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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1898-09-01, Page 1V TIIF CLINTON 11110 81.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. VOL. IOC NEWS -RECORD. INDEPENDENT IN ALL TIIINGS—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING. W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop CLINTON-. HURON COUNTY, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1898, WHOLE NO. 1,032 1,000 TOO SMALL A MAJORITY FOR HURON TO GIVE FOR THE PLEBISCITE. S; 11 n YOUnn This Wine derives it name from the old Moorish town of Xeres, in Spain. Its popularity extends back about four hundred years. We have in stock from the cele brated houses Prnartin and M. Misa, and warrant them pure Wino of fine value, Fino at $4.50. very pale and dry. THE CLINTON LIQUOR STORE Lack Me BLIT 'J ORA, L�, „ But it is not a very desirable thing to have in a grocery stock, and therefore we make it a point to keep our stock new and up-to-date. A visit to our store will convince you that we carry no shelf -worn goods. This week we are showing some very pretty things in Japanese China and Fancy Glassware consisting of Salad Bowls, Cups and Saucers, Jardinieres, Bread and Butter Plates, Fruit Dishes, Bouquet Holders, etc. Take a look at our windows and you will be convinced that they are up-to-date goods. Remember we •are sole agents for Miracle Washing Compound, A Snap—Good Glass Tumblers 40c per Dozen OGLE COOPER & CO., Clinton THE CASH GROCERY. Cash paid for Butter and Eggs. Phone 23. c DD Tour tend School? If so they will want 1300K8, PENCILS, PENS, ETC,,, to commence the new term. We have Scribblers at lc, 2c, 3c and 5c. Lead Pencils, lc, 2c, 3c and 5c. Special line at 3 for 5c made for us in Germany. Authorized Texts for Public Schools, Model Schools, High Schools, Collegiate Institutes. Strong Manilla Covers free with all our books. Book Stove CLINTON. 1 CAN'T SEE as well as I should, is a complaint yon hear not only from older people but from the young as well. .Age is no criterion for the wearing of Glass- es. Many are born withreater de- fects than come with age. Young peo- ple inherit_ and cultivate defects by strain anbuse. Young,old or mid- dle aged. if you are not getting the service from your eyes that you think you should, you ought certainly to ascertain the nature of your trouble. I can tell you. Examination free. 0"...,%%/"Nee•"se,NsiseeNef;"' • 0 o THE TWO A,J'S. have nearly all arrived and been passed into stock. They range from $12.50 t. $20 We made a special effort to get good Tweed combined with nobby patterns and colorings to sell at the POPULAR PRICE OF $15 and when the goods came to hand they were far beyond our expectations. They would not be dear if sold at $16,50, but our price will he $15 till they all go. Special line of Black Campbell Serge, heavy weight, for $17. DU,.; CLINTON. ssssa MOVE usually found in an up-to- date gents' furnishing stoi e are kept by us. Our aim is to please our customers,so we keep the very latest goods in the market, and this season we are showing a much better assortment than ever. We have a large assortment of the most fashionable HATS AND TIES They are good goods and cheap, so sell well. Adcivil EMI rtikl irkir CLINTON. Any Shirt of "Tooker'" if surrounded by a frame would make a fine,picture, The outlines are so pleasing, the work- manship so accurate, the laundry so artistic, thus the tout ensemble leaves the imprint of the master hand on every garment, This character, or, in other words, these features, are the real secret why "Tooker' " Shirts outsell all other brands. E LA ND E The Leader, open back, 50c he Business, open fro t, 1 25 'The Champion, " 75c The Full Dress, " $1 50 The Gold Dollar, " $1 00 Fancy Percales, Colored Bosoms, etc., a complete range, "Wear •Tookes" Shirts and be content." CLOTHIER, FURNISHER AND HATTER, Established 18114, VICTORIA BLOCK CLINTON. Prolific Pullets, Mr. George Swallow has pullets or the Golden Wyandotte breed which began laying at five and a half months old. This is about a fortnight better than the average for Wyandottes, hut then Mr. Swallow's chicks are especial- ly good ones. Ouldelesa Tommy's Time. The pacing horse, Guideless Tommy, the property of the Doherty Organ Company, gave an exhibition of speed in Queen's Park, London, on Friday afternoon in the presence of a few well- known horsemen. Tommy paced a half utile