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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1897-01-29, Page 8O04+L lie=ma. Valasitaa.altsit Ona eon tatter. Miami elites aKot stem Oar hely every 100 at OIbs.. Oatmealee 'we ex ivieloitsaisie, for nosed, Caenationo smiles Flower Plante. an kinds of Flower Da- u)sdii up oa short notioe. Prides reason ion Nolo. Dtrs l „'S:'Fiahoi. Is this ` Week -visit - 0( friends eekvisit- friends in Goderich. iss Brratt, Manchester, is the eat of Mr W. R. Lough. r'ohq Davis, of North Bay, is visit - father, Mr S. Davis. Wiiliahl'Ke11y, aged 76 years, late of iUssels, died at the House of Refuge (1110iads,y. ,'lie county of Huron had 314 steam iler9 in use in 1895, as returned on aseessemeat rolls. rite wife of Rev. A. McMillan, of Pales, who has been visiting here, tinned home on Monday. 1 and Mrs Bean, who have been ,.ging in the neighborhood of Port i,te, have returned to town. pa E. Holmes. who bas been visit - S,here for several weeks, returned ,. Catharines on Monday. !richer(' Foster, Clinton's popular 'ger, took pertain a concert at Tees - 'ter on Thursday evening. F, OE`noney, of Mount Forests brother - law of Geo. Rorke, and Mr Harris, Dakota; were guests of Mr Rorke ,week, ate town band did not go to Gode- li, on Friday night; as a matter of the announcement appeared on la before they were engaged. Thursday last Mr Thos. Cottle, the Clinton Greenhouse, left with ripe tomato; it was something un - el, but was grown in the hothouse. ylrs Hugh Ross left on Monday to at her father, who is seriously ill, at ellburn, Middlesex; he is 85 years of and up to the present has beep in efect health. „„.,. Vith three laundries in town, and agencies for ore or two others, all !ling to do work at very low prices, Breis no reason why any, one should/ 'lar soiled linen. :sleigh load of youths started for a;skating carnival in Goderich, on ,day night, and after going some ttance found the drifts so bad they 'ciao turn back. ' . John T. Cooper, of Boosevain, so has been visiting his parents and her friends here, left en route for toe on Wednesday, going. first to ickport, N. Y., where he has a tighter living. ,1r R. W. McKenzie and wife, of iderich, were down here last week a visit to Mrs A. S. Fisher, of Den - r; Mr McKenzie is one of the oldest 'well as one of the best business men ,Goderich. I'he different committees connected Sh the Town Council are expected to et this (Friday)evening, and pre - ie their reports or the next meeting 'd,he Council, which takes place on anday evening. Z'he Globe says:—"Miss M. Pinning, ad. modiste for S. F. McKinnon & I.,arrived house on Friday last from trope, where she has heed for the :St six weeks assisting in selecting illinery and millinery novelties for 'Sing." Miss Pinning is a sister of r::J. Pinning, of town. .&TTEMPTED ROBBERY.—Some time 'terday night an attempt was made enter the butcher shop of Ford & ntphy, three panes of glass being oken in a rear window, and attempts raise it being quite evident; as there is no snow carried into the premises, e" assumption is that the would=be ref was not successful. CLINTON FIRE BRIGA15E.—At the tnus,l meeting of the Clinton Fire figade, on Monday, the following of- ers were elected for the ensuing Ara—Capt., R: Hvrsely;• Lieut —Thos. }ttle; Sec., Chas. Helyer; Treas., A. •eley; Branchmen, No. 1 cart, Geo. umball, F. Tele -eat; No. 2 cart, W. !heatley, J. Finch; Foremen, G.Rum- .11, W. Wheatley. THE STORM.—Atter enjoying the ild and slimmer -like weather of last eek, the storm that set in last Satur- iy'seemed more severe than usual, lough it was only an ordinary *inter slim. But it lasted three days, para - Zed business, and filled up many of ie roads running ripr(h and south. die siege has been r ised, the roads 'e all passable, and business has re- rned its normal channels. A Goo)) APPOINTMENT.—It is cur- iitly reported that owing to physical ' flrmities Mr Dickson,. who has for so any years faithfully presided over ie jail at Goderich, has tendered his eignation, and that Joseph Griffin, i,' -reeve of Ashfield, is to he appointed K'his place. If this is true, the Gov- 'nment is making a good selection, {'r„not only is Mr Griffin eut itled to nsideration at the bands of his po- tical. friends, but he is a man well i'ialified for the duties of this position. PIDIAN METHODS. --Few men were atter informed on Indian manners, Mons and usages than the late H. Ale; in fact he was an authority on Wee subjects, and about the lest art - le written by him for publication is ie .on Indiian Wampum 'Records, dlch appears in Appleton's Popular Wilde Monthly for February. The e': of the watlipum as money and the oorditig of events by means of the Weans traced on wampum belts are joinventions which Mr Hale rates as .dences of high intelligence. kLaitIS TriestfliIRLING.