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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1892-09-07, Page 1• '4'1I1.i11$ M+ I . Q per Annum, I1.30 in Advance. VOL.. XIV -NO.. 20. Goderich Mr. P. Malogntson, barrister of Lucknow, wee in town on Sunday. Holy Communion at St. George's last Sunday. Mrs. Hale, of Clinton, was in town on Friday. Mr. A. Kay, of Stratford, wasin town on Sunday. Mr. Herbert Cooke was visiting in Bothwell the past week. Mr, and Mrs. Johnston returned to Toronto • the past week. Mr. and Mise Shannon aro visit- ing relatives in Alpena. The students of 1892 model class commenced their course last week. • The United Empire is due here this morning. Mr. Shoreland, of Detroit, is spending a few days in town. The steamer City of Windsor was in port on Thursday and Monday. The Town Council held its regu- lar meeting on Friday. Mr. H. Cook, barrister of Blyth, was in town last week. Mrs. G. Moorhouse left yesterday for her home, Saginaw. Mr. and Mrs Conquest are the guests of their relatives Mr. and ° Mrs. Holt. Mr. Hilton Holmes, of the Bank of Commerce, returned from his holiday trip last week. , The steainer Monarch took on a large quantity 'qf freight when in port on Saturday] Mise and Miss Grace Pulley have returned from a long visit to Wiar- ton. Mrs: Miller, nee Ferguson, left yesterday on her return to her home, Saginaw. Mrs. Grant has moved into the house in St. David's Ward, recently occupied by Mrs. W. T. Hays. Miss A. McKay returned last week from Manitoba after a long visit, to relatives in 'that Province. Mrs. S. J. VanAlatyn, of Wyan- dotte, Mich., is visiting in Goder- ich. Mrs. C. and Master Gordon Wil- liams, of Wingham were in town on Saturday. Mrs. M. Ferguson is apparently recovering from her recent severe injury. Mre. Bastedo and children re- turned to their home, Toronto. on -Wednesday. ]'eat :of Custoins' was in the Ciroular town on Thurs- day. Mr. and Mre. R. Seeger, of Cleve- land, were visiting relatives in town the past week. Mies F. Ball's Sunday school class pit-nie'd on the fiats last Sat- urday snot noon . Mr. Ansley Burrows, of Windsor, a one time piiiill of our" high school is visiting .relatives in town. The foundation is already in for Mr. R. Radcliffe',, house on the cor- the corner of West and Wellington streets. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Pollakowsky, of Mitchell; who were in Goderich 'this week were the guests of Mr. and Mrs Hoffiich. • , The steam yacht Uarda of Wind- sor arrived in this harbor on Satur- day with a full list of pleasure seekers. The schooner Mary with 415 tone of oral for the North American Chemical Co. arrived in port on Saturday. A number of Indiana encamped on Attrill's banks last week, and are apparently doing a big trade in bows and arrows and baskets. Last week our old townsman Mr. M. G. Cameron, of Toronto, was so seriously ill that his parents were called to hie bedside. At this writ- ing the gentleman is recovering. Mr. A. 13. Henderson, Of Sarnia, who died in Goderich on Thursday was interred in Maitland cemetery on Saturday, the I. 0. F. conduct- ing the funeral. The floral em- blems were magnificent. "Rev. Canon Young, of Goder- iob, at the request of Bishop Bald- win, met in conferenc with the re- presentatives of the congregation of Christ Church, Forest, and St. Paul's, Thedford. on Tuesday to die- cusa the question whether any feasible arrangement could be made whereby Thedford could be pro- vided for and Forest enjoy the whole attention of its pastor. After a very full and frank discussion of the question with the congregation, and the representatives ot each together, no available plan presented itself, and so Thedford promised an in- crease of its assessment and each will try , and develop lay efforts within itself as largely as possible, and thus if not relieve, at least encourage and assist their overwork- ed pastor." INDRPZND$NI' IN, Iikk 214.010S-ArOUT/f4k I+y IVOr$TNCi Godericir Mr. Robt. Downs, of Clinton, w in the circular town on Shursu Mr. and Mrs. R. Raueford, Clinton, were in Goderieh on I `i• day. • Messrs. J. T. Gorrow anti Holt returned from Old Orch". d Beach on Saturday. The schooner Enterprise arri:.d in port this week to laarig supplies for the Northern fish fleet. 