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and idates.
SJME there must be, but we
thankful!) assert we are not
among the number. We aspired
for your trade during 1897 and
we were successful in getting a
fair portion of it. We are out
again for the coming year on the
same platform of GOOD VALUES
AT HoNtiar PRICES. We want to be
your dealers and respectfully
solicit the favor of your inspec-
tion. Our constant aim will be
to streuuouely impress you with
the fact Hirt buying from us
meaus advantage to you by giving
qualities In all eases equal to the
prices asked while sometimes the
advantages Ieau hard your way.
1Ve are "Often the Cheapest,"
"Always the I3est." We aro con
tinually telling you this and wo
want to make it practical int'ottna
tiou to you by proving it to you.
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The W. D. Fair U0,1
CLINTON.
Artenla Parker's Dye -Weeks.
T f H"rrn lV ews-I ecora
81.0J a Year, In Advanrn•
THURSDAY, JANUkVA' 0th, I898.
Purely Mont Mention,
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The Weekly Recordof ing and Goings
of Clintonlans or Persons Known go Them.
Mr. J. Hirons, of Blyth, was in town
Monday.
Miss Lena Doherty left Tuesday for
Toronto.
Mrs. R. J. Cluff visited the Queen
city last week.
Mr. Arthur Knox, of Wingham, is
visiting in town.
Mr. and Sirs. Geo. Rorke spent New
Year's in Meaford.
Mrs. George Robb, of Clifford, was
in town last week.
Miss Atcheson, of Goderich, was in
towu Thursday last.
Mr. G. Sterling is home from the
North-West on a visit.
t S. H. Gidley and J. Ross, Blyth,.
were in town yesterday.
Mr. Charles Copp, of Goderich, was
in town New Year's Day.
Mr and Mrs. Edward Rutledge
spent New Year's in Blyth.
Miss Minnie Green, of Dakota, is
visiting old friends in town.
Mr. 8. Grigg, London, was visiting
at Mr. W. Grigg's Thursday.
•Miss Jessie Oliver, of Goderich, is
the guest of Miss Hattie Leslie,
Miss Kate Read, of London, is visit-
ing her mother, Mrs. R. H. Read,
Mr. Geo, Miller returned to his
home in Sault Ste. Marie Thursday.
Miss Aggie Ratter ay spent Saturday
and Sunday with friends in Mitchell.
Mrs. John Windred, Sarnia, is the
guest of„her sister, Mrs. J. Miller.
Miss Davis, of Goderich, spent New
Year's with her aunt, Mrs. 8. Davis.
Mr.. Blaekall, Sr., near London, is
the guest of his son. Dr. J. E. Blackall
Misses Ida and Nona Miller are vis-
iting at Mr. Chas. Donaldson's, Stan-
ley.
Miss Nellie Jones, of Sea.forth, spent
Sunday with her cousin, Miss Jennie
Jones.
Mr. and Mrs. H. Cluff, of Dungan-
non, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs.
R. J. (:tat'f.
• Mr. Fyfe, of the firm of Fyfe & Herd,'
Iurnber merchants, Strathroy, was in
town last week.
The Misses Atcheson hiive returned
from spending their holidays at their
home in Kippen.
Mrs. W. Cole has returned to Flint,
Mich., after spending two weeks with
relatives in town.
Miss Jessie Rattray has entered a
private training vehool in Moetreul to
Array for at nurse.
Mr. Alex. McDonald, of Stratford,
spent New Year's with MissesMaggie
and Lizzie McConnell.
Miss Still ens, Tot onto, returned
home yesterday after a shoot visit to go
Miss Mamie Bowers. th
his Mitchell A. frieude sinorrestere ce our' lasltt
sue. Considering his late accident be
was looking well, --Advocate.
Mr. W. Box, Seaforth, was in town
Monday and again Tuesday and as”
slated inspector Paisley in valuating
the Wa,ver•ly House furniture,
Rev. Mr. Pocock returned Monday
from a visit of several days to Wjng-
harm. His pulpit here on Sunday was
occupied by Rev. Mr, Hamilton.
Me. R. Robinson, of Stratford, and
Miss Annie McGorman, of Detroit,
spent New Year's with their uncles,
Messrs. Thomas and Charles McCort -
ell,
Mr. I). Cantelon, Clinton'swell-
known produce merchant and exporter,
was in town this week visitirrtz his
brother at the Coyne House.—Mt.
Forest Rep.
Mr. C. A. Mullin, Toronto, canvassed
Clinton during the past week in the in-
terest of the Mail and Empire and was
successful in obtaining a number of
Subscriber's.
