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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1898-08-05, Page 8August 5, 11" 58 TEE CLINTON NEW ERA s Oihnton OM (ha r FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 1898 LOCAL NOTICES. Duchess Apples wnnted,highest price paid. —Cantelou Bros, Organs and ptauor.—I have organs and pianos to sell or rent. I will repair your instru- ment for you and will exchange if yod wish to priestlelte; cand caaogue, or call residence, Huron street, Clinton. G. F. OAKES. • �atun Z/1r00tCO. ONE BETTER.—Albert Seeley goes one better than Charley Rance on fresh turn, having gathered it front his own garden ou the 23rd of.July. ALLEGED ASSAULT.— On Saturday a youth named Bellinger was at tested in Hensel" by Constable Bullard, of that village, on a charge of assaulting a young girl of Berlin. He was brought to Clinton, and given over to Mr Klip- pert, Uounty Constable of Waterloo, who took the defendant back with him. TOOK THE LEAD.—Miss Edna Man- ning, daughter of Mrs A. H. Manning, of town, we believe received a higher number of marks at the recent En- trance Examination than any other pupil in the county, she making con- siderably over 000. For a girl not yet 14 years of age, this is a a pretty good record. ENOUGH AT ANY RATE.—Each busi- ness man is apt to conclude that his own particular line of business is over- done, but here is a line that is just as badly crowded as any other. Taking Clinton as a centre it is said that in a radius of 16 square miles there are no less than 36 blacksmith shops. BARN RAISING.—The frame of the new barn on the farm of W.Rohinson, Huron road, was raised on Friday evening. The captains were John Jenkins and John Yeo, the latter's side winning. No mishap of any kind whatever happened. The barn is on the site of the one burned a short time ago, the same foundation, with slignt repairs, being used. W ILL PASS IT.— it is not sight to say that the special session of the Pic vin- cial Assembly has been called to give effect to the Clinton by-law, graining a loan of $25,000 to the Doherty Organ Cu., but it is likely to do so all the saute. THEY AItE IN Luca.—Hod ens Bros. passed two cases of German dry goods, direct importations, through the cus- toms here last week,just in time to get a preferential discount of 25 pet cent less than they would have paid had the goods arrived twenty-four hours later. IMPOSING STONES. — Two marble slaps, with mortuary inscriptions thereon, passed through Clinton the other d sy addressed to "Mitchell and Todd. Guderich." Itis sincerely hoped that, neither of these enterpr ising news- paper tnen will have individual use fur any such ghostly momento for many years t0 Cowie. VETERINARIES. —At the meeting of the Western Ontario Veterinary Asso- ciation in Winghatn, last, Thursday, the following officers were elected:— Dr. Gibb, St. Marys, Pres.; Dr. Camp- bell, Berlin, V ice Pree.; Dr.,Steele,Strat- ford, Treasurer;Dr. Wagner,Tavistock, Secretary. The next tweeting will be held in December. THE JUNIORS DEFEATED. -4n excit- ing and closely contested game of la- crosse was played at Exeter, on Friday —Clinton Juniors vs. Exeter Juniors -- resulting in favor of the home team. Score, 3 to 2. The return match will he played on the Recreation Park, Clinton, to -day, Friday. Our boys think that Exeter Juuiors are abnor- mally developed. PoIsoNEn.—Will J. Foster, an em- ployee in the Mitchell foundry, is now nursing a very sore hand through a scratch of a rusty nail. He didn't pay much attention to the wound and blood poisoning set in. A doctor is attending to his hand, and under his skilful treat- ment no danger is anticipated. He is it son c f John Foster, of town, and is spending his enforced holiday here. Noxious WEEns.—Going Moog al- most any of the country roads one is struck with the fact that pathmasters neglect their duties so far as the de- struction of weeds is concerned. While farmers are doing their best to clean their farms and keep down the crop of thistles, along the roadside they are permitted to blossom and spread by every wind, without let or hindrance. So long as this occurs it is impossible to keep them out of farms. INCREASED LEMAND FOR HOGS.— Cantelon & Wallis shipped a double - deck carload of hogs on Monday, the price for which still has an upward tendency. Mr Cantelon says there is great rivalry among the wholesale deal- ers in pork products, send buyers of live hogs cannot supply the demand. He does not think the market war- rents the rivalry, brit says that there is nevertheless a keen demand for all that can be procured. THE ESTIMATES.