'Mr Lewis Allis, who was to n to the City Hospital, London, a days ago, died there Thursday fr+m a stroke of paralysis. Deceased a native of gugland, and had b u a resident of London for sev:;al years. He was a musical inst';u- ment agent, and was aged The funeral will take place fr' the residence of his nephew, R. Cullis, 257 Wellington ,,tree Query—le this the same Lewis Alli who ran a book store in Godericl in the 50a The remains ef-the Into Florence Robinson were interred in Maitland cemetery on Friday afternoon. The deceased was but 18 and died from that dread disease consumption after a not very long illness for that corn - plaint. In 1891 the deceased took a 3rd-elitescertificate, then studied for a 2nd ; but a few days before the examination her medical attend- ant prohibited further attendance at the Collegiate. That she was not forgotten the numerous beautiful floral tokens that covered her last resting place fully testified. Gener al sympathy is expressed for Cap- tain and Mo. ]Robinson in their bereavement. The School Board met on Mon- day evening, Mr. Crabb presiding. Present Messrs. Acheson, Ball, Chrystal and Colborne. Minutes of previous meetings read and approved. The Principal's report showed an attendance of 312 boys and 291 girls. The follow accts. were ordered. to be paid: Jno. Butler $6.00; R. Tichborne, $2 62; Runciman Bros., $35.00; G. N. Davie, $100. Tho Board, on ap- plication, gave Mr. Geo. Woods a testimonial, as to his efficiency as a teacher. The Secy. was directed to instruct the Town Clerk to hold and election in place of the late Geo. Swanson. The board then adjourned. "Eloise A. Skimings, composer of the-"Narfoi a1`'March," etc., etc., accompanied by Mrs. McGillivray, of Kingston, wife of Engineer Mc- Gilliyray, of the Government tug De Lisle, called upon the officers of Dredge No. 9 and tug De Lisle one day lately, and presented them with a copy of the "National March," which was so graciously received by H• 11,. H. Princess Louise, when in Canada, on Her Majeety'a birthday ; also a terra cotta vase, decorated with "No. 9" surrounded by the emblems of Great Britain, Ireland, France and Canada, surmounted by an anchor—all pen etchings by Miss Skimings. The vaso held a bou- quet of No. 1 house flowers, in the centre of which the sunflower reigned supreme,. Capt. Smith and Engineer McGillivray, in the absence of the other officers, thank• ed Miss Skimings for her thought- ful remembrance of all on board the Government dredge No. 9 and tug De Lisle, also for some elegank verses inscribed to the officers and crew." Hullctt A meeting of council was held at Londesboro on Mondoy last, chiefly for the purpose of making estimates of monies required for the current expenses of the year. The rate for the township will be three-tentba of a mill lower than formerly, -and as the court requires $4,000 from this municipality the county rate will have to be higher by at least one- tenth of a mill. The total school taxes of the township is $4107 being a little lower than last year, and the estimated requirements by the trustee boards of each section are as follows, for S. S. No. 1 $350 No. 2 $400, No. 3 5450, No. 4 $360, No. 5 $400, No. 6 5340, No. 7 $400, No. 8 5615, No. 9 $340, R. C. Separate $275, Union No. 5. $160, Union No. 1 $17. A letter from County Clerk with cop;' of motion passed last session of Coun- cil was read, asking the Municipal- ity to take a vote of the elector's at the next municipal election ea to whether or not a house of refuge shall be erected in the County of Huron. Councillors Lasham, Mac- donald and Snell were instructed to examine Di+ re bridge, and if necessary have it raised and repaired and also build a breakwater and repair bridge on S. R. 30 and 31, Con. 7. Council adjourned to meet when called by the Reeve.