Mr. Thos. Rattles), left New Year's
Day for Montreal where he has ac-
cepted a permanent situation on the
G. T. R. He intends to clove his
family there in the spring.
Mr. George Jardine who with his
sister were guests at Mr. A. Twitchell's
during the past week left Tuesday to
visit friends at Londesboro before re-
turning home to Bannockburn.
Mrs. Munger, accompanied Ply her
two children and her sister, 11Iiss Han -
Detroit, is visiting . the. Adan!
Catitelon, Princess 8t., and George and
Robert Manly of Goderich township.
Misses Nellie and Allis .Medd, of Com -
stance, Spent a couple of days last, week
with their friend, Miss Mattie Dodd.
Mies Nellie leaves in a short time for
Ottawa Normal to complete • her stud -
lea. .
Editor 13radwin, Blyth, was in town
Friday afternoon. Ile 'has been' hav-
ing rt hard time of it lately and has not.
yet quite recovered from a sevore ill,
neSS which kept hint indours a fort-
night.
Mr. Geo. Tiu•nbnll, of Listowel, 0.nd
Mr. Frank Turnbull, a third -year medi-
cal student and attending one of the
Toronto colleges, spent a few days of
the past week with their brother, Dr.
Turnbull,
Rev. J. F. Parke has goue this week
to Markdale where Mrs. Parke is at
present visiting relatives. Iter numer-
ous friends will be pleased tel, hear that
she is improving in health gild expects
to return shortly.
These citizens of the Circular town
drove down Monday evening to attend
the Kelly concert, :—Mrs. Rathwell,
Mts. Whitley, Misses L. Atcheson,
E. Atcheson, E'. Fisher, McColl and
Messrs. Turnbull, W. C. Good, J,
Atcheson, A. Lamont, and C. Shep-
pard.
Part of the family of Rev. 8. L.
Smith, of Hayfield intend to reside
here to attend the Collegiate.
Mr. E. 13. Smith will come up
from London each week for duty in
the parish in Goderich township, where
he has been appointed, until June when
his ordination takes place,
Messrs. T. 1-i. and Geo, Brownlee
came up from the homestead in East
Tuckersrnitll Thursday to pay a brief
visit to friends in town arid vicinity,
T. H. who has been teaching success-
fully one of the rural- schools, may at-
tend the Normal this term, while Geo.
goes hack to Allier t College to further
pursue his studies for the ministry.
Mr. William Campbell, who was dis-
missed from the postmastership of
Goderich to snake room for M. 0. Cam-
eron's son-in-law, was in Clinton Fri-
day. He has, --just been elected, and
unopposed, Reeve of the Circular town
which goes to show that he has the
respect and confidence of those who
know hint hest.. The Signal in its last
issue had this to say of him eo
"The unanimous election of William
Carnphell to the reevesliip of Gode-
rich is a st.ror,g popular endorsement
of that gentleman. Yr. Campbell is
an old municipal hand, having sat for
years aL the town and county boards,
and the knowledge of lunniciprtl af-
fairs which he obtained during* the
years in which he was the efficient
town clerk of Goderich will also stand
him in good stead tiering the ensuing
year. Cour ing ((s -it does at the p eeent
time. it is a strong te:•tirnony in favor
of Mr. Cernptied on the par, of his
fellow townsmen, irrespective of poli-
ties, who have taken the first oppor-
1unity offered of giving emphasis to
their appreciation of his public serv-
ices to the town."
Virltestosre. - ilarake.
A pretty wedding look piece at the
residenee of Mr. William Ranke,
Goderieh township, Wednesday cvcn-
ing of last week when his youngest
(1aaghter, [da M., was united in marri-
age to Cyrus A. Vanst,or,e, a prosper -
(me young farmer of the township of
Colborne. Rev. Mr, Godwin tied the
knot in the presence (,f o large num-
ber• of invited guests. The eharming
bride was most bec•onringly attired
and was assisted by Mise Florence
Gledhill one of the fairest of Colborne's
fair ladies. Mr. Wnr, Ihake, htnthcr
of the bride, was groomsman. After
the ceremony, the congeal ula.tinns and
od wishes, the company sat clown to
e sumptuous sipper which was in
readiness. Musie, dancing and genies
followed and. were kept np until the
wee sins' 'ours appeared. The many
presents of :t handsome and durable
nature bore evidence of this popularity
of the bride. ,Mi, and Mrs. Vaiistoue
have taken up their 1esid, nOe in Col-
borne. Our g"0(1 wishes for at bright
and happy future go with them.
Miss C. Allan has returned to town
after spending her holidays with her
mother in Brucetield.