—On Sunday Mr 1004 undertaker. had a funeral to, in Colborneand the day was rom being desirable one for ser - ea; of th�c , nature. When he got r ;Benmiiller, on the way to the etery, there was not enough snow allow the sleigh to slip. After the Vices at the grave were over, he v°o hia. team to Goderich expecting Would calm down, and he could e home by daylight on Monday, t Monday was worse than Sunday, d he left his outfit at Goderich, m- ing by train. Since then hia team brought home, finding the roads h et augb, t.s a „suY OLosis ErrO'UcinS—The other day' as a heifer was• being driven along the street, it became excited, slid made a bolt to getaway; in doing so it ran on the sidewalin front of Gilroy & Wise- man'.s store, slipped down on its knees, and' their slid derto the plate glass un- til its head bent the pane, Had it not fallen it most certainly would have gone clean through the window. THE BARGAIN DAY.—Our, leading business men advertised some very tempting bargains last week, for Sat- urday, but the printers were the ones who derived the' moat benefit there• from, as the storm "played hob” with business. However, the offer is re- newed for to -morrow, Jan. 30th, and we expect to see the town filled with bargain seekers. O1 ANGE or TEAOif t11s.—The Public School Board hese released Miss Mc- Ewen from her engagement, in order that she may accept a more lucrative situation at Ottawa, and has secured Miss Annie Taylor, of Blyth, as her successor. While we regret the re- moval of Miss McEwen, we are glad that she Is to be succeeded by so able a teacher as Miss Taylor, who in her previous connection with this school gave such excellent satisfaction. INDIAN FAMINE RELIEF.—A sub- scription list has been opened at the Molson's'Bank, Clinton, for the Indian Famine Relief Fund, where subscrip- tions of any amount will be received and duly acknowledged. The object is a deserving one, the demands are ur- gent and pressing, and people blessed with the comtorts of life should be moved with sympathy for their starv- ing brethren in India. The response should be prompt and generous. SALT MATTERS. -Messrs John Rens- ford and E. C. Coleman, of Seaforth, were present at the dairymen's meet- ing, in Brantford, last week, in the in- terests of the salt business. They dis- tributed a number of packages of but- ter and cheese• salt, to give the mem- bers an opportunity to prove by testing it for themselves, that there is no better dairy salt in he world !than that sold by the Canada alt Association. These particula ds of salt are manufac- tured ai Br .eels, and have acquired an envie. reputation. • LEAVING TOWN.—Mr T. L. Fortune has been offered and has accepted the management of the hardware business lately carried on by Thos. McDonald, ,Mitchell, and which has been bought by Mr Mason, of Sarnia, and will be known as the Mitchell Hardware Com- pany. He receives a remunerative sal- ary, and expects to assume his new duties at once. He has been a resident of town for about seventeen years, about ten of which he was with R. M. Racey, and since then with Harland Bros. He knows the hardware busi- ness thoroughly, is a most zealous and conscientious employee, and his remov- al from town will be regretted by the many friends he has made during his lengthened residence here. A CANADIAN CHAPLAIN.—The fol- lowing paragraph has reference to a well known Huronian, a brother-in- law of Douglas McTavish, of the 2nd con. of Stanley:—"The 32nd Legisla- tive Assembly of the, territory of New Mexico ,net in the City of Santa Fe on December 18, when Rev. R. M. Craig, of the First Presbyterian church, San- ta Fe, formerly of Melville church, Fergus, was unanimously chosen as chaplain of that body. This is all the more surprising as it is -stated that Mr Craig is the second Protestant minis- ter to hold that position. Mr Craig, with the other officers, took the oath and entered upon his duties on Tues- day morning.' I. 0.•o*' G. T.• --The regular meeting of Huron District Lodge No. 24, I.O. of G.T. was held last Friday in the Odd - fellows' hall. There was a good repre- sentation of delegates present from the various,lodges in the district, and the reports show a good increase in some of the lodges, while in others the re- ports were not so satisfactory. The question of the coming Plebiscite cre-.