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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1892-04-13, Page 5Th / uron Mews -Record 1140 A Yoar,i41.25 to AAvsno,l, i'etlaesduy 411)r1I I3tII, I$92 • A WATERLOO VETERAN, T1R. W. CHAMBERS OF DRESDEN, QN',1 AGED 106 YEARS, 31r. A. B. Powell writeel he Lon.. doll Free Press :— short time ago 1 read an article in your paper entitled, "The last to die," having reference to the last of t)ae ►groes of Waterloo. It was theln stated that Lieut. Maurice 8IIaw'e death closed the last life of those great mea who stood so firmly by the Duke • of Wellington and helped him win glory for grand old Britain, and for the commander whose memory the British nation loves to honor. -I ata greatly pleased to bo able to bring under your notice, as one of 3onr constant readers and cub. scribers of your very valuable paper the name of a worthy wan who not only fought at. „Waterloo, but wan through the whole of the Peninsular war. This gentleman's name ie Mr. Williem Chambers. He lives with - his daughter in the town. of Dres den, county of Kent, Ontario. The writer of this had the great pleasure and satisfaction of having several conversations with Mr. Chambers. His intellect is as clear se it ever, , was, the only defect is his •hearing is not very good. He ,can carry on a conversation with much strength and intelligence, and gives a .most vivid description of his early life in the army. Mr. Chambers was born in the county of Antrim, Ireland, on the 12th of September, 1887. At this date he has, as you will see, entered on his loth year : or in other words if be lives until the 12th of Septem ber next he will be 106 years old. He gave me one of his photogra phs, which he had taken recently in the town of Chatham, where .he oc- casionally goes to transact some business matters. His education was carefullyelooked after in his- early isearly days, and the late Dr. Ryer- son, the father of our educational system of Ontario, recognized his fitness as an educationist, and ap• pointed him to act as inspector of some of the schools in the county of Kent, a position he was well cap- able of filling. Hes family history is most remarkable, from the fact that. no lesa.thee eighteen. of his re. latives were in the army during the Peninsular war and most of them were engaged in the Battle of Waterloo. He informed me that he enlisted in Dublin in 1808; being at that date in his 21st year. His General was St. John Moore, who was figting the celebrated Marshal Sault. He was bought out of the army whilst his regiment was in France in 1816. Ho came to Cana- da in 1811, was a captain in the Canadian rebellion, having a coin pony under his command and sever- al Indians. IIe spent two years in the service of Canada. His many recollections 'of early Canadian in- cidents and history aro not only ins a teresting but profoundly full of fact sad point.. ,rhe k4 .....4.,11.1' greats years and wide experience both in the Old and New World make him one of the interesting personalities of this present age. Iri discussing questions of the past and present age with.thits worthy man of years, he said to me that be did not think that men of to -day,• whether these men occupy representative or minor positions in our land, or in other lands, have the same high regard for honor or truth as when he was younger, Said he, when I was is young man a man's word was his honor, and his honor, was only for- feited by his death if circumstances required it. He often heard Gideon Ously, the famous Irish preacher, preach. He also knew both Charles and John Wesley, as each of them often were guests in the borne of his family and relatives in Ireland. He -further paid to me that he had attended 'the Methodist,ehurch for 100 years. I had the pleasure to worebip in .the same church with this man Witte on one