Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1891-05-15, Page 8• • flnton�l, i w 11OTr8,----And now the head of the »ESQ`Iti .TE MCOVIsTTIM, bons° kpows positively that spring !here; cold hasbtud a mild request to heat the carpet 14-e, cuter than half a dozen early robbhns.. eldest child of hSr J. W, Green, late , of Parkhill, wits taken in with con- vulslons, on Monday, and, for a time bis life was despaired of, but itis getting beater, Mr W. Mclver, who leas been working in Minnesota, re- turned on Monday; he says there is Wall Papers, and Borders, choice plenty of work in his line—masonry tamertrrient, at J. Copp's City Paint —out there, Mr Charles Newmarch, who bas been dangerously ill for seve- ral weeks, is improving. The family of Mr Geo. Tedford left here on Tues. day for Grand Crossing, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, where Mr Tedford has been working for some time.— Mr Budge, baker, late with Mr Boyd, has taken a situation in Blyth; the sporting circles in town will miss him, as be was an active spirit there in. Mr John Currie, of this place has, leased the bar of the Park House, Goderich, and will take charge there- of next week. Last Sunday's rain was welcomed by all; vegetation has been greatly refreshed after the some - Your baby wants a Carriage what prolonged drought, but the rain bo'.t at Cooper's Book Store. was not heavy enough. People are See our Lace and Lace Col- asking if the 25th of May will be ob- ars which aro offered at less served as a holiday; it is proclaimed a Votau Wholesale prices. holiday Everybody owning a garden BEESLEY & CO is busy planting the same; as soon as anything grows, the cows that are allowed to run at large will look after it. Mrs Geo. Swarts, of Goderich, formerly of Clinton, has been serious• ly ill for several days, but is now improving. Never judge a man by his appearance; a shabby coat may contain an editor, while the man wearing a high toned plug hat, and supporting a dude cane, may be one of his delinquent eubscribers. Clin• ton lost an estimable young lady this week, and G.derich was the gainer; her name .,,as Gauley, now it is Mrs McGratten. Cantelon Bros. shipped 2,700ounds of butter, to a Montreal firm, during the past few weeks. The business portion of the town of Allis- ton was destroyed by fire last Friday; Mr T. C. Bruce comes from that place, and some of his relatives were losers by the occurrence. Miss Ethel Van - tassel is home on a visit. Mr W. Tedford, who holds a responsible po- LOST.—Lost, Strayed or Stolen, on sition in one of the large vfholeeale the 6th inst., a Pug dog, answering to houses of the west, is home for his the name of Pearl. She is about 2 years holidays. Rev E. Medd, of Iona, was old, with black -=ears, nose and claws, a caller here on Monday. Miss Oliver, buff:oolor, with 4 molds on its cheeks. of Seaforth, was visiting her old ",' Aiiy,,one returning the same or giving friends last week. Mr A. R. Smith, information to iia whereabouts, will be of Brussels, was here for a short time well rewarded. R. RANSFORD. on Thursday; Clinton evidently has an attraction for Sandy yet. Jackson Bros. speak of putting in piste glass fronts in both stores occupied by them. Mr James Bowden, of Gode- rich towuship, who has been ailing for sometime, was in town on Satur- day, for the first time in several mouths, and is still very weak, but is improving slightly. It is said that Jackson Bros. will he agents of the new Ontario Express Co., as soon as it gets into active operation. Mr J. Wiseman is at present in Chicago, but expects to commence business in Ontario again. The other day, while Mr J. W. Hill was transact,og some business at a farmer's, in Goderich township, his horse (a livery) became frightened and broke away from its fastenings, running down the road and into another farmer's yard; the buggy was considerably broken, but how it happened is hard to tell, as it did not upset. Mr Will Elcoat, of Tuckersmith, took home a nice cover- ed buggy the other day, from Rum - ball's carriage shop. The new build- FRiD4 Z, MAX LACAL NOTICES 'Single and 7)Quble Harness, Horse +Qsothing, 4ko. Johnstou & Armour. r �11idow Shades are good, if I't at Cooper's Book Store Mop. J. W, Irwin is paying 10 cents cash for Eggs, and 11 eelits trade, J o decorate your Moines at a Moderate cost go to Cooper's Book Store, Spring goods have arrived, Ladies Kid Boots, 91 a pair, at James Twitohell's Clinton. 