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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton New Era, 1901-12-20, Page 13seas ember 20th, 1901 NEW 'ERA cop/e iwhq-k f'1a1t1 People, who for one reason or another, wait un - the last few days before the holidays to do their lying, will find shopping here easy and convenient. verything that a Dry Goods Store sells, that is suit - for Christmas giving, is here in generous quang- os Assortments are large enough of most lines to Lye almost unlimited choice and everything is arran- ed for easy seeing and buying. The store is bright id attractive with fresh new merchandise bought. ex- r and you will find r�ssly for the Holiday trade many helpful suggestion if you but visit the store. ;HRISTMAS HANDKERCHIEFS • ° Beyond question or the shadow of a doubt the best y is nosuch varietyor no such intown is here. There 1 nek l i nes in any other store. We know this is a strong statement at you can prove its truthfulness by comparing stocks here ith others. These few price hints will give you an idea of fat we are doing. 'army Handkerchiefs aildrens fancy patterned Handker- chiefs, great variety of designs that *mild please the little ones, at 2 for 5c, 3 for 10e Sr 5c adies fancy muslin Hanikerchiefs, fancy embroideried and trimmed with lace, at, 5c & 10c ladies fancy Swiss muslin Handker- chiefs, neat embroidery and lace edges an immense range of pat- terns, at, 12c, 15e& 20c. Tery fine quality Irish and Swiss Em• broideried Handkerchiefs, pure linen and fine Swiss muslins, em• broidery and lace edges, dozens of :beau"tiful designs to select from and the best values we have ever shown at the price, each 25 cte. llxtra fine linen and lixwiss muslin. Handkerchiefs, dainty and delicate designs on the' finest of linen and lawn, great variety of patterns and not many of any 3one n e0c kind, 60c & each75 Xtra fine quality Embroidered Handkerchiefs, beautiful designs,, two or three o f a r more than not t pattern. - embroiderie3 and lace trimmed. at ..$1.00 & 51.25 Plain Handkerchiefs. We buy our plain Handkerchiefs dir- ect irect from the makers in Ireland and you can depend ou them being pure linen. Ladies hem -stitched Cambric Hand- kerchiefs, nice fine quality, inch hem. 5 cts each, or 6 for 25e Ladies pure linen hem -stitched Hand- kerchiefs, fine quality, narrow, medium, and wide hems, each 15e, 20c, ..&. 25c. Ladies fine Cambric hem -stitched Handkerchiefs, linen finished, hems assorted widths 10c & 15e. Silk Handkerchiefs r%DAY, DEO Vach18O1. NOTES, --On Monday evening H. SHOULD BE GRANTED. -•- lila Wiltele's chimney was on fire and where in this issue appears a slaw made quite a display of fireworks •, it relating to a proposition that the town was juet seen in time and a bad fire council shall grant the Jackson Manu, was averted, ..-Insurance calenda re facturing 0o, exemption from taxation for next year are being asked for by on their manufacturing premises, on LOCAI. NOTICES our subscribers ; agents who baYe Rattenbury street, for a. period of ten Christmas orans.e, Mute aria Dandies. thew to spare would find it' ppr6fttable years. The Matter Is to be voted on at Mixedcandies at so per pound At J,w.Ti3wrx.to lease a quantity at the Now ERA the approaching municipal elections, g O 'a i�cs. 1 for :distribution,....Charlie Creighton, and there should not be a vote cast late of Brantford, hies taken chargeof against it. The business is one that• the Seafnrtb Sun ; some of his news- deserves encouragement, The firm paper training on the Nnw ER,9, may has already invested considerable capl- help him to make the Sun shine all the tal, and are building up a manutactur- more brightly We congratulate in business that may mean a good ourparingfriend W. F. Oantelon, eon deal for the town in the"future, and of Wm Cantelou, of town, in having every reasonable assistance should be passed successfully his recent junior afforded them. We believe that all examination at the Ontario college of our townspeople need is an opportunity Pharmacy, Toronto and in the high- to chow their good will and eympathy, est in subject we notice Will stood and the by-law will be carried sweep- among the five highest in practical ing. The amount of the exemption ior. chemise ry ;• R. Crawford,. formerly trifling. compared with the benefits with R. B. Combe, who did not write that are likely to ensue. on all the subjects owing to the death WEDDING BELLS..