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Clinton New Era, 1910-03-10, Page 8''The elistos Piew New Spring Prints, Oin hams, ° Muslins and Wa s The New Spring Lines aree now in stock, in -all their - glory, . Buying in large quantities, as we do, direct from Importers, enables us to pass on to our patrons many lithe savings, besides select patterns and designs. This season, has been no exception, despite the fact that all lines of Cottons, Linens, etc,, as advanced inWe are able to again serve price.g ' you with all the New Spicing Goods, at all prices.' SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK . RETURNS is still our motto. Come is as often asyou please, whether you buy or not, and see the many New Spring Novelties. - New Spring Prints English Prints, in stripes, scroll and checks, in black and white, indigo b' ue, black, lilac, red, brown, pink, etc., 27 inches wide, at 10c and 12ic New Spring Gingham loo pieces New Ginghams, in stripes and smail checks, also a beautiful range of large of large checks, in two-tone effects, at 12ic and 15e New Wash Goods 50 pieces New Wash Goods, in San Sue, Indian Head ;,Galata, etc. X111 the new shades at 20e, 25e and 35c New Whitewear Our complete range of New Waists, Skirts, Corset Covers, Draw- ers, etc., are now in stock, Never before have we shown'a more com- plete range at such popular prices. Dress Making Miss Smith has returned from •her holiday, and is again ready to' serve her patrons as in the past. Millinery Miss Baker is taking charge of our Millinery Department, with Miss McCullough as head -trimmer, Miss Baker has lately returned from De- troit and Toronto Openings, and is thoroughly in touch with the - very newest styles. - Opening announcement later. New Lace Curtains The New Lace Curtains are now here, worthy of your -inspection. - Space will not permit of description. If you need new Curtains this Spring, it will pay you to see our range. Prices run from 25c up to $5,00 New Dress Goods The New Spring Dress Goods are now all her; in all the new shades, of old rose,, rainbow, wisteria, onion, etc. We are showing the nat- tiest range of New Spring Gi•ood"s that has ever beenonr pleasure to display in past seasons. Prices run from 50c .up to $ .00 New Carpets. flus New,Spring Carpets, Rugs, Oil Cloths- and Linoleun,s are no in stock, and we invite yIZGr inspection, when requiring a new floor covering. ee••ssomes•••••••ee•••••tiee•e••e•e•i••e••se••••eos • Z • lfl the Realm or • . • :••••••••••••••••••••••e••• •e•••••••e•••••••••••o•e•• In the Northern League bome•and home game to break the tie of this division of the Northern League, the Mount Forest team defeated Wingham by the score ot 8 goals to 1. This places Mount Forest winners of this division. They now play off withDur- ham for the district. 1•i• Collingwood won the Intermediate Hockey Cup by defeating London last Friday night in the former town by a score of 5 to I, making two goals to the good. •••• With the advent of the Springlike weather the first move in Baseball for Clinton was made on Tuesday night when the first meeting was held in the Town hall. Harry Houston occupied the chair and the following officers were elected :-- Patrons-Wm. Proudfoot, M. P. P., E. N. Lewis,M. P., and A. Alexan-^ der. Hon. President -Mr. G. McTaggart. President- J. B. Hoover. lst Vice President -E. E. Dowding. 