1Oc. Cash for Eggs at Clark Sill's egg Emporium, next to New Era office Seeds: For fresh Mangold, Carrot, Turnip and Garden and Flower Seeds, and for General Groceries, go to the 'Central, McMunnnx & WisrsE. Hundreds of rolls of Wall Paper have left our shop but we still have thousands. W. :Cooper & Co. NEW -BC OK STORE.—Hav- ing b aught sit the business of A. Weir, the undersigned will continue the same and will be ready for business, with large additions of New Stock, next week. ROBBINS BROS. LOST.—A small pass -book (North American Life Insurance Co. po,ket memorandum) containing a number of entries. Of no use to an; " one but owner. Finder will be rewarded on repnrning same to HAYWARD'S 4arriege Shop. Znavll i1kopito. PAINFUL ACCIDENT. -- A lour• year-old son of Mr Sam Wilson, car- penter, Rattenbury street, met with an exceedingly. painful accident one day last week. He was up a ladder and accidentally slipped down, a nail catching and tearing his person. It was at first thought that the result would be fatal. but he is progressing favorably. MEDICAL —Mr Robert L. Gibson, of this place, who has passed success- fully his medical examination at Mc- Gill University, intends going to the old country in about a month, to prosecute his studies, but in the meantime will assist Dr Gunn in his practice here. Dr J. W. Shaw, of Brussels, has rented she office lately occupied by Dr Reeve; he is a son of the 'principal of Brussels Puhlic School, and was at one time in charge of Blyth School. FRUIT PROSPECTS.—Mr A. McD. Allan, the well known fruit expert, was in town on Saturday, having just concluded a lecturing tour before some of the Mechanics' Institutes up north. Asked bis opinion concerning fruit prospects he stated that he did not think the frost had affected the buds in this section . in the slightest, and went on to say that if farmers desired to get the best returns from their orchards, they should cultivate them just as much as other parts of the farm. A CANADIAN OUTFIT.—Mr Turn- bull, a prosperous farmer of McKil- lop, is about to visit the land of his birth, Scotland, and in order to show the people over there what Canada can produce he is taking with him a number of Canadian drivers. To make the outfit complete, he pur- chased a handsome covered buggy from Mr Fred Rumball, and a set of fine harness from Mr Jas Twitchell, all of which he takes across the ocean with him. FOR HORSEMEN.—Ever since the passage of the McKinley bill, horse- men have experienced difficulty and loss in passing horses to the other side, and the matter has been dis- cussed at meetings of the Clydesdale and other . horse associations. Oa Monday last the Executive of the Dominion Clydesdale Association met here to consider the matter, when it was decided to send a delegation to Washington to see what could be done towards simplifying the entry of stock. D McIntosh, V S, of Brucefield, and Jas Mitchell, of the Goderich Star, are the delegates. THE WESTERN CIRCUIT.—At a meeting of representatives from sur- rounding towns held at Mitchell, on Wednesday, a circuit for fall races was formed, to be known as the Lake Huron Trotting Circuit. T. S. Ford, Mitchell, was elected preisdent; T. F. Coleman, Seaforth, vice-president; and W. Martyn, Mitchell, secretary. treasurer. Arrangements were made for meetings as follows: Hanover , Aug. 12 and 13; Harriston, Aug. 18 Brussels Aug 21; Goderich, Aug. 25 and 26; Clinton, Aug. 28, Seaforth, Sept. 1, Mitchell, Sept. 4. The con- vention adjourned to meet at the Arlington Hotel Listowel, July 2• at 11 o'clock a. m. Fight between abuirglar and . constable. Ou. Saturday' morning last, this town was thrown into a state of great excitement, by an encounter that took place on the second door of the