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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1898-11-24, Page 1TIIE CLINTON NEWS -R HOORD. 61.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. VOL. XXI INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS—NEUTRAL IN NO7'HINO. W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop, CLINTON. HURON COUNTY ONT., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1898. WHOLE NO. 1,044 The Nominations for the Legislature Will Take Place on Thursday, Dec. 1; Election, Dec. 8. ' ,Lt J fr 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 Lack Kennedy.. If anything bought at the Cash Grocery is not thought to be as good as we say it is—if it, is not as gond as you think it ought to be- -come right back and let us know about it. We will either exchange the goods or give back the purchase money, or do any other honorable thing to satisfy. We are not selling goods below cost, we are not fools enough to try and make ny intelligent person believe that we are, but we do claim to SELL GOOD GO DS as cheap as any one in the trade. . o know that we are prompt and that we fulfil 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 pretty things in China Ware. New Raisins and Currants at the UP-TO-DATE CASH GROCERY. OGLE COOPER & CO„ Clinton. , Cash paid for• Butter and Vggs. i [[ Highest price paid for . dried apples. g� Phone 23. _ ';is(=s9sRgsas@,4•3,44 e•- , • 1(BCe 1st we commence a liday Sale of all our GliltISTbrAs GOODS By that time we will :have all import goods in and opened for your inspection. With the stock we have and the prices we will quote December will be the ban- ner month of our year's business. There are but a few weeks left till Christmas day is ushered in it should find us ready with gifts for all our friends. We ask you to call and see our assortment of Fancy Chinaware now ready for your inspection. The assort- ment includes all that is new and novel and up-to-date and une- qualled by stores outside the cities. Leave your orders now for the Christmas Globe and Mail. They will be ready soon and will be very fine numbers. c 1., a.) Its CLINTON. • 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 yon need to visit us. We guarantee satisfaction or refund your money, Spectacles as low as $1, Sorrie very nice lines in Gold -Rimmed Spectacles and Eye -Glasses suitable for Xmas Optical Department of Cooper's Book Store.' 0 tp Gr • Gr 44 41 It 40 1' 4) 40 Gr B 40 1J Gr 11 Gr 1J Gr • 4r Gr Gr Gr 4) 0 o THE TWO A.J'S. i 1Ws is d bis . ..t cks L , A new line of Overalls has just been passed into stock. They are different from mostlOver- alls 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 usuallysold at $1.25, but our price will be $1. We have A.BOUT 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. 2,14 iiegraosr 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 50c and 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 showthe very latest in American and English makes, and the hest assortment in the trade. Inspection invited. Iv LC NAN AS THIS IS THANKSGIVING DAY We take this opportunity of thank- ing our many customers who have availed themselves of the bargains we have been offering from time to time and to inform others that we still have a few left for them. Our Clothing Giuet. Satisfaction. . re is double satisfaction for. those who buy clothing here. First the satisfaction of saving dollars and cents, because we see to it that our prices are less than equal qualities and styles usually sell at outside this sto9'e ; second the satisfaction of knowing that you are getting clothing made of worthy material cut into up—to—date styles, finished and tailored with an excel- lence that appeals to thoughtful Buyers. That's the kind of Clothing we stand back of with a guarantee to refund money if you are dissatisfied with your purchase. A good article is sure to bring good results. Give us a call and we will save your money. 9 60/T OLOTHIER, FURNISHER AND HATTER, Established 1864. 1,41 ') :r VICTORIA BLOOK CLINTON. i • Thunder Storms. The thunder storm which passed over town last Friday was very severe, particularly so for the time of the year. Electrical storms are more numerous than usual this fall and have in some places caused considerable damage. Sales of Poultry. Mr. William Carter of Constance, the well-known poultry fancier, has made several shipments of his birds the past few days to parties at a dis- tance. He sent Polands to Ayr and Brampton, Polands and Homburgs to Blenheim and Leghorns to Owen Sound. Mr. Carter has yet about a hurdred well-bred birds in his pens, but with the brisk demand the num- ber will soon -decrease. Transfer of Hotel Licenses. At a meeting of the Board of License Commissioners, held in inspector Paisley's office on Monday, the follow- ing transfers were made :—The license of Ben. Mason of Sattford to Michael Farr ; the license of Jonathan Emigh of Blyth to Henry Jaynes, late of Brus- sels, and that of Charles Millen of Clin- ton to Thomas Bell, late of Londes- boro. The meeting was presided over by Mr. James Stevens, who has been a member of the Board and; its chair- man for sixteen years. The Fermanagh Times. Our old friend, Mr. W. 0. Elliott of Goderich township called in on Satur- day to let us have the perusal of the Fermanagh (Ireland) Times, a copy of which he had just received. It is his old home paper and because of early recollections is second in popularity in his household only to THE NEws-REC- oxtD. While we were perusing the Times who should drop in but Coun- cillor Woods and Mr. W. Crooks, also of Goderich township, to whom it was also of interest as Mr. Crooks is hini- self a Fermanagh man and the Coun- cillor the son of one. Deputy Jones Thanked. 