HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1897-07-09, Page 8July 9, 1897
linton
impel-, JULY 9, 1897
CAMP NOTES.—The following items
concerning the 33rd are taken from the
London paper• -:—
The Huron Battalion shot at the
butts Monday." and did remarkably
�,.; _,,•„ ,•. well, considering the little instruction
the men have had.
Pte. W. Wilson, No. 4 company, Clin-
ton, Huron Battalion, has been called
home on account of the death of his
mother.
Major Varoe, of the 33rd Battalion,
was on Monday called away to Gode-
rich on account of the very sudden
death of his father.
The 33rd were put through field man-
euver s Monday morning, and one of the
sergeants described the men as falling
over like a lot of pins in a bowling al-
ley. Nothing serious, however, result-
ed,and the men in the Huron Battalion
possess a physique capable of gi eat en-
durance.
THE NEW ERA. — Thirty two years
ago a thin, stooped, delicate•looking
man, who had been employed on the
Hamilton Times, came to Clinton with
the intention of starting a newspaper.
Nearly everybody he encountered put
cold water on the proposed venture.—
The village was small, it had had two
papers shortly before, both were in the
newspaper graveyard, there seemed to
be no prospect of another succeeding,
and, anyway . tip 1' prospective publisher
looked so much ilk,. patient in the last
stages of an incurs "le ailment, that in
a half -serious, halt-jor•nln way, people
advised him to prepare for his grave.
He did not heed their advice seriously.,
He hada family to support; he had lots,
of pluck and grit, even it he had not
much of the "wherewith" that contri
butes materially to success, and he'
concluded that he would go ahead. He
was able to pull off his coat and go to
work; he could set up editorials out of
his own head without the labor of
writing them, and discuss at the same
time all the intricacies of free trade,
or the complex phases of currency.
The fact that he had never weighed
125 pounds in his life, that his pulse
did not beat 60, and that he was of
dyspeptic tendency, only seemed to
nerve him to energy, and on the 6th of
July, 1865. the NEW ERA made its bow
to the public. It has virtually kept
bowing ever since. It has changed
owners several tunes, has experienced
the vissicitudes common to most news-
papers, but still keeps moving for-
ward,andflatters itself that it hasagood
cliental of r•'aders who are keenly in-
terested in its weekly issues. Its pres-
ent proprietor helped in getting out
the first number. And the many old
friends of Mr E. Holmes, its founder,
will be pleased to know that he hasn't
yet gone to his grave, though many of
his earlier and more robust friends
have, and although now in his 74th
year, he's about as active and energetic
as ever, just as fond of arguing fiscal
questions as was his wont when a resi-
dent of this town, and has every pres-
ent indication of living for a number
of years.
T.00AL NOTICES.
MiteG 1.—ORERRIES wanted HIghest price
t• JANTEIhu1: meals.. °Linton.
ddeopm Salts.—Don't fail to see our $6.50
roma Suites—great snap—Broadfoot & Box
i,ounf *ems.
tfligE. We have a number of subscribers on
gist who will consult their own interests and
1rveave&enoe by settling up at on 'T.—Nave
i ORMAL SCHOOL STUDENTS.—The
)1laWing..candidates from Huron have
th ed the recent examination of the
mrna1 College:—A. Cusens, G. Dur-
'tviLi,` W. J. McRoberts, Miss Nettie
'%,7ornbe and Chas. McKi ,non.
ACCIDENT.—Mr H. Street, section
'oi ernan G. T. R., received word on
1'hui'sday that his brother, who lives
1 ,13»tick Rock, and is also employed
the railroad, had the misfortune to
eetwith an accident whereby he will
kelt' suffer the lose of a leg.
f owLs.-Clinton Bowlers were de-
clited iia their match with Mitchell, on
e est. Messrs W. Jackson, G. Mc-
iggart, J. P. Tisdall and D. A. For -
ter, representing one rink. are this
eek in Toronto, and expect to play
n Some of the Western Association
art.s•
WEDDED.—A quiet wedding took
ace'in Clinton, on Wednesday of
t week, when Geo. H. Balliand Miss
note Bedford, of Hullett, were made
titan and wife by Mr Pocock, pastor of
0 Baptist church. George Bedford
Miss Ball acted as groomsman
jd bridesmaid respectively. The
yotibg couple are well known and
'ig'hlyesteemed residents of Hullett,
rad Start their new life with the good
dishes of all.