• at.ed quite adiscussion, hut no definite line of. action was decided. Maitland lodge of Auburn carried off the ririze for Initiating the most candidates dur- ing the terra; they having made 33 new members, while Clinton Star Lodge came second with 20. In the evening an open meeting was held, consisting of songs, speeches, recita- tions, etc., with Bro. Brockenshire, of Wingham, Grand Chief Templar of Ontario, in the chair. The next meet- ing will be held in Londesboio at the call of the executive. Is IT TaE SAME —Several parties in the vicinity of Shelburne have been arrested on a charge of wholesale barn burning, and their trial is in progress. In the evidence occurs the following sentence:—"The inquest into the death death of Edward Fenton, the young farmer who was burned to death in his barn on Monday, Jan. 4, took place last week. The fire is supposed by the Crown to have been caused by the Bal - lards or their agents, in revenge for Fenton's action in suing them for mo- sey they owed him, and in denouncing them. The evidence is not strictly confined to the particular fire by °which Fenton met his death, so that much interesting evidence may .come out during the inquest." This is sup- posed by some in town to be a young man who formerly resided here, but with his father moved to that part of the Province. It may not be the same person. .If any one in town knows definitely as to the whereabouts of Fenton, we shall be pleased to correct the above if it is wrong. HOIISE OF REFUGE ORAFLAIN.—Ever since the opening of the House of Refuge the clergymen of Clinton have taken turns in conducting religious services at the House on Sunday. The work has been done ungrudgingly— rain or shine, and the clergymen have either had to walk out to the House or find their own conveyance, a thing it should not have been 'necessary for them to do. As some of the clergy. men are also interested personally in Sabbath School work, it has been felt by them that they should be relieved of the House of Refuge duties, and at a meeting on Friday they unanimous- ly decided to ask the County Council to appoint Rev. W. Newcombe as chaplain,at a trifling salary that would simply defray his livery ex- penses. In case any of the inmates should desire the services of a particu- lar pastor, they would be at their dis- posal. $Wowing something of the sit- uation we thick the council should act upon the suggestion of these reverend gentlemen, as it in hard! fair to ex- pect theta to continue services at much personal inconvenience. ;alis ssillkiticsalav Tl WAIIDENSHIP.—Mr John Dox, one of the representatives of ,this dis- trict, was unanimously elegcted as War- den of the new County Council at its meeting on Tuesday. Mr Cox was de- serving of the honor, and will efficient- ly discharge the. duties_ of his office. STRo1E of PARALYSIS.—last week Mrs Geo. Cottle was called to Goderich, owing to her daughter, Mre W. Ross, having sustained a strap of paralysis. For several days Mre Ross was helpless and speechless, but we are pleased to learn that she is daily improving, and the power of speech is returning. Mr Fames Bnell, of Hullett, in his a -- forts to 'reach the County Council meeting in Goderich, had a rough time of it. After much hard work he man - mod to drive -from .his own place to Farquhar's corner, on the gravel road, and then be had to Bend his team back home and foot St to Clinton, as the road was impassable. PERSONAL.—Three Clinton ites are now attending the Canada Business College, Chatham, Misses Hattie Dodd and Amelia Harland in the Business Department, and P. F. Ross in the Shorthand Department. Thie institu- tion has acquired a continental reputa- tion for superior work. By the College ad., which appears in another column, it will be seen that it is drawing very largely froth this section of the coun try. The college is worthy of the best patronage. Its graduates succeed. •RATHER SINGULAR. — Mr. James Scott, who has been one of the most zealous trustees of the Collegiate In- stitute for some years, retired at the end of last year by expiry of his term. It was fully expected that the County Council would reappoint,him but in- stead of so doing, they have appointed Mr Robt. McMordie, of Kippen, to the position. Now we know this gentle- man too well to say anything against him, but it does seem singular that a non-resident should be appointed to such a position, who will find it diffi- cult and inconvenient to attend the meetings of the board, and who could not be expected to do so as there is no salary attached to the position. This, we think, is a mistake which the Coun- cil should rectify. WE Mise HIM.