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The Huron News-Record, 1892-11-23, Page 1TIIE TM ON 1`I01i'1'3 -$t.50 per f\,LItIu,l, $t.15 lu Advadoe. S — �;coa , •D INDEPENDENT IN ALL WINDS—NEUTRAL iN NOTHING A. M. TUl)p, Edllor end VOL. XIV. -NO 31. CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY. NOVENIB i 1 .23r 1892 WEIOLE NO. 733 NEW PLANING MILL, —.— (SA9H AND DOOR FACTORY. Parties thinking of Building, Repairing or Ian. proving should get my prices. ALL WORE GUARANTEED. Sash and Doors, any *Iso. 600 plans of house to choose from, flans free. SHINGLES, LATH AND LU11DeR, In all grades. SPECIAL NOTICE. 1 will sell Flooring. Siding and Dressed Lumber for 012 per M, to reduce stock, and take hay, eordwdod, logs, heading. stave bolts. cedar posts; domoetic woods, tc., Arc., In payment. Machinery always running. g tr Houses built while yop wait. No money required. JOSEPH KIDD, 720-3m GODERW,t. Bankrupt Sale CLOSED. Saturday night at eleven o'clock the doors will close for the last tirne and the great • BANKRUPT SALE will be at an enol. Pants 95c. Pea Jackets $3 25. Overcoats $4.90. Overcoats $15 for $9.90. .60 Mantles, all go at 50c. on the $. DRESS. GOODS. Saturday the last day. H. E. �Ia�do�k CO. Town Topics. AGAIN our columns are crowded. Wo hope in a short time to have space for everything. • NEW 'PrtoNEs.-•Harland Bros. are putting in two telephones to connect the ne,v and old stores.— John Scruton, butcher, is also put- ting one in his shop. REMOVING.—Artist W. Allan will be in his new premises in the McKay block this week.—Robins Bros., stationery and fancy goods, will also be located in the same block this week. J. W. COOK, we understand, has leased the premises in the Elliott J31ock advertised in last week's NEws-RrcoRD and the contract has been let to have the rooms converted into a photograph gallery. THIS WEER.—The pressure on our columns this week from advertis- ing and local matter compels us to carry considerable editorial on the inside pages. Our readers will also find an interesting sermon by the divine Talmage on another page. Every line in TUE NEWS RECORD is well worth perusal. BE READY FOR THEM, BUT Do NOT BUY.—An American firm are selling "steel ranges" through the country. We warn the farmers against buying them. We do not know whether the ranges are good or bad, but we would advise all our readers to have as little dealings as possible with travelling strangers, but to buy whateder you need from the local dealers. Town Topics. THE PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD did not meet on Monday night. HARLAND BROS. are getting new goods into their new store and will open up at the earliest possible dine. TUE Mitchell papers are advocat- ing for a local dairy aesociatiou and point out Clinton as likely to have one before long. TIE MUSICAL HERALD of the United States, uu excellent month- ly, is enlarged and improved with Chicago and Boston as headquarters. STONE crossings are not so bad in summer, but when avow and sleet and frost and the wintry blue, conte they are not very convenient for pedestrians. REMOVED.—The Canada Salt Aa- sociation have removed their office to the McKay Block, over• Irwin's grocery afore. The location is a good one and the office will be con- venient. 'I'II NEWS RECORD presses have been kept very busy duriug the past week turning out a superior class of work. Just try THE NEWS• 1IE,CORD for any class of job priut• ins you may require. Or if 831110 - thing is desired 'in the advertising line we can give you the very best value in the market. Oust WALKS. -Th esidewalks were in a very slippery state this week. Some steps should be taken to stop the future men of Clinton skating on the sidewalks. Otherwise brok- an limbs may cause an unnecessary expense to the citizens of Clinton in the way of extra taxes for dame , ages. ABOUT ACCOUNTS.—This week we have sent,out a very large number of accounts. The labor has not been performed and the expense gone to just for the fun of the thing. A prompt response is requested and expected. To bo honest, things must be mutual,. and THE NEws• RECORD .has "honesty" in bol,d letters on its banner. Those who do not respond—if there will be any —will hear trout us again in,a short time. Pay up now. TIIE ELECTRIC LfGHT.—We are not of those who desire to find fault. The managers must give a much better service, though, to meet the ajproval of the people of Clin- ton. Monday night there was no light at all and the old-fashioned coal oil lamps had to be resorted to. This should not be. Get the elec• tric light system in order ,and give those who use it and the town what they want—more light. If things are riot right, make them right at once. TUE TowN's HEALTH.