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The Clinton News-Record, 1898-04-28, Page 88 WHILE THE WAR LASTS The daily papers will be interest- ing a easing. The Free Press reacues here about 10 o'clock a. in. The Toronto Globe, Mail at,d World about 1 o'clock and The London Advertiser and News about 7 o'clock. All will contain prompt and reliable reports from the various scenes of action, in some cases by special correspond- ents up to the hour of going to press. They give all the news every day that should be publish- ed. Reliable as to source of in- formation and free from sensa- tional articles published one day for news and denied the next to fill space. We will be grateful to receive your subscription• Prices given on request.. A News Bulletin giving each day an out- line of the clays news will be dis- played in front of the store. The W. D. Fair 00t CLINTON. "Often The Cheapest, Always the Best.' Agents Parker's Dye }Yorks. Lew g1dutrtiotmentL, The number foliowing the name in- dicates the page on which the ad ap- pears. Buy a Pair—Allen & Wilson. (5) We Guarantee—P. B. Crews. (5) Clinton's Celebration—J.P. Doherty. (5) Beautiful & Stylish—Gilroy & Wise- man. (5) Eggs for Sale—S. Appleby. (5) The Largest Store—Jackson Bros, (8) Elegant and Exclusive — Hodgens Bros, (8) While the War Lasts—The W. D. Fair Co. (8.) Clinton Poultryyards--LackKennedy(1) During the War—W. Cooper & Co. (1) This is the Time—Ogle Cooper & Co. (1) In Hats—A. J. Morrish. (1) Purely Personal mention. OldiAItAINAA The Weekly Record of the Corning and Going of C!lntonians or Persons Known to Thom. AAAAAA Mr. R. Irwin was in Goderich Tues- day. Mr. M. Ross, of Blyth, was in town Monday. Miss E. Twitchell has returned from Goderich. Mr. J. S. Jackson visited Hensall yesterday. D. A. Cantelon, Hensall, spent Sun- day in town. Reeve 'Wilford, Blyth, was in Olin - ton Saturday. Mr. W. Cline, of Seaforth, was in town Tuesday. Mr. Wi;son Cook,, Varna, was in town yesterday. Mr. Roy Davis, of Seaforth, spent Tuesday in Cifn'ton. Mr. H. W. Erwin, Bayfield, visited Clinton yesterday. Rev. Mr. Rigsby, Blyth, was in Clin- ton ou Monday. Mr. S. Potter, of Smith's Hill, was in town Tuesday. Mr. W. Mitchell, Exeter, was in Clinton Tuesday. Mr. Thos. E. Hays, Seaforth, was in Clinton Tuesday. Dr. Turnbull spent Sunday at the old home in Milverton. Mr. R..Haxhy, of Toronto, is spend- ing a few days in town. Mr Jas. Taylor returned from Winnipeg Tuesday night, Di. Blackall, and Dr. Bruce were in the County town Tuesday. Miss Hiscock, London, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Jackson. Mr. Alex. Shrenk, of Stratford, spent part of last week in town. J. Macdonald and J. McTaggart, Walton, were in Clinton Sunday. Mr. M. Dowzer has returned from a visit to his brother in Armada, Mich. Mr. W. McRae returned Monday evening from a visit to his brother iir Detroit. Rev. Jos. Edge, Goderich, was a guest at Mr. W. Cooper's Sunday and Monday. Mr. H. Muir, who has been travelling with the Ilindoo Medicine Co., is home on a visit. Messrs. Morrison, Thompson and Winters, of Seaforth, spent Sunday in town. W. T. Box, Seaforth, was in Clinton Friday and Mr. C. H. Broadfoot on Saturday. Mr. J. Vannorman, of Belgra*e, is spending a few days with his cousin, Mr. J. Perrin. Rev. W. W. Baer occupied the pul- pit of the Ontario St. Methodist church Sunday evening. Mrs. Geo. Swarts returned Wednes- day last from a fortnight's visit with her daughter, Mrs. John Spooner, Ber- lin. Mr. and Mrs. Rost. Walsh attended the funeral 'elf their cousin, the late John Clark, Goderich township, on Tuesday. Mr. R. W. McKenzie, hardware merchant, of Goderich was in town yesterday calling on his niece, Miss Nello McHardyy. Mr. J. Bell, Blyth, spent a few hours in Clinton Monday p.m. while waiting for the north train. He had been in Goderich on a visit to his daughter who is i11. Mr. D. L. McPherson received ei jub- ilee bronze medal from an old country friend the other day. It is about the same size as a World's Fair medal, but the workmanship is much superior The issue are of gold, silver and bronze and one of the former is worth sixty dollars. The War Sumatary. The war news is still of a mild and unexciting character. The fleets are still far