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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-05-20, Page 8The Annual Meeting of the Liberal Association for West Huron, for both the Local and Dominion, will be held at Dungannon on Tuesday, May 31, at 1 p.m «hnton iew ca1Mens Furnishings Special values in Men's goods that are worth the attention of '1tIDAY, MAY 20, 1898. LOCAL NOTICES. Xaut runt nugget Chocolates at MoCLeox- IApR't 'leek. until you try Klondyke nugget bocolates ikt J. MOOLAoiri,RTY's. Wasted.—At once a couple of good waist hands. Apply to HODGENS BROS. IUvh Crcanr and pure chocolate in Klee' dyke nuggets at MCCLAOHHSWTr's. For Sale—Lady's whorl in good condition. Apply to MISS Ma13ARDY, 78 Ontario St. ateeele for Sale—A good second-hand gent's bicycle for sale ata snap. .Apply at MR.JOI3N O(3NNINGRAME'S after six p. m. • lttiteieail instruments to hent.—i have two Aloe Organa and one upright piano to runt by the month or year, or would sell them at a low price. G. F. OAKES. Clinton. Solve *opus. ARM BROKEN.—While E. H. Snell was working in the orchard of Stephen Gray, Hullett, last week, he had the misfortune to fall and break his arm. HORSEFLESH. — W. W. Ferran this week received a splendid piece of horse- flesh in the shape of a thoro-bred blood mare, Prem the well-known Hamlin stock farm, New York State. She is from Mamhuno King, said to be the best horse of its breed in the world,and is in foal to a fast sire. OATTLE.—Stanbury Bros.,of the Lon- don road, this week shipped a car Load of fine export cattle. They are exten• sive stock raisers, having yet nearly one hundred head, which will not go forward until July. S. Smith, C. Reid and James Hearn also made shipments ae`of cattle this week Cantelon & Wal- lis shipped a car of hogs. LODGE.—The 1. 0. G. T. district meet- •ing will he held in the Oddfellows' hall to -day (Friday) commencing at 11 a. m. In the evening there will be an open meeting, when an address will be given by Rev. Mr Millyard, and an excellent program, consisting of music, readings and recitations will be rendered. A col- lection will be taken at the door to de- fray expensee. • Qincic, IF NOT TRUTiWFUL,—The oth- mr day, in the dining room of one of .our hotels, the table•maid was suffer - ing from a severe cold, and a very -bashful young man, thinking to have a eke on her, said • "Lizzie, you must have been kissing some one to catch that cold." Quick as a flash she turn- ed, and, to the amusement of all pres- ent, she said, as she ran out of the room, "Mr M--1, you're the only one $ I ever kissed!" NEW COUNCILLOR. --.At the nomina- tion meeting on Wednesday night, to select a successor in the Council to Mr Todd, in St. George's Ward, only one candidate was proposed, Mr W. Robb, D. Dickinson being his mover, and L. S. Scott his seconder. After the hour in which nominations might be made i had elapsed, and no one else being pro- y:- posed, the Clerk declared Mr Robb el- ected. He comes to the Council with experience gained as a township Coun- cillor, and will no doubt do his utmost in looking after the town's interests. HURON ROAD EAST NOTES.— Wll�t is left of the sidewalk to Stapletpn is being gathered up piecemeal and haul- ed this section should not be left ' without some sort of a walk, and an ef- fort should be made to build a gravel or cinder walk. E. Sibben,whose barn ,was burned some time ago, has let the contract for a new one to A. Ross, of the London road; the old foundation is being used. John Pale has erected a +'aanew house and barn on his farm for one of his sons. IMPROVEMENTS. -Jackson Bros. have Materially improved the internal ap- " pearance of their mammoth store, by urning their office across the end, and making it a two-story affair, the lower part enclosed by glass, the npper part ecorated by a fine railing, to be used ;exclusively by their stenographer and amok -keeper, while the lower part is a rivate office and dressing room. The change improves the appearance of the More, and facilitates work, a factor in heir extensive business which 1 his en- terprising firm is al ways considering. INSPECTED