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The Clinton News-Record, 1898-11-24, Page 10r• TIIE CJJINTON NEWS-REGORD. -*IMO A YEAR IN ADVANCE. INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS --NEUTRAL IN NOTIJING. WO L. XXI W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop CLINTON. HURON COUNTY ONT., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1898. WHOLE NO, 1,045 TO VOTE FOR DECK will SIGNIFY YOUR DISAPPROVAL of the METHODS by WHICH HE WAS £HEATED out of the SEAT HE SO FAIRLY WON at the General Elections. Table spoon of sugar, Half wine glass St. Croix rum, Half wine glass bt•rtndy. 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 liCe ect►ro 1) Money accomplishes wonderful things. If you want to make your money go a long way in buying your Xmas pres- ents you should see our line of FANCY' GRILL& To see is to buy. We have the most up-to-date Fancy China that is shown in town. Christmas Cake, like old wine, im- proves with age. Now is the time to make your cake and give it time to age. Our stock of new Raisins, Cur- rants, Peels, Nuts, etc., is now in and is the best that money can buy. • 8 five cent bars Soap for 25c S• yy��qq�� 5 lbs. new cooking Figs, 25c 1t,1<lALP 4 lbs. Ginger Cookies, 25c 145 PI R 1y T®J�,( C�Y� 1,.t AWAY "Ne— Last Last Xmas we gave a 113 Piece Dinner Set to the person guessing the nearest to a number in a sealed envelope. Mr. E. Rutledge, sr., town, was the lucky winner. This year we are giving a 145 Piece Dinner Set on the same principle as last year. One guess given with every 50c cash purchase. The number inthe envelope is not known even to ourselves, Mr. A. Porter having put it in. On January 3rd, 1899,, the person who has guessed nearest the number gets the Dinner Set. Remember, one guess given with every 50c cash pur- chase. UP-TO-DATE CASH GROCERY. OGLE COOPER & Cot, Clinton Cash paid for Butter and Eggs and Dried Apples. Phone 23. Ir Ir 9 Ir, 0 Ir, 9 10 1 ► NOW FOR THE Dece S le Thursday of this week we com- mence the greatest sale of Holi- day Goods in the history of our firm. We have an immense stock and we want it reduced at least $1500 by January lst. We will do it too if good goods and low prices will be any assistance. OUR CHINAWARE DISPLAY is the talk of the town, and now that we have many more lines to offer at special • prices it will be the wonder of the town. Come and see the goods and de- cide for yourself, Special line of boobs will be on sale Saturday. Watch for them. ergs o 14, St • CLINTON. Book Sellers, Stationers and Graduate Opticians. Ilj 11 t► Its Gr Gr GI t` JI Gr /i 4' GI 1 It GI 1' GI u it Gr 4 GI li GI GI 4 r I+ 0 THE TWO A.J.S. m p u b1e ts le ,mks A pew line of Overalls hasust been passed into stock. They are different from most Over- 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 usually sold at $1.25, 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. La X. 11 war 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 let 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 best assortment in the trade. Inspection invited. 19;t3 1`rr ±r. .1i reilA Over this space every week for you will always see something that will interest you. We have just received a large shipment of overcoats and can now fit you out with A FINE BEAVER OVERCOAT FOR $7.50. Come early and Get first choice. Our clothing gives satisfaction. i(lf t 'fl/Elk, 1+ tr'RNISHER AND liATTTRR't. lCYfatsllihdd 185 . VICTORIA BLOCK CLINTON, Liberal Meeting. A rneeting in the interests of Mr. Garrow was held in the town hal Monday night. There was a fair at tendance, but none of the speakers, neither Davis, Garrow nor Holmes, succeeded in arousing any enthusiasm. Mr. D. Forrester presided. A Popular Musician. The committee for securing an organist to play on the new pedal organ for the Methodist church, Lon- det boro, on the night of their enter- tainment, showed their wisdom in en- gaging Mias Nello McHardy of town' Everyone was delighted with the way she accompanied the different selec- tions. A Series of Special Sermons. Rev. Mr. Parke announced last Sun- day that he will preach a series of ser- mons, on Sunday evenings, on the authority, mode of worship and doc- trine of the Anglican church. Next Sunday evening he will deal with the question "Did Christ found a visible church ? If so, does it still