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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Clinton News-Record, 1901-01-10, Page 8F'r TA*, 00 The .Absent Minded �b In exact production of the auth- or's handwriting, the complete Your ver see on a sheet of white to paper 14 in. longhand 7 in. wide, neatly pasted (hut can be easily detached) in a paste -board box with linen hinge, is the subject of our latest store news. The box is adorned on the lid with a strik- ing picture, "A gentleman in khan ki," and on each side • and Lod is a verse of the famous song referred to. The contents of the box are a quire of paper and a package of envelopes, all kharki color. The price for all is 15 cts. SUMMARY-- 1.—The song is notorious and popular. 2.—The idea of having it in Kip- ling's own style of writing is unique. 3.—It is complete and easily read. 4.—The box is attractive and reasonably strong. 5.—The paper and envelopes are a fair quality and the most fashionable tint. 6.—The price is as low as the val- ue can possibly allow and the value more than you usually find at the price. Agents Parker's Dye Works. The W. D. Fair Co. Often the Cheapest, Always the Beat. About o 0 0 People WHERE THEY ARE AT 0 ARE DOJNG We Know Dr. Cook was in London this week. Miss Moore of Hensall was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Chambers this week. Mr.R. J. Bell returned to Varsity yesterday. Mr. G. Emmerson of Goderich was in town this week. Miss Mabel Helliwell of Toronto is the . guest of Mrs. Combe. Mies Lucas of Mardale is the guest of Mrs. (Rev.)J. F. Parke. Miss Lizzie Twitchell returned home from Hensall on Tuesday. Miss Annie Young of Seaforth visited friends in town this week. Miss Lillie Miller visited friends in Goderich township last week. Messrs. D. B. Kennedy and J. McCool were in London on Tuesday. Mrs. Walter Pridham of Godericb is the guest of Mrs. P. B. Crews. Mrs. Thorborn of Goderich is visiting at Mrs. A. Twitchell's this week. Mr. J. Sheppard went up to Blyth on Monday to exercise his franchise. Miss Nellie Harnlyn of Woodstock is the guest of Mrs. Ernest B. Smith. Miss Tibbutt, who has been, holidaying for the past fortnight, has returned to town. Mrs. C. Witte was the guest of her her mother, Mrs. Herbst of Sea - forth, one day last week. Mrs. Neil Yellowlees of Bomanville, who is visiting at her home in Bruce- fieldy called on friends in town last week. Miss Minnie Herman, who bad been visiting at home for a week, return- ed to London on Wednesday of last week. Messrs, Broad foot and Case of Seaforth and Arthur Knox of Wingham were in town on Monday exercising their franchise. Mr. and Mrs.W. B. Akam who have been visiting under the parental roof, have returned to their home in Saginaw. Mr. Thos. Brown and Misses Maggie and Mamie Freel of Seaforth were guests at the Commercial on Sunday last. Mrs. McCullouvh SPa;; otner, wlTh has been visiting her, ' were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. r Sage last week. Mrs. Townsend, who has been visiting her son in Nesbitt, Man., for the past year, is the guest of her daught- er, Mrs. R. Moore. Mr. Harry Cantelon of Hensel) called on Clinton friends on Monday, but the principal object of his visit was to vote in the county council contest. Misses Will. and Alf. Butt of the Base Line spent New Years with their urmle M.' . Mcllveen of near Watford. They returned home on Friday. Mrs. J. T. Clark of Toronto, who was for a fortnight the guest of Mrs. J. W. Chidley and other friends in town, returned to the city on Satur- day last.° Miss Mabel Bell went to Petrolia on Tuesday to attend a social event given by a college friend, Miss Nan. Joyce, and will remain her guest for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Foster, of Strath- clair, Man., who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Ford, have been spending some days with friends around Whitechurch. Mr. Edgar Rowed of the G. T. R. station staff has gone to Buffalo for a few days rest. Re has r yet re- covered from the ..,ie..ts of the Acci- dent he met with in the yards three months ago. Mrs Geo. Cruickshank of Wingham, wife of the popular reeve of Turn - berry, was the guest of Mrs: F. W. 