Com- mercial Hotel, <between a purglar and chief constable Bult>?er, of Listowel, wherein the latter had a narrow es- cape from being murdered, "more by good luck than good management." Bulmer, accompairred by another constable, ,was tracking up a burglar who had robbed a store at Rarriston, the fellow having disposed of the goods at farm houses, etc. He found that he 'had bean trying to sell some of the articles at Stapleton, on Fri- day. Tbe fellow was located at the Commercial Hotel here; Bulmer got here about midnight, and at once secured the assistance of chief Wheat- ley. They decided to wait until morning, when they thought the capture of the man would be easy, and evidently had not anticipated such a desperate resistance as was experienced, or their arrangements would have been different. Just after 6 o'clock, Bulmer, his assistant and Wheatley, went up stairs, and j ordered the fellow to get up. He , did so, and showing a revolver out through the opening of the door, re- marked that he would shoot if the, didn't get out, at the same time clos- ing the door and bolting it. He then stepped to the window and pre- pared to jump out, seeing which Bul- mer said, "The fellow's going to escape by' the window," when Wheat- ley and the assistant ran down stairs and around to the back to prevent it. The fellow aimed his revolver at Wheatley, but did not fire; he then turned and fired through the door at Bulmer, who claims that" he fired back. The man then made a rush out of the bedroom, being caught by Bulmer, who managed to catch the burglar's revolver in his left hand. A desperate struggle ensued, during which Bulmer brought fhe fellow to his knees by a rap on the head with bis free band, but at that moment the robber managed to discharge the revolver, the bullet entering Bul- mer's lett side, cutting a muscle, thus caus&ng his arm to drop instantly. As the fellow got on his feet Bulmer ran to the second stairway, and was followed by the burglar, who, with an oath, said 'I've got you,' and deliber- ately fired anotner shot at him. Then coolly picking the empty cartridges out of his revolver, he reloaded it, walked down stairs, nodded his head to some one who happened to bg com- ing out of the side entrance of the •bar, and ori down street. It all hap- Vaned so quickly that no one had time to go to Bulmer's assistance while he was •struggling with the fel- low. Instantly a chase was entered upon, Bulmer following iu a rig, not withstanding his wound. Passing Mr Paisley's residence, this gentle- man, who was in his slippers, and hearing the racket, joined in the pur- suit, but unfortunately none of the pursuers were armed, and although they tried to get arms as they passed different places, were not for some time successful. The burglar had a good start and kept it. When he reached the diamond he started down the track towards Brucefield, taking good care to keep an easy distance ahead, of his pursuers. In fact he stopped at one time, and, facing those behind him, pointed his revoleer at ing for the use of the Huron Centralthem, and said, loud enough to be Agricultural Society is being rapidly I heard, `Come on, boys.' He left the pushed forward. In Toronto, a few track shortly after passing the Bay - days' since, a young lady, who is well field road, went into the wocds, and And popularly known to Clintonians, was here lost sight of. His pursuers 'find who was formerly a teacher in skirmished around, but seeing nothing our public scool, changed her single of him, all returned home. It was position in life to that of the married just here where the biggest blunder state, by becoming the,wife of a pros- was made. The neighborhood should , parous grain merchant of Douglas, have been aroused, and a determined Man.; we refer to Miss Amelia Plum- search instituted. In the afternoon, mer, who will hereafter be known as after allowing the fellow several hours Mrs Bonsfield; the couple spent a few freedom, a search was instituted, days here, at the home of the bride's constables from Goderich and Blyth parents, and left on Wednesday for helping those