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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1891-12-02, Page 1atatfaRatflas-al50 per anatuvas liana In Advance. INDRPENDENrJ .44,G rlif.yrG8--$111574.42d L& NOMINCi SHIM D wurarezatrat wept:, %Publish* al VOL. XIII. -Ng, 52. CLINTON. HURON COUNTY x ONT., WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 2, 1891. WIIOLR NO. 682 Open for Busitiesd and Business Must Be Done, • RITER The Wino and Spirit Merchant, has effected a satisfactory settlement with.his creditors and is again open for busineas. The stock is composed of the finest goods in the world and must be soldA It consists of all lines suitable for Medicinal and Household pat rposes, and the extremely low prices are for a high-class quality of goods only. People who want anything in the liquor line will make e. great mistake it they do not ()erne direct to the Clinton Liquor Store. afar Men in the Trade, in their own interest, should call and see me. J. W. RITER, Liquor Merchant, Albert -St., Clinton Goderich. The Signal will in future be published on Thursdays. Mr. Jas. Addison was in the Queen City the past week. Mr. Harry Clucas spent Sunday in town. 'Mr, T. J. Moorhouse, of My field, was iu Goderich on Thursday. Regular meeting of our city fath- ers op Friday evening, A:chiharenat service was held in St. George's on Sunday afternoon. The Goderich Modolites will com- mence their final exatn. on Monday. .Maitland lodge will elect officers at tho regular meeting next Tuesday ovening. Liverpool lodge No. 140, S.O.E. benevolent society, will hold its qnarterly meeting next Wednesday. The American Consul and family left last week for a winter's visit to Washington. Mies Cooke returned this week ,.w frora a long visit to Chicago and other United States' cities. Twelve ladies and five gentlemen Atteuded tho Soaforth ball last Friday. Regular monthly meeting of the public school board next. Monday evening. Holy communion will be cele- brated at St. George's next Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Howell, of Prince Edward, were the past week visiting at the parsonage, North atreet. Mr. A. M. Todd, of Tnn Huttoat NEws•Rnoortn, was in Saltford and the circular town last Wednesday and Thursday. Inspector Robb was in town on Saturday testing the Modal class students as to their proficiency in drill and calisthenics. Dr. Strongman's subjects on Sun- day wore "Genuine Religion Illus- trated" and "Prosperity Anticipat- A number of town Iota were. sold Tuesday by town treasurer Horton for taxes. The sale took place in the town hall and between $500 and $600 were 'realized. The rains of the past week brought down the Maitland a large quantity of wood, enough of which woe beached off this port to supply dozens of houses with a winter's supply of fuel. On Friday evening the students attending the Model school proceed- ed to Principal Pork's residence and presented him with an address and some nice volumes for his library. Mr. Park made a happy reply to the address and then invited the class to spend a marry evouing. The aunual public entertaiument of the high school literary society will take place in the Grand on Friday evening of this week. The programme will include a French play (translated be believe by Miss Charles), club swinging novelties, tableaux, music, both vocal and in strumeutal, recitations and other numbers of interest, It is aoped . that all well-wishers of the high school will bo present, as a goodly atim is required to purchase a piano for the new lecture hall of the Col- legiate Institute. The Goderich Bohr. Sephie, when nearing this port last Thursday morning, was met by the tug Orcadia and told to remain out until the water raised a little. In the after- noon she was about to enter, but some alefect in her sailing gear caused her to beat north, when she was forced to let go her anchors. About six p. m. a lull in the atorin enabled hor with assistance to get out to sea, bul in doing so she aaaaa-------lost both "antihero. .About. with a strong west wind, she again made for the -harbor which she entered, but struck some sand bars near the 'Intranet). When in the harbor she grounded near the Nor- ris, but was got off without damage, Godelliek Captain McAmmond, of the Sal- vation Airny, held his farewell service on Sunday. . Mr. J. E, Tom add -reseed the Gospel temperance meeting in the temperance hall en 'Sunday' The river's mouth is now as wide" as the most expert angler could wish. Mies Emmerton has returned from a lengthy visit to Fort Wi Wain, Mr. J. T. Garrow, Q.C., wae in Ottawa the past week atteud• ing the session of the Supremo Court. The anniversary of the Victoria street Methodist church will bo hold next Sunday, the Rev. G F. Salton, Brussels' popular