'Watts from Thursday to Saturday last. On Monday Mr; Orpickshank was re-elected to the reeveship. Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Logan of Sault Ste, Marie, Mich.. were guests of Mrs. Fos. Rattenbury on Tuesday and Wednesday, They are upon their wedding trip, the ceremony' having been performed at Niagara Falls. Dr. Ben. Sellery, who barb been viiiit- ing at his old home in Kincardine, was the guest of his sister, Mrs. T. Cooper, this week ea .iie on his way hack to Cbiv..go. He has for the theeppaat,egCar been demonstrator at the "rtrrital College in that city but has decided to open an office of his own. Mr. John Maguire, assistant agent at the 0. T. R. station, was call@d to the head office at. Toronto on Tues- day by the Superintendent with a view to further promotion which his ability and services entitle him. • It is an open secret that he was some time since offered the station at Oakville to which the agent at Blyth was subsequently, appointed. Mr. Brigs, relieving agent, is now {Ser - forming Mr. Maguire's duties at the " station. . Mr. F. J. Brownscombe' of Aspen,., Colorado, who has beep, the guest ofy. ills sister Mrs. W. ids. Newoon,be', for a week past, left' yesterday 'For Petrolbt on a visit to his old home. Mr. Brownacombe went to Colorado seven'yeare ago to accept the prinei- palahis or the High school in that city. and was shortly aferwards appointed superiptendent of: the city schools at a handsome saltiry. The position is a good one and has been held ever since by Mr. Brownacombe although changesa' are rather fre- cgttent among offletals in the Ameri- can cities. } ARNA.. Miss Annie Howe of Clinton is visiting at the parsonage at present. Mr. John W.trd and mother arrived borne on Saturday eveningafter spending a couple of weeks visiting friends in Toronto and Oshawa, Mr. W. F. Keys is putting_up a stable this week .for Mr, William Perdue at his saw mill in Godericb township. OliverKeyesreturned to Sea,forth to attend High School after spending Xmas holidays at- home. John Ward has accepted a position with 5, 0. Rathwell to learn the trade As John is a smart boy no doubt he olawill make a good mechanic. Mr. J. E. R. Barnwell and wife are gain in our midst and will soon be taking possession of the portoffice store. May good luck attend then) in their new enterprise. The thaw will be a boon to Mr. U. Weekes' as it will give him lot, of water wherewith to run his chop- ping mill. Last Monday was a fine day for muncipal elections but all was quiet in Stanley as the whole council was elected by acclamation. The members are as follows: Reeve:—J. McNaught. WEST—^igURCHILL NUPTIALS A quiet hen e wedding took place al the residence o° Mr. Ben. Churchill of Hallett on Tuesday evening when his eldest daughter May was married to Mr. Earnest West, the ceremoney being performed by the .Rev, Mr, Dunlop. The bridesmaid was. Miss Jennie Churchill and the groomsman Mr. George East. The happy couple will take up house • at Stapleton. on. Councilors;—J. McDermid, W. J. Stinson, W. L. Keyes, Ed. Johnston. The question that is agitating the people now is who will get the clerk- ship? We understand there are sever- al applicants. L. 0. L. No. 1035 held their annnal fneeting on Jan. 3rd. when the follow- ing officers_ were elected: Master, J. T. Reid ; Deputy, J. Johnston, ; Re- cording -Secretary, A. McConnell ; Financial -Secretary. L. Beatty ; t Chaplain,Geo. Beatty ; Treasurer, Jas Campbell ; Lecturer, Isaac Rathwell ; Director of Ceremonies, Z. Weeks; Committee, Geo. Rathwell, T. Elliott, J. Rathwell, Wm. Logan, Ben. Rath - well. No. 1035 starts the new century with a good set of officers and expects a prosperous year. The pupils of the school are com- mencing preparations for a concert to he held about the first of February. It will be military in nature. Two troopers from South Africa will be - present and give- an interesting talk on the war, Watch for fuller an- nouncements. MATH. Mr. John Bell of Teeswater was visiting here for a few days the