—The estimates of the town for this year are, in some re- spects, slightly lower than last year, due mainly to the fact that in several particulars there are reductions over previous expenditures. Last year the county rate was over $900; this year it is only a little more than $500; the Pnblic School estimate is $200less than' last year, and the Collegiate estimate $100 less. But the aggre gate amount of taxation raised is slightly higher, and the Council manage to raise it without any increase of taxes, the rate for this year being the same as the rare for last year, viz, 21 mills on the dollar. Doherty "factory Notes It is expected that the first organ will be tourpleted on Saturday or Mon- day, and the first, shipmeut will be 30 organs for Liverpcu 1, Eng. Mt Jackson, of Jackson, Cochrane & Co., Berlin, who had a large ,contract for wood working machinery from W. Doherty & Co., is here putting on the final touches and seeing that every- thing is all right. A splendid machine just put in is a large glue jointer and a O -spindle borer. The machinery is now nearly all in the best possrhle shape, and the result Is quick work in manufacturing organs. There are 119 names nn the July pay roll, and some of the departments are not yet running full blast. New men are being taken on as fast as possible and work in all departments is being rapidly pushed. Among those from out of town who started work in the past week are C. Rickaby, Thessalon; F. C. Brown. Hepsworth; Wm. Mof- fatt,•Seaforth; M. Beetsche, Teeswa- ter; C. Cluff. 1 oronto; W. Douhledey, Wing�ham; B. Wilkinson, London, and Fr ank Boles, Detroit. On Tuesday Messrs Doherty & Co. were visited by Mr G. A. Jones, of Liverpool, Eng. Mr Jones is the pro- prietor of the W. H. Pellow Co., of Liverpo 11, who do a very extensive sh'pping and., forwarding business. They handle nearly all the Canadian shipments via Liverpool and for years have forwarded the Doherty Organ. Mr Jones expresst d himself as much pleased with Canada, whose interests and progress he hes traced for years; he believes there is a great future for this country. He is an ardent, Imperi- al Federationist, and has done much to advance that scheme in his country. After visiting the principal points in Ontario he will sail home in the course of a week or two, rnuch pleased with his trip. HOUSE OF REFUGE NOTES.— Adam Nicholson, who recently went through an operation,has sufficiently recovered to go to his home in McKillop, Michael McCarthy, from the township of S'ep- hen,arrived here on Tuesday; he is 66 years old, and blind. Jas. McGibbney felt able to earn his own living,and left for that purpose on Monday morning. In the house therears three blind wo- men anu three blind men. CAN BUY POSTAL NOTES NOW. — The postal note system has been in- augurated this week. The notes con- sist of sixteen denominations, ranging from twenty-five cents to five dollars. The Government's commission will be at the rate of two cents on notes .up to $2.50, and three cents on the 85 notes. These postal notes will he issued by postmasters throughout the country similiarly to post office orders, except- ing thatyou buy a postal note the same as if it was a stamp or postal card. These must be cashed within three months of the date of their issue. TEMPERANCE CONVENTION. — The Huron county Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet with the union at Goderich on the 25th and 28th of August. The annual reports of local and county superintendents of the.various departments will be given. Local superintendents are kindly re- quested to he prompt in sending such reports. Delegates and visitors from all unions in the county are cordially invited. Mrs Thornley, Prov. Presi- dent, is expected to address public Slat form meetings, also to conduct the chool of Methods to he held on the afternoon of the 26th. Further partic- ulars latter. HARD ON GODERICH.--The editor of the Atwood Bee, who was one of the excursionists to Goderich a week ego, is hard on our friends of the county- town. This is what he has to say: "The town of txoderich does not im- press the visitor as a progressive place; board sidewalks, few really good stores to be seen, poor hotels, in fact there is nothing to attract visitors hut the lake. The park is pretty but not near- ly so pretty as it could be made with the expenditure of a few hundred dol- lars. The county buildings should be removed to Clinton, for the reason that it is more centrally located and is by all odds•the smartest and most pro- gressive town in Huron county. ACCIDENT. — On Monday evening, while Mr J. C. Miller's carryall was on its way to Bayfield, and had just got a short distance down the Bayfield road, the horses took fright at a piece of pa- per, and suddenly cramping the rig, overturned it into the ditch. The only occupant of therig beside the driver was Mise Fentress, of Detroit, who was