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The Clinton News Record, 1920-12-9, Page 1ror No. 2015--4Ist Year ew CLINTON, ONTARIO. THURSDAY, DEGEMOIR' Sth *920 THE HOME RAPER sent rs may have The News -Record from now until the end of 1921 for 11(9 ake 4 Otir ', ita a3 tI eieeriond 62\r0We will gladly reservethein for you. Don't wait until the last moment when -the best and prettiest things are gone; when you and our salesman are crowded for time. Shop now, come in today and look over our complete stock at your leisure. We shall be glad to reserve your orders until you call for them, Our stock of Watches,' Clocks, and Jewelery, Silverware, cut glass, China and etc. ,is complete, else a good stock of records and Vietrolas• for you, to select from. • • • pp W.. Yetiqar Jeweler and Optician Issuer of marriage licenses Phone 174w Residence 174J 1 RESULTS ACCOMPLISHED BY 5� M RTlC SAVING STE MONTHLY DEPOSITS OF $1 $2 $5 1 year 12.20 24.89 60.98 121.96 2 years 24.76 49.52 123.80 247.60 3 years 37.70 75.41 188,52 377.04 THERE IS A SAVINGS DEPARTMENT AT EVERY BRANCH OF THE ROYAL.BANK OF • R. E. MANNING, Manager CLINTON f $10 ' ' ; • • BRANCH, V INCORPORATED 1855 6+e20 THE MOLSONS BANK Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Branches The Molsons Bank Assists Farmers Almost every farmer finds his money tied 'up in stock or crops at certain seasons. If he needs assistance he should consult our local Manager. ' Savings Departments at all Branches. • - H. R. SHARP, Manager CLINTON BRANCH Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent 1 i i i i 1 1 1 1 C ] '1 c C C { t It l t i f I c t , e d f I C t 1 d . t READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING 2 he c4forrtsh Clothing Co. ORDPRED CLOTHING `1 - ' . J J o The Mor rich Clothing CQ.' S CHRISTMAS S A �,E Announcement on Page 4 s x r„ D THEahCIOIHING.to. motto: CISH u 'e Deal for•er tt J one year s sub. CLINTON MARIfETS. Wheat '100 Barley, .804. Oats, 504. Eggs, 050, I3ue1ewheat, 954 Dried Apples 10. Butter, 504 t0 514 Live hogs, 514.00. HOSPITAL BOARD MEETS. The IIospital Board held its month- ly meeting on Monday evening, A donation of 510.00 towards the Bazaar Fund was gratefully acknowl- •eclged, this being given by the Sum- merhill ladies. There is need for a few more nice, soft pillows at the hospital. Won't somebody come forward this Christ- mas time and donate a pillow or two? The hospital has been filled -almost to its capacity the last week or so. A SURPRISE PARTY. On Friday evening last a number of the friends of •Mr. and Mrs. John May, Toronto, former citizens of Clin- ton, gave them a surprise by meet- ing at their home to celebrate with them their thirtieth wedding anni- versary. The main feature of the ev- ening was a mock wedding• in which the younger people tried to remind Mr. and Mrs. May of one of the greatest days in, their life's experi- ences. A. pleasant evening was spent and many good wishes were extended to them for their future happiness and a tontinuance ' of the prosperity that has favored them thus far in their matrimonial life. WAYLAID AND ROBBED. Mrs; Annie Nickle of town received M hold on Tuesday word y of the a h cl rm g up and robbery of her son, Mr. M. L. Nielde of Toronto: He was on his way home about six o'clock Fri- day evening and upon getting off the car and walking across the street he was accosted by two men, who knock= ed him on the head and put him in an auto. He was found near home early in the_ morning in an uncon- scious condition and was removed to the Western Hospital, where it was thought he was suffering from a fractured skull. But upon an X-ray examination it was found not. At time of writing he was still in the hospital. He lost :a sunt of money and other articles. DIED IN THE WEST. There passed "away at his home in canna, Alberta, on Nov. 24th, Mr. Cobert M. Churchill, aged fifty-two ears.: He was only ill a short time vith typhoid fever. He was a son of he. late Mr, and Mrs, James Church - 11, formerly of Goderich township, hYd a son-in-law of Mrs. William Stanley of town. It is about twenty dears since the family went west. VIr. Churchill is survived by his wife, iuei daughter, Olive, and one son, 3lvin. Besides his wife and family, i'e leaves two brothers, Rev. J. W. 3hurchill of