apart, and no casualities are reported in connection with the peace - fill blockade of Havana. Tho American A.tlantic coast cities are becoming decidedly nervous as to the intentions of the Spanish fleet, which still lies at Cape Vtrdo, though Portugal is said to have practically ordered it off One effect of the uneasiness in the Uni- ted States as to the intentions of this powerful fleet is the weakening of the blockading fleet for coast defen- sive purposes. One rumor has it that the Cape Verde fleet may go round by the Cape of Good Hope to help the Spanish fleet now at the Philippines, forming a combination which would he greatly superior to the United States fleet in the Pacific waters, and placing Admiral Dewey in a decidedly awk- ward situation. A Washinghton paper severely criti• sizes Senor Polo's course it) establish- ing himself in Toronto, and hints that a protest to Great Britton may be ne- cessary in the matter. The London Times publishes the text of Spate's memorandum to the powers, in which she gives her side of the story as to the events lending up to the war. It is urged with special emphasis in the note that the Marine incident was used in the United States as a means of hurling most gratuitous and intolerable calumnies at the Span- ish Guvet•nuleut. From the latest news frow Honolulu there is every reason to believe that the American flag will be twisted there the moment news reaches the islands of the outbreak of war. At Washington notice has been re- ceived from Various countries notify- ing the Government of their intention to be strictly dential during the war. President McKinley has issued a pio- elaulai ion laying down rules as to seiz- ure of prizes, and allowing Sptnis:• vessels its porVuntil May 21 to leave for their destination. The question of the legality of the seizures already affect ed will he settled by the courts. The Washington Administration again pledges itself to refrain 110111 peivaLeer- ing, in spite of the attitude of Spain on that point. Washington, April 25.-- Plains for i tinb the first military expedition to Cuba a were outlined and particatlly arranged to -day. A point on the northern coast of Cuba within the radius of the blockade of the instituted by Admiral Sampson's squadron has oeun selected for the landing place, and when the military force which will make the movement isready to proceed there will be no delay whatever in carrying out the details of the programme. How soon the troops will be able to move to the Cuban coasthas not been deter- mined, hut the ulilitauy authorities feel confident that they will have completed thew }generations in at fortnight, and that the first detachment will be orr Cuban soil early in ' iay. It is the pur- pose of the Goveu ,meat to establish a base of supplies at 0 point already se- lected. This will he strongly fortified and additional protection will he given by the guns of Admiral Sampson's ships. Brigadier -Caen eraJohn M. Wil- son, chief of the engineers was pre- sent at the Cabinet meeting to -day, and explained to the President and his advisers the proposed plan of effecting a landing, and of securing the base against a successful assault by the enemy. j1;ast Wawanosh. On Saturday last the spirit of Dir. Edward Robertson, of the Sth con., passed peacefully away after n long illness. The deceased had been suffer- ing for some time from dropsy and heart trouble and the end was not un- expected. The retnains were interred in Donnybrook cemetery on Monday, followed thither by a large number of sorrowing relatives rind friends. A widow and large grown up family survive to mourn the loss of a kind and loving patent. Mr. J. Menzies lost a valuable horse last week. Miss Bessie Deacon returned on \Ved- nesday from Toronto. Miss Charlotte Naylor left for Leroy, New York State, on Tuesday last. Miss' Jenny Deacon, of Wingham, spent Sunday at home. Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Paten visited friends in Lucknow last week. 1 eft rave. Farmers have not made much pro- gress with seeding since the 18tH, but the rain has done an immense amount, of good to fall wheat and meadows. Charles Vannorrnau has secured a position as traveller for the Home Steel Range Company. Jcihn Vannor- man is head collector for the said com- pany. Peter Robinson has bought the house and lot next Geddes' blacksmith shop, also the tannery and shoe shop on the next lot from Pearen's for 8350, this being a reasonable figure. Fred Cook has purchased the farm recently occupied by the late David Johnson for $2500. This farm contains 50 acres and is a good property. Alex. Parsons, of Bayfield, was in town last week, lie speaks of return- ing to this village to, reside. John \Vightinan is improving oflid e, being able to call on some of his near neighbors. Goderich. The many friends here of Rev, Dr, Kilroy, of Stratford, will he glad to learn that he was able to appear in the pulpit on Easter Sunday, after an in- terrupted illness of three months. "Spain's Answer Shot and Shell" should read "Spain's Sorrow Shot and Shell." Heavy fog on Friday evening, Goderich will not again have the pleasure of hearing Bandmaster Sin it h, of Stratford perform his beautiful clarionet solos. He has accepted an engagement with Brooke's Chicago Marine Band. The Minister of Education has'an- nounced that after the present year third-class certificates will not be is- sued to teachers. The yacht Skylark lay in the harbor on Sunday. She has been in the upper lakes for 15 years and has been purchas- ed by 13ellevillo parties, Mr, Youill, of the ICimpton St. 131 - cycle Livery, has taken a position in the Henderson Co. Bicycle Factory and the Messrs, Yonill ions carry on the livery. Ex -Sheriff Gibbons, we are sorry to state, has been seriously indisposed for some days, Engineer James Miller, G. T. R., was taken suddenly ill on Sunday last and the services of a nurse called upon. Manager Sounders of the Organ Fac- tory was in Halifax last week. Mr. Jack Robinson, of the Organ rectory, weats a holiday hat this week. Mr. Ralph Edwards, of the Star staff, nephew of Editor Mitchell, had a farewell reception given him by the choir and congregation of North St. Methodist church as a tribute to his zeal in the choir. Mr. Edtva"cls is a very pleasing tenor soloist, who will we trust make his name in the song service of our land. He has accepted a position in Hamilton. DEATHS. STIIIWAR'T.-.In Stanley, on Tuesday, April 281.h Mary Barkley, wife of Jas. Stewart, aged 69 years and 9loom lis. MAIIt --In Hullo tt on April 26th, Elva Irene, dao titer of Walter Mair, aged li months and 26 days. eareleeeee-7-ii-7v. ;tet THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD. Hayfield. during that day and this waken the place have more than an ordinary Dr. Grey, who has au ably carried ou holiday appearance. The churehesand Dr. Sheppaed's practice ducting his S.A. services are well attended, both absence, left for London this week and mot•niner and evening. There are three Dr. Ellis of that city is now in charge. churches, Presbyterian, Methodist and Mies Mary Whiddon and Miss Elliott Church of England, besides the flour - left for Boston this week to visit rela- tives noel friends. The former has with great credit tilled the positiou of organist, in the Presbyterian church for it whither of years. bliss Mahle Wlriddon, a former organist, has kind - 1y consented to officiate until perman- ent arrangements can be made, Mr. John \Vlliddon is waking pre- parations to erect a large dwelling across the river this season. Some of the Material is on the ground. Slr•. Clark, of Seaforth, who owns the bakery here, is having extensive improvements done to his premises. Mr. J . I3iggert will continue to dis- pense the staff of life from the nuproy- ed stand to Lhe people of Bayfield and surrounding country.. Mr. Mefutash, of the River Motel, left Monday last with his family for his new home near Ripley trod Mr, Morgan is temporarily in charge for Mr, Miller. Mrs. J. T. Marks is visiting at Toronto. Dines Lottie Martin was in Toronto last week on business. Mrs. John \Vhitldnn spent Thursday in Clinton. The fishermen set their nets in deep water a week ago last Satmrdtty and Were unable to reacts t.hern on account of the storm till hist Motlday. Preparations are being made for the summer. The bicycle livery has located its quartets for the season in Mrs, Wal win's premises. SIt. James Young has hang out his shingle in this town in the old reading 1(10111 where he has opened