rendered unconscious by the acci- dent, and having no power in her limbs, it was feared her spine had also been , injured. Oliver Johnston hap- pen( A o be driving along .just after the a. , ident happened, and hebrought Miss Fentress to town, where doctors were quickly in attendance. It was found, nowever, that her injuries were not of a serious nature, and a few days rest will put her all right again. DEATH oP MRs DOUGLAS. — The Woodstock Sentinel -Review, Friday, says:—Residents of Woodstock and vicinity will sincerely regret to hear of the death of Marion McTaggart, relict of the late John Douglas, Esq. The sad occurrence took place at Kyrtle- glen, Rosedale, Toronto, the residence of John McKay,son in-law of deceased, death being due to a stroke of paraly- sis, which first affected Mrs Douglas .,eik years ago. Mrs Douglas came to Canada from Campbellton, Ayrgyle- shire,• Scotland, when eight years of age, being the youngest of a large fam- ily, of whom only one, Mrs Wm Mur- ray of Clinton, survives. They first set- tled near Bowmanville, afterwards re- moving to Beachville and Clinton. In the latter place she was married in 1856 and moved to Woodstock, where she lived until a few months before her death. She was an active worker in Knox church, and her losable and nii0therly disposition made for her himdr'eds of friends. The surviving children are: John D. Douglas, East Zorra; Malcolm Douglas, Woodstock; Mrs Andrew Gunn, Toronto; Mrs John McKay Toronto, and W. M. Douglas, of McCarthy„ Osler. & Co., Toronto. Per mariy Years Mrs Douglas lived at Chesty 111)1 Farm near Beachville, and Was well known and highly respected by her,nelghbors. [Mrs Gunn, who was,'vibiting here, just reached Toron- to y attendemother's the funerrdeath. Mrd NoTEs.—County Road Commission- er Ainsley was in town on Monday, and gave Harland Bros. the contract of putting an iron railing on both sides of the London road bridge. On Mon- day Billy Wheatley moved the house- hold effects of John Bloor to Wing - ham, and brought back those of Rev. ,Mr Murdock, pastor of the Baptist church. While fishing in the river at Bayfield, one day last week, Bert Ket r hauled out a three pound black bass. One night last week, at a late hour, a man on horseback drove in by George Pickett's house, and for some reason or other unknown he circled around the house a couple of time, and, being seen, quickly took his departure.— Harold Steep, writing to his sister from Indian Head, says the west is ahead of Ontario as a place of pleasure, and in- stances quite a ptograai of sports that are coming off there, in many of which he is a participant. The Owen Sound Cement Co. sent a man here to aid Mr Howe in relaying part of thegranolith- ic walk, and the work was so satisfac- torily done that the Street Committee asked him to remain' and help in com- pleting the whole walk, but cetnent could not be procured; Mr Hcwe will satisfactorily finish the work himself when tnaterial is obtained. Andrews Bros. have finished their harvest, and are helping some of their friends who are not so far ahead. An excellent gravel walk has been laid on East St., which A ill be a convenience to Organ Factory employees. About sunset one evening last week the promise of God, beautifully emblazoned in colors. sprang from the eastern horizon and traversed the arch'd douse of the hea- vens for a considerable distance—a rainbow. W.H. Liddicott, formerly of Rolle, t. butwho has been Principal of West London school, has been appoint- ed Principal of Talbot St. school, Lon- don, at a salary of $800 a year. Dr. Shaw is makingexternal improvements to his house. James Snell, of Hayen- Barton stock farm, shipped away a fine Leigester ram co Wednesday. Though the suer oundiug country enjoyed a fine rain on Friday last, Clinton did not get the benefit of it. and the first rain for 35 days fell on Wednesday; it was bet- ter than none at all, but was nothing like what was greet ly needed. To -day being Civic Holiday, general business is suspended, and the post office will be open only the usual holiday hours.