Brandon, Man., and lames Churchill' and a sister,' Mrs. ticharcl Hanna of Hanna, Alta. Friends and relatives extend heart- elt sympathy to the bereaved fanh- iy. A RARE, SPECIMEN. Mr. C. F. Libby is not what any. me would Ball a gourmand at all but ie does like good things to eat, in his bearing a strong resemblance to :he m tjority of people. One of his avorit8 dishes at breakfast is poached egg oiy toast and the other toning as this dish was served up o him, instead o'£' one or even two, fere was a whole "flock" of eggs, three nice round .yolks. The funny art of it was that all three yolks same from the same shell. Each was ?erfectly formed, though not quite io large as that of a single -yolked hgg. Double -yolked eggs are not so inusual but a triple -yolked egg is in- leed a rarity. Mrs. James McNeil's thickens were responsible for the sggs from which this triplet egg ame. . C. L COMMENCEMENT. "The Arraignment of Paris," a sageant . of Queen Elizabeth's time, will be presented at the annual com- nenaehnent on December 17th. This astoral play was actually performed n Abingdon, near Oxford, England, n the occasion of Queen Elizabeth's risit to that town in the year 1584. Cite theme of the play is that Ate, he goddess of strife, brings in the pple of gold, which is the prize of eauty. The ' competitors are the hree goddesses, Juno, Pallas and Tenus. They decide among them elves 'that Paris the Trojan shep- erd, shall award the prize. After fearing their several claims, Paris wards the apple to Venus Juno and alias, being jealous of the triumph f Venus, thereupon arraign Paris refore Jupiter-, and the other gods, €y the advice of 'Mercury, the gods letermine that ti'ie final decision hall be left to Diana, in whose king- loin the contest takes place. Diana ekes the pledges of the three gocl- esses to abide by her judgment and orthwith awards the apple to Queen lifabeth as more deserving the prize f beauty than any other, The Queen iters and receives the prize and the evels fo}loW in celebration of her; rinmph, Other features of the program fol- comprising the presentation of iplomas and nriz es mustcal n tm- ers, valecictoy addeess0 end a 0110 tt farce put on by the Doy's Athlet- Club. The proeoects o£ the C'ommeneonettt xereiscs this year will be devoted to (ie ihp.rovefnent of the equipment of ho gylnnesitnii, Nl7W SCIENCE TEACHER. Miss Mangban of Newbury, , a g'rad- irate of Queen's; has been engtiged by the C, I. board to fill, the position of science teacher after the Christmas vacation which Mr, Foulds' resigna- tion makees vacant. • BE CAREFUL. Fire Chief Glazier has received the usual warning from the Upderw'it- ers' Association regarding the use of inflammable materials for Christmas decorations . People. cannot be too eareful against risk of fire, Don't take risks. MARRIED ON SATURDAY, A quiet wedding took place, at the Wesley parsonage on Saturday last when the Rev. A, N. McCahnus united in marriage Miss Rose Emma, daugh- ter of Mr and Mrs. Garbutt of town, land Mr; Fred William Ohm of Mil- verton.'Good wishes are extended to the young couple for, a happy apd prsperous wedded life. CHANGED FARM FOR HOUSE. Mr. George' Holland has sold his farm on the Huron Road the Fisher farm, to Mr. E. W. Morrison, taking as part pay the latter's house on Ontario street. r Get. Mr. Morrison o is so much improved in health that he is going back to the land and Mr. Hol- land will reside in town The ex- change will not be made until spring. Mr, Holland and family will be very welcome to Clinton and we trust Mr. Morrison's health will prove equal to the strain of farm work again. 161ST OFFICERS MEET. On Mondayafternoon a meeting of the officers of the 161st (Huron) Battalion, was held, the anni- versary of the organization of the battalion, the following officers being present: Col. CombeCol. Rance, Major McTaggart, Major Shaw and Capt. McKegney, M. C. of Clinton; Major Hetherington, M. ' C., Major Sloan, and' Capt. Rundle and Capt. Sturdy Goderich; Capt. McLean, M. C., Wingham; Major ,Neaman, Exe- ter; Major Hays, Seaforth and Capt. Ball, Woodstock. After the business of the meeting the ofreers enjoyed dinner together and no doubt spent an interesting hour or so recalling ex- periences. A POPULAR PREACHER. On Sunday last West