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The Clinton News Record, 1920-4-8, Page 1No, 2046 -40th Year THURSDAY APAIL 8 CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL .8th 1920 THE HOME PAPER 15 CLINTON'S SHOV\I UY, COME AU JOIN THE CflO 0. BANQUET IN THE EVENIf�6 Zu: the Zeit bur=A bur=,f egiaa Aci Simplicity of construction com- bined with a skill in manufacture, 4e. .Grp C which is the inheritance ,of genera - *tions make f'� th - REGINA WATCHES rx good time keepers and consequently ,Lv comfortable watches to carry. Their y>T efficiency is assured by a guarantee which enables the owner to have any constructional defect remedied free of charge by the nearest agent in !BSC LUTELYGUARANTEEpany part of Canada. They are not made in grades which cannot be fully guaranteed. stfit . ��eeCyar jeweler and Optician - ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES, Phone 174w Clinton ,. Residenc 1741 r_ The Royal Barak of Canada HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL LONDON, Eng,; Princess St. L+.O ,. NEw:YoBx,, 68 William St, 13AROEL,ONA, Spain Plaza de Cataluna 8 With onr-chain of 630 -Branches throwgbout Canada, New- foundland, the West Indies, Central and South America, we offer a complete hawking service to exporters; -Ampex tees, mao- ufacturers ancb others wishing .to extend their-- business in these countries. Thule enquiries are solicited. Consult our local Manager or write direct to our .Foreign Department, Montreal, Canada. Capital paid up and Reserves Total Assets over $33,756,000 a 000 $505,000,000 INCORPORATED IN 1855 CAPITAL AND RESERVE $9,000,000 Over120 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 cooperation of this Bank•over a period of years. . ' Open an account in this Bank where your interests will be faithfully looked after by experienced officers. The Manager is always accessible. II. R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent 41-7.9 READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he glorrish Clothing Co, ORDEREQ OLOTB INo Save 10 per cent. on your Raincoat ri i R9 W On this day you can 'buy a Raincoat at a saving of 10 per cept.. Men's $30,00 Raincoat, Show Day $27.00 25.01) 22.50 20.00 15,0() cc ar 22.50 20,00 i8.00 13.50 13ig range to select from in all the leading styles and cloths Men who motor will appreciate one (Jolml and male your selection before the choicest patterns are exh,jtilsted THE UDA(SH CUM CD0 Motto "A -Square Deal for Every Mau," A SMALL FIRE.' A small blaze, caused by an over heated chimney, toele •place at the residence of Mr. R. Miller on Tues- day. The firemen were misinformed as to the location of the fire and took a run down to R. Mennel's but when they got to •the right place a few neighbors had extinguished the flames. Practically no damage was done. TABLET UNVEILED. At the morning service in Willis church a bronze tablet to the memory of Fl, -Lieut. W. Hall, son of Mr, and Mrs. le. B. Hall, of Constance, formerly of Clinton, was unveiled, To Lt -Col. J. W Shaw was given the honour of ueveiling the tablet. A large number were present and the ceremony was a most impressive one. Col. Shaw made the following eloquent address in connection with the ceremony: "It is my privilege today to per- form a duty -towards a fallen com- rade and to render a tribute of grat- itude and respect to one who has written his name upon the pages 'of history that -shall never die—Lt. Weis. hall of the =Royal Flying. Corps and -late with the Gth British North- ampton Reginsent, with which bat- talion he .was fighting when he was killed on the 5th of April, 1918. "Billy" Hall, as he was familiarly known among his. friends in Clinton, eniieted in the spiing,,of 1.9j,0 , in' the Royal Flying Corps- and trained hi -Canada,. -- When he became quite an expert aviator and later an in structor•, he Was ' sent to . England,' but diel not remain there, long as efficient airmen were at that time in great demand and Billy was given a fast machine and told to "go at them," and well I remember how elated Billy was after he shot down his first German plane. He put his best into whatever duty assigned to him. Billy Hall was a sample of the 50,000 Canadian boys who were the martyrs and saviours of their count- ry. They were the alter upon which Canada offered him their best and bravest in the time of supreme trial. No boy had a greater