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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1898-11-17, Page 1TIIE CLINTON $1,00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. 'VOL. XXI NEWSRECORp. INDEPIiyNDEN7,IN ALL THINGS—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING. CLINTON. HURON COUNTY ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 1$98, W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop A Liberal-Conseryatjyc Co11'V'E'i1t1011. LE � O 1 for West Huron Will Be Held • at Smith's Hill on Frida Practical Table spoon of sugar, Half wine glass St. Croix rum, Half wine glass brandy. Fill the glass with hot milk. Mix well with a spoon. Grate nut -meg on top, and serve. To be certain of good rum and brandy, call at THE CLINTON LIQUOR STORE Lac 1, Li S siact. aelt T T es BY H. T. CRQSSLEY- Cloth 50c Morocco 70c For a short time we will con- tinue to sell this book at Mr. Crossley's reduced price, which is about one-half the regular charge. Songs of Salvation, 25c. Moody's Colportage Library, 15c or 2 for 25c. Bibles and Hymn Books in great variety. c ,anythingbought at the Cash is not tought to be as good 'ay it t Mas ink it ought to he--coms—if it is not as e right ttck.'and let us know about it. We nut either exchange the goods or give fleck the purchase money, or do any other honorable thing to satisfy. We 'Ave not selling goods below cost, we are not fools enough to try and make ray intelligent person believe that we are, but we do claim to SELL GOOD GOO . as cheap as any one in the trade. o know that we are prompt and that we ffllfil" exactly what we promise, if you'll give us a single chance to show now careful we are, what good things we sell, and how much satisfaction there is in trading with us, we are sure you will become a regular customer. Just now we are offering some very e. New Rai ithinns and Currant s in China rat the. UP-TO-DATE CASH GROCERY. OGLE COOPER & CO„ Clinton (lash paid for Butter and Eggs. Highest price paid for dried apples, I Phone 23. 133 iii e gaplc St CLINTON. J re If it is necessary for you to wear glasses it is also necessary they should exactly fit your eyes. All depends upon not tiring or strain- ing the very organs you endeav- or to save. If your eyes feel tired you need to visit us, We guarantee satisfaction or refund your money. Spectacles as low as $1. Some very nice lines in Gold -Rimmed Spectacles and Eye -Glass's ..suitable for Xmas Optical•Department of Cooper's Book Store. • o THE TWO A.J.S. a el a';;,We 3 A new line of Overalls has just been passed into stock. They are different from most Over - alis from the fact that. they are double, both in front and back, which makes them as good to. wear as two pair of ordinary Overalls. They are usually sold at $L25, but our price will be $1. We have ABOUT A DOZEN BOYS' SUITS LEFT, Come in and see what you can buy one for. WINTER OVERCOATS. We have them at prices ranging from the cheapest to the best— good value at any price. A spe- cial line of Black Beaver at $15 to order. (ill a 11 "way !; CLINTON. As the change of season is now upon us we are in a po- sition to meet the requirements of the Fall and Winter Trade In selecting our stock this sea- son we have made it a study to get the very Latest styles and best values in the market. Men's and Boys' Underwear, per suit 50cand up Men's Top Shirts, extra value,50c, 75c Men's Kid Gloves 50c, 75c Men's Leather Braces 23c In Hats and Caps we show the very latest in American and English makes, and the heat assortment in the trade. Inspection invited. k We have over 100 pairs of Odd Pants Our Own Make, at Bargain Prices Which you cannot afford to miss see- ing that to see them is to bny them. We have a few special lines to order at $1.25, $1.75 and $2.50. In fact we have bargains all over the house. There's many a man who snakes up his mind at the last minute that he wants a new snit or overcoat, too late to go to the tailor. The easiest way is to buy something ready-made. That's where this store is very Useful because we have tailor-made clothing all sizes, all styles and quality, quite out of the ordinary. Our Underwear and our Overcoats please all who see them, especially in price. Have you seen our $5.00 suits ? Give us a call and we will save yon money. iJ�,t'kIIIlI;`, l"CJRNIS AND ivlA'i"T'll'>rt, ltsteblaNbee lied, irI(7J'dtt.1A TILOOIG Cl;lNTON; ti t► The Tablet for Stavely Hall. The tablet for Stavely Memorial Hall is now being lettered at Seale - & Hoover's works. It is a Vermont marble slab, 4 feet, 1 inch by 3 feet, 9 inches, on which will be inscribed :— STAVELY MEMORIAL , LIBRARY 1898. Exchange Mention. The Brussels Herald has been resur- rected with Mr. James Irwin again at the helm. Brussels is rather a small place for two newspapers, but we fancy from Bro. Irwin's salutatory and the get-up of the Herald that he will be able to make it "go."