— JAMES CAMPBELL, Clerk. $ayfleld• Mr. Jno. Eason, ie visiting hia daughter in London. Sail boat &00trrpriee is expected from Port ert this week. Several pool() from Seaforth were in town Sunday. Mr. Joiaaton of Goderich was in town o. Sunday. Our girls are very attractive. ltJr. Win. Jowitt has been visit- ing in Port Huron for the past few day, Messrs. Dickson, Wilson and Porter of Goderich sized the town up on Sunday. If all reports be true we will likely loose our much esteemed pastor, Rey. Henderson. Rev. Stewart, of Clinton, per- formed divine service ruorning and night at Si. Andrews church hero on Sunday. -Rev Tully and fam'ly of Mitchell broke up camp last week. No doubt the pleasure and benefit of this outing was no exception to the rule. A lodge of the order of Inde- pendent Foreaters ifs been orgauiz ed here. 'Teirest meeting was held ori Frid night. The lodge will likely prove a success. On Friday last a large crowd of Seaforth people cam over to spend the day at the 1 o and a most glorious day th did spend. The Sun will like) give full particulars. It is reported that the wind is blowing throught e whiskers of a Sartorial artist�om the gentle breeze will rv& W to Bayfield and plant him in Vusineas here. This is what we want. The school building is now ready for opening. We bel"ove the job is a very satisfactory ne as far as work is concerned ut people have a right to inspect the work as they will have the pleasure of paying for it. The last of the season 1 The English church of this place have decided to hold Sunday School picnic) on Fri y. We hear the 1Jirplish chu Iteople of Varna and Goshe may join in this. If so the aff r will likely prove one of the best of the season. Relgrave. Mr. John Wightman Jr. is re- covery from an attack of inflamma- tion. Messers. D. and W. Scott left on Thusday for a trip to Manitoba and the Northwest. Mr. S. and Miss Tucker of Turn - berry spent Sunday with friends near this burg. Rev, A. J. and Miss Tucker of Turnberry spent Sunday with friends near this burg. Rev, A. Y. Hartly of Bluevalo preached in the Presby tori an church, Sunday morning and evening. Harvest Home services will be held in Trinity church, this (Wed. nesday) evening. Mr.J. Sillies ar. has returned home after a few weeks trip through the Old Country. Mr. J. and Miss Pattison of Winghan spent Sunday at Mr. C. Lawrence's Regular meeting of the Young Peoples M. I. A.ssociatiora of the Presbyterian Church will bo hold this Wednesday. Messrs John Taylor and Frank Vannorman pulled 4 • acres of peas on Mr2John Owen's farm on Sat- urday, nothing but scythes being used. Tuckersmith. Two of Geo. Nott's children are down- with the scarlet fever. • Lewis Crich' s children aro down with scarlet fever. Fletcher Turner is gradually sinking. There seems to be no no chance for recovery. John Landeborough has rented his hundred acre farm to John Rut- ledge at an annual rental of $300 John Dale, of Stanley, h bought Cyrus Turner's 100 as farm for $4,200. This price is co sidered a- bargain. Josiah White was taken suddenly ill on Thursday last with cholera' morbus, but is now considered out of danger. Several weddings are on the tapir, but dame rumor is so often at fault that we shall not mention names just now. Our prayer -meeting young men should not engage In the "festive hop" while returning from Turners. The gravel is not easy waxed and a pointer may save sole leather and shoemaker's bills. Bayham has a very interesting bay. Hii name is Johnny Dennis. He is only 11 years old and weighs 190 lb's. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 7, 18-92, P rely Personal Paragraphs r. J. 1'. Doherty is in Toronto. arry Cantelon was in Clinton over 5 day. ra. A. )3. Holloway is holidaying at Iytb, . Jackson, jr-, was in Seaforth on S urday. Ire. O'Neil returned to Milwaukee o Saturday. fr. lohn Mason, of Blyth, was in rnton last week. Mrs. S. Rance is visiting friends in ondon this week. Mr. John Goodwin, of Sarnia, was town for a few days. T. Jackson, jr., is on a business isit to the Queen city. - R. Downs was visiting at Hensel' n Sunday of last week. Mr. W. Beesley, of Beesley & Co., as in Toronto last week. John F. and Mrs. Spooner returned rota Detroit on Saturday. Mr. E. R. Watson, of Goderioh, wail in Clinton last week. Mr. Charles Schelegel was in town from Platteville last week. Miss Thompson, of Seaforth, paid a visit to frienda in Clinton. Mr. Joseph Gowdy paid a visit from Guelph to Clinton last week. Mr. James Stavely has returned from a trip around the world. Miss Elwood,of Goderich,was visit- ing with Miss Farran last week. Mrs. Medd, of Londesboro., is visit- ing her son J. G., Queen street. Win. Moore, .of Hensel], was in Clinton on Tuesday of last week. Mr. Lockie, of Waterloo, was the guest of Dr. 'Turnbull on Sunday. Mr. 'and Mrs. James Horney, of Winthrop, were in Clinton on Satur- day. Mr and Mrs. Richard Ransford are enjoying a trip up to Duluth this week. Mr. A. H. Plummer-,ofBlyth, paid a visit to friends in Clinton last Saturday. Miss Maggie Holmes returned from an extended visitto Britain last Thursday. The Kincardine Review says Mr - Cole, of Clinton, spent Sunday by the lakeside. Mrs. H, Foster and daughter Alleathea have returned from their holiday visit. Mr. H. C. Brewer and Mrs. Brewer left on Saturday for a two weeks' trip on the lakes. A. S. Weeks, P. L. S. will be at. Wahuapitae, Algoma, for several week s surveying. Rev. Mr. Henderson, of Bayfield, and Rev. Mr. Stewart exchanged pulpits on Sunday. --uttOr4.43 THE NEWS -RECORD had a pleasant call on Saturday From Mr. Charles Mason, of Brucefield. Mr. W. T. Whitely, Her Majesty's Collector of Customs at Clinton, was at Goderich on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Mackie of Toronto, werg transient visitors to Clinton the early part of last week. Miss Lena Leslie returned on Friday from her visit to friends in the vicinity of Belleville. Mrs. John Bitten, who is on a visit here from Detroit, was last week among friends at Goderich. Mr. N. Wilmot will remain in town permanently and may by found at Biddlecombe's jewelry store. . Mr. D. F. Macherson Sundayed in Fingal and Mrs. Macherson and fam- ily returned home with him. Mrs. J. W. Irwin returned on Fri- day from a ten weeks visit to Britain, France, Belgium and other places. Master Fred Gilroy, of Clinton, is spending a few days at Kincardine with his cousin, Master IIy. Seller. Mr. Ben Tomlinson will pursue his chosen vocation on Oct. 17th at the Toronto Veterinary Infirmary. We learn from the Tinzes that Col. Hoare, of Clinton, was a guest at Mr. James Snell's, Exeter, last Sunday week. _._. Mr. and Mrs. George Hanley spent a very enjoyable day recently at the residence of j4 rang. , -Kearns at Granton. Messrs. Cook & Cook were in town over Sunday and returned to the eastern and northern apple fields on Monday. Mr. W. J. Patterson, B.A., of the Clinton Collegiate Institute, has been appointed principal of the high school at Carleton Place. Messrs. B. Hodgens and A. T. Cooper left Monday for Toronto, Montreal and other business centres in the interests of their respective stores. W. J., son of Mr. Wm. Crooks, Goderich township, Inas taken a posi- tion in the Palace dry-doods store. Being a model young man, he will no doubt get along well. Mr. Geo. N. Watson was in Clinton from Alberta, N. W. T.,last week. He is in the legal business and was some years ago secretary of the Clinton Conservative Association. Mr. W. B. Carling, of St. Paul, Minn., is visiting his brother T. M. here. W. B. resided here twelve or thirteen years ago, and tho two brothers resemble each other like two plump peas. Mrs. Carling (and child) accompanied W. B. as far as Exeter. The lady was previously a Miss Foster, of ,Seaforth and one of the noted local musician some years ago. *'choly Personal Paragraphs. ]Mfr, Ben Allan, of Goderioh, was in town