Mr. Charles Robb, of Dakota, is
visiting at the hottte of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rohl),
Mr. R. Downs returned Thursday
evening from a sojourn of a couple of
nonehs in the Western States.
Mr. and Mrs. George Armstrong, of
Stanley, spent a few dove last week
with Mr. and Mrs. W. Wheatley.
Mrs. Br`ishon and son, of Listowel,
who had been visS1ing Mrs. W. II.
Beesley, returned home Tuesday.
Mr. Jos. Holmes, of Mitchell, way in
town New YAa.r's Day on his way to
take charge of his new school at Share
on.
W. H. Miller and R. Watkin, of
Surnmerhill, left Tuesday to take a
three -month's course in the Military
School at London.
Mr. Nelson Hicks, of Norwich, was
the guest of Mr. 13. H. ()lenient at the
Ontario St. Methodist parsonage for
several days last week.
District Deputy L. Harold and
Stoneham, Hensel!, attended Tuesday
evening's meeting of Clinton Lodge of
Independent Oddfellows.
Mr. J. Lindsay, Goderich township,
the vacation being over, returner! to
Toronto Tuesday to cornplete his
fourth year medical course
Ifesolittiotf of Coallol);uce.
At the annual meeting of the rate-
payers of 8. S. No. 2, Hnllett, held
Dec. 29th, the following resolution of
condolence was tine 01rnousty adopted
and a copy ordered to be presented to
the widow of the late Thos. Noble,
who was a trustee of the section for
eight year.
Dear Marla ,—At the annual meet-
ing of the ratepayer's of 8. 8. No. 2,
Buffett, held to -day the 'following
resolution was adopted and ordered
inscribed upon the 'minutes: --
Whereas it hast pleased Almighty
God to remove your husband from torr
tnidst, and whereas es a ratepayer and
as a member of our Trustee Board for
eight years he had our respect and
confidence;
Therefore he it resolved that we
realize our loss and tender the widow
and f'unilyour deepest sympathy in
their hour of trial.
Hullett, Dec. 291h, 1897,
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Ipellgrave.
The different Xmas trees last vreek
were very successful, over, 400 being
present on Saturday at the Methodist
Tree.
The Morris Township Council was
elected by acclamation.
The bachelors of town gave their
friends 'et hop on New Year's Eve in
the Foresters' Hall. It was well at-
tended and a most enjoyable time
was spent.
Auburn.
Your worthy scribe has been away
spending Xmas holidays, but has re-
turned and will be punctual in future.
The tea -meeting un last Monday
evening in connection with' the Metho-
dist church was a genuine success,
realizing the sum of $102 which is to
he spent in Sabbath School work. '
The members of Knox church Sab-
hath school held their annual enter-
tainment in the Temperance hall on
last Wednesday evening. The hall
was crowded to the doors. Much
credit is given to the teachers for the
way in which the children were drilled
especially to Mr. 1Veatherald in drill-
ing his regiment of small boys. The
proceeds to be applied to Sabbath
school work.
Mrs. Arthur, is very ill 11 present
but we (lope to hear of her speedy
recovery,
On Christmas night the Cannclian
Horne Circle held tt very successful en-
teetainineut in Temperance hall which
was conch appreciated by all present.
Itis. William J. Flukey, of Stanley,
spent Christmas with his parents here.
Miss Stout, of Clinton, called 00 a
few of her old friends in and around
Auburn.
The C. O. F. beta their annual busi-
ness meeting en Dee. 31st, when the
following officers 'were elected:—
C. It., George Sturdy.
V. C. R., Hares, Govier.•
F. 8„ Thomas Errett.
1t. 8., James Young.
Treattint el', Thomas Strang,
(Chaplain. William Jackson.
S. W., Ed, Mole.
J. W., John Ferguson.
S. I3., Albert Knox.
J. I3., Sint Searles.
Court Deputy, A. T. McDonald.
Court Physician, Dr. Hoss,
Delegate to 11igh Court, James Young.
While Walter Moore, son of James
Moose, was going shooting be slipped,
the gun went oft and the coutents
entered his foot. He is now under the
Dr's. care. Boys cannot be too careful
in handling fire arras.
The Auburn reading room is to he
opened this week. All wishing' to
become members can do so by paying
the sum of one dollar.
The election .of Aldermen for the
village took pl•tce in the fire hall on
Monday, Dec. 27, when the follobvrng
gentleman were elected :—Jas, Young.
1)i. Ross and John Naegte.
Our teachers have now taken their
holidays and have returned to the
stern duties hf life.
Miss Annie Ferguson, teacher, has
returned to her old school in Colborne,
having taught four years before she is
starting on her fifth year now. We
congratulate her.