— Cupid has of his fatherat the time, was granted scored another victory, for on Wednes- a pass standing to enter his senior day, at the home of Mr and Mrs B. course., .. J. B. Rumball came near los- Webb, their daughter.Mise Emrna,wae ing his little fox terrier the other day joined in marriage to Charles J. Paul - by poison. but Dr Ball came to the res- on. whose home is in Iowa. The cere- cue, ..Among the shipments this week mony was performed by Rev Dr Gif- was two carloads containing 330 lambs. ford,of Oaterio street'church, in the by Upas. Wallis for Buffalo..., Mr .presnce ot a few relatives and friends Blackwell, of Carlow, and John Fer- at 1130 a.m. The bride, dressed' in a guson, of Auburn, have each purchased beautiful white costume, was assisted peautitul�gg,old medal Newcombe pianos . by Mies Tena Campbell, of Stratford, - froni0, igoare's music store; Mr Hoare also prettily attired ; her, niece looked has been making a number of good' sweet in white, as flower girl. The sales lately....The Collegiate .board groom was supported by A. B. Webb. held its regular monthly meeting on Congratulationswere. followed by a Monday night with a quorum present; dainty dinner,and the newly wed were the only business transacted was the passing of a few accouiae.,..Last Sat- driven to the depot, leaving on the 4.15 p.m. train,for their new home in Iowa. urday Auctioneer Dickinson held a sale The brideis well known here and, has at the Commercial Hotel of some 24 numerous friends from whom valuable cows, but bidding was slow and only presents were Deceived the groom i.li, some six were sold.... Although we we understand, studying, preparatory have given our readers the benefit of to go as a missionary to bouth Africa. extra reading matter by supplying a We wish the happy •couple every joy, e ardor and prosperity wherever they may go. Japanese Silk Handkerchiefs, hem stitched, embroideried initials, each 25 cts. J: • anese Silk Handkerchiefs, -large Sze, fine quality, .wide'_ hem, .em- broideried initials or plain,:. each. 50c uentlemens Handkerchiefs Gentlemen's Cambric Handkerchiefs,. hems'.itcbed or plain,clear•linen fins ish 5c 10c & 15c each Gentlemen's , emen's pure linen Handkerchiefs, plain or hemstitched, real Irish lin- en, fine qualities, each 20c, 25e & 300, CHANGES. --Mrs Thomson, of the gravel, rood, Huliett, has moved into town occupying the residence, Albert street north, which she bought from Win Foster; her removal to town means that her son. will still live on the farm and take in a partner, the happy event to take place on Ohristmas day. CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS. The store windows have all put an holiday attire, and look very pretty and tempt- ing. Owing to limited space. we can- not make mention as we would like of the different store windows, and at . any rate it would be difficult to desig- nate the prettiest, although there are evidences of superiority in some stores. T HE SICK.—Mrs Perrin, Ontario street, has been very ill with con- gestion of the lungs; her friends wish her a speedy recovery. J. McIntyre, we are pleased to learn, is improving; he has been laid up for three weeks as the result ot a sprain received while at work MT, or S. S. Cooper, . and ie yet un- able to work. (leu, Marshall ie con- fined to bed with typhoidrfever; we hope he may soon be around again. We are sorry to learn that F. R. Hort gene is laid up with a severe attack of pleurisy, and is unable to attend to his duties at the Palace. , THE MACY"CONCERT.