in 1:03 and the mile in 2:10i. Tommy left next day for Sherbrooke, in the eastern townships and thence throughout the state of New York. "The Beat And Cleanest Paper." In writing from Chicago and asking for a memo.' of account, Mr. Thos. A. Whitely added :—"For TIIE NEWS - RECORD being the best and cleanest paper edited in Huron county is well worthy of payment." We are pleased to hear that the friends abroad as well as those nearer home are so well satis- fied with the management of TIIE NEWS -RECORD. Whether as an epito- me of Huron news, or as an advertising mediurn,TIIE NEwe-RECORD recognizes no superior in the local field. Both Pastors Absent. The pastors of both the Ont. St. and Rattenhury St. Methodist churches are in Toronto and will be absent, one over two Sundays and the other one additional, daring which their work will be taken by local men. Mr. Cle- ment's pulpit will be occupied by Rev. Mr. Newcombe, Mr. Foster and Mr. Murch, the first, second and third Sun- day a.n1's, respectfully, while Rev. Mr. ArmstrongofiTurner's appointment will take charge of the evening services. Mr. Millyard's pulpit next Sunday morning will be occupied by Mr. Murch and in the evening by Mr. Foster, while the Sunday, following, Mr. Lough will have charge of thct morning service and the Epworth League the evehing. Tennis Match. Clinton asserted its supremacy over Goderich at tennis on Saturday on the local courts, winning six events out of seven, two events remaining unplayed. The players and scores were as fol- lows :— Ladles' Doubles—Miss McMurray and Miss Fair, Clinton, defeated Miss Cam- eron and Miss Ausbrooke, Goderich. Score, 7-6--6-2. Gentlemen's Doubles—Roberts and Dunham, Goderich, heat; Brock and Lewis, Clinton, the score being (1-2-2-6 —6-1. Smith and W. G. Doherty, Clin- ton, beat Garrow and Shannon, Gode- rich, 0-2-10-12--6-0. Mixed Doubles—Miss McMurray and Captain McTaggart, Clinton, defeated Miss Ausbrooke and Mr. Dickson Goderich, the score being 6.3-5-7-6-1. Miss Fair and Mr. J. P. Doherty, Clin- ton, wen from Miss Cameron and Mr. Garrow, Goderich, 7-9-6-2-0.3. Gentlemen'sSingles—Captain McTag- gart defeated Mr. Pangman, Goderich, 7-5--6-3, and Mr. J. P. Doherty defeated Mr. Dickson, 0.4-5-7-0.3. A Bicycle A Necessity. There was a big docket ready for the Division Court Tuesday, but Judge Doyle being a little late in arriving, a couple or so of the cases were settled without his decision. The docket was of the usual calibre, but two of the deci- sions given are worthy of publication as they Wiit be of iriterestto'tha`pubr'ic at large. Mr. W. Marquis of Goderich township sued the Singer Sewing Company for the price of a machine which they had taken from his prem- ises. He obtained the machine frorn Mr. T. H. Cook, who purchased it from Mr. Donald Angus, the Company's local agent, the consideration being five tons of hay. Mr. Angus, rueingthe bargain, prevailed upon Mr. Cook to give him a lien note, and it was upon this docu- ment that the machine, which had in the meantime been transferred to Mr. Marquis, was seized. Judgment was given for the plaintiff, his honor adding that he had very good grounds for a suit for damages. The decision in the other and still more important case established the responsibility of minors. If a young man is away from home and doing for himself he must meet such obligations as he may con- tract. This was the decision given by Judge Doyle in a suit brought by Mr. John'Sniderof Brucefleld to garnishee the wages of Walter Swan, who is em- ployed by Mr. Landesborough of Tuck- ersmith. Swan, it seems, had bought a bicycle from Snider, and after paying a certain amount upon it had returned the wheel and refused further payment on the ground that he was not legally responsible, being a minor. Mr. Snider accordirrgly applied for a garnishee and was euecessful for the reason given above. The Judge further decided that a bicycle is not a luxury but a neces- sity. As this is the first case of the kind to be tried in this district, Judge Doyle's decision will be regarded as a precedent, Post -Office In Staveloy Hall P It has been suggested, we believe the idea originated with Councillor Taylor, that the lower story of Staveley Hall would make a fine place for the post -office, the library to be placed up- stairs. Many citizens haye fallen in line with the suggestion, though the concensus of opinion is not by any means unanimous. If the