preschor, occupy- ing the pulpit. both morning end evening. On Tuesday evening Vic- toria's hot enpper will be served, at the conclusion of which Rev. J. A. Anderson, who will preside, will present an intellectual treat. MaYth. Mrs. Peter Elder, of Manitoba, is at present visiting friends in town. Mr. F. W. Tanner is ou the sick list these days. D is nearing the time for aspirants for municipal honors to be on the war path. Mrs. Robert Smith and family intend removing to Dakota next week. Mr. John McMillan disputed of his grocery business ou Diusley St., last week. Our citizens are anxious for a few more inches of the beautiful to make times a little livelier. Our town fathers holo a couple of special meetings iu Industry hall the past week. Tho Woman's Guild of Trinity church will meet on Wednesday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Tanner, Sr. Mrs. Lucas and family %alto have been visiting relatives here for sometime past returned to their home iu Calgary on Saturday. Mr. Will Powell, of the Hub, paid this town a visit on Sunday. Will must have some attraction that fetches hint so often. Mr. Geo. Stewart left here on Friday for Uncle Sam's Domains. Geordie will be sadly missed by some of our fair sex. Regular meeting of tho members of the I. 0. F. was held in the Temperance hall on Monday even- ing. A phrenologist visited our burg for a few days but not receiving much encouragement in bump rend- ing soon took his departure for other fields. Ray. Mr. Higley, the newly ap- potnted incumbent of Trinity church. will officiate on Sunday the 13th inst for the first time since his appointment. Mr. Smith, relieving agent, has taken charge of the station in the absence of the station agent, Mr, Haturnond, who is away on his holi- days. A night school has been started in our public school during the Mr. Taylor is busy putting in the winter months under the tuition of timber and lumber for the sheds at our new Principal, A. H. Plummer. the church. It is a splendid opportunity for those that wish to improve them selves. The boiler of our fire engine hav- ing been condemned the machiue was taken over to Mr. Ronald's, Brussels, on Saturday, to have a new ono plat in. Another fire en- gine was brought back to use while the other was getting fixed. Tho fire company was called out in the evening to test it. Stuunterhilt. A very successful Lea -meeting was held in the Orange hall here ou Thursday evening, 27th ult., uuder the auspices of L. 0. L. No 928. After all had partaken of the boun- teous and luxurious repast, which had been provided by the ladies in their annuli excellent style, the men• tal feast began. The musical part J or was lumber laden freighted from Hayfield. The crew of a schooner came ashore at Westlake's, about four miles south of this place, last Sun- day. It is said aura. belonged to the Goodall' of Port If uren . The captain, four men and oue, woman got ashore as obeys stated lant • are somewhat froatbitteo. The schoon- of the entertaintnent was furnished by the Misses Laithwaite and Cree and Mr. T. S. Kitty, of Clinton, and the local taleat, alt of whom acquitted tbefuselves in .a highly pleasing tmanner, "Canada's Na- tional Song,",reudered by Mr. T. S. Kitty, was loudly applauded owing to patriotic seutineents which it.cou- wined and the excellent Mauner in which it was given. Rev. L. W. Diehl gave au address 'viewing the Oraugemen frum the impressions formed of thern when he was a buy and his dpiulots of them now. His address showed a great change for the bettaa, morally and religiously, in the Orangemen of to -day com- pared with -their predecessors of 15 or 20 years ago, which shows that they are living up to their obligation !nor° strictly as the years roll by. In conclusion he wished 92S every BUCOBBB. Rev. Bro. W. Ayers, of Holtuesville, gave an address at tho close, brim full of patriotism and love of the Order with which he is proud to be identified. Bro, A. M. Todd, Va. C. M., we regret to say, could not be with us owing to ill noes. A vote of thanks to all who took part wasgivon at the close. Then the singiag, Cud Savo the farteou brought the proceedings to an'end. A second tea meeting at a reduced rate was arranged for Monday oveniug the 30th Nov. As on the night of the tea meeting the weather was unfavorable and cunsoquoutly the audience was not as large as it otherwise would have been. Tho church was well patronised consider ing the short notice given. The" impromptu programme consisting of readings, recitations, music and addresses was given by the local talout assisted by Miss Maud and Master Charles Treble of Colborne. „The lady sang a patriotic song which was enthusiastically received and the gentleman gave a recitation which fairly brought down the house. Bro. Benj Granger% maiden effort as a public performer on the dulcimer was highly appreciated, in fact the whole programme was well received by those present. God Savo the Queen. We regret to have to announce the death of Mr. 