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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1892-04-06, Page 1ti %nag%-41.1tq nee Annum" t11.e25 'I'1tt Advance. INDEP.T,fNPJJZ IN 4Z& T1141 ,5--N.l 1IV.1;4,L IN NOViIIXO • V'Of, XIV. --N0.18. FATAL .LA CRIPPE! HOW TO SHAKE iT OFF. . It is eonneded by people generally that THE BEST LIQUORS shoulddoe legitimately taken to ward off -tlaat dread disease, La Grippe. WE HAVE THEM I The 'very best qualities at the lowest passable prices, H YOU are in any way interested, you will surely make a great mistake if you do not call at Tho °LINTON LIQUOR STORE ..K•n ounce of prevention is better than a ;poand of cure. Do not allow your- self to get tlto Grippe. J. W. RITER, Liquor MerchantaAlber+t-St., Clinton Additional L seals. DEPUTY REEVE KIraTNFDY is hav- sing the work on his projected now Every barn pushed forward vigor-., ously. Ma. JOHN Coots;, fine parcel deli- very drayman, is now able to resume his duties after a iusalo of ten weeks with typhoid fever. MR. J. G. HoLMax),who 18 famil- iarity known in town, is sanguinely gossiped about as ,nominee for the Ontario Legislature to fill the -vacancy caused by the death of Mr. H. E. Clark. MR. SAML. Hx,:nTT and family, CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, OST., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 1892, WHOLE NO. 700 Additional Locale. Miss A. TArtott, of the Model School, has been forced home on account of il;lnoas. MSS BESSIE WADDELL, of Paltn- etaton, was the guest of Mies Aggie McMuroltie last week. Tan youugost son of Mr. Robb. Bigger't is afflicted with.a mild fever but on the way to recovery. Ws; regret to know that lir. Richard Reynolds has, owing to un- favorable circumstances, been forded to dispose of his livery business. Mn. H. N. T. COLQ0FIouN was iu town •for the past few days organ • izitag a branch of the Society of Chosen Friends, Hee AND Wool) products of the farm aro in great deriand, conse- goontly in their turn demand faucy prices. MISS ANNA IRwIN, who has for come months past been a sojourner with hor brother in Decatur, Ill, has returned to town. r Mn A. T. COOPER was in Toron- to for a couple of days last week, intent on business .counected with the firm's ever increasing commer- cial prestige. MR. J. A. GIF ear left on Wednes• day of last week for St. Catharines to enter upon the duties of his situ• ation in the Collegiate Institute there. recently residing •on RattNnbury St., REV. Ma. Snaereenof the Rattan - 'bury St. Methodist Church and• have returned to farm life on the Itev. Mr. Stewart of Willis Presby - bornefrom which they came, Col= borne township. Mns. T. JAcgs m, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs W. B. Laing,iu Evanston, III., has return- ed. She was same two weeks since culled thither by illness in her daughter's family. She left* the sick ones however about recovered. MESSRS WALITON & MORRISON, who for some time conducted a successful tailoring business hero, have disposed of their stock, and after a short stay in -London, Ont., will, proceed to British Columbia where they expect to locate. Sac - ,gess to you, gents. THE ORGAN RECITAL in the St. Paul's Church ou Tuesday evening .of last week wean success, increasing the improvement fund of the church :by about $15. 'I'1rof.Boyce,of Braat• tfot•d, and his assistants, Mrs. Rata - lord, Miss Jackson, Mr. Oakes and •the choir of the church deserve tbo •thanks of the tnueic-loving for the thigh class music !furnished. THE appearance of the town gen- orally has been much improved by the introduction .of the incandescent lights. They seem to give entire satisfaction and lake yo editor's head xha.. fill "hang„f21t.....tY,e te' latit. why not eas- iu ,most of towns have diem burn until twelve o'clock Sat• uvday night any way. ,CLINTON 15 generally ahead, whether it is iu manufactures or those who dispose of them. A representative of one leading firm is about to add to his vocation that of mind reader. tHis undoubted abilities in this line have already entered him the confidence of the Grit:a and they propose to avail themselves of this peculiar talent of his to find out from the