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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1898-09-08, Page 1siss G THE OLINTON -- 31.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. ••00-11 NEWS -R ECORD. INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING. W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Pro VOL. XX CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1898. WHOLE NO. 1,033 THE NEWS -RECORD WILL BE SENT TO ANY ADDRESS TO JAN. 1st, 1900 FOR $1.00. FENNY DODO Th's 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 front the cele. orated houses Ptnartin and M. Misa, and warrant them pure Wine of fine value. Fino at $4.50. very pale and dry. THE CLINTON LIQUOR STORE Lack Ce J!l) amedy OLD AGB AMTEMINNINIMI rj Gill 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 he 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. 410 Ip O Ip Ow Ip Ip Ip Ip op Ip Ip 41 Ip Ip ow Ip Tour Oren Need School B ;1) WE .WEED YOUR TRADE ks Never before were School Books so cheap as to -day, never were they as good and as well printed. FOR 50 CENTS you can get more SCHOOL SCRIBBLERS and EXERCISE BOOKS than $2.50 would buy ten years ago. Our Lead Pi 301 cil 3 for 5c, is a gem. Book Covers supplied free with all our Text Books. Cooper's Book St re CLINTON. , 9E 9,9A9,9,eaaGG' Q.CAa60.6 r f Accurately Fitted Glasses will preserve your eyesight—inaccu- racy in fitting will injure it. Wcaro the only Graduate Opticians in this suction, and will give yon thorough examination free of charge. Wo ad- vise the use of Glasses only When you need them. Spectacles as low as $1. Satisfaction guaranteed. Optical Department of Cooper's Book Store, Clinton. 0 o THE TWO A.J'S. FAIL AD W!NTE IMBEDS 1, r.1• li have nearly all arrived and been passed into stock. They range from $1.2.50 to $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, heavyweight, for $17. A. X. Ho lovraosr CLINTON. 1/7 ES usually found in an up-to- date gents' furnishing stol e are kept by us. Our aim is to please our custom ers, 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. CLINTON. Picture ii a,r3o ox Any bhirt 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. 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 `Tooker" Shirts and be content" .t. 9 lJ CLOTHIER, FURNISHER AND HATTER. S NR 05p VICTORIA I3LOCK CLINTON, iplste+bllshed 1814. The Stavely Hall Tower. The brick wor k of the Stavely Hall is now completed, but thirty feet of roofing has still to be added. The building is certainly going to present a very handsome appearance and will reflect credit upon Architect Fowler's skill. if the grounds in front of the Hall are put into keeping with the building itself, the citizens may in due time be- come reconciled to the presence of a $10,000 monument. To Boom the Central. Tho following have been organized into a committee to arrange for an at- tractive programme for the Central Exhibition on the 20th and 21st inst. ;— W. Coats, A. J. Grigg, S. Jackson, Dr, McCallum A. J. Morrish, W. Bowers and J. P. Doherty, chairman. The programme will be of such a na- ture as to much enhance the Fair in the estimation of the large attendance expected. A platform will be erected in the centre of the hall upon which will be given exhibitions of trick bicycle riding, Highland dancing, etc. There will also he a• "Cake Walk" in which several colored beauties will porticipate. The hall will be open and lighted by electricity in the evening of the first day. ' A Broken Limb. During the storm of Thursday night last Mrs. John Williams got up to low- er a window, and in doing so felt one of her limbs give way, She called aloud for help and the neighbors hear- ing her went to her assistance. The doctor was summoned, when it was dis- covered that the limb was broken close up to the body. It was one of those accidents which sometimes happen aged people. The Dr. remarked that he knew personally of a case where by a simple turning in bed and the foot becoming entangled in the clothing a similar fracture was caused. This mis- hap, together with other bodily infirm- ities with which she has been afflict- ed for years, renders the recovery of the old lady doubtful. The Dungannon Convention. Owing to the eagerness with which the Liberaln C�v nomination for the om- myns is being sought after by, say four, prospective candidates, there will be considerable interest taken in the convention which meets in Dun- gannon next Monday. There will likely he a large attendance of delegates. Clinton is almost certain to send twenty-four and one of the party advantages sought .for by the doubling up of the wards will be still more apparent. We have heard local Liberals express the opin- ion that Barrister Holt would win, but we are inclined to think that, at the present time, at least, Mr. Robert Holmes heads the hunt. (Just as we go to press we are informed that the Convention