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Home My WebLink AboutClinton New Era, 1893-01-20, Page 10• �' �41+X"►,JARITARY:•10, 18fl0. xiOOAla NOTICES Bora McI+ieiu-MIw4 boys wanes et tie ]!Neer ofilge. Bill g OOD, '$ei?DIE, Bei Sa{mon COATS `,�7ITX BEBTU>,OAT, Bi uro andsee JOHNSON & MiMOUR'8 stook pf 100ei xo:ne Ol9thing, and Bella,.b ate buy, pg eleew ere;' BUTTEfi.—Highest Cash Price paid for any quantity o1 First 01aee Butter at CANTELON 81048.; Clinton, JAB, TWITOHELL will exchange Boots and Sbess, Overshoes belt Boots, Robes and Horse $beta for wood or will give leo. off the 8 for op for the neat 60 days, Zawu topieo. RETURNED.—Mr J. Ferris, of Mann' tom, who ;had intended spending a couple of weeks among friends here, left laikweek on his return home. He said that the depth of snow and incon- genient;e of getting around prevented hina visiting many that he wanted to ;see,. • StIcoEsiO'UL. — Ambng those who passed the Christmas Examinations at ,'the Ontario Agricultural College were: --For first year, in all subjects, J. At- kinson, Seaforth; J. Buchanan, Hen sail. Second year: — R. McMordie Ripped; W. W. Cooper, Kippen; 3. H: Burns, Kirktou, • SURGICAL.—Mrs W. Jervis, of;Gode- rich township, is stopping at the resi- dence of Mr Arthur Whittingham (her brother). A few days' since she under= went a surgical operation for the re - umbel of a tumor from her neck, from the effects of which she appears to be recovering splendidly. CREAMERY BUSINESS.—Mr J. Han- nah was in town on Tuesday, and was interviewed relative to the running of , a creamery here. Situated as we are, with three similar industries close around, he was inclined to think that one could not be made a financial suc- cess here. 'It would, at any rate, re- quire the strongest support from the farmers round about. TEMPERANCE. — The meeting next Tuesday evening of the Y. P. S. of On- tario street Church;�will take the form `uiof a temperance entertainment, the "pro ram to be furnished by members of the Lodge; a large attendance and an interesting time is looked for.— Delegates from the Temperance Lodge attended the meeting of the District Lodge in Belgrave, on Tuesday.. HOME CIRCLE. —At the regular meet- ing of the Home Circle, on Tuesday, • Mr R. Irwin, Leader, expressed a desire to be relieved from his position, and Mr Lough, Vice -Leader, was unani- mously elected in his place, Mr Irwin advancing to the office of Past Leader. Harrison Wiltse was elected Financial Secretary, in place of Mr F. R. Hodgens, who had been previously elected to' this position, but declined to act.— Three persons were initiated and two more proposed. CONTRACTS.—Mr R. Heywood, the efficient brick -layer, has taken.a con- tract for the erection of a large brick addition to the store of Mr R. Adams, Londesboro; it is to be 60x19. He has also contracted to build a brick house for Mr Robt. • McMillian, of Hulled;; what will puzzle most people is the use an unmarried. chap like him can have for a house; but Bob will secure a bird Just as soon as he has the cage. 111tr Heywood has also the contract for a brick addition to Kelly's Hotel, Blyth. THE COLLEGIATE.—lhe Clinton Col- legiate started•the year with a large number of pupils, particularly when the state of the weather is considered. The Clinton Collegiate has always en- joyed a high reputation, and under the rear agement of Principal Houston is efficient staff, gives great pro - e of doing excellent work still. Pu in the country who are prepar- 1 G:• ung' h r a Collegiate training should keep •linton in view, as its facilities and standing are among the very best. DEATH OF MRS. WHITEHEAD.—OUr townspeople were surprised, on Mon- day morning, to hear of the, death of Mrs Whitehead, wife - of Mr Jos. White- head, for although they knew she had u,, been ill for some time, there was not the slightest thought of her death so soon. She was formerly a Miss Mac- kay, boin in the Province of Quebec, and was married to Mr Whitehead several years ago,while he was residing in Winnipeg. She has lived here for several years, and made many warm • friends by her generosity towards the poor and suffering. She was a mem- • ee her of the Presbyterian church. � 1.......If I at....�, regular g o StheQTruusteeses. of'� he Public School Board, was held on Wednesday even- ing,. ,A, number of aceounte Were pass- ed, the salary, of Mr, Lough, principal, fixed at $825, Mr, J. 0. Stevenson elect- ,ed Ohairman for the year, and also r'e- p EBresentitt;yO tQ the Qellegiate InatitUtet. oard, Potif`6iTints.