inducement to live than Billy Hall. Ile was only twenty-three years of age, not have ing reached the -meridian of life, in the full tide of buoyant life, still full of hope and promise. He had a lu- crative position in a Bank but nat- urally of an active and athletic dis- position he chose, what in 1916 was considered the most dangerous and daring. branch of the service, avia- tion. In 1914 many enlisted from an ad- venturesome spirit and a desire for a trip across the ocean to visit friends at home because few in those clays thought that the war would last Ionger than a few months owing to the wonderful inventions of the 20th century war weapons which were suposed to wipe an army out in a few hours. But as the war pro - grossed it was found that no matter how powerful the weapon of death in operation one more wonderful was discovered to combat it. In 1916 when Billy enlisted the •war was at. its height and he fully realized the seriousness and necessity of the step he was taking. There are two lents of patriotism, that of instinct and that of reason. The first is undefinable but assoc- iates the affections with the place of birth united with the .love of old cus- toms and respect for old traditions it is the patriotism that enters ,in- to the life blood of a nation and is likely •to prove a powerful agency in maintaining the stability of a na- tion's progress. That of reason on the other hand, is due to a perception of the per- sonal interests of a cititzen and de- pends on his' having a share in the government. of his country and its prosperity, Our obligations do• not end with the obedience to the laws and payment of taxes, Those thins are compulsory, Patriotism must be founded upon great principles and supported by great virtues. It in- volves duties as well as privileges and involves personal sacrifice. Our boys faced every danger, en- dured every hardship; living as brave men and dying as heroes in I' the faithful performance of duty and by the passionate love of country. M Wo will not offer condolence to go the parents and family but consola- tion to cheer themselves with the fair fame of the lost one. The love of .honout'-is the only feeling that never grows cold. For in old a1;•e it is not the acquisition of gain that gives the greatest pleasure but the enjoyment of honour. Let us find fresh bonds of brother- hood and union in the cherished mem- ories of these boys who have made the name of Canada immortal and have won imperishable glory for the British Empire and the British race. - And hi all the ages men have never cliajllayccl sublimer courage, greater heroism or a stronger devotion to daty than these boys, Canadian mothers etui hold their, heads high .aecl their hearts swell with prole for their brave sons who have proven themselves worthy of the best traditions of the British race. It is now my fluty to untvell this tablet to Lt. Win-, Hall and n=ay it always be an inspiration to the tare oneratb , ons g who in "have thea i ttsb vas the power, to 'outdo or carry on the good work begun, that be died fighting fee, the Liberty and Peace of the world. Xie sleeps in the land he helped to make free, snider t1ie Poppies of i"1Gtiilbr6�" , Mr. Peter McMurray, father of Councillor A. 3, McMurray of Clin- ton, passed away at his home at Mitchell on Sunday after a few weeks' illness, at the age of sev- enty-eight eventy-eight years, The deceased had not been in the best of health for nearly a year but he and his wife had spent several months in Clinton with their son and he had been' fairly well all winter. They returned home on March 4th, just one month before his death, For a couple of weeks he had been ill and the end was not unexpected. A. family of three sons and three daughters survive: Thomas, super- intendent of R. J. Fleming's farm at Pickering, John of Hussar, Sask., Councillor McMuriay of Clinton and Mrs. 11. N. Austin, Mrs. Andrew Moore and Miss Ethel McMurray of Detroit. The latter two are quite i]] at the present time, Miss Ethel Mc- Murray having had -to undergo an operation this week, and were unable to_ attepd their • father's funeral, which took place at Mitchell on Tues- day afternoon, Mrs. McMurray ac- companied her daughter; Mrs. Aust- in, to Detroit on her return home yesterday, ' DEATH OF• A. W. KEMP.' Mr, Alfred William Kemp died at his home in Stratford, on Friday night last after a long. illness. • Tfe was bon- 1n Tice-Iiuist, Sussex, Eng. fifty-two years 'ago. ' When nine- teen years of age 'he settled near Clinton and engaged ih farm work: About seven years .later he entered the employ of the Doherty Organ Co. where he remained for a period of six years, going from here to -the Globe -Wernicke Co. Stratford, where be was employed p Dyed as a machinist un- til seven years ago. His widow sur- vives. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kemp, reside in London, and five brothers also survive: Henry of Goderich, Thomas, Detroit; Samuel -of Clinton, and Albert and George of London. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon from Stratford, The fun- eral services were conducted at the hone and graveside by the Rev. Mr: Lawson, Interment was made in the family plot at Sebringville cem- etery. The pallbearers were the de- ceased's five brothers and a brother- in-law, Mr. Andrew Eckinir'e. The floral offerings were very beautiful. AMONG THE- CHURCHES. - Baptist Church Rev, E. 0. Porde, pastor. The services next Sunday will be held at the usual hour. Sunday school meets at 2.30 p.m, A quarterly business sheeting was held on Wednesday night at the close of the prayer sheeting. Willis Church Willis church people are delight- ed in the prospect of their annivers- ary services, which` will take place on Sunday, May 23rd. The Rev. (Lieut. -Col,) John Pringle, D. b., Moderator of Gen- eral Assembly, is to be preacher on Sunday and on Monday evening he will deliver a lecture, "Stories of the Frontier and the Front," St, Paul's Church The Easter music on Sunday was very much enjoyed by the congre- gation. The choir was assisted by former -members who were visiting in town. Mr. Harold Holmes con- tributed a solo at the evening ser- vice, which was much appreciated. The Women's Auxiliary are hav- ing a tea and sale of cooking in the parish hall on - Tuesday afternoon next. Ont. St, Church Pleasing Easter services were held on Sunday, the choir rendering ex- cellent music at both services, On Wednesday evening next the W. M. S. will have their thank - offering meeting when the District organizer, - Mrs. Hick of Goderich, will be present and give an address. A good program was provided by The Christian Endeavor Committee at Monday evening's League meeting. - Harry Ball gave a splendid reading on "The Poor Ye Have Always With ou." A very pretty trio was sung Mrs. Gibbings, Mrs. Jervis and r. Gibbings, and Ernest Lvermore ve an excellent topic on "Conser- vation", Seven new members were added to the League Roll, Next Monday night will be mis- sionary night, Leaguers are invit- ed to cosec and bring a friend, 'Wesley Church The pastor preached at both sea= - vices on Sunday, the members of the Sunday school . being present at the morning service and occupying the centre pews. The choir sang special Easter music at both ser- vices, being asssted by several form- er members Who' were Visiting in town=, ' - At the evening seevice Mrt. R. R. Hewson of Toronto rendered a solo very acceptably, On Monday evening the League had a social evening le honor of a number of members who •were house for the holiday season, Miss Bessie Me- ( -teems gave a - vary pleasing little travel talk c=uring the first part of the program. Refreshments Were served at the conclusion of it social hour spent do Wesley hell. Tit B o ethan r• G rl s Classi1 h d a lifw tlo supper in Wesleyhall ' an 7 uesa clay evening in honor of sone of the lumbers Who are ho=ne fol.' the vasa- Mon. A very pleasant tin=e was spent. The W, M. 4. held enoir paster' thankoftxbiite nesting eta ToosioY CLINTON MARKETS, Oats .811.00. Bnttex .55e. Wheat $1.98, Barley $1.50. Eggs 43e to 44e. Buckwheat $1.45. Live Hogs $18.00. THEY "FEEL" IT AFTER ALL. A subscriber in the west who was writing to renew his subscrip- tion in a letter dated March 30th •says: " A young man who had been in the west .returned home Iast fall and told his friends at Loncles- bore that it had been 50 below in Saskatchewan in October I wish he had been here in February he would have said it was a htmclred and fifty below, but it was only 37 as a matter of fact We are having nice weather now, the scow is about all gone and the farmers will soon be seeding.", LOBB—LOVETT_NUPTIALS , Clinton's Tax Rate This Year Will be 37 Mills The council met on Monday even- ing, all members being present with the