exist, and if it does where is it to be found ?" No, doubt these discourses will be both in- teresting and instructive. David Cook, Jr., Married. A quiet house wedding took place at the residence of Mr. S. Kerr of the Nile on Wednesday evening of last week when his daughter, Aggie M.. was united in marriage to Mr. David Cook, Jr., of Clinton. The ceremony was performed in the presence of only intimate friends of the contracting parties, owing to illness in the family. The bridesmaid was Miss Jessie Ryan, while the groom was supported by Mr. Harry Ryan. Mr. and Mrs. Cook have taken up their residence on Albert street, and numerous friends are wish- ing them happiness and prosperity. Willis Church Choir Concert. The McCallum -Spalding concert un- der the auspices of the Willis church choir, held in the town hall Tuesday evening, was as far as the prograinrne was concerned a first rate success. MissMcCallumjs quite young, but pos- sesses qualities which insure for her a prominent place among the leaven of her profession. Her manner is very pleasing and her rendering of the Scotch dialect particularly masterful Mr. Spalding :possesses a rich and strong voice. He handled some most difficult songs seemingly with the greatest ease. His rendering of "Boys in Blue" was especially appreciated, thougn all were much enjoyed. About St. Joseph's "City." Several reportss,from St: Joseph's "City" come to hand, one that Mr. Contine has disposed of his interest in the place and another to the effect that he has admitted that unless railway connection can be secured all is up with the "City." There are many who believe thttt St. Joseph has seen its golden days and that more money has been planted under ground and placed in various ways above it than will ever give an adequate return. This, of course, will be regretted, but not par- ticularly by the Zurich merchants, who, a short time since, were somewhat afraid they would have to locate in the "City" or find their trade drifting west. But that was at the period when Mr. Contine was selling sugar at about the price of salt and an easy trade could be made for a brand new bicycle. Londesboro Church Dedication. We rejoice with otir Methodist friends of Londesboro in the grand success attending the dedicatory serv- ice of their new church. The Thanks- giving supper on Thursday evening was, in point of numbers attending and entertainment provided, one of the most successful ever held in this part of the country. About 800 per- sons enjoyed the feast of good things placed upon the tables by the ladies of the congregation, and were high in their praises of the culinary skill dis- played. At 8 o'clock the chair was taken by Rev. J. W. Andrews, pastor of the church, who introduced a most interesting program. Music by the choir of the church, assisted by some specialists, with Miss McHardy of Clinton at the keyboard of one of Doherty's best organs, furnished a rare musical treat. Addresses by Rev. B. Clement, J. T. Garrow of Gode- rich, Robert Holmes of Clin- ton and Rev. Walter Rigsby, of Blyth, were in every way worthy of the occasion. On Sunday the dedicatory sermons were preached morning and evening by Rev. Dr. Hannon of Stratford and in the after- noon by Rev. Walter Rigsby, presi- dent of the London Conference, who also performed the dedicatory service at the, close of the morning sermon. The moat interesting and praisewor- thy fact in connection with those ser- vices is the generous liberality of the congregation in providing by cash con- tributions and subscriptions an amount sufficient to meet the full cost of the church and furnishings. The church is a credit to the taste and Christian spirit of the congregation, it being one of the finest village churches in the conference. Ltttte Zonate. Fourteen more names were added to the membership of Rattenbury street Methodist church after the service last Sunday morning. James Miller aged 66 years and Thomas Leathorne aged 62, both from Seaforth, were admitted to the House of Refuge this past week. During the past week hogs have been 'shipped from Clinton station by Cantelon & Wallis and George Hudie and lambs by George Dorrance. Owing to the quiet day in Seaforth for the clergy of the Deanery of Huron, the confirmation class will be held at the rectory on Saturday evening at 7.30 o'clock, instead of