out a good stock of boots told shoes. \Ve ltlldet'tit;illd that we are to have a photo gallery opened in town, No doubt sush an enterprise would meet with much patronage during the sum- mer when so many tout ists would wish to have their images taken. Sir. Marks, who has a contract for furnishing some Of the timber for the new harbor has experienced reach diffi- culty in getting the logs down the, river as they were not floated in time for the early freshet, and lodged some distance up the river. Efforts are be- ing made now during the rains to bring them down to the harbor, but it is difficult to overcome some of the shallows and hays. Several additional hands have been added to the harbor staff and the work will be pushed along to rapid completion. Wanted, immediately, some good Hien with capital to establish several industries such as 0 saes and door fac• tory, grist mill, creamery 0r cheese factory. There is no hotter opening in Ontario .for any or all of these and nanny more in this town and there is no pant of Ontario in which the surrounding community stands in greater neer} of these very things. It would be no risk, but any one invest- ing would be it sure winner. There are thousand of dollars being invested in crowded cities, where competition is keen and living dear, from which lr ;: return can he expected, but 0 few thousands invested to Bayfield i❑ such a manner as indicated would h sure to bring the investor a splendid income. \Ve understand Mr. Ronott., our en - 101 prising tinsmith, i8 making arranl,e- merits for improvements to his store. Snuday.—This is an active day in Bayfield, not that the people engage in any secular occupation, but outsiders, especially young people, take advant- age of the day to have au outing, hence many new faces are seen 01) our streets 'slung Salvation Artily. '1be latter is well attended, the Captain hatvinK wolf the good opinion of the people for his eloquent and fearless denunciation of Chin Gregor square is now the even- ing resort and as ono pa ssee through it he cannot help recalling the familiar Tines of Goldsmith, "up yonder hill the village rims enue rose.' For here the young people congregate and engage in all sorts of gauges, even blind luau's buff. It is always dry, and no more delightful spot can be had. We would like to 'see ur rather hear our band in its oftener. \Ve Cruet, to see a band stand erected soon. New Dressmaking and Millinery Business. - 'Miss Martin (1115 securest the services of 1)1155 Shaw, 'loi'otito alt expert Milliner and 1)ress• Maker, and has placed in stook a full line of Hats, Helmets and Millinery Trimmings and is prepared 101111 all ordois for 1)re85.Mns In andMillinery at reasonable ratios.— Miss t'..Land. E. Martino Porter's Hill. Mr. W. Elliott, teacher at Porter's Hill, is on the sick list, Itis sister is teaching in his place itt present. Owing to the wet, weather last week the fanners had to stop seeding. Had the weather continued line most of them would have been through by this time. As it is some of there ate tllr•Uligll. Rev, Mr. Graham held the usual Sunday service i11 13ethany church bast Sunday, preaching a good 501)0on to a1 largo congregation. .Dir. Burton leasurc•hased the farm lately occttpi%ld by Richard Weston. John Clark, of the 1st con., died on Saturday about 5 o'clock pan. and was buried on Tuesday. The trouble over the school trustee election at the Gully school is not set- tled yet. We understand a number of the parties interested are summoned to appear in Goderich on Saturday. Sir. Thos. McDonald had ten head of cattle put in the pound last week. They happened to be 011 the road anis were driven to the pound by a neighbour. Holnnesvllle. Mr, Sperling, of Gorrie, and Mrs. Armstrong, of Kirktou, and Mrs. '1'. H Miller, of South Loiidon, attended the funeral of their brother-in-law, the laic Il, B. Evans. Miss Jennib Phipps is visiting friends in Hensall. Dirs. Win. S fsence, of London, at- tended the funeral of her brother, H. 13. Evans, on Tuesday. Messrs, Johnson and Forester paid a flying visit to friends at Bright. Misses K. and B. Mulch, of Clinton, spent Sunday with friends here. Messrs. D. Alger and L. )lurch spent Sunday with friends in the village. A number from here attended