exception of Councillor McMur- ray. Mayor Cottle in the chair. A communication was read from Mr, A. Seeley asking for a eancell- ization of a part of some back taxes , which were against some property which he.hacl to take over from Mr, Britton. On a motion that the matter be left to the Court of Revision Coun- cillor Wiltse: said he couldn't see that the Court of Revision could deal with it as it wasn't an appeal. He thought the council should do what- ever it was going to do-. about it. On motion of Councillors Middle- ton -ancl Nediger it was finally left over for future consideration, 1 A Communication from J. J. Mer - 1 ner, M. P. regarding a field gun • for Clinton gave hope that, one would be forthcoming in the future. Citizens of William street and of Princess street wrote complaining of lack of illumination and asking for_ mon lights , These, and all similiar ;requests, are to be taken into consid- eration by the street committee. Messrs, W. Brydone and J. W. Treleaven were present and asked permission ,to address the council i•e- garding the .estimate put in this year for the- Collegate Institute, Mr, Treleaven spoke. He explained that through a misunderstanding as to when the council was setting its rate last year the C. I. board had not got -its estimates in in time and 'that $3000 instead of $2000 should havecess b asked- for. Then en the county last year had also failed to pass a grant of $3000, which would have been divided amongst the Col- legiates of the county. "But owing I to the good work of Reeve Miller," i said Mr. Treleaven, "we shall prob- ably be better off this year than ev- i er in the way of grants. Clinton j will probably get $700 for 1919 and ,$1000 for 1920." But for the pres- ent the C. I. board had a deficit of $1700 which has to be made up. iPart of this was for repairs. The members of the council I showed an interest in the explana- ± tion of Mr. Treleaven and asked sev- eral questions in order to bring out aunt:: rer undersinncl'ing of the sit- s . Mr, Treleaven said that Wingham's Higgs school was small- er than the C. C. I. but that its estimate for maintenance was high- er. He said if the standard of the school was to be maintained there could be no curtailment of expenses but rather the reverse but that the high estimate tlus year was in roal- lty caused by the fact that last year's deficit had to be met this year. A communication from a rubber company regarding the perches° of new hose was, on the recommendation of Councillor Johnson, chairman of the Fire and Water committee, laid on the table. "Rubber goods are high and if we start in to buy it would take a lot to do us, We had better wait a while until things ease up a little," said Councillor John- son. The real interest of the evening centred around the bylaw fixing the tax rate for the year. When it was read by the clerk the rate had been struck at 364. mills and Councillor Wiltse, as chairman of the finance committee, said he was afraid the itizens would think last year's fzn- nces had been managed better than his as• the rate last year was 29. But he instanced the C. I. case, where the deficit from last year would add three mills to the taxes. Ile said he slid not see whore any aring could be done. Chairman Langford of the proper- ty committee said that though his ommittee would have $1200 it would only really have the spenaing of bout $400 as a new furnace had to o purchased and other necessary expenses would cut into the estimat- e.. Councillor Johnson "Don't take nything off the fire and water con- nittee's estimate." The marriage was solemized at half past eleven yesterday forenoon in • St. Paul's church of Fannie Edith, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.' Charles Lovett, , to Mr, Frank G. Lobb, son of .Mr. and Mrs. W. 1 . Lobb of Goderieh township, The ceremony was performed by the Rev, S. E. McKegney, rector of St.. Paul's only the witnesses being present. .i • The bride was married in her trav- elling suit of navy blue cloth, with navy blue hat and grey' bodice, shoes and gloves, and a corsage bouquet of orchids, orchid sweet peas and fern. She also wore the groom's gift, a handsome plucked beaver fur. The Dun couple le had Y no attendants, g p At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at the home of. the bride's parents, Princess street for the relatives and a few intimate friends. `After