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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron News-Record, 1893-04-05, Page 1'>41 K1•illtS-t11.bU per Auuua►, 1.25 In Advance. On Saturday next we will hold our Regular Spring Hat and Cap Opening and display. This year we have simply an enormous stock comprising every shape of fiat for men's wear in the market : Hats for the Small Boy, Hats for the Large Boy, Hats for the Little Man, Hats for the Big Man, Hats for Young and Old, Hats for Dark and Fair people, Hats for Fine Weather, Hats for Dull Weather, Hats for Cold Spells, Hats for Hot Seasons. Hats for Business wear, Hats for Evening and Sunday wear, Hats for the Dudish Young Man, Hats for his Father, Soft Hats,W ide'Brim, Fedoras, Knock -Abouts, Stiff Hats, Silk Hats—Yes, every kind of a Hat worn in North Am>rica. IllGiS011 Bro., The Famous Hatters, Clothiers, &o. Tots Topics. MR. JOSEPH CBIDLEY, SR., has been on the sick list, but is improving. Miss IIALLIE COMBE is spending her Easter holidays at the parental fireside. MR. WM BEACOM, who has spent several years in Dokota and Manitoba, is on a visit to relatives and friends. THE S. A.—On Tuesday evening of last week the Salvation Army had wel- come jubilee and farewell previous to. departure of Capt. Fionces for Chat- ham, the new comer being Lieut. Harding. The Wiugham S. A bras.; 'band was present and paraded the streets to the delight of many. BROKE HER THIGH BONE,—Mrs. Emerson, an elderly lady, met with a severe accident last Wednesday. All through the long winter she had been confined to the house. While walking in the yard she slipped and fell, break• ing her thigh bone. The lady may recover. THE ExAMs.—The High School en- trance examinations in Ontario will this year cammence on June 28th. Examinations for primary and junior leaving teachers' certificates and for University Pass Matriculation, will be gin on July 4th, while the senior leav- ing and honor matriculation examine tions will commence on July 13th. MONEY RECOVERED —Some months ago Mr. A Couch lost a pocket book containing over $100. Up to last week he failed to find any trace of the money. The other day the treasure was unearthed in a mauure pile by one of the workmen. The Lind was a val- uable one and promptly handed to the owner. Mr. Sellars was the find- er. " THE MiN1STRRL SHOW.—Owing to r. Barrow and Bert Kerr, both ominent members of the Club, leav- g town, the date has boen changed so. that others could bo got to fill their positions. Everything is now in per - 'feet ;shape er•'feet;shape for a grand show. Even the most prejulitiat wi 1 find an agree able surprise waiting them. Instead of the imagined exhibition of burnt cork, etc., there will be presented a scene of the 16th century, devoid of the least feature of the dreaded days of slavery. The. sale of reserved seats have boon unprecedented. If you expect a good seat on that evening don't wait until too late. The expense has been heavy in order to meet the demand, and the object is a good one. The hall will likely be filled as it has never been filled before. Remember, Thursday, April 6h, is the correct date. !l, INDEPRNDENT IN ALL Ta4NG,S—A'F,'uT114L IN NOTHING A. 1I. TODD, /Cater »rut O►ruer CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., WEDNESDAY. Al'RIL 5, 1893 Toni' Topics. LAID UP.—Mr. Oliver Johnston has been laid up fur several days, the cause being a sprained ankle received while assisting "Dec" Blackall to operate on a horse.—Mr. Jacob Miller is on the invalid list with a lame back. While working as is his custom Itis back be -- came affected without any apparent cause and It was several hours before he could move or get home. 1[e is now able to move about and expects to be all right is a very short time. FROM TILE WEST.