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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1900-05-04, Page 10M-� May 4,< 190Q I Best. Ioleo Y'8,70:::::: . - Girl wauted-A irood girl wanted to do l'int'n n.. • Carpets !y r8a c A handsome American folding bed quartered out oak with i3titlsh plate stags THE CLINTON NEW ERA acv Beyond question the best variety and choice in car- pets you'll find anywhere near here is in our, Carpet Room. We show an assortment' that no store in these. parts can equal, our patterns are new - and up-to-date and we are d willing to have you match values against any. you'll find anywhere. Just now our an- nual clearing out of remnants at greatly reduced prices makes it possible. for people who have a small room to cover to save some money. We have sold a big lot the past week but still have a good assortment left. Here are a few lines we carry. Tapestry Carpets Get a good. Tapestry Car- -pet and (not necessarily a high priced one) 'and you'll_ not be disappoin ted inthe wear. We are showing some particularly handsome designs this season, Heavy Tapestry Carpet; gives very 2e good wear, bit and mise pattern .. (30: d Tapeetry Carpet, heavy pile, ggo patterns,and o goodn colorings will stand hard wear and look well 50, 60c Very handsome designs in Tapestry Carpets, the newest spring color- ing, firm, close pile downright gold. value 75e and 80c Brussels and 14xminlister Handsome design and the newest colorings in these ppo - ular and durable carpets, they � r ey are the kind to give almost endless wear. Heavy Brussels Carpet, thick and firm pile, large and medium • pat- terne and the latest coloringe,extra value at 90c, $1, 1.25 Axminister Carpet, has the. appear- ance of -velvet and does not cost as mush, beautiful designs at $1.00 1;25 Wools and Unions The wools and unions we . sell are the best in Canada. They are made from the best selected yarns, thoroughly scoured and colors are guaran- teed not to run. Heavy Union Carpet, pattern that looks well and will stand hard wear 30c floral pattern Heavy Union Carpet, new patterns, strong yarns, firmly woven, a car- pet that gives excellent wear 37 •c Very heavy Union .Carpet, newest colorings- and patterns, specially Oc good value ' Heavy all wool Carpet, 2 ply, made. from clean and strong yarns, .new est 1900 designs 75c The beat super 2 ply all wool Carpet, handsome colors and patterns, the best all wool carpet made inQangda ..90c Hemp Carpets By far the best ranges of Hemp Carpets we've ever shown is now in our . shelves, good patterns and newest col- oring*, qualities that give good wear. 1`2ic,:15c, 17e, 20e, 25c. Elegant Window:Draperies Our spring stook of Window. Draperies of all kinds is -one of the best we have ever shqwn. .Full of the latest dEap. ery novelties and the most of it imported ' direct' from the British manufacturer. There is style and value here that make this the best place to buy Curtain materials of all kinds. Some price hiuts Strong Lace Curtains, good size and nip,c .new pattern, taped edges ........ Good Lace Curtains, taped edges, string net, good patterns, 2i or 3 yards long .. 50c Lace Cnrta,as, strops, net, new .pat- terns new cord edge, 38. inches aide, 4;i yards long 70C Lace curtains, good pattern, very strong ne•, u.ie of the best medium priced bedroom curtains we ever told, strong edge, 3 yards long, °50 90c inches wide Art Muslims Strong Art Muslin; fast colors, 80 in- cbes OC wide 86 Inch fine Art Muslin, new pat- terns and colorings, with or with- out border.. . 1 Our Special at $1 —Lace Cur- tains, handsome '.design, fine, strong net, 34 yards long, 50 inches wide, extra good :value Lace . Curtains, . extra strong nes,. heavy design, ' open mesh, very 1,50 strong and servioabie , Fine Lace Curtains, handsome -$oral patterns, very fine net, new cord edge,several designs to select from, exceptionally good value 2,00 Very handsome designs in fine Not- tingham Lace Curtains, beautiful scroll and tioral patterns, new cord edge....... 2.50, 3.50, 4.50 5.00 1.00 Damask, Curtains Some very handsome pat- terns in Damask and Tapestry 'Curtains, ins, shades of in s a es crimson green, fawn and terra cotta $3.25, .$1.501 $6.00 Vo t of mirror. A snap. Applas the New ERA solos (atOIvo ammo. MoVINti$.—J. McHardy will occupy Mrs Townsend's house on Huron St., R. Fitzsirnione moving to that of P. H. Powell, the latter going to live on3. 