—The St. Mary's Journal, one of the best of our exchanges, now claims to have one of the most comfortable and well- equipped offices of any town of its size in the province. The Journal is worthy of all the patronage St. Mary's can bestow upon it. Willis Choir Concert. A concert will be given in the town hall on the evening of Tuesday, the 29th inst., under the auspices of the choir of Willis church. Among those who will contribute to the program will be Miss McCallum, the well-known elocutionist of Galt, and Mr. Charles Spalding, brother of Mr. W. P. Spald- ing, the efficient leader of the choir, of whom the press speaks highly. Guelph Herald :—"Mr. Chas. Spalding, a former Guelphite, now residing in New York, was warmly received. His selection was The Yeoman's Wedding Song, aid Mi. Spalding's interpreta- tion of the beautiful Polish composi- tiop was highly appreciated." . Daily Times of New Brunswick, N. J.:— "During the recital several Scotch songs were given by Charles Spalding of New York, a baritone singer with an excellent voice. About the Churches and Ministers. Rev. B. Cleinent of the the Ontario street church will exchange pulpits with Rev. Mr. Godwin of Goderich next Sunday, where he will preach anniver- sary sermons. --Rev. Mr, Murduck preached three times and drove fifteen miles through the storm of last Sun- day. --Rev. Mr. Millyard will preach on behalf of the Superannuation fund in one of the London Methodist church- es next, Sunday, while Rev. Mr. Hobbs of that city will occupy the pulpit of Rattenbury ' street church where thanksgiving services will be held. Mr. Hobbs is perhaps best known as a temperance orator and made himself conspicuous during the plebiscite campaign. He is said to be a good speaker.—Communion will beadmin. istered in the Baptist church next Sun- day evening. --A union thanksgiving service will be held in Willis church next Thursday evening. Rev. J. T. Murdock 'will preach and other ministers Will take part in the service. ---The Baptist S. S. is mak- ing ready for its annual Ckristmas Tree. --Madame Wall sang "The Holy City" in the Ontario street Methodist church Sunday evening.—A union meeting, a continuation of the special services which recently closed, was held in Willis church on Tuesday even- ing when a large congregation had assembled. Pastor Stewart presided, the lesson was read by Rev. Mr. Mur - duck, Rev. Mr. Clement preached and the pastor of the Rattenbury street church also spoke. The music was fur- nished by a joint choir. ---A meeting in the interests of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society will he held in Willis church this evening, to be ad- dressed by Mrs. Arthur Marling, a re- turned missionary from South Africa. The ladies of the Willis Branch Society have extended an invitation to the other church societies to attend. -- As will be seen in our Goderich town- ship items, Rev. E. B. Smith, the pop- ular incumbent cif the Middleton par- ish, has been the recipient of handsome presents from his parishioners, in w interests he is laboring with such ig- nal success. As this presentatio fol- lowed close upon the payment in full of the .incumbent's salary, i; trust be all the more gratifying to Mr. Smith. ---- As the result of the Orossley and Hun- ter meetings there have been large additions to the membership of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist churches. --There was the usual monthly mass and vespers in St. Peter's church last Sunday. Mr. W. Jones was unable to be at bis post as leader of the choir owing to an attack of his old enemy, lumbago, hut he has since almost recovered.