past week, J. G. Buligh .and A, B. .Cornell of Goderich were in town on Monday for the purpose of voting, Mr. John !Mitek has, disposed of his. brick residence on Mori is street to Mrs, Jackson of Wawanosh. Mr. Marsh, Wallah. who has had charge of our' electric plant for the past four months,has secured a similar positiotlsbut a more remunerative one at North Bay for which place he in- tends leaving on Thursday. We are sorry to loose Marsh. for he was a very obliging fellow and well liked amongst BRUCEFIELD. Mr. Beverley Ketchen, after spend- inga pleasant vacation at home, re- turned this week to resume 'his studies at Knox College, Toronto. Quite a number attended the shooting match held on •New Year's day. Miss Edith Sawers left here last week for her school where she has recently been engaged as teacher at Westminster. Miss Sowers' many friends wish her success. Mrs. McLean of Chicago visited her mother, Mrs. Fraser, during the Xmas holidays. Mr. McKenzie of Kincardine was last week the guest of his sister, Mrs. G . Baird, Jr. Miss Etta Ballantyne of Hensall visited:Miss B. Gibson last week. Miss Flo. E. Chrysler returned to her duties as teacher in Egmondville school after pleasant holidays. Mr. Win. Ketchen of British Columbia is visiting friends in this vicinity. - Mr. and Mrs. Hector Reid entertain- ed a number of young people on New Year's evening. Everyone had a very enjoyable and .profitable time. Miss Kate ;Hart, Messrs. Charles Sowers and Walter Baird all returned to Clinton Collegiate after spending a very pleasant vacation at their respec- tive homes. The meeting of the Farmers' Insti- tute will he held in Dixon's hall on Friday, Jan. 11th, afternoon and evening sessions. Don't forget this. (From another correspondent) Mr. Alex. Murdock has returned to Toronto to resume his studies. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Delgaty and family spent New Years with Mrs. Delgaty's p trents near Mitchell. Mr. James Swan shipped a large lot of old iron from here this week. .J;,n will deal in anything thereelseeti dollar in . �...r-- Mr•' .Ete-vl nos was in Stratford on ,siness last week. We are sorry to hear Mr. Peter McGregor is on the sick list. We hope to see him around soon. Mr. Dan. Ross is converting the old creamery into a dwelling house, A surprise party headed by Albert Cameron and Fiddler Boyce took possession of the house of Mr. Charles Wasman New Year's eye and tripped the light fantastic until 1900 had flown and a new century was ushered in. Mr. Sam. Castle paid Clinton a visit last week. HOLMESVILLE, 4 CLINTON N1p/V*It CORD OODERiCH TOWNSHIP. • Mr. Alex, and Miss Jennie Sterling of Leeburn spent New Years as guest's of their sister, Mrs, Thomas Harris -in. while Mr. Cyril and Miss Edith Camp- bell of Clover Valley, along with other friends, spent the same day at this hospitable home. • / Miss Courtice of Clinton com- menced her duties as teache of S. S. No, 8. - Mr. William Perdue h moved to mill onthe 3r. cessionrd his d oar commenced sawin agai us. Mr, Geo. ,Kraeling, tinsmith, has secured a sit in Alliston whither he has gone. We wish him every success. Mr. John Nevins has been. engaged, to take charge of the electric light plant. in the future. John has held the same position before. Stay with it this time, John. Rev. Mr. Rigsby of Kincardine preached in the Methodist church on Sunday. He was at one time pastor of this church. The 0. 0. F, held their regular meet- ing on Tuesday evening. Their is Some talk of protesting the electiop for the reeveship, Tuesday was our first horse and cattle fair but owing to the weather being mild and rainy there was nob a large turn out of farmers. On Monday we witnessed one of the liveliest municipal contests that has been held in this burg for years. It was a regular old timer, with every one working for their respective favor- ites. Even the lady voters took quite an interest in the contest, • After the polls were closed every one wasan- xious to hear the results, which were as fellows:— For county council —Patterson 231, Stewart 64; Lockhart 55, Webster 24. For Blyth municipal council -For reeve—Carter I07, Sims 109. For coun- cilors—Finnemore 127, McNally 150, Mc0ornniins 71, McElroy 80,Milne 102, Powell 99, Sloan 112. The council to represent us for 1901 will be :— Reeve Sims; Councilors Fin - remote, McNally, Milne, Sloan. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Heli of Londes- hero visited the latter's aunt, Mrs. W. Stanley on Thursday. Mrs. Johnston and Miss Richard of Gait visited their uncle, Mr. J. L. Conrtice, on Saturday. Miss Jennie Phipps has gone on a visit to Toronto where she will remain some time. Mr. and Mrs. Keil and family of Cainsville returned to their home on Saturday, after spending a short time with thei sister, Mrs. T. Leonard. Miss B tie Stanley spent last week wit aunt, Mrs. James Snell of Hallett. Mr. J. R. Holmes paid a flying visit to Seaforth on Monday. Royal Reception.—Our village hall was prettily decorated with evergreens and banner of welcome outside while inside was hunting, flags, evergreens and mottos. The hall was filled to overflowing to welcome Private Wilson home from South Africa. Our village was highly honored to have three South African heroes on the platform, viz. Privates Alex Wilson, Austin Chisholm and Ben Webb. Mr. John Middleton was chairman. Recitations were given by Miss Cun- ningham of Clinton arid Master Cox of Poi ter'sHill and solos from Mr.Latonell, W. Richard, Philip and Louis Gravelle and Geo. Sturdy. Also good graph°. phone selections by Col. Hoare. Speeches were given by Capt,,,0omt,re, Dr. Shaw, Capt. McTaggart, Major Beck, Capt. D. Holni"td, Col. Varcoe, W.G. Cameron; Robt.McLean, Rev. J. Greene and others. Mr. T. Chur- chill .read the address and hir. Nixon Sturdy .presented a fur overcoat and nurse to.Priyyate Wilson who replied a few well chosen' words. ' After which Privates Vhjailolm and Webb spoke for a few riiinutes. Rev. Ale Vader K. Birks, returned yesterdayr'tiitn, a holiday, says the .London Free Frees, and lit a fire in his kitchen stove at No. 357.Picoadilly street. During, his• ;abseriee,: ttnfor- tunately, frost had been `Busy with the water, pipes in the stove, and wheri the fire got under way there followed an explosion that shock the house. • When Mr. Birks had recovered from his astotrishment he found his stove a complete wreck. He had not escaped injury attogether . himself. The kitchen window was broken and. the. whole interior of the room looked as though it had lately had a cyclone for a guest. The Fire department were called out, but their services were not required. London load W. J. Biggins of Elmhurst Farm bM recently purchased the imported ttvo- year-old heifer "Primula". bred by 0. Strachan of Tillyotn, Sumphanali, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, tier sire Fergus was got by the great Star of. Morning, the sire of Pride of Morning, the Highland Societies breed chant., pion at Aberdeen and firth prize winner at the same show., Won the. first prize and medal at Edinburgh in 184 breed champion at the Highland -, ociety and exported 1:3nefhos Ayres let WO guineas or $5000. A crop of the Stat was always a recommendation in Scotland, AUBURN. The Misses Slater of Seaforth are the guests of Mr. Wm, Robertson at pre- sent. re- sent. Mr. John Tindall and sister, Florence of Chatham are the guests of their sister, Ella, and their uncle, John Huare,at present, It is fourteen years since John was in this part. Mr. D. Lockhart of Wingham Su'n- daved under the parental'reof. Mr. Oliver Baer returned. to Strat- ford Business College last Tuesday after spending his holidays at home.. Mr. Frank Munroe returned to Tor- onto to college last Tuesday. - Miss K. Wagner returned home from Chicago last week. Miss F. Armstrong returned to - Mr. Hill's, Colborne, this week, • Messrs. Howson and •Osbaldestou. have sold their turning lathe to Mr.. Goldthorpe of Saltford. Mr. Longman of Morris was the guest of his mother-in-law one day last week. Mr. Halt Rontlecige his been elected trustee of S. S. No. $, Miss Winnie Thompson last' week to take .char a of her school near Zurich. Mr. 1Villliern Jervis has been upon the sick list for some