—The following Is a list - of the officers elect for. Court Clinton I. 0. F. for the ensuing six months:— Chief Ran er, Jacob Taylor; Vice Chief - Ranger, T. Shipley; Financial Sec., G. A. Newton; Rec. Sec., A. J. Holloway; Treas„ F. R. Hodgens; Sr. Woodward, Q. Rogers; Jr. Woodward, F. Brown; Sr. Beadle, D. Gardner; Jr. Beadle, W. Walker; Chap.: T.Walker. The Coutt meets the(second and fourth Thursdays in the month, in the hall over J. B. Rumball's store, Mackay block. NOTES. --On Monday morning Mr S. Laverack left for Dowaigac, Mich., where he.has secured a situation in a moulding shop. Mr Hugh Ross is con - 'fined to the house bby a eievere attack of quinsy. Miss McEwen left here on Friday last for Ottawa. -Mr T. Jack- son, jr., who has considerable business to transact, is spending a couple of weeks in Toronto. Mrs Palliser and Miss- White, who have been ' ila- delphia for a couple of mon eturn- ed to town on Friday las ose who wish to visit the Nort et in lieu of locating there, will do well to note Mr A. Ca lon's advertisement, in this issue. a Bancroft, Neb., correspon- den the Chicago Canadian -Ameri- can, thus alludes to a former Clinton- ian :—"Wm. McHaffie, general mer•; chant, formerly of Brantford, Ont.,has been in business here six years, and ',ranks as the oldest in town; he has a good trade, increasing steadily, and he and family are well pleased withlace and prospects." Mr Jas. Cartwright, of Hullett, was in town this week and gave Mr S. S. Cooper a contract for a new house on one of his farms; as he already has.a good houseit looks ra- ther significant to put up another Mr A. H. Manning has 'been . spendin several days in Goderich, the guest Deputy -reeve Proudfoot; his man friends will be glad to learn that hi health has materially improved of late Mr John H. Worsell left for Goderich this week; his family remain here unti spring.The eldest child of Mr Robt Welsh, aged about six years, has been quite ill with paralysis of the throw butis now getting better. Miss Luc Call leaves shortly for Detroit, wher she takes a situation in a hospital. James Steep is feeding nearly seventy five pigs at his farm in Goderich town ship; Jim knows just where to mek money every time. Mr T. Gra formerly with Pay & Co., is visi'ti old friends here; he has been out Manitoba for some time, and tele question is challis return alone. MrT.M Carling conducted two sales last week and notwithstanding the storm bot. were good sales; the first was the of fects of the late John Mclsaac, th other that of Mr Stillwell Phipps Goderich township; stock sold at far prices. The C.P.R. Telegraph Agency here has been made a money transfer office,which should be quite a conveni ence. Word received from London states that Harry Beacomts mental condition is as had as ever, and shows no sign of improvement. Mr Geo. E, Pay writes from North Bay, Ont.;'to the effect that "it has been slightly cold here, being 400 below zero, and we feel it, too." Mr J. Cuninghame is laid up with a heavy cold. Messrs Blackall and Grigg attended the Ham- ilton Gun Club tournament on Tues- day. Mr Richard Burbick and wife, of Manitoba, are visiting with Mr Searle. The Gun Club intend to get up another cup contest among its members. Frank Ulrich, of Pennsyl- vania, and John Snell, of Exeter, were at the Rattenbury. House, buying horses, yesterday. On Tuesday W. R. Lough and wife entered upon their 21st year of wedded life; may they reach at least their 50th. Miss Ald- worth,,of Bayfield, was in town this week and purchased a beautiful square Williams piano from Mr G. F. Emer- son. Miss N. Fair gave an "at home" last Friday evening, that was largely attended; and Mr Will Cole gave one on Tuesday evening. Mr, J. B. Rum= ball had a pretty hard time of it last week, but his friends will be pleased to know that he is now in a fair way to recovery. Mr S. S. Cooper has the contract for a new house for Mrs Mc- Vittie, 12th con., Hullett. Ice dealers and others are already hauling in their supply .for next summer; it is a splen- did quality. Mr and Mrs Gilbert, who have been away from home for the holidays, are back again. The friends of Mrs Sibley will be pleased to know that she has about recovered her health entirely. Mr Callander, formerly of Stanley, but now a resident of the Souris district, Manitoba, was visiting friends