Friday. Steps are being taken towardsorgan- izing an: amateur orchestra in town. A meeting bas been called for Thurs- day evening at the residence of Mr. John Emmerton when the young musi- cians will discuss the question. The boys, not to be out -done by the girls who gave a concert last week, , intend holding a purely boys' concert in St. Paul's Sunday school room on Thursday p. m. of this week. It will be given by what the boys call "The Ten Club." The monthly consecration meeting of the Willis C. E. was held last Sun• day evening, when the subject "Our Society" was discussed by Miss Wilson and the reports of the different com- mittees were given, On Wednesday eveningmonthly the m nthly business meeting was held. The Song of Solomon was the Bible study for the evening, which was taken by Miss Kate Acheson. Tne Pipe Burst. The pipe which was recently laid for the exrension of the waterworks sys- tem to Wiltse's corner burst at the cor- ner of Huron and Albert streets on Tuesday forenoon, but has since been repaired by the corporation staff under the direction of Deputy Jones. The break is supposed to have been due to a weakness in the piping in that partict'.lar spot. but if break it must, it vfere better that if took place Tuesday than later on when' King Frost holds sway and the streets are mantled with the beautiful. . Ontario St, Methodist Church. There was a large attendance at the Epworth League on Mo / . evening last.. The chief feature o e meeting was a very interesting, forcible and profitable addr ss on "Work" by Rev. R. Millyard of Rattenbury street church. Temperance will be the sub- ject for consideration at the Junior league tomorrow, Friday. evening. A good programme is being prepared. "The Election" will be Rev. Mr. Cle- ment's subject for next Sunday even- ing. The usual monthly fellowship meeting will be held next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Promotion Examinations. The following pupils of the Clinton public school have been promoted from Miss O'Neil's 3rd class to the 4th class : Elva Potts, Ray Bowers, T. Pockitt, R. Stewart, Lucy Lockwood,` Archie Kennedy, Emma Plumsteel, J. Cud - more, H. Grigg, J. Doherty, W. King, C. Twitchell, Annie Cook, L. Hoover, M. Hill, F. Akam, H. Watts, M. West. Recommended :—W. Streets, K. Scott, M. Cook, A. Prout. The following have been promoted to the same class from Miss Wilson's 3rd class :—Irene Jackson. C. Streets, Ern. Rumbail, Alex. Houston, B. Fisher, M. Shipley Mary Fraser, D. Campbell. Parlor Concert. The parlor concert at residence of Mr. John Gibbings, on Thursday last, under auspices of the Women's Christ- ian Association, was quite a success. The spacious residence was comfort- ably filled. After the musical pro- gramme a light lunch was provided. Owing to the unavoidable absence of the Rev. Mr. Clement, the chair was taken by Mr. F. W. Watts. The fol- lowing was the program :—Piano solo, Miss Irwin ; quartette, vocal, Ontari6 street quartette ; instrumental trio, piano, violin and flute, Mrs. Watts, Miss Irwin, Mr. Emerton ; solo, Mr. Harland ; recitation, Mins Bricken- den ; duett, vocal, Mrs. Chowan, Mr. Sibley ; violin and piano dnett, Mrs. Riter and Mrs. Watts ; vocal duett, by request, Mr. Harland and Mrs. B. J. Gibbings. I • The Rate War Boded. The G.T.R. and C.P.R. have patched up their differences and on Monday the rate war ended and transportation has gone hack to the old figures. It is no longer possible to buy rt ticket to Toronto for $2.00 or a return for $3.35; to go and come now means an extren- diture of $6.20. As the railway men say, the people have had their innings and it is now the Companies' turn. In order to snake the pill more palatable they also use the argument that low rates benefit Toronto at the expense of the country towns as the people rush off in crowds to the Queen city to do their shopping. Probably so, but the fact remains that having had cheap transportation for several months the travelling public will not submit to the advance wlt'h any sort of good grade. Little Locals. Varna. Miss Annie of Kinhurn is the guest of Miss Washington. Mr. Thos. Dowson was upon the sick list for a few days this past week. Charley Mitchell and his sister May spent Sunday with friends in Auburn. Miss Foote of Georgetown sang a solo in St. Paul's church on Sunday