Sunday,"on "the 6th March. Many other facie in relation to .this remarkable man could he given; but as my letter has got ,so lengthy I must close, as I considered the foregoing facts of sufflcieninterest to the many readers of your paper to let you know that one man still lives who can boast not only a long life, but a life crowded full of a most interesting history to the people of this western peninsula. MARRIAGES. toBINsoN—FLUKER-At Trinity church parsonage. Blyth on April 6, by the Rev. T. E. Highley, Eeeie Flutter to Archibald Robinson. both of W. Wa- wanoeh. BIRTHS. MOCLYMot r.—In Stanley township, on Tuesday March 29, the wife of Mr. James MoCtymont of a son.' Subscribe for THE NEWS RECORt—$1.25 a year.- MAIMET T REPOR 'S. ♦ (Oorrooted every 'mstar at,terneon,) CLINTON, Fall Wheat.. 0 $0 to 0 85 Spying Wheat 0 80 to 0 85 Barley .. C 40 to 0 50 Oats.. 7 29 to 0 30 Peas . 0 57 to 0 60 Apples,(winter)per bag 0 40 to 0 50 Potatoes .. 0 25 to 0 30 Butter 0 16 to 0 16 Eggs 11 00 to 00 Cordwood 3 00 to 4 00 Beef .. 0 00 to 000 Wool 0 10 to 0 18 Dreeeed Iloge 5 00 to 5 25 CAUTION. ,EAClI PLUG OF TUE JT1ijrlle Navg • IS MARKED B. IN REItONZE LETTERS. NONE OTHER GENUINE. HOUSE PAINTING All persons wishing; to have their houses papered and decorated inside or painted outside, in first-class style slid at moderato prices, will find it to their advantage to call on C. WILSON, Painter and Paper Hanger Shop on Rattenbury Street i 607-3m House For Rent or Sale. Six -roomed house op Orange street, Clinton. Comfortable and in good repair.- Hard and eoft w.ter. Garden in connection. Will be sold or rented on reasonable terme. Apply to 70011 JAMES COOK, Clinton. HOUSE FOR RENT. A 'small comfortable home on P,attenbury strect, splenLid stone cellar, hard and soft water and other conveniences, near to schools and cl-urches, Rent only 84 per month. Apply to It W. H. RINE, Blacksmith Wanted. A journeyman blacksmith to run shop in the Village of Saltford. Must be a good horse-shoer as well as a good general blacksmith. Address J. T. GOLDTHORPE, Saltford P.O. March 30, 1892. 699- 4t TEND H11,S INDIAN SUPPLIES. EALED TENDERS addressed to the nnder- ,signed, and endorsed "Tender for Indian Sepplies," will be received at this office up to noon of SATURDAY, 14th May, 1892, for the delivery of Indian Supplies, during the 'fiscal year ending 8001 June, 1893, duty-paid, at various points in Manitoba and the Norte -West Terri- tories, Forms of tender, containing full pertieniars relative to the supplies required, dates of delivery, :to., may be had by applying to the undereigned, or to the Indian Commissioner at Regina, or to the Indian Office, Winnipeg. This advertieement is not to be inserted by any newspaper without the authority of the Queen's Printer, and no claim for payment by any newspaper not hawing had such authority will be admitted. The lowest or any tender not ioeeessarily aecopted. L. VANZOUGHNET, Deputy of the Superintendent -General of Indian Affairs. Department of Indian Affairs, Ottawa, March, 1892. 700-8t MAIL CONTRACT. SEAFED TENDERS, nddreesed to the Post - mastor-General, will be received at Ottawa until noon, on p'RIDAY, THE 22nd APRIL, 1892, for the conveyance of Her Majesty's Mails, on a proposed Oontraot for four yoare 6 times per week each way, between Bayfleld and Soaforth, from the let Jnly next. Tho conveyance to bo made in a two-horee vehicle. Printed notices containing further information as to conditions of proposed contract may be seen and blank forms of Tender may be obtained at the Poet ()dines at Bayfield, Varna, Brueetleld, Egmondville, Seaforth, and at this office. H. G. HOPKIRK, Post Office Inspector Post Office Inspector's Office, ) S tratford, 10th March, 1892 i 697-8t LOST OR ABSTRACTED. Lost, mislaid, or abstracted from my residence on lot 33, con. 7, Goderich township, two prom- lseory notes—ono made by William Curry for 6250.00 in my favor, and which fell due some time in the year 1800; ant' ono for 675,00 made by Thomas Ramsay in my favor. The public are cautioned to not purchase either of the above notes, as I have received payment of cisme. ROBERT RUSSELL. March 30, 1802. 