has been postponed indefi- nitely. A Mixed case. Mr. Thos. Walker from Dominion City Man., but who has been living in Gode- rich township for some time past, was arrested on Saturdayafternoon byCon- stable Gundry of Goderich, brought in- to Clinton that evening and at mid- night put behind the bars of the county gaol: This was a decidedly unusual experience for him. He is of advanced years, and is said by those who know him to be a very respectable man. However, ho only remained in custody until next day when friends bailed Irina out. If he were a younger rnan and less peacefully inclined he would doubtless make it interesting for the party who was the means of causing his arrest and confinement, temporary though it was. The trouble had its origin in a land transaction. Mr. Walker obtained a farm in Gocle- rich township in a deal with Mr. Nel- son Yeoand came down from Dominion City to dispose of it. Thos. Cook— there are twin brothers, Wesley and Thomas, and said to be abort as much alike as two peas—entered into negotia- tion for the purchase. Not being able to raise the necessary funds he called in his brother Wesley, who drew up an agreements between himself and Mr. Walker, accord- ing which the place passes into his possession to -day, if the price agreed upon is forthcoming. This was not exactly satisfactory to Thos. Cook and he had a second agree- ment, in which he was the party of the second part, made outs in legal form by Mr. Jas. Scott. Wesley, hearing of this, and taking it for granted that the second deal had been consummated,had a writ issued against his brother for $500 for inducing Mr. Walker to break his first agreement and another against Mr. Walker himself for damages to an equal amount. He also obtained the order upon which the latter was arrest- ed. All the parties concerned in the ease met at Mr. Scott's office. Saturday evening where for the space of hree hours' efforts were made to effect a mutually satisfactory settlement, but without avail and Mr. Walker went off to gaol. This is about as matters stand at present. Another Eve Operation. Miss Moore, Hensel), is at the resi- dence of Mrs. Smith .on Mill St. where, on Monday, she underwent an opera- tion for a trouble in one of her eyes. The operation was performed by the same skilled surgeon who had a some- what similar case in town a little over a week previous. We would not be surprise)) to hear of him yet becoming a specialist, eye and ear, for instance. R. J Cluff Able To Be Out Again. / Mr. R. J. Cluff was able to come down town Saturday for the first time since the accident which betel him four weeks less two days before, but his progress storeward was somewhat slow, being unaccustomed to the use of crutches. Enforced confinement, with the tem- perature in the neighborhood of the nineties, must have been ex- ceedingly trying, even to so good- natured a person as R. J. How- ever, we are all pleased to have him around again and to hear his cheery good morning salutation. Change of Milk Vendors. Mr. J. Ireland has disposed of his milk business and outfit to Mr. B. Churchill, who took possession Septem- ber lst. Mr. Ireland, who was an obliging vendor and had a large num- ber of customers, has not yet decided in what line he will embark, but it will probably be in the milk busiuess at some other point. During his three years here he only missed four trips and two of those were due to his hav- ing to attend court in the capacity of Juryman. For a milkman, who has to be on duty Saturday, Sunday and every other day, this is a good record. By the way, what have the Sabbath Observance people to say about this Sunday peddling. A Charivari, Ignoring all superstition regarding Friday, a couple of our estimable citi- zens selected that day tore-imbark in a life partnership. It was probably this fact, rather than the (nature judg- ment of the contracting parties, which afforded the boys a pretext for a seren- ade. Their music was loud, but not melodious. The clangor of a plough - shear does not accord with the tuneful tinkling of a tin pan. The groom did not hand out a "fiver," or even contribute to the extent of an "all-around," but slipping out the back door summoned the Chief who bade the boys disperse. The lawn of the serenaded party was liber- ally littered with relics of the serenade next morning. A Spark From A Thresher. Mr. David Beacom of the 12th con- cession of Hullett had a narrow escape from loosing his barn, thirteen -hun- dred bushels of threshed grain, etc., by fire a few days ago. The threshers had just completed their work, and were preparing to go away, when it was noticed that the roof was on fire. Had there been any wind at the time the building would have been lost without a doubt, but as it was by great exertions on the part of the men the flames were extinguished before they had caused more damage than a few bunches of shingles did repair. The fire is