Presbyterian Church, Toronto, .celebrated its dia- mond jubilee. For half of this time, thirty years, it has been under the sole pastorate and supervision of one clergyman, Rev. J. A. Turnbull. It speaks volumes for the tact and abil- ity of a minister that he should be able to retain the undivided confidence and support of his people for this length of time. Dr. Turnbull was born in •the southern part of Huron, and Isis wife, now deceased, was a daughter of the late John Steep, Clin- ton. IIe took his Collegiate course in Clinton, and together with several other Toronto clergymenborn in Hur- on, has made a name for himself as one of the most successful pastors in the city. NOW NEARLY READY. • It is expected that the heat will be turned on in the AtodeI school build- ing this week and the finishing touch- es, a few things which could not be completed until the heat was on, will .be made and the building will speed- ily be ready for occupancy. It is ex - meted the elrsses will take their places before the school is dismissed for the Christmas vacation so they will know just where to start in on their return after the holidays. We are sure both teachers and pupils will be thankful to get settled in their own old, hut very such improved, school home as they have been work- ing hander great disadvantages ever since the term opened. The classes occupying the "Little School" which was purchased by Mr. Johnston of Varna, had to be moved on Monday as Mr. Johnston wished to tear down the building:. They have been meet- in eeting in the Agricultural offices this 'week. AMONG THE CHURCI,IES, Baptist Church The Christmas tree will be held on Thursday ,Dec. 23rd. A good pro- gram is being prepared. Wesley Church Missionary Sunday will be observed on Sunday next, the morning service being conducted by the Rev. Dr, Ha- zen of Listowel and in the evening by the Rev. E. L. Anderson of Wefburn. Thome annual missionary collation and subscription will be taken. Willis Church Next Sunday will be "Life Ser- vice" Sunday, The pastor will take for his subjects: Morning: "The ac- tivities of the holy Spirit." Even- ing: "Making a Living and a Life," The ,annual Sunday school enter- tainment andh Christmas tree will be held on Dee. 2Bth. Ontario Street -Church The Rev, E. L, Anderson of Well - burn will cotsduct the service on Sun- day horning next and the Rev. De, Hazen in the evening. It will be mis- sionary Sunday and the usual "donee. tion end subscription for 1114810n8 will be taken. Rev, E, L, Anderson will conduct the youtsg peoples' chine s 'on Sunday Morning, The League held Miele ;notably con- secration servioe 011 Monday evening, a large 'number being present, Wee prayer riteeting le, the les' Lure xoom of Wednesday evening fleet at tevoft=thirt5. • ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED. Mrs Louisei se Sweets, Wingham, aro`utees the engagement of her daugh- ter, Mabel' Florence, to 0, Morley Counter, son of MS, arid 'Mrs. W, 1t: Counter • of Clinton, the marriage to take place quietly in December. 1IIS SECOND BIRTHDAY: On Tuesday little Billy Leppington, son of Mr. and. Mrs. W. Lepping'ton; celebrated his second birthday, a number of little friends spending the afternoon with him, Master Billy was born in England, coating to Can- ada when six monaths old, his father having married an English girl when. overseas with. the C. E. F. H. C. H. COMMITTEE HERE. Reeves Moffatt, Turnberry, Clark, Goderich, Trewertha of Goderich township and Grieve of Seaforth, visited Clinton on Monday and inspect- ed the Heine, where they, were guests at dinner. They found everything ship shape and will carry a good re- port of the Ronne to the council meet- ing now in session in Goderich, MEETING OF BLACK KNIGHTS. The Black Knight Preceptory held a very Successful degree meeting on Tuesday evening. A large number were present with a few visitors from Varna. The degree work com- menced early and -was not 'completed until late into the night. The annual meeting and election of officers -will take place on Friday evening of next week. NO NEED TO LEAVE TOWN. We would commend to our readers' attention the advertisements ents of the Merchants appearing in this week's issue. In the different business places in Clinton will be found ample stocks, good