609-4t NOTICE - There being some misunderstanding with re- gard to wreckage, let it be distinctly understood that if any person takes possession of any kind of wreckage and faits to report to me I shall at once take proceedings. Remember this is the last warning I shall give. CAPT. WM. BABB. Receiver of Wrecks, Goderich. Goderich, Sept. 7th 1801. MONEY TO LOAN On farm property at 5; per cont. Apply to O. A. HARTT, Clinton, DESIRABLE LOTS FOR SALE. Three one.acre Iota in the Town of Clinton are offered for sale. They are situated on Raglan street, not far from the Doherty Organ Factory and Collegiate Institute, adjoining the former residence of Mr. J. H. Combe and in the neigh- borhood of first-class residences. For terms, etc., apply to 661tf ARTHUR KNOX, Clinton. NOTICE Ail persons holding accounts against Hon. J. C. Patterson, arising Out of the late election in West Huron, are requested to hand them forth- with to the undersigned for settlement. JOHN BUTLER. Financial Agent for J. C, Patterson. Goderich, Feb. 26, 1892. * wr aeXILinanneettne Have You Bought Your Spring Dress Yet ? Knot, when you decide to mako the purchase do not miss seeing our stock of Fine Dress Goods. The Newest Materials, The Newest Shades, The Newest Patterns ; are what we show. TRIMMINGS that will very much'improvethe appearance of your Dress and that will match all shades of Goods worn this season. A IMlagnificent Stock of Parasols. ---and serviceable colors,ne new thisaat reasoson nable pr Fes. Eveles FIVE PER CENT OFF FOR CASH. ESTATE JOHN HODGENS, - - CLINTON. O2.1.111.111CCO. MILLINERY OPENINO.! Saturday, April 9. COME ? COME? COME ? ► To our Millinery Opening, You will see the finest assortment of SPRING arid SIJIIIJTIER JTIILLINERY ever shown in Clinton, aleo that our prices are right. Parasols ! Parasols ! Parasols ! We have taken extra care in choosing our Parasols this season and can sell you nice goods at a very reasonable figure. S - like to talk DRESS DRESS GOOD ■ "'GOODS, as we have stacks of them from 7 cents a yard up. Our Tailoring Trade is increasing steadily. FINE BLACK STRIPED TROUSERS FROM $4 UP. NOBBY SUITS FROM 612. Come and leave your measure. , A perfect fit guaranteed. `meq Plumsteel & Gibbings, MONTREAL HOUSE, CLINTON. rooeries Gr000rios Fruits, Peels, Canned Goods, Teas, cQe. Our store is well-filled with fresh, clean, new Goods, and we can supply the wants of every, household at very close figures. Do not buy until you inspect our stock. CANTELON BROS., Wholesale & Retail Grocers, Clinton, Leslie's -e.• BUGGIES, PHAETONS, CARTS AND WAGONS—all of the best work- manship and material. .mar All the latest styles and most modern improve- ments. All work warranted. Repairing and repainting promptly attended to. Prices to suit the times. ply' FACTORY—corner Huron andaOrange Streets, Clinton. 657—y COTTAGE FOR RENT Comfortable seven -room cottage on Dunlop street, Clinton. Hard and soft water. Carden in connection. Will he rented or Bold on very reasonable terms. For particulaes apply to J, 0. ELLIOTT or JAMES STEEP. 