'At a special meeting of the town council, held on, Friday evening, the action of the council at its regular meeting, in relation to improvements on the market square, was almost unanimously ratified. A vote of thanks, on motion of Reeve Kennedy and Councillor Ford, was also adopted, thanking Deputy -Reeve Jones for his services in connection with the ex- tension of the waterworks system. The worthy Deputy gave of his time and services gratuitously and it was only proper that his colleagues should make this recognition of the fact. , Struck by Lightning. Mrs. George Cantelon of Rattenbury street will have reason to remember the thunder storm of last Friday fore- noon when lightning demolished her chimney and passing down the pipe and across the stove struck Mrs, Can- telon, who was putting in a stick of wood at the time. Her arm was seared and bears traces of the passage of the electric fluid while her shoes were des- troyed and her feet burned. The zinc and carpet and floor were also burned the hole through them indicating the course of the lightning as it passed on to mother earth. Mrs. Cantelon was stunned by the shock and tha doctor was sent for, but she has now almost recovered. A Stone Yard fa the Hobos. The procession of hobos is beginning and the cells in the lock-up frequently have occupants. What to do with these poor fellows is a conundrum. Some are honestly poor, they would work if they conld but can't get any- thing to do; while others again like labor so well that they would go to sleep beside, it. The town provides a night's lodging, but the men have to go out and beg breakfast. Would it not he advisable for the council to provide a pile of stones and make their lodgers put in a couple of hours work to pay for a morning breakfast. This would he a good thing in more ways than one, as it would cause the genuine hobo to give Clinton a wide berth. Address on Missions. The regular annual thanksgiving service under the auspices of the W. F. M. S. of Willis church was held in the basement of the church on Thursday evening last. The meeting was ad- dressed by Mrs. Arthur Marling, late of Gaboon, French Guinea, South Af- rica, who gave quite an interesting talk on her work there, she and her husband having laboured in that set Clement for several years. In addition to Mrs. Marling's address, Miss Janet Wilson spoke on "Praise," taking. for her text the one hundred and F,hird psalm. Solos were rendered by Mrs. J. B. Hoover and Mrs. B. J. Gibbings. The offering, which was given by en- velope, amounted to $52, to be devoted to the interests of the W. F. M. Society: There was a large attendance at the meet- ing, over which Mrs. W. R. Lough, president of the Society, presided. .4 Thoughtful and Practical Preacher. Rev. Rural Dean Hodgins of Sea - forth conducted the servfees in St. Paul's on Sunday and in the evening preached a most thoughtful and prac- tical sermon on purity. He was pleas- ed to find the services, especially in the S. S., being rendered so heartily. When the Rural Dean comes again he will be welcome. Children's Service In St. James. A very interesting children's service was held in St. James' church, Gode- rich township, Sunday a. m. The children took the lead in the service and Masters Fred. Middleton and Cole took up the offertory, which was for the benefit of the school. The members of the congregation showed their sympathy i4) that direction by making a liberal offering. ,rlr, Robt, Elliott a Candidate. Mr, Robert Elliott of Goderich town- ship, the well-known buyer of fruit, produce, etc., will he a candidate at the coming municipal election, but whether for councillor or a higher position he has not yet decided. That, we presume, will depend on who is in the field. He seems willing and anxious to try conclusions once more with his opponent in the late contest. An Open Winter? The weather prophets won't agree. Some declare that many signs all point to a severe winter, while others will have it that .thunder late in the fall indicates at least six weeks open weather. If the latter saying proves correct there will not only be a green Christmas, but a New Year's Day without sleighing. Which will prove correct? There is no doubt as to which we would prefer if we had the choice. The W. O. W. The Woodmen of the World is the youngest fraternal Society to begin operations here, but is making head- way rapidly, several