here, but no trace of the their Western home. Messrs Robins fellow could be found. Brothers, of Mitchell, have bought NOTES out the book and stationery business of Mr Alex. Weir, of this place, and Mr. H. V. Robins has taken charge of it. In the course of business the other day, Mr F W Watts came across a copper bearing date 1678, over 200 years old; it looks as if it had been in circulation all that time too Bulmec'e wound was dressed, and he was able to go home the same morning. It is thought the fellow has been guilty somewhere of a more serious crime than burglary, or he would not have offered such desperate re - Quite a number of appeals will be sistance to arrest. entered against the assessment roll, He was quite a young man, not mainly' for the addition of names of more than 23, and left the hotel bare - young men entitled to the Franchise. • headed. Mrs Carter, living in St. Johns People who blame others for lack Ward, is very low with consumption, and is not expected to recover. On. Tuesday last Mr. W. Muir got the thumb and fingers of his right band slightly cut in a chamsering machine, at the Foundry. Mr John Gorrell, of Carberry, eldest son of Mr A Gor- rell, of this town, has unfortunately been confined to his room for some months by a severe attack of inflam- matory rheumatism. Mr. Thos. Mc- Kenzie lost a little boy, on Tuesday, the result of a severe cold. Thos Gibson, M. P.P., for East Huron, was in town on Monday, and shook hands with a number of old friends; he looks about as young as be did nearly 20 years ago, when he receiv- ed his first nomination in this town, against his own wish, for the Riding he has represented ever since. The one who was best man with a revol- ver, at a certain place in town, on Sunday, should keep it to himself. G. H. Cook, dentist, has secured an assistant in the person of George E. Moore, of Guelph, who has taken a course in the Cincinnati College of. Dentistry. Mr Thos East, of Park- hill, paid his parents a visit on Wednesday, and took back with him a fine horse. TRANSIT OF MERCIIRY.—On Sat- urday last three of our citizens re- paired to the lawn of H Foster,artist, in order, through his large telescope, they might behold and see what sort of a commodity a transit of Mercury is. At the time they were getting ready,a cloud approached the sun and stood there warming its hands. De- spite all their screeching and •roaring beating tom-toms, firing canons and rattling castanets, the cloud staid till both contacts wers used up. Our gazers than, looked and lo, a tiny spot, large as a half-grown marrow- fat coriander seed, was transiting it- iielf about two digits south of the centre of the sun's disc. This was 13 minutes after 7 o'clock. They looked and looked and tried to anthnar but couldn't. Theysaw neithecontact, but till voted. that it +coiild$not hallo *Mounted to Much as it w no great ebekes of is •Spot altbt.. 11. of courage, should look down the cold barrel of a loaded revolver, in the hands of an expert, and see how their legs will tremble. SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS. — A Mc- Kibbon, a clever young student for the Methodist ministry, and well known here, has succeeded in win- ning the Webster prize and also the Ryerson prize, at Victoria University. Messrs D A Burgess, B A, and J H Giffin, B A, both of Clinton Collegiate, also passed the second year law examination. RAILWAY BONS REFUND — A determined effort is being made by the Municipalities, which have given Railway aid by wayof bonus, to ob- tain a refund from the Dominion Government. About 130 municipal- ities are interested. Of these 120 sent delegates on the 21st inst. to hold an interview with the Govern- ment upon the subject. The deputa- tion will be the largest that has ever interviewed theGovernment. A strong case has been made out and the pro- moters are sanguine of success. Clinton is interested to the extent of $1:0,000, and we are surprised that no deputation has so far been appointed. What are $50 or $60 expense when there Is a prospect of our receiving even a fait proportion of the bons given by the town to the L. I3' &'i3. We -think Witt two of oar very best roe'' in torn should it once be sent, ow Goods Arrived, JUST OPENED, SOME VERY , TOBI3Y THINGS IN MILLINERY, FOR SATURDAY'S TRADE. EVERY LADY IN TOWN SHOULD SEE THEM. NEW FLOWERS NEW TIPS New Rats&Shapes NEW. RIBBONS NEW LACES Take a peep at our EAST WINDOW, and you will see some very nobby Hats and Bonnets. 