CONVEYANCE.—For the convenience
f%townspeople who wish to attend the
awn social at the home of Robert
lvileson, 14th con. Goderich township,
this Friday evening, Davis & McCool
w"sii run a conveyance, leaving the •
ti ;town hall at o'clock sharp, and mak-
fig;.other trips if necessary. Twenty
is ijts will be the fare for the trip out
rind back. As the band will be present,
and the evening tine, quite a number
re likely to go out.
;`C'SrCLIST LAWN SOCIAL. —The mem-
'ers of the Bicycle Club have decided
on holding a lawn social, and through
the kindness of Mr Elford, Holmes -
Ville, have secured the use of his lawn
'for the evening of the 23rd. The Clin-
ton Band will be present. It is ex-
pected that all the male and female
cyclists of Clinton and Goderich will
;attend, and the general public are also
n.vited. An admission fee to the
grounds of 10c will be e,harged all gen-
tlemen, whether riders or not, all ladies
being admitted free. A booth will
serve refreshments. The only object
le to have a pleasant outing, and make
enough to cover expenses.
DEATH OF MRS WILLIAM KILTY.—
uother of the early pioneers of this
section departed this life at Lucknow,
on. Saturday, in the person of Mrs Kil-
n,:
;iy, relict of the late William Kilts, for-
merly of the Base Line. Deceased has
been in declining health for some time,
;brit her death was hardly anticipated.
She has been a respected resident of
t Lucknow for a number of years, and
.11e<aves three daughters and one son.
,.The daughters are Mrs John Tedford,
'Clinton; Mrs John Archer, Hullett; Mrs
W. Bowers, Lucknow; her son resides
At Duluth. She was a member of the
,'Presbyterian church, and had passed
;the allotted period of life,being72 years
fof age.
• HOUSE OF REFUGE NOTES.—John
;•Moorehead, sr., of Exeter, is the latest
:arrival at the House. Geo. Gwynn.
{the old soldier) has left without con-
s'sentof the manager. Jas. Wray, of
`'East Wawanosh, aged 31, is very sick
and
hardly likely to recover. The
;douse has had over six thousand vis-
.ztors since its opening. The manager
would regard it as a great favor if the
'';•ublic would try and recognize Thurs-
day as visitors day, as largely as pos-
sible. Many persons go down on Mon -
'day and Saturday, two days on which
there is necessarily an extra amount
work to be done, and it very great -
1 interferes with the efficient manage-
ment of the institution, when visitors
go on these days.
• DEATH OF MRS. WILSON.—After a
lingering and exceedingly painful ill-
' ,,, • ziess, the wife of Mr Samuel Wilson
passed away on Saturday, her death
being caused by abscesses, superin-
duced by acute inflammation of the
bowels. She was just in the prime of
life, but had not a strong constitution,
and very general regret and sympathy
is expressed for her husband and family
over their irreparable loss. She was a
t ue wife and gond mother. She was a
s 'consistent member of Rattenbury St.
Methodist church, and gave abundant
evidence of her faith in the Saviour.
She leaves five sons. Her only other
relative is a married sister at Woolsey,
Man.; and when informed of Mrs Wil -
,eon's illness this sister started down
to visit her, but was taken ill ori her
• arrival at Winnipeg, and could neither
•proceed on herjourney or return
home. The remains were interred in
',Clinton Cemetery on Tuesday.
RAILROAD NOTES—About 800 peo-
ple took advantage of the cheap excur-
sion, under the auspices of the Fores-
:::ters, along the line of the L. H. & B.,
on Saturday from Kincardine to De-
troit. We are sorry to announce the
Sudden death of Mrs Ireland, of Wing
]"lam, wife of Conductor Ireland, which
Occurred on Monday morning. The
;express, north, Was nearly an hour late
on Monday, on reaching here,having
been detained at Lucan Crossing, land
it was an hour late again going south,
having to wait for'some cattle at Blyth.