p. m. that was very much appreciated. Mr. J. W. Irwin has bought out the grocery stock of Robb Bros., Seaforth, and left yesterday to take possession. The last two months' make of the Summerhill cheese factory was shipped Friday last, having been sold to the Ingersoll Packing Company at 8ga per pound. Dr. Blackall continues to improve and hopes to be around again in a short time. It would go hard with the Dr. to be unable to poll his vote for Joe Beck. The regular monthly meeting of the Willis church Young Peoples' Mission Band will be held this evening, when the election of officers for next year will take place. • The topic of the International S. S. lesson last Sunday being Temperance, Mr. Charles Bezzo gave an address in. the Ontario Street School and Rev. Mr. Wade did likewise in the school of Willis church. Next Sunday Mr. Mc - Hardy will address the Ontario Street School on that selt-same subject. Rev. C. L. Mills of Blyth and Rev. E. B. Smith had arranged for an ex- change for last Sunday but, by sorne misunderstanding, 11 a. m. found them both in Blyth. Mr. Mills at once drove towards St. James' church, but too late for their service. He conducted ser- vice in Holmesville in the afternoon and Summerhill in the evening. THE FARMERS' SUN ADVISES GARROW'S DEFEAT. The Farmers' Sun in its issue of yesterday had this to say of the West Huron election :— lithe independent electors of West Huron should reject a capable legis- lator in order to forcibly advise Mr. Hardy against acts of corruption, the rebuke may 'come in time to teach hire that acts offending the moral sense of the whole electorate will sooner or later work his ruin, notwithstanding the zeal of the workers. Qnis ? Do you want a real Reformer, One of the good old school 9 Who at least were fair and upright. And strove for honest rulo. CHORUS. I'm a daisy, I'm a dandy, I'm a first-class all-round man; No matter what is wanted, I can fill the bill—I can. Do you want a Farmer's member, To pull wool over their eyes, And make them think they are wonders And not to be despised. CHORUS. Do you want a Temperance spouter, • To give cold water a boom ; To tell them green tea is wholosome, And whiskey the drunkard's doom. CHORUS. Do you want a real Free Trader, As they were once long ago ; Or the up-to-date sham swindle Of Laurier, Tarte & Co. CHORUS. All these come handily to me, But now I71 make you stare— When Jim Garrow holds a meeting Don't I love to take the chair. CHORUS. Clinton, Nov. 30th. Holmesvil le. Miss Green of Gorrie is spending a few days with her friend, Miss M. Mc- Cartney. Miss Blair of Porter's Hill, spent Sunday with Miss E. Holdsworth. Miss Lucie Andrews, of Fullarton spent the holiday with her friend, Miss Bertie Stanley. Rev. A. K. Birks, wife and family of Stratford, holidayed at Mr. H. El - ford's. Dr. T. G. Holmes, wife and daughter of Detroit and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Mc- Kenzie of Goderich eat their Thanks- giving dinner with Mrs. Holmes. Mr. and Mrs. W, Elford of Goderich were the guests of H. Elford on Thanksgiving day. Mr. E. M. Johnson and Mr. A. McFar- lan spent eafew days in London last week. Mr. Thompson of Reantfordvisited his aunt, Mrs. Holmes. • Mr. W. B. Forester and wife,Mr. W. Stanley and wife and others attended the Londesboro church opening on Thursday. Messrs. T. R. Courtice and Halls of Nile spent the holidays at A. J. Cour- tiee's. Miss A. V. Stephenson is the guest of Rev. G. W. Andrews, Fullarton. Mr, alts Mrs. J. Jervis spent Satur- day and Sunday With Rev. J. W. An. drews, Londesboro. A nuinbtr from here attended the politieal meeting in Clinton on Mon. day evening. Wedding Bells.—On Wednesday, Nov. 23rd, a quiet wedding took place at 3.30 p. in. at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Makins, when his daughter Annie was married to Mr. John Postlethwaite of Goderich. The bride, who was attired in a beauti- ful travelling suit, was assisted by Miss Postlethwaite, while the groom was supported by Mr. Henry Makins of Mitchell. Rev. R. C. Burton tied the knot. The bride looked charming. After the ceremony several couples took a short drive, while those remain- ing were crowning the table with good things for a sumptuous repast. The presents were both numerous and cost- ly. We wish them much joy, and hap- piness. At the residence of Mr. William Mc - Ash, on Thanksgiving day, took place another one of those pretty events, when his daughter Annie was mar- ried to Mr. McDonald of Ripley, by Rev. Mr. McDonal3 of Varna. After a very excellent tea the wedding couple took the train for their new home at the north. The presents were very numerous, useful and costly. We wish them all joy,happiness and prosperity. Mrs. Jas. McKie spent her Thanks- giving at home in Hamburg, Jim doesn't, like keeping, hatch and no doubt she was welcomed back on Mon- day evening. The people of this vicinity are mak- ing good use of the little slipping, and the town is very busy. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hanwell, Mrs. Arm- strong and Mr. and Mrs. Clarke at- tended the funeral of the late Mrs. John Elliott, Goderich, last Sunday, who lived to be the ripe old age of 87 years and 11 months. Obituary.—William James Johns was born in Cornwall, England, in the year1871, where he lived two years before the parents and family moved to Canada. In the year 1873 they set- tled down in Scarborough, not far from Toronto, where they remained for one year, after which time they moved to Varna in the county of Huron. William attended the public school and was found to be very effi- cient in his work and for several years succeeded well, passing his examin- ations successfully. He worked at several differentplaces in the vicinity, where he was well thought of, and made friends wherever be went. At the early age of eighteen he left home for Bay City, Mich., to earn his own livelihood and after securing different work succeeded at last in getting ad- mission into the coal mines near Bay City. He joined the Methodist Episco- pal church in Bay City and lived, as the miners themselves testified, an ex- cellent example for them. On Satur- day, Nov. 19th, while he was working in his own department in the mines, in the act of blasting, and having called out "Going to blast," the answer "All right" was beard. After the blasting no answer was given from this room and the miners rushed in to find that William had been severely injured and bad almost expired. The doctor was immediately summoned but it was use- less, as he had breathed his last. The doctor stated that the blow, h, thought, was notsufiicient to kill him, but thought as his light had gone out he might have suffocated with the gas. Word was at once despatched to his father at Varna, which fairly astound- ed the family, it being such sad news. His brother Thomas left here on Mon- day to bring home the corpse. He re- turned with it on Wednesday at 10 a rn. and accompanied with it was a very handsome and costly wreath, prepared by the miners, who held the deceased in very high esteem. It was in the shape of an anchor resting on a pillar and worked with many different colors, at the bottom was "At Rest." The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Mr. Smith of Bayfield, assisted by Rey. R. C. Burton, Varna, after which the corpse was carried to its last rest- ing place in Varna cemetery. The cup was bitter, tho sting severe To part with those we love so dear. Our loss is great, we'll not complain, But trust in Christ to meet again. God in His wisdom has recalled Tho boon His lova had given ; And though tho body slumbers hero, The soul is safe to heaven. West Mullett. Mrs. Langford of Rannoek, who was visiting at Mr. R. Carter's, returned home on Monday morning. Mr. Thos. J. Snell of Harriston was visiting recently at George Snell's, sr. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mason of Saltford, spent Sunday at Mr. John Manning's, The people in this section are very jubilant over the wonderful success in connection with building the new Methodist church at Londesboro. Mrs. McCool, sr., is suffering from an attack of paralysis. She was taken suddenly i11 on Saturday night, after making preparation to attend the dedi- catory services at Londesboro the next morning. Miss Minnie Proctor is visiting her i slater, Mrs. 3.11. Lowery., Hayfield. The teachers of division No. 3 will meet in Varna next Saturday, Decem- bet, 3rd, at 1 p.m. The division com- prises Bayfield, Stanley township and Goderich township south of the cut line. Miss Davidson, who has been mil- liner for Miss Martin during the past season, has gone to her home in Wrox- eter. She was