special meetings having had to he called recently to give candidates their initial ride on the, goat. Six passed to the second degree Monday night. The newly ini- tiated express themselves as very much pleased with the ritual and such of the working of the lodge as they have so far witnessed. A Liberal Collection. There were large congregations in Rattenbury street church last Sunday, both morning and evening, when Rev. Mr. Hobbs, London, preached anniver- sary sermons. The collections amount- ed to the handsome sum of one -hund- red and flfty dollars, which has been applied to the parsonage fund and re- duces the indebtedness upon the hand- some residence of the pastor to one- sixth of the purchase price paid a couple of years since. Mitchell and Elliott's Operations. Of the 22,000 barrels of apples bought this season by Mitchell and Elliott, a member of, the firm informs us that about 9,000 barrels were shipped from Goderich, 6,000 from Clinton, 3,000 from Lucknow and the balance from Blyth and Brucetield. This week they will ship a couple of thousand turkeys to Toronto, one car lot from Goderich and the other from Clinton. The birds will he sent alive to the city where they will be killed and dressed. Juvenile Concert. A very interesting concert was given by seven little girls, Eileen Paterson, Shirley Parke, Maggie McEwen, Lelia Gunn, Maud Wilson, Lillian and Irene Jackson, in St. Paul's church S. S. on Monday evening. It was rather unique in its way, as they planned and car- ried through the whole programme themselves, and had for chairman Master Harry Brewer. All who were present were surprised to see so many turn out to what was supposed to be for a select few, and even the perform- ers themselves were thrown into a great state of nervousness when they found that even standing room was at a premium. Too vnuch cannot be said in praise of these little women, as they all toot their part admirably. The proceeds are for charitable purposes. A Descendant of Chief Brant. Perhaps it is not generally known that we have a thriving industry in the basket -making line in our midst. Mr. H. P. Brant, who is a great-grand- son of Chief Brant of the Six Nation Indians, his wife and their two child- ren, have located in Little England and are turning out some handsome work. All who wish any kind of work in this line will be delighted with the work- manship and prices. Even the little four-year-old boy makes small five cent baskets for children. Mr. Brant found considerable difficulty in secur- ing the material needful. He took down a load of baskets to Seaforth the other day and secured a ten -dollar order, to be delivered right away. Mrs. Brant belongs to the Ojibeway In- dians and is also a descendant, of the aristocracy of that tribe. So we habe in our midst a family which repre- sents two great tribes of the original inhabitants of this continent. Give them a dell. , Neat Tuesday's Concert. Lovers of good music and friends of the choir of Willis church and its pains- taking and efficient leader, Mr. W. P. Spalding, should not fail to patronize the entertainment to beheld under the choir's auspices next Tuesday evening. Members of this organization have always freely rendered assistance to entertainments gotten up by others and now there is an opportunity to re- ciprocate. Dr. Shaw Won't Have It. The name of Dr. Shaw has been per- sistently used in connection with the mayoralty, but when interrogated by THE NEWs•RECORD on Tuesday he pooh-pooed the matter entirely. Hadn't time, didn't want it, wouldn't take it, was the sum and substance of what he told us. 'Tie a pity, too, as the Doc. would reflect much more credit upon the position than *could throw back upon him. The Progress of The News -Record. TRE NEWS -RECORD is forging ahead, holding its old subscribers and adding new ones, both being gratifying. As THE NEWS -RECORD becomes better known it is the more highly appreciated and a month's trial al- inost invariably brings in a new pat- ron. We should like to have the old friends, as well as those of a later date, put in a good word for The Peoples' Paper whenever possible. The Light Went Out. While Rev. J. F. Parke was con- ducting the service in St. Thomas' church, Seaforth, on Sunday p. m. the light suddenly went out, leaving the place in midnight darkness. How- ever after a few seconds delay lamps' were procured and the service pro- ceeded. The electric light did not re- turn until the service was nearly over. Clinton Electric Light Co. may take heart. They are not the only flrm that grows dim and dark for a time. With Magic Lantern. Ensign Collier will conduct a magic lantern "service" in the 5. A. barracks on Saturday evening which will illus- trate "Lizzie and Jim." On Thursday evening the Army brass band will ser- enade a number of citizens on behalf of the Self -Denial Fund and expects to make a good return for Clinton, Captain Huntington, mow in command of the corps, has an eye to business and were it not that he practises self- denial would he in some service which promises more of this world's goods