values and courteous treatment. Do your Christmas shop- ping in Clinton and do it as early as it can be done at this comparatively late date. Only twelve more shop- ping days until the great festival is upon us. A GOOD CONCERT. To,those who enjoy good music, and judging from the way it was re- ceived 0 there are a good many in Clinton who do, the second edncert of the Lyceum course, given by the Great Lakes String Quartet in the town hall on Thursday evening last, was a real treat. The four men comprising the gear - tet are apparently earnest musicians who take their calling seriously and who devote to it a fine enthusiasm. Their selections were chosen with care and rendered with the skill of ar- tists, It was a fine concert and the people of Clinton and vicinity are en- debted to the Girls' Auxiliary for bringing such a program of high class music within their reach, CLINTON GIRL WEDDED, The following, taken from a Port Huron paper, will be read with inter- est by many Clinton people, it being an. account of the marriage of a Clin- ton girl, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John Watkins of town: "A Thanksgiving Day wedding soi- .emnized at eleven -thirty o'clock at Goulden Memorial chapel, with Rev. John Munday, rector Grace Episcopal church, officiating was that of Miss Jessie Watkins, daughter of Mr. John Watkins, of Clinton, Ont., and Mr. Jack Glassford, Of Chatham, now a resident of Port Huron. Only the Close friends of the bridal couple wit- nessed the ceremony. Miss Watkins was married in a suit of brown broadcloth trimmed in beaver, with a hat of the same shade, while her corsage bouquet was of pink roses and white lilies, Her attendant was Miss Gladys Brotherton, end Clayton Wadman was best man. Tho wedding luncheon wits served at the Chamber of Commerce,. Mr. and Mrs. Glassford left after the cer- emony for Detroit where they were guests of honor at a six o'clock din- ner given by Mr; and Mrs. C. D. Welding. They will visit Windsor, Chatham and Flint before returning to Port Huron whore they will re- side at 2011 Water street," FUNERAL OF AIRS, FARQUHAR. The following account of the death anch funoral of the late Mrs. W. II. :Farquhar of -Iierschell, Sask., of which brief mention was nmacle last week, is copied from a western pap - "The funeral of Mrs. Ellett Far- quhar, late of Clinton, Ontario, tools' place on Sunday last. An impressive service was held at the home of Mr.: and Mrs. W. 0. McAhnhnond, conduc- ted by the Rev. Alark F. Underhill, of the Camberley circuit. • The hymns, "Lead Kindly Light" and "Nearer My God to Thee," were sung and the officiating minister delivered ''a brief address. Flora] tributes were sent by members acid friends oil the :gamily, also a beautiful wreath by the En- gen Women Grain Growers, A large number of friends and relatives front a distance were in attendance. In- terment was, . made in the Herschell Cemetery. Mrs. Fergttliftr hue been in failing health for years,•ever since she came west to make her hone Withlie: daughter four years ago, One daugh- ter, Mrs, McAmnond and two sons, Win. G. ,Farquhar, also of 'Hesehell, and Wesley ev L. Farquhar Of Sa caw toon survive. Three sisters and two brothers also survive: Roble •West- cott, (hand Forks, N, Dal Go,* Wetteotl,, Wiiinipepe Mfrs, ,I, I3, Little, Cliiit011, 'Ontario, Mrs, Last, Orange- ville, 'Ontario, and Miss, Reiland, Al' Beton, (Interior„ STEAM HEAT INSTALLED. Thec ethane heating plant been installed n St, Paul church and the heat was turned on for the first time on Sunday. It was not, really so eo1d as it will be before winter is ov- er but judging from the result .on Sunday it is thcught that the new system will be most satisfactory and will be a great improvement over the old system Although the Sunday school room is not connected with the naw heating system it is said that the boiler is amply large to heat all the building as soon as it is thought advisable to put in the connecting Pipes. LITTLE LOCALS. Mr. Norman McNeil is learning the operating in the G. T. R. office, Mr. and Mrs.John J hn Jorvis have come into town for the winter, until thein own place south of Clinton is vacated. They are staying with Mr. and Mrs. J. Snyder. • Mi•. John V. Diehl, who recently sold his farm in Stanley