objections could be overcome, the Hall would cer- tainly make a fine P. O. Mr, C. Wallis Sells Out. Mr. C. Wallis has disposed of his butchering business to T. R. F. Case & Co. of Seafor th, who take possession in about a fortnight. They have rented that store in the Whitehead block •occupied lately by Mr. McCool with musical instruments and are fitt- ing it up as an up-to-date shop. This business off his hands will enable Mr. Wallis to devote himself still more vigorously to the p urchase of stock for shipment. Mr, 1. Ratteabury Home. Mr. Ike Rattenbut'y has returned home and with him his pacer, Amon Jim, who will campaign no 1001e this fall, though his owner is quite satisfied of his ability to hold his own in fast company. Mr. Rattenbury has done considerable travelling at one time or other across the lines, but he returns this time more than ever convirfced that in the matter of climate the people of Ontario have every reason to be satisfied, that is forming judgment upon comparison. " Somebody's Darling." Robert Nutley, aged seventy-seven years, a former resident of Bayfield, died at French Castle on Monday, and there being neither kith nor kin to claim the remains they were laid away in "The Lot," the terra applied to the little •graveyard where the refugees whom nobody owns are interred. This makes the sixth death at the Castle this year, a fact upon which the Gov- ernor rather prides himself, as the average rate per annum for similar institutions, with a like number of in- mates, is fifteen. A Beauty Competition. A feature of the Sarnia excursion of Saturday last was a beauty competition limited to members of the sterner, so called, sex, the prize being a silver watch, valued, so the announcements -ran, at thirteen dollars. The Judges were Madame Wall of Clinton and two other discerning young ladies,one from Blyth and the other of Kincardine. With so much Apollo -like perfection to choose from the judges had no easy task, but finally agreed to award the time -piece to Mr. William Tainan, of Blyth, a young Inas with a winning smile which elongated as he was banded the chronometer. Successful Bye Operation. Miss M. Miller of Goderich township had become blind owing to the growth of a cataract over each eye. The first of these made its appearance two years ago and destroyed the sight of that eye, but the sight of the other re- maining unimpaired no attempt was made to reprove the cause of trouble. Lately a second cataract formed and Miss Miller lost her sight altogether. One of our medical men—he is too modest to permit the mention of his name in this connection, though merit should be rewarded --took the case in hand and one clay last week removed the oldest cataract and in a few days will perform a similar operation upon ,he t -second.eye_--.]32isa Miller -is -getting - along nicely and it is expected will have her sight completely restored. Given A Purse of $100 Mr. John Callander, London, formerly of Clinton, has been obliged, owing to ill -health, to retire from the position of traveler for Robison;, Little & Company in whose employ he has been . for the past twelve years, Last Saturday night a surprise was sprung upon him by his former fellow employes. Seven gentle- men, heads of different departments in the big wholesale establishment, paid a visit to Mr. Cailander's residence, and, after the usual preliminaries, asked his acceptance of a purse of gold containing $100, as a slight token of the esteem in which he is held by his former fellow -employes on his retire- ment from the service of the firm through ill -health. Mr. Callander, who was taken completely by surprise, ex- pressed his heartfelt thanks for the kindly reminder of the pleasant times spent during the past decade with the gentleman whom to know was to es- teem. Although forced by illness to retire from the service of the firm, he would ever look hack with pleasure to the many happy years spent with the principals and employes, and hoped that the friendship and good -fellow- ships engendered during that time would be as lasting as life itself. He thanked them for the kindly references to Mrs. Callander and family, and, af- ter spending a pleasant hour, the depu- tation retired. Mr. Callander, on retir- ing from the firm's employ, was the recipient of three months' salary from the firm. Help The Fair. A meeting of citizens has been called for in the council chamber Friday night to consider