accompanied by Miss Lillie Martin, who will visit there for a few days. We are pleased to announce that M' -s. (Rev.) E. A. Shaw, who has been ill for sonic time in ltuelph hospital, is rapidly recovering and hopes to rejoin her husband and family here at Christ- mas. Much sympathy is felt for Rev. Mr. Shaw, who has experienced so much trouble through the illness of Mrs. Shaw, in consequence of which he has found it somewhat difficult at times to attend to his pastoral duties, but all right-minded and Christian people will readily excuse any seeming neglect on -the part of the rev. gentle• man, whose genial and unassuming manner is deservedly and much appre- ciated by those with whom he asso- ciates. Among those who visited under the parental roofs during Thankgiviig holidays we noticed Miss Flossie Stan - bury and Mr. A. McLeod of the Clin- ton Collegiate Institute and Miss Anna E. Whiddon of the Goderich Model School. Miss Whiddon will enter on her duties as assistant to Mr. G. W. Holman in our school after Christmas Miss Whiddon did the double work of preparing for and passing both the P. S. leaving and 3rd class exams. last midsummer from the Bayfield public school, so that she ought to prove a successfnl student at the Model, and will no doubt perform her duties as a teacher with acceptance. Mr. J. W. Whiddon, who has per- formed the duties of assistant teacher during the past three years very accept- ably, relinquishes his position at the end of this year, Wa have not heard what Mr. Whiddon intends to do, but whatever may be his choice we have no doubt he will bring to bear upon his chosen profession sufficient intelligence and energy to make life a success. - Our evaporator has closed down for the season. During the past autumn this was a busy hive ,of industry and gave employment to many of our resi- dents. We have not been handed any definite figures, but we presume that rather more than ten thousand bushels of apples have been dried and shipped, and as nothing was wasted, even the peelings, cores and clippings being utilized and shipped away, the indus- try no doubt paid the proprietor, Mr. John Whiddon, fairly well. Dr. Sheppard has been back in our midst again for a few days and we understand he leaves this week for the Western States to locate some- where in California. The Dr. has not for sometime enjoyed very robust health and is of the opinion that the less severe climate of the Pacific slope would be more congenial to his con- stitution hence his removal there. His good wife accompanies him as far as Toronto when she will visit friends for some tune before finally joining her husband in the West. Dr. Pallister, a McGill graduate, has purchased Dr. Sheppard's practice and is kept busy attending to the sick. What ever may he said of Mr. Con - tines erratic notions regarding the future prospects of his magic city of St. Joseph he certainly is, to use the every day expression, a hustler. People passing through Clan Gregor square are struck with the iinprc : ed state of things in and around the old mill. Formerly the only day -light ad- mitted far the workmen was what struggled through the cracks the gang- way and open doors. Now a row of large windows improves the appearance of the place well as the convenience of the workman. The boiler and engi..e have been oyenhauled and re -set, new floors laid and everything is being done to add to the appearance as well as the comfcrt of those who spend their time there. Thanksgiving day passed off'quiet.ly here and was peaceably observed, in fact not even the old shooting match could he heard of. In the evening the— Lou heLou Graham Mission Band of St. Andrew's church held a very successful entertainment, consisting of music, recitations and addresses. The musi- cal part of the programme as was also the literary part was presided over by Miss Reta Stanimry and both reflected much credit on her good management. Bev's Messrs. Muir of Brucefleld and Shaw of Bayfleld were present and delivered addresses. Mr. Muir is an adept at entertaining children and on this occasion his version of the story of David was a capital eraertaintnent for old and young. A large congregation was present who thoroughly enjoyed the treat. We would suggest union Thanksgiving services next year. Tug Ntrivirs.R oonP gives the news of Huron County.