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The Clinton News Record, 1920-12-30, Page 1d;1 No, 2078 --41st Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, IHilJR DAY,' DECEMBER 30th !logo ton Ne i ri, +r G PF. rktincts dee loud fdlow We will gladly reserve them for you.. Don't we until the last moment when the best. and prettiest. things . are gone; when you and our when are crowded for bine. • Shots now, come en 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. ie- complete, also a •good stock of records and Viatrolas for you to select -'from,. Jeweler and Optician Phone 174w yiellaa° Issuerof marriage licenses Residence 174J 'OF CANADA. ' ,Incorpdrtited'1869. Awls...Wage, Montreal ..: r Ca ital • 9 000 0 "'Reserve ;Fundsi",q, ' • . 19,000,011.0.• Total Aesets . 590,000,000 . 710 Branches '"' ' Special attention to Farmers' Requirements Interestaid on deposits. p P Safety deposit boxes to rent R, Ei MANNING, Manager - Clinton Branch 1 INCORPORATED. 1855 /1•B=0 THE MOLSONS BANK Capital and Reserve $9,000,000 Over 130 Branches The importance of a Bank Balance is not only its purchasing value, but theindependencewhich its possession gives. Deposits.. of One Dollar or more are welcomed at any of THE NIOLSONS BANK Branches— Interest allowed. • CLINTON BRANCH H. R.. SHARP, Manager ,Safety Deposit Boxes to Rent RriaLo1oax>vnTo-Wa naR O 21;e Morrish Clothing Co. , ORDERED OLorispro Every Overcoat Must Go D ]LEFT -OVERS is Our -Motto Each coat 'must go in the season for which it was bought, MOWS Overcoats, $80,00 to $40,00 values, to clear $25.00 Boy's Overcoats $25,00 to $30,00 values, , to clear $19.50 Boy's Overcoats $12,00 to $15.00 values, 'to clear $9.50 If you are in need of an oveocoat don't put . off buying expecting bigger reductions. Thesep rices are you lower than willpaynext season, Come Early and Get First Choice ;) :,,oTEIE I CO, Motto Square Deal f cord CLINTON MARI PETS, 'Wheat $1,00, ]3ailhy, ,80¢, Oats, 50¢. Eggs, 704,, Buckwheat, $1.00; Dried Apples 7t. Butter, 450 to 470. Live Hoge, Market unsettled.. OFFICIAL HONOURED, The folloi ing edclross was read to Mr. D. K. Prier at the Baptist S. -S. entertainment on Thursday ev- ening last. "Dear Mr. Prior:—We feel tonight as a Sun- day school • that wt could not let this evening pass without showing to you in some small way our appreciation of your long and faithful services as 'superintendent of this school. . During' ii11 the thirty years you were superintendent we always found you in -your place, in good weather or bad, witha smile upon your face, showing to us you loved the work: We know often- times you were discouraged but your faith in God was strong. So nowwe ask you to accept tIl'is fountain pen as a small token of our love and esteem for you and hope you niay be long spared to use it, and to the Bap- tists of Clinton church. Signed on be- half of the officers, teachers and scholars, W. McIntyre; Supt.'; • AMONG THE CHURCHES: Next •week:wi1L-•be observed as• a Week •of proyer, - union .servieea.. being Meld -nightly .in .the different;churches. The fulleprograan will be found on another page of this issue. These union 'meetings for prayer should be 'attended by everyone who „can pose, aibly do so, as they are full {tif ine: spiration and helpfulness. Eaptist Church Rev. C,- S. Hawke preached on. Sunday last, It is ' expected that the new pastor will preach next Sun- day, both morning and evening. The annual Sunday. school enter- tainment was held on Thursday