the Clinton Rattenhury street League on Monday evening. The lecture which Rev. W. McDon- agh was to have given on 1Vednesday evening was postponed on 00count of the inclement weather until Ttie'sdaty, May 2nd. Everybody is invited to � conte and hear this excellent lecture). APRIL '28, 1898 Auburn. James Young has got through cut- ting rollere and Me.. Sharp has again arrived and is busily engaged now cutting staves, James is a hustler and is making things boom around the inf11. We are sorry to hear that Mr. Cald- well is very ill at present, but we hope to hear of his speedy recovery. Sickness has visited the horde of Mr. Macdonald, he having been laid on a sick bed. His trouble being heart -fail- ure and pneumonia, but under Dr. !toss' care is doing as well as can be expected. We hope to see 1116 smiling face around shortly. Cheer up, A,,• 'l re w. Miss M. M. Milker and Master Char- lie Twitchell spent Sunday with Miss Fluker's parents. Miss S. Chester is the guest of Mrs. Cald well. JACKSO CLINTON. THE LARGEST STORE AND THE LARGEST STOOK IN WESTERN ONTARIO. Our purchase for Cash of the To14-;L, W. J. Cumming, oft week. tn, called Bankrupt Stock of Galt amountingto nearly his brother the past week. p Cassius Cullis, of Michigan, visited $6,000 00and istithe finest his mother the past week.consng ofand Wo see the smiling fare of David best quality of Mole in our Midst again Looking hale and hearty after serving his time. lie hats become a first-class printer. Elections have become a thing of the past. Miss Annie J. Flukey is visiting Clinton friends at (resent. Mrs. Artlikir iS feeling rather indis- posed again its she is not gaiuing a8 fast its her many friends would like to hear. Miss 51. E. Syntingtcn spent Sunday with friends in Auburn. We hear there is geiug to hr a wed- ditigslimily in our amidst,. Thet's right, hurry up, the rouse the tucrrie Sliss Nate Youngliint visited Blyth the past week. A. E. 1 c he �• ' , 4 � i,1ui, c f Stuninerhill, silent Sunday at home. Miss Martha Mak., Clinton, spent Sunday with her parent:;. ;DU111uaiellon. IsIr. Dave Ross has returned Thome from Kippen, where he has been en- gaged for 111e past 11)011t.h. Miss Maud \Vhyard left on Friday last for Terswater where she has se- cured a, school. • il'.r many' friends wish her the host of stir ees'. Miss Sharetvnocl is spending 3 while visiting at 51r. C1custuu's. Mr. Gemge Sanith hasreturtned hone fi um Manitoba where he hats been cmt- gagetl for the passed year at harness - making. He is looking hale and hearty. The At, Hunte social was well attend- ed on Menday ('vetting. Ail seemed to have enjoyed 0 geed time. The pro- ceeds .amounted to about $15. Sir. Westbrook has moved into Mr. Curwen's house. Ile intends giving up.fasming. Sirs. Walsh is spending a while, ni.anI_lf c ore. visiting at IRidgewood farts. The funeral of the late Mrs. Ann Patton, who diod on Saturday after- noon took place 'Monday. The service was conducted by Elev. 51.r. Fairbairn and the remains followed to Dungan- non cemetery by a large number of sorrowing friends and acquaintances. The annual vestry meeting Was in St. Paul's church on Easter Monday. The flnaneitil mat -101'8 WV111 shown to be in a satisfactory condition. Rev. Mr. Armstrong re -appointed Air. Jas Holland as his warden and .lir. Chas. C. Brown was re-elected by the vetitrv. Thr 1)0)gre. aat1cln elected tilt', T. R. Durnin lay -delegate to the Diocesan Synod. Hats and Caps, a.d.... Ready -Made Clothing at 602. on the $ imported Scotch Tweedy, Worsteds and Serges, is with doubt the best purchase ever made in this part of the country. It means buying Goods at less than the Goods cost to 1e:!:'aflt and Exclpsiy TiIESE two words describe our spring and summer Novelties in Dry Goods about as well as words can describe them. We know our styles and prices are right in every line we carry. Assortments here are big enough to give you ample variety to choose from, and the goods we sell are absolutely reliable and just as we represent them to be, If they're not, we'll cheer- fully refund your money. BLACK. DRESS GOODS rI'Iip: best dualities, in the best styles, in the hest lighted Dress Goods department in town. Even on the dullest days there is no trouble matching shades, or seeing just exactly what you're buying at out' dress goods counter. This season promises fo see a big demand for black dress goods, We were never in better shape to cater for trade in them than we are to-day.