— Every person whc has attende I both the entertainments given so far by the Star Course, are much in favor of the last one, It seemed that an idea was supplement they will, wetrust, p prevalent that one man could not en the encroachment at this time of the. monotony, y audience without havingr year byour advertisers on our general monotony, bull that was dispelled, for the concert given by J. Williams Macy, local matter; this is their season for in - New York's favorite humorist and nut- forming the public as to their stocks of fo-basso, was splendid. There was a goods selected for the Christmas trade better attendance than at the former and it is ours for making up the defic• one. .He appeared in eight numbers ne ient revenues of the dull months.... recitals, stories and pantonines and Knowing that their teacher, :Mies Me, rendered four songs ; the repertoire Kay, ie;about to leave Clinton and will was well' selected and his voice is , •rich teach in one of the departments in Sea - and clear, while his appearance on the forth public school, the senior boys of :is,pleasing and respectful., The the department presented her with a stage next. concert will be the' Mozart Sym - nail ebony ink stand and. silver phony Clut? in January but the enact nail file, as a slight mark of their ap- date is not.decided. Predation;Miss McKay leaves (Anton CHRISTMAS FURS or ot Man eople select furs for holiday gifts and nothing makes a more welcome present for a Lady as something. goo d in furs. Our stock of furs for Christmasis very large, in it ou will find almost everything that is fashionablein • furs: Qualities are all absolutelyreliable, and n o inferior furs of any kind can be had at this store. RUFFS Plain black Oppossum Ruffs, trimmed With head and claws, thick even fur, good quality 33.00. Imitation Mink Ruff, shaped, real fur, nicely trimmed with Sable tails, each 53.75 Siood�quality Electric Seal Ruff, 27 inches long, thick even fur, trimmed with sable tails, each $5.00. grey Ltmb Ruffs, even curl, head, claws and tail 83 25 & $4.50 Ohio . Sable Ruff, thick bushy fur, shaped, good length, 10 large sable tails, each $6.50. Ohic Sable Ruffs, extra large size, thick close fur, nicely trimmed with thick bushy tails, shaped long front, extra special value at 88.50. Alaska Sable Ruffs, made from selected skins, new goods just received the last few weeks, some very fine pieces in the lot, trimmed witb thick bushy tajle......, $10 00 $13.00 $15.01 & $20.00. APS .Children's grey lamb caps, nice even curl, quilted satin lining, each..$2.75 No 1 quality Gre'" ml► Caps, choice goods,weil d ltned,each $3.75 Men's Tasmanian Beaver Caps, a cap that will wear well and have a good appearance, each $3 Men's Imitation Otter: Cap, dark fur, looks well and wears 'well' ..... ,$3 Men's Bokaran'Caps, very much like a Persian Lamb, not quite.as fine a curl,satin lining,well made, each 04.50 Men's Persian. Lamb Caps,- choice se- lected skins, bright and gloss v, best of linings, each.............57 and iF10 MUFFS French Coney Muftis, well made, thick fur, each $1,50 Fine quality. Imitation Bear Muffs, thick fur, well made, each ...'...... $2 Natural Oppossum Muffs,full size,best quality fur, each $3 Ohio Sable 'Muff, No 1, quality, best of trimmings, well made, extra good value at each $6.50 Real Alaska Sable Muffs,. made from choice selected skins, very fine qual. ity, undyed, close thick fur $10 to lilt CAPERINES ' Caperines are more popularttian ever,'and.our stock to -day the largest we have ever shown. erine, good quality Astrachan and lectrlc Seal, top of collar and edge f the Astrachan, pointed front and rick, two heads -and two large,bushv' , silk lined $14.00 ire, Electric Seal edged with blue ossum, front and top of collar ppossum, satin lined, long front, le tails 16.50 rim Seal Caperine, comes down well at back, lone front, top of collar edge and front of No. 1 quality Ohio Sable, silk lined, 6 large sable tails, each $20.00 Electric Seal Oaperine, collar and ' edge Greenland Seal, sable tails, silk lined $14,00 Electric Seal Caperine, collar and edge of Ohio Sable, trimmed with beads and sable tails, each 818.00 Black Oppossum Caperine, circular shape, high storm collar, chain fast- ener, each $0.00 Fur Lined Capes Black Matalaese, full size, Thibet col- let, nice fur lining 5`20.00 Cape of blackBroadel'othl glossy finish, will not spot or shrink, full size, large collar of black Thibet, front I trimmed with same, lined with good i quality fur, a stylish and