'Thornton Wallace which took place Monday evening, 30th ult. We extend to his family and friends our sympathy for thorn iu their affliction. We will give a more extended notice next week. Nile. Mr. Boyd, who has been in the Northwest for the last 3 mouths, re- turned home ou Friday last. Mrs. Boyd, who was visiting friends in Clinton the past week, returned home on Friday last. Miss Agnes Morrow,. wh-o has been visiting friends in Hay and Stanley, returned home ou Thurs- day last. Mr. George Currey is finishing up his season's threshing, he having still a few jobs to do. The funeral sermon on the late Mrs. Mathews was preached on Sunday evening by the Rev. Mr. Fear in the Nile ohurch. Mr. George Whitney, who has boon with Mr. Hugh Girvin for the past, year and a half, returned to Manchastor last week. We regret to „have to record the Mr. John McWhinney, who had death on Monday of the wife of our his head cut with an axe a few much respected townsman Mr. John weeks ago, has been visiting friends 'Amin. It was somewhat unex• around the Nilo the past week. He petted as the deceased had only seems to be out of danger though been ill for a short time and her ail- his head is not altogether healed yet. moist was not considered of a very serious nature. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the wholecom• munity. flohnesville To the Editor of The News Record: DEAR Sia,—In the last issue of your paper an item appeared stating that T. Britton, of Tuckersmith, brought a turkey to the house next the post office and enjoyed a very pleasant time. Now, we wonder where your esteemed correspondent gets his authority for this statment which is false in the extreme and can be proved if necessary. Your correspondent would do well to bear A inind.. that.-Peenle .-aaft fret?, will agents, and if he has any hari?T' ings ings or jealousy against the person concerned he need not exaggerate what he hears through the columns of a newspaper as it is a good way to show manliness far, far away. Coat. Miss Watson, who has been assist- aht in our school the last two years, has been engaged to teach Dunlop school for noxt year. She will carry the good wishes of this section with her to her new school. The water last Monday night rose so high that it overflowed from bank to- bank and if it had been spring time the husbandman might have gone out in his boat and sow- ed his seed. But it all passed away with only here and there traces to show where fences had been taken away. —Two Farmers' Grange stores in Tuscolau—tn Mrer;--IiiiiTh- ernia for lack of patronage. There are now but two such stores in the State, one at Allegan, and one at Jennings, Missaukee Co. The store at Caro was over $7,000 in arrears. Alpena. The crow took to a small open boat and were tour days ex- posed to the mercy of the waves. Znrich.. COUNCIL MEETING.—Tho Hay township council met in the town hall here on • Saturday, 21st inat,, when tenders were received for the big swamp draius. The following tenders wore received : P. J. Writt, Stratford, at $16,255; M. Woks, Danville, $13,445; Samuel Raoul°, Ze rich, $18,548; David Meyers, alarkharn, $27,500; Owen Geiger, Zurich, $17,500; John Dia:Hugh, Chatham, $17,500. Mr. Hialts' ten- der being the lowest, and he having supplied the necessary bowls, his tender was accepted. Mr. Hicks is a practical mat, with drains, anal will no doubt make a satisfactory job. Ile will begin the work next summer, and will bring about 35 men with him. air rnt Mrs Ann Saddler,ono of the oldest residents of Winghaiu, passed peace- fully away on Satinday evening at the ripe age of seventy nine years. Municipal matters are beginning to excite some of our fathere, there will be a great many caudidatos for oflictm but as in olden times we fear thet "many will be called but few chosen," Mrs Cornyn, sr:, mot witha severe accident on Tuesday last, falling and breaking both bones of her left leg. She is eighty-two years of ago and has tho respect and sympathy of this entire community, Tho Sons of Scotland spent a very pleasant oveniug at the Bruns- wick Hotel whore they and their friends enjoyed an oyster supper on tho evening of the anniversary of Scotland's Patron Saint. The recent ?floods have caused a great deal of eacitement -and consid- erable loss of property in this local- ity. The; citizens of the Lown by great effoita succeeded in saving Hutton & Carr's mill dam. The Prairie and the gravel road to Blyth were covered with several feet of water. On Sabbath the members and ad- herents of the Congregational church were disappointed in regard