Qantelon Bros. made the first regular
shipment of fruit on Tuesday, cherries
. ".being the articles exported, and it is
expected that from this on to the end
of the season large quantities will go
e a shiptne„nt of
hogs this week,lto Ottawa; $5.15 was
the price paid for them. The engine of
afreight train burst its flues at Coder -
ch, on Tuesday, and the crew had to
aito Stratford by a nn The traffic returns forClintonr
rr
station for the first six months of this
Year show' a material increase as coin -
Pared with those of last year. Jacob
• lowlman has been attending to the
dirtnond as Well as doing yard work.
;Mr 0, W. Graves, the well known and
yllhpular travelling agent of the G.T.R.,
le said to be no longer connected with
the rood.
▪ a s'4S oitt J
TESTING THE FIRE APPLIANCES. —
On Tuesday Mr Howe, the Inspector for
the Underwriters' Association, visited
town, but instead of askingfor a false
alarm of fire, simply mae a careful
testof all the fire appliances, aided by
Chief Coats, Mr Swallow, Chairman of
the Fire Committee, and others. The
engine was first brought out, and got
up a pressure of 40 lbs. of steam in 94
minutes, from cold water, which Mr
Howe considered very good; two lines
of hose, 500 feet long each, with inch
nozzles, were then attached, and water
thrown 150 feet; a single line of 500 feet
was then put on, with 1a inch nozzle,
and water thrown 160 feet. A guage
was put un the hydrant to test its ca-
pacity, and it threw out 206 gallons a
minute; the hydrant was then tested
with a single line of 300 feet of hose,
the water being thrown 150 feet, and
afterwards with two lines of300ft. each
throwing 110 feet. This completed the
test, and Mr Howe was asked if he
would express an opinion for publica-
tion, as to the efficiency of the appli-
ances, but stated that he did not usual-
ly do so, except in his official report.—
However, he was willing to say that the
test was quite satisfactory as far as it
had gone; the hydrant he believed to
be very 'serviceable, and bad no doubt
it would he of much benefit in case of
fire, but if it was proposed to extend it
in the future, he would recommend the
use of four inch pipes, instead of three
as at present. He thou Kht the engine
dict good work and was well handled.
When the Council had made the addi-
tions to the fire service promised, he
would make another examination, and
it would likely be a surprise test; he
would be quite willing to make it in
the evening, if he could so arrange his
duties, but it was not always possible
to do this. He did not thinkthe pub-
lic should object to asurprise test,even
if it did for the time suspend industrial
pursuits, as they were only made once
a year, and were regarded by the Asso-
ciation as the best way of finding out
the efficiency of fire protection. He
added "if you don't make the improve-
ments required, the town will most as-
suredly be placed in a lower class." He
appeared pleased with his visit, treated
all with courtesy, and it is but fair to
the firemen to say that they worked
well, while the engine, under Mr Silas
Pratt's management, ran like acharm.
NoTEs.--S. S. Cooper has been
awarded the contract for a story and a
half frame house for Mr W. Murphy,_ Thursday—afternoon; a good program
of games had been prepared....Ratten-
bury St. Sabbath Sabbath School will
picnic at Wigginton's grove, Bayfield
road, on the 21st... -The meeting of
the Local Union was postponed until
to -night, Friday, owing to the picnic
Thursday.. -.Mr. W. R. Lough expects
to fill the pulpit of Mitchell Methodist
Church on the 18th; he can do it, too....
Receptions were tendered Rev. W. J.
Ford and T. E. Sawyer, at London, last
week ....The London Advertiser, of
Monday, says:—"Rev. W. J. Ford, LL.
B. the new pastor of the Centennial
Methodist Church, preached his open-
ing sermons on Sunday to congrega-
tions as large as can be expected for
such sultry weather. "The Preaeher'e
Theme" was the subject of Mr Ford's
morning discourse and the speaker
created a very favorable impression.