--- .The service in Ontario street church on Sunday morn-, frig last was of unusual interest. Tho fellowship meeting at 10 o'clock was largely attended, and was a' season of apiritnal refreshing. At the close of the sermon the pastor gave the hand of fellowship and welcome to four new members received by letter. There were fifty received as probationers for church membership. Some thirty more are expected to be received on probation as result of the recent evan geltetie services, •—Rev, lata Orelg of Toronto occupied the pulpit of Willis aural on Sunday evening, The League Will Contribute IMO. The Potatoes Oren Without ,Earth, W. H. Stone is the name of the tnis- Mr. David Cook has several potatoes sionary who will he supported by the fully matured and about the size of Epworth Leagues of the Goderich Dis- hens' eggs which grew from a potato trict, which have undertaken to raise J laying upon a board in his cellar. This eight hundred and fifty dollars per year for his maintenance. Mr. Stone will labor among the Indians at Nen- tenack, B..0. The Queen's Hotel Rented. Mr. Thos. Bell, of Londesboro for- merly of the Commercial Hotel, has leased the Queen's for a term of five years at a rental of $250 for the first year and $300 per an nutn for the balance of the term. This is considered a good figure for the Queen's, but Mr. Bell has for some time wanted to get into hotel keeping here again, and this was the only opening. Mr. Oollev Hurt His Leg; While assisting in Mr. Tedford's blacksmith shop one day last week Mr. William Colley met with an acci- dent which obliged him to USiecrutches for a few days, the head, 6 the ham- mer he was plyinge;fyibg off and striking him on the leg:' It was the same leg, by t; ,vsey, that he had so severely �Kl�,pfic4ltile loyalty helping celebrate I p ajesty's birthday many years ago. + e r A Veteran in Municipal Polities. Mr. Gabriel Elliott of 'Goderich township is spoken of as a possible candidate at the January elections, and should this come to pass it marks the re-entry into the arena of one of the most experienced men in the municipality. Mr. Elliott sat as a coun- cillor for six years, was two years deputy -reeve and occupied the reeve's chair for eleven years, hetbg for sever- al terms elected by acclamation. For three terms while a member of the county council he was road and bridge commissioner. Mr. Elliott is a Ferm- anagh man, mettlesome and out- spoken, and a believer in the doc- trine of evening up, hut he is a staunch party man and, unless we are very much mistaken, will be one of the first to emphasize the .importance of Goderich uniting for the county council election. Salvation Army Statistics., Captain Huntington of the S. A. local corps has furnished us with the following Self -Denial facts, as taken from the records for 1897 :—The Army found 1,241 lost persons, reformed 1,805 ex -criminals, rescued 3,808 fallen women, secured permanent employ- ment for 2,734 men, received 11,982 un- employed men and women into its workshops, supplied night shelter to 1,553,288 then and women, provided meals for 3,I51,230 persons and i daily cared for 26,000 poor and helpless peo- ple. This comprises the Army's work the world wide. There will be what the Captain calls a "chemical lecture" in the barracks next Sunday night, to illustrate the creation, fall and re- generation of man. The Captain's topics next Sunday will be Full Sal- vation and An unwelcome visitor and a nation in tears. The Apple King's Operations, This week will finish the wind up of Apple King Cantelon's operations for the season of '98 and the sum total of his shipments will be in the neighbor.• hood of 55,000 barrels. Of this number he sent 3,000 barrels to. Manitoba, 0,000 to the United States and placed 17,000 on the Liverpool and Glasgow markets, while about 17,000 additional barrels he sold f. o. b. consigned to the English markets, There still remains between 12,000 and 15,000 barrels which he is placing in storage at Toronto where he now bas about fifteen men employed receiving and sorting. They are every one from Huron as Mr. Oantelon be- lieves in patronizing the men of his own county when the opportunity presents itself. Mr. Cantelon's foremen in the county of Waterloo were also all from this neighborhood. They were:—Arthur Cook, John Noble, Thomas Murphy, Joshua Rill, W. Rathwell, Adam Cook, Edward Saville, D. W. Cantelon and Nelson Yeo. Each bad charge of a gang of three men. while Arthur Cook had a general supervision, over all. The Apple King had a successful season in Waterloo, where he bought over 17,000 barrels, and to round it up fit- tingly an oyster