—The gener- al health of the people of Clinton is not in a very bad state. But to be forewarned is to be forearmed. Several times THE NEws•REcoRD has mentioned about the quality of well water used in town. Some private individauls have gone to the trouble to have their well or spring water analysed and the analysis has proved so far at least that the water is not as pure as it should be. We do not desire to play the part of an alarmist, but we desire to point to this one fact that our water supply is not of the purest quality. "Sub• scriber" in another column has some; thing to say as to what the final re- sult '• may be. Road what he says. One thing is quite certain, some steps should be taken in the near future to enforce more strict sanitary regulations for the thriving town of Clinton. SHOOTING MATCH—In addition to our reference last week to the Gun -lab shoot, we learn that the live pigeon match was the event of the day at Seaforth. Over three hun- dred pigeons were released from the trap in order that they might he shot and carried home to take their place in luscious pies, but not all were allot, in fact, rumor says that the great majority of them escaped utihurt. Sides were chosen. Geo. Hinchley and Dr. Blackall, both Clinton gentlemen, were chozen as captains and all the competitors were divided into two teams under their leadership. Dr. Blackall's club won the match. A prize of a handsome pipe was presented by Mr. Thos. Stephens to the individu• al making the highest score. Mr. F. S. Beattie, Mr. Watson, of Clin- ton, and Mr. Dames, of Goderich, tied with a record of nine birds out of ten. In shooting off the tie vic- tory fell to the lot of Mr. Watson. In the evening the losers entertained the winners to a supper at the Queen's and the whole shooting match united in praise of the cater- ing skill and trouble exercised by mine host who really on this occas• ion excelled even himself. Town Topics. A Doo roti A HORSE.—On Tues- day evening there was considerable merriment over a dog and horse deal at the Prince of Wales hotel. \Vin hforrison gave his dog and $20 iu cgoh to Jewett Snell for a horse. Each appeared to be well. satisfied with the deal. LiKELY To BE SELECTED.—It appears to be understood dart the position of Secretary of the Super- annuation Fund, held by late Rev. Janes Gray, will be filled by the appointment of Rev. Dr. Griffin, of the Methodist Church, Galt. The choke seems to be a very popular one. —Reporter. FROM COLORADO.—Mr. J. A Gil- mour, of Colorado City, Colo., for- merly of Clinton, last week renewed his subscription to THE NEws-RE- CORD to Jauuar•,', 1894. Ile is evi- dently0oiug well,as nearly all Cana• dians do wherever they may be found. The reason THE NEtvS- RECORD thiuks ho is doing well ie because he fends it hard to get small bills. He says :—"I would have sent the money long ago, but I could not get any small bills when I was in Arizona. I got these to- day, so I thought I would not de lay. I will ask you to excuse me this time and I will try and do bet- ter in tite future. Please label my paper to correct date. Remember nee to Jacob Miller and family and accept my best wishes for your future success. Your old friend, J. A. GILMourt." THE CANADIAN ALMANAC.—We have received with the compli- ments of Cooper's Book Store, town, also from the Copp, Clark Co., Toronto, copies of the Canadian Almanac and Miscellaneous Direc- tory for 1893. It is the 46th an• nual issue. The work is very valuable as a book of reference, and private as well as business people should have a copy. By special per- mission of the Law Society, a list of Barrietera and Solicitors in Out ario has been prepared and iucor• porated with the Almanac. In connection with this ie a list of practising Notaries in the Province. or Quebec. The Clergy List has been enlarged, and now includes all denominations in the Dominion. The Astronomical Information has beeu extended to Quebec and Winnipeg, and a Tide Table giving the tunes of High \Vater at Quebec for 1893 has been prepared. The regular departments have been caro - fully revised and corrected to the latest possible date, and a list of the changes occuring since going to press is given on the last page of the book. PRESBYTERY OF HURON.—This Preebytery men in Caven church, Exeter, on the 8th inst. Rev. J. Simpson, Moderator. A committee composed of Revs. Messrs. Fletcher, McLean, Anderson and Simpson was appointed to visit Bayfield and adjoining congregations in refer- ence to a re -arrangement of the field, and also to correspond with Mait- land Preebytery iu regard to Lee• burn being connected with Dun- gannon. Messrs Hamilton and McPherson were appointed audit- ors. They reported afterwards that the Treasurer's books were cor- rectly kept. An exchange of pulpits was ordered for the,,purpose of ad• dressing congregations on Missions. Messrs. Martin and Hamilton were appointed to address the Women's Missionary Auxiliary at the January meeting in Goderich. The Home Jliaeion and Augmentation funds were especially commended to the liberality of congregations for the present year. Mr. Simpson report- ed that he had preached at Bayfield Road and Bethany, vacant, and asked -lessee to moderato in a call in the surge. 