of Hon. Wm. Cayley, which took place at his residence, No. 90, Beverly street, Toronto, on Sunday, removes from the scene one who, althoughhardly known to the present generation, played a very conspicuous part in the o.ld Parliament of Canada, and is remembered by many of the old settlers of Huron.— Mr Cayley was a member of an old Yorkshire family, but spent a good portion of his youth in Russia. He took his degree at Christ church, Ox- ford, and shortly afterwards came to this country with two brothers. Mr Cayley soon became an active politi- cian in Canada, and in August, 1815, was asked by the late Sir Wm. Draper to join , his ministry as Inspector - General, which he did, although he did not obtain a seat in the House until about six months afterwards— in 1846—when be became member for the county of Huron, as a Con- servative, beating Mr J. Longworth. In 1851 Mr Cayley was beaten, here by the Hon. Malcolm Cameron, but in 1854 Cayley was again elected over Mr Thomas McQueen, at that time editor of the Signal. In 1857 the late John Holmes, of Holmesville, who was at that time supported by the Reformers, succeeded in defeating Mr Cayley, and it is a singular fact that the members (of Mr Holmes' family are to -day active politicians on the opposite side to that then es- poused by their father. Mr Cayley ran again in 1863, but was defeated by Mr James Dickson, of Tucker - smith, now Registrar for the county. Although the credit of first advocat- ing protdction inTanada is claimed by others, to Mr Clayley belongs the honor of having been the first to in- troduce the subject of protection to home industries in Parliament, which he did in 1858, carrying changes in the tariff in that direction on that occasion. Since Confederation he has taken no part in public affairs, with the exceptionof for a couple of years holding office in connection with the Treasury Department of On • tario. He had a family of three sons and three daughters. His eldest son is rector of St. George's church, To- ronto; another, Frank, is a well known real estate dealer in the same city, and the third, Hugh, is member • for Calgary in the North-west Assembly. One of the daughters married Capt. Glascott, of the 30th regiment. and lives in Ireland; another married Mr James Cartwright, and died of diph- theria a few weeks ago, and a third, single, survives him. DOMINION GRANGE.—Among the officers elected for the Dominion Grange this year are, George Hood, Sunshine, worthy Treasurer ; and James Snell, Hullett, worthy assis- tant stewart. Reith Bros. have disposed of their furniture and undertaking stock to Mr Joseph Cbidley, who has amalga- mated it with his own. We under- stand that Mr James Reith will go to British Columbia on a prospecting tour. We are sorry to lose the boys from town, as both are good citizens. GOING WEST.—Quite a number gathered at the Council Room to ar- range for a Colonists train to Mani- toba; about fifteen railway agents were present. itt was decided to leave Clinton, on the afternoon of the 18th of March. Parties wanting space, &c. apply early to either A. O. Pattison, G. T. R. agent or W. Jackson, Town agent, Clinton. Mr Geo. Hanley is unnecessarily indignant in denying what he was not charged with. Our paragraph last week concerning the Racey mat- ter did not say that he was the cause of the "espionage and annoyance," though to any one desirous of mis- construing it, we admit it could be misconstrued by its connection with the preceding sentences. We bad no intention, however, of charging Mr Hanley with it. But we repeat our statement that the family has been subject to a great deal of annoyance, at whose hands we know not, of the most contemptible kind. Rev. Mr Livingston, of Clinton, gave a lecture in the Methodist church on Friday evening last, under the auspices of the Y. P. A. entitled "Tho Human Voice." As an elocutionist the reverend gentleman has few equals, and what he does not know about the human voice is scarely worth knowing. IIis imit• ation of the unique style of Rev. DeWitt Talmage, theeminent Brooklyn divine was true to life, while his mimicry of a class of children reading the piece entitled "Let dogs delight, &o.," con- vulsed the audience with langhtcr. If Mr Livingstone should again visit us he will be greeted with h bumper house —Kincardine Reporter. To CORRaAPONPRNTS. — Thorn is no occasion for any items of interest which occur in any of the surrounding town- ships to go by without mention in The NEw ERA. We want to catch every item that is going, and in every locality there must be one person who will keep us posted on the events of the neighor- hood. Send in the items and wo will print them. We supply all regular cor- respondents with copy paper and stamp- ed envelopes. We want all the local news. SLEIGHS ! VERY CHEAP X X Great - Bargains In Odd Lines of Goods which were lest over from the holiday trade. TERMS CASH EGGS R WOOD Chris. Diokson,Clinton WHO'S YOUR MATTE We are the largest dealers in Hats in the County, and we show a tremendous assortment in Mens,Youths,Boys& Ohildrens HATS If you want to see all the Latest and Newest Styles, come and see us. If you want to seel the greatest value in the County, come and see our 5Oc,,75c1.'. $111A S In a very short time our Spring and _Summer Stock will be complete, and we will show some wonderful Novelties. Wo have some New York lines that will surprise the buyers. Clearing Sale! LI Having purchased the Stock of - Messrs Geo. E. Pay & Co., at 6 cents on the Dollar, I will offer icon Wednesday, Feb. 26, At less than wholesale cost, in order to clear it out before the 1st of April. t. JOHN tiVISEM AN THE LOW PRICED STORE, CLINTON TEN DAYS MORE AUCTION SALE Every night during that time at Angus old stand. Stuff must go, no reserve. The highest bidder carries off the parcel. Now is the time to get Cheap Goods. Don't miss the chance. 0 ROBERTSON'S GREAT CASH STORE - - CLINTON' THIS WEEK ! spec'al line of C1bn NflVAO We are showing a 'Ladies White New styles for spring in Bridal Trousseau's, Dress- - es, Infant Robes, White Dresses and Aprons. Correct styles and better value than ever, at prices to suit the times. NEW EMBROIDERIES, good goods at the lowest prices. CORSETS All our leading lines in stock, the Yatisi, Watchspring and Caraline, and full assortment bf cheap lines. We are offering our stock of - BLACK WOOL HOSE Cheap to clear. Liberal reductions in the prices of our winter goods. Stock well assorted in all lines. Beesley's Great Millinery Emporium. Jackson Brothers, The Ladies FaY18 StaIisllkilt 'TATTERS anti FURRIERS, CLINTON 1