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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1898-02-17, Page 1TilE CLINTON • $LOO A YEAR IN ADVANCE. NEWS -RECORD. INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS -NEUTRAL IN NOTHING. W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop. VOL. XX CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1898, WHOLE NO, 1,003 The Hardy Government Has Too Much Inclination for Centralizing Power to Strengthen Itself at the Expense of the Municipalitiest—Montreal Witness (Liberal,) "This liquor seems to have been horn of the necessities inherent to the humidity and fors of the Highland summer and cold blasts of winter, and so well is it adapted to the require- ments of the climate that the hardy race who inhabit these latitudes use it freely and thrive under its influ- ence." The finest is made from pure Barley Malt. Our Stock comprises Andrew Usher's very finest 0. V. G. Special Reserve, LACK . • KENNEDY. CLINTON LIQUOR STORE. Evetybody In town, knows to their sorrow, that the Doherty Organ Factory was burned to the ground, Tuesday morning. Every one in Clinton and surrounding country know that The Cash Grocery is the place to buy their Groceries and Chinaware. The holidays are over, and its time to see where you are at. No doubt you spent a great deal more than you should have done, on Xmas Gifts. Most people do that. Now, you want to economize to make it up. You can exercise wise economy in buying the best Groceries at prices we are quot- ing. Our prices will help you to build up a reserve co: future needs. • Just now we are offering a line of Rockingham ware consisting of Bakers Lip Bowls and Jugs at exceptionally low prices. Bowls at 5, 7, 8 and 10c each.. THE CASH GROCERY. OGLE COOPER & CO. Phone 23. Again we make our bow for the Spring Trade. Perhaps it is rather early for most of you but we like to be the first in the field. Our new goods are almost all in stock awl ready for inspection. So, if you have a few rooms you like to have done right away, you can have your choice from our immense Spring Stock. Window AND Curtain Poies Stocks are also ready for the rush of spring, gentle spring. W. Cooper & Co CLINTON. THE TWO A,J'S. 0 0 As the Change of seasbn if now drawing near, we are offering our WINTER GOODS at reduced prices, in order to make room for Spring Goods. Men's all wool Under wear,75e nit B•oy's al l w ool 50c Men's Knitted Shirts .. 371c Men's Flannel Shirts.. . 39e Men's Flan'ete Night Shirts 39c Men's Wool Socks 3 pair..25c Lined Kid Gloves, 90c for 60c Men's Linen Collars, 3 for 25e A line of Roll Collars from 14 to 17 in size, clearing at 2 for '25. A. J. MORRISH. CLINTON. WE CAN SUIT You. Suiting is our business and we can give you a Suit that will Suit you and at a Suitable Price. Come and See us. A. J. HOLLOWAY. CLINTON. loessmossomow ®s• .SPE91111/1 0 VECL During the remainder of this month you will have an op. portunity of purchuping a heavy Overcoat at a big discount from original prices. The coats are all this seasons' goods, made in the latest styles and colors, but we want to -clear them out this season and we cut the prices to do it. Men's brown and .fawn Frieze, extra large storm collar, strap seams,wiool 'lined, instead of being $10 they're now $7.25 Men's grey, black and brown Frieze, storm collar, slash 5,25 pockets, fancy check lining, instead of $8 they're now.. Men's grey Frieze, double breasted, wool lined, storm col- lar, a genuine good cont, was $6 but now $4.50 'We've other odd lines in Worsteds, 133eCavers, Meltons, etc,, that will be lowered in price during this month, Nowhere pian you obtain better values than these and if you need a coat you'll find our prices the lowest—quality considered. "WALK IN AND LOOK AROUND." T. JACKSON, SR. CLOTI1TER, FiURNISHER, AND HATTER Miateished 1864. Victoria Blook, Clinton. An Exchange of Pulpits. Rev. J. F. Parke took the service and admistered the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper at St. Peter's,,church, Sutnrnerhill, on Sunday p. nt., Mr. E. B, Smith taking Mr. Parke's work. The St. Mary's Journair ,,yludgmeat. The Journal of St. itlary's has this to say of the Ilob's Iwo local papers :- Clinton can now boast of two most creditable, live and newsy newspapers. THE Nrtvs-Racoed under Mr. Mitch- ell's management is improving every issue. Lieutenant Spooner Rents a Berlin Hotel. Lieutenant Spooner has leased the American Hotel in 'Berlin and went down yesterday to take possession. The American is, we understand, the second hest house in that brisk. town and as the Lieutenant is an experi- enced manager as well as being popular with the travelling public, be will no doubt make a success of it. Mr. 'Phos. Fulford, lately from Merrie England, will be associated with the Lieutenant in the business. The First 1.0.0.T. Meeting of the Quarter. The first meeting of the quarter was held last Friday evening after which the following programme was render- ed: -Short address, Mr. Brown; read- ing, Mr. Dave Smith; duet, Misses Miller and Tebbutt. Next Friday the members of the lodge will contest a debate, "Resolved that Capital punish- ment he abolished." All members in- terested in this question should be present. An instructive evening may be spent in listening to this resolution discussed. The Rattenbury Leaguers Visit Ooderich. The Rattenbury Methodist church League, or rather some thirty-three of the members thereof, drove up to Goderich Tuesday night to return the visit paid thein last week by the Leag- uers of the North St. church, and were warmly welcomed on their arrival by a large turn -out of the memhere of what is perhaps the most vig- orous youug people's society in the county town. The evening was made .pleasant and the fou r hours elapsing between the arri- val and departure of the visitors sped quickly away. The programme was furnished by the Clinton Leaguers, among those talc ing,part..he_Lug ,lif isses Miller, B. Scott, 51. and W. Goodwin. The Vets Met at Wingham. The annual meeting of the Huron Veterinary Medical Association was held in Wingham Last Wednes- day, when The following officers were elected :-President, Dr. C. F. McGregor, Constance; vice- president, Dr. J. Hamilton, Godorich; secretary, Dr. John Wilson, Wing - ham; treasurer, Dr. J. E. Blackali, Clinton. Dr. John Wilson, of Wingham, read an essay on Colic in the Ox and Cow ; Dr. Jos. Colley one on Malposition of the Colon in the Horse. Dr. Thornlrn- son, of Clinton, one on Why is not the Veterinary Profession a United body? Dr. J. E. Blackali, of Clinton, gave a communication on Spasmodic Con- traction of Retractor•. Muscles in the Bull. The ideas were good and lively debates ensued after each paper. An Eloquent Lecture on Habit. The very able lecture given in St. Paul's church School room on Tuesday p. m. was not very well attended ow- ing to the stormy weather. Mr. Tay- lor's subject was "Habit, or what shall we wear," and he pointed out very clearly the many habits that are formed as wo journey along through life, how closely they cling to us and how very hard it is to get rid of them. Those who were absent de- prived themselves of the opportunity of being very much aided in their de- sire to make a right use of life. The Brucelleld Endeavorers Visit Clinton. The Christian Endeavorets of Willis church held a sociable on Tuesday even- ing when they entertained about fifty of the Endeavorers of the Brucetield So- ciety. After an hour of social inter- course a short programme was given which consisted of a solo by Miss Murray, a couple of mouth -organ se- lections by Mr. Reid and a recitation by Miss Mamie Houston. The subject "Where Endeavorers should spend their money" was then taken up by different members of both societies, after which refreshments were served and the gathering closed with a hymn: Many Went to Hear McDonagh. Rattenbury St. Methodist church was largely attended Sunday morning and in the evening crowded, so many desiring to hear Rev. Mr. McDonagh whose reputation for eccentric sayings is pretty well established in Clinton. The reverend gentleman and Saar Jones would make a good pair, though Samuel is the younger and it may be the brighter of the two. Both are given to the use of terse, pungent and homely phrases containing at times not a little condensed truth. 