897-41 CARD OF THANKS We take this means of thanking all our custot mere for their liberal patronage during the las• two years. WALTON R MORRISON, 607 Tailors, Smith's Block, Clinton MORTGAGE : SALE OF— Valuafie Farrrt Prnperti —IN THE— TOWNSHIP OF GODERICH, Under and by virtue of the power of rale con- tained in a certain mortgage, which will bo pro• duoed on the day of sale, there will be offered for sale at public mitten, by David Dickinson, auc- tioneer, at the Rattenbnry Heine, in the TOWN OF CLINTON, on Saturday, the 9th April, 1892, at 2 o'clook p.m., the following property, viz: Lots 86 and 87, in the Maitland Concession, in the Township of Goderich, in the Connty of Huron, owan o g al ng the westerly side of snit name more or loss, also the New Blacksmith Shop Fond allownnoalon lots, recentlybought from the said Township, containing 8acres. Send Y our Telegrams BY THE C. P. R. TELEGRAPH m OFFICE AT Cooper's Book Store, Clinton. The Foil is a good clay loam, admirably enitrd for grain raieing. The land is nearly ell cleared and is well supplied with water from walla and springs. Therm isplanteda large bearing orchard. The buildings couplet of a largo two-storey frame dwelling house. Tho farm adjoins the village of Holmeevillo, about three miles from the Town of Clinton. TERMS.—Tho property will be sold subject to a reserved bid. Lot 86 will bo sold subject to a mortgage for $1200 and interest, and Lot 87 sub- ject to a mortgage for $850 and interest. Ton per cent of the pnrchase money to be paid on the day of sale and the balance in thirty days „there- after without Internet. Tho purchaser will be required to sign an agreement for the completion of pnrehaao. The other terms and condition,' will be the standing conditions of the Cont of Chancery. For farther particulars apply to the undersigned. MANNING k SCOTT, Vendors Solicitors. DAVID DICKINSON, Anefioneer. March 915,1892. 697-4E GEORGE TROWHILL has opened out a gen- eral Blacksmith and Repair Shop in the building lately occupied by Mr. Oauley, opposite Fair's lumber yard, Albert street Clinton, Ont. Blacksmith and Iron Work in all Its branches. Horse -Shoeing promptly attended to and satis- faction guaranteed. The public are united to call before ordering any class of work In the above Iinee, 497—t1 GEORGE TROWHILL, M, O. JOHNSTON, BARRISTER, - SOLICITOR, COMMISSIONER, Etc., Orrtcn: —Cor. Hamilton and St. Andrew's Ste. GODE RICH, - — O101T• Money to loan at lowest rat WHEN YOU WANT A READY1ADE SUIT OR AN ORERED SUIT Or anything in MEN'S FURNISHINGS, come and see what we can do for you. We carry a very fine range. Just now we are ofhering ----A LINE OF ODD PANTS !---- At a great deal less than their value and itis worth your while to come and see. i —0 T. JACKSON, SR., HURON -ST., CLINTON. MAS GOODS. NEW VALENCIA, SULTANA, LONDON LAYERS AND BLK, BASKET RAISINS. NEW SEASON'S CURRANTS, CANDIED PEELS—LEMON, ORANGE AND CITRON; ESSENCES, EXTRACTS, SPICES, ORANGES, • FIGS, DATES. ,O- CANDIES CHEAP. 0— IN i=5�.A.5 I have excellent valve in highest grades of BLACK. TEAS, FORMOSk OOLONGS, MONING CONGOUS, PAC'KLING, half chest and caddies. TRBLENDOUR OF Y PURE INDIA AND CEYLON TEAS! put up in one pound packages at 50 cents per lb. Be;t value in PACKAGE TEAS in the market. 0 Extra Value in Crockery, China and Glassware. CHINA TEA AND TOILET SETS, CHEAP. We offer Special Induoements„ ,urirag tbe.,..Holiday...Trade, to... Cash , Purchasers. 0 N. Hobson, Alberi-SI. CROCKERY & GLASSWARE Wehavehave just received a package of a new pattern of Glassware, consisting of Glass Setts, Pitchers, Tankard Jugs, Goblets, Fruit Bowls, Casters, Shaker Salts and Peppers, Orange Bowls; etc., etc. We have also a Line of Bedroom Setts coming in. Extra value. We import our Crockery direct from England, which enables us to sell at low prices. Sole Azents for . Hillwatta Tea. 0 Geo. Swallow,' Clinton GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE IS NOW OVER, —BUT- ---- SUGAR IS ADVANCING. ---- - 0 — SAVING PURCHASED TWO CARS at the lowest prices this year direct from REDPATHS AND ST. LAWRENCE REFINERIES, Montreal, I am giving my old customers and as many new as will come, SUGAR AT WHOLESALE PRICES. • Si—r. Special Cuts in Barrel Lots to the Trade and Jobbers. -ft —0_ J. W. IRWIN, - Noted Grocer, WHOLESALE AND-RETA,IL, CLINTON,