the coming Fair and the yery best means of promoting its welfare. The directors would like a large attendance as they hope, with the co-operation of the citizens, to make the Huron .Central Exhibition of '98 the very best yet. There is no valid reason why Clinton should not have the leading Fair of this county. A Painful Accident. While working in Mr. Reynolds' bush on Monday Mr. R. Horsley met with a painful accident. His horse made a rush fowarcl and in scraping past a tree caught his hand between the tree trunk and the harness, lacerating the right hand at the joints badly. It will lay him off work for a short time, but as he is a Fores- ter an enforced holiday can be borne with some degree of equanimity. 1. 0, F. To Admit Women, At the meeting of the Supreme Court I. 0. F. now in progress in Toronto, it was decided to admit women into the Order, a resolution to that effect carry- ing by a large majority. The I. 0. F. since the lash meeting of the Supreme Court has been unable to report a sub- stantial increase both in membership and the size of the surplus. Under Oronhyatekha's management Indepen- dent Forestry has been of phenomenal growth, and now that the dear women may go over the "rough and ready", the increase ought to be still more rapid. Government Spraying A Failure. Mr. Henry Curwin of Goderich township is no longer an advo- cate of tree spraying, and if asked the why and the wherefore will per- haps shrug his shoulders and say noth- ing, but point to his orchard where four spraying experiments were con- ducted by officials sent out by the Gov- ernment. The trees look as if they had been treated too liberally and are covered with a bluish -white substance, while the fruit is dwarfed and spotted. Mr. Curwin would just as soon the experimenters had selected some other orchard as the scene of their experiments. Fifteen Hundred Barrels Shipped. Mr. D. Can telon's shipment of apples of the Duchess variety last week ag- gregated fifteen hundred barrels most of which were for export, though one carload went through to Winnipeg. This week his buyers are picking up Alexanders, Maiden Blush and Gro- vensteins. Mr. Cantelon is now visit- ing the orchards of Bruce and Welling- ton. Last week he made a tour of Kent and while there killed what is locally called a ''blowing adder" snake. It was of a poisonous nature, three feet long and one and one-half inch- es in diameter. At first sight the Apple King thought it was a rattler, of which there are said to be many in Kent. Death of Jas. Pollock of Bayfleld. Mr. James Pollock of Bayfield died last Monday forenoon after a long ill- ness in which his life was despaired of several times. Mr, Pollock was only forty-two years of age at the time of of his death. Most of his life had been spent in Bayfleld with the exception of a few years in which he was profitably engaged in mining in Colorado and California. He was genial and affable and consequently popular. Everybody had a good word for James Pollock. He was a Free Mason and a member of Clinton Lodge under whose direc- tion the funeral was conducted yes- terday. Dr. Shaw was Master of Cere- mdnies and Dr, Bruce Director, There war's large attendance of the brethern and old friends of the deceased as the remains were laid beneath the sod in the cemetery which overlooks the tor- tuous Bayfield. The Seamy Side of War. While at Port Huron on Monday Chief Wheatley saw several members of the 33rd Michigan Volunteers, who were on their way home to Flint, and says that in all his experience he never beheld living men so utterly woe- begone and corpse -like. They were attenuated and pale, their eyes protruded from their sockets and their hair and beards were long and unkemp. They seemed incapable of physical or mental exertion and sat listlessly about while waiting for train con- nection. The thoroughly wretched appearance of the men aroused deep indignation among the people of the city, and angry exclamations, inter- larded by words too strong for print, were heard on all sides. Schafter, who commanded the army before Santiago, it would appear will flame to bear the brunt of public censure, for, as the fever -stricken and half-starved boys in blue are disbanded, and return to their homes, their stories of mismanagement, are bound to arouse a demand fora vic- tim or victims in high places. From afar Uncle Samuel saw the glory Bide of the war ; now he sees the other and its sad