comfortable garment .525.00 jape of blacks 1Vlatalasse best qual• sty", large collar of No. l 8hio Sable, front trimmed with same, lined with A good quality fur, each :1.00 Fur jackets ur Jackets we sell are absol te. e; 60 much faith have We .,irL Black Astrachan °epergne, circular shape, highcollar,quiltedlining, each $0.00 Children's Grey Lamb collars, high col- lars, good quality fur, each $5,00 and $6,00 Alaska Sable and Persian Lamb Cap- erine, body of good. quality Persian Lamb, Collar and edge of Alaska Sable, circi.lar shape, satin lined, each, $42.50 Persian Lamb Caperine, long front,No, 1, skin, collar and edge of choice Alaska Sable, circular shape, satin lined, each..... ....,....4$45,00 Ladies Astrachan Gauntlets,goodqual ity fur, kid palm, wool lining, per pair. 84;50 Ladies' Persian Lamb Gauntlets, nice even, glcteycurl, kid palm,.>wool lin- ing, cuff se ed with qnilted satin, Per pair.. .... $I00 them that we are willing to give any ,reasonable guarantee as to their qua!, sty.• We buy them from firms who absolutely refuelto make tip inferior garments of an . ind..,cn: with many fond remembrances for her SHAKESPEARE CLUB.—One . of numerous friends whom she has made the most interestin and profitable while here....CollectorWheatley has meetings of the ShakespeareClub was received about $13,000 of the town's held at the home of Mr W. Doherty taxes but there is a little over $800` yet last Friday evening. The characters— out to be collected,.'..Cantelon Bros Ia o Cassio, Desdemona and Othello shipped about 4000 lbs of roll butter. to 1; p were well portrayed by Misses Brick- Halifax and Quebec the past week; but- enden, .11..Combe, . Macnaughton and ter is quoted et 14c to 15c. and eggs to1 . Doherty iesnectively. Mies' Combo have risen from 15., 8c.....R. Fitz' ably discussed' Shakespeare motive in . simons made a shipment of a carload writing Othello ;. Mies C. 'Macnaugh of hogs to Collingwood on Monday.'... ton gave a unique paper ..on "What Miss. Kerr is learning photography at might have been'; the contrasts in Henry's studio; Mies Cottle has ;re- characters were well brought ' out by signed and it le said is to take up Mies Snell. A paper on Fatalism domistic science with a class, of two. versus Libertarianieml +by Miss N. 3, Scruton, an old timer, at the butch- Combe, B.. A., was an excellent review ering, is now assisting at A. Couch's of the whole play and accomplished butcher store ' during the holidays ; all that could be desired in favor of John is a good hand and has many libertarianism. friends who would only like .to see bim remain here permanently- There MUSICAL CLUB.—The second mus- were three wedding parties left Clin- icale.of the club was held at the reef- ton depot on Wednesday afternoon ;: dance of Mrs D.F,Macpherson on Wed- there is still more to follow. The nesday evening, when there was agood heaviest. snow fall was on Wednes- attendance. The program dealt entire- day night • some say there was six to ly with Mendelssohn, Schumann and Schubert ,• 'compositions were as •fol- lows Mendelssohns . "Midsummer Night's Dream' Mrs M.Hai•dy-Smith; address,. Mendelesohn and contempor Ladies' istraehan Jackets, 27 inches t long, highstorm collar, black brocade mercerized1it4ing, good fine curl, will wear well, each..................... Ladies black Astracjian Jacket, 24 inches long, high storm collar, re- veres, quilted satin lining, made from sof`, pliable sir;•-+ even glossy curl, each......... 0......•...1....30.00 Black Astre,Jlun Jackets, very fine quality,, made from select skins, glos- inees,l,ghtll .5g,rverehiquality r...,..3370 ary German composers. W. Brydone; "On Song's Bright .Pinions", Miss Mc- Oorvie; duet. "O,wert Thou in the Cold Blast", Mrs R P Reekie and W P Spald- ing ; Papillon No. 2", Mies Hallie Combe ; Serenade, Mrs McHardy- Smith : intermission; Schubert -"Every path is now Forsaken"; Mies M. Mc- Naughton ; c -Naughton.:; notes on Mendelssohu's Elijah, W. Q. Phillips ; selections from Elijah, trio -"Lift Thine Eyes", aria. "0 Rest in the Lord", , re Chown ; Schumann - piano, se Newcombe. Theabove waw ful as enjoyable : as the first recital an judging