Monday on business. Mrs. Kinyon and Miss Keiff,of Caro, Mioh., who were visiting Mrs. D. McCorvie, returned tb their home on Saturday. Mr. Wm. Long, of Uxbridge, bas taken a position in the varnishing department of the Doherty organ works and arrived here Monday. Mr. Thos. 0. Cooper was on a, pleasant visit to Goderich recently. It was the first time he had been to the county town in eight years. Miss Charlotte Engels, of Sebring.. villa, who passed the junior leaving examination (second class) at Sea - for the Collegiate Institute will attend the Clinton Model School. Mr. James Miller left on Saturday by boat from Goderich on a business and pleasure -trip to Sault Ste Marie, Mich. He took with him a quantity of eggs, apples, and pears. Mr. W. McQueen, B.A., of Toronto, is filling the place of Mr. Patterson in the Collegiate Institute. He is a specialist in mathematics and is a superior gentleman for the position. Mrs. S. Davis, Miss Cooper and Mrs. Caldwell returned from a forty days visit to Hartney, Bossevain, Winnipeg and other points in Mani- toba, Last Saturday. They spent a very enjoyable time. Mr. Macpherson, wholesale fruit merchant of Winnipeg,, a former resident of Clinton, was in town on business last week. Besides looking after fruit he made a purchase ot some horses in this vicinity. Lieut. Hugh Barry Combe, who has been enjoying himself hugely in a tour of the New England States, is now on his way to Ottawa and is ex- pected home the latter part of this week or the early part of next. Charles Stewart, leader of the 33rd Battalion band, formerly of Clinton, while working with a gouge chisel in Broadfoot & Box's furniture factory at Seaforth en Tuesday accidentally let it fall on his left foot inflicting a severe wound, Mrs. J. W. Riter and child return- ed last week from a month's visit to friends at Sault Ste Marie. The latter part of the downward voyage to Sarnia by boat was somewhat rough. She came by train from there to Clinton. LATE PERSONALS.—Among other late visitors to Clinton are the names of: -H. E. Wilson, J. C. fledly,J. 11. Webber, T. H. Flett, A. H. Mann, J. A. ISepotie, M. McFarlane, H. Taylor, and P. J. Conroy, Toronto; F. W. Culbert, H. Hazard, J. Morrow N. Jeffry, Geo, Roberts and B. Moore, London ; C. P. McNulty, Detroit ; Thos. K. Foter, J. Green, and E. Overs,, Hamilton; C. C. Sabin) sleA ori -,' J. H. Eberts, Chicago ; J. C. Smith, Burlington ; B. B. Silver, Brockville; N. C. Arnold, Wm. Luinsden and J. Moule, Stratford ; and E. Penroy, Brantford. Additional Locals. Fon MANITOBA.—Ephrain Butts hipped a car load of stock, apples, etc., to Manitoba this week. BOWLING ALLEY.—Mr. Roberts was in Goderich Monday with a view of fitting up a bowling alley there. Miss MURRAY will arrive home this week, after holidaying for a time, and will resume her music classes. THE DOUERY ORGAN COMPANY shipped a conaidorable number of thoir world renowned instruments to foreign parts the past week. UNLIMITED LIABILITY.—A jcdg- merit of considerable interest to shippers of live stook was handod out Monday by Mr. Justice Falcon• bridge. It will be recalled that in a collision between two G. T. R. trains at Winona on the 16th of Sept. last, a valuable trotting horse named Henry It., bolouging to Geo. D. Robertson of St. ,Catheriues, received serious injuries and had to be destroyed. The owner sued the G. T. R. Company, the jury award- ing him damages of $5,000. Again- st the decision the Company de - marred, claiming that under a clause in their contract of transportation made with Robertson, their liability was limited to $100. His lordship ver•ruled the demurrer and affirms e finding of the jury which tried e issue. Dungannon. The annual show of the Ashfield and Wawanosh Society will be held in the driving park, Dungannon, on the 13th and 14th of October and the directors are determined to make it the best show ever held in that village. The prize list con- tains a large number of special attractions, including speeding in the