2nd Vice President -T. Jackson, Jr. Sec. Treasurer -T. Hawkins. Manager- T. Hawkins. Executive -H: Bartliff, M. McEvean, • Dr. Shaw and E. Johnson. A good .League team is expected to be pieced in the League this summer. elate. There should be good -material in town to have a Baseball League in town, consisting of the Pastime Club, Jackson and D,aherty's li'actory,C. C.I. and a town team. This would make good sport along with the big League team and Boy's Association. ♦.tN• The many friends of James McMic- hael, of Seaforth, otherwise known as "Wee HMIs" were ere on Wednesda offering him congratulations on the attainment of hie 87th birthday. The veteran bowler is as lively as a cricket and left for Wingham to celebrate his birthday with an old friend P. G. Spar - ling, whose birthday, strange as it may seem, falls on the same day. "Wee Bools" despite his great weight of year, never allows time to drag up- on his bands. He is a regular attend - an t at church services, prayer meeting concerts and•entertainments. During the winter months he enjoys a game of carpet -ball, no. doubt to keephis arm in shape for the coming season of bowlingon the green. - ••NNS•••••e••••••e••••e• Beautiful Flowers SPRING TERM From March 20th merges into our Summer Session from July Oh and affords continuous opportunity for bright young g people to qualify for good business positions. 0 u r School. Tilt CENTRAL BUSI- NESS COLLEGE Or • TORONTO. Invites your consideration. Cata- logue mailed free on request. w. H. SHAW Principal. longe & Gerrard Ste.. Toronto $ 1 The window in the office of Mayor iTaylor, is the attraction for the many , lovers of flowers during the past few 1 weeks. Mr Taylor certainly has some • beautiful plants and takes a great IS• interest in them, ° • _. - • New Phones ileI • • During the past week nine new phones have been installed in town. Following ' wtg are the he ams. n sand numb ors A. J. McMnr ra Office, , Elie92' w Dr Carr, Veterinary Office, 82; • Miss F Hines, Residence, 79; Si J. A. Irwin, Residence, 08 t; J. A. Irwin, Dry Goods, 96n; • J. Leslie ie Kerr, Residence, den ce 9a• • Power House, 71; M••N••e•e••e•tl1•••••e•••• J. Taylor, Agnew, Cafe, Residence, 5J; W. Cafe, 42, -- -- - -- _ _ IR. T. Or T. - CLINTONNEW E The red rlar 'niee'ting of loyalty (7oiincil R 1' of'1' was Heid on Tuesda _._____ _ __ _ _ _____ night last at the home of Mrs Cutler The election c ion of officers t fi`iC rs r ill es ted as follows:-- Select Councillor, Mrs F Waitts; Vied Coutieillnr, 11rs Cutler; I eeordiiig Secretary, Mrs \V S Downs Oheelair, ilial' ()bee 11atvke; Fin. Sec. deafness, catarrh and failing eyesight i! Herald, A I+oiMann;; GAgeuard, I.+ Cooper; treated. All day. !Sentinel, E East. After routine busi- DR. OVENS,London, Surgeon, Oen list. Specialist, will be at W. S. R •Holmes' Drug store, on Tueedsee March 29th.•' Glasses properly .fitted, tibh k ness a short program brought to a .Goes as Delegate;_ close a very pleasant evening. Th f, A, 0. U. W., Grand Lodge .will meet I in Toronto on Tuesday Wedne •. Y s„ d I r a of•nex. week, ek Y Mr. John ro ra r Doe will represent Clinton Lodge. next meeting will be at the home o IMie J' Watts, Tuesday, April 5 wh en it 1s expected p d a large class of Candi dates will be received: St. Patrick's Supper TbeLadies of Ont. St. Methodist Church are patting forth every effort to make this supper a succese. The decorations will be; in keeping with the occasion the color ,scheme green and white will be carried out in the tatle decorations. Supper will be con- sist of meate,scalloped potatoes,salads jellies &c., a good programme will be rendered ducing the evening -and will be Well worth the fee of 25 cents, Liquidator Loses Appeal. The decision of Judge Denton in favor of defendant in the action of Mr. Osier liquidator Wade, as 1 qufdator of the Clin- ton ThresherCo,'o, - against Mr. John r Dennis, farmer, McKillop Township was upheld, by the Divisonal Court Plaintiff sued for $150 as balance apparently due on an Ideal Self • Feed- er which Mr. Dennis had bought from the Thresher Co, Gone Moine We are sorry to report the death of Mrs Peter Perdue, daughter of Mr end Mrs. John R. Smith, Mary St., which occurred at Seaforth, on March 2nd, in her 