from the number present is evidence thattae. membership is increasing ; at present it numbers over 40 members. WEDDINGS GALORE. — Matri- many has assumed an epedemic in Clinton and neighborhood and a`num- ber of young people are rushing into. itjudging from the many "tips" we have been given ; it seems Cupid hue been busy of late for we have some fifteen on our string, half a dozen of them being parties in the country, while the rest are connected . with young people of the town. We know of six weddings on Christmas day alone and nearly that number on New- Years while there are quite a few around these dates in the holiday sea-' son. Invitations are out for the marri- age of 14. Gardiner (son of Mrs, Miss Feather, of town,) to of Rochester, on the 23rd inst. and on this came date Geo Haxby, formerly of here, will take as his bride a Winnipeg ladyy. On Christmas Miss Macmordie, of liippen, will be wedded to J. Thom- son, of Hallett, and a. . Clinton event will be the nuptials of Miss Lily Mc- gown to W. E, l)oupe, of Woodham, NewYears day will see a few of these events transpiring and wedding bells will ring in Tuckersmith — among others will be that of J. Pepper to Miss Annie Carter besides a few not to be mentioned at present. SPORTING MATTERS. --A most important organization—the' Clinton Rifle Association—bas been formed here, with about 53 members. Owing to the liberality of the Dominion Gov- ernment it gives gratis to Clinton 10 or more rifles, and 5000 rounds of.ammu- nition—equal to 100 rounds to each member, and for this consideration they belong to the 'reserve force of Canada.' A xoom about 50 feet long wilt be secured for target practice with the Morris`.: tube, for storage, and a meetingplace forgeneral business. At a meetng held last Friday night the following officers were elected: --Son. Pres., J. Raneford; Hon, Vice, Robt. Soliped, M. P.; captain, Capt. H. B. Combe; deputy captain, Capt. M. D. McTaggart; range officer, Capt. A, Wilton, Seaforth; sec. treas., Oapt. Shaw; committee, Dr. Blackall, Dr. E. Holmes, J. B. Hoover, R. Graham and B. J. Gibbings; auditors, .Fred Jackson and A. J. Grigg. An adjournment was made to the followingThursday even- ing,' when Capt. McTaggart, J. W. Treleaven and 0, Rance were appointed a committee to draft out by-laws and report....The hockey club has re -or - m gazed for the season with a" good membership. They met at the Com. mercial botel last Friday and elected the following oMoere: Hon. Pres., W. P. Spalding;. Hon, vice, E. J. Cantelon; Pres., B. J. Gibbings; vice, W.J. Ross; see. trate., A, .Shepherd: captain, P. Matheson; committee, W. McRae, E. Dayment, J. Crooks, secretary and captain, .The rink isnow reedy with a fine sheet of ice. and next week the curlere will beat it in as high epirite aiy in former 'years. The young people had their first skate of the season on Wedneed y night. Y{, as: MATRIMONIAL.—A quiet but beau- tiful wedding was celebrated on Wed- nesday, the 18th Inst., at the residence of Mr and Mrs Arthur Couch, when their only daughter, Mise Minnie, was united in marriage to Wm. 3.' Ross, book-keeper at the organ factory. The ceremony was performed at high noon by Rev Dr. Gifford, pastor of Ontario street church, in the presence of the relatives and only a . few intimate friends. and took place in the drawing room, which was prettily decorated for the occasion. Both bride and groom were urattended. The wedding march was played by Miss Elva Adams, of Londesboro, a friend of the bride, who was given away by her father; she looked charming in a travelling dress of navy blue, with hat to match. Sub- sequent to the ceremony and reception "surer was arta ken of. a daintyde 1P The bride received many valuable gifts fromfriends near and far, r.and also from the Hodgen. Bros. firm and the employees. Both Mr and Mrs Ross are well known in Clinton, and partic- ularly in Ontario street Methodist church, where they are valued mem bers off the choir; ' and : both are very popular in social circlee. Mr Ro3s, has for a number of years been employed in the office of the Doherty Organ Fac- tory, and his bride. was, until lately, a clerk at the Palace, where her presence will be much missed by the customers. Mr and Mrs Ross left on the 2.55 train for Toronto and: other pointe, amidst the good wishes of a large number of friends. On their return they will re. side at the home of Mr Couch .until eight iught rell,Creamery Mr agrego' keeping elsewherwhen e, The desirwill take e of the. house - has 000pe the on. has rented.NEW' i!,RA is that they may have a long S. S. Cooper's house on Victoria Street. 