realities. Bought A Mill. Mr. James Aitken has bought a grist mill at Beeton, in Sinncoe county, and went over Monday to take possession. He does not contemplate moving his family for the present. Bowling This Week. Messrs. Jackson, Tisdall, Forrester and McTaggart have accepted an invitation to compete in a bowling tournament gotten up by the Walkers at. Walkerville for Friday and Saturday and to be partici- pated in by many of the best ricks in Western Ontario. The \Valkers have the reputation of being most hospitable hosts. The Goderich tour- nament has been postponed until the 8th and Oth. A Rough Rider. Mr, Jas. Keane received a letter the other day from his son, who has been in Cuba helping Uncle Sant tight his battles. The young town enlisted in the Rough Riders, sometimes called Teddy's Terrors, and was in the thick of the fight before Santiago until lie was laid low and had to be sent to the hospital. After many weary clays on a stretcherhegotup to write this letter home, when he had to again return to bed. Now that the war is o'er and the troops can be removed the health of the army will rapidly improve. What a rousing reception Teddy's Terrors will receive as they ride up the streets of New York, if the authorities land them at that point. Little Locals. The cricketers may play in F orest on Labor Day. The Bayfleld carryall made its last trip last night. THE NEWS -RECORD'S list of sub- scribers is increasing. The early closing term of stores for the season ended last night. Mr. Thos, Dowson of the Dowson House has put in a telephone. M. R. Wilson and G. It. Anderson, Seaforth, were in town Saturday. The first Monty in September is Labor Day and a statutory holiday, Dr, Bruce has rented the residence on Mary St, lately occupied by Mr. D. F. MacPherson. Five tickets were sold by the 0. T. R. agent for the" Caledonian gathering at Lucknow yesterday. A number of citizens are attending the Toronto Industrial Fair, but still more are awaiting the Western. Jackson Bros. moved their boot and shoe stock Tuesday and have now "all under one roof" one of the biggest stocks in Huron. ('elehration of the sacrament, of the Lord's supper will be held at St. Paul's church on Sunday morning next at the close of the morning service. St. Paul's church S.S., which has been held at 9.30 a,m. during the hot months will, in the future, commencing on Sunday next, open at 3 pan. That piece of stone walk in front of Fair's mill has been torn up and will be relaid, much to the satisfaction of pedestrians along that thoroughfare. Mr. R. Welsh performed Chief Wheatley's duties in addition to his own during the Chief's absence across the lines. What Mr. Welsh under- takes he performs ,conscientiously. Members of the I.0.0,T. are special- ly requested to be present at the next meeting to -morrow evening. A pro- gramme is being prepared for the meeting. Come and aid in the work of Temperance. Amon O. P A. atti.9on:�..booklx -. tca. g 1ga the West this week over the G. T. R. were : --Thos. Elliott, Goderich town- ship, to'Brandon, Mao.; ira W. Johns, Tuckersmith, to Park Hill, Dakota, and —. Knox, Base Line, to Brandon, Man. The Ontario St. Epworth League held its first meeting under its new officers on Monday evening, when Mr. C. M. Bezzo gave an excellent address on "The misery caused by intemper- ance." The meeting next Monday evening is consecration and roll call. Mr. Jos. Chambers, formerly of this town and who learned his trade with Mr. S. Davis, but is now in business in London, was the successful tenderer for the heating and ventilating furn- ishings for the new hospital in London. The amount of his tender was $11,440. About thirty-five Clintonians wit- nessed the lacrosse match, Seaforth vs. Orangeville, played in the former place last Friday afternoon. Seaforth won by a score of 5 to 2 and is now in the lead for the championship. The gate receipts amounted to one -hun- dred and sixty dollars, The following members of Clinton Lodge, No. 81, A. F. & A. M„ attended the funeral of their late brother, James Pollock, in Hayfield yesterday : Dr. Shaw, Dr. Bruce, Dr. Blackall, A, 1, Holloway, .T. Copp, C. Wilson, A. Couch, J. Ryder, J. W. Hill, 0. John- ston, N. WE, Fair, W. I). Fair, T. Smallacernho, J.A. Ford, E.M. McLean, J. Emmerton, J. Wheatley, D. 13. Ken- nedy, 0. S. Doan, C. Milne, J. C. Mil- ler, J. A. Fowler, J. B. Rumhall, ,J. Taylor, Jas. Ilowe, J. McMurray, T. A, Walker, W. Riley, J. W. Chidley, Goderich