to their service which was to have been conducted by Mr. S. D. Wel lwood of Lower Wingham. Unfortunately Mr. Wellwood met with an acci- dent the night before which pre- vented him from leaving his house. We hope it will not be serious. Lower Wingham also suffered soneiderably, se-veral houses were completely surrounded by water. George Green's hen-house,had the appearance of a small island but by means of horse -back express he suc- ceeded -in forwarding provisions to the starving inhabitants. The old- est rooster in the ranch at the time of writing is standing on the roof crowing in the ecstacies of delight at the sight of the retreating waters. Belgrave. Mrs, J. Robertson leaves this week for Manitoba. Mr. John L. Geddes was in Wingham on Sunday. A shipment of cheese, the lard of the season, will be made today (Wednesday). Mr. Wm. Bennett has gone to spend a few weeks with frionde in Michigan. Messrs. Jas. Nicholson and Win. James have returned from British Columbia. We had our share of Monclity'a rain, last week, but no serious dam- age has been reported. The I. 0. G. T. of this place will hold open lodge in about three weeks. Clegg's warehouse has been thor- oughly repaired and the rush of grain to market still continues, Tho siding at the station has been extended over 70 feet, and the road to Clegg's warehouse has received a good coat of gravel. The Young People's M. I. Asso• dation was rather pootty oatt!nded -6rf WOrdlilidrartifialtur- wthrtz the uncertain stateof the roads. Mr. J. A. Brownlee was in Clin- ton on Wednesday of last week at- tending the funeral of his cousin the late Mr, Joseph Brownlee. Hallett. There died in Hullett on Monday Noy. 30; Mr. Thornton Wallace, an old resident of the township. Fun- eral tq Clinton cemetery to.tnorrow Dec. 3rd, at 2 p. m. Deceased was boru In Edwardburg tp., Gren- ville county, Ont., in Feby 1833. Removed to Huron county , about 35 years ago, 20of which he tired on the. farm on Con. 7, on which, he died, prior to that near Manchester He leaves a wife, 3 sous and 6 daughters one of whom is warned to Mr. Isaac Brownlee, and the youngest aged about six years. lIe' was a member of the Presbyterian church ; in polities a staunch Con- aervati ve. He passed peacefully away after an illness of about a year in the hope of a blessed resur, rection anil possessing the esteem of a . very large circra of friend's whose fullest sympathy goes out unto the bereaved f,aitiily. • Lonticsboro'. Mr. Thowas Hill is home from Colorado. Miss Kate Jamieson returned home on Saturday. Rev. Mr. Jamieson oil -lobate(' in the Presbyterian church ou Sunday. He will be hero next Sunday. Mre. Macomb° and her little daughter are visiting Mr8. Thomas Hill, Mr. J. L. E•lit has received a car load of 'Manitoba wheat, Mr. Edit gives the best of eatiefeetion. The bridge at .Brighitm's creek is repaired again, the work being done by Matt. Maines. Messrs. G. A. Newton and B. Lawrason were in Wingham last week on business in connection with the District Lodge, I.O.G.T. The Good Tewplars intend hold- ing an open lodge next Tuesday evening. Among those who will take part are Mr. C Hoaro, who will give some of his admirable selections on the musical glasses and improved dulcimer. Mr, A. H. Plummer, well known to everybody, and Mrs. R. H. Elliott, of Wing - ham, will give addresses. A cordial invitation to all is extended. Mr. D. M. Fadyen told tbe mem- bers of the I. 0. G. T. lodge some of the things he saw while on his trip to the old country, and although he talked considerably over an hour he did not tell pelf what he wanted to. His address was both instructive and amusing. He will address the lodge again before long. In losing Bro. McFadyerm the lodge loses one of its best members. • •IIMP•mmmeo........ ILLEGAL ELECTION ACTS. In view of the fact that a number of citizens stand charged withbeing guilty of corrupt practices at the last Dominion election, it may be of interest to them to know what the penalties are in cases where the charges are proven :— The following persons are guilty of bribery : Every person who directly or in- directly, by himself or by any other poison, gives, lends or agrees to give or lend, or offers, or promises any money or valuable considera- tion to or for any voter to or for any person on behalf of any voter, in order to induce any voter to vote, or refrain from vot ing. Every person who by hirnself or by any other person, gives or agrees to give any office, place or employ- ment, to or for any voter in order to influence such voter. Every person who by himself or any other person, makes any gift, loan, promise to any person in or- der to induce such person to endea- vor to procure the return of any person to serve in the House of Commons. Every person who, in conse- quence