supper was given in New Hamburg last night, which was attended by Mr. Cantelon, his foremen, the packers and the coopers, to the number of shout forty. One of the best bearing orchards in Huron is that of Mr. Thos. Harrison of Goderich township, who sold the Apple King oyer three hundred barrels at an average of ono and a quarter dollars per barrel. Thus for apples alone Mr. Harrison netted a tidy little sum. In addition to those mentioned last week as having gone to Toronto to place the Apple King's fruit in storage, the following went down on Monday:>.,. - John Steep, George Steep, John Grimes Marry Premtin, William Lowery, John carter and William Carter. Ed. now, Is rather unusual, so Mr. Cook has laid the old spud and the new fruit side by vide upon his shelves for inspection. More inmates for Castle Preach. Two more inmates were admitted into Castle French last week :—George Butterworth of Seaforth, aged forty- two years, and Ellen May Burgess of Bayfield, who is only twenty-two years old. Both are subject to fits, which makes eight of the inmates who are thus afflicted, while three more are blind, three bedfast and thirteen ediotic. Macey la the Town Hall. The first of the Star course of enter- tainments -was given in the town hall Monday evening in the presence of a large audience. The repertoire of Mr. Macey, the entertainer, ran from the grave to the gay, the sentimental to the comic and from politics to religion. His vocal selections, too, bad. a wide range. Miss Nello McHardy played his accompaniments. A programme of this nature, with hut one person upon the stage, requires an artist to make it a success but the audience was pleased with Mr. Macey's efforts and would welcome him back again. The Second Advent, The town hall was comfortably filled on Sunday afternoon to listen to Evan- gelist H. Myddleton Wood of Kings- ton deliver a lecture on the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He dealt with the subject in a most masterful man- ner, showing that the work committed by our Lord to the church was practi- cally done and that at any time He will come—first of all as a thief in the night then as a bridegrooms for his bride. Mr. Wood was accompanied by Deacon Ossler, who Iooks after the details of the work. They, with their deacons, have reached nearly all the cities and towns in Canada having a population of 2,000 and over, giving the warning that "the time is at hand." All ex- penses are defrayed by the Catholic Apostolic church, whose servants they are, and their message to roan is full and free, Those who listened went' away with their minds fixed more in- tently on our Lord's second advent, a subject that is shrouded in mystery in the present day because men love darkness rather than light.—Com, The House of Refuge Committee Meets. The House of Refuge Committee, which consists of Warden McEwan, Councillors A. Stuart, D. McInnes and D. Patterson, and Clerk Lane, met on Tuesday. The principal business of the meeting was to investigate charges made against the managers of undue severity. It appears that while out on furlough one of the inmates from Exeter or neighborhood told a harrow- ing tale, which his friends communi- cated to the warden. The committee probed into the platter as best they could and there being nothing to sub- stantiate the charges, they passed a resolution fully exonerating Mr. and Mrs. French. Another important matter under consideration was what to do with the inmates who are fit. subjects for an asylum. After con- siderable discussion it was resolved that Warden McEwen, Dr. Shaw and Inspector Coats be a committee to secure the removal of the objection- able, because crazy, inmates to an asylum as soon as possible. It was also decided to buy another cow, making four the House will have, J. J. Ross a Mechanical genius. Mr. J. J. Ross of this town is a me- chanical genius and his inlaid work is the admiration of all who have seen it. He built a secretary which he exhibit- ed at Chicago during the World's Fair and sold in a western town for in the neighborhood of three -hundred dollars. Shortly afterwards he began another secretary which was only recently completed and may now be seen lit, his dwelling on Victoria street. It 1$, a marvel of mechanical ingenuity arid constructive power combined with the highest art in wood inlaying. This secretary is of original de- sign, the