—Capt. William Sheppard, fel merly of Clinton, writes The News -Rectum front Portage La Prairie ou March 29th that they have had a long, steady winter there and good sleighing siuce the early part of November last. He and his sou John are well. The latter ie learning the printing and newspaper business. Capt. Sheppard will engage in farming this spring. He desires to bo remern bored to all his relatives a_d old time friends in this section. To THE WORLD'S FAIR —Mr. Joseph Lang, ex editor and proprietor of the Kincardine Review, uow o1• \Vinuipeg, leaves that city in a few days for Chicago, having been appoint- ed by the Manitoba government a com- missioner to the World's Fair. A better appointment could not bo made. The Mauituba exhibit will be shown to advautege with s'hch men as Mr. Lang as commissioner. His knowledge of Chieago,and i:s public men, pined by years of journalistic work ou its lending uailies, will stand hire iu good stead. Aire. Ling will accompany him. Mr. Laug's many friends in this diairiet will bo pleased to hear of his good fortune and all who go to the Fair will not forget to cell ou him. • EASTER GOOD CHEER. CLI\FON BUTCHERS MAKE A GRAND DIS- PLAY OF MEATS. Last Thursday and following days, our butchers, like the dry geode men, made a rnaguificent display. Previous years the exhibit has been ou au exten- sive scale, but this year .seems to have eclipsed all previous efforts. Tho meats were all of choice grades. In the matter of Easter cheer the best was not shipped to outside or foreign markets. The best was retained for the tables of our own citi:eus. The price paid for these choice meats ranged high, a great deal more beiug realized by the farmer than if he had the so- called "advantage"r of the 60,000,000 market. Competent judgee state dint Clinton and Guelph have the best moat markets in Ontario. • TIt , NEWS - RECORD reporter's book reveals the following Jona SCRUTON,•-The name has been a tamiliarone to the people of Clinton for many years. And John Scruton is a good specimen of what good meats will do The following were all " ext a fat ":--Two heifers, fed by A. McAllis- ter, Goderich township ; one heifer, fed by It. Pearson, Stanley ; one heifer fed by J.'Pearson, Stanley ; one calf, fecl by Geo. S'aibury, Stanley ; one calf, fed by J. Suet', Mullett; two spring lambs, fed by R. Lawson, Mullett ; one spring lamb, fed by It. Maso'i, Goderich town- ship : two pigs, fed by J. Forden, Stapleton ; three pigs, fed by Gabriel Elliott, Goderich township i also an e.. cellent display of other meats, poultry, &c. JAMES A.. FoRD.—The old reliable stand of James A. Ford showed to splendid advantage under ,l.e electric light. The shop has always been noted 'or carrying a superior class of meats. We found r ne heifer, 1550 lbs., fed by M. Carbert, Hullett; one heifer, 1250 lbs., fed by Hugh McGregor, Stanley ; one heifer, 120 lbs., fed by ,J. Snell, Mullett ; two calves, 300 and 200 lbs., fed by J.Jenkins, Goderich township; two lambs raised by W. Wise, Godcrich township ; one lamb raised by C. Wil- liams, Goderich township ; two pigs fed by Brown Marquis, Goderich township ; two pigs fed by A. Couch, and an ex•% cellent display a fall other lines usually carrried by first class batchers, WREATLY AND FINCn.—This firm launcheditheir businesh on the sea for public favor and patronage a few months ago and are doing agood trade. They have not been disappointed, and state that their speciaLy covers the every want of the private family or public hostelry. The firm showed one heifer and one steer 20 months old, 200 lbs, ted by Mrs. Mogridgc, Mullett ; two heifers, 2 years old fed by P. Cronyn, Goderich township ; one pig fed by 'Thos. Battles, Goderich to‘.nship; two pigs fed by Ralph Tiplady, Goderich town. ship ; one pig fed by S. McDougall, Goderich township ; one calf fad by Robt. Sprung, Mullett ; one fat sheep fed by Geo.Nott, Tuckersmith ; one lamb fed by M. Carbert, Mullett ; also a nice display of chickens, &c. R. FITzslaroxs is the name of the new comer, the fourth butcher shop doing business in Clinton. ile had one heifer, dress;ng 70) lbs., fed by Jas. Grasby, 11 ullett ; one heifer, tires, ing 720 lbs., fed by dames Graham, Goderich town- ship ; one heifer, dressing 0 )0 lbs., fed by 'Choa. Carbert, Mullett; three hogs fed by Ge. •.,;hhpley 5 one yearling sheep, dressing `'0 the , fed .y It. Mc(lowan, E. Wawanosh ; one lamh fed by W. Elliott, Goderich township; quautiiyof turkeys fed by Jas. Caldwell, Stanley ; and a quantity ofswall articles. Town Topics. Cooks new store and gallery on Albert street is well under way. MR. AND MRS. JAMES FAIR, SR., spent Easter in Detroit. C. H. SHANE, of Blyth, was in the "Hub" on Saturday. MISSES KATE PLEAD and M3Kaachern spent Good Friday in Seaforth. Mlt. GIBSON, of the Molsou'a Bunk, Waterloo, spout his holidays iu town. Miss EMMA DOAN is home