1+'cr politics and dhe politicians Mr. McDonagh has apparently but little use. "The Grits,', he said, "have lied themselves black in the face and the Tories also are off color." Prize Winners at the Poultry Show. We give here a list of the prizes won by Clintonia.ns who made an exhibit at the Poultry Show held recently in Godorich. The affair does not appear _te, have been an all-around success. Why it is not necessary to state as in the ordinary course it will he three years before the Show is again held in the county town and by that time the poultry fanciers up there may know considerably more about exhibition manage went. A. J. GRIaa. • Black Red Games -Cock 1st and 3rd, Hen 2nd, Breeding Pen 1st. There were about 30 entries in this class. Duckwing Games -Cock 2nd, Hen 1st and 3rd. Red Pyle Games -Cock 1st, Hen 2nd, Pullet 2nd. B. 13. R. Game Bantams -Cockerel 1st and 2nd, Pullet 1st, Hen 2nd. Brown Red Gaine Bantams -Pullet 1st and 2nd. Red Pyle Game Bantams -Cockerel 1st, Pullet 1st. Black African Bantams -Cock 1st, lien 1st, White Game Bantams -Cockerel 1st, 1 Pullet lst. LACK KENNEDY. 'White °Plymouth Rock -Dock 2nd, Hen 2nd, Cockerel 1st, Pullet 2nd. Took all specials on Pallets and spec- ials on Cockerels. Light Brahmas-Cockerel 2nd. Black Red Bantams-Pullett 2nd. FRED. W. GILROY. White Wyandotts-Pullet let, Cock- erel lst. Buff Leghorn -Hen lst. Golden Pencilled Hamburgs-Hen 1st, Pullet 1st. 5 prizes out of 8 entries, highest score 94. J. FORRiE;STER. White Plymouth Rocks -Cockerel 2nd, Pullet lst and 3rd, Breeding Pen 2nd. 8 birds entered, lowest score 91. GEO. SWALLOW. Golden Wyandotts-Cock 2nd, Cock- - erel lst, Pullet 1st and 2nd. JemEs I owsoet. Brown Leghorn -Cock lst. White Single Comb Leghorn -Cock - 2nd. 0. C. RANCE, Rose Comb White Leghorns---Cockere lst, Pullet 1st and 2nd. Black Spanish --Cockerel 1st, Pullet 1st and 2nd. Aylesbury Ducks -Drake lst, Duck 1st. 8 entr'ies and 8 prizes. THOS. A. WALKER. Black Minorcas--Dock 1st, Hen 3rd. His breeding pen of Barred Rocke, all superior birds, were not judged. J. 13. RUMBALL. White Plymouth Rocks -Cock let, Pellet 1st. N. DAV/s. Jackohins 1st, Red Pontine lst, Fan Tails let, English Owls 1st, Turbits 1st and 2nd, Trumpeters 2nd, Barbs 1st., Bald Headed Tumblers 1st, Col- • lection of Pigeons 1st, Angora Rah - bits let. Echoes of the Hardy Meeting. Hon. Mr. Hardy was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Fair, Sr., froin Monday evening until the following forenoon, It is in this hospitable home that Liberal leaders are invaria- bly entertained when on a visit to Clinton. Mr. W. H. Kerr, Editor of the Post, Brussels, and Reeve of that village, attended Monday evening's meeting but did not speak as was erroneously reported in some of the city dailies. Mr. Kerr is considerable of a politician and an aspirant for Parliamentary honors, For a time it was nip and tuck whether or not he would receive the nomination, which eventually fell to Mr. Hislip. IIe is sort of a local preacher, but, withal, a thorough newspaper man and if endowed with sufficient patience may yet be permit- ted to carry the party banner and give a sanctimonious ait• to a contest, Mr. W. Proudfoot, Mr. Garrow's law partner, made a brief address explana- tory of the candidate's absence. The hall was nicely decorated and several very apt mottoes displayed. A large number of ladies were pres- ent who took just as keen an interest In the proceedinge as did the sterner sex. The singing of the Laurier Quartette was enjoyed and many encores insist- ed upon. The Quartette sang at a meeting in Exeter Tuesday afternoon and return - to Clinton the same evening when they were the guests of Madame Wall. II. R. Macdonald, a member of the Quartette, is known to many in Clin- ton he having for a while a year or so ago conducted a Choral Class. 