43rd year, removes another of our highly respected citizens from our mid t: She came to this country with her parents when quite ,young, and lived the most part or her life in God- erieh Tp,where she was married to her now bereft husband. Site was of a quiet disposition, a loving and devoted wife and mother, Besides her husband she leaves to mourn her loss a family of five children, Mrs. J. Pennington in the West, Mrs, Jno. Dodsworth, Stella Muriel and Stanley n y at Seaforth. Also 6 brothers, William, of Arden, Man. ; John, of Toledo ; George, of Port r[ur- on ; Harry, of Stratford ; Robert, of Vancouver ; Hemor, of Toronto, and 2 sisters,Mrs. Geo. L+4 som a and Mrs. R. Downs, of own Many beautiful, flowers were placed upon the casket by friends of the deceased, among Which were: wreath from sisters of deceased; spray from Josh and Priscilla Cook ; spray fromMr. and Mrs. Hemor Smith of Toronto; spray from deceased's fam- ily ; spray from Mrs. Mildred Rumple, fnee Miss Mildred Perdue); spray from Misses Minnie and Maggie Easom ; epray from Miss Jemima Hilyer, Tor. onto ; spray from Miss T..ucv Cooper, The pall bearers were ,Josh Cook, .J •B. Hoover, U Hilyer, John Holmes,J. B, Lindsay, H l'ennebaker. Rev, T, W. Charlesworth officiated at the house slid r v the of a ones being . al 1 ei held on Friday afternoon of last week. Those who attended the funeral from .a die. I ante were Mr, and Mee. H. Smith. of Toronto ; Mr. grid Mrs: Harry Smith, of Stratford ; Mr. Geo. Smith, of Port Huron, and Mr. Caesar Perdue, of') Lucknow. Ilas .a good word to say The Ingersoll Chronicle has the following personal which refers to a former Clinton merchant., Mr. W. 11. Newcombe lelt Wed- nesday for Vancouver, B. 0, where he will reside in future. He was accom- panied as far as Toronto by Mrs. New- combe. 'Although Mr•, Newcombe was resident of .Ingersoll tor only a few months he made many friends who will wish him success inhis western home. Wedded Sixty Tears • Mr. and Mrs. Roger Lee, of Indian. Head, celebrwred their diamond wed- ding Feb.on . 1' � e28th. Mr.and Mrs. rs .Lee Caine to Inde..n Head in' 1889 from Clinton, Ont., a.id have since resided here, Mr. Lee engaging in business until about five years ago when he retired owing to advancing age. Mr. Lee is 84 years of age and Mrs. Lee 80. 'The children are: Wm. -Lee, at home; Mrs. 'W. C. Searie, Clinton, Ont; Mrs. H. Pope, London; Mrs. Masshall, Lon- don;Mrs. H. H. Lampkin, Indian Head, and Mise E. Lee, at Home. The many,friencis in Clinton will join in congratulating Mr and Mrs Lee on their passing the 60 year mark. Not many couple are spared to live this long, Was a Delegate 'This week, Mr, John Wiseman was delegate to the Encampment of the Canadian Horne Circles which met in Hamilton on Tueeda,y and Wednesd ty of this Week as representative of the Clinton Circle. A Painful Accident Friday evening last, as Miss. Maud Liverrriore was about her house -hold duties and nd in the act of washing dishes she accidentally all cut a deep gash in her left han d: severing n g the thumb cord . It n ees e site d the do atten n ofa pby• sician, and may force her to take a somewhat lengthy holiday. A Big Concert The Citizens will have a chance to hear a first class Concert in the Hall on Good Friday Evening. The Boys Association have engaged the services of the Manchester MaleQuartette who are spoken of by the Press as the finest and most popular Entertainer in Ontario and includes Mr Walter McCutaheon a Baritone soloist of re, markable talent AlsoM' i W Meld ew a comic singer and 'I& Geo Lethbridge Pianist. It may not lee a big money making proposition foe the Boys but it will be a oil; opportunity for all inusicaI people to heat. some first class singing and then there .is net much cleltbt but What a gtod program such es this Will