Mr. A. E. 1Veatherald started at
Summerhill on Monday. Success
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OUR 'WONDERFUL MOO 4T 'S SUITS.
which have had such a wonderful run will be offered
for $3.25, if we have any on hand when our Sale
comes off:
Just now we are interested in calling attention
to our great 25c. window. There are some snaps in it
which are wonderfully cheap.
Last week we advertised a Jarge quantity of
Leather Braces at 25c. To -day we are sold out
but we are arranging for another 93ply.
The other snap which we advertised was a line
of Woolen Hose, 2 pair for 25c. They are going out
like hot cakes and no such value has ever been
offered.
No bargain days in Western Ontario has been
so successful as ours and this year we will have a
list of' prices on reliable goods that cannot be
equalled by any house in the trade.
Speaking about Overcoats, we want to say
that no line of Coats„ has had such a sale "as the
one which we sold for $5.00. On Bargain Day if
we have any left you can buy them for $3.00.
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CLINTON.
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Watches,
Clocks,
Jewelry,
Silverware,
Optical Goods,
and Novelties.
Having boug4 the
131. Biddleconrbe Stock
at 65c on the $ it places
Us in a position to give
you prices couch lower
than elsewhere, Never before
were such high quality uood.,l
sold for such low prices.
The
Reputation
Which this stoic) has always
held for the high quality of tlio
Goods sold, will still be main-
tained. Safety as well as satis-
faction comes from dealing at
the best place. A cordial in-
vitation is extended to every•
body to call. We will bo
pleased to show you our Stock.
04000.00
A. J. GRIGO,
Successor to
J. BIDDLECOMBE,
CLINTON.
To clear' out the odds and ends, the remnants, the broken lines and assortments that
accumulate during the busy season ; to get ,``hocks down to the lowest notch for inventory, to
turn the balance of 001' winter Stock into r.a+ly cash to get store and stocks in shape for spring
goods when they :arrive,
EP a tY
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Low prices fin fi -st-cltlss new seasonable goods, prices in many cases 4 to 4 lower than
earlier in the season, prices that mean money saved for those who buy here.
±r. E 5 c. -
GooDs For Jan. Sale.
Clearing out time in Miilin-
1ll winter dress goods to be cry is here. Commencing
at bI°ncltty, January 3 we give
cleared out. Fancy dress p
terns, no two alike, the best, You your choice of our `jailors,
goods we have, all mu. t; (r(>,— �Valkiug Hats and untrimmed
Just two special prices t<>give Shapes, regular .�i. $1,`35 and
tut idea of what we are doin„ $1..i0 gods at our uniform
Fancy figured dress footle, cost time price, JOC.
lengths, greets and black, gretoi
and brown, I>lu(11 and brown one-third off the price of all
mixt ;meg, have been $5.25 a. suit. r
For January Hale 1.1.00 I I tnnne(l Hats.
Ileavy French Serge, black and
brown, 50 inches wide, suitable
foe skirts and dresses. Regular
75e. For January Sale 50e
REMNA ';e`: TS.
Dozens of remnants of black
and colored dress goods; lengths
of 11 to 5 yds., all gathered to-
gether awl marked at quick•
selling 'prices.
!MANTLES.
Not one to retrain in the department.
Not one to he carried over till next
season. This has heel] our banner
Mantle season, and eve are willing to
loss sight of profit on what we have
left, in order to empty our racks.
Very little money will get a very good
Mantle at our Jannary sale.
Special line of Black Mantles,
stylish and serviceable $2.45
Your choice of all our $9 and $10
Mantles $5,95
I.ANTLE CL THS
Ii'ancy Curl Cloths, Ulster
Tweeds, and Mantlings of all
kinds at greatly reduced prices
to clear. Two sample values:
Heavy Curl (;loth, in Black,
Brown, Navy, Neir, glossy
finish, regular $1.50. For Jan.
Sale $1.08.
Heavy Tweed Ulstering, just
the thing for children. Re;o-
lar $1.25 and $1.40. For Ja,n.
Sale 98c,
Mantle Cloth Remnants at
about half price.
LADIES
VESTS
Your opportunity to buy
s irvlceablo underwear at
very little prices.
Ladies' ribbed .IIygeian Vests
regular G5c. for 49c,
Extra, quality ribbed Hygeian
Vests, regular 75c, for 58c.
A TOWEL
BARGAIN. ,.
Nine dozen only, heavy
buck Towels, large size,
pure linen, wholesale
price was $2.25 per doz.
or 374c. per pair. For
January sale onr price, -
2 for.., , , 25o
HODGENS BROW.,.
THE DRY GOODS PALACE, CLINTON.
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