—This office has gone into mourning; metaphorically we have put op sackcloth and ashes. Our employees are like one of old -"they refuse to be comforted," and it is all owing to the new county council act.,. Heretofore the day for the meeting ot the county council was like a beam of sunshine to everyone connected with the NEW ERA. Indeed, for days be- fore the time was anticipated with ex- uberantexpectations,and mountaintop felicity, for upon that day the brilliant and versatile reeve of Brussels, W. H. Kerr,was sure to make us a visit. His reputation as an unsuppressed humor- ist was so well known that "the boys" used to drop in to meet him, and his original wit, quaint phraseology, pic- turesque language, and unlimited im- agination would at once put all in good humor; even the presses have been known to rattle at some bright saying of his; once in a while the of- fice towel would smile through its sombre shades; the "devil" has been known to roll the floor in his awakened mirth, and the boys were usually al- lowed half a day off in order to get their nerves settled after he had been here. The new County Council Act leavus-lrirn sta-1 omerthe-merry-twinkle of his eyes behind the glasses that her- alded his presence here will be missed, the scintilations of humor that almost cracked the imposing stone will not be heard again unless he comes down to attend a Sunday School convention, or is in charge of Fin Scott on his way to Gcderich, for inflicting some new joke on an unsuspecting victim. ODDFELLowsl-IXP—Tbe regular meet- ing of the Oddfellows, on Tuesday evening, was of more than special in- terest, because of a couple of events that were, out of the ordinary. The new officers were installed in office, and a candidate putthrou h the ini- tiation ceremony. "Jim"Rye, an old Clintonian, who has been in California for several years, but who arrived here on a visit on Tuesday, attended the lodge, he being a former member, and gave a very interesting address. Mr Bartel, a visitor to town, also deliver- ed an address full of information. One is from the far west, and the other from the far east, Pennsylvania. Dr Turnbull, Ledge Physician, was also one of the speakers. Songs were ren- dered by members of the lodge quar- tette. A very interesting feature of the evening was the presentation of a Veteran's Jewel, by the Lodge, to Mr W. Foster, traveller. Mr Foster has been a member of Clinton Lodge for 25 years, is- one of the five cLarter members, was the first Noble Grand, and has been a Past Grand for 25 years. " Mr McLean, N.G.,'save a few well chosen remarks relative to the occasion, and Mr Chant, D.D.G.M., in placing the jewel upon Mr Foster, ex- pressed the wish not only of himself but of the whole lodge, that he might long be spared t9 wear it with honor to himself and to the lodge. Mr Faster, although taken completely by surprise, made a suitable reply in acknowledge- ment of the unexpected expression of esteem shown him. TRIFLES.—The ice men are getting ready for their harvest. A good derl of wood has lately gone up m smoke. The man who now leaves the door open is the fellow who in July asks if it is warm enough for you; he's an all year nuisance. Other places have ex- perienced very cold weather, but 2 be- low zero is the lowest point touched here this winter. Steep & Donnell are salting down pork:' Mr. Robt. Mason, who sustained such serious injuries by falling from his barn, is now confined to his bed most of the time. Jackson Bros. have sold some surplus shelving they had to Mr Shaw, of Wingham. The mother of Edward Rodaway died at Los,,Angeles on the 17th. The days are lengthening. The ice harvest comes next. Pay your taxes and save costs. Local and district news always welcome at the Nato ERs.. Live adver- tising in the Nnw ERA with the goods behind it pays every time. The Kelly —Emilie Concert given under the aus- pices of the Wood' men ot the World, last Friday, was certainly one of the best ever held here, but the attendance was not up to the merits of the con- cert. A meeting of creditors interest- ed in the estate of John Hanna, Tuck- ersmith, insolvent, will be held in the town hall, Seaforth, at 1 p. m., on Friday, Feb. 5th. Messrs Innes d`t Horton shipped 16 fine horses to the old country yesterday, the latter going with them. Please renew your sub - seri tion for thin year if you have not alre dy done so. a, 1 OLIN'ToN NES Elm i AGAIN ►1 turdavJan. 3 On account of the storm which completely blocked the roads and prevented many of our customers taking advantage of Our Monster Bargain Day We have decided to offer the same list again next Saturday. People who braved the storm and came out last Saturday did not go away disappointed. Neither will you if ou come on Saturday next. When this ho sem. dvees Bargains you are sure of getting them whin you come, for we have what we advertise every ti '• e. We wind up stocktaking this week, and will a • many lines' of goods we would rather not carry b er, to the list advertised in last week's papers. Fo list of Goods and prices see last week's New Era an News -Record. Remember the New Date, Saturday, Jan, 30th, When every Bargain advertised last will be re- peated. They are wise who come ear NEW CHIFFONS Just received this week, Ne Silk Chif- fons 42 inches wide, in Mauve, Tuscan, Cardinal, Pale Blue, Pink, Cream, White and Black. HODGENS BROS, THE DRY GOODS PALACE, CLINTON a• ea**z.