be well patronized, Iettiug Ready For Spring 1t is whispered t hit some of the lawn b,wlera are getting their bowls in shape for the opening play« Don't Forget the Dog One citizen ewe the people who have doge muzzled should not forget to give them plenty nt water to drink. A. Was something to eat occasionally would also be a good tiling for the dog. Reduced One Wav Rates To Cal. Ifornia, Mo dco,British Colum* bia• Oregon, Washington. etc. In effect via Grand Trunk Railway System daily until April 15th, Secure tickets and further information.. from Grand Trunk Agents, or address ID McDonald, D P A., .G T Ry., Toronto, Ont. March 10th, °,1910 Lodge or instruction The members of the Ituiependent Order of Oddfellows of this district will hold a Lodge of Instruction atSea- forth on. Good Friday. Olintont,odge, we understand will give the first De, gree and no doubt will do justice- to this degree, as they are now peeper, ing the work. Ite Clinton Thrasher Co Appeal by liquidator and cross•ap. peal by three contributories from, re- port of local master at Goderieh, En, larged sine -die. To be replaced on list not before Monday week, and then to suit Mr. Brydone's convenience on 4$ hours' notice. Liquidator to pay Mr, Btydone's costsof the day to be fixed by the Registrar out of the estate. New TetiaaryFor Clinton In the person of W. R. Carr, V. S., who practised at Kirkton 18 years,and had one of the largest practices west of Toronto. Owing' to ill health he sold out and practised 7 months in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Carr comes' highly recommended, and will move his family as soon as a suitable house can he found. At present he will be found at nights at the Graham House. Making Good "Half a dozen girls have been added to the staff at' the clothing factory this week and if they had 20 more they could keep them all busy. Orders are now coming in with a rush." The above item refetl to the clothing'fac- tory at Newmarket, over -which Mr. D. L. McIntyre has charge. Mr. ,Me- Intyre's old friends in town will be pleased to learn that be is doing a good business, down in that town. Alive and Well - A report which gained currency in town, last week, was to the effect that Rev, J, C. Reid, of Atwood, formerly of Nile, who was bitten a few days ago by a mad dog, had died at the Past- eur institute in New York. His many friends here are pleased -"to know - that the report was exaggerated and that. the reverend gentleman has returned to Atwood, having recovered perfect- ly. ' The Progressive School The one school. in • Canada which spares no expense inproviding modern egruipmrt and coinpetentinstructors, is The Central Business College To: ronto. As a result this school enjoys eelarger.patronage this year than ever before, and yet it is unable to supply the constant demand made upon it for well-trained young people to fill posit- ions as Stenographers and Book -keep - ere in the offices of the best firms in the Dominion. The Spring Term in this College opens on March 29th as an pounced: in our advertising columns. •••••••••ee•e••••t •••.•••• •• Bonsecours Market in 1915 • • • Trade was active lit the mar-• . • ket to-dai;y,. but •prices were • • much lower. than yesterday. • • Beef fell from $2726 to $27.01 • • a pound, while onions were • eekbushel. w at . 1 .16 a • • Butter declined 1' t ec uled to n20 a.en • • .pgond andeggs.were `much • eas , • ier at thea reasonable price of • • ..$386 a dozen. • • A prominent bank director •l, • and millionare purchased an • e egg• o , e •••••••••••S••s•••••e•oes• Evangelist Mclfardy A recent issue of the Register -Union of Ovid, Mich.. announced a fort- night's. evangelistic . service s in the M, E.. church there conducted. by Ev- angelist Robert Mcitardy,-who con- ducted services here in Ontario Street Church. It states : Rev. Mr. McHardy is no strangerin the evangelistic work in Michigan. 