from the city. MISS AGGIE JACKSON is spending a month in '1'orouto. I113ASRS. THOMPSON CLUFF and Charles Witte have accepted positions in the Go ferich organ factory. Reeve MCMnectiic,M1•s. McMurchie and Mise Mamie spent Easter with friends in Harriaton. MR. AND MRS. JOHN CALLENDER and daughters, of London, spent Easter with Mrs. Rend. Miss BUCHANAN and Mrs. Jas. Jack- son, of Seaford], took in the millinery openings here on Saturday. MR. W. G. SMITH has fully recov- ered from the effects of his broken leg and is hale and hearty again. MR. \VM. SMITHSON is on en eastern trip with over one hundred fruit pull- ing ladders. THERE is some report of a new bakery being started in the northern part of the town. Miss MINNIE CANTELON spent several weeks iu London township. On her return she spent all evening at Exeter with the family of Rev.\V. McDonagh. iloME TRADE.—Mr. Wilson Cook, of Varna. and Messrs. George Stewart, Hobert Fitzsimons and John Lee, of Clinton, recently placed each one of Deymeut's refrigerators. MR. JOHN CcoK, who has been at- tending the Trinity medical college 4et Toronto, has successfully passed his second year, and will return to the Queeu City in May. MR. E. E. BARRow, of Molaone Bank, left on Monday for Brockville. Mr. Barrow made mauy friends since coming to Clinton, who are very sorry he has gone away.. The chance will be a deserved recognition of hi;, ser- vices to the 13ank. TOWN COUNCIL. The town council met Monday night. Present—the Mayor, Deputy Reeve Kennedy, and councillors Searle, Plummer, Jones, Overberry, McMurray, McKenzie, Taylor and Armstrong. A communication was read from Hon. N. Clark Wallace, stating that the Government would, after July 1st, assume the responsibility for rent of customs office. The fire and water committee report- er], recommending the purchase of 100 feet of hose and four ru:,ber coats for firemen. Charity Committee reported that wood had been supplied to six families, and groceries to several to the value of $12.90. Finance Committee recommended the payment of:—J. Backer, street, $4.73; F. Evans, dreying, $4.55; W. Coats, freight and duty on boll spring, $2 47; bell epring, $5.50;advertisinin Mail, $4.64; meals for tramps, $1°35; charity, .$12 90. Receipts — scales, $18.05; hall, $5. The bonds of the treasurer were received and acceptance recommended. In regard to granting exclusive right to telephone company, the Auto- matic Co. asked that no action be taken at the meeting. The Bell agent would like to appear before council and the Mayor called special meetiug for last night at 8 o'clock. The Mayor said, in his opinion, that the Municipal Act prevented exclusive rights being grant- ed to any company. Mr. Searle wanted the council to make an appropriation so that the trees in St. George's Ward might be pruned to remove dead trees and others that should be. The Mayor said the proper way would bo to bring the matter be- fore the street committee and have there report to the • council. 114r. Searle said that would lay the matter over until late and then trees could not bo so well handled in bloom. Deputy Reeve Kennedy, and coun- cillors Plummer and Armstrong good naturedly °reseed swords with Mr. Searle and dissented, Mr. Armstrong stating in effect that he would not countenance "grabbing" for ono ward to the dotrimout of the other three. McGenzio said his ward would not pay for work in St. George's. Tly law No. 10, 1893, governing pro• oeedings of council, was read a third time and passed. Council then adjourned. THE Dominion l'+uMame' t was tato. rove,' �.rtt1111 ay and the 111 id session of the Ontario Legislaetie opened yesterday. MR. W. P. SPALDING, who has boon in the Doherty orgau factory for four years as tuner, has taken a situation with the Clinton Organ Co. 'Their business has eo increased of late that Mr. lilatchford found lie could out keep pone with the deiusud and re- quired another tuner. BUSINESS CHANGE.—Messra Wilson & Howe have bought the husiuees of Mr. James Andelsoe and Mr. R. Mc - Lerman, and will conduct the two iu the Albert street store. ,Ur. lilt:Len. nun will be their baker. Mr. .A nder- son has not finally decided what he will engage iu. THE HONORED DEAD—SYMPATHY.— The Clinton Brauch Bible Society, through President S. G. Plummer and Sec.-Treas. J. U. Stevenson, re- cently presented the fullowing resolu• dun to MIs. A.