the wedding luncheon. Mr, and Mrs. Lobb left on the three train for a honeymoon trip to Toron- to, Niagara,St. Catharines and other points. On their return they will re- side on the groom's farm on the Mait- land concession, Goderich torenship, The bride was the recipient of many very handsome gifts, among them being a couple of substantial cheques. The newly -wedded pair have the best wishes of their friends for a happy and prosperous journey through life, good Wishes in which The News -Record very heartily joins. THE DEFEATED BYLAWS, All three bylaws were defeated on -Monday. The Merner bylaw had a majorty but fell short of th,c two- thirds majority necessary to carry. The other two failed of a Majority, The failure of the Mother bylaw was a suhprise to many as the get- ting of a flax mill lit Clinton was considered to be an acquisition and • the town council and board of trade had given the Messrs. Merner en- couragement to believe that the con- cessions asked would be given. The failure, however, was probably due more to carelessness than anything as the vote was very small, The friends of the bylaw no doubt took for granted that it would carry and were careless about casting their votes while those who opposers it for one reason or another got out, The council and board of trade regret the result very much. The coal bylaw came within eight of carrying. Had the amount been five thousand dollars less, as some c members of the council wished to set it, the probability is that the council would have been confronted with the necessity of establishing a municipal fuel yard.- Clinton has always been more or less in favor of public own- ership and to that may be attributed p the large vote for the bylaw on Mon- t day, not to any antagonism to the local coal dealers, In view of the e fact that the bylaw was defeated we a May congratulate ourselves that Clin- ton has two energetic and capable dealers, Tho Memorial bylaw was rather badly defeated, This was hardly a surprise to those familiar with the 1 situation, The vote need not be tak- en as en indication of hostility to a solders' memorial but only of the un- n popularity of that particular scheme, b Many people were very leech op- s posed to having a large monument in n the centle of the town. Those who h Reese Miller said the street esti- tato was too low, that already a ig holo had been shade in that for now plowing and if the streets were of to suffer the committee must ave sufficient funds to keep them Isad seen large monuments erected in 11 other town were not favorably im- pressed and the idea seemed to be 0 not to commit the town •to a pioject I which was got generally approved, 1 Clinton will yet- perfect a plan, how- s ever, of commemorating in a fitting manner the gallent lads who gave s their lives of the field of honour, w The vote on the three bylaws by wards was as follows: ft The Flax Bylaw For Against St. Andrew's 24 80 St. James' 42 17 St. John's 84 28 St. George's 81, 15 181 - 90 P. After • considcrab 1e discussion otwcillor Wiltse end Reeve Miller loved that the rate be struck at 37 Hills. "1,'11 do this even though I 1011 pot get a vote next year," re- marked Councillor Wiltse, "as it ecus necessary to carry on the ork of the town." By-law No, 8 was then read three tees and passed, The Coal Bylaw St, 'Andrew's St. James' St. John's St, Geogo's 18 86 84 24 35 27 18 26 ;t01 118 The Meniorial =AMY St, AYidrew'a . 10 44 St. James' - rl 46 Se, John's 14 46 St, C8orge''s g 85 t'' a.,.i. t. „ nl�{" 1 41 Reeve Miller in his report on - the streets' said that as the streets had now been timed up a man should be got to look after them about every two weeks, He also re- ported that a number of loads of sand had been ordered for use with ttrvia and recommended that a man Toseph team be paid GOc per, hour for work and a man 30e per hour. Councillor Johnson recommended the purchase of half a dozen fire- , mCn S hats. C Ymeillo • Ln o z Langford reported that g 1 the town hall had been -rcnaired where damage was dont by tiro and a few dollars bad been left over. Ausworieg a quostioni frons Cetme- lllor Johnsons Clerk MeePherson sa=ri five Jitney licenses had been 114h1 al•. On its being made knoxm that H. Carrick had died the clerk was in- structed to write a letter of gndol- ence to the family. Under the heading of new business an agreement between the town and twelve citizens, having property on Frederick street, •concerning the snaking of a ditch was read by the clerk. According to this agreement the cost is to be paid in thirteen equal shares by those-- interested, the town counting as one. On mo- tion of Councillors Langford and Nediger the mayor was authorized to sign for the town. Owng to the lack of space we are obliged. to hold over the estimates for . 