0, A. Mathews, a member of the Toronto Globe staff, who accompanies the Premier on his tour, sent in a lengthy report of the meeting for the Globe on Tuesday, Goderich Township News. Mr. Thos. Cook, of the 9th con., who built a new house last fall, has now under contemplation a barn, which will likely be built next season. Mr. Harry Either, the Conservative candidate of the South riding, will ad- dress a meeting in Currie's Hall on the 7th con.. Friday evening. At a meeting of Goderich District Scarlet Chapter, held in the lodge room of No. 145 the other day, the follow- ing officers were elected :- Companion in Command, Jas. Cox Ex. Companion, Jas. Connolly Chaplain. Jas, McKee Scribe, R. T. Cox. Knight at A.rms, Adam Cantelon Inside Herald, E. Elliott Outside Herald, Chas. Johnston A parlor social will be held at the residence of Mr. Robert Elliott, of the 4th concession, on Monday evening next. A good programme will be furnished. Bethel Choir, assisted by other talent, will furnish the musical part. The admission will be fifteen cents and' the proceeds devoted to re- moving debt on new church organ. A sleigh ride, palatable refreshments and a pleasant social evening at Mr. T. Churchill's on the 16th next Tuesday evening. A free sleigh ride will he given those from Clinton, the convey- ances to leave the town hall from 6 to 8 p. m. Poultry Notes. There has been considerable com- plaint about the placing of coops at the recent Poultry Show. Many birds were not scored owing to the judge having to leave early to keep another engagement. The highest scoring birds from Olin - ton. 94 points, were exhibited by J. B. Rumball arid F. W. Gilroy. Mr. Frank Evans exhibited a pair of Silver Laced Wyanotts at Goderich which had won prizes at London and Toronto but which, he claims, were totally overlooked at the Circular Town Show. Mr. Evans, by the way, has great respect for THE NEws-R1.coEn as an advertising medium, an ad which he recently inserted having brought answers from poiuts he had never heard of in Quebec. F. W. Gilroy bought the White Wyandott hen which . won 1st prize at the Poultry Show so now owns all the winners in that class. This is his fav- orite breed. They are the hest general fowl, he says. They begin to lay earliest of all, tnature early, are a good table fowl and the second heaviest breed in the American class. He has three pullets which were hatched May 12th, began laying at Christmas and have since regularly contributed sixteen eggs each week. Little Locals. Next Tuesday will be Nomination Day. Election campaigns are harvest sea- sons for the hotels. The Baptists of the Base Line observ- ed last week as a week of prayer. The Doherty Organ Co. have moved their office into the Perrin Klock. Rev. M}'.• Pocock spent last week with his people on the Base line. There will be early Communion in St. Paul's church at 8,30 next Sunday morning. A Supplement accompanies this issue and yet natter in type has had to be held over. It is understood a series of Beck meetings will be held commencing some evening next week. Weather permitting a hockey match Seaforth vs. Clinton, will be played in the Clinton rink Friday evening. J. Hearn, S. Smith and C. Reid each shipped a carload of cattle to the To ronto market this week. Miss Grace Boles conducted Monday evening's meeting at Rattenbury St. Epworth League. The topic was "Love," Rev. Mr. Newcombe assisted Rev. Mr. McDonagh in Sunday evening's services at Rattenbury St. Methodist church. Rev. Mr. Millyard has been upon the sick list the past week but hopes !,o he able to undertake his work next Sunday. The String Band will help along the programme at the 13iccolo Band con- cert in Varna this evening. Fair weather only is needed to assure a crowded house. Discussion