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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton New Era, 1893-01-13, Page 11w Hato " �►.tw .... ' pA'Y, UNvsisY 18, 1893. V/.» TM/ WAr>a14NeHIP,-,:*We see that Reeve Milne, o .Grey, is an. aspirant for the Wardensh►p of the county, Between Joe Griffin, of Ashfield, and Mr Milne it will be pretty bard to de- cide, as both are excellent filen, but the NEW i;RA stands by its nominee of a<,Qd9Ta NOTICElast week—Mr Griffin --rand fully ex, Boys w4ITUD—Two boys wanted at the I / pacts to see him win the honor, YW ZI A cake WANTED --A PORI; FACTORY.—This PEW/ COD, g LDDIFI, Sea Salmon COATS town offers a splendid opening to any CITY RUSTVWANT. one who would like to commence a Be sure and see JOHNSON & ARMOUR'S stook pork packing industry. It is some- . at Robes, Horse O14bing, and Belle, before buy- thing that is needed here. Something ug elsewhere, . that could easil be conducted here, NO CORDS QF WOOD, wanted in trade '-r Harness, Buffalo, Bear, Goat and other Rob..s, Horse Blankets Bells, Boots and Shoes, oto., etc., TWITOHEL�L, ;own E101IICO. HARD LINES.—One of the coldest Mornings this week a NEW ERA repre- entative had occasion to call at a cer- esin house and found all the inmates n bed, as they had not enough fuel to keep them warm. We fear that there are other families in the town simi- larly situated. WHO WAS IT.—On Saturday last we received a letter dropped into Clinton post office, which contained $1 for re- newal of subscription, but no name ac- companied the same, and we do not know who to credit for it. Will the party who mailed the same please let us know who they are. MAY BE AMENDED.—At a recent session of the County Council the per diem allowance was increased from $2 to $3. Some of the councillors are said to have conscientious scruples about it—rather remarkable—and may move for a reduction to the .old rate of $2 a day and mileage. D11ATHs.—We are sorry to be called upon to announce the death of the wife of Mr W. Wheatley, which oc- curred on Tuosday evening, the result of confinement; she was quite a young woman, not being 31 years of age. Miss Ruth Richardson, of Stanley,died this week of inflammation of the bow- els; she was only 20 years of age, and had resided for some time in town, while attending the Collegiate, having just passed the third class examination. A PRETTY SLICK TRICK.—The other evening a number of- persons were sit- ting -around -the stove in a well-kndi • hotel, when one of them suddenly wheeled around and said. "By -the -way, Dave, can you change me a ten dollar bill ?" The party addressed courteous- ly handed out two fives and pocketed what he thought was the ten, but looking at it after he got home, was astonished to find that it was simply a $5 of a new issue, which at first glance closely resembled a ten. SNOWED IIP.—The storm disarranged the train service on Tuesday very bad- ly. The late train for Goderich on Monday night got stuck in Ward's cutting, beyond Holmesville, and the passengers had to remain there all night. The snow plow came out next morning and relieved them. Then all the trains,—both passenger and freight —on both the L.,H.&.B. and G.T.R.,— were seriously delayed. Snoop plows had to clean the track, since which time the trains have been running egularly. THE GOVERNOR GENERAL.—A few persons in town who heard that the Governor General would pass up to Goderich, on Saturday evening, went down to the late train, but failed to get a glimpse of him, as he remained in his private car. He returned east on Monday afternoon, and lifted his hat to those w o went to the station to see him as 'Ipassed through. He is simply making a tour through Cana- da at the present time. Rather a had season of the year to form the best opinion of the country. LIST OF CONVICTIONS.—For the quar- ter, ending with the 6th inst., the con- victions by the magistrates of the county numbered 73. Goderich magi- strates 22 of these; Clinton magistrates 10; Brussel, 12; Seaforth, 7, Blyth, 5; the others by individual magistrates in ;the --county. Six of the offences were violation of the License Act; some were assault cases; some few were drunk and disorderly, and the remain- der various violations of the laws. Of the fines imposed 28 were simply "$1 and costs," and it looks as if a sterner enforcement of law in this connection would bring better results. THERE WAS A FIRE.