-g At a Distance Is a serious disadvantage --for a newspaper advert's;e meat can never do justice to the value we (der you coarse Yarn, the regular price of which is 13fte;en cexlt but it goes now for nine cents a skein,.' It is a Yarn hardly suitable for our fancy 'goods tiles, and we are anxious to get clear of it. It's just the pro - i thing for working in mats and quilts or for knitting coarse mitts and socks. We have it in -three colo s, ed, blue and grey, and the skeins are much larger than is us al. Usually a word to the wise ,is- sufficient; you will fin • it, ruthfully so in this case; just come and see. If you want a Hand Sleigh or Baby Cutter we will give it you at a greatly reduced price, in. some cases one half off. The W. D. FAIR, CO Clinton, Ont Come Early Saturday Morning AND AVOID THE GREAT RUSH FOR FOOTWEAR AT w, TAYLOR &..S Ns Bargain Day, Jan, 30, LAST WEEK'S PRICE LIST HOLDS GOOD OUR MOTTO FOR SATURDAY—Every customer satisfied• with genuine bargains. We are headquarters for all kinds of BOOTS and SHOES. A BIGDisappointment AND We Couldn't Help it. • ' Everybody who reads the Clinton papers know about our to Semj-Annual Bargain Day set for Jan• 23, and everybody knows about the hig snow storm of last Friday evening and Satin day, which blocked the roads and caused`a hig disap-, pointnient to the many patrons of our Semi -Annual Bar-- gain ar-gain day, who were unable to take advantage of the most ridiculous prices that were quoted in our list in last weeks' issue. It has become an event that is talked about and looked for-„ ward to and it means a good deal to many people, who, through force of circutnstances, are, this year above all others forced to study strict economy and many dollars can, , be saved at such tines as these, and we can well understand how great the disappointment is to many who have told us they had a hig list to buy on our Semi -Annual Bargain Day. While .Saturday last was assuredly no small day with us it was not the big one we had prepared for, and when at the close of the day talking over its success under 'the cir- cumstances, and debating whether or not we would break away from our strict rule of having two and 2 only in a year, and hold another on Saturday next, the 30th, when a letter from Brucefleld asking, "Will we have another, could not get up to your place last Saturday, quite a number here intended eoing but roads were bad—let us know." We de- cided to comply with the request and on Saturdry Next, J'an.3 0 We will use the same list as printed in last issue, and in ad- dition add many other lines at equally low prices—especially in Men's and Youths' Frieze Overcoats. On our stock list, which is before you, we find many things that are either too much of a kind to carry over or too many of a size; so come to our Big Store on the corner, Coat's black, and see what a few dollars will do. The utmost freedom of the store is yours. JACKSON EROS CLINTON P. S.-70 goods strictly Cash trd none on approval. turday o argainJanuary 30th Owing to the storm last week we will hold our first Bargain Day of Winter Goods this Saturday, and we intend to make this the biggest kind of a bargain day. Fancy Woollen Goods 1 lot Girl's Wool Caps 15c 1 lot Girl's Wool Caps 25c 1 lot Girl's Wool Toques 25c 1 lot Girl's Knitted Tams 10c. 1 lot Girl's Clouds 5c 1 lot Girl's Clouds 45c 1 lot Wool Fascinators, $1 for 49c 1 lot Child's Eiderdown wool Coats 50c I lot Child's Eiderdown wool Coats were $2.85, for 61 gs 1 lot Child's Wool Coats 850 1 lot Child's Wool Dresses 1 lot Men's Wool Mitts,'rrfre icir6is 1 lot Children's Wool Hose, 3, 5, 8, l0c 1 lot Boys' Ribbed Hose 19c Barg ins in Men's & Ladies Underwear Corset Purc,ase We have just bought from a Corset manufacturer the balance of a line of Corsets they were clearing out, they are in drab, long waist and in sizes 19 to 26, just 75 pairs in the lot, were " sold at 85c. On Bargain Day you will have a chance to buy them at less than wholesale price. We offer them to you four ----- 555 cents Dress `Goods 3 precee Novelty Dress Gods, 6$6, Bargain day for *, ,,,.i Aia . 5 pieces all wool Henrietta, Black, ; Cardinal, Garnet, Brown, Nagy, 44 in. Wide, 45c goods, barg. day. 4 pieces Tweed Dress Goods,., Bargain Day ....,.,.....,,i.• Millinery at Half Price Bargain Day. ry Lad!as' Whi$ewear—See sin- bargains in these goods!, meso. prices are for cash only. e:xa nal amadadarmon*la H BEESLEY St CO Ladies Pavolitte Establishment", aisiton t