close• mouthed Tory boodlors sufficient evidence to make good the mauifoid allegations in the coining petition against the Hon. J. C. Patterson. $20 is said to be the .fee fixed for every mind that is read. terian Chureh exchanged pulpit. work last Sabbath morning.. EVERYBODY says let us have •a' Kindergarten Department in con- nection with our Model School;az;;d few knowing ones there are who dor notsay,by all meats let us lead in the; matter, those who will may follow.. TYPOGRAPdsnx En. HOLMES had i "Para mixed ' La all which r, as served ne to him, until Like to the Pontine moauroh or we days fed on poiconu;” ,(BYnote) -while Drs. Gunn, Gibson and Turn- bull removed from his left shin a bone growth which for long past has troubled 'him mach. Recover may be slow,but THE. Ews•REOoai5• i hopes to soon see .Ed on his feet; again and to know of the complete, :success of the operation. THAT PagT,EST.—Saturday tile' first 'authentic information that a protest had been entered against' the return of the :lion. 4. C. Pater- son, M. P. for West Huron, reeehed Clinton. Inacraediately the elements' • howled and the winds blew, but tho Conservatives posaeesod their' ,souls in peace knowing that though -a protest were entered itis all wind, .signifying nothing but the wagging of the jaws of a few partisan Grit ;lawyers who -""es act to make a P piece out of the embroglio. 'A Mr. Blair, student in M. C. :Cameron's .office, is said to tae the petitioner. ORGAN ` RecIirAL.--The Organ Recital given by Mr. John Morton Boyce, F. C. 0, G., A. L. C. M., Organist of Grace Church, Brantford, in St. Paul's Church Clinton on Tuesday evening was moatsuocessfu1 3n every way. The music played, as the programme shows, was of high order, and we .are quite safe in saying that the recital was a great musical treat. Wielsout pretending ee he a judge of organists, it rimy be permitted us to remark that Mr. Bryce is the possessor of talents fitting him for a prominent position among the musical artists of this country. The soloists were Miss Jackson and Mr. G. F: Oaken. The s hoir'also took part. Miss E. II. Combo was the accompanist. Pnoonnttve. Grand Ofre-toire in 0.. wily - Andante from Violin Coo orto....brendelsanlin Aria "r/ sleep why dost though leave ,nc..lisnd.t S)ientinn from "Dinor•alr"............. ileyerbeor "Lift up Your Heads, 0 Tel j Mevsiah ........ Handal Orand OHertei_ a in C minor Patiste Andante Grnzioso................... ....Smart OnJue Animom Rossini Andante In C Batiste God Save the icing. • .. • • • Mandel Ma. J. A. GIFFiN, who has been on the teaching staff of the Clinton Collegiate Institute for a couple of yeara or so, took his departure for it. Catharines last Wednesday where ho will take up his profession at a largely increased salary. During his residence here Mr. Giffin was not only a faithful worker in his profession, but he also took an active part in religious work and will be much missed by the young people of the Ontario St. Methodist Church. On his way to the station he wag accompanied by some hen dred or more of the Collegiate Instituto students and others. There was a goodly sprinkling of young ladies among those who as• enabled to say "good by" to him. While all regret his departure their best wishes will follow him. TILE electric lighting of the town has been taken over by a new firm and a new plant put in. ''When May- or ButlerofGodei'ich,wasin town the 'dthor day wo accompanied him on a tour of inspection. Through the courtesy of Mr. Swaffield and Mr. Brown the mysterious working of the plant was..explained to his worship who seemed au fait iu all the technicalities of volts, amperes, dynamos etc., which to the scribe were as a sealed book, Messrs. Swaffield and Blatchford, of the Clinton Organ Co., in a portion of whose promises the electric light plant is, havo now nothing to do with the electric light business. Air, Butler also took a causual look at Messrs. Swaffield and Blatch- ford's organs in course of construc- tion and completed and when told of tho capacity of the firm for turn- ing out instruments, and that the Doherty factory was of about six times the cnpacity, he was highly gratifled at the statement