township, has purchases] the Innes house on Queen street. He will probably move in sometime during the winter. Clin- ton citizens will welcome Mr. and. Mrs. Diehl to town, The Girls' Club of Willis church has just issued -a cook book, which we can recommend to youthful house- wives. No young lady need hesitate to take up the duties of housekeep- ing with this book at hand. Ask any of the young ladies a'bout it. Mr. R. A. Roberton, who recently sold his farm on the Bayfield Road, has purchased the house of Mr. Sam- uel Kemp on Ontario street, now oc- cupied Mr.R ed.G io•'1 Govier and will e - p byo cupy it in March. Mr, and Mrs. Ro- berton will be good citizens end will be made welcome, THE COUNCIL MEETING. The council met on Monday evening, al] members present, Mayor Cottle in the chair. The reporters were Ieft so long sit - Mpg waiting for the appearance of the councillors that their curiosity was aroused as to the importance of the legislation which was agitating the august minds of the town fathers, but whatever it was that occupied thein in committee their enactments in public were absolutely tante, noth- ing' of an exciting, or even of a eon- troversal nature, at all, Clerk Macpherson read a communi- cation from the secretary of the Mus- koka Free Hospital for Consumptives, asking for a grant and stating that the work of maintaining the hospital needed lunch more generous support if it'was going to be carried on. Some discussion was given the subject; the cleric called attention to the fact that the hospital building had been burned since the writing of the letter, and finally, en notion of Councillors Nediger and Johnson, the communica- tion was laid on the table for future consideration. • Mr. C. B. Hale also had written the council asking a rebate in taxes on some property on Spencer street which had been vacant for years. He, said the property had been assessed too high and wanted the interest on back taxes thrown off. On motion of Cuncilllors Wiltse and Johnson ten per cent. of the interest was deducted and also the dry closet tax during the years the property was vacant. A bylaw was passed fixing the mun- icipal nomination day for Monday,. Dec. 27th, and election day 43an. 3rcl, and •appointed deputy -returning officers and poll clerks for the differ- ent polling places. Cleric Macpherson read the report of Dr. Shaw, Medical Officer of Health, which showed the town re. markably free from disease, during the year and making some recom- mendations. The report is printed in full. Reeve Miller, chairman of the street committee, recommended the grading and gravlling of part of the street north of the railway and of Mustard's coil office• and also of a part of Whitehead street between Maple and Beech streets, lsrr, Durr - in having offered` the gravel for the latter, Chairman Langford of the proper- ty committee reported the old fur- nace as having been repaired and the cellar drain attended to. The new furnace is not entirely completed and part of: the. pay is being witheld un- til it is, Following is, the financial report for. the month. Street Account Pay. sheet .,. .. 543.60 Huron. Specialty Cestieg Co. Castings ...... , • , . . , 4.25 R. Jones, grates, etc„ ., 9.25 J. F: Wasman, repairing tools 3.90 9, J, Andrews - • -- tile and cement ., 4.30 4, Turner, 104 ft drain tile at 540 per 1090 . 3.88 labor, 504 per rod, 3.00 EIectric Light Account Street lighting, , ' , .. . , 134.08 Property Aceoent Lighting Hall and lamps . 21.67 S. J, Andrews, tile .. 4.03 E,.22.Warci25, , 0500 lbs, coal at 106.70 W. T. Hawkins, repairing hall • roof. , 2,201 T. M111(eiirsie, ]umber , , • 6.52 J, Rider, rebuilding furnace , . 10.50 D. I., Macpherson, for'donee bigoffice . L00o ,i, Corless fie Wenner s Ae0 u ii• o x „ 7,40 Dry Closet Account 4, Il, Carriek,, salary, Nov, . , , , 54,17 Cemetery Account 2, hunter, .salary, :Nov. ,..,, 50,00 J. IE.•.hWasman repairing tools 5,05 J; A, I5"ord :8t Bon, seed , J ,,, t x2,06 0, W.t 'r PO tc, 1 ep i • r a s , 1,00 Salaries Account R B. 'Fitzsimons, salary Nov. 54,17 R. B. Fitzsimons, collecting ' war tax . , 8.00 Fire and Water Account C. Helyar, repairing hose 1,00. Boars! of Health Account Dr. Shaw, salary ...... ..., 100,00 Disbursements ., 6.42 Stationery Account Municipal World, forms :.. , 1.54 - Postage 4.00 Miss Bentley, typewriting bylaw 1.50 G. N. W, Tel,, CO, , . 