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The Clinton News Record, 1920-3-4, Page 1No, 2035-40111 Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, TUURSUAit MARCH 4th, 1920 THE 'HOME .PAPZR x'1111 Its large circulation throughout the county and its popular4y with .the reading public makes-- The News -Record a valuable advertising medium. Zia( the Zest gee na 0 .1%P emcguaarapoomem Simplicity of construction corn- biped with a skill in manufacture, which is the inheritance of genera- tions make REGINA WATCHES' good time keepers nig consequently comfortable watches to carry. Their efficiency is assured by a guarantee which enables the owner to have any constructional defect remedied free of charge by •the nearest agent in f6SOLUTELY GUARAl1TEPilany. part .of Canada.• They are not made in grades which^cannot be fully guaranteed. . ;101fitar fewelet ana Optician - - - ' Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES. - Phone 174w Resident 1743 • The Royal Bank f Canada HEAD, OFFICE, MONTREAL LONDON, Eng„ NEW YORK BARCELONA, Spain Princess St. ILO ' 68 William St', Plaza de Cataluna 6 With -our chain of 680 73rauches • throughout Canada, New- foundland, the West -Indies, Central and'South America, we offer a complete banking service to -cocoa -eters, importers, man, Wedmore and others wishing to .extend their . business in these countries, :Trade enquiries are solicited. Ionsult our • local Manager or writedirect to our Foreign, Department, Montreal, Canada. Capital paid up and Deserves Total Assets over $33;756,000 $505,000,000 INCORPORATED IN 1855 CAPITAL AND RESERVE $9,000,000 Ovcrl2O Branches THE MOLSONS BANK BUSINESS SERVICE Many of our customers who started in a small way, have now a well established business through the assistance and co-operation of this Bank over a period of years. Opera an account in this Bank where your. interests will be faithfully looked after by experienced officers. • The Manager is always accessible. H. R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH • • Safety Deposit Boxes: to Rent^~ ' 41.19 READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING The Eflori"isfi' ClothingCo ORDE.nEd' 0 (=THING - Spring • Clothes _____ .,...„.........,...._____,....,,...._ „............____,............__ unusually we Suits E •c Fit No matter tall, have clothing Fit Your made in that Tailored Perfect in $22 2500 IP YOU TROUBLED .COME 8 1E MOHFHSH o�ytto A"A*ale flY[+,H'SD EveryA for what size : slighter than or short and chunky, that will Fl ur e Perfectly choice patterns of New will :suit your individuality o by expert makers everydetail of suit goodg 30.00 ato you'll Spring the average, find that Suitings making $50 ' TO coA y�[�/� �t �5+� A1.n5.t4Ap d i . HAVE LEEN CLOTHES WE ASK YOU HERS :. l�Tt� PORRIrI..Ii;F ill CUTHA r�a�¢¢��i4ttRni 3d dS�' ftHii li ti L1.StllNdl, �1l Deal f/r-'1yr gyp -{{ver MEET THURSDAY AFTERNOON, NOW CANON CLIME. I The Clinton branch of the U. F. 0. will meet next Thursday afternoon in the Agricultural offices,. when Mr, S. B. Stothers, Agricultural Representative, will .give a talk on "Weeds and Weed Control". Anyone interested in this subject is welcome to the meeting. DEATH OF MISS H. LAVIS. Miss Hattie Levis ,daughter of the late George Lavis and of Mrs. Levis of town, paced away last night after a short illness,pmlemoniabeing the cause of death. Since Sunday Miss Lavis had been in a very critical state and the end was -not =looked for,"although heir -friends were hoping against hope that she might poll through. At time of writing arrange- ments have not been made for the fun- eral. • MRS. J. STEEP DEAD: Lucretia Rowe, widow of the late John Steep, pased away yesterday aftetmoon at the home of Mr, George Huller. Mrs. Steep hacl a stroke of paralysis early Saturday morning and never regained' 'consciousness after - 5 Wards. She was the last of her Innis v fly, a cousin, Mrs. C. H. Gooderham of Toronto, being the nearest relative. For some years she had spent the summers in her home on Mary street and the -winters. with relatives at, St.. Thomas, but for the past ..couple- of winters the had boarded with the Hullerfamily in town. She -came to -Clinton 'n bride, her hone being at Streetsville, and had been a resident here for many years.' She was a kindly woman;' who. had many friends, She -was a member of Wesley