which was proof to him of the industrial pro- gress of our town in one lino at least; and evidence of the well be- ing of the country generally. For the output of tate Clinton firms is but a small portion of the manufac- tures of these beautiful luxuries. which are tnade and sold in Canada, Additi'onmi incites. Miss LUCY CATTLE, of Godorioh, is visiting Mies Huldish Whitely, Clinton. A great deal of spriug Plowing has been done in this neighborhood and considerable spring wheat spw•n. SPRING CHANCERY SITTINGS will be held at Goderich on Monday April 18th., before Mr. Justice Fer- guson. . COUNCILLOR ANDREWS will take a respite d•ar•iug the summer from the confinement incident to his wor shipping at the shrine of Vulcan. THE remains of tine late T. R. Mitchell who was Trilled in an ac• ciddut at Port Huron a few days, ago passed through here Saturday on their way to Blyth. MISS LENA LESLIE,, who now holds a position in the Dry Goods Palace staff as cashier, was tendered a compulsory retirement from the duties rolating thereto for a few days last week, by the ever gratuit- ous tonsilitia. SLIGHT slfowore during the past week and balmy wind's have started the growth of vegetation wonder- fully. The frost seems to be all out of the ground and fall grain so far is showing up vigorously, while one can altraost see the grass growing. Mn. ANDREW 13notc, of Saltford brother of es•wardon Mr. Joseph Beck, died last Thursday after a few days illuess. Deceased was an industrious and upright man and consequently was highly esteemed by all who knew him. TUE NEWS. RECORD extends its meed of sympa- thy to the surviving family and re- latives. UNCONFIRMED runners of the de- ceaeed Mr. Irwin's death having been caused by medicine adatinis• terod to hire accidentally or otherwise by a peripatetic eye and ear doc- tor who gulled some people into paying him $8 foe $1.50 spectacles, are•alfloat,and some are of the opinion that an inquest should have been held. M.R. MITCHELL, of the Goderich .Star, was in town Satutday after- noon to meet• his mother who was corning from London. It will be remembered that about six weeks ago the lady waa injured by an ac- cident in London and we are pleated to learn that `hough not completely recovered from her injuries she is so much better as to permit of her t'r'avelling. M.r.. RACE of the Mitchell Becm-d• er has made an assignment and the office is in the hands of the sheriff. This is the result of the libel suit tried at the recent assizes at God- erich. Though the case was set- tled without going to the jury by Mr. Race's counsel agreeing to a nominal verdict of $1damages and costs and making an ample apology auil'retraetikn in open court, the expenses Tan up to about$600..Mr•. Race may go on aMontreal paper. He is• a clever and original writer of considerable literary acquit -amnia, hut he is unfortunately too bitter a partisan and too reckless in his state- ments. The Recorderohas been one of the fow western provincial papers ,whose editorials have not been mere reprints of these contained in city papers. MR. JOHN IRWIN, collector of customs here, wan stricken down in his office last Wednesday with con- gestion of the brain. IIe lingered in a semi -dazed condition until Mhoday morning when he died. Deceased was a native of county Fermanagh, Ireland, where he taught school, in which profession lie en- gaged in Hastings county after coming to this country. Previous to eutering the Government service he was principal of the Public School, Belleville, Ont., but was obliged to relinquish the position owing to ill health. He was a widower, hie wife and two children buying predeceased him. He has two brothers in Washington State, and two married sisters in Ontario the latter of whom arrived- in town yesterday morning as also Mr. W. Bryans a cousin from Morris. Deceaeed was a man of exceptionally kindly nature and gentlemanly ins stincts which, combined with his erudition, made him an enjoyable companion, and caused him to be held in high esteem by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. In the discharge of his official duties Ire was conscientious and obliging. His age was 48 years. The Clinton