supposed to have originated from a spark from the smokestack. The Beacoms are a large family and have been residents of Huron for over forty years, but have not yet had a building destroyed by the fiery ele- ments. Death of James H. Combo. The citizens of Clinton were greatly surpriiied on Thursday last to hear that Mr. Combe had passed away. A severe attack of summer cholera having set in the day previous, his already enfee- bled constitution could not stand the the shock and in face of all that could be done he gradually sank to his long rest. Mr. Combe was the only son of the late Rev. Alexander M. Combe of Wakefield, England, and was born in the city of Dublin, June 1834. His early life was spent in Wakefield and Lewis and he came to this country in 1850, While in Toronto he was ad- vised to come west to see the town the late Wm. Rattenbury was founding. He arrived here on a flat car, only bal- last trains running at the time. In 1853 he bought out the drug busi- ness of the late Thos. Smith, which he continued until his death. He was also interested in the Clinton Salt Co. of McGarva & Combe. In the early days he was the lientenant of the first cnnspany of volunteers which was organized at the time of the Trent affair. He served in some of Clinton's early councils and was for several years chairman of the Public School Board and has been treasurer of the Mechanics' Institute for the last twenty years. By Mr. Combo's death St. Paul's church loses one of its most faithful and generous friends --he was for many years warden of this church. Of a quiet and studious disposition, kind and gentle, his charity was known only to himself. The example of his noble life cannot soon be forgot- ten, for the memory of the jpat is blessed. Will Sing In Toronto. Madame Wall, the celebrated so- prano soloist of Ontario St. Methodist church, has been engaged to sing in the Sherbourne St, Methodist church, Toronto, on Sunday next. Kicked By A Bullock. Mr. Arthur Whittington of Goderich township, while driving a bullock into the G. T. stock yards Tuesday was kicked by the animal on the thigh which was so badly bruised and swollen that Mr. Whittington had to he driven to the Dr's office for treatment, Fire At Harlock. The little store, which included the post -office, blacksmith shop and resi- dence, which comprised about all there was of Harlock in Hullett, were des- ttoyed by fire on Thursday night last. 'irery little of the effects, which were insured for $400, was saved. The buildings were occupied by Mr. Robt. Sheilds and owned by Mr. S. Reed, who had an insurance of $700. Narrow Escape, Mr. James Howson had a narrow escape from having his leg broken on Friday last, He was taking his horse to pasture and a horn fly tormenting the animal he put air end to the tor- mentor by catching it between his palrns, but the report frightened the horse which kicked and scampered off. Mr. Howson was struck below the knee, but fortunately the horse was too close at the time to inflict more than a bad bruise. Plebiscite Meeting Monday Evening. Mr. Jos. Gibson, postmaster at Inger- soll, will address a public meeting in the town hall on Monday evening next at 8 o'clock in favor of prohibition. Mr. Gibson is an authority on this question, having contended on the platform with many noted anti -pro- hibition champions. Every one who wishes to be informed on the subject should net fail to hear this eloquent advocate of the prohibition cause. Choice music has been arranged for. The Walkerville Tournament. Frnw all accounts the tournament at Walkerville last week was a thorough - 1 enjoyable- affair. The guests all say so and say it so unanimously and heartily that there cannot be any doubt about the matter. The prizes put up for competition weve very handsome, as well as expensive, so keenly played for. The Clinton )fowlers, Messrs McTaggart, Jackson, Forrester, and Rattenbury, were not successful in the finals, but in other matches won boxes of the choicest Havana cigars, rather too high priced for the average mortal to indulge in. Iu addition to the four who composed the Clinton rink, Mr. John Johnston went down and took part in several matches. The Exeter Races. The Exeter races on Labor Day were only a partial success owing to the de- cidedly unfavorable elements in the forenoon. At noon the weather still looked uncertain and the track being heavy the events were call ed off. Some of the horses were in consequence at once started for home, among them Virgina, owned by Jonathan Miller, Goderich, and entered in the 2.20 class. Jas., better known as "Roxy," Walker had her in charge and was much dis- appointed at the outcome. However, along in the afternoon the manage- ment decided to give the horsemen still on the scenea chance to win some' thing, so cut the purses about in two and gave the first horse in each race the whole amount. Mr. J. L. Doherty drove King Stanton in