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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-05-08, Page 8(Unton Kew(gxn FRIDAY, MAY e 1s91 LOCAL NOTICES Single and Double Harness, Burse Clothing, deo. Johnston se Armour. Window Shades are good, if bo't at Cooper's Book Store Wall Papers, and Borders, choice assortment, at J. Copp's City Paint Shop. J. W. Irwin is paying 10 cents cash for Eggs, and 11 cents trade. To decorate our homes at a moderate cost go to Cooper's Book Store. Spring goods have arrived, Ladies Kid Boots, e1 a pair, at James Twitchell's Clinton. lOe. Cash for Eggs at Clark & Hill's Egg Emporium, next to New Era oliice Your baby wants a Carriage bo't at Cooper's Book Store. Seeds.—For fresh Mangold, Carrot, Turnip andGardeu and Ziemer Betide, and for General Groceries, go to the Central, 1%icMe•lncav d: WILTSE. Hundreds of rolls of Wall Paper have left our shop but we still have thousands. W. Cooper & Co. Mi.ssns WALTON A: ltlol tusos have succeeded in buying a bankrupt stock at 521 cents on the dollar, consisting of Scotch, English and Canadian tweeds, which they will run off at close prices. Farther particulars next week. We have just received a splendid range of CASHMERE HOSIERY, Ladies' and Children's sizes, either plain or ribbed. See our ABSOLUTELY STA.1NLLss FAST BLACK Cotton an Lisle 'Thread Hose, The best in the market. Estate JNO. HOD:AeNS. gen (°E'1p111Cgi. MORE LIGHT.—The electric light at the head ot Albert street was, for the first) time, brought into use on Thursday evening. It is a decided advantage to that end of the town. THE WATERING CART.—Come and sprinkle, little cart, bow we wonder where thou art, come and lay the dust, we pray, eprirr4le, sprinkle, all the day. When the saucy gusts arise, dashing dust in ears and eyes, then, oh, come and do your part 1 sprinkle, sprinkle, Itttle cart. FINE CATTLE.—On Saturday last ]Messrs Ranaford disposed of 38 head of exceptionally fine young cattle. the total weight of which was 55,210 lbs., or an average of 1,450 lbs. each.— Several of them went, iudividually, as high as 1,600 lbs, an uncommon weight for young animals. OLD WooD,—The other day Mr J. Ransford showed us part of a picket fence that had been erected by his father, at Stapleton, sixty years be- fore. The wood was cherry, and evi- dently iu just as good a condition as the day when first put up, showing not the slightest sign of decay. IT Sr,cc•EEnan —The other day 3Ir Charlie Avery left his Mcrae tied to a poet on Albert street, while ho was attending to some bttsirless, but the horse, getting frightened by a piece of loose paper, tried to walk around the post. It succeeded, but success was at the expense of a shaft of the Daisy Road Cart, to which it was at- tached. OCR BREF:DING lloa,Es.--We have received from Williamson & Co., To- ronto, a book oo ''The breeding of Horses in Canada." The author of the articles triolein is, H. Quetton St. George, who advocates the raising of more first class drivers and roadsters, claiming that this class 01 stock will prove a good investment for those who are in a position to go into it, A FINE Moen,—When Captain mmiasioned Mr W Thornton to oke him a model of bobbin's Life Boat. It was an intricate and defi- tejob) involving many days of )lard ASSESSMENT — The following figures are from the assessment returns: — 9 9 �^NN He,92 m9'� Tr fo ti. St. Andrews $154 Ota) 614 950 5179 910 St, lathes .. 1:14 410 7 500 141 410 St. Johne 140 1433 11 0011 151 435 lit. Georlle's... 1411 3(10 11 kin iro, Ito Non-resident 1175 • Total1A91 5)41 700 645 300 5597 000 1390 580 395 41 050 120 445 1359 (1141 8140 46 1111) 627 4110 184`4 569 345 49 00e 614 543 A BRILLIANT METEOR.—Sunday, afternoon, about 6.45, an unusual sight was witnessed by those who happened to be looking towards the southern sky. A large meteor or aerolite was seen to sail slowly across the sky from east to west, apparent - yl but a short distance from the earth. The meteor was of a pale green color, and despite the fact that the sun was shining brightly, the brilliancy of the strange object was quite noticeable. Had it appeared at night, no doubt the effect would have been considerably more surprising. The London papers also mention °the fact of it k'eing noticed there. FIRE.