'It is some years since the Rev. L. Grosenhaugh wrote from Niles atthe close of the revival camp- aign which had been held by Mr. Mc - Hardy. "To my family he was a bless - in benediction to my church a ; in faith he is strong, in prayer prevailing, in spirit tender and in the use of the Word skilful." Mr. McIiardy had pre- viously bad a great meeting in Mar- shall, Mich. and comes from that city to Ovid. A large chorus choir under his direction led the congregation in singing. A special gospel song book wasused throughout the campaign and every personin the village and community were specially invited to the serviees, where there was no con- fliction with their own church duties. The Clinton Club "On Friday evening last the Men's Club of Clinton held their second of 'a series of addresses by prominent men. The speakerof the evening was Mr Clark of Toronto, During the recent political campaign in the British Isles Mr Clark was in Great Britain as special reporter to the 7.'cionto Star and he naturally chose as °the subject of his address 'My trip and the British Elections.' His address was interest- ing and iustruetive and in it he com- pared the . English and Canadian methods of conducting elections. Mr Clark struck a high patriotic strain whenhe referred re ire d to the Ger ma nw ar scare. Ids di dn tmeetasin le Brit` sh er who h was in the slightest degree anxious about such a war to break out Ile himself believed that Britain could defend herself against Germany or against two nations like Germany or even against thee omhined powers of the world. Mr 'Clark is such an ardent Canadian that although it was such an exciting time as a general e'ection yet he was homesick for Caro ads before he <could get away from the old land. ' Mr D Vorrester acted as chairman in a very ablemanner, After tfn' address of the evening short ad- dresses r es wereiv en g by Messrs Ronnie mid Taylor of Toronto; Mr Scott, Sea - forth; Rev 0 It Gunne, Messrs A. P Gundry and John Hartley and Mayor Taylor; guests were present from Lon- don, Seaforth and Toronto. Athe close of the program excellent refresh- ments were served and the Club proved themselves 'most hospi table, w A Blessing OR AN Aggravation A Fountain Pen rnay be on or the other. If yours is the aggravation make, try a Waterman' ideal. It may be a blessing. - The Cheapest We have other makes at a 1ver price. Fair eo OFTEN THE CHEAPEST ALWAYS THE BEST Going West The following passengers left for the West this week and were booked through by W Jackson, Agent 0 P R A Innes to Edmonton; J Avery, Morn- ingside; J T Tbompson,to Whitewood; W Lockwood and J Lockwood to Brandon, Donald McKinnon to Van- couver B. C. Refused the Advt. THE NEW ERA refused last week to enter into a big Advertising Contract with the Simpson Co., Toronto, Some months ago a similar offer was refused with the Eaton Co. Watch Your Label After having remitted for your NEW ERA, watch your label. It will be changed in the course'of two or three Weeks after your subscription is re- ceived,•.and thus answers as a receipt for the money. 210 School Days The Wenders issued by the" depart- ment of -education •for- the year 1910 show 210 school days for public and separate schools ; 199 tor high schools and collegiate institutes and -214 'for rural schools. Drama of Early Christ►nas General Lew Wallace's "Ben Hur" iwa-deama of life in -the" Holy Land` during•the early days of Christ. In construction it is of classic proportions in technique of a high order, and in entertainment fascinating; The pro- duction will occupy the. stage of'the London Theatre. See other hotice on page 4 of this issue. The Editor has witnessed this drama inWinnipeg and it will indeed be well worth the cost of a trip to London to witness this won- derful play. Many of our townspeople .are planning now to take it in. Settlers One -Way. Excursion To Western Canada, Murch 15, 22, 29; April 5 and 12, via Grand Trunk Railway Systew,-from stations in:On•. tario, Kingston and west, to . certain points in Saskatchewan •and Alberta. Particular attection is called tothe fac t that law. ratesa 1 to points Mny PP Grand Trunk P•tc•ir fieR, i•ti y, lwa ^ ane new territory full of "Golden Oppor- tunitee.