the 2.20 and Irish Girl in the three-minute class and won first place in each race. Mr. Doherty informs us that he will drive Irish Girl, owned by Mr. Geo. Hendrie of St. Mary's, in the 2,50 pace in Lon- don on Saturday. He Thought He Saw Satan. The residents of Rattenbury street were treated to an alarm Sunday night and to explain we must go hack a few hours. A lad of about twelve years of age, and of it very nervous disposi tion, attended the meeting in the S.A. barracks. The theme is said to hays been Satan, himself, and the old .sinner to have been painted after the realistic manner of the believers in the good old-fashioned place of everlasting punishment. Tho lad was impressed - and would talk of the matter when he reached home. He went off to bed, but sometime afterwards awoke with a scream. The devil was after him, the poor boy cried in the most extreme terror, and dashing out of the room he was) upon the street before his father could detain him, and had almost gone around a bloclt when he ran into the arms of a brawny citizen who was wending his way homeward at about his usual hour. The little fellow was completely exhausted and the shock to his nervous system must have been very great. From this some will duce the moral that "hell -fire and brimstone" oratory, whether in bar. racks or the orthodox churches, should he tempered by the presence of child- ' ren. More Competition. Mr. W. Grant has rented his grain warehouse to Mr. Holmes of Luck - now, who has entered into part- nership with Mr. IN. G. Smith. The firm is now ready for business and will bid for a share of the farmers' patron- age, Hotel Change at Wingham. Mr. James O'Leary, formerly of the Queen's Hotel,Brussels, took possession of the Central Hotel in Wingham on Thursday last. The late proprietor, Mr. J. Kling. intends going West and may settle in Illinois, where his wife's people live. Chicken Fanciers Will Exhibit. The chicken fanciers are making ready tor the Central Exhibition and there is likely to be a large display of the various breeds of fowl. Mr. Lack Kennedy alone will send over about twenty-four birds and the other fan. ciers are not disposed to allow him a walk -over. Memorial Service. A memorial service was held in St. Paul's on Sunday evening, when refer- ence was made by the rector to the Christian life and example of Mr. J. H, Combe, whose funeral was held from the church on Saturday aftern000n. The chancel, pulpit lectern, font and family pew were draped for the occa- sion. Governor Cameron Coming Home. A Regina despatch of the oth inst. says :—Hon. Mr. Sifton will arrive to- morrow on an official visit to Lieut -Gov- ernor Cameron, who for some days past has been far from well, and will leave for Goderich to -morrow for rest and to recuperate, leaving the House to be prorogued by an Administra- tor. Heavy Oats. Mr. William Duncan, produce deal- er, called in Saturday to say that he had just received some exceptionally heavy oats. Two hags, and not large bags at that, weighed one -hundred and twenty-one pounds each or a trifle over three and a half bushels. The oats were purchased from Mr. David Bea- com of the 12th concession of Hullett. Little Locals. Architect Fowler assisted the choir of St. Paul's church on Sunday at both services. Mr. W. Q. Phillips supplied Miss H. Comhe's place as organist in St. Paul's church last Sunday. Mr. J. Foster has joined the choir of St. Paul's, Mr. F. Bowers and 11Ir. Marks have done likewise. The Tennis club did not go to Blyth on Monday as intended, owing to the heavy rains that morning. A Blyth hotelkeeper was one day last week fined twenty dollars and costs for selling liquor on Sunday. Miss May Herman sang a solo in St. Paul's on Sunday p. m. that was very much appreciated by the congrega- tion. W. Doherty & Co. have an exhibit at the Toronto Fair. " It is a fine one," said one of the daily papers in its write- up, "and was much admired by large crowds." Mitchell & Elliott shipped a carload of hogs Monday to Hamilton and ex- pect this week to send off three or four carloads of apples from Clinton and Goderich. Mr. McInnis of Stanley, whose barn was destroyed by fire a fortnight ago, has had to pull down the walls,but will have greater built. Mr. A. Cantelon has the contract. Cattle shipments this week comprise one carload by S. H. Smith and Iwo by E. Watson. Thirty-four head of the latter's consignment wero bought from Mr. C. Dale. Landlord McCaughey has the paper- er and painter at work again in the Commercial, a continuation of the improvements he began when he took possession of this hostelry. Cantelon & Wallis made another big shipment of hogs on Monday, the num- ber bought being four -hundred and fifty-six, filling two double-deckers and a single. ,The price paid Was $4.25 per cwt. Harland Bros- sentfour men across to Bayfield on Monday to tin -roof a house in that village. They are also putting furnaces