—Between 12 and 1 o'clock Saturday night, the fire alarm startled people, who, on getting down street, found the fire located in Mude's res- taurant. The store had been kept open a little later than usual, and a lamp in the window exploded. No one was in the store at the time, but Mrs Mude, sitting upetairs, heard the flames, and quickly gave the alarm. Some. fire -crackers in the window helped to spread the flames, which soon bad a hrm hold on the shelves, etc. Before the engine bad got to work a 'bucket brigade" kept the !Hames well in check, but the fire had got into the ceiling, and could only be reached by the stream from the engine, The fire worked its way in- to the store lately occupied by Mr. niter, and also into Mr Wilkie's office, but was checked before doing much damage. Mr Mude's stock was badly injured by water; he had an insurance on his stock, and also on the furniture. Had the fire once got a firm hold, it Would have made bad work of the whole corner, as the wind was blowing pretty strong. Mr. Mode is rather unfortunate, be having been burned out in Wingham, where they narrow. ly escaped with their lives. Andrews, of Toronto, was here, he co m labor, but Mr Thornton was equal to the occasion, and has just completed the model, whi^h is on exhibition at Biddlecomb's store. it is a specimen of good workmanship. Ward Attu IMOKEN.—The Exeter Advu- cote says: --One day last week while at Clinton, 3 a year old sou of Mr Thos. Sweet, south of Exeter, was walking acrpss a large culvert situated on the railroad, he accidently slipped and tell to the bottom, breaking his arm be. tweets the wrist and elbow. His eld- er brother, who was with him at the time, managed to get him home, when medical aid was summoned and the injured limb properly cared for. DEAL IN YOUR owN TOWN,—The manor woman who thinks he or she can get better bargains from some outside place than from Clinton merchants should study the advertis- ing columns of the NEW ERA. By doing so they would be speedily un- deceived. Clinton merchants import direct at as great au advantage as do the merchants of larger places, and they can afford to treat their custom- ers more liberally because their taxes, rent and other expenses are less, and because they can live and prosper upon smaller profits than those sought by their competitors in the citiee. The ladies are not the only ones who need to learn these facts. There are not a few men who think it the pro- per caper to go elsewhere when. they wish to purchase wearing apparel. Why they do so it would be hard to say. Our tailors and our shoemakers have nothing to learn from outside competitors, either in style, finish, or workmanship. By -ging in your - own town, everybody receives some benefit. By dealing elsewhere, no one beyond the dealer does. NoTEs. —Mrs Taffs, of Belgrave, removed a waggon load of flowers from Clinton to her home last week, Half -a -dozen "Safety'`bicycles are in use here now; Cooper & Co. the agents, having pushed their sale; there are also several high wheels in use. Mr Geo Rumball leaves this week for West Superior, Minn; Mr W Spindler also takes his departure for Duluth, where he has a brother resi- ding. Mr A W Carslake, who left town a.abort time ago, is now living in the old country. Mr T C Bruce bas opened a dental office in Park- hill, and placed Mr Robt Agnew in charge thereof. Quite a number ot trees were set out on Arbor Day. Mr Robt Fitzsimons and family took their departure for Winnipeg, on Tuesday, where he expects to reside in future. Mr Chas Newmarch, of Stapleton, has been quite ill for acme time, and it is said he is hardly likely to recover. Mr Geo Page has taken a situation in Wingham. Miss M Doherty has returned from Alma College, St Thomas. Mise May SouthcottL of LQpdon, is spegdin a. few days with her sister, Mrs los Clark. The I O F have secured the use of the OddfeIlows' Hall, wherein to hold their meetings. Mr Farran has planted about ten acres of fruit trees this spring. There was a slight fall of snow on Sunday night. The office of the Custom's Collector, after this month, will be in the rooms over Manning & Scott's, Mr T. Calbick returned this week to British Colum- bia. The census enumerators have got through their duties here. and we understand that the commissioner for this biding congratulated them on the neatness of their returns. Mrs 5 Coats, who has been visiting in To- ronto for a short time, returned hotne on Saturday night. Mrs W Taylor sent some excellent rhubarb to this office this week. The annual meeting of the Mechanics' Institute was held last (Thursday) night. Mrs \"hit- tinghatrY, of Hnlmesville, left here tor (. u'Appelle, N. W. T., on Tuesday. A meeting for the revision of the prize list of the Huron Central Agri- cultural