Masons met at their hall at 1 p. m. and proceeded to the Grand Union Hotel where services were held by Rev. Mr. Craig over the remains ; then at 2 p. m. they, and a Large number of citizens, formed a funeral procession and accompanied the body to the Grand Trunk Station' from which point it was taken to Belleville for interment, G.oderleIC Mies Welsh of Stratford is visit ing relatives in town. Barrister Scott of Clinton was in the Circular town on Friday. Mrs. R. B. Smith made a business visit to the Queen City last weak. Mies Bock arrived home from Toronto en Wednesday. The totdn oounoil lnet,in regular session on Friday evening. Miss Marks of Bayfield was in the Circular town last week. Mr A. Grainger of Bayfield was the Circular town last week. AIr. Jno. Dearman of Chealey was iu the Circular town ou Wednes- day. Mr. R. L. 'T'ay'lor barrister of Brussels was in the 01, town last week. Mr. Wm. Campbell of Blyth visited the circular town on Satur- day. Miss Hamilton hits returned from a lengthy visit to Toronto and other eastern points. •6 Mr. Alex Stewart, after aweeks visit to his family, returned toPitts- bulg again on Monday. St. George's Church Bible class will assemble at the usual time next Sunday. Shortly after midnight a nnmbei of mea boarded the wrecked Bavaria to unload her, but tho con- tinuous rain caused the belt to slip so often that the work had to bo suspended.. On Monday afternoon work was resumed. The flue day and dry roads ou Sunday enabled a large number of citizens to visit God's Acre ou Maitland's bank. The snow having entirely disappeared the mounds could be seen, and the large number of newly made graves evidenced the ravages of la grippe and kindred complaints' the past four months. Mrs. Agnes Mitchell, who some few weeks since was so seriously injured by a runaway accident in London, was brought to her home, Goderich,' on Saturday. The aged lady, though not recovered from the accident bore the journey remark- - ably well and it is hoped a. few weeks rest will bring still further improvement Shortly after 4 on the morning of Tuesday of last week, Chief Yule while on duty on West street heard voices in the East, and while dressing the square, saw a sudden flash of light in MoLean'r meat store. Silently nearing the place, Ile saw Donald McKay and Donald McIntosh emptying the store till of the cash. The men having entered by the side window, Yule remained at thia point, but noticing them mak- ing for the back door, he quickly got around and was juat in time to grasp the two as they came through the door. A •atrug le _,then took pTiioe"a;idin" tlao-'melee Montosh twisted himself free and up to this • tvritingliad not been -captured. On Wednesday McKay was charged be- fore Mayor Butler with the crime of shop breaking and duly committed for trial. On Friday he was arrainged, before Judge Toms, and elected to bo tried at the Judge's court. Yesterday the prisoner was tried before thin Honor and further remanded. Shortly ,after noon on Thursday our citizens received the sad news that Andrew Bock had departed this.,lifo. Although it was known that he was seriously ill there were but few who anticipated a fatal termination, his well known tem- perate life and robust constitution be- ing considered a strong defence against den th's present encroachment, The deceased was a member of Knox church and a close observer of all its ordinances, and this feature of his life was duly emphasized b' the presence at hie interment of the leading worshippers of the church whefoin he communicated. Au - drew Deck hse been a well known personality of Saltford for over twenty yours, and the pretty saline village mourns one who was admir- ed as a citizen andrt'espected for his faithful observance of the responsi- bilities of public and private life. The °funeral took place on Saturday the remains being placed in the family plot, Maitland Cemetery. The pallbearers tvere deceased's old friends, Mesars Goldthrope, ]asham • Henderson, Sands, McEwen and Jarvis. The funeral cortege was the largest we have seen in this neighborhood, the line of carriages extending from the Railroad bridge to St. David's School, and though many