Township. Misses Emily and Jessie Murphy have returned after a pleasant visit with friends at London and Port Bruce. The youngest son et Mr. Win. Sin- clair is quite ill at present. We hope to hear of his speedy recovery. The annual harvest home picnic held last Saturday on Forster's flats was in every way a decided success. Much to the enjoyment of the younger children Mr. Foster gave thein each a drive mound the grounds with his goat. 1,lr. Fred Kerr has engaged with Mr. H. Thompson for the month of Sep- tember. Rev. L. W. Deihl of Ailsa Craig preached very acceptably to the con- gregation of St. Peter's church, Sum- merhill. Miss Watson of Listowel is visiting her cousin, Miss Tessie Jenkins. Mr. J. Colborne, wife and family, Sundayed with relatives in Mullett. Mrs. Robert Johnston of Goderich has been visiting friends .on the Oth concession, Miss Lilly Weir, who has been living with her grandmother in the vicinity of Toronto, is visiting at the parental home on the Bayfield concession. The report is current that an investi- gation has been asked for concerning the death of a former resident of this township who died quite recently in Lucknow. There was an insurance of $1,000 on the life of the deceased which is understood to be the cause of the trouble. W. Currie, jr., took in Saturday's excursion to Sarnia. Rellgrave. The picnic in Scandrett's grove on Tuesday of last week was very success- ful in spite of the unfavorable weather. Rev. Mr, Brandon of Port Rowan assisted in the services at Knox church last Sabbath. The Epworth League garden party held at Wm. Wray's on Friday even- ing last week was well attended.,The proceeds amounted to $29 oveex- penses. M. M. H. I-Iar rison left this week for Toronto to attend the business college there. Owing to an accident he has been compelled to give up farming. We wish him success in the line he has Arisen. The directors ,of the Agricultural Society in.et here on Friday evening last and revised the prize list, besides making other arrangements for our annual Fall Show. The plebescite is not troubling our people very much and a large unpolled vote may be looked for. We think it a mistake to have this vote taken by itself as many who would vote if it was held in connection with some other election, will not leave home on to mark a ballot on this occasion. Death of Thos. Wallace. It is our sad duty this week to record the death of one of our most widely - known and respected residents of the township of Nest Wawanosh, Mr. Thos. Wallace, of concession 7, at the age of 00 years. He was a roan of vigorous constitution and in the prime of life, hence his demise was a sad sur- prise. The first symptoms of his ill- ness, he did not consider serious, but upon medical advice being taken, his case became more alarming, and not- withstanding the best medical skill (three physicians being in frequent _consul t•at ion and_ the untiring atten- tion of his family lie continued to grow worse, until Tuesday, Aug. 10th, when his spirit took its flight. Ile bore hie painful illness with unflinching forti- tude, and passed awry peacefully surrounded by the living members of his own and father's families. The funeral took place on his 00th birthday to Winghain cemetery,attended by his wife and family, George, Mary, Thoma - sine, the husbandof their deceased sis- ter, Mr. Earls, of Howick. John Wal- lace of Downie, Mrs. Wamsley and John Wamsley of Mount Forest and Mrs. Reid of Woodstock were also present. The pall hearers were John Craig, Patrick Connors, ' Jas. Rummage, John Thompson, Mi- chael Heddy end James Johnston. The funeral was largely attended showing the esteem in which deceased was held. Deceased was of Scotch parentage, but was born in Canada, in the township of Beverley, August 18th, 1'i34. His parents removed to the township of Downie, and later he moved to McKillop, where his first wife died. From there he removed to his late residence in West Wawanosh, where he married his second wife, who sur vives hire, Mr. Wallace was a man of more than average intellect ; by thrift, and industry be accumulated considerable property, leaving his family in comfortable circumstances, in religion he was Presbyterian ; in politics a consistent Conservative, though many of his warmest friends were Reformers. He was a warm- hearted, faithful friend, and by those who knew him best, he will not soon be forgotten.