—Some of the boys have been accustomed to joke and jibe a certain business man, because is stove was nearly always cold, even when the thermometer was lowest, and they wouldit on the stove and make complimentaryf7 remarks about the heat it possessed. The other day he put a good, old-fashioned fire in the stove, which, externally, was as cheer- ess as ever, and one of the accustomed rowd came in, took his customary s eat on the stove, and began the usual anter before he discovered that there eally was a fire in the stove. It will b ,e several days before he finds any real c omfort in sitting down. GoNE BACK.—Mr and Mrs J. Brig- ham have returned to thein home in .roronto, after spending the holidays with their friends here; they were ac- - olnpanied by Miss Alice Cullyford, of Houghton, Mich. Mr Jas. Innis, who has acceptably filled the position of perator and salesman in Cooper's Bookstore, for the past six months, left this (Friday) morning for his home in Guelph. Mrs Cullyford, daughter of Mrs Kilty, of Rattenbury street, was called to her home in Houghton, Mich., on account of her husband hav- ing sold out his business there; she will return here and visit for a short time, when. she will be joined by Mr Cully- , ord, and they contemplate a trip to • urope before retiring intoprivatelife, and something that, seemingly, offers a good retire for investment. The town'is the centre of a fine agricultural district, where hogs are plentiful, ship- ping and banking facilities are Al, and we are really surprised that some wide- awake and enterprising capitalist has not gone into the venture. It may be parenthically remarked that this is not the first time we have referred to the matter—nor will it be the last. BE ALIVE. — The old council we think made a mistake at its last meet- ing when it neglected to make arrange- ments for regnlarly cleaning the snow off the street leading to the station, simply because the people on that street hadn't been asked to help pay for the work. It should be done in the public interest, regardless entirely of private assistance. The travelling public should not be compelled to walk in the middle of the road. Further, the council should see that the walk to the public school is cleared off, and the easiest and cheapest way to do it is with a snow plow. It is almost a crime that nearly four hundred child- ren, many of them quite small, should be compelled to walk in the middle of the road at the risk of their lives. The picayune policy of not doing things that are really in the public interest until thf'ee or four ratepayers bear the whole burden, is too small for a town of the pretensions of Clinton. FROM CREDIT TO CASH.—It has been said scores of times that the credit system on which business is generally conducted, is a very undesirable way of trading, and even many of those who benefit by it have freely admitted that it would be much better if all business was conducted on a cash basis. Indeed the credit system is one of the "abuses" of the time, and should be relegated to oblivion, with all its dis- advantages, just as quickly as the change could be made. There is no valid argument in favor of doing busi- ness in that way—the arguments are all on the other side. Commencing with the 1st of February next, at least two of Clinton's business houses will adopt the cash system. These are the Estate o f John Hodgens and W. Tay- lor & Sons, and the probabilities are that before very long business men generally will fall into the same line. It is the best way of doing business, because it is the safest and the cheap- est for everybody, and the public can do very much towards making it the only basis on which business shall be done. NOTES.—Mr and Mrs Robt. Chowen, of Clinton, spent New Years with their friends here; Mrs Chowen assisted the Main street choir.