church. The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon from the home of Mr. Huller, Isaac street, service commencing at half past one. Interment will be made in Clinton cemetery. Miss Gooderham is ex- pected to come for the funeral. MARRIED IN HENSALL. A very pleasant and happy event took place or Thursday last at two o'clock in the afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Rennie of Hens - .all, when their daughter, Ruth Ferris, was united in the holy -bonds of mat- rimony to Mr. Daviel Clarence Pais- ley of Montreal, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Paisley of Clinton. The ceremony was performed by Rev.. A. E. Doan, 112. A.. B. D., pastor of the Methodist church, Hens - all, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends. The Wedding March was played by Miss Elizabeth Rennie of Zurich, who during the ,signing of the register also sang, "0 Perfect Love." The betide was very attractively attired 'in brown, satin and wore a' bouquet of sunset roses and orchids. After the cerengriy all sat down to' a sumptuous repast in the dining- mem, the tables being g decorated with daffodils and fern. The bride was the rEeipient of -many beautiful and costly presents, among iylnieb • was a cheque or,, ,$1000 .from the groom's father. The happy young couple. left amid showers- of confetti and good wishes on a wed- ding trip to Toronto and other east- ern points, the bride travelling in a navy blue tailored gown with hat to match and a silver toned broadcloth coat. They will reside in Montreal where the groom is employed on the staff of the Royal Bank, • The best wishes of their many friends follow them on the voyage of life. DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT, • The following from the Seaforth Expositor refers to a former resident of Clinton, who will bo remembered -by the older citizens. She was a sister -n -law to Mrs. Holmes of Rag- lan Street: Mrs. Samuel T. Holmes died very suddenly at her .home on- Goderich Street, on Thursday afternoon last. Although she had not been in very good health for the past twoyears her condition was not considered at all serious, and her death was there- fore a great shock to her family and the community. Mrs. 17lolnies was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles ,Carlin, of Clin- ton. She was born in Hull, England, and cane to Canada with her parents in her childhood. Mrs. Homes had 'a somewhat unique distinction in her profession as nurse. In 1879 she graduated with honors, and was also the recipient of a medal from the St. Catherines Training School for nurses. In the following Y ear she accepted a position in the Toron- to General hospital, being the first graduate nurse to be employed on the staff of that institution. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes were .married in Clin- ton n 1881, but lived the greater part of their married Ida in Seaforth, Mrs. Holmes was essentially a home woman and while hes: thought and devotion, were in a large measure, given to her husband and family, her personality and kindness won for her many true friends as well as the respect of all with whom she carne in contact. Hoe husband] aiid six chin- dren survive, Charles and Ray, of Seaforth/ Glen, of T orauto, Carolyn and Eva of Boston, anti Mrs, End It, Beattie of Seaforth, Tito sym- pathy of many friends is extended to Mr. Holmes and his family, The funeral took place on Sunday, inters lnen't being shade int Clinton comes tern, Rev. W. T. C1uff, rrietor of St. James' church, Stratford, and very well known to. Clinton citizens, being a member of a Goderich township family and a brother of the late R, J. Cluff of town, has been created a canon by the Bishop of Huron, AN APPRECIATIVE BOARD. The Hospital Board wishes tothank the members of the Unity Club for the lovely sett of china donated for use in the dining room of the fleapit- al. The sett is as much admired for its fitness for service- as for its dainty pattern. The Board also thanks the Ladies' Aid of Ontario St. Church for a "Comfort" quilt.. I THE BOY SCOUTS. Do not forget the Display in the town hall this evening. - The Scout promise is as follows: On my honour I promse I wiljf do my hest: (1) To do my duty to God and the ' Bing; (2) To help other people at all times; �• (3) To obey theScott t av • Note 'well that duty to God