'the year and also the financial re- port -for the month: NOTES .. The attendance at the council meet- ings is not nearly eo largess it was for a time last year. - 5 Managing the• town's business is not just as easy a matter as it looks to outsiders., Anyone who has any notion of becoming a candidate for councillor in future ought to attend a few meetings af the council. It would give him some idea of the. work. Aren't the. Clinton firemen the "tony"chaps? Mind -you, they have to have new Easter .hats. At least hall a dozen of them seem to think they need thesis. A cat attended the council meeting on Mondayevening and l n would not be put out. On a suggestion that kitty be fed Clerk Macpherson declared it a stray cat and not a corporation cat at all, so its -maintenance was not included in the estimates, ABOUT THOSE RETURNS. In 'order to assist citizens in mak- ing out their income-tax returns, which must be made out and returned to the sl=ice of the Inspector of Tax- ation, London, not later than April 30th, Mr. Harding of that office will be in the Council chamber, Clinton, on April 13th all day and will be pleased to interview any taxpayer who is hi doubt about how to complete his re- turn. If it is deemed necessary and can be so arranged a visit may also be made in the following week. No. meetings are to be held but Mr. Harding will simply interview per- sonally any citizen who wishes to consult hint. DEATH OF H. -GARRICK. Henry Carrick, a resident of Clin- ton for about thirty years and an employee of the town -for the last ten or fifteen, until he was obliged to give up on account of failing health, passed away at his hone on Monday evening. He was born in England eighty years ago and came to this country when a lad of six- teen, He was an honest, industri- ous man who tried to do his duty as he saw it. For the past year or more his health had been failing and for several weeks he had been con- fined to his bed ,He is survived by his wife and a family of five sons and two daughters; J. H.,•Robert and Mrs. Fred Gorbutt of Clinton; Thomas, William and Albert, Wind- sor ,and Mrs. Fred Haggitt of Blyth. The funeral takes place tomorrow af- ternoon from the family residence, Albert street, to Clinton cemetery, MRS. TURNER PASSES. Mrs. Edward Turner, an old resi- dent of Clinton, passed away at her home on Monday evening, having reached the great age of eighty- eight years and eleven months, Mrs, Turner, whose maiden name was Eliza Code, was born in Lanark County and in 1855 came with her parents to Elma township' Perth. She was married in 1.861 to the late Edward Turner and came to reside in Tuckersmitle in the vicinity of Turner's church, where they remained until 1893, when they casae to Clin- ton, Mr. Turner died Feb, 9th, - 1896. M.ts, Turner was a woman of re- markable personality and kept her faculties to a large degree through- out her long life. She was a Meth- odist in religion and dearly loved her church and its activities and was a regular attendant at the regular ser- vices as long as she was able to be about. And she never ceased to be interested in all that pertained to the welfare of het' beloved church. She was also a woman of strong social instincts and was always greatly pleaseel to see het friends and almost to the last was able to converse with them. She is survived by two sons, Gen, N„ of Tuckersmilh, and Albert E„ of Nasiilyn, Sask., end three daugh- ters, Mee. Woad of British Columbia, and Sara and Many at home, The funeral which was private, took place from her late residence, street, yesterday afternoon. The services wero conducted by the Rev, D, . N. McCantus, pastor of Wesley church of which site was a member, assisted by the Rov,' S. Anderson. The pallbearers lboater s wore. her son and two grandsons, : G N. find Untold and John Turner, 001 - in -law, A. Broadfbot, n ntephe'w, Il:. Margo of Toronto and W. Tipbady, :reorient was made in the family plot at Turner's. MOR fl LOCAL NEWS ON ''AGI at