•" 'Secure tickets and further information from GrandTrunk`Agents. or address' D McDonald, D - P A:, G.T Ry. Toronto, Ont; • Wedding One of those' most pleasing events occurred last Wednesday afternoon at 5 p m at the residence of Mrs Stew- art,: it being the marriage of her only daughter :helm Priscilla to Walter Townsend of London. The bride was attired in a beautiful white mull made princess and 'was unattended. The marriage was performed by Rev. W J Jolliffe in the presence of their most intimate friends. The presents,which were many were most beautiful and useful and we wish Mr and Mrs Townsend many happy years of wedded life in their new home .in• London. n n.. ij// 161 STRATFORD, ©NT. write us at once for our Free Catalogue, and earn the naturn of our courses in COM- MERCIAL, SHORTHAND or TELE- GRAPHY departments; We -have the lead- ing practical training school in western Ontario, Courses are thorough, instructors experienced, and weassistgraduates to pos'tions. Stu"eats are entering each week. You should enter NOW. D. A. McLachlin PRINCIPAL Water In Cellars Many cellars in houses and the town have been flooded with water during ing the past week, which has made it very disagreeable to the householders and:Chief Wheatley- - .o Deatli Of Joseph Lowery There passed away at Seaforth,Sun- day, the 6th inst., Mr Joseph Lowery, at the residence of his daughter Mrs. 'John Powell, in his ` 73rd 'Year, year. Deceased had resided in Sea - forth for a number ot years and was at one time a resident of Clinton, and will he favorably remembered b many df %u citizens. .He Was` Ixieh born, coming from the county of Amagh, his life partner predeceased him two years since. He- leaves a family of four children,' three sons and one daughter being John . of New On- tario; Alex and George, and Mrs' Powell, Seaforth; a sister still survives being Mrs Geo Hutchinson, Seaforth.; Deceased was a Presbyterian and a' Conservative. He ie. an uncle of our townsman, Mr ThosManaghan Goediridagoncert March 25th, 1910 Town•:Mail; Clinton 1Under thea ss pi .e es of 'the Bo , s Association . The Manxhester, Male Quartette Howard Ben selwooi3, Contralto - • Waiter :Me0utcheon,• ....BassoWitl. ErlHC.hCrinlggn,,,..B.aTn Anil . Wm, Weldrame,• ComicSinger Geo. Lethbridge, .... ..Pianist The press all over Ontario 'give the above people credit as being the best entertainers in Canada. , They come high -but "highly recommended -but 1 the eyrice won't be high for such a i nigh.class concert, and as it's for our own Boys' Association, an . organize- tion that should be encouraged. FRED FORD, Secretary, FRED RUMBALL, Treas. LLOYD WILKEN, C air mn i,••3••�l•..•.•.•.••3�..••1••.••i •.• •.•.•.•.i.•i'••II'..•.•.•+.4. ♦ rhe 1. Peerless•• Shoe• �, ,1. • .1, • ♦ for Ladies i 4, -i-• ♦ • • This is a very pretty shoe1., up-to-date in �. 4. -i+ ever•y respect• It is made of fine Dongola •• • 4. • • Kid with,patent leather tip, Cuban or Military • • 4. • heels. All widths. Sizes 2% to 7 which we ,1•, •sell for • • ♦ • .1. - ♦ •• ♦ Only .2•• -i- • • • d. •• • Call and have a look even if you don't buy '• i • We have complete assortment Of the new 4. • p ., • Spring lines which we will be pleased to show s Repairs while You wait. • re sonja♦ ♦ ♦ 44401.+,t,•,i.44;444.41'l,46,;,o,44+•.i,•,4,,I 44.•M•I'•444.•'t•i'i.'o'i+ 4