tonnes forst. . Every boy in the Clinton Troop has to belong to one of the Sunday Schools in town. -The boys will expect a good at- tendance at their demonstration this evening and as every::good citizen is interested in the boy -life of the town there.shonlcl be a record crowd,' En- courage them by your -presence. • DEATH OF" MRS. G. MAIR, Sarah E. Carter, Wife of Mr. Gil- bert Mair of the Huron Road, passed away on Sunday, after a somewhat prolonged illness. She was in her sixty-ninth year and is survived by her husband and two sons, George of the Huron Road and James at hone, One brother Richard Carter of the Gravel Road, also survives, the last member of the family. The funeral took place from the family residence on Tuesday afternon, the services at the house -and grave- side, being conducted by the Rev. S. Anderson, pastor of Ontario street church, and the pallbearers were five brothers-in-law, Walter, T. It., J. K., Wm., and Dr. A. W. Mair and Fred Potter. .Internment was made in Clinton cemetery. A PLEASING CONCERT. I The third in the series of Lyceum concerts being put on under the aus- pices of the Girls' Auxilary, was given in the town hall on Tues- day evening and proved to be a very pleasing entertainment. , The _ performers were Andrew Vissochi, a performer on, the accord- ion, Miss Ilazel J. Kuk, violinist, and Miss McMaster, soprao. Most of those present had little knowledge of an ae cordion , except as a kind of pleating which ladies • sometimes effect in their dresses, and the instrument in the hands of Sig- • nor Vissochi' was a 'xovelatioii. 11'fios Kuk's violin playing and her whole personality and the singing of Miss McMaste r were •very also -e much en- ' ' ed. The last concert of the ser- ies"; ies, The Carolina Girls; will be giv- en on March 24th. • INVITED FOR FIFTH YEAR.; Rev. R 8. McCormick, who is in his fourth year as pastor of the Blyth Methodisthu Y church, has been in- vited to remain a fifth. As a rule the stationing 'committee will not allow a man 1to return for a fifth year unless unusual circumstances can be shown. In this case there are, one, would imagine, no unusual dream - stances except that Mr. McCormick's pastoral term was broken into by a very serious illness on his part, and this might be considered. Anyway Mr. ItieCormick has accepted the in- vitation subject to the action of the stationing committee. Mr. McCdr- nmiekJs a very energetic worker and an excellent organizer and seems to win the hearty goodwill of the people on the charges -to which he has been appointed. Ile was stationed at Holmesville before going to Blyth. LET'S HAVE T3IE NAME. We have so often called attentioigto the fact that we cannot publish items without being in possession of the name of the sender that it is some- what surprising that people will send them, in without adding their name. But scarcely a week goes by that some such item is not received. This week an item 'of news relating to a former 'resident of town which world be terestng• to many readers was dropped in our box but it had no mark by which the Writer could be identified and for that reason has been held ov- er, Wo are always glad to have items of news Sent and appreciate very nnueh the thoughtfulness of our friends in setting them but we must know from whence they, cone. There are so many obvious reasons for this that we do not need to refter- ate them, Therefore, dear reader, send us in items of news whenever you can, but sigh your tame. We shall not publish it no dowe x even publish mention it when 'curious s noAnleask its where we gob certain items of vows, as, sometimes bappees,,but we must have the knowtedgo for our- scivos. And do not be surprised -at the pion -appearance of eV unsigned item which You May Send us, UNTIL MARCH 16TH Messrs, Couch & Co, will be in theirsoffice on Isttiae street, T. Tay- lor's old office, until March 16th to .receive settlement of aeoounts. Af- ter that date other means will be taken of collecting any apcounts still 'unsettled; - L, 0 L. AT HOME L. 0. L. No, 710 will -give ail at- home in their lodge roosts on, Friday evening of next week, when it is ex- pected that every member will at- tended bringing their wives and friends. Refreshments will be served. The program will commence promptly at eight o'clock. TOMORROW AFTERNOON. Tomorrow "afternoon, Friday, a public meeting