than the S. A. A Parlor At Home. The first ofa series of Parlor At ,Homes to be given by the ladies of Ontario street church will he held at the residence of Mr. John Gibbings on Thanksgiving night. Good refresh- ments and the following programme will be provided :—Quartette, Ontario street quartette; piano solo, Miss Irwin ; solo, Mr. Kerr; piano and vio- lin duett, Mesdames Riter and Watts; recitation, Miss Brickendon ; piano solo, Miss Clement ; duett, Mrs. Chown and Mr. Sibley ; solo, Mr. Harland ; instrumental trio, Messrs. Emmerton, McCrae and Kerr ; solo, Miss Couch. Two Accidents at the O. P. There were two accidents at the organ factory on Monday, in each of which one of the machine hands had a hand injured. Mr. Olson, who has had charge of a shaper for seventeen years, was running off a job of two - hundred and fifty pieces, and while at the two -hundred and forty-ninth the piece kicked and throwing his hand against the knives, four of his fingers were badlylcut. This is the fl t accident Mr. Olson has experienced in nine years:but the short holiday it will necessitate will go hard with so in- duetrious a man as he is. Mr. Fuller, who runs a jointer, also met with a mishap. He was putting the belt on the fan pulley, and using a block, as is oftimes done for the purpose, it was caught by the belt and sharply twisted about, cutting the flesh of the hand to the bone, Rattenbury League Thanksgiving Service. The Rattenbury street Epworth League had a special thanksgiving pro- gramme on Monday evening, which was gotten up by Mies Tebbutt, who presided. The pro -gramme was as follows . — Scripture reading reading, Mr. H. E. Hodgens ; piano solo, Miss Laura Olson ; recitation, Mise Maud Goodwin ; trio, Misses Cun- ningham and Turner and Mr. Man- ning ; piano solo, Mise Fitzsimons ; address on thanksgiving, Mr. Mc. Kenzie ; piano solo, Mise Ida Holmes ; duett, Mrs. Murch and Chown ; recita- tion, Mise Flora Cunningham ; solo, Mr. Sibley ; recitation, Miss Maggie Washington ; piano duett, Miami Maud Shannon and Clara Steep ; piano solo, Mise Eletha Foster ; solo, by re- quest, Miss Ida Harland ; piano solo, Miss Ida Boles. At the close of the programme a vote of thanks was tend- ered to Mr. Doherty for kindly allow- ing them the use of a piano, after Which the meeting was closed by sing- s ing a hymn. l w Little Locals. Thanksgiving service in St. Paul's at 11 o'clock Thanksgiving day. The county council meets in Gode- rich on Tuesday, December 8th. Cantelon Bros. made a large ship- ment of butter to eastern markets this week, The S. S. and choir of St. Paul's church have commenced work on a cantata called New Year's Eve. It is very bright and pretty and will be given in the town ball on the Friday between Christmas and the New Year. A Quiet Day. The Bishop of Huron will hold a "quiet day" for, the clergy of the Dean- ery of the county of Huron on Friday week in Seaforth. There will he a celebration of the holy communion at 9.30 a. m. and a public service in the church at 7.30 p. m., when the Bishop will preach the sermon. The quiet hours will come in between these two services. Confirmation Classes. The confirmation classes in St. Paul's are being largely attended, as the Bishop is expected in the near future. Many are commencing to realize their privileges and opportuni- ties in being baptized members of the church and are seeking for further privileges. Classes Monday p. m. at 8 o'clock and Friday at 7.80, in the rectory. All are welcome. Ontario Street Methodist Church. At the meeting of the Official Board, held on Tuesday evening, the follow- ing were elected stewards for the en- suing year :—John Gibbings,t_H. Plum - steel, Jacob Taylor, Lorne Tyndall, Geo. Shipley, Wm. Tiplady and Wm. Murch. John Gibbings was appointed recording -steward. Messrs. William Downs, John Breckindeu and Albert Downs were appointed members of the Synday School Board. An Bye Operation. Miss Maggie Miller of 1oderich township, who had a cataract removed from one of her eyes a few weeks ago by Dr. Turnbull, had the second eye operated upon by the same skilled surgeon on Tuesday. It is yet too - early to say with what result, but both Miss Miller and the Dr. fully expect the sight.of both eyes will be completely restored, Dr. Tufnbull is meeting with much success in his treatment of that delicate organ, the eye. The Supply of Teachers Too Great. The supply of teachers very much exceeds the demand and until there is an evening up the prospect for an all- around advance in salaries is not at all bright. There are in attendance at the Model here some twenty-eight students and of these less than ten have so far secured situations, and no doubt the percentage at the other schools is about the same. Those who have been engaged for 1899 are :—E. Gregory, Molesworth ; W. E. Bryans, No. 10, Morr4 ; F. Lawrence, Bervie ; E. Geige, No. 12, Hay ; W. Hamilton, No. 6, Hullett ; Miss Campbell, East Wawanosh ; • Miss Capling, Stanley ; Miss McLean, No. 16, Howick, and Miss Marriett. Collegiate Literary Society. On Monday evening the students of