THE 'WALL. --In view of ostiitements made concerning the fonnd ation of the Stavely Building, the committee called in Mr Jos. Naegle, of Colborne, as an expert builder, to ex - Amine the wall, and he did so on Wed- itesday, handing ahe following signed report to the chairman:—"I inspected the formdation of the Stavely build- ing, and find the walls all right, except the short piece in the front, which —should be pulled down and rebuilt, it having sprung with the frost. If the rest is pointed out with cement it will be all right." BAILWAY NOTES. --Conductor A us- lgrock,who was hurt a week ago,resum- ed his tun on Tuesday morning, though s still feeling pretty sore. On hursday of last week, while the south train was doing some shunting atBlyth, t;1ye., engine was pulled off the track, Mid it took a couple of hours' work to get it back; in the meantime three trainswere held at Clinton station, which was a scene of considerable ac - they. By a slight change in the time liable, people having business in Toron- tp can leave there a little later in the eVening, and get home the same even - trig; the noon mail going west also at - rives "here a few minutes earlier, its time now being 12.55 ram, Assistant uperintendents McGurgan and Fitz - ugh passed through town on Tues- 1'tryGiadeeich, and returned to Rig- hts, A. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—The many ifritinds Of Mr A. R. Lofft, dty geode iijnercbant, of St. Marys, will regret to learn that on Thursday morning last be happened with a serious accident, ;Which' has confined him to hie room for thas'past week, and which might have 'been;it.tetidedwith the gravest results. Mr Leftt'Was up with a sick child and on retiring mistook a hallway at the head of the back stairefor his bedroom door andwas precipitated headlong -down to the first turn in the stairway. The back of his neck was so seriously I'njured.`tbat he has been scarcely able to miwe his head without assistance ittidbassiiffered very much pain. Much 1st mpathy is felt for Mr Lofft and fam- ilyy,who have had their full share of aieknesa rfOr the past three monehs, While theservices of Mr Lofft as a val• -led 1`Y7Ic't'>? blirc,f the Public School Board and Methodist Church Board will be greatly missed white he is unable to At- tell;a to public matters, F"Alf"is an o1d lintanlarir and bis friends here sym- thizewith; him in his stifferir . His idont.is tothoat ide+ntlriti with that. Ptet'i aced by S . A.13'orrnatci'.1. careful buyers. Mottled Cotton Sox, strong and heavy, 3 pair for 1Qc Fast Black Cotton Sox, German dye, 2 pair for 25c Extra fine seamless all wool cashmere sox t 25e Fine Cambric Shirts, collar attaohed, all sizes, :menial values 50c Fine Cambria Shirts, 2 Dollars and 1 pair of cuffs, neat patterns, sizes IA to 16} 75c Men's fine Balbriggan undershirts, all sizes 25c White Unlaundried Shirts, linen bos- oms, double front ani back seams, double sewn and good quality cotton, the best sbirt we've ever had for the money, worth easily 75c 50e Men's Fedora Rats in the newest shapes fine soft felt, in black and brown, special at $1 00 Great range of men's and boys' harvest hats at 5c, 10e, 15c New Belts. We have just opened some of the nobbiest styles and best values in LadiesBelts that have' been shown this season. Strong leather belts in black and colors 12i, 15, 20c Plain leather belts, harness buckle, strong and servicab'e 25e Fanoy pebbled leather belts, with large fancy buckle, t•lack and colors 30c Very fine leather, soft and pliable, blacks with dull buckle for mourning and colors with fancy buckle and two jewelled ornaments 50c Extra quality pebbled leather, large fancy bookie, three jewelled orna- ments, a very stylish belt in black, green, red, tans, etc 60e 3 Bargains from our Staple Department 64 inch half bleached table damask, good pattern, extra heavy quality, a regular 35c cloth, our special price ..25e 33 inch heavy twill pink shaker flan- nel 1 Oe 36 in. bordered shaker flannel skirting .9c Toweling Special About 250 Yards of Heavy Twill Toweling, 17 to 18 inches wide, fancy stripe pattern. This makes a splendid drying Towel, is extra heavy weight, and a wearer, and worth regular 7c. to 8c., our special price while the lot lasts ... 