Society, will be held in.the Council Room, on Monaav afternoon neat. If the rumor is well founded, -the Public School Board are about to apply for a patent for an ornamental and useful tree protector, a sample of which may be seen on the corner of the school ground. The Division Court held a sitting on friday last, but only disposed of two cases during the day, carrying over to the next court a number of cases. James Mc- Clacherty was visiting his best girl in Mitchell last week, in spite of the weather. Mr Kemp and family left last Saturday for Cleveland, Ohio. If you are going to the old country, secure your state rooms early, from A O Pattisou, who can book you over any line via Montreal or New York, at the lowest rates. Mr Smith ship- ped a car of stock to Toronto, and Mr Watson shipped two to Montreal, this week. The Canadian Order of Home Circles had five more applications on Tuesday; the next meeting is on May 19th. There will be cheap railway rates on May 23 and 2.5, gond to re • turn on the 26th, at single tare, The Septennial Society meets on May' 12th, in the Orange Hall, at 8 p, m. Parties moving to United States points should call on A (1 Pattison for a certificate, and avoid trouble at the lines. John Straiton, of Gode- rich, has been very ill for some time. Mr Chiltion,U 5 Consul, Goderich, is also laid up. Thomas McKenzie is bringing in a large quantity of lum- her, for building purposes, this year. A person writes to us and says:—The Health Inspector should gage the southern portion of the town a little attention. S S Cooper is getting a large quantity of • lumber and lime. W Jackson has been appointed agent for the Beaver line of steamships. People cannot be too careful about fire, the other day a business man lit a match to look at something in the cellarway at his store, afterwards throwing the extinguished match (as he thought) on the floor; 'shortly arferwards an incipient tire was dis- covered, which in five minutes more would have got beyond control. Mr Thos Moon, formerly of Clinton, but late of Toronto express office, has left the same and takes a run for the new Ontario Express Company, between Toronto and Collingwood. Mr Mat- thews, mail clerk, died at Goderich, on Monday last, and his body was taken to Brantford, for interment; he was the first mail clerk who ever en- tered Godericb, on a passenger train, An advertisement in a hotel register will do as much good, in drawing customrr; as if set up in a cemetery, Mr M Beckwith, of Wingham, has taken a situation with Mr W Young, baker. Mrs Howie, of Ripley, who recently )rad a 30 lb tumor removed from her person, by Clinton doctors, has entirely recovered,andlleft for her home thin week. Mrs J It Smith, of the 16th con, Goderich township, has been troubled with an abscess, and a small portion of her ribs was remov- ed in order to drain the abscess; she is improving. We understand that Mr Thos Jackson has bought the house lately occupied by Dr Reeve. Jt is hoped that the recent frosts have not done any damage, Ullirrt tt Notes. Miss Williams gave two very in wresting discourses in Outario. St Methodist uu Sunday last. A very large number attended the Sacramental services of Rattenbury St Church, on Sunday last, as also those of Ontario St. At the meeting of We Quarterly Official Board of Rattenbury S Church, on Tuesday evening, Mi Shilton reported that the circuit reg- ister contained the names of 313 members when he assumed charge; during the past year there bad been 72 withdrawals, by removal and death, (a pretty heavy drain on a congrega- tion)but this was offset by the addition of 75 new members -52 being received on trial, and 23 by letter, so that the total membership at present was 315. This is considered a very good show- ing in view of the excepttonal circum- stances through which all churches are passiug by way of removals. Mr H Foster was elected ai delegate to Last Saturday was bargain day, and there were bargains the District Meeting, to be held in in reality. Hundreds of buyers visited our store and uoderich, on the 20th and 21st of y May, and W. R. Lough and R. i went home with smiling faces. They found that our iliwwwionst magt SATURDAY Bzt- SATURDAY BARGAIN SIMMS BARGAIN DAY DAY Holmes ss representatives to the Sta. announcement of Saturday Bargain day was a reality. tioning Committee. On Thursday evening last Rev. Ed. Sullivan, Bishop of Algoma, gave au eloquent address to the members of St Fouls church,on Missionary Labor. His Lordship has that remarkable oratorical