—Mitchell Recorder. Mr Wilbur Nugent, formerly of Clin- ton, has been appointed classical mas- ter in Jameson avenue Collegiate In- stitute, Toronto, at a salary of $1,000. Miss Marion McMichael has resumed her place as book-keeper for Jackson Bros. Mr H. G. Fisher, of Denver, (an old Clinton) sent us a copy of the Rocky Mountain News for Sunday, Jan. 1st; it contains 36 pages, illustrated, and is, quite an extensive issue. Mr T. M. Carling is exporting dried apples. Miss A. Rumball, who was visiting her sis- ter at Newbury, returned home on Saturday night. Mrs S. Pratt has gone on a visit to her daughter in Winnipeg. Mrs Hoare, of Strathroy, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs Tisdall, for a short time, returned home last week. Mr J. B. Rumball is still unable to leave the house. Mr J. McCutcheon, of Toronto, formerly of Clinton. was in town last week; he had been up to Goderich looking at a hotel, with a view to its purchase. Harland Bros. have removed their stock from the Racey building, and are using in- stead one of the Commander buildings. Mr Al. May has come back to the Do- herty Organ Factory to work. The wife of Mr P. B. Sibley, who has been confined to the house for months, was able to be out for the first time on New ears day, but unfortunately she took grip,and is now an invalid again. Miss Milie K. Holmes, formerly of Clinton, who recently passed the ex-, amination at the Ottawa Normal for a second, has been engaged to teach at Holland Landing, for this year. A son of the late Rev W. Hawke, one of the first Methodist ministers stationed here, was married last week at Grims- by, where the family is now residing. Mr Robt. Fitzsimons is still shipping lambs to Buffalo; he is also handling pork. Miss Grace Boles is home on a visit. Miss Manning, daughter of Mr L. Manning, is confined to her room. That young man, down the Huron -road, who ate his New Year's dinner somewhere east of Toronto, must have it pretty bad. Mr E. G. Courtice, the genial wholesale agent of the Clinton Organ Co., left on Tuesday an a two months trip in the eastern provinces. Mr Shannon, of the Electric Light Co., has returned to town after spend- ing a week with friends in Inglewood. Mr Wm. Baer who has been working in Seaforth for some time past, is slightly under the weather, and is recuperating at his home here. Miss Carrie Ohler, of Colborne, is spending a few weeks with her sister in town. Mr Jonathan Brown is recovering from his recent aceident, but is still unable to resume his place at the Electric light station; the lights have been rim very satisfactory for the past two weeks by Lee Brown. The regular meeting of the Home Circle will be FRIEIJDLY ADVICE.—Mayor McTag- held next Tuesday evening, 17th inst.; art, we would like to have a word a full attendance is especiallydesired, r two with you just before entering as annual reports will be. given, and n your duties for the year. Possibly there are offices to fill. Mrs J. J. ur suggestions are unnecessary, but - Taylor and Master Johnny, of Auburn t hey are offered in kindness, and their • Dal., are visiting Mende in Clinton and • publication may do no harm. Your Blyth. Mrs Folland, is on the sick list. predecessor, Mayor Doherty, was a We are sorry to hear of the serious ill - man of progressive ?dens; he was up nese of Mr. John Junor. On Wednes- with the age, and tried to carry the day the Oddfellows tendered Mr. J. H. council along With him, but he did not Worsell an oyster supper atAnderson's always bucceed; it was not his fault. restaurant; they had a good time. Mr Ndwy, iikOinitne that, you have the - d'.D. Calneron� the new Provincial See- n rfd' welfare: of this 'town , retary lathe at heart, and wo want you to - desk -mate 'wit *Most to ,coiivilleei the.cotm- ,Manning 84 h such such a thing' may bot . studyint law t —that it, i.' a progressive .,.preplieeied-th that it must drop anyold an open otne,1 that belong only to the s an opster. ,,.I aitt. ;n In:other words, - is fingers tint ve•Cn. cdneeday.. eenway Cabinet, was a ,Mr; ares Scott':(of cote) ''when both 'were gather, : The Tuan Who t this winter would be now keeping as close sae oath na • ed Moore got lea at tb taik '.l41'.R7►K This week we have addressed a circular to all our customers, informing them of the fact that after Feb. 1st we will change our method of doing business, and,from that date conduct it on a STRICTLY CASH BASIS That is, all goods must be paid for when got, either With cash or produce. In that circular we have given our reasons for this change, and tried to point out some of the evils of credit and the benefits of buying for cash. We confidently believe this change will be a Decided and Practical Advantage to the People of Clinton and vicinity ". Selling for Cash we can and will sell them Dry Goods at lower prices than ever before. From that date Our . Cardinal Principles will be One Prico Cash or Produce No Misrepresentation Money Refunded when=!