1 and happy life together,. al WIAMMIWWWWWWWIAMMANWWWW YOU .caniS1Ve really necessary things to your friends all the year round, but Only Once s Year when Xmas comes is the time for specially rememberingthe child- ren thingshappy with to amuse and make tem ha at a small cost. PPy Come and look at our toys, games, and ingenious diversions, dolls, slinks, and many other lovely and inexpensive pre - Bents for the youngsters, We think you will find what you want, at the prise you feel disposed to pay , MAGIC LANTERN and ' STEAM TOYS We will show here, in liberal assortment, toys that are good, educational as well as entertaining The, W. D. FAIR CO, Clinton "Often the Cheapest Always the Best." NIAWMARM MWARMPARRAMMRAMMAPARM NOTHING LIKE LEATHER When. it Well. e' er W is We Put Tog •th We have the kind of Footwear you need; m tact we are HEADQUARTERS FOR SEASONABLE GOODS AT REASONABLE PRICES. For the Christmas Trade we bane an excellent assortment of GERMAN FELT SLIPPERS, FELT BOOTS, OVER -SHOES, SOX and RUBBERS, "•OVER GAITERS, LEGGINGS, bLlPP.E1t SOLES, and MITTS, any of whioh would make an acceptable. Christmas. gift' The past year's business was the best in our • history, and we intend to deal liberally with all our customers and friends for the holidayseason. EXTRA bPECIALS in Ladies and Gants, FINEE St BO T forhe next two weeks O lMerry Christmas Wishingall a MOM. The Old Reliable, . . The Store That. Never Disappoints Taylor 8t Son, r: ash and One Price.' Sutter and Eggs taken as Cash, m mfttm ►m t m r mn��t m�nr tntnt r trr�mmrnmm 4- E EAT XMAS DISPLAY Our Fine Display ofNeckwear r' n, During the Christmas season we sell hundreds of fine Ties for Christmas wear and many a young man is delighted on Christmas morning when he finds he is the possessor of one of our New York Ties With us you can;see a beautifullelection of reliable goods, and the prices are 25e, 50c and 75e. Men's Serge Suits $ 10.00 a , A man likes to feel well dressed at the Christtnas season and„ one of our great Serge Suits at '$10 makes a person feel like a new man. There .i s ft, style—cut and make ab t our goods that you can not see in ordinary goods and you will find it pay to see our great range Hen's Raglanette Overcoats If you' want to be up-to-date wear one of our famous Raglanette Ovorcoats—they are the proper thing and are having a wonderful sale—you feel dressed when you are inside one of these coats— prices $10 and $12 T so— dm— A Fine Pair of Braces Owe dr - at 75c would be a sensible and useful present We have the selection of nice goods Fowone'a English Gloves A pair of Gloves bearing the above makat $1, $1 25, $1 '50 and. $2 would All many a bill when 'it comes to a useful present completerange1Mufflers.m!, all the new things in Mufflers can be seen here --you will be surprised at our assort- ment --all 'prices and styles' 1 o Order forSud$6.5Otp ,,goods errablei ns to offer you a suit at the above figure agood assortment of patterns and the most wonderful bargain ever offered ilithis section A quick measure will give you a suit for Christmas s IT nderWe _We are agents for the Wri ht's Health Underwear and the than - field's Unshrinkable ;Underwear, the most reliable goods on the market Our assortment is complete ]� w ere is not a man in the county who can afford miss seeing our Ammo Stock .Lylrrll s Fur C a, Suusof b'ur Coats. We handle the reliable kind—the kind that gives aatiwf on and the kind that is good value. Do not take chancels on. a poor article. It cosh' mo fey to bay a goon coiiatland it will not pay excpt to buy from reliable people JACKSON B&OS.,c'ro e%a'1171 , CLINTO 7JUIUIIN�IIulU�1��1�111U1�1111� ,lll�l11� W114JU11i141i1114 I 3 3 ..rr • • a a a