of the women of Clin- ton and the surrounding community is called tq receive the report of the Hosptal Committee. As this will be an interesting report it is hoped.that a very large gathering will be present The meeting continences at three - thirty: and is open to everyone inter- ested, - A MOTHER PASSES. Mrs. Christian; mother of. Mrs. (Dr.) Gaudier, passed away at the home of her,gjaughter, Mrs. Mick at Massie,: on Wednesday of last week at the age of seventy-nine years. Alis Christian hacl often visited her daughter here and was known to many ,inClinton, wad remember 'her with kindly feelings. The funeral was held at London on Saturday, the remains 'being placed in a vault until the spring, when they will be removed to Deleware. Mrs. J. A. Macdonald, Miss Macdonald, Mrs, McLaren and Mrs Mick returned with Mrs. Gandier from London on Sat- urclay evening and retrained over Sunday,. FUNERAL OF W. CRICTI, The funeral of the late Whitfield Crich, who died very suddenly last Thursday morning, took place from his late. residence, Isaac street, on Saturday afternoon, interment being made in the cemetery at Turner's, with which church the family of Crich has been connected for many years. Mr. Crich is survived by his wife and ones on, Howard, on the hometead+ in Tuck- ersmith, and who was unable owing to illness, to attend his father's funeral. The Rev. S. Anderson conducted the services at church and graveside. • Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved 'ones in their unex- pected bereavement, A • TRAGIC HAPPENING. Mrs. Annie Colclough received word from the west the other day of the -tragic death of Mrs. W. R. Davidson fo n ri tell Miss • Jennie E. Y Colclough' and her two children, at Goteau, Sask., the second week in February, Mrs. Davidson was in the house with. her two children while her husband was at the barn doing his .evening chores and on his return he stumbled b d oyer the dead body-dogof theat the h door and on going into the house found his two children dead and his wife in a dy- ing condition. It is 'supposed that she went to light a lamp and it ex- ploded, killing the whole family. Mrs. Davidson lingered for a few hours. She was a daughter of Mr. Janie's Colclough, formerly of Goder- ich township but now of Dunmore, Sask. Many in this section will re- member the family, Mrs, Colclough was only twenty-seven years of age, LITTLE LOCALS. Mr. Harry Lawrence has taken a position as junior in the Molsons Bank. ' Mr. G. H. Elliott and family are anode nicely settled 'in their new home in town, Mr. Gordon Johnston is moving to St. Catharines' this week, when he has taken a position. Mn. Frank -Hovey will be at home on Thursday afternoon, March 11th, and afterwards the 4th Thursday, Mr. Terryberry'of Tuckersmith, who is moving to _Dresden, Kent County, loaded a car of effects at Clinton on Tuesday. Owing to lack of space several items, corespondence and other mats ter, has had to be held over, and some liens of news had to be con- densed. I1c. E F, Merner of Bayfield has leased the hose nowmoored .4�1. by Mr. Latter's family, on Issae street and will take i)ossesion next month. Mrs. Latter and family will joint Mr: Latter in Windsor,. Mr, Durnin, who bought the Wheatley farm and the Jas. Fair residence, is beginning' to move his -effects down from Lueknow, 1-te's putting in a supply of ice this week, Mr. W. I.1, Davison Inas moved his household effects down front Paisley and is getting settled in Ma new home, the Shanahan house on Queen street, which was recently purchased by Mr. Peacock and which he has leased to IVtr.- Davison, t , Mr. and Mrs; T. T. liur'lnhy -and family moved to Goderich this week, ,They might have been persuaded to remain if a suitable residence could have berm procured but they had sold their; house and had to give possession March 1st,. Three By -Laws Being Submitted to 1 Cititens • ' Council Met on MoridaY with all •menlboes present and the mayor in the chair. A communication was read from the secretary of, the Clinton Spring Show asking for the usual grant of 660 and ani motion of Councillors Wiltse and Langford the request was grant- - A communication from the Barrett Co., Toronto, ofering.tarvia "B" at 13c- per gailo, f•,o,bi" Toronto, was laid over until • next meeting as it was thought that would be soon en- ough to give an order. • A -Communication