'On account of the pro- posed arrangement of these con gregations, this was not granted. Mr. Musgrove, Treasurer, reported regarding tho finances of the Pres bytery. The report was received as satisfactory. A motion was pass- ed regarding the death of the Rev. Geo, Needham, of Egmondville, recognizing the sovereignty of God in the matter, and the promising usefulness of the departed brother, and commending his widow and con= gregatiiou to the comfort of the Almighty in their groat beretive- ment. Rev. Mr. Musgrove wet; appointed to declare the congrega- tion of Egmondville vacant and to act as moderator of the season dur- ing the vacancy. Goderich was ap- pointed as the next place of meet- ing. An earnest discussion took place on the relation of Christian Endeavor Societies to the Church, and a committee was appointed composed of Messrs. McDonald, Simpson, Musgrove and Henderson to consider the matter and report to next meeting of Presbytery. An adjournment then took place.— Times. Town 'l'.Iplcs. Conn Peosptsttla'e of the Auuieto Order of Fsreteere, Cliutuu, upe'ned during the past summer, is steadily gaining ground. Two initiations tine month and uthota to follow. THE SONS OF ENGLAND intend leasing the hall in Victoria Block, formerly occupied try the Orauge• anon, and are rofixipg and refurnish ing it to meet the wants of the Society. JAMES STEEP is about through shipping apples this aensou. Ile says he has handled 13,000 barrels this year. Ile lost heavy on 1,600 barrels but will make a little profit on 11,400. KiND WORDS.—Our brethren of the County and Ontario press have showered kind words of approval upon Thu NEWS REconn during the past week. Our critics should be expert judges and we believe they aro. The past and present will be our future guide. THE TORONTO TINES.—This is the lrltest weekly publication from Toronto, conducted by W. G. Os• g iodby • It is comprised of 16 papas, full of illustrated matter de- voted to the home in general. A striking feature in its illustrations is the probable mayoralty contest in Toronto. Lose AND FOUND'.—At closing time the other evening a business man of Clinton could out find the key of his atom. Search was made in vain ati`d finally the doors w`i;re nailed and barred and the rear door locked from the.outside. Tho gentle- man' interviewed the editor of THE NEWS -RECORD and related his troubles and desired to give an order for dodgers and do some ad- vertising in order that the lost might be found. We wore anxious for the job, but advised a second and more thorough search. The result was that the key was found, advertising and the expense of a new lock saved. All this ehrough advice of the newspaper man. One lesson taught in this case is that we are persistent. We want news and we interview a second time if we do not get it the first. We ask for the payment of a bill—if we do not get it the first time, we ask again; the third time there •will surely be "wigs on the green." Yee, we ars persistent. We are here' to give all the news worth•chronicling and will continue to give one of the best papers iii Huron. But thio is not all just for the fun of the thing. There is "glory" in all lines. Our aim will always be "exce tor.' We work to live and let 1 e. When the return is to be nil 'I'ftE NEws-RECORD roust be a party too" the contract. Docs ADVERTISING PAT 1 —Dur ing the last few days we have heard considerable ae to the benefits to be derived from advertising. The great majority are of the opinion, frotn personal experience and gen- eral observation, that a liberal and judicious nee of printers' ink brings a profitable return. A -case in which the direct result of advertis- ing was noticeable on Thursday. Mr. Ruddell, one of the efficient trustees of S. S. No. 4, Hullett, came into TIME NEWS RECORD office in a somewhat excited state of mind and promptly ordered the editor to discontinlro the advertie• mont for a teacher for his school. We could not conceive how our old- time friend would bo diepleased, but he evidently was. The adver- tisement was paid for in advance and the editor offered to refund the money if the trustees did not receive value. But it was all the other way. Application& had been received frotn all directions by the bushel—from Ottawa, Port Albert, Goderich, Holrnesville, Wolverton, Dresden, Clinton, Blyth, and a number of other local towns. Miss Richardson, of Stanley, a Clinton graduate, secured the school at $250.00 per annum. When Mr. Ruddell stated the alarm and extra mail matter was all caused through advertising in TUE NEws-RECORD we wore satisfied. S. S. No. 9, Goderich township, also Advertised in THE NEWS•RECORD for a teacher and secured Miss M. Engler, of