days. Mr, and Mrs. E. Baer of Woodstock, formerly of Clinton, were among the Xmas visitors at Mr and Mrs R. H. Elliott's who are always glad to see their old friends again. Miss Frankie Welsh, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. P. W. Currie, has returned to her school again after having a pleasant visit in town and country.. • Another of the good old mothers in Israel passed into the better life on Friday last in the person of Mrs. James Switzer of the 0th concession who had reached the ripe old age of eighty two years, The deceased was of English birth and came to this comity about 1832 and took up the lot upon which she remained to. the day of her death. Her husband predeceased her sonic ten years ago. A number of children were born to them,the sons being James and Benjamin 'of this township, Samuel of Goderich and Joseph near White- church, Among. the daughters are Mrs. James Elliott of the Cut Line Mrs.. Switzer was a loyal Methodist and for many years identified with the church in Bayfield,the pastor of which, Rev. Mr. Yelland, conducted the ser • vices at the funeral which took place to the Bayfield cemetery on Sunday. The pallbearers were Samuel Rath- well, Edward Rathwell, John. Ander- son, Henry Peck and James 'Wallis. - Mrs. Thos. 0. Cooper, who is making her home with her son, Mr. George Cooper, went to Clinton on Monday to mark her ballot for county council- or. Mrs. Cooper is now , in her 88th year. Last Monday's election was the first time in twenty years .that the electors of sub division No. 6 did riot go to lie. William Crooks' house to . have their votes recorded by him; as deputy re- turning offl,cer..For theflrst eight or ten years there were some warm contests for reeve and deputy and also.Domin- ion and ,Provincial elections and two -Scott Act elections held at his house and.in. all that time Mr. Crooks . was not : once charged with wrongdoing. He can look. hack with pride upon his record as deputy. ' Miss Alice Hunkin is . visiting her sister, Mrs. Longman, in Morris at present. Mr. Jos. Marshall and family are the guests of his brother George at present. There was quite a stir in our yillage on Monday. (From a once -in -a -while correspondent.) Mr. James Ferguson, who has been working the past year for T. Rad- cliffe, is going to Middlesex to work until spring when he returns to Mr. Radcliffe with whom he has re-engag- ed for next summer at an advance in wages. That will he Jim's sixth sea- son at Mr. Radcliffe's. Mr. John McShann-,grre ,,r Manitoba is renewing &.d' acquaintances 'here �krter an absence of two years. Mr. Robert Ferguson, who worked the past season with Mr.James Mutch, has engaged to work for Mr. Hugh Thompson of West Wawanosh this year at a good salary. • Int. ,Aurifi6tlpe. A very happy event took Place at the residence of Mr. Geo. Wallace on December 20th, when his sister, Miss Mary Wallace, was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Ringler. The young couple left that evening. for their home near Wroxeter, We wish them a pleasant and happy voyage through life. Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Beadle spent New Years with their daughter, ' Mrs, S. Medd, Mr. and Mrs. Burkitt visited friends near Blyth on Sunday last, Miss B. Nixon has been_ visiting at her uncle's near Blyth for the past week. • Mr, and Mrs. Geo, Tisdale gave a party to a number of young people last Thursday evening. AU report having a good time. Mr. and Mrs. B. 13, Anderson also gave a party on Fri- day evening to a number of young people who enjoyed themselves well. The Donnybrook League* has prim - chased a new organ which was placed in the church on Thursday last. All think it will give good satisfaction. Metropolitan 'Course and Next Entertainment . The Eugene Page Co. Town Hall, Tuesn`ay January 22nd, 1901, Plan open to subscribers Thursday, Jan. 17, at 9 a m: to the public days following. Plan of hall at W, D. Fair's. Are you a subscriber I If not, why net t The Newcombe Piano awarded Old Medal at the Paris Exposition used at these entertain- ments. Sold by C, HoAR>r. WEST TUCKERS/11TH. •Mr.W.G.1 Lewes