the Clinton Collegiate Institute held a meeting for the purpo'se of organizing a literary society. W. Passmore took the chair and the following officers were appointed :—Honorary president, Mr. Houston ; president, W. S. Turn- bull ; vice-president, Miss M. D. Camp• bell ; secretary, J. M. Kelly ; treasurer, Miss Helyar; managing committee, Misses Lough and Moffat and Messrs. Passrnore, Carlisle and Brandon ; pro- gramme committee, Misses Isbister, Cooper, Houston and Foster, and Messrs. Helyar, McKenzie, Agnew and Archibald ; editorial committee—edit- or, J. Laird ; staff, Misses Courtice, McEwen, Manning and Robertson, and Messrs. Archibald, Millyard and Smith, With these competent officers and the talent of the students these meetings cannot fail to be a success. The Evaporator Closed Yesterday. The evaporator, which began oper- ations about September lst, closed yesterday. During the season 17,000 bushels 99f apples were bought, all from this section except 4,000 bushels brought in from Waterloo county. Twenty-eight employees were on the pay roll, who drew, according to the statement prepared by Mr. Griswold, just about $1,800. The hulk of the output was shipped to Germany, a duty of two cents per bushel 'being a heavy embargo upon it entering the United States markets. The stock mit from here were wood•dried as op- posed to wire -dried, most in vogue across the lines, The Germans prefer the former, having a prejudice against the use of wire for drying. The evap- orating process reduces the weight of the fruit four•fifths. Nothing is allow- ed to go to waste itt such an institu- tion, even the cores and peels being hipped, rind so far away as Belgium, here they are converted into jelly. Little Loral,,, A Supplement accompanies this issue. Miss Clara Mountcastle has been very ill for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Doherty were At Home to their friends on Thursday last. Rev. C. L. Mills of Blyth will ex- change with Rev. E. B Smith for next Sunday. Madame Wall lies organized a choir in the Ontario street Methodist Sun- day school. Mr. James McCool will move into the house Tbruierly occupied by Mr. Richard Horsley. Jaynes Miller, Seaforth, aged sixty-six years, was admitted to the House of Refuge on Tuesday. The union thank*.ring service will be held in Ontario street church at 10.30 a. rn. Thursday. Compare THE NEWS -RECORD with any newspaper published in Huron county. It seeks comparison. Messrs. McPherson & Hovey have had portions of the foundry and ad- joining sheds reshingled during the past week. Mr. Onslow Crich has bought the cottage on Albert street recently oc- cupied by Mrs. McDonald and will move into it this week. A meeting of the local board of the Poultry Association was held Tuesday night and arrangements made for the three days' show the last week in Jan- uary. At the meeting of the C. E. of Willis church last night the thanksgiving .• topic was taken by Mr. John Scott of Stanley, the subject being, "Praise the Lord." The thanksgiving topic of the Ontario street League on Mon- day nighty which was taken by Miss Bessie Mfirci],, was "What shall we render unto the Lord for all His good- ness toward us ?" The hop given by the Twenty -Five Club in its rooms on Thursday night last was attended by about twenty-five couples. The music was good and the whole affair passed off very pleasantly. her assembly will be held before Christmas. Willis church Sunday school has commenced to practise for the anni- versary services to be •held on the 18th and 19th of December when they ex- pect Rev. Mr. Dickson of Galt—to offi- ciate. A tea -meeting for the Sunday school will be held on the Monday evening. Mr. Wm. Grigg has had the fence taken from the front of his residence on Victoria street now occupied by Mr. John McHardy, and a new walk has been put dowu. Very little altera- tion of this kind sometimes vastly im• proves the appearance of a place, and this is applicable in this case. The Good Templars' lodge is again in a flourishing condition last Friday night saw a large turno , of the mem- bers, who enjoyed a ver pleasant soc- a] t ime together, and all are anxi�ous to attend next Friday evening, as a splen- did musical and literary programme is being prepared for the occasion. Conservative Candidate for the Legislature. MAJOR BECK. Major Beck was giverl,a grand recep- tion and the unanimous nomination for the Legislature at last Friday's convention. Not only are his party friends behind the Major in this fight, but he will also have the sym- pathy and support of electore of an independent frame of mind because of the manner in which the seat was stolen from him after having been eo gallantly won, Though not so ver- bose as his opponent, Major Beck has good executive ability and whether in the township council of Colborne, the county council, the Huron battalion, or in Society business, in all of which he has had a long experience, Major Beck acquitted himself so as to win the praise of those with whom he was associated. He has entered upon this contest with energy and determinas tion.