dimensions being, height 6 ft., width S ft. 7 in. It has hingeless door and self-locking drawers, which will open noiselessly by secret con- trivances known only to the maker. It comprises an extension writing table and folding compartments for books and papers. On top of the case, near the back, is a time -piece, the dial of which is inlaid, a twelve'pointed star pointing to the twelve hours. This dial contains two•hundred and eighty.four pieces of wood. This desk contains fifty-three thousand distinct pieces of wood, made out of one -hund- red and thirty-four different kinds of wood, the collection of which was made from an parts of the world. The artistic feature is represented by society ey*nbols, etnbletns, tassels, less thains son, Ed, Cook and tester Scott went j interwoven cin doable' door/watt. fa entire. down last week. ly free from static, paint or vtrnreh, T' WHO . ,043 Little Locals. I Thanksgiving Goderich Township. Next Thursday will be Th Day. The pay car went over the L. H. & B. on Tuesday. THE NEWS -RECORD leads for county and local news. The Twenty -Five Club will hold its first assembly this evening. Chief Wheatley reports the taxes as being paid rather more slowly than last season. Dr. Ball, ,Dr. Blackali's assistant, 'bas been unusually busy since the doctor was laid up. Mr. Wm. Switzer has rented the half of the Foxtou property formerly occu- pied by Mr. Hugh Ross. Andrews' Bros. are working over- time at their cider and chopping mill, In the manufacture of apple butter they are particularly busy. Good Templars are asked to make an effort to be present at next meeting, as matters of interest are to be dis- cussed, A large attendance is desired. The hardware men report a busy season and as dealers in stoves a big sale for their wares. Harland Bros. sold nine "radiant homes" in two days. Mr. and Mrs. McHardy of Teeswater became citizens of Clinton this week and have taken up house on Victoria street, one door north of Mrs. White - head's. This is dreary November indeed. There is a downfall of rain one day, snow the next and a cold nor' -wester the third, with all three occasionally in twenty-four hours. Seale & Hoover set up two monu- ments in the Blyth cemetery yester- day, one, of the gates ajar design, over the grave of the late Hugh Ross of Hullett and the other in memory of two children of Mr. G. Jenkins. The past week's shipments from Clinton station included Iambs to Buffalo by John Hunter and Albert Anderson, cattle to Toronto by S. H. Smith, salt to Liverpool by R. & J. Ransford and apples to Toronto by D. Cantelon. The Teeswater News says :—We notice that Mr. A. Kirkby, baker, late of Teeswater, has purchased a bakery in Clinton and has taken possession. Mr. Kirkby is a worthy young man of the highest integrity, possessed of good business ability, and what will he as much appreciated by the people of Clinton as anything eke, he can and will make good bread. We wish Arthur every success. Mr. Hoover Not a Candidate, Mr. J. ,g. Hoover bas been freely spoken of as a candidate for the mayoralty, a position which he would fill with ability and dignity. How- ever, hie positively declines, as his business interests will not permit of his acceptance of the office. Meeting of Township Clerks. A meeting of the township clerks was held in the council chamber yes- terday afternoon, principally to discuss matters in which their material in- terests and those of the Clerk of the Peace, Mr. Ira Lewis, clashed. For instance, Mr. Lewis has had the mon- opoly of distributing voters' lists to the parties entitled thereto at elections, which nets him on the average about three hundred dollars at each contest. The clerks maintain that this should be one of their perquisites, • that the distribution and the fees therefor ought to be allotted to them, each clerk for his own municipality. Under the new Dominion Franchise Act a copy of each list must he sent to Ot- tawa and against this further addition to Mr. Lewis' fees the twenty-six municipal clerks have filed a strong protest. Liberal Nominee for the Commons. ROBERT HOLMES. Mr. Holmes has the party nomina- tion and will now turn things topsy- turvy that he may become a nlember of Parliament. This family wants Much. The father has been for years a well -salaried official of the Ontario Government, while Brother Ed. draws twelve hundred dollars a year for hold. ing down