Goderich Model School, at $280.00 per annum. And again, a busine&e gentleman of Clinton, who has made a study of advertising for years, spoke for additional con- tract space for 1894. He knows the value of advertising in the columna of THA New9-RECORD. This journal has the circulation, —none better—and goes to the homes of people that are desirable to sell to. Buniness men of Clinton should not fail, in their own inter- ests, to at least make their announce. menta in these columns. Call and jnet see what THE News -RECORD can do for you. Town 'Topics. COOK & Coots made t• eii lust. shipment 01 apples '-1uuday. Mr. and Mre. Currie, of Colborne, were in Clinton Saturday. The NEWS•RECORD was much pleased to meet the lady and gentleman. \Ir. Currie informed us that L.U.L. 153 realized over $40 at the recent 5tl1 November gathering... AN A FFECTED MIND.—Mr. Henry lleucout, the old reliable slioenteke.r, has apparently been iu an unbalane, ed state of wind for some tittle. Ile has occupied quarters et the town hall and been cared for for several days. Au effort is being' made to have the uufortuuate man ploced in an aaylnm. He has been exam• ,ined by local doctors and prouounc• ed aproper person for such a place. He is a mail nn the shady side of tifty and has handled a lot of money in hie bine. Matey years ago he was a prosperous citizen of Clinton. We hope he will Ire sent where lie will be relieved of his trouble and eventually return noun(' in mind and body. THE DIFFERENCE.—Some months ago a gentleman from Clinton was called to Washington, I). C., through the death of n relative who had real estate bequeathed to living Cauadian relatives. The laws of many American States and Caua- diau enactments are vastly differeut. It seems that the heir at -lacy could not cross the "imaginary lice" .and establish the claim in "that it is un• lawful for any pet sone not citizeus of the Uuited States, or who have not declared their intentions to be• come citizens, to acquire, hold, or own real estate iu the ,District of Columbia except such He stay be acquired by inheritance or in good faith in the ordinary course of justice in the collection of debts hereafter created and excepting where such persons by existing treaties may have the right to an- quilto, hold or own real estate or by auch other acts in such cases made and provided." It seems a very unfair law, but such is the cane. Canadians tnay leave their property to whom they will and they will get it. But American State laws are not British or Canadian lawe. In some casae they are not nearly 80 just or equitable. Still Atneri- cans can come to Canada and claim and take whet Canadians cannot go to the United States and claim or take. A ease in point is that of Francis E. Thompson, who claims to be an heir-at-law of the late James Stavely. If his heirship is proved it will hold good. But when the circumstance or conditions are reversed it does not. Tho arbitrary enactment is neither British or Canadian'fair play. Still that is the so:called "free country" that a few so-called Canadians, assisted by Americans, would ask us to become slaves and annexed to. Canada is good enough for us. WHO WILL MOVE 1—Several weeks ago THE NEws-RRCORD men- tioned tfiat Clinton should have a real live Board of Trade. We looked back to see what the old Board had"fcoornpliehed, but could find no particular beneficial result. It is quite true the reply came that a certain office -,had been created, but now we believe there was no Board of Trade in Clinton thirteen years ago. ` Again we are told the Board could not pay running ex- penses. It is a great pity if this sort of rgument can be brought to bear agri st the thorough establish- ing of a progressive Board of Trade in the town of Clinton. The dairy- ing interest is one that a Board of Trade night advantageously take up and induce some one by cotu- men•eense argument to engage in in this section. It pays,and pays well, in many Ontario localities not any more favored than Clinton. Wo notice that Boards of Trade in Ox ford, Waterloo, Wellington and other places have been entertaining Dairy Associations and the travel- ling Dairy from the O. A. College. Many farmers and their wives and daughters have attended these meet• ings with mutual profit. If we had a Board of Trade in Clinton they might with profit have similar' meet• ings and interest our farmer friends with a view to establishing ouch an industry in our midst. Look at the money that was distributed at Listowel through this one industry, for a three months product of a few farms—$225,000. What would this mean distributed in Clinton for threw months' work of a few farm- ers 1 Is there not room for work for a Board of Trade 1 Will the town not take hold and eee that individuals are not called upon to sacrifice their purse and pocket to advance the town's beat interests. The town should and we think it