from the Western Ontario United Boards of Trade, asking for the endorsation by the council of a resolution praying the Provincial Government to do • something to 'assist ..farmers to obtain help, to encourage proper -immigration and an improvement in School Systems, was laid on the table. Col, Combe and NH:, 11, B. Chant addressed the council, representing apublic meeting held in • tine eotmcil chamber on Friday evening, asking them 'to submit a bylaw to'the people asking permission • to raise $10.000 for the erection of a monu- ment on the street in front of the postoffice in nmenory of the soldiers from this town who fell iii battle or have since flied. Col. Combo in- troducecithe matter and Mr. Chant spoke at .some length, explaining just what the monument would be and where placed. At the conclusion the. mayor said the natter would have the serious consideration of the council. Col. Combe suggested that the council give it immediate attention and if the bylaw was sub- mitted it might he voted on at the sane time as the Mer'ner bylaw, The mayor. however, did not think it could be so arranged. The matter was not further considered at this meeting. "No report," Wes the answer giv- en by most of the chairmen of com- mittees when asked to report. Chair- man Johnston of the Fire and Water recommended that L. Cree and M. McEwen be added to the list of firemen. ' The mayor volunteered the infor- mation that the town had received a cheque for the damage done to the Town Hall some weeks ago .by fire, Regarding the natter of ;Livery licenses, left over 'from last month, Reeve Afiller abet, Councillor,- Lang- ford moved that no action be taken to change the 'existng bylaw: Councillors Johnson and Necliger moved that the matter of meat lie- eases, be left over to next meeting.• A communication frol?.:Mr.' Brydeue showing just how far a municipality could go in regulating stets matters; a e-nnotion was was read and the e aovb the result. - • • • About the only discussion of 'the evening was indulged in when Reeve Miller, chairman of the fuel commit- tee, read his report And moved its adoption, seconded by Councillor Johnson. provided Tho rep ortthat t in view of the information in the -hands of the council and of the. fact that the local coal dealers refused to sell out any part of their• business, the mat- ter of submitting a bylaw with re- gard to establishing a municipal coal and wood yard be set aside for present, all available information to to be given to the public, but that the council might continue to buy coal from time to time as in the past, for the benefit of the people, Councillor Wiltse said that but for the latter part of the report• he would vote for its adoption but that ire was not in favor of .going into the coal and wood business. He said the majority of the people dill not benefit from the coal brought in, as one needed to be on the inner Circle or to have some pull to get any. He said he. was in favor of the i keeping a ' tons of coal coupe 1 few in reserve to be supplied to anyone unable to get fuel so that there should be no hardship. Councillor Middleton expressed himself as being in favor of sub- mitting a bylaw to tate people and made zt motion to that effect. Re- -said the people had expressed their desire to ]tare a nnunicipal coal yard and he thopght the council had no alternative but to submit the bylaw. Councilor McMurray seconded the amendment. He said :the ;people •had voted three to oto in favor of a municipal coal and wood yard and he considered the.couneil was bound to submit the bylaw. They may have voted. blindly, many may not have understood the situation but the vote was in favor of tine establish- ment of a municipal coal yard and when the people were instructed as to what it meant they should be given a chance to vote on a bylaw. Reeve Miller said that as far as lee could find 'there was not a mem- ber of the council in favor of estab- lishing a municipal coal yard, that the local dealers would not sell And most -of the municipalities written to had expressed themselves as not in favor, this, together ' withwiththe dnfif- t s , milts? of handling the buslness, hadd • convinced hits that this was not a good- time to tnnbunit the bylaw ami so he had brought in the report lie bad. Int answer to Councillor , Wiltso's charge of unfaintess he said that as far