power which touches the feelings without any apparent effort on the part of the speaker, and his description ofthe life and death of David Livingston brought soba into many throats. On the following morning he met the members of The Womans Auxiliary, at the residence of Mr Brewer, and spoke to them for an hour on the distressed state of many of the Missionaries in his dio- cese,and the thankfulness with whioh they received the contributions from this source, thereby renewing the zeal of the ladies in their good work. He also spoke of the rapid evange- lization of the lndians,and the various occupations in which they were en- gaged, among these was the making of cloth, in which buanch of industry they are very successful, SUCCESS OF A HuaoNteN.—The following, from a Seaforth paper, re- fers to a young man well known in this place, he having attended Clin- ton Collegiate Institute for a con- siderable length of time, and the NEW ERA extends its congratulations for his success:—"The friends of Mr Geo McKinley, son of John McKim - icy, Esq, of Egmoudville, will be pleased to learn of the brilliant career of that gentleman. He has carried off three prizes at the 'Wesleyan Seminary, Montreal, one of which is Bishop's gold medal, another the Rebecca prize, and on the third he and another student were equal. His attainments are very highly spoken of by the professors. This is a great honor to our townsman. He is studying for the Methodist ministry and will no doubt take a high posi- tion as a preacher. DEATH 0i' A \et.1.-tCS(4W14 MIN - 181 En. -Word was received last week of the death of Rev Charles Lovell. The sail event occurred in Drum- mondville, wbere be has, been living a retired life for some years. Death was caused by general debility. Mr Lavell was a Canadian by birth. in early life he went to Kingston, learnt(' the printing business, and afterwards assumed a position in the Guardian oflice, Toronto. He entered the min- istry in 18.2. His stations were al- ways prominent ones, includingTo- ronto, Kingston, Montreal, Hamilton, London, Brantford, St. Catharines, Seaforth, etc. For years he filled the office of chairman of districts. He was a good preacher, his cultured addresses being much enjoyed, but beyond this he was an earnest, de- voted Christian, one whose life was intensely pure and noble. He had frequently preached in Clinton, and was web known here. Be was a brother of Dr Michael Lavell, warden of the Kingston penitentiary, and of the Rev John Lavell, at one time pastor of the Unitarian church in Toronto. Failing health led to his retirement from the active work of the ministry nine years ago. The funeral took place Friday afternoon, and drew together a large concourse of people, including a considerable dumber of his ministerial brethren Worn a distance. RIDING A BRONCHO,—The other day a yenturesome youth thought he could lock his lege around a broncho pony so tight that the little brute could not shake him off or dislodge 'IBm, and he went cantering.down street in great glee, until the animal took a sudden turn, and Bent him fly- ing through space till it landed him in a dirty ditch, while the broncho went on its way. It ,"t -ated quite a little fun. Sor1ETHrNti NEW IN THE HISTORY OF FIRE INSURANCE.—We under- stand that the "Gore Mutual Fire Insurance Co" bas recently returned to its members in Clinton, insured on the Mutual plan, something over one hundred dollars, or about twenty per cent of the annual assessment. This is the first time we ever heard of an Insurance Company returning pre- miums to its members, and it certain- ly speaks well for the management of the "Gore." We are informed that the Directors have rtt Bided :o main- tain a cash rest ' ; 100,000 and to refiled to the wattle., • • the company all of the net yearly pe fits over that amount; those iu-te leg with this company will therefore get their in- surance done at cost. We bespeak for the .Gore a large increase to its business in this town. FIT IT ur.