He is earnest, thoughtful and evange-
lical; liberal yet decided in his views,
and With a delivery that is somewhat
rapid....On Sunday next, July llth,
the Rev. Wm. Stout will preach before
the Orange brethren, in St. Peter's
church, Summerhill at 11 a. m. Ser-
vices atSt. James', Middleton, 3 P. m.,
and at Holmesville, St. John's, 6.30 p.m
The weather was decidedly favor-
able for the lawn social on the Rectory
grounds On Tuesday evening, and a
good many were present, all of whom
seemed to enjoy themselves; the pro-
ceeds were about $60. Huron Presby
tery meets next Tuesday.
of the night, disturbing residents; if
this is not discontinued they will be
punished for trespass, and skis warn-
ing will also answer for other places in
town. Some of our townspeople are
camping at Bayfield, others at the
Burk farm, lake shore; the expendi-
ture of a little money could make the
Bayfield river, near town, as pleasant
a camping place as could be desired.
Mr Thos. Murch had last week fall
wheat measuring five feet ten inches
in height; it should measure somewhat
more now. Mr A. McDougall, former-
ly Af Clinton, passed his second year
examinations in Medicine at McGill
College, Montreal, taking honors in
Practical Chemistry. The members
of the town council who visited Gode-
rich on the 1st, are loud in praise of
their reception ar.d generous treat-
ment; Goderich council certainly did
its best to entertain them, and the
only regret is that other engagements
prevented the entire council from go-
ing. Mr W. Coats, town clerk, is one
of the leading rose growers, if not the
leading one, in town; he bas over 300
rose hushes in, his garden, embracing
206 different varieties, and on the 1st
cut over 400 roses, which were distri-
buted to his friends and neighbors
with that generosity which is char-
acteristic of Will. Dr. Bi ace will re-
present the Masons of Clinton at the
meeting of the Grand Lodge in Brant-
ford on July21-22; A. J. Holloway and
Dr. Shaw, who are both members of
the Grand Lodge, will also attend, and
possibly other members of the order.
Mr W. Farquhar and his son-in-law,
Mr Morrell, have moved to the pro-
perty recently bought from the estate
=of Mrs Harland; and the house vacat-
ed by them on Ahlert St. is being fit-
ted up for Mr and Mrs W.P. Spalding.
J. T. Wilkie has removed his dental
office to the Perrin Block. Appleton's
Magazine, one of the high-class Ameri-
can publications, has a long and well-
written biographical sketch of the late
Horatio Hale, accompanied by an ex•
cellent photogravure of deceased,
which is issued as a frontispiece,
Mr F. Kettle, of Hullett, who has been
laid up for several months, owing to
an injury to his leg, by a horse's kick,
,vas walking around town on Wednes-
day, with the aid of a cane. The other
day a steer that was being weighed on
the Market Scales became unmanage•
able, and running away, made a holt.
for the stairway adjoining Mr Steven -
son's furniture store, going up several
steps; one party tried to pull it down
by its tail, but as this method was not
successf,il a rope was procured and the
animal brought to time. Mr H. C.
Pugh died in town on Friday, at the
age of 89 years, the remains being tak-
en to Bluavale for interment; be lived
here a number of years ago, but was
since a resident of Bluevale. A fair
attendance gathered in the Oddfellows'
Hall, Wednesday evening, to enjoy
Miss Combe's piano recital; the 'pro-
gram was very interesting and those
not present missed a choice entertain-
ment.
CHURCH NOTES.—Rev'. R. Millyard
and W. Rigsby, of Blyth, exchanged
on Sunday; Mr Rigsby has apparently
recovered his accustomed health and
gave two•good ser mons, the heat not-
withstanding Owing to the heat
there was no service in St Paul's
church on Sunday evening.... Rev. B.
Clement entered on his duties in
connection with Ontario St. Methodist
church on Sunday; but he had an un-
pleasant experience, a faint spell corny,
ing over nim and compelling him to
remain seated during the delivery of
the sermon; he took his evening ser-
vice all right..'.. Mr Richardson took
the work of Rev Mr Stewart. who is
holidaying near Goderich. Mr Rich-
ardson has a bright future before him
if he keeps up to bis present standard.