will. Each must make a little sacri- fice to accomplish anything. Who will move 1 Now is the time to act. Town 'Topics. r James Fair, jr., is able to be out again. Teacher Dent, of Exeter, WAS in town on Friday. Miss Joesier.MoMurray is now con. sidered out of clanger. Mr. '!'hos. Cal Welt ayes for Vans couver, B. C., on Friday of next week. Rev. Mr. Smyth will occupy the pttlpit of his own church next Sun. day. Mr. Robt. Gauley hue accepted a eituutinn in the dry goods house of I'lunWeel & (libbings. The Young People's Christian En- deavor of Willis Church meets every Sunday evening atter the usua! service. Mr. \Vnr. Rutledge, of Goderich township, has decided to hold a sale on December loth and retire from farm life. ire will take up bis resi- dence in Clinton. Rev. Joseph Edge, late of Clinton, now of Acton, delighted the people of Milton on Thursday evening in a lec.ure on " Take house things you borrow." Miss Mattie Dodd talked on "Joshua and the lessons to be learned from his life,'' to the Young People of the Rattenbury Street Church, on Mon- day evening. A combined meeting or the Young People of both Methodist Churches will he held in the (nitario Str.ret Church next 'Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock. Principal Lough will give an address. Messrs. (l and 0. 5. Castle, of Bayfield, were in town the other day. ')'heir recent sale was a splendid sue• cess; except horses, and they ex, pressed themselves as being well pleased with the work of Auctioneer Carling, y, A epl,•ndid orchestra, to assist in the musical exercises of the Ontario St. Sunday School, has been organ• ized and was present last Sunday afternoon. We understand that the Rattenbury Street Church is forming such an orchestra for the same purpose. Mr. Joseph Clark, of Seaforth, was in Clinton last Wednesday and renewed his subscription to. THE NEws-REcoRD. Ile has the con, tract of conveying the mail between Seaforth and Bayfield and is giving goon satisfaction. Rev. Canon Young was in Clinton last week on behalf of the Commit• tee and was present at St. Paul's schoofroomThursdav evening. The assessment report will bo made alter Canon Young lays the matter be- fore the proper tribunal. After transacting considerable business the Vestry adjourned. "PA" SPELr.s "Hog".—A bright little girl the other evening had a round at spelling at tea table. Atter a number of words had been gone over very creditably, the head of the house asked for the pronunciation of "pa." Why, "papa," said she, "pa" spells "hog." Tea was declared off and each went about their respective duties. Mr. Adam Cook, of Acton, brother to Mrs. Arthur Cook, of Crinton, a on a visit to town. He related is conversation which took' place on the train about the "cat industry." A gentleman was buying all be could get at 50c. a piece and retailing thein in a rat -swarmed section at $5 each. McKinley will not now be able to build a protective wall against Canadian cats, and annexationist& will rejoice. But the alleg :d indus- try sounds like a "cat story." Cirtrncir ORGAN.—As was stated in '1'11E NEws-liEnoan last week the members of the Rattenbury Sb. Methodist church have decided to purchase a fine pipe organ. An ex- cellent committee has been chosen and the matter is now in their hands. The congregation are inuQb'ift favor of the purchase. As may be judged by the fact that as soon as lists were opened over $50f1 was subscribed by the young persons present. 1t is expected that the organ will be in the church before Easter and that it will cost between $15UJ and $2000. At a meeting of. the Executive of Huron Co. Sabbath School Associa, tion, held in Clinton on Tuesday of last week, the time of the annual Convention was fixed for 'Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 24th and 25th, 1893, in the village of Blyth. The programme was outlined and the navies of speakers associated there- with. It is the intention of the Ex- ecutive to procure as complete stat- istical returns as possible from all the Sabbath schools in the County for presentation, at the Convention and persons interested in S. S. work will confer a great favor by giving all the assistance they can in attaining the end desired.—Pont. fLast Sunday was indeed a happy day or the children of Willis Church Sun- day School. In the morning Rev. Mr. Stewart preached athought- ful sermon specially pre ar- d for the ready grasp of the young ind. There was a good attendance. n the afternoon Messrs. II. Foster, . Baird and H. Houston addressed he children with good effect. The ittle ones rendered a sacred musical programme and the whole affair was of a happy and impressive nature. In t}te afternoon the younger classes led the singing under the excellent charge of Mr. J. Chidley,.jr., assisted at the organ by Miss M. Jackson The usual church service was held in the evening - Continued on editorial rage. \1, 1