into the residences of Mrs. Whitehead of town and Mr. Thos. Archer of Hullett. Mr. D, Cantelon shipped four car- loads of apples last week and expects this week to double the number. He is Increasing the number of hands em- ployed and will later in the season re- quire the services of seventy packers. On Monday evening last the Ontario St. Epworth League held its regular monthly consecration and roll call which was ably conducted by Mrs. V. Andrews. Tliose present during the evening were favored with an excellent address on "League Committee Work," by Miss Tippling of the Central Metho- dist church, Detroit. Next Monday evening the topic will be " Personal Work." Tho meeting commences at 8 o'clock in the Lecture room of the church, young and old welcome. MEETING OF THE TOWN FATHERS. Monday night's meeting of the town council was brief and uneventful. The question which caused most discussion was the rate of interest the organ fac- tory by-law debentures should bear so that when placed upon the market they would command the even $25,000, or a trifle better, but no less. Some financial experts have in corres- pondence stated that 3i per cent. would be high enough, but others again went as high as 4. The Fathers thought it advisable that Clerk Coats go down to Tor- onto at an early date and stay there for two or even three days hob-nohbing with brokers and bankers in order to secure the desired information. The Mayor rather in- sinuated that the genial Clerk was somewhat frisky when abroad, as he intimated he would insist upon an assurance from the Clerk before his departure that he would not he incarcerated up during his absence. During the discussion Councillor Plummer suggested sending a citi- zen not a member of the council as well as the Clerk, and mentioned the names of Mr. Jas. Fair, Sr., and Mr. Forres- ter in this connection, but the Council paid Mr. Coats a compliment by decid- ing that he, and he alone, was quite competent to discuss debenture fin- ance. The report of the Secretary of the Underwriters' Association was read. It spoke very highly of the efficiency of the Fire Brigade and expressed the hope that a year hence he would again find things in such perfect order. It may be news to some citizens to learn that there are fifteen underground tanks and that the Brigade is a score strong. In the charity account mention is made of $4.25 paid the G. T. R. for transportation. This included a ticket to Toronto for an old women of seven- ty-three and tickets to Chatham for the trio a ho were under canvas at the London Road Bridge a few weeks since. This sort of charity costs the town a considerable amount each year. That everlasting dispute between the Ronald Fire Engine Co. and the coun- cil regarding the payment for repairs to the heater was again a bone of conten- tion. The Company makes claims which the council does notsee thejustice of recognizing and there the difference stands. In the interval between this meeting and next the Clerk will use his diplomatic skill with the Brussels people and. assure them in courteous terms that the council of Clinton is not exactly a peace -at -any -price body of 'nen. Night -Watchman Herman made ap- plication for two nights off duty. As a week each has been granted the Chief and Mr. Welsh, he no doubt thought his request a modest one, nevertheless it was not granted in its entirety. He niay remain off duty for two nights, decided the council, but must provide It satisfactory substi- tute during his abs once. In speaking to.this question, Councillor Plummer said there was altogether too much bowing the knee to the Underwriters' Association which, at frequent inter- vals, is demanding this, that and the other thing. A communication was received from Mr. John A. Cooper thanking the council for the honor it paid his father on the occasion of his funeral on Au- gust 18th last. The family were deep- ly grateful for the courtesy shown, he said. The excavation and the re -filling for the piping for to extend the water sup- ply system for fire -fighting purposes will be done by contract for which Chair- man Jones will receive tenders up to Saturday. The corporation foreman and his men are busy at other work, hence the contract. Tho report of the Finance Commit- tee appears on page 4. Five columns of news from our cor- respondents appear on page four. Each budget is well written and in- teresting. Seaforth. Word was received here last week of the death of Harry Watson, son of G. N, Watson, which took place in Cuba. He is supposed to have died of yellow fever. He enlisted in the American Army at. Minneapolis and took part in the Santiago campaign. The Beaver lacrosse team' defeated the'erecumsohs at Toronto on Saturday and thus won the championship. They were given a rousing reception on their return home Monday night. A large number of our citizens witness- ed the match which took place on the Island.