- desired The Best Goods for the Lowest possible' prices 1 As we said last week, we enter stock on Feb. 1, and must have as many Winter Goods as possible cleared out by that date. With this end in view all heavy goods have been re -marked at prices that mean for you an ABSOLUTE' SAVING OF MONEY Furs, Mantles, Mantle Cloths, Blankets, Undercloth- ing, &c. have all had the knife applied to them. We'll clear them out if price will do it. Come and test the truth of our advertisements. Ie what we wish to say to each of the hundred of customer; -bq bel make oar Christmas trade so satisfactory. we wish you one and all A $APPY Ni w YEAR, If you want a Qdto. Rl EI3srD SLEIGH For your girls or boys, we have them ready to go for very little money, See Oar. SNOW - SHOVELS. T. The Cheapest in town—the 'children can have fun with the small shovels--th% men can do solid work with the big ones. For Fancy China, Fancy Goods. Toys, Games, Books,. News. Papers, -Berlin and other Wools, Purses, Pocket Books-,, Window Shades, Curtain Poles and hundreds of other things, go where you get the best -value for your money --that is. to RGBIN BR,os Book Store and News Depot, Mackay Block, Clinton. Boot& Shoe Sale $3000 WORTH AT COST ' $3,000 worth to be sold at Actual Cost price; we are determined if possible to clear out our whole stock of Boots and Shoes before the spring trade coma ponces, and in order to do so, we have decided to offer them at cost. Do you want the best bargains ever offered in Clinton? if so, come and Soto goods and prices. We will not ask you to buy unless you are satisfied that what we say is correct. We'.never advertise bargains unless we have them. You can save from 15 to 30 per cont. x Vv e would quote you prices but have so many different lines that we have not space to mention prices, but we say come and see, and come at once. Est. J. Hodgens Terms Cash or Trade. THE DRY GOOIIS PALACE Plurnsteel - & - Gibbiiig.s CLINTON. MONTREAL HOUSE, CLINPON SOLICITED 1 8 9 3 WeWish our Patrons a DATION Happy &Prosperous New Year To , quote from the reiterated statements of our numerous customers satisfied for quality of goods purchased—we always find that you give us better value than we can receive else- where. A Good Article always proves satisfactory to the shrewd buyer and especially is this true in the purchasing of FUR = GOODB We never had in the history of our business such an unprecedented sale of Men's and Ladies' FurC�ats The reason for it lies in the fact that nothing but the best ar- ticle is handled by us. Any one desiring to purchase a Fur Coat should not fail to see our stock. The FINE BLACK CLOSE CURL CORSICAN LAMB COAT At $25 with a discount of 10 per cent off for cash, bringing it down to $22.50, makes it the very best value offered in a Fur Coat that can be guaranteed. 0. afters '" mid Clothiers AND ' SEAV011a r Your happiness largely depends upon your comfort and your prosperityupon your careful buying. We respectfully suggest that both will be promoted by purchasing comfortable and fashionable goods from us just now at very low prices. Stock taking commences with us this week, and we would like to induce you to take a great deal of it. We have marked prices down tomake it well worth your while to do so. We want to clear out MANTLE Cloths, And offer you $1.50 goods for $1 BLACK and COLORED DRESS SERGE 65c., you maylhave for 45c. Double fold MELTON 25c., may be yours for 20c. Ladies' Fine quality Wool VESTS $1.35, yours for $1, We, have also a line of excellent fine wool SHIRTS at 55e that are offered you at 40c. Men's Flannel Top Shirts in Navey and Brown $1 for 75e. FLANNELETTE. in Dark Colors at 8c,, best value in the trade. MILLINERY At considerable loss to us we, have determined to 0 r Ito any. FELT HAT in our show room up ' to $1'+' 5 pried for 50 cents. ;..•mac.