—Vi hethf'r it is in plain Iletiriettas, Lusters or Serges, or in novelties in fancy weaves and }materials, we have a magni- ficent assortment, at money -saving prices. We are leaders in Black Dress Goods. 38 in. all wool Henrietta, good Fancy brocaded French Dress weight and fine finish 30c Goods, all pure wool, new and Plain Lusters and Serges, 36 in. stylish designs, and a great wide, makes capital, skirts 25c range of patterns 50c and 60c 45 in. fine silk finished all wool Extra quality in fancy figured Henristta, good weight, rich, 'e, Goods, ne'Sv patterns in large and glossy finish 50c . smell designs 75c and 00c CREPONS aro more popular than ever; we have just opened up a special line, suitable for skirts, 75c rich filaish, 45 inches wide, Men's Soft Fedora Tints, new shape good felt, black or colors $1 HO Hats for Men OUR new shapes in Men's Hard and ,Soft, lints are the newest and most stylish to he had, and our ilat values are not to beaten in the trade. Hete are two lines that are hig sellet•s. Men's hard trots, the newest shapes, fur felt, binek and tans, $2.25 & $2.50 The Right Millinery 'fI-li "extraordinary, success of our opening amply demonstrat— ed that we are LEAIERS for high•class, stylish, Millinery. All last week our show room was crowded with buyers. This week we have replenished tite stock with some bright, seasonable, novelties in the trimmings arid the stock of ready-to-wear flats is again as large and complete as before last week's extraordinary selling. OUR SPECIAL. WE would again remind you of our ready trimmed hat at $2,50. Our sales of this particular line have been very large already this season, They are marvels of style and Millinery value and arc undoubtedly the best value in the trade. Two Staple Bargains. Jt]sT the goods you are wanting lots of at this time of the year, at prices a little less than usual. HEAVY cotton shirting, blue and white in stripes and checks, fast colors, over a dozefi different patterns, lots of stores sell it at 12ic, but we bought a big quanti- ty and whilo it lasts our price is Ten Cents a Yard. EXTRA heavy Cottonade weighs nearly nine ounces to the yard, all dark patterns, worth 23c to 25c,' five pieces only, our ape• cial price Twenty Cents a Yard. , GENS 'Direot Importers CLINiaN. • - Along with our own Stock amounting to over $10,000.00,consisting of the best G-oods we can buy, it also means that nowhere in Western Ontario can so large a Stock be seen. We purpose making a quick clearance of this Heavy Stock and you will make a big mistake if you don't attend our big sale. It means buying *1.00 worth of G-oods for 60 et:,;its. It means Goods less than they cost to manufacture. It means the biggest kind of, Bargains f oto a big. Stock._ It means a big saving -in your purchase for Clothing. • Don't loo.k for a big price list in this issue but come in and look around and see for yourself and when you are in ask to see the following lines : Our Men's Tweed Pants at 75, $1.00, $1.50, former price double that money. I Our Men's Tweed Suits $3.75, .$4.98, $6.98, 18.50, former price nearly double that money. Our Boys' 3 piece Suits $2.98, $3,19, former worth double that money. Our Boys' 2 piece Suits $1.50, $2.98, $3.98, former worth double that money. Our Boy's Kuee Pants 50e., 60c., 75c, former worth double tll:tt money. Our 'Men's 4 Ply Linen Collari 3 for 25e, former price 20e. Our Men's Colored Shirts 39c,, double that money. Our 11Ien'n Working Shirts 25e., 50c., 59c,, former price double that money. Our Men's Braces 15c. and 25c, forever price 25c. and 50c. ()ur Men's Ties, Strings, Bows, Pour -in -Hands 20c. former price 35c and 40c. Our Men's and T3oys' Stiff and Soft hats will go at exactly half 1)1 il'.e. Our big lot. of ; aitch and English Tweeds in Suit en ds at 1.,•9s than cost of manufacture. Our big, lot of Worsted Pant ends at less than they cost to manufaettlre with making and triminings at special prices during this sale. 59c., 75e., former price All Sales strictly cash and no Goods on approval. THE 1310 STORE, CLINTON*