\Vurthington and f�uuily: "We, the officers and comiuittee of the Clinton Branch Bible Society, wish to place un record our appreciation of, and respect for, our deceased friend and associate, I)r. Worthington, who for so long a time took an active part in the work of our Society ; and while we know our Heavuuly Father "doeth all th;ngs wel., still we cannot but feel the '. •as we have sustained in the removal of our esteemed brother; and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the fancily of the deceased, hoping God may give you strength to bear the loss you have re- ceived at His hands." SUCCESSFUL SERVICES.—The anni- versary services in connection with the Suuday School of the Rattenbury street Methodist church, which worn held on Sunday, April 2nd, were most success ful. S. W. Perry, B. A., of Kincar- dine, adressed the children in the moridng, his remarks being more par• titularly directed to the children and were very interesting and practical. In the afternoon a mase meeting of parents and scholars was held in the church, when an excellent programme appropriate Inutile and reciiatio-ns was of rendered, Mr. Perry again giving a short address. In the evening the Rev. Mr. Stewart, of Clinton, preached an eloquent sermon, to a large cougrega tion. The musical part of proceedings thr•oeghout the day was adapted for the occussion and was beautifully ren- dered. On Monday evening a cantata, representing "Spriug," was given by the girls of the Sunday School, and Cie intense interest shown by the large number in attendance was evidence of the treat given by those taking part ilk it. '1'lhe floral decorations were very fine, the altar being one masa of geraniums, lilies, etc., in bloom. The collections amounted to $85. "SPRING, BEAUTIFUL SPRING." CLINTON MERCHANTS SOUND THE WARN- ING THAT SPRING IS AT HAND. Annually the dry -goods merchants of Clinton place in stock a grand array of goods that, once manufactured, would becomingly clothe in fashion the kings and queens of the earth. The editor of"1'ttic NEwS•ItECORD made hie`way to the spring openings on Sat- ur•lay evening. What a galaxy of I'ashieu—and people. The ladies sel- dom Heise viewiug the spring millinery faithfully presented by our merchants, and the fair ouea,the old and the young, the middle-aged, married and single, all thronged the stores Saturday even- ing. Probably never before have our business men bought spring goods on such an extensive scale or made such magnificent displays. Tho epriug fashions as illustrated in the several show rooms would fairly dazzle the eyes of competent judges—nll colors, hues, shapes and sizes, from grave to gay, orange to green; in size: the broad, wido and cunning brim that hides the sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks of the blushing lassie, the narrow • gable - shaped hat or bonnet that reveals true love, and feathers, ribbons, buckles galore that space forbids a description of. The gentlemen were interested, too. But we must desist and give a few lines of detail : ESTATE JOHN HODGENS. Entering the Palace at the Rotten - bury street entrance we found our- selves tight in the midst of the millin- ery display and a shoat artistic display it was. The combination of, shades requires an artist, and an artist has been at work there. The crowds that thronged the show room all afternoon and evening were loud in their praise of the magnificent showing of hats and bonnets and the beautiful effects of flowers, feathers,ribbons and trimmings of all kinds that met one's eye at every turn. Judging from what was shown the majority of hats will be IargFr this season than for some timo,while flowers laces,ribbons and jets will he the favor- ite trimmings. Importing as the firm do a great portion of their millinery direct WHOLE NO. 752 110111 the old country, the ltudg.•ua ! very prettiest and newest things that Estate claim to show many novelties j the markets of the 1)uuuuluu pruduc.