5c. Millinery for the 24th Will you be wanting a New Hat for the 24th ? , The finest display of Ready-to- wear Millinery in this section is now in view in our showroom. The styles are new, the latest and most fashionable to be had, and prices are all reasonable. This w eek we are making a special display of Summer Millinery that is well worth seeing. It will give you an idea of what the summer styles are, and you are welcame to come and look at any time. No need to buy if you don't care to. OUR I TWO GREAT srin bR MILLINERY SPECIAL SPE@IJ LS Is our famous line of Ready Trimmed Hats at $2.50. Our sale for them this season has been unprecedented. No such combination of Millinery, style and value has been sold at anything near the price before. Two Beres of New Sailor Hats just in last week, bought at a low price and sold the same way Untrimmed Sailor Flats, new shape, 2>e gond quality straw .. Ladies' white fancy straw Sailors, new shapes, with black band, worth at least 50c, special at.. 40e Children's Broad Brim Sailors slowrig a particularly fine assortment of Children's Sailor Hats in plain colors and fancy straws at 25e, 50e, 15e. I-lodgens Bros., Direct Importers of Dry Goods CLINTON, ONT, HOSIERY Direct from the maker we buy all our Hosiery. Some- times in England, sometimes in Germany, sometimes in Cana- da; it depends on the kind we want, but everytime we go right to the fountain head for osupplies. In kind Hoseur for ladies orall childsreno£, boys or girls, in both plain and ribbed, our values this season are unequalled. A Great Hosiery Special. The other day the Canadian agent of the English manu- facturer from whom we buy our Cashmere Hcsiery, sent us a case of samples to sell. They are the samples carried for tilis spring's business,and almost every kind that is made. We will put the let on sale Saturday morning, and prices will be from 20 to 25 per cent less than reg- ular. This is an opportuni- ty to buy good Hosiery (leap, that hosiery buyers should not let pass. Dress Goods For Skirts. For skirts to wear with the popular shirt waists, we are showing three or four lines of black dress goods that are very popular. Fancy figured Lustre, 40 in. wide, sold most places et 30c and 35o 25c 46 in. pure wool fine silk finished Hen- rietta, rich glossy black ..50c Fancy figured Lustre, nothing better for skirts, brick only and jest two patterns, regular wholesale price was 50c, our special price At 50 cents a Yard. 42 in. plain black Lustre, good weight and rich, silky finish tiOe Oar famcus lines of all wool, wide, double•fold Serge at 25c & 50c NOTES.—Howard Jackson has taken a situation in Buffalo, and his place as express inessenger will he taken by Tom McCuaig. Dr. Blackail and 1. Innen, both of whom are members of of the Board of Directors of the West- ern Fair, were in London on Saturday, attending a meeting. Mr Barlett was in Toronto on business, on Saturday. Miss Jennie Gilchrist left last week for Flint, and was ticketed by F. R. Hod - gens, town agent G. T. R. W. Proud - foot, Goderich, spent some tune in town on Saturday, he having been at- tending Division Court at Blyth. Mr Crews, Forest, father of P. B. Clews, has been visiting here during the past week. Court of Revision will be held on May 26th, and the members have some important appeals to consider. — Mrs Hodgens bas rented the dwelling vacated by N. Robson, Albert St., and will move thereto; it cannot be said that she is much of a "mover," having been a tenant of her present residence for 23 years. Jo Holmes, teacher at Sharon, spent Sunday here, the guest" of Bert Hodgens. Mr N. Hill, Sea - forth, paid another of those dairy visits on Sunday. Mr Sweats has much im- proved the appearance of his property on Rattenbury St. west, by removing the front fence and levelling off the ground. The wife of Rev ,A. D. Mc- Donald, Seafot th, was the guest of W. D. Fair, over Sunday. Mrs Depew, Wardsville, is visiting her daughter, Mrs W. Doherty. Mrs Lehman, who has been