ring, both trotting and running, lady riding and driving, etc., and for which a large amount of money is offered. The Dungannon grounds are admirably adapted for the purpose and will afford all who WIIIX'P.Iry op as PnbIIeberii WHOLE NO, 722 Itivtlr Mr. Joseph '1'amin, of Gorrie, was in town on Sunday. Mr. Joseph Carter returned from the Northwest this week. ° Mr. John A. Tanner left here on Wednesday on a trip to old Eng. land, Rx -Reeve P. Kelly shipped several catloada of cattle to Montreal on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon, of Buf- falo, were the guests of rhino host of the Cummerciel this week. Farmers are abont through with the harvest in this section and a large average of tall wheat is being powu. Mrs. Newton who was visiticg her daughter Mrs McKellar for sometime past returned to Siiathroy on Tuesday. The excellent choir of the Eng- lish church Blyth rendered the musical portion of the harvest thanksgiving service in St. Mark's church, Auburn, on '1'ueeday. Ou Thursday evouiug next a harvest thanksgiving service is to be held in Trinity church, commenc- ing at 8 o'ctoclr. Several of the clergy from a distance will take part and give short addresses ou the occasion. A special offering will be takeu up in the interest of of chtrrch debt. All are welcome. On Sunday morning a large con- gregation of all denominations at- tended the Roman Catholic church to witness the rite of confirmation administered to a class of seventeen candidates by Bishop O'Connor, of London. The choir from Clinton rendered the musical portion of the service excellently. Ou Wednesday evening a gipsy social, under the auspices of the Hopeful Gleanere of St. Andrews church, is to be held on the church grounds where refreshments will be served, after which an excellent pro- gramme consisting of music &c. is to be rendered in the basement of the church. Admission 15c and 10c. Blytikband will be in attend- ance. Don't fail to put in an ap- pearance. H. J. D. 000%E, BARRISTER, SOLICITOR, NOTARY PUBLIC, CONVEYANCER, &C. —MONEY TO LEND.— Oatoe one door north of the bank, QUEEN STREET, BLYTU. 700 Londesboro Dr. Young and John Melville have spirited horses. Mr. John Boll has returned from the wilds of Muskoka. Goderich Township. Gabriel Reeves, of Seaforth, has placed lightning protecting rods on the barn of Henry Beacom, Bay- field Line. Mr. Beacom is well pleased with the job. NEWS NOTES. A shiprneTrt of apples for Dayton, Ohio, was wade yesterday at Galt. —The petition against the return of Mr. Pridliam, M. P., for South Perth, conies up for trial on Thurs- day Sept. 8. While kneeling with his family in prayer on Thusday night, Mr. John Kearney, a well-to•do farmer of Perry township, was struck 1st lightuipg and instantly killed. • Montreal has exported in far this season 74,199 head of cattle,against 64,991 for the save period last sea, son. The now binder twine nranufac, turing company at Brantford will employ 50 hands. The main fact- ory will be 45x200 feet in extent, with a warehouse of 40x200 feet aditional. Dlrs. Edward McManaman; of Salt Spring, Cumberland, N. S., has given birth to triplets, two boys and a girl. This is the third time in succession that this lady has thus distinguished herself. Mr. Case, eldest son of Mr. Wm. 11. Case of Beaconfield, was seriously hurt by a Irick from a horse whilst plowing on Monday. The animal etruclr out with both hind feet, causing serious injuries to Mr. Case's left shoulder and the left side of his face. —On Saturday, as Rev. S. Acheson, accompanied by his wife and little daughter, was driving on the London Road, about a mile south of Kippen, his horse allied at a bicyclist and turning sharply, upset the buggy and occupants into the ditch and freeing himself made good time back to Kippen. Mr. Acheson and daughter escaped in, jury. Mrs. Acheson received a severe shock, and was badly bruised go a splendid view of the races aril ( about her face. The hngey wa: other contests. a !most a total wreck.