—It seems to us that the Property Committee of the council might spend a little money in fixing up the stage of the Town Hall. In neither of the side rooms off the plat- form is there any accommodation for dressing; as a matter of fact there is not even accommodation for a lamp, two or three broken backed chairs being all tl,e equipment of these rooms, so that there are no conveniences whatever for those who may be taking part in public per- formances, and it would not cost much to hang the stage lamps by something more artistic than pieces of zig-zag wire. Even more revenue than we get, could be derived from the town hall, if it was fixed a little, as some of the beat companies pass the town because of the imperfect stage accommodations. While tie improvements to the dressing rooms are being made the Tampa in the hall should be looked after, as they leak about as much oil as they consume. We must apologize to the )Many customers that were ob lilted to leave without being waited upon. This will not occur again, as we have engaged extra help for Saturday, so that every one who comes will be waited upon properly, NOTE OUR PRICES FOR THIS SATURDAY No. 1 Lot --Gloves and Stockings, 10c, worth 20. No. 2 Lot—Ribbons and Laces to be cleaned out at 5c. worth 12 No. 3 Lot—Children's and 'Misses Ribbed Vests at IOe.worth 20 No. 4 Lot—Plain and Fancy Belts at 25c. worth +35 and 40 No. 5 Lot—Prints and Sateens, away down Still a few of those wonderful Hats left at 25e. to $1.25 Vire want to see you on { TUES EDNES THURS FRI AIld sure On I SATUR worth from 75c Tell your neighbors about us, and ask Mrs Smith to show you that lovely Black Henrietta Dress she bought from us on Saturday, at 43c,_ worth 60c., A few pieces of DRESS GOODS left at 5c, worth 10c. Also a few sets of LACE CURTAINS at 40c., to be cleaned out. Come and see us every day in the weep. Wo will treat you well. 1)o not forget SATURDAY, as there will be special prices, Come early to avoid the rush. BERTSON'S LEAT CASH STORE CLINTON. Interestin Facts We think we are sound iu out belief that ever buyer buys where he gets the best value for his money. Assuming that fact to be incontrovertible, let us place our case before you. We make Men and Boy's Clothing. We have been over thirty years at it, and have ample means, in addition to valuable experience, and a thorough knowledge of The wants of The People We make Clothing that will give entire satis- faction to the wearer, and adding to this the Fit, Fashion, Fabric and Assortment, leaves us convinced we are right, not only in the make, but in our prices. Our' Leaders are BOY'S SUITS $1.50 MEN'S SUITS, $7 & $10 BOY'S PANTS k3c. MEN'S PANTS, $2. It is to your interest to see these goods. Jackson Brothers Clothiers, Furnishers and Hatters. CLINTON, ONT. And Bordering to match Window - Blinds, Ceiling Decorations, etc: In the very latest designs, and at lowest prices V W. H. SIMPSON, CL=NTO'- Is t� WE WISH TO CALL ATTENTION TO OUR Millinery Depart't Which is now stocked with a superior class of goods, all new and the latest styles. Prices as low as the lowest. Don't buy until you see our HATS AND BONNETS In DRESS Goods Our stock is large and well selected. DRESS MAKING Bono in first-class style MANTLE GOODS In all the new mares and at reasonable prices. All goods bought in the house will be cut and fitted free of charge. See the Teri Cent .PRINTS we are selling at Seven Cents Plumsteel - & - Gibbings .1prile1, 91 CZr=1\T"'T'o11\T A tl'r: boar t. EESLErC New -Yoxk - Bats This week we have opened out another lot of LADIES and CHILDREN'S HATS, the very latest styles and patterns COXISErrS FORM A SPECIALTY WITH US Anil it is 110 boast, to say that nn i)etter selected an ass')'tulent can 'be fonnli :tnywltere. HYGEIAN The WA9'Cusl'I.1Nt: is not as well known but possesses great merit, and we wish to draw your attention speci- ally to it. rhe springs are made of the same quality of st,el as aro C1,jj1 watch springs, and are l� D extremely flexible and cannot be broken. - They are so placed that they can readily • The FEATHERBONE is a Corset that is made without cording or steels, the ribs being filled with nothing but Feather bones. It is a good corset at $1. The Elegant Corset, which also sells ;11 $1, is filled with cane, and is steam -madd- ed, after French pattern. Cronmpton's CORALINE, another $1 Cor set, is well known and gives excellent satis- faction. We have always a full stock. The FAMOUS is a good Corset for 75 cents, is also the ERMINE, for 50 cents. _„ T In Ladies and -Children's WAISTS we. keep Cr'ompten'.1 ennim m souse IIYGEIAN, which we sell at $1.20 and 90 cents respectis ,le. We have always a complete stock of Corset and Dress 4r,, Iq be taken out, the ('br- sot may then be laun- dried, end the springs replaced iu perfect po- sition again, and with only a few ' minutes work. It is the most practical and common souse invention of the ate 1t1„1 makes tho most (linable and des- irable t beset ever of- f( red, We sell it at Beesley's Great Millinery Imp;rluen. SEs1abIishenfTho Laves Favorflo