— The nex`, holiday will be Monday,Sept. 4, Labor Day. Fair's Mill, which has been undergoing repairs, expects to be running again in full blast to -morrow, Mr McMillan, representative of the Daily Globe, was here in the interest of that paper, on Wednesday; it is said that more Globes are taken in town . than any other daily paper published. The cherry season is now over,and dur- ing the time it prevailed Cantelon 13rps. handled in the neighborhood of 1500 baskets of fruit. The rural schools all re -open on Monday, Aug. 15; pupils should make a note of this. On Wed- nesday Cantelon Bros., the enterpris- ing produce exporters, shipped no less than 10,000 lbs. of butter. Although Mt Couch put a lock and chain on the entrance of his property over the riv er, both have been broken off, and ev- ery Sunday a number of boys are seen there bathing in exposed places; there should be some way of punishing such things. Messrs Seale & Hoover are this week erecting in Clinton Ceme- tery a very fine monument t o t he mem- ory of the late Benj. Thomlinson. The brickwork of the Stavely Hall is now under way, Division Court on the 30th inst. Dr. Wood, of Mitchell, a former resident of Hullett, has accept- ed the chair of medical practice in Nashville University, one of the best institutions of the South, and will at once enter upon his duties pertaining to that position. Mr Town, of New York state, one of the owners of the Evaporator, arrived here on Wednes- day, and is making arrangements to have the factory in operation just as soon as it can be got ready. Fred Brown has bought the house and lot at present occupied by his mother on Erie St. "Clarendon Bakery -- R. S. Blake" is a new sign that adorns the shop of Plr Blake. A meeting of the Huron Medical Association was -held here on 'Wednesday, but very little of public interest transpired. John Crooks, who has been clerking in Smallman & Ingram's store, London, for some time, has accepted a position with `Hodgens Bros., where he was for'merly employed;before leaving Lon- don Ms fellow -clerks made him the re- cipient of a handsome gold -headed cane ae a mark of esteem. Picnics to Bay- field are the daily rule at present. On Tuesday D. Dickinson was at Seaforth disposing of the effects of Mr Purcell, lesee of the Queen's hotel, which were Bold to the landlord, Mr StepL'ene, at 62 cents on the $. Both the Methodist Leagues of town will join the Godb- rich League picnic at Bayileld•Tuesiay. The Last Of the Shirt Waists... DECIDEDLY PRESUMPTUOUS. — A vendor of proptietory medicines, in a from house to house visit, advanced the startling theory that all who did not believe rn the efficacy cf his nos- trums were "atheists." He put his case somewhat like this:— There is an infallible God. He has provided a rem- edy for all diseases in roots and herbs. His remedies are made from material supplied by an infallible God. Conse- quently disbelievers in their efficacy must be atheists. He prudently left out any reference to the fallible human agencies employed in selecting and rnanipulating,the berbs,and apportion- ing them to the various ailments which flesh is heir to, RAILROAD NOTES.—Cantelon & Wal- lis and Elliott & Mitchell both shipped a car load of hogs this week. C. Reid, Stanley, shipped a car load of cattle.— Trainmaster Begg was hereon a tour of inspection on Monday. On Tuesday afternoon no less than four knights of the road attempted to board one train while it was in motion;they were seen, however, and could not get on; after- ward Constable Wheatley and A. O. Pattison chased two of them down through Little England, but were not able to overtake them. Station agent Pattison does hie best to prevent boys getting on freight cars, but they do it sometimes in spite of his watchfulness, and the other day Ern Devine, while riding on the bumper of a car, had his bare foot caught and considerably jam- med. DISTRESSING FATALITY.—An exceed- ingly touching and unfortunate accid- ent happened at the home of Mc J. C. Gilroy on Wednesday morning, where- by his bright little boy, Kenneth, aged two years and five months, was re - stoutly killed. Eric Gilroy and Stewart Jackson, aged about six years, were on a swing together, both standing up and swinging,when Kenneth approach- ed the swing from behind, and before it could be stopped, the board of the swing caught the little fellow in its backward stroke. He was hit on the corner of the forehead,the head thrown suddenly backward,and his neck dislo- cated; he gave one or two grasps, and expired. A doctor: was called, but the childwas beyond all human aid. The mark on the forehead was quite alight, and would not seem to indicate a sev- ere blow. It is supposed the little fel- low ran under the swing to pick up a foot rule that had fallen. To make the unfortunate affair more distressing Mr Gilroy was away on a trip, and was supposed to be somewhere in the West, but after considerable telegraphing he was located in Toronto, ob his way home, arriving here Wednesday even- ing. It is a distressingly sad affair,and the community sympathize very deep- ly with Mr and Mrs Gilroy in their sor- row over the death of so cheerful a little boy, in so sudden and heart- breaking a manner. The funeral will be private to -day, Friday. A little son of George Rogers recent- ly met with a similar accident at the picnic, being struck in the face with a swing board,afid rendered unconscious, in which condition he