..Rev J. A. Hamilton and wife, of
Londesboro. are taking a couple of
week's ho•idays, his work being sup-
plied for him by Mr T. Foote. The
Londesboro Presbyterians have a pas-
tor of whom they may well feel proud;
not physically strong, yet willing to
do hard wor k, and a short rest will do
him a world of good ....Rev J. A. An-
derson, of Goderich, spent a short
tune in town on Tuesday on his way
to his old home at Tiverton, where he
was to perform a Wedc;ing for his sis-
ter.. -.The people of North St., Gode-
rich, are already looking around for a
successor to Mr Edge, who leaves
them next June; some difficulty will
be experienced in finding one available
who combines as many good qualities
as their present pastor is possessor of.
....Rey. J. A. McLachlan, the new
pastor of Acton Methodist church,
moved into the parsonage on Tuesday,
and on Wednesday a Junior minister
was added to the flock.... Rev R. Mc -
Cosh, of Chatham, formerly of Bay-
field, was in town this week, and his
old'friends complimented him onlooking
so well.... One of the most unassum-
ing and yet one of the most faithful
ministers in this section, is Rev Fran-
cis Swan, who has just removed from
Dungannon to Ripley. Both himself
and his wife are zealous, conscientious
workers in the Master's vineyard, and
they carry with them the good will of
many old friends in this county....
The Baptist Sabbath School picnicked
at Bayfield on Tuesday and had a
good time....The Sabbath School of
St Paul's church has decided to picnic
at Bayfield this month....The Willis
Church Sabbath School held its picnic
on the Recreation Park yesterday—
THE CLIN•TON NEW ERA
to replace the one recently burned
down. Mr Hartwell is doing the brick-
work for Mr Walter Core's new house.
W. Duncan showed us a strawberry
the other day measuring 83x7} inches,
and weighing over two ounces. Chas.
Calton, of Goderich township, left us a
basket of choice new potatoes on Sat-
urday. Mrs Porter, of Rattenbury
St., who has been confined to her bed
for a couple of weeks, is now able to
be around again. Mr Jos. Copp bas the
job of painting the Hotel Clarendon.
A road grader, addressed to Reeve
Burns, of Bayfield, arrived here this
week. New potatoes are selling at an
eq& valent of 52 per bushel; they won't
maintain that price long. In addition
to those published last week as having
passed at the Toronto Conservatory
of Music, the name of Miss Maud
Shannon, Clinton, should be added.
We are sorry to mention the death of
the nine -months old daughter of Mr
French, of Napanee Collegiate, which
occurred on Monday; the friends of Mr
and Mrs French here sympathize with
them in their bereavement; the remains
were interred by private funeral from
the home of Mr W. Taylor, father of
Mrs French, on Tuesday. The Ethiopa,
from New r ork, on which Mr and Mrs
Oluff sailed, landed on Tuesday. Cer-
tain boys, who are known, are in the
habit of stealing cherries on the pro-
perty of Mr Govet, and going through
adjoining ptoperty at unseemly hours
ri,.et riles:
Hot Weather
Snecials .
With the thermometer away up in the nineties light
Clothing is an absolute necessity. Stocks of Summer
Goods are well assorted here and no where will you get
better values.
Fine Fancy Dress Muslins, black and colors, regular 20c....15C
Hindoo Muslin, black only, will not turn green
Special line of white and colored Fancy Muslins ..
Newest patterns in Fancy Dimity Muslins ......
Print and Cambric Shirt Waists, fast colors
.. 15c
..18c
., 25c
...... ..,50c
Fine Muslin Shirt Waists, good patterns, fast colors,
detachable collars $1 15
Extra quality fast black cotton Hose, Hermsdorf dye,
special at
Ventilated Snminer Corsets, regular 75c quality
Fine Parasols, regular $1.75 and $1.90 qualities
See our window for some Parasol Bargains.