visiting here for some time. left on Monday for her home in Brit- ish Columbia, being ticketed by W. Jackson. Jaynes Beattie, late of Olin - ton, has moved bis household effects from that place, and will become a per- manent resident of Brussels. Miss Minnie Cooper, of Clinton, is renewing old friendships in Brussels. Single fare on the G. T. R. for Queen's Birth- day, good going on the 23rd or 24th, and returning on 25th, If it is news you want you must read the NEW ERA. While out fishing the other day Wal- ter Coats hauled out a speckled trout measuring 14 inches in length. We are informed that the contemplated sale of the business of Fred Beattie, Hensel), has not been completed, and the deal appears to have fallen through. Mrs G. A. Brown, Bayfield, is visiting her sister, Mise Elizabeth Brown, of town. The 83rd Battalion will go into drill at London on the 21st of June. J. P. natal' has improved his proper- ty by taking 'down the front fence, and having granolithic walks put down; James Howe is doing the latter —and doing it well. F. Turner, the breezy local reporter of the Goderich Star, was in town on Tuesday, being a guest of D. Stevenson; he's a hustler for news. J. Emnierton has rented the house occupied by the late Mrs Rattenbury, which is being overhaul- ed and improved for his occupancy. Tommy Fleming was driving a new horse on Wednesday; its gait is not quite 2.40. Albert Morrell bas pur- chased a new threshing engine. Miss Verna Hiles. Londesboro, returned home after spending a few days with friends in town, being the guest of Mrs J. G. Medd over Sunday. Mrs J. G. Medd wishes to state that she is taking charge of the dress cutting system until Mr Medd's return and pupils will receive careful attention.; Mrs ~ iddlecoinbe and Miss Porter Spon • undo`y with Mr and Mrs Isaac Law crrtcf', Httllettl they'ieevc fol* the 01 _Country next Week. Wo ars souls to learn that Wm.Mtir•phy,of the grav- el road, is not recovering as his many friends would like to see him. Harrison Wiltse is laid up with a very severe cold, being unable to leave his room.— The Exeter Tiines of last week contains a lengthy obituary notice of the late Mrs Brown, of that place, mother of Fred Brown, Albert St. "north. Thos. Jackson, jr.. is in Toronto this week on business. Slight frosts have been ex- perienced a couple of nights this week, but asfnr as known at present, no harm has been done. Alpert Jackson, freight clerk at Niagara Falls, was home a couple, of days last week. Wm. Henry Cook is suffering with a sore foot, t be result of stepping on a rusty nail. While working on the grader a few days ago, Joe Wheatley gave his leg a severe wrench, and, although it is black end blue, and exceedingly pain- ful, he has not quit work. R. W. Mc- Kenzie, of Goderich, was a -visitor to town this week. We are sorry to state that Mr Joseph Townsend, sr., is very low, and his recovery is exceed • ingly doubtful. Mrs G. D. McTaggart and Miss Brodeur were in Toronto yes- terday. Jas. McFat•lane, of Stanley, shi pped a shearling Shrop ram to Penn- sylvania yesterday for .breeding pur- poses, The Goderich Signal says:— "Victoria St. Methodist church was crowded on Friday when H.C. Brewer, of Clinton, gave a grand stereopticon entertainment; the scenes thrown on the can vas were reall y good ,particuln.r- ly those representing Godet'ich." Miss McNaughton has been visiting in Gode- rich during the week. Mrs A.J.Griggg, who has been visiting her father at St. Thomas for the last six weeks, he be- ing seriously i11, retut ned to town on Monday. No vehicles will be allowed on the Recreation grounds on the 24th. Mrs Tnffts, Belgrave, wilo has been the' guest of Reeve Kennedy, returned home on Wednesday. Miss Shepherd, daugbter of Rev. W. W. Shepherd, principal of Mt. Elgin Institute, is the guest of Miss Clement, Ontario St. Methodist parsonage. A meeting of the Liberals of town will bo held in the Council Chamber on Friday, May 27th, at 8 p. m.; a full attendance is requested. • Hn HURTLED.