-. that are out in the hands et Whets. Tile businees baa giuwu, though youug, l.oaving the mitliuery, one is almost to one of the largest in the county. arrrounded by drees goods, for they wale piled up from the coentera to the ceiling. Every conceivable shade was thorn, but fashion seems to favor In and' About Huron County. fauns, greys, blue, grey and navy. Bowie lines, whiitem ds, solgee and —The fermi -re are moving to have a twocds were the 10081 prominent muter .1 creamery establish.d ju Eeeter. lila shown. Upetaira a very hue die ploy of carpets, entwine, etc., the picture of a comfortable and cosy home, was wade, which is always a pleasant feature of their millinery openings. Joe trout of the store was used for showing the stock of slating suitings, overcuatiugs,etc.,and ladies fol njetiirlgs and blouses. The managers of this store are' to be congratulated on their lousiness enterprise and success in inaugurating spring fashions ou se ex- tensive a scale. APRIL ACORNS. BEESl I't & CO. Messrs. Beesley & Co. made a sup berb display of millinery in their capacious show room, surpaeaiug even their openings of former years in ex tent and variety. Hata and bonnets iu bewildering profusion of panel and color greeted tato eye everywhere. Patterns were never prettier than this year, and this popular firth keep coos stautly supplied with the latest pro Auctions of the Paris and New Yurk designees. 'Their accomplished millin- ers display charming taste and skill in trimming. The rich, chaste beauty of the enauy specimens of the ►sill:eery art to be seen on all hands cleanly demonstrated their very superior taste and workmanship. The splendid ex titbit was worthy the admiration of the crowds of ladies who thronged the stove on Saturday evening, and the many conlpliniouts bestowed were richly merited. All predicted a season of marked sueeees for the courteous and progressive proprietor of the "ladies favorite establishment." PLUMSTEEL & OIRDINGS. The display of millinery, carpets and general dry goods ►nade by Plunistoel & Gibbiuga at their opening was acknowledged to be one of the finest ever made in Clinton. The firm occupy o'ie of the largest stoles to Le found in the county. The premises ate completely filled from top to hot tom with a reliable stock of goods. They justly claim to be in a position to buy in the best markets and on the very best terms. This places them jo a position to give their customers the benefit of close buying. All that is new in the different dry•goode markets will be found there. The ladies viewed the contents of the store in large numbers, and the firm are grati- fied at the appreciation of their efforts in tate display of French, E.hglish and American millinery. The show roost is filled with everything requited for a successful millinery . business. The firm informed THE NEws•REcoitn that their business is steadily increasing every season, owing to their keeping the best obtainable goods and the de partment beiug under the able man- agement of Miss Davis, who is known to be one of the most artistic and ex• pert trimmers in the province. Many orders were taken on the opening night for spring mitllnery and the firm aro ready for many more. A call at Pluto ateol & Gibbings will give an idea of the enterprise and push and capabili- ties of the firm to please and satisfy the general public—and the ladies in particular. GiLROY & WISEMAN. Although this firm do not deal in millinery, yet the display made of car- pets, lane curtains, eingona rugs, fancy wool mate, gold embroidered table and piano covers, friuged bluetts, chenille curtains, tinsel portius, and every thing pertaining was truly ou a scale of great magnificence. Their new annex facing on Isaac street, which they have lately added, is devoted entirely to carpets and all kinds of house furnishings, gents' hate and caps and ladies mantles, and was most beautifully adorned with some of the loveliest shades and patterns of carpets, including some rare patterns in fine frame Brussels, Nottingham lace curtains in white and cream, of the newest and lnoet delicate patterns were to be seen festooned around the walls and coilings,adding a scene most charming in effect to the heavy cardinal and gold chenille por- tico—on massive poles and rings, sug- gesting the trappings of the most lux• urious apartments. Ladiea mantles and capes were the centre of attraction during the whole day and away on late in the evening. On the whole the display would do credit to any city and the firm have reason to congratulate themselves on the success which attend ed their efforts. To fully appreciate the display one should visit the dress goods section. All day long the shouse was packed at the counters with lady shoppers who were making their selec• tions. Gilroy & Wiseman claim to deal only in the very highest Claes in dress atuffe. They say they aro not able to sell cheap only, but buy the —The British hotel, St. Mary's, was destroyed by fire on Monday. it was owned by W. Cosgrove and iusureJ for $2,500, —St. Poul vestry, Wint;l►am, is talking of selling the rectory and grounds. —Henry F.ilber, of Crediton, wab in Goderich on Tuesday giving evidence on the Arbitration case, township Morris vs. Huron. —Rev. Lou Woods, of Blenheim, is the choice and has been extended a call to St. Paul's church; Witegham. 