0. Elliott's farm in Goderich township. The Misses Mains will move to the house occupied by J. Wilkie, dentist, on Rattenbury street. TUR MARKETS. --There is no change in the market price for produce, and the quantity keeps up to the regular trade. (lantelon Bros. again shipped the usual amount east. Butter is quoted at froth llc to 12c, and eggs at 9c to 10c; potatoes frons 20c to 25c. Early vege- tables are more profuse than last week, the gardeners having a plentiful supply. Tan ASSESSMENT ROLL.—Assessor T.Uottle has handed in his roll as early as usual, and we have taken a hurried glance at it. We learn that there is an increase in real estate and also in the total assessment. The population has decreased slightly. There were 20 births during the year. There are 70• cattle, 151 horses and 132 dogs in the corporation, THE BIOGRAPH.—Edison's bioaraph gave an entertainment to a crowded house on Tuesday night, with pictures humorous, South African scenes, and notable people and events. Those who were there said that some of the pic- tures were good,. but many'were very dim, and the phonograph bad a cold. Nevertheless it afforded great amuse- rilent for the children. RELIEF FOR OTTAWA=HULL--An ef• for t should be •Made to be as generous as other towns and send releif to the, sufferers from fhelate Ottawa -Hull fire. The council should not be behind others but vote a sum to be forwarded by the Clerk The express companies ' have. kindly expressed their willingness to, send' clothing or other 'material gratis so if any article is left at the Naw ERA we will see that it will be sent direct.. THEOLOGIANS OF . VICTORIA. — The result of the exon -is. in the faculty of theology at Victoria University, Tor- onte are -eat; and from t he • names mentioned are two who are well. known to our readers. A. E. M: Thomson,. of Tuckeremitlr, has succeeded,. jp apolo- getics .antl'ethics, "new testament exe- gesis, and 'historical theology; H. E. Kellington, of .Nile, in apalogetice and ethics, theology, old testament exege- sis, historical theology and practical theology. WILL ATTEND CHURCH.—The mem- bers of the Clinton lodge of I. 0. 0. F. will •celebrate its Slat anniversary by attetiding divine worship at theRatten- bury.St.:Methoc ist church on Sunday evening, vi hen •the paster will preach an appropriate sermon to the brethren. _the Woodmen of the World of town 'swill attend in a body on next Sunday the morning service at the Baptist church, and Rey.Mr Murduck will give a.suitable. discourse. Visiting•ibrethren made welcome. , DOHERTY'S SAWMILL. —The sawmill is nearing.completion.and will be..reed v in a few Weeks, so we learn. H. B. Chant is superintending the machinery. and .fittings and will see that every thing is put into first class shape, The firm will .run the mill in connection with the organ factory. At present the yard is full of logs—small and large —ready for the mill and will be cut in- to lumber. It will not be long before the hum of the sawmill will be heard and limber piles will occupy all the space around. IMPROVEMENTS.—John Bell, Albert street, has added improvements to his residence, A. Couch is enlarging his house, and also making changes. 3, J. Fisher has repainted, Mrs W. Taylor's house on Rattenbury street. The r- sidence of A, Couch, on Huron street, is haviny improvements made in hay- ing several bedrooms, a bath roam and a bay window added by J. Dayment and his men ; J. Gardner is doing the plastering and lathing. and J. Rider is. doing the brick work. Jas. Shepperd' is building anew residence on Mary street. George A. Rorke -has let the contract for a new residence to S. S. Cooper. 10c , I THE ADJOIIRNEr) GASES.—The three licenses applied for at the annual meet- ing, and which were held over to be decided upon at an adjourned meeting held at the Inspector's office, were dealt with by the cosnmissionere on the 28th ult. The house of N, G. Hogg, S,nith's Hill, was granted a license. Petitions against the granting of such to E. Sy- monds, Saltford, and John Hamilton, Belfast, were presented, claiming that licenses are notrequired at these places; the commissioners, therefore, only granted a three months' extension, so as to allow the .proprietors time to dis- pose ispose of: stock, &c. After the three months are up the West Riding will have two licenses less. Last yearthere were 30 hotel, 2 shop and 2 brewery 11- cenees-.