as be knew every order for coal was taken as it came. CouncillorJohnson said he 'was in. favor - of lnuncipal ownorship' but when ho found that the town could- n't handle the business• as a man would handle his own he had conclud- ed that it would be just as well to defer the submitting 08 a bylaw for Councillor Necliger said he was not in favor of a municipal coal - yard but • that as far as he could' ; see the council would be obliged to submit a bylaw. Ho said that if such a bylaw passed he would do his best as a memberof the council to carry out the people's will. The amendment was voted -lin first, only Miller and Johnson vot- ting nay. The original motion was then put, Milier and Johlison voting yea. - Following is the financial report: Pay shoot for February $' 46:86' Electric Light:—Street light- thg ... • 150s92 Hall lighting and lamps 845 . r Pay i rce t 6.7u J. Ii. Mustard, coal R. Rowland, supplies , . , - ,220 E. Scruton,•draying , ,, 4.75 Salaries Account—R.B, Fitz- simons , . 52.09 Fire and Water—Annenican La France ,Co'„ • nozzle, , 4.40 T Wigginton, hose sleigh box 1315.0Q. E. Scruton, draying „•.. 1,00, Dry closet acct, H. Carrick, salary , 54.17 J. W. Shobbrook ., ,. 43.75 Pay Sheet .. ...... 11,40 Grunts:—Lighting G. W. V' A, Club 2,21 • • Lighting Hospital , . , 7.04 Incidentals:—,Bell Tel. Co, ,,45 E. Scruton, draying .60 Goderich and Wingham, copies of bylaw .. ..,.. .,.. 2,00 Insurance:—Gore In§, Co., town hall 18.00 N. W, N. Ins. Co. town hall 9.40 Receipts Scales .. , „ ., .,.,....., 5.15 Hall .rent ., ,. „ 16.00 Sale of cemetery lots .. 24.00 Care of lots' in perpetuity :70.00 Work 40.25 On motion of Councillors Wiltse and Middleton the council adjourned to meet at eight o'clock on Wednes- day evening,. At the adjourned meeting yester- day evening provision was made for the submitting of two bylaws, Nos. 6 and 7. TM former authorizing the raising of a sunt not exceeding $15,000, for the establisbnnent of a municipal coal and wood yard, The second to authorize the issue of de- bentures, covering ten years, for the • raising of the stun of $10,000 for . the erection of a memorial •monumneett • to the soldiers from Clinton killed in .the great war, the monument to be erected in the macadam in, frpnt of the postoffice,..square. •Theso by- laws will both be published and shall be voted o±ii' at $lie saute bate, 'tis::the • - Mesmer bylaw,. April Sth. •• the present. AMONG THE.CHURCHES'. St. Paul's Church 3rd Sunday in Lent, Holy Con- •' munion at eleven. Evensong- at • sets-' en. . Sunday School and Bible Class .' at tiro -thirty. Lenton Service each Wednesday evening at seven -thirty, . Preacher int all services, Rev,: 8...E. IVIcKegney., Baptist Church Rev. E. 0., Eerie, pastor, Morn- ing service at eleven, evening- ser- vice at seven. The subject for the evening will be "Power from on High." We invite you to worship with us, Ont. St. Church . The pastor's subject on Sunday • evening will be "Why a Man Should.•.. Become a Christian," On noonday evening the League was in charge of the Christian Endeavor dopartfnent, 1Vlisses Ruth and Carol Evans sang a pretty duet and the• Rev. E, 0. Porde of the Baptist church gave a very interesting and inspiring address, Next Monday evening' the young people meet with the Young People's Society of Willis church and a debate will be given.. • Wesley Church The Christian Endeavor department is preparing the -program for next Monday evening's League meeting. The subject is "The- Duty of Pleas- ing" and every member is supposed to answer. to the roll with a quota - tint bearing on the subject, A good program Is' beinpr'epar'ed. 11g44it The Rev. II. D. Taylor, who is going to China as a missionary to take the place of the Rev, G. Ilarris, who is Monte on furlough of account of ill -health, will preach in Wesley church in the morning a week from Sunday and in Ontario street church in the evening. Mr. Taylor is going out as a represent- ative of the Epworth Leagues of Goderich District, who have had no representative shwa Mr. Harris' re- t tarn. rlt the ronelus.on of •tl ev- eningenin - s r is t Union • ,0 • i r of e g ev e uu t. �tt.t h two Leagues will be. hold in, the • lecture room 0£.0ntatio street clmreh, t tvhc,t the- young pr,,iit' WO; lain en opportnttity of mooting itis•, and 1V8rs. Taylor And wishing them a Godspeed in their work,