remained for some time. We did not carry any Shirt Waists over last season, neither will we this. To clear out all in stock, commencing Satur- day, August 6th, we will sell them at prices like these. All new goods, not an old one in the lot. Fast Color Cambric Shirt Waists, detachable collar, all ln, good patterns, nine only left, regular 50c e3 7 Fine Muslin and Cambric Shirt Waists in Plaids, Black and White and Fancy Patterns, lines that have 55c been 75c and 90o Fine' Muslin and Cambric Shirt Waists,with and without White Collars and Cuffs, in colors and black and white, all goods that h been$1.15, $1.25, d $1.50 to clear, choice have o, , an 75c Three only fine Ordandy Waists, the best goods we have, regular $2 $1.00 Two Blearing Lines in Belts. Fancy Leather Belts, have been 30c and 35c,choice at Choice of all our 60c, 75c and $1 Belts Ladies' White Turn Back Cuffs, regular 26c qualit Hodgens Bros., DIRECT IMPORTERS, School Examinations (1) A bays a Fountain Pen coating him 81.25. B also buys one and he pays for it 63. A's remains in condition and lasts him six months. B's at th en f eiglib years is in good condition and serving him as well as ever. is the cheaper pen ? (2) How much should A have paid for his Pen if both buyers got equal value foe their money ? How much should B have paid for his Pen if he had received the same returns for his expenditure as A ? (3) .. 20c 39c 15c CLINTON We have Fountain Pens at $1.25. We also have the 83 kind. Both are ojleep. We know that the $1.25 Pen has given excellent aatiafao- tion,and have heard remarks of praise about them from those to whom we have sold them. We know the better kind to have been in use eight yearaand their owners would not exchange them for new ones. If you have never used one, we think a trial will convince you of t great convenience, It's a handy combination of Pen and Ink Stand or ways ready. Writes smoothly, Is simple and durable. No blotting. No ink on fingers. If you're interested, we would esteem the favor of your inspection. The W. D. FAIR CO, Clinton. " Often the Cheapest—Always the Best" 9. atisfactory hoes is That's the kind of Shoes we sell here, satisfactory in that they look well` and. fit well. In patterns that are up-to-date and stylish, without being loud. For Saturday . 4 SPECIAL SNAPS in Ladies' and Gents' 41 Chocolate Laced Boots and Oxfords. It will pay you to see them and get prices --- then you'll buy. Wm. Taylor & Son Clinton JAeizseN BRCS -0* Weekly Announcement A Chat on Boys' clothing Boys will be boys. The average youngster will slide down banisters, climb fences, fall off hen roosts, and break things generally. He will rip seams, tear out the knees and elbows of his clothes, and often require a new seat in his trousers. But this is better than pining away on a silk bed and running up doctor's bills. So when it comes to a question of Boys' Clothing it is easily seen that the best is none too good, and when you want reliable goods you should come and see our stock. We can show you the biggest selection in the west, and our business is growing every season. Our sale of Shirts.. this season has been the largest in the history of our establishment,and little wonder, because our prices have been so low. We are still selling reliable goods at less than the regular cost. You get $1.50 and $1.25 goods for. 75c. Hot Weather Clothing : : We are in for a very warm Au( st, and if you want to be cool and comfortable, get one of our light Coats, which we are closing out at less t an cost. They are $1.50 Coats, but 89c takes them a' long as they last. A GREAT SNAP. Our Boys' School Pants at 50c, 60c, 75c, made by ourselves are the greatest sellers ever placed on the market, and we sell hundreds of them. Our new line of Boys' Odd School Coats at $1.25 and $1.50 will be just as big sellers as the above line, and for school suits there is nothing to equal them in Western Ontario. On account of making them ourselves we can furnish pieces for repairs. For the Threshers ;.. . .,We are doing a big trade in nods suitable for the threshers,and you will find with 1/ a large stock of Over- alls,Jumpers and Jackets. The prices are no higher than what you pay for.goods very mt}ch inferior. We think our Overalls at 7.5c and $1 are the best goods in the trade for the money. We have all silos. BOYS' BLACK SATEEN SHIRTS are the proper thing at the present time,and of r line at 50c sells very fast Our BOYS' BLACK OIOTTON HOSIERY at 20c and 25c seem to be the best value in this section, judging from the way they sell. Keen buyers should see them. We have another big stock coming out from En d We are making big preparations for fall tra t e. Our stock will not be equalled in this section. JACKSON B � 05., ZININ44iion CLINTQ� WNW