Ladies -fine ribbed Cotton Vests—
Men's Colored Shirt, good quality, fast colors, regular
75c and 90c.. - ...50c
Men's Cotton Underwear, single garment ...................25c
Men's fine French Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers, each...50C
19c
50c
.... $1 35
5c
Good Cotton Sox, three pairs for.......... .
• 25c
Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, spec'al lot to clear, choice ....25C
Another lot, extra fine qualities, good shapes, your choice 50c
75c
Boys striped Blazer Coats
Men's Light Vests, will wash and do up well, special $1.25 1.50
Men's light Weight Coats from.... • ..$1.25 Ul)
Letting go time
Has come for Millinery; watch our window for some
big bargains in Hats.
EARLY CLOSING—During July and August this store will
close every evening except Saturday, at 6 o'clock
I4ODGI3NS EROS.
Specials
For Ar
Hot = weather
Our Stock of - . .
Light Coats,
Light Vests,
Light Hats,
Lightro Underclothing,
Light Hosiery,
Is full and complete
See our great 25c Shirts and Drawers.
See our great 50c Shirts and Drawers.
Boys' Shirts 25c, 40c and
Men's Shirts 25c, 50c and 75c.
Special line of White Vests marked
'down from $1.50 to 50c.
Special line of Light Coats for $1.00.
The RecentFrost
Is now a "back number." The general expres-
sion now is, "Is it hot enough for you f" For
this kind of weather we have two rules to sub-
mit for your acceptance; try them when the
thermometrograph hovers round 90 ° in the shade
Rule I.
Don't worry, not even over that careless mistake when once male, re-
cognize it only if it oan possibly be repaired, and its repetition avoided.
To lament over it is worse than useless, and only cripples energy tor
further suooess.
Rule. II.
Have for immediate nee a selection from our stook of Fans, their cool-
ing effect is felt almost as soon as you look at them- We have all
styles from the generous Palm Leaf to the delicate creations in various
colors. The prides too will interest you, not only the passing interest
universally displayed in any seasonable article, but that "buying inter•
est" which rivets the attention of prospective buyers, combined with
their beauty of design and finish there is sterling worth, up-to-da.e con-
struction and a pride to suit all, While on the subject of cooling com-
fort don't overlook our great dollar Hammock, with or without pillow.
The W. D. FAIR CO
Clinton.
IF YOU WANT
BOOTS and SHOES
The place to buy them is at
W. TI4YLOR & SONS
We claim to have the best as well as the largest
assortment to choose from.
We court criticism and comparison of assortment
qualities and prices.
You can't judge of the great values we are offering
unless you come and see the goods for yourself. We
know that our prices are right. Therefore it's' a
pleasure to show you our stock and give you our
prices. You can save money every time by making
your purchases in all kinds of up-to-date Footwear at
Wm. Taylor & Sons
CLINTON.
We sell for Cash, that is why we sell so cheap.
g,MILLINERY
This week, in order to reduce our stock of Ladies' and
Children's Dress Hats and Sailors, so we maynot
carry many over, we offer you our choice
assortment at clearing prices.
Ladies' Sailor Hats, great sellers, high
or low crown, white, black, colors, - 25c
Ladies' Sailor Hats in white with black
band of ribbon, worth 75c, for - - 45c
Ladies' nobby short back Dress Sailors,
Trimmed, $1.25, for - - - - - 85c
Newest Styles, Lowest Prices at the Lead-
ing
eading Millinery Emporium.
corset Purchase
The other day we were offered a bargain
in Summer Corsets ; they are now
50c. here on sale, regular 75c for - - - 50e
Ladies' Hygiene Corset Waist in Cream,
Jackson Bros
The Famous Clothiers,
Coats Biotic, Clinton.
r ^slkllti►�a ! ^�.�
regular $1.25 for -
1
300 pairs Children's Cotton Hose - 5c
150 pairs Ladies' and Children's Lisle 44.
and Taffeta Gloves in Blk. and Col's 10c
W H I3EESLEY CO
The Ladies Favorite Establishment, P nton