vehicles left the procession on the journey, there was barely room in the cemetery for those whose owners remained to see all that was mortal of Andrew Beck committed tothe earth. The funeral Jere - monies at the house were conducted by Rev. Mr. Anderson and at the °grave by Rev. Dr. Ure. 4iodeelelh. The preparations being made by our flshor'rgop would indicate an early commencement of fishing ori' thie port, The smallest of the new tugs i8 past ready for baptism, her boiler and engine being fixed, and her up- per works nearly completed. Just as the onekot containing the remains of the late Audrow Beck was being lowered to mother earth, the horse bolbnging to Rev. Aar. Anderson tools fright, broke away from the tie post, and ran full tilt against Dr. Shannon's horse Rend buggy, when stopped by the collision the animal kicked itself clear of the buggy and continued its flight. Mr. Audoreon's buggy and harness were somewhat damaged and the haruses of the doctor's animal considerably broken. t:olboraa•e. . L. 0. L. No. 153 will meet next .Friday evening 8th inst. Mr. Alexander Davidson has sold his farm of fifty acres to Mr. James Long for -$1000 and has removed with his family to Goderich. There is a good demand for hired men here thin aping, from $18 to $20 per mouth being paid. Tho I. 0. G. T.'s decided to have a literary contest at their next meet- ing on Tuesday night. There was a temperance lecture iu school No. 8 on Thursday night March 24,th by Rev. Mr. Hughes of Wingham, and a programme by the Good Templare cousistiug of read- ings, recitations, ainging, etc. Mr. Benjamin Munningo had a sale ou Wednesday of last week. Cattle. sold very high, horses also brought fair prices, Mr. Job Brown, of Manchester, hat been out to Manitoba this spring with a car load of horses; he bad another load ready last week and expected to leave on Saturday ; he reports sales as very good. The Orangemen have concluded to leave the enlargement of their hall over until niter needing, on ac- count of the spring opening up early and for other ,onions. Strary is very scarce in this local- ity this spring on account of the short orop last year. • Hullett. There died in the township of }lunette, at the residence of her son; Mr. Andrew Taylor, on March 28th. Catherine, relict of the late Malcom Taylor, aged 89 yearn. The funeral took place to the Blyth unioneeme- tery on March 30th, and was very largely attended. Deceased was a native of Argyleehiro,Seotland, and emigrated with her husband' to Dar- lington, Durham county, in 1832. About 20 years ago the deceased and -fa•m•ily-rernevedeter Harliutteannt'he.' farm on which she breathed hor last. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Taylor eight sons and one daughter, all living. Airs. Taylor was a Presbyterian in religion, a faithful wife ani blether, and will be ever kindly and lovingly t'emem bered by a very large circle of friends. One by one the pioneers aro pass- ing away, and one of the best known was the subject of this short sketch. Myth. Mr. F. Sperling of Wingham was in town on Monday. Farmers iu this section have com- menced theirspring plowing. Miss. R. Neimens of Clinton re- turned to town on Monday. Mr. E. Watson loft this station on Monday with a carload of cattlo for Montreal. e We aro given to understand that Constable Davies has received the ap- pointment of bailiff. The Canadian band is out in full force these warm nights much to the delight of the musical ones. Regular monthly meeting of the five wise ones was held in Industry hall on Monday evening. Mrs. C. Hamilton's many friends will be glad to hear that she is fast recovering from her recent illness. A heavy thunder and lightning storm accompanied by a good show - or of rain passed over this hamlet on Monday night. Our band is being organized once more,with a membership of sixteen. The boys expect to be able to give us a few sweet strains in two weeks. On Saturday the remains of the late T. R. Mitchell of Westfield who lost his life on the railroad at Port Huron arrived at this station on the 10 a, m. train. On Sunday morning a large num- ber of the members of tho A. F. and A. M. and the A. 0. U. W. at- atended the funeralof their deeeneed Bro T. R. Mitchell at Westfield. 