000 Our DRESS GOODS department is filled with all the new things. Our Plain and Fancy Black Lustres are' taking well. Also, a full range of BLACK HENIIIETTAS, special value. Our SATEENS AND PRINTS are selling like hot cakes.— Another lot of those LOVELY PRINTS , at 10c. worth 12c. We are also showing some lovely patterns in BLACK and WHITE SATEENS, just the thing for mourning. BIG BOOM FOR SATURDAY We have just laid on our Bargain Tables some special cuts for that day only. Don't fail to come and see us. Millinery, Mantle alld Dress Molina our Specialties. OBERTSON'S C'.- EAT CASH STORE CLIN TON CAUTION TO RIFLEMEN. —A lady engaged in her garden, in the west part of the town, about noon on Wed- nesday last,was startled by the whist- ling of' two rifle bullets, which passed just above her head. They came from the south and p •ed northwards. She had previousl, i., xrd the sound of firearns in the qrt.er from which they came. salsa,+ trying their rifles cannot be too careful. BRANCHING OU r—The well-known firm of Jackson Bros, of this place, have bought the Gents' Furnishings and Clothing stock of Duncan & Duncan, Seatorth, and will at once commence a branch business in that place. Mr Jas Jackson, of this town, will have charge of it, and will have with him as cutter, Mr J Greig. of Toronto. This ecterprising firm is known throughout the length and breadth of the land, having made a name for themselves by their close attention to the clothing business, and it is not too much to say that they will be sure to succeed in their ex - tented field. We are in one sense sorry that "Jim" is leaving town, because be is an exceedingly popular and Useful member of society, taking part in a great many public enter- tainments, and his removal will bo a loss to the town; yet we are always pleased to see business "boys" of vim and enterprise orking their way to the front, a bespeak for the firm and their ma ager a cordial reception by the poop- of Seaforth andicinit. AW HATS. Our immense range of fine Straw Hats is now open for Our inspection, and we claim superiority in this branch .d Bordering to marc, Window. Ceiling Decorations, etc, In the very latest designs, and at lowest prices W. H. SIMPSQX, CLIN'TON' Many New Shapes and Colorings are shown this Season Frosh Arrivals JUST RECEIVED New • Dress Goods New Millinery, New Parasols, Ready-MdeClothinQ Tweeds and Cloths Boots and Shoes, All fresh and new. Come and see them. One of the most complete stocks to be found. The fashionable Hat is a straight brim, square crown, Black Straw. We, have many new colorings also, in White,Black, Brpwn, Steel, Black and White Mixtures, Brown Mixtures, &c. Everything new and natty. OUR WINDOW S will this week contain a few of our many styles. JACKSONBROTHERS Clothiers, . Furnishers and Hatters. CLj ' C T, a 0. WE ARE BOUND TO TAKE TH: LEAD FOR LOW PRICES. Plllrnsteel -bi - Gibbing May 13, 91 CLI rolsT Albert. Street. BEEStEC ILLI SrCCK FULL AND COMPLETE With the daintiest Hats, Bonnets, Ribbons, Feather and Flowers we have shown this season, comprising.sa.c stylish new shapes as the Boquet, Gerlach, Coeraa Spider, Dahlia, Maritaina, Rose, Crinkle, Bonton an Terry. Ladies and Children's Fast Blanc] HOSE, absolutely stainless, wax ranted fast black, not to rub o croak, stainless and he ailthful, plain and ribbed, with doubl knees for boys. s W r O (12 V/ - - • "�P 1, n '1111!,°".• 77.7"--1 GLOVE CLEANER—when your light Kids got soile do not throw them away, for we have MATTE GLOVE CLEANER in stock. It is a new prepara for cleansing stains from either Gloves, Woollens or and is very effectual. Price 15c. a cake. We have appointed sole agents. 13eesley's Great Millinery Empuri4 The Ladies Favorite Eslablishrneot 3