here this week; he has been nearly ten years in Manitoba, and likes it well, A large quantity of lambs were delivered in town on Wednesday. for Mr Ed. Watson; among them was one raised, by Mr D. McEwen, Stanley, that tipped the 'dam at 187 pounds. The NEw ERA this week had a request for a carol apples,from Lexington,Ky., but this being out of our line, the order was handed to Mr Cantelon. Mr.John Hunter, of.,, the London Road, is now mining in Montana, and may possibly emain there. As soon as the affairs of he defunct Live Stock Association are Wily wound up, Mr. John 'Avery, Sec- etary,will undertake the management f his 200 acre farm on the London road; e should get some estimable young ady to take half -interest with him. The wife of Rev. W. Smyth, who ,has sen visiting at Harriston, returned this week. The . Maccabees, who have itherto met at Granton, have secured all accommodation with the Orange- men, and will hold their next meeting n town. Mr.James Snell, of Hullett, hipped a fine young bull, Wednesday, o Mi. Geo. Thompson, of Elora; it was purchased from Mr. George Shipley. Miss Hattie Davis has gone to Detroit, where she expects to reside in the uture. Mr J. Fisher has painted two ery neat and attractive signs for Davis' Livery Stable. The party who tole a thermometer from the town all Monday, wilt save trouble by re- aming it. Mr R. Agnew, dentist, will move next week to the rooms over wallow's store. TheSkating Carnival Wednesday night, was largely attended y skaters in costume, and went off in ood order. We are sorry to hear of he death of Mr Jesse O'Neil, brother f Mr W. O'Neill, Clinton, which oc- urred at Vlyinnipeg;,son Wednesday,,. from inflamnation ofthe lungs; he:'was Cation agent at.Strathclair,n,'hd"i ata ost exemplar", and. tiopular young an. We rssu{ a supplement to ac- nOrniniidate local Wader, and then can'. at get It all iti. Titre—The days are perceptibly longer than two -weeks ago. The ther- a , oometer has been below zero every night�'for the last week. Reeve Mc- Murchie and Deputy -Reeve Kennedy •` a tend the.Couuty Council meeting .n,�- t Tuesday. If this Is old-fashioned •t,. wi ter weather, we do not, care how soot the fashion changes. Skating is ;) popular this winter; it is gbod healthy exercise .ands the ice at the rink has ' been splendid. Wood went up in price witn a jump on Saturday, simply be- cause there was none corning in and ,many people were wantingit;' the price has got back to its normal place. ', \JeiUltonCENTRAL.—The annual meet- ofthe Hullett Agricultural Society was 1) • of s, 1 •II t, Y e Mde' e h e r 1 1 So what we have must sell now or else carry them over to next season; this we will not do if Trice will help them out. If you are thinking of investing in Furs of any kind Dome and see what we have and we will make the price tempting. LADIES FURS OF ALL KINDS. MEN'S GAPS & COATS Is what we wish to say to each of the bundredp make onr Christmas trade so satisfaotor . We wisl;•y t t NAPPY ITFW, R. ,1f '. , For your girls or boys, we have them ready to go for,vpry11,3 The Cheapest in town—the 'children con have fun wibl'. men can do solid work with the big,.oz ' For Fancy China, Fancy Goods, Toys, Gartles f Papers, Berlin and other Wools, Purses, _o oo! Window Shades, Curirain Poles and hundreds 'of titer the% go where you get the best ,value for your mons =the,fr s- Book Store and News Depot, Mackay locl;,,� Cl'ntoi All greatly reduced in price, for we want them cleared ■ ■ out. What's left of our HEAVY WINTLR GOODS are being pushed out at prices that are interesting to ,Thirty those who appreciate bargains. Mantles, Mantle Cloths, Blankets, Flannels, &c., All must go— On Feb. 1st we make the change advertised in last weeks papers, that is foam a Cash and Credit to a Strictly Cash Business, a change which we firmly believe will 'be 'in the interest of both buyer and seller. By that date we want our stock down to as low a point as it '• can possibly be got, and have cut deep into the prices to try and have it away down, r t f 0 lion Thursday, 12th inst. The elec. h ion' officers for the ensuing year I resul as follows :—President, D. A. b Farr ter;Vice-President, S. Plummer. Dire rs—M. McEwen, W+- Elcoat, W. �7ei , A. McKenzie, John Johnston, h 1 ij1� 'Well, Jas. Reynols, J. Wiseman, h A. H. Manning, Auditors, Dr. Shaw, J. T. Jl'srland; Secy., W. 