of the .Loan By -Law has for a time ceased, prrdvincial election topicstaking its place, birt from March 2nd until polling day the agitation will he sent rolling along. St. Valentine's Day is by no means passing out. The booksellers report the largest sale of valentines in years, while the Union Jack flapped bravely from the to'*n hall tower in honor of the day. At Monday evening's meeting of the Ontario St. Epworth League the topic "Contentment," was taken by the pas- tor in the absence of the yotthg Man whose name thppears on the l;frs• grariilno. A Sleigh Ride and a Socia! Evening. All wishing a sleigh ride and a pleas- ant social evening will be at the Town Hall next Tuesday from 6.30 to 8o'clock, for Mr. T. Churchill's residence on the 16th con., Goderich township. HOLMESVILLE. Misses Lane, of Ashfield, are visiting A. J. Courtice. Miss Frizell, of Belleville, is visiting her uncle, Rev. G. W. Andrews. Mr. Stanley and wife spent Satur- day in Tuckersmith owing to the illness of her brother. Mrs. Andrews and Miss V. Andrews spent Wednesday in London. A number around here have scarlet fever. On Monday Mr. Stanley went to Bayfield in the interest of the Page Wire Fence. Dame Rumor says that marriage bells will soon he ringing in our midst. Quite a number from here went to Clinton on Monday evening to hear Hon. Mr. Hardy, Predrier of Ontarto Remember the annual meeting of. Butter and Cheese Factory on Satur- day. While Rev. G. W. Andrews was going to town on Saturday his colt choked and fell into Bridge -Water, which was rather a cold bath for it. On Friday evening M. Y. McLean, candidate for South Huron spoke to a rather slim audience. On Saturday evening J. T. Carrow, candidate for West Heron, addressed a small au li- enee. There was not the usual inter- est shown at these meetings as things are rather quiet. WEST TUCKERSMiTH. Mrs. A, Elcoat will take the E. L. on Sunday evening next. The EEL. have got out well-filled programme cards for the comifrg nine months. Rev. Mr. Clement, of Clinton, superintendent of this circuit, officiated in Turner's Church at the quarterly services on Sunday last. He will also preach an- niversary sermons here on Sunday 27th inst. More anon. Mr. A. Elcoat has been confined to the house for a week past by an attack of pleurisy. Mr. and 'Mr's. Thos. Fowler visited old friends here on Sunday. Mrs. J. E. Ball was storm -stayed on the base line on Friday last. Mr. W.O. Landsborough entertained a number of her young friends on Tuesday evening. Itis needless to say a pleasant evening was spent as the hostess is very popular with the young people here. Mrs. Alpert Turner is riot improving as fast as her many friends would wish. Mr. Appleton Elcoat lost a valuable horse the other .,ay through injuries of the wind pipe. Mr. John Wise tvi11 improve his out buildings by raising and putting a stone foundation under them. Mr. Thomas Walker, of Clinton, has the contract for the stone work and Mr. Riley the frame work. Mr. Henry Carter will also improve his barns by building a stone foundia- tion. Mr. Carter is improving his house by the application of a little paint. Sid Smith was in the neighborhood last week and picked up some choice cattle. AUBURN. James Young's saw mill is running full time with a full staff of workman. James is a hustler. Misses Hattie and Cora Ferguson are home from Goderich Collegiate Instl- tote seeing their father John Ferguson, who is lying very sick but we hope to hear of his ultimate recovery. The weather of the past few days has been very wet and our snow is very scarce in some places. Old Rob, our wood butcher, wonders his friend Carrow is not around, but thinks he must be down with the cholera. Twenty-six years is long enough for Hardy's Government but time for a change. Mrs. Arthur is improving but slow- ly. We wouldlike to hear of her gaining quicker. • Mr's. R. Cummings had aquilting bee last Wednesday which was a decided success. The Union Sabbath School Conven- tion