is busy drawing sand" and other material for the purpose of improving his barn, this coming sum- mer. r Miss Carrie Johns is' visiting old. friends in the vicinity of Sarnia. Mr. John. Armstrong treated' the. young people of this locality to a pleas- ant time on Friday evening last. Mrs. Wm. Stanbury of the London Road has been the guest of Clinton friends duringthe past week. Mrs. Wm. Townsend,Sr.; hits. return- ed home after a. year's sojourn in Nes- bitt, Man., and will take up her future borne withher son, Amos. . Mr. Eli. Crich has been confined to the house with neuralgia of the' bead. Mr. Chas. Crick has also' been on, the sick list while it good many more •,have been nursing had colds. Mr. Matt. Mains of Londesboro is busy getting out timber for Mr. Frank Grant's barn which he purpo,ee re- building e building. this coming smasher Mr•.:Lnd Mrs J • C. Steep of Goderich tr`k... Lop were guests of friends here the' past week. Miss A. Steep" spent the past week with her cousin, Miss Pearl. Wise, . •The young people tendered to Mr. D. Ashton• a party at the residence of Mr. R. White, on New Years night• on the eve of his ' departure toresume his studies at the Forest City Business College. lir Mor it Meeting 4)P THE HURON COUNTY COUNCIL. The Council of the corporation of the County „ of Buren will newt in the coduell chamber in the town of tlodoricliton Tuesday the 22nd of the pteeentmonth, at 3o'clock in the after- noon. WM. LANE, Clerk, Dated at Goderich this 8th day of January 120.1, Card of Thanks. LADIES AND Gzsetemey.--I beg respectfully to thank you for the very generous support which you gave me on the 7th inst, anti for placing me at the bead of the poll as Commis- sioner for Dia. No, 2. I will endeavor to look after your Interests In such a manner as will merit your approval, Yours k'aithfilly. Clinton, Jan, 9th, 1001• D> CANTELON. Corn For Salo.. Lots of best yellow corn for wile at all tint es Soli for oasis—or exchange tor any kind• of grain -in some Cases give i so 9 months' time if desired.. Drive right V' warehouse opposite railway station, Clavier and Timothy seed bought and sold, Clinton, January, 10th. W.G. P.ERRIN. Shawl Lost. Lost between Baytleld bush and Bayfield of Thursday Jan. 3rd, a brown shawl. The dud or will oblige by.leavin it at P, 11Ictleo's o with Mrs Pearson, Bay old. JOS. COLCLOIJGII, Holmeeville January Ob. • PH OTOGRP 'HS If you want olnething first-class in the way of Photographs go to Burgess' Studio, : ' CLildren and groups a• specialty. Re— orders can be had from Mr.: Foster's negatives: F. G. BURGESS.'. Cold Weather Cothforts. Now that cold weather is setting in is the time to talk of ROBES and 11ORSE BLANKETS. We have a large and well assorted stock and invite your inspection. Blankets from 50c, up Robes; Gloat,"fromE$5.50 up Our Harness.. Is made to ,.wear well.. They have given, such good'satiSfaction that one customer 'brings an 'other. Our prices are as. follows : Set. Hand- made Single Harness, gatarante.$12-00 Dee l/��p,�=�Are•coiuing more into general use as their merits ' /1 ipg better known.. We have several kinds.. ID) are coin - A. la 1L lL `L'./1. `L111L NS vARNA �mrrnr�trnr�mitnrttri�r�ir�i�rrrr�itntrnn�nn�r�tr�ir�tr' : -=- tIMItItt!MItrtin1it • JACKSON ' -BROS.' 6400•iii•i••ii•nidi••ir•iiiiUiiii•i•i••ii44iif•iiiir 414ki0 Famous Annual ' Slaughter Sale OF Ready-to-wear' Clothing, Furnishings, Hats and Caps,. Furs, and Boots and Shoes, commences -on TUESDAY, . ;JANUARY 15th, AND LASTS UNTIL S SATURDAY, JANUARY, 19th. • ..i.Mari..•lta...,*ri •i•S.I.IM..ii•fi.Siii•iii••i•••••••ii•S•S1•S*iiili•riiii• It will be the biggest sale of the kind we have ever held and the and the reason; for it is simply this We have commenced the wholesale main,t facture of clothing and we want to commence the Spring season trade with a full range of new goods from our own factory. .Therefore everything. in the. house must be cleaned out and there is only one way to do it and that is the PRICE. Consult the big advertisement in an- other part of this paper which will give you full particulars. ij1luJ�il�illl�i��iLJtiji�l��Jid�-