'Coats. The i total receipts, for the year were $981.88, 9 ,and the expenditures $987.23, leaving a t baianee of $14.75. A salary of $50 was "voted the Secretary, the same as was • paid the previous Secretary. f IERorc:'— Conductor Snider, an v 'evangelist, well-known here, was the hero of an adventure at New Ham- s ` burg station; on Saturday. While he h A , 'W s Waiting for his' train the 4.30 ex- t cs press caneeln. - .As it rushed up to the T' ;! station a lady, who did not see or hear S it, attempted to doss the"track. A shout of warning caused her to look b `'ar'ound. Seeing the rapidly approach- g i ig train she lost her presence of mind t ,and would have been struck by the o engine had not Mr Snider dashed c across, the track, snatching the be- wilderedlady from her peril just as s the train', swept up, The lady Was un- in 00Uselotis for some rnimites after- in erntlrcl1, The aft', it caused a great len.- ' tietie,in tile'lltblo town.. n 1 ar': r' ,. Est�J. Hodgen THE DRY GOMIS PALACE CLINTON. argain Day! Confidence is a plant of slow growth and of better growth be- cause slow. Thus when three years ago we instituted our Semi Annual Bargain Day, we recognized the fact that peo- ple generally were somewhat sceptical of Bargain Days as commonly advertised.endeavored so far as lay in our power to establish a confidence with the public in our Bargain Day, and the increased sales which has followed each successive Bargain Day convincingly proves to us that the people have confidence in it. On SATURDAY, Jan. 28th —WE WILL HOLD OUR- Some give a bafgain day each week, others once a month, but We have dee:rded,te; gitip;;. 30 Continuous Bargain Days. This giving occasional bargain dais Weer considmr, ls,o� very little use to the public generally. Parties coming a distance and regnirihg,d a ant '. ,.r lines of goods, expecting to get them at big reductions, find that they.are'gene ONE taken, as only odds and ends, here and there a:pieoe of goods reduced, other; good/., price, very likely the;goods they want, at usual prices, no reduction'whatever, hey aro,;. dissatisfied and go away disgusted with business generally. Now what we; propoya,yldgl,.; is to give the public the benefit(of what profit there may be on our goode<and• TO CLEAR OUT AND MAKE ROOM FOR Our Large Spring Pure. Thousands of Dollars worth to go. They must be sold'": and prices must do it It ie not now what we shall make but what will the loss be. Profit not to be}donsidere& in this sale—the only object is to clear out the stook. We quote no prices, neither do weefip• mark goods away up to double price and then make sweeping redactions, (on paper) .butt' we say get prices from others and then come and see our stook before buying. Veit mid ,r. business every time. • Dress Goods, Millinery, Hats, Caps, Furs, Carpets and Staples Cost. Tweeds, Furnishings, Clothing mock Bottom. 2,500 Pairs BOOTS and SHOES at Less than Cost. The Sale will last to Feb. est. Plumsteel - & - Gibbing. MONTREAL HOUSE, QL2NTON 13EESLEY Our first and last word to you is BARGAINS, and from now to the 15th of Feb. is a very important time to remember and the reason is from now to that date. we are determined to give our customers cheap goods, and we are willing to count profits out on all Winter Goods Bargains in Men's Top Shirts Bargains in Men's iShirts and Drawers—See our all wool line at 35c, cheap at 50c. Bargains in Boys' Shirts and Drawers—see line at 25c, good value at 35c; nothing ta compare with it. SivotlikiAnulBARGAIN DAY Dress Goods. and Mantle Cloths And feel confident that the sales then will show an increase over any yet held. Great Bargains in Berges, Henriettas, Meltons in Black and Colored, FUR COATS NEw GOODS Only six Men's Fur Coats left from the enormous. stock we had the beginning of the season, and the cold weather will soon take these away. Again we repeat the oft•repeated statement. any man who has to do any driving should not be without a" 'dr.Coat;,. ' this is sound advice but sounder still is this, have nothing but a good coat when you purchase; our stock is the best obtainable. CKSON FtirnisIiers, al of iN `Ohl' L A } We have just opened up some more of our Famous Grey Flannel at 15 cents per yard. New Flannelettes in stripes and checks—heavy cold weather goods; it is a seller. • MILLINERY At a considerable loss tous--vye 0' fer you the choice df all; �'�" 9'* triuimed Felt Hats. in our shovV s �t oilB`fQ • i ,t, ' ' ,r,� • '�'4 `s' vi A. .....c1ca • a• `�• ,,s F f nt Dtoon, c*Ltherio "01