11 » tla. 13ailiff W. Campbell has beeu.ap• pointed Cleric of the 12th Division Court and will have his oMoe in the place formerly oecnpied by deceased clerk the late Miles Youug. 'The usual lonten service in. Trin- ity church on Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock: Subject of . lecture "The Church of England in Cana- da." All aro welcome. On Monday' Alice, youngest dau- -ghtor of M1e.. Heffron, succumb- ed to a short illness of congestion of the brain. The widowed mother and family have the sympathy of the conmmnn]t•y in their bereavo- ment. The funei-i1 takeireplae© on Wednesday, .1111./e. Alt•, George Curry has turned the first sod for the spring, starting to plow on the'2-nd of April. Mr. R. Mellwaiu sold two horses last week to Mr. Job Brown of Au- burn. Wood bees,have been all the -go for the last week and it will take this week to finish up all that is to cut yet. Mr. John McNovin went to Wingham this week where he has boeu engaged for the sttmrnor on'a farm belonging to Mr. Williams of Goderich. 'Mr. Charles Elliott has boon en- gaged with Mr. R. Ryan till thresh- ing time ; he trill then. go with McPhee Bros during threshing son - eon. It ie with sorrow we record the death of Mrs. John McPhee who died ou Wednesday night the 30th of March. Mrs. McPhee was a dau- ghter of Mr. Mellwain of Wawan oslt and it is only a little over a month since his mother died. Mrs. McPhee was loved by all who made lter'acquaintance. She Was known as a good neighbor, a loving wife and Mother, and Mr.,McPhee hae the sympathy of the entire neigh- borhood in his sad boreavemment. We dont know who the "casual" reporter of last week was neither do we care,•but ono thing we do know that he was a sneaking coward try- ing to put ou the petticoats, but wo thiuk it was a straight jacket he wanted.' We never tried to stir up any strife in the neighborhood and if this crank writes any more such stuff we will let him have the busi- ness to himself ; we believe in let- ting every body do as they see fit. [The items that appeared under this heading last week from a caus- ual correspondent were sent us in our usual style of addressed envel- ope which we furnish correspond- ents. There appears to have been some covert meaning which we are not aware of, not being familiar with local doings in the locality. If .anything was said in an undor- and• v.ay far'theepu•rpose• •of annoy en-----.•-p•-•--- ing cur regular correspondent or friends we are sorry that it appeared and will endeavor to avoid a repeti- tion of it—EDITOn] Goderich Township. Mr. Centelon, sr., father of Canto- lon Bros., Clinton, is seriously ill, and being quite egad the worst is feared. Mr. W. Rutledge, of the Bayfield Line, put in several acres of spring grain last week. Mr. H, Marshall, who had been on a visit to tho old sod, has returned home again. IIe was to old Ennis- killen and other parts of Fermanagh County in Ireland, and has come to the conclusion that Canada is good enough for him. Mrs. John Cluff has a severe affection of 0110 hand which it is sometimes feared will necoesittite amputation of the Iilnb. But we hope it is not so bad as this. Deputy Reeve Beacom will hardly get the apse of his lame hand for a • couple of weeks vet. S. Sr No. 9.—Following is the report of the promotion atul review examination held in this school March 30th. 50 per cent of total required for promotion. V Class, total narks 850—Sophia Sterling, 695. Jr. 1V, total 680—Arthur Courtice, 599. Sr. IV to Sr. IV total 680—Adam Cook, 428; Fanny Jervis 438; Maud Dempsey, 418; John. Emmersor, 401. Sr. 1II to IV total 780—Nettie Jarvis. 552; Oliver Courtice, 532,Bertha Switzer 492; Violet Cole, 449; Priscilla Jenninge, 391. Jr. III, review, total 630.—Those. Cooper, 353; Ida Miller, 400; Arthur Currie, 293. Sr. II, to Jr. III. total 630.— Howard Miller, 412; Mabel Demp- sey, 407; Geo. Emmerson, 360, Attie Green, 306; Russell Currie, 274. Jr. to Sr. II, total 530.— Willie Courtice, 438; Willie Cole, 362; George Connel 373. Part I1 to Sr. II, Total 400 marks. Arthur Cooper, 335, John Cooper, 310.— W. McRoberts, Teacher,