a chair in an office opened,by the Laurier Government in St. Paul, Minnesota, and now Robert is deeper. ately anxiaue to go to Ottawaest one thousand dollars per' session. Must they all be provided for ix Y. I A PRESENTATION TO REV. E. B. SMITH. The residence of Mr. Mullholland, Holrnesville, was the scene of a very pleasant gathering on last Wednes- day evening when the good will of the Ilol,uesville parish for their young clergyman was practically de- monstrated. Representatives from the cong►egatinns bf Middleton, Hol►nesville and Summerhill were present and presented Rey. B. B. Srxiith with theaecoo panying address, together with a handsome bear skin robe, a comfortable chair, a whip and a purse of money, alt most useful and necessary for him in his work, The address was read by Mr. A. E, Weth- eral and Mr. Smith though taken by surprise made a very suitable and feel- ing reply. It is these tangible expres- sions of good -will and sympathy that cheer a pastor on his way. DEAR MR. SMITH,—It gives us great pleasure to have you with us tonight, and we are glad to knew that you manifest akind. ly interest in our social welfare. Though you have been with us but a comparatively short time, we haye learned to love you, and to appreciate your services. Your genial nature is manifested towards one and all by your willingness to assist your parish- ioners in everything that concerns their well-being, temporal as well as spiritual. As a slight memento of our esteem and unbounded good will towards you, we, the members of the Middleton. Holmesville and Summerhill churches, beg you to accept these tokens of re- gard, and as you look upon them, or use them in future may your thoughts of us be as kindlyas ours are of you. We pray that your future work for the church may he blessed by its Great Bead, so that each member, may be nourished and fed unto eternal life. Signed on behalf of the congrega- tions Mrs, Mulholland, Dinah Watkins, Mabel Bingham, Fred Burnett, John Middleton, Jr. Mr. D. Baskerville is visiting at Mr. C..11 Nesbitt's. Mr. and Miss Hamilton and Miss Archibald ofl Walton spent Sunday at Mr. R. Thompson's, Mr. H. Oakes, who was suffering from typhoid fever, took a relapse last week and slight hopes of his recovery were entertained but he is again im- proving. Mr. John Stewart shipped a car load of lambs on Tuesday. John is a good buyer and keeps abreast with the times. The annual shooting match of Com- pany No. 7, 33rd Battalion, will be held at Burk's on the lakeshore on Tues- day next, beginning at 10 o'clock a. ne Both the old Snider and the new Lee-Enfleld rifle will be used. We understand C. A. Tebbutt has fixed the date of his examination in S. S. No. 10, for the afternoon of Friday, Dec,lOth. A cordial invitation to all is extended. The south end of the sixteenth con- cession is in a deplorable state and should be put in better shape for the travelling community. The council should take a hint. Mrs. Wee Elliott. Bayfield conces- sion, and her son Edward are going to Toronto on Monday next to spend a week with friends. Mrs. Elliott has been suffering some time from lame- ness and will have the advice of a specialist while In the city. There have been a few committee meetings held through the township to appoint delegates to the Conservative convention at Smith's Hill on Friday and a number of Conseryatibes who couldn't attend committee meetings should make it a point to turn out. It is thoneht that R. McLean and Jos. Beck will be the candidates. Holmesville. Miss Brown of Londesboro spent a few days with her cousin, Mrts, J. Watkins. . Mr. F. G. Mulholland left on Friday for Louisville, Kentucky, where he in- tends to take a situation. Hie many friends wish him success in Uncle Sam's domains. Miss Wilson of St, Paul's was the guest of her uncle, Mr. A. Wilson, last week, The EpOorth League are holding a series of evangelistic meetings this week. 00 Monday evening the topic will be "The promises of the Bible," on Tuesday evening it will he especially for young then. on Wednesday for class leaders, on Thursday evening for young women, and on Friday evening a family meeting. Everybody will be weleomed to the meetings. We are glad to see MIAs Ella Wilson able to be out after an attack ofgntnsy. Miss Minnie nleoat returned 'to her home in Tuckeramith ori Tuesday. atter spending n week with her cousin, Mlle Bettie Manley.