will be held on Wednesday and wo hope to hear something good about oar Sabbath School work. The Orange tea -meeting which was held on the lith of February was very gond considering the wet weather and bad roars. Everything passed off fine and a successful social was held Satur- day evening, many coming who could not get out Friday owing to wet weather. Rev, W. F. Wilson, of Hamilton, who lectured the evening of the Orange tea•meeting is a grand and inspiring. speaker, We hope.he may bo spared many years to speak ori such grand and glorious topics. The Conservative Candidate For West Huron. MAJOR JOSEPH BECK. Major Joseph Beck is of Irish birth, having been horn in the Green Isle. When three years old the family sail- ed for Canada and settled in Picton, Ont. In 1833 he moved to Saltford, then known as Maitlandville, and en- gaged in the tannery business, an occupation he still follows. During the Fen:an troubles Mr. Beck joined the volunteers and, spent four months in active service. He belongs to the 33rd Battalion, having been appointed lieutenant in 1868, captain and quarter- master in 1881, and was gazetted to field officer's work ten years later, Taking great interest in his township, Colborne, he was elected to represent it as councillor in 1881, and five years afterwards as its reeve. In 1891 he was warden of Huron County, and at the end of his term of office retired from municipal politics. His wife is Margaret E., second daughter of liar. John Keinegha,n, of Benmiller, to whom he was married in 1894. ALMA. Mr. Christopher Dale, of Hullett, has commenced drawing the timber for raising his barn here which he intends building early in the spring. Mr. Dale has now quite a number of bank barns and knows their value. He is a hust- ler in the line of improving his proper- ty. Quite a number from here attended the session of Division Court held in Clinton on Saturday last and report quite an interesting time. Some of our citizens were trying to coax spring by getting out their wheels on Saturday.. The swamps are again flooded and parties cannot get in to cut wood. Notwithstanding the bad conditiou of the roads quite a number from here attended the quarterly services at Tur- ner's appointment on Sunday. Word has been received that Rev. Mr. Findlay, our pastor who has been home ill for some time, is improving very slowly and in consequence will not be able to take charge for a while. 1tev. Mr. Wade will supply as usual. The reverend gentleman although up in years has lots of life and animation left yet and can still preach an excel- lent sermon. Mr. Frank Kettle has purchased three head of cattle from Mrs. White- ly. hite- 1y. • SUMMER HILL. The Sick :-Miss 011ie Nesbitt is suf- fering froin an attack of scarlet fever; Master Charlie Tyner is very low with inflammation of the lungs ; Master Herbert Oakes has had a severe attack of quinsey and Master Louie Johnston has inflammation of the lungs. Misses McDonald and Smith, of Clinton, spent part of last week at the home of their friend Mrs. Noble Love. MisattAddie and Pearl Wright, re. turned on Saturday from a two months' visit with friends, near Strap ford. Mr. and Mrs. Woodyard, of Tucker - smith, spent Sunday here. Miss Haywood, of Clinton, spent last week with her aunt, Mrs. H. Mc - Brien. Mr. W. J. McBrien and R. Miller were in Wingham for a couple of days last week. Mr. A. E. Wetheral and D. Barr attended a tea -meeting and lecture in Auburn last Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Brownlee paid a flying visit to friends in Manchester on Sun- day. Miss Dinah Watkins is home after spending a month at the home of Mr., G. M. Kitty, London. Mr. Geo. Johnston is wearing a very happy smile the last few days, It's a boy. Rev. Mr. Parke, of Clinton, tools charge of the service here on Sunday" ko instead of Me. Smith. He took for hies text, Gen. 3-15, and delivered an e1o• quent address, after whleh the sacra• meat of the Lord's Supper was ctitlliltiriw istered.