62 Grants Lighting Hospital , , 6.80 Lighting G. W. V. A. rooms , 1.91 Fuel for G. W. V. A. 12,35 Incidental Account' Wm. Gurd & Co. , ... 3.45 W. Br:ydone .9.00 Receipts Market scales 12.85 Hall rents 55.00 Cemetery lots .. . 8.00 Care of lots in perpetuity .,45.00 Work J. 145.00 Total . , .. 5243.60 Chairman Wiltse of the finance committee' also recommended that as all the appropriation for the Pub- lic Library having been used and the amount not being sufficient for their needs, that the treasurer be author- ized to pay over the sum of $169, which represents the premium on de- bentures bought with funds from the Stavely Estate and which has been- in eenin sinking fund. Also Chairman Wiltse. recommended that the treas- urer be authorised to invest the stun of 54000 sinking fund in Province of Ontario i debentures. es. To the Mayor and Councillors: Gentlemen,- / beg to submit for your consid- eration the report of the Medical officer for the year 1920. Wo have been particularly free from sickness and contagious diseases during the past year originating within the Town though the death rate is higher than usual This is ac- counted for by several deaths in the Hospital from outside centres. One case of typhoid fever of a mild type, one family with scarlet fever and two with whooping cough were the only cases of contagious diseases reported during the year. This excellent result was due to the strict quarantine and the splendid cooperation of the families infected. Our efforts of years in connection with the remodelling of the Public School has at last been crowned with success. The unproved lighting, heat- ing, ventilation, and installing of san- itary lavatories should next year show progress and better health along the children, To perfect those improve- ments I would strongly advise the em- ployment of a`, school -nurse for a time to discover those pupils suffer- ing for eye strain, -diseases of the throat,. nose, ears, and thus -'pre- vent many cases of infectuious dis- eases having their nidus in those parts. A nurse could be procured from the hospital. Citizens still persist in installing septic tanks without permission and approval of the Board of Health. Though repeatedly notified and warned, A heavy fine is attached to those offences. An example of the haphazard method of installing those systems caused the Board much trouble and. litigation recently, all of which could have been avoided hacl the Bead's sanction been previously obtained. Along with the Sanitary Inspector I made inspections Of the Restaurants, Laundry, Bakeries, and Factories, pointing out improvements etc. all of which have been attended to, Our breach is being handled better than and town in the Province. Mille supplies inspected and they tested the minimum. The offices in the town hall could be made nuich better from an optical view as well as from a sanitary aspect. The yard at the rear of the fire hall is not' exactly a beauty spot. The deaths have been 46 and births 34. Though our duties have been arduous and often unpleasant there is satisfaction in tlho.t results have been achieved and in most cases our ef- forts have been supported by the cit izens. I must thank the Sanitary Inspector and the Alembers of the Board of Health, for their hearty cooperation during the year. All of which is respectfully submit_ ted, J. W, SHAW, • • Iagfield Next Sunday morning Rev. Mr. . Macfarlane will preach a special ser- mon to fanners, dealing with the rural problem. Tree subject is "The Patriotism of the Farm." •In the ev- ening lie will begin a series of stud- ies on Bunyan's "Pilgrim's Progress." These evening services will be made as bright and interesting as possible, especially to young people, The following books have been add- ed to the Public Library: "Kindred of the Dust," by Pete Teyne; "Re'crea. tion of Brian Dent", by Harold .Bell Wright; "Glen of the High North", by Cody; "The Tops of the World," by Ethel Dell; "The Strn e Case of Mohtinter Fenley," by Tracy; "The Sox: with broken Seals," by Oppen- beim; "Tire Splendid Outcast,,' by Goo. Gibbs; "The White Pope", by Crockett; "The ?ortygeei" by Jos, Lincoln; "Now it • can be Told," by, Phillip Gibbs, ,