1-te is a former resident of Londeshoro and Clinton. —Mr. J. E. Tom, District organizer of Royal Templart of Temperance, assisted by Mr. J. T. Wescott, succeed- ed in organizing s L. 1' of T. Lodge at Eliulville lest Wednesday evening. —':'he Ontario Government has iieue+l' instructions to municipal clerks throughout the province to prosecute all persons who fail or ire;; 1, el to cam• ply with the law of re;;isiratiou of ll.rths, Marriages, and Ite.,tlis. The penalty for each Uffeece i1, ;f20. —After an existence of seven months the St. Mary's Leader ceased publica- tion with its last home and retired from jnurualtsiic field for good. Iu hie vale- dictory Mr. Evatrs, thri pubtieher, admits that the venture was en uupro- fjtable one, end that St. Mary's presents 110 field for a third paper. —Jo cities, towers and incorporated villages the scllrols closed on Thursday last and will not he reopened until April 10th, the etat'Ites of the law providing for holidays during the week following Easter Sunday. ] n rural 1•ectione there were but two holidays, ' Good Friday and Easter llroeday. —It's the price of raw material that is killing the Exeter bonnet industry itt this county. A. ton .of straw costs about $8 and yet wheel a milliner..takes two straws, ties them together with a piece of ribbon, conceals the knot with a piece of lace and calls the product WI Easter bonnet, it is seldom that she can get more than $50 for it.—E-.c. c'za age. —Rev, Dr. Potts has received so far promises of $510,000 in aid of the col- lege confederation scheme. Of this amount $4.57,000 has actually been sub - Scribed, leaving only about $53,000 to collect, and almostevery post brings in part o' the unpaid balance. It is believed that when the year's work 'a completed at the end of May all the $510,000 will be in hind. --The river near Exeter was higher than known for many years, and the mill dam had a narrow escape, having moved slightly. The road leading to Dashwood in the vicinity of Staulake's mill wee flooded with two feet of water and traffic for the day was sue. pearled. Several bridges in the neigh• boring townships were carried away while others were disabled. The warm weather of Friday and Saturday caused the snow on the bush lands to melt rapidly thus producing a rapid rise of water in the rilere. —The Hartney Suet,• thus refers to a former residcrt of \Vingliam and young lady well known in Clinton:— "A pleasant event took place at the residence of Geo. Pettypiece, Esq., on \Vednesciay last—the marriage of hie third daughter, Suiy, to W. J. Scharff. The Itev. W. A. Butterwirili tied the nuptial knot in good old fashioned style. The wedding was entirely pri-. vote and the happy couple left fur their nwit home the carne evening. The best wishes of the whole community go with chars." --A despatch from San Francisco, ('al., segs : The creditors of J. H. Turner, a real estate dealer, who came fele from Woodstock, Ont., eight years ago, claim to have been swindled out of over $400,000 and are s'eking to re- gain their money. Turner conducted all his operations through hie typewriter and hie practice was to sell the same piece of land to several different parties. Two Fresno rnnches were each sold twice, and the property in Santa Cruz county was disposed of four times in the same manner. Turner also secured the confidence of a number of money brokers and others,whoul he induced to invest $100,000 in the Owens Valley Water Company, a scheme to irrigate the lands of Inyo county. They gave their dotes in amounts teeming from $10,000 to $25,000, with the verbal understanding that they were not to be used until they could he laid from die profits of the Reticule.