of such gift, loan, etc., prom- ises to procure the return of any per - 800. Every peraon who advances or pays, or mime to be paid any money to, or to the use of any per- son, with the intent that such money shall be expended in bribery or corrupt practices. Every candidate who is a party to treating shall forfeit $200 and costs to any person who sues for same. The giving of any refreshment on election day with intent to infla- once a voter is unlawful, and the of- fender shall forfeit $10 to any per- son suing for same. and -unduo—infitten are puniabable by forfeiture of $200 to person suing for same. The hiring of conveyances is puns iehable by forfeiture of $200 to per- sons suing for same. Additional Locals. DO;,./aLD '13U011ANAN feel like going lo the Sons of •Scotland banquet on St. Andrew's night until he hoard the bagpip,es, then a thouaand horsemen with all the King's men could not have kept him away. • Mu. MO,NALIGHTON of Stanley township was in town one day last week when returning from Toronto where he bad been to bring his wife home. The lady had. under" - gone a surgical operation for the re• tnoval ot a tumor. Waaro pleased to learn that the operation was attended with the happiest results and that Mrs. McNaughton will bo completely restored to health. CLINTON merchants have in splen- did stocks for 'the holiday and win- ter trade, and prices were never lower. When one looks at the many nice things ,whether of prac- tical utility or for ornameut, the remark of the Jew comes to ',and : "Dose tinge never could sold so sheep if I didn't ehteal ern." But our merchants "cam'by them ohneet.' They are not Jews though they do sell cheap. TILE SICIC.—Wre regret to learn that Reeve Manning is not improv. ing as rapidly as his well-wishers desire. Town Clerk Coats is do- ing better though still confined lo the house and so is Custom's Officer Irwin. If the wishes of the com- munity could supplement the eliorte of physicians and nature the sick triple alliance would be disbanded and all three would be hale and hearty. I.IrtoTnEnnoon OF ST. ANDREW.—. The annual meeting of St. Paul's Chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew for the extension of Christ's Kingdomamong young men was held in the vestry Monday evening, St. Andrew's Day, at 8 o'clock. There was a large attendance of members. After routine business was disposed of the folloaving offi- cers were elected to hold office till • next St. Andrew's Day :—Director, Bro. Wm. Cole; Vice Director, Bro. Wm. Bowers; Secretary, Bo. F. C. Allcock ; Treasurer, Wm. Sloman. A. vote of thanks was tendered the retiring Director, Bro. Willmott, and the other officers. St. Paul's Chapter enters on its second year's work strong in the knowledge of a successful past year, and trusting and confident in a blessed and oven more successful year to comu. Since the winter season opened they have been holding cottage meetings every Monday evening in the southern part of the town. To those not acquainted with the work of the Brotherhood, it is a society of young men having for their object the "Extension of Christ's Kingdom among men." It is named after the Apostle St. Andrew, who immedi- ately after he had found Christ, himself went and brought his brother also. Its success lies iu the fact of one man acting on another and all laboring together to bring more men to time feet of our be- loved Lord. In And About The County. —The Royal Hotel, Mitchell, is in the hands of the sheriff, Mr. Seldon and family having' left the place. —The other day the head teacher of the Milton public school thrashed no less than thirty-two of the boys who misbehaved themselves at an entertainment a few nights preys ions. —Hamilton Spectator:—The Lon- don lodge of the Ladies, Orango Benevolent Aasociation, which was instituted a short time ago, hes proven such a success that, Mrs. T. Tullt and aliss M. Callum aro at London instituting another one. —The Listowel town Council', • following the exampleof Berlin, has passed a bylaw to have the town bell ring at 9 p. in, and all boys under 15 years of age found on the streets unaccompanied by their parents after that hour will be taken in charge by the constable. If patents in the collective had any sense, no such old fashioned bylaw e would be needed. —Last Friday afternoon John Long and wife, of the 12t1a con., Grey, went to Ethel to transact some business. About 4 o'clock Mr. Long while paying T. P. Simpson for some goods the money fell from his hand and on attempting to reach for it found that he bad lost the power of his arm. -Shortly after he sank to the floor and lapsed into a semi. In ed to Mr. Simpson% bowie and Dr. Cole aummoned. The ease was apoplexy and nothing could be done. About 10 p. ns. the taper of life was extinguished. er.