—The other day Dr. Turnbull was called to Cranbrook in consultation, and left here at 12.15 noon, arriving there, a distance of 27 miles, at 2,45, or in just 2i hours. After staying there for a con- siderable time, he drove back, arriving home at 7 o'clock. To cover 54 miles in the afternoon and attend to profes- sional work shows that the doctor id% hustler. BASE LINE NOTES.—Will Mutch, of East Wnwanosh, brother of Mrs King, base line, was married at the Manse, Auburn, on Wednesday, to Miss Yung- hlut, Auburn. D. Tiplady and Jas. Stevens attended the District meeting at Blyth, on Wednesday. Miss Nettie Stevens was visiting at Brussels last week, and is this week the guest of Mrs Westoby, Blvth. We are sorry to arty that Mrs Thos. Mason is in delicate health, and her condition is the source of considerable anxiety; her wide cir- cle of friends 'rill be delighted to hear of an improvenlent in her condition. Thos. Hays, representing the McKillop Insurance Oo., was here on Tuesday, and settled. with 3'as. Colciough for the tsjttt'y of his hitt by fire; ,the arnotint alitlweci: VOA .$1$ 804 l0, 1 LI E , is a C' . eiboird . the .. oves we make have much to do in deciding our happy ' or adverse mood. These homely illustratione'and maz- f m a are appropriate things to go by at times. Very especially so in our business. Take this one. " Variety is the spice of lite," and with these in view we introduce our Sporting Goode and Outdoor Gomes. We have all requisites for Baseball, Tennip, Cricket, Football or Lacrosse Clubs. Croquet Sete made hof good material and well finished. Any of which will eutertaiu you,amuee you• and give you healthy exercise. They give you the "move" in life's checkerboard, which will in- duce the happy mood. Their variety snppliee a spice to life and makes it worth the living. We will esteem the favor of your enquiry and inspection, You will find us "Often the Cheapest—Always the Best" The W. D. FAIR CO,, Clinton. Women natui lly take a pride in the appearance of their feet. They want Shoes that will wear well, but they also want Shoes that will look. well. THE STYLES this season are more sensible than ever. The taste has a broader range to select from than usual. You can get a Stylish Shoe,in either black or colored, that fits your foot and looks well at very modest prices. Whatever is best Whatever is seasonable ) in BOOTS & SHOES Whatever is lair in price I You can get from us. Cash and One Price. Butter and Eggs taken as Cash. Wm. Taylor & Son Clinton A BIG -DAY== Saturday Next We „look for one of the biggest days of the season, and we are prepared for a rush with a line of goods that will satisfy the keenest buyers in this section of country. The Tolton Stock, bought at GOc. on the $, enables us to offer. goods far below thy' whole- sale cost, and there is not a good buyer in town who can afford to miss this great Sale. GREAT SHIRT SALE Never before have we sold so many Shirts, but still there is good reason for it—goods at 60c. on the $ must be cheap. All our 1.25 and 1.50 goods go at 75c. 75c and $1 goods, 59c. Our 27c table on Saturday caused quite a rush, and for the coming Saturday we will have another table at the same price. This is the greatest snap in Shirts ever offered in Clinton. Our W. Jackson has just returned from the city, and the result is a line of Novelties in Hats and Caps 25 per cent. lower than other people can sell them. See our north window on Saturday for goods and prices. Last week we offered a line of Men's Fine Black Cashmere Hosiery, 50c for 25c. 'iVe s1 ld a big lot, and the small balance remaining still, goes at the same price. Without doubt the greatest snap ever offered. We still want to say something about our stock of Children's, Hosiery. Every day we are told by people who have tried them that they are the cheapest goods in town. Our Boys' Knee Pants made by ourselves, and sold at 50, 60 and 75c, still go out by the dozens every week and they are the best value in Canada. Next week w intend to add a line of Boys' Odd Coats to our stock, the prices will be on the line of our Knee Pants. They - be made in large quantities and sold on the closest margin. Be with us on Saturday next and ge your share of what is going.