--in all 34; this year time will be only 211 hotel and 2 shop licensee—a total of 80. A Cffit7Rcg W'anDING.--,A pretty evept occurred at St, Joseph's R. 0. church on Monday, at 10 a. in., When Itev Father West celebrated the wed- ding ceremony of Miss Maggie, youna- eet daughter of Daniel Shanahan, to J. P., son of Chas. McIntosh, of Huilrstt. The bride, supported by her niece,Miss McGuire, and the. groom, withie brother Wm, as groomsman, entered the church to the sweet strains of the church organ, played by Mise Ada 3onee, of town. Both ladies looked charming in their wedding attire. At - ter the ceremonythe attests partook of a dinner at the ome of the bride, and the happy couple left that afternoon for their future home on the 5th con. of Hallett whore Mr McIntosh has an excellent farm acroee from that of his parents. We join in many well wishes for their future happtnrtee. BADLY BtTitNT.--Oharles Wilson's young son, of hardly three years of age, was severely burned the other day by running into the retrains of a bon - the on Rattenbury street, near his res- idence.The youngster was out on the street kicking around the leaves and ashes. Running into the partially dead fire, and "happening to stand awhile, his feet bean to burn. Be. coming frantic, the little fellow fell backwards on the hot coals, and just at this moment Mrs Hilton, who was leaving the rectory gate, ran and picked hiss up and took him into the house, where she dressed hie severe and pain-, ''' � -* .ww ett■tt� ful wounds. Mrs Hilton has been a onal uldttoecliv she happenedaong,ashe fortunate Handsome Curtain Muslins, new col. orings and patterns, or . fine white with coin orfancyepote,123e,20,; 25c• New Blouses Elegant spring .designs in fancy cotton blouses .were opened out last week. Of. many of the beat we Ilave but one or two of 'a size, and people who like best choice will buy early Very stylish blouses in percales, cambrics and lawns 75e, *1,00, $L50 NEW MILLINERY Y •. . There's always something' now to be seen'in our show- room. There's:vnever a week vases but new goods are opened out and the stock is always,brigbt, fresh and attractive. You'll Ind this 'meek NEW FLOWERS NEN TRIMMMINCS ,NEW Hrs NEW SAILORS NEW AMERICAN SAILORS AND READY. TO -WEAR HATS a eadyatrlmmed Hats, $2.50 We Will `bt read Saturday with a big lot of our famous line of ready-trtmnled hats at $2.50. They are marvels if millinery, elegance, style and value, and are not equalled on the trade. • 1 EDGE a 4 r Men were at. the moinentengaged elee- where. The ebild'e bower extremities were severely horned, its shoes burned •o a crisp, but we are glad to know that no serious results are anticipated. NOTES. --James N. Foster, youngest son of John Poster, of town, sailed on he S, S, Lake Huron front St. John, N, B., on e3.prH 25th,. for England; he . goes as'igen' for Underwood & Under - wend, Tornntn, dealers in gtereogticon wiews, W. Coats is expecting to re- cleve a consignment of rose bushes from Ireland; be isa specialist in roses, and has over a thousand different var- let ies arletles in his garden, The town of Edin• Ninth, North Dakota, near which are - located a number of IUuronians, was completely destroyed by ;are on the 20th of April. Will Rose, Goderich, eon -in-law of George Cottle, bas some notion of moving to Vancouver, The butchering business bought by R. Eitz- elmone Brom F. H. Powell, will be con- ducted by I-Iarry,Fitzsimons; he will take possession of it on Saturday next. Sligh.taccidents have happened to, two ladies of town lately; the other day Mrs J. 0. Stevenson suffered a sprained wrist, and Mra (`rich a sprained ankle. The firemen were out testingthe en- gine and boss on Monday night; - it works excellently. Quite "a number of our sports went out fishing Tuesday; some reports say they were very suc- cessful, bat others are contradictory. 0, Cooper 34 Co. have a nice display of Scotch motto stone crockery which they 'imported ,?erect from Scotland through a Hamilton firm; this is the third lot that this grocery has received since Christmas, end it is eagerly taken up by those loyal to Auld Scotia. The main streets wore watered on Saturday 'by the hose, wixiela was much appre. ciated by the cit izensand business men; T. Miller started on Tuesday with the watering cart. . Prom May 15th to Sept. 15th, every evening except Satur- day, and previous to holidays, the gro- ceries wil4 close at 7 p. m ; those who signed theagreernetit are 0. Cooper & 0o„ J. W. Hill, F. Melville, H. Wiltse, J. W. Irwin, N. Robson and Oantelon Bros. The C, (l, I+, band was appre- ciated by the citizens on last Thursday evening, for the excellent selections rendered. In many towns the poll -tax collector is on his ;sounds; some of these officials a s saythe Psalmist mist was right when he said "all taco ala liars," when -it comes to collecting this yearly tax. Regular meeting of the town council willhe held on Monday, evening next. The shareholders of the Gun Club of town met last night (Thursday) at the Clarendon 'hotel to consider the leasing of its grounds to the Agricultural So- ciety; if so, this property with other alongside will make an excellent exhib- ition ground and speed track. Our nitro rode were ready for. Wednesday, the opening day•of the iI-hrtg season;• we may now expect ea- hear some great fish stories, hut S. Davis tells us that he always waits a month before he ex- pects to hear a strange fish= yarn or even tells one. Rumor went around on Saturdayy morning that the Organ Fac- tory was on the; Mr Doherty says he cannot. understand how the report got around excepta mistake was made by some one taking the train whistle forthat of the rectory. A.Forrester is agent for the' Stearns bicycle; he dis- posed of two wheels this week, one to W. McDonald, of Porter's Hill and the other to•VVill. Rattenbury,nf town. W. U. Searle, who is an authority on small fruit and its care, informs us that this is the time of the year to book atter the. currant bushes; ,hellebore should be us- ed when the eggs are on the leaves, J. McLeod, representing VV, L. Ouimette, of Londesboro, was in town on Satur- day passing two Sharpies Cream Sep° orators through the c'ttetoma;hejreporte a brisk demand for elhar plies Separator, this being the third consif;urnent pates ed this season. Chas. (look informs us that he expects the wonderful Drags lily, in which the public are greatly In- terested, to be out in bloom early next week. Oommencing May 1st the 5 -min- ute time allowed for outside phoning has been reduced to 3 minutes; if oyer this length of time extra will be charg- ed. A party of young people spent an enjoyable time on Tuesday eyening, at M. McEwen's, 2nd con., Stanley, The bowlers played their first game on -Tuesday afternoon on the old lawn;the new geeen is being prepared rapidly under the direction of the vice-presid- ent J.Johnston. TbeseeSundays we are enjoyingwhatlare styled"door stepSun• days' ; what a treat it is to enjoy them after our long weary cold weather. A number of cyclists wet emit on Sunday; Bayfield was the objective point . for many. In last Saint day's Mail and Empire we notice Miss Mountcastle'e poem "A.Cal1 to Arms" was published by Flaneur; complimentary remarks were attached to it. We learn that there is a likelihood of Dr. T C. Bruce locating at Sault Ste, Marie, Ont.; he gives up possession of bis office on June 1st. An auction sale of the of fects of the estate of the late. A. MCAT• lister wilt be held at the residence, PrincessSt.,on.Saturday, atone o'clock; D.Dickinson, auctioneer, will wield the hammer. H,C.Brewer, of the Moron's' bank, bought aCleveland wheel from A. T. Cooper for' his suns. Upon re- quest of the employees the organ fac- tory will shutdown at one o'clock each Saturday during May, June, July and Augnst; this is pleasant news to the workmen, as it will afford .them half a holiday each week. Rumor Was cur- rent on Wednesday that word was re- ceived by telegram from South Africa regarding our brave A.B. Webb;' it was said he was fatally injured, but on en. gutty we learn that no such word was received at either offices. The W. K., M.D. club were entertained by Miss M. Bell on Thursday evening•of last week. Those wishing to play tennis this season are requested to hand in their names to President M. D. McTaggart. or Secretary S. Jackson; it is expected there will be a large number of members .this year. The implement agents are thick in the country these days, so the farmers tell us. C. Wallis. shipped a car load of hogs to Toronto on Monday, and S. SnSith three of cattle'on "Wednesday:. ' We have been requested' to announce_ that both express companies will carry, gratis,clotht.ra or other materiai•to be sent to the sufferers from. the' Ottawa - Hull disaster; this is an act which should he greatly appreciated by all,as. anything whatever -.wilt be cheerfuliy received. ' A. T. Cooper disposed of a number of wheels the past week; Peter Hay got a Crescent; Percy Johnston, Lester Sage, Norman Webb and Bert Sage, Canada Cycle Co. wheels. There is a general cleaning up of 'yirds and gardens going on in town; this is what should be attended to as it gives the • town a much better appearance. We learn that Miss -Cole, (niece of J. Ridout, of town,) is seriously ill at Carberry, N. W. T., where she had gone just a 'few weeks ago; it is doubtful of her re - co very,thetrouble being inflmmation of the lungs. J, and S. ()roll are busy- these usythese days attending to work in- plast- ering and other repairs; they report that this is a busier season than last. A. Innes while breaking in a young horse the other day 'received a kick on the chest, at first,it was thought to be yery serious but he is around again as usual. There has .been frost during ,several days this week. change Thought To Action Still thinking about putting Wall Paper on your room. Come to us and we will show goods and prices that positive- ly cure these acute attacks of hesitation. The W. D. FAIR CO, Clinton, "Often the Cheapest—Always .the Best." 101)41011100104111041110001041001/0000 eW Siring Goods h1f.•Taylor &Son's R Calle Solicited. `Ke sell everything in Modern.. Footwear. Our Stock - its equalled by few. & etrcelled by none Specjal values in Ladies', RineBoots and Oxfords We shall be pleased to show you our stock and give you our, prices. It might be in ye pocket . Our Spring stook of Boots and Shoes is now complete. It is use- less to specify. _We have all the very jatest styles . and our prices are right, - The immense demand for our Shoes -is theevidencethat our ef- forts to f-forts'-to supply reliable and up-to- date footwear has caught the ` at- tention of shrewd buyers Gentlemen, try a pair of. the. Celebrated American Floesheim Shoes.. Yon cannot get better value. Doubtful if you oan do as well. We guarantee every pair to give entire satisfaction We buy. and 'sell for °Gash. See our"Boys'and Girls'Schooi Boots W. Taylor & son Cash and One Price Eggs tali as Cash Insurance office at the store www"wwwwwwww CKSON :egos, Departmental Children's Straw Sailors A big purchase last fall for spot cash :enables us to' offer Children's Sailors at 20c 'a pair. You can have them ]n fancy straws, plain white or plain blue. These are the biggest snaps we have offered for some time, and they are easily worth 35e. Children's Vestee . Suits We bought 50 Children's .Vestee Suits in sizes 23 to 26, at a price— They are made from good, solid tweed, large sailor collar, with three rows of braid, pants lined and a piece for repairs. They are extra, good value at $3, but as long as they last the price is only $2.25 Our Boys' School Pants 50c, 60c, and 75c Made by ourselves, and not equalled in Canada for the money.Sold by the hundreds and gives the greatest satisfaction. Made in a variety of patterns. No line of goods ever offered has been such a sue - Gess. Odd Coats and Vests of the same material can be had. 50c shirts The best value in the trade Whiternlaundrled Shirts, 5Oc Black Sateen Shirts ....Sec Men's Working Shirts .... 50e Regatta Shirts...:. _ .... 50e Our assortment is the largest to be seen anywhere Store KING QUAL*ITY stands for all that is finest in women's shoes. It means grace, style, comfort and economy, all for $3. It might easily be $5. These are the sort of .shoes that please fastidious dressers. We are sure they would please you if you will allow cls ��‘�,1 l ► l to introduce you. ' ' TRADE' MARK King Quality's the E>Ksv .name--$3. ee---$3• EM& QUAUI Bicycle Shoes Goodyear Welt Slater Method . Unlike most bicycle shoes of other makes,the eater Bicycle Shoe looks as well as a walking shoe as ifeels who working the pedals. It is made of Seal Brown and Black Kidduek, which resists water and dust, and is proof against perspiration rot- ting. It is unlined, for coolness and lightness. The sole is of chrome tanned elk hide,tough h and rubbery to grip pedals and resist cutting. Has a bicycle keel. The shank and quarter are stiff, with a reinforcing strap up the back to' prevent back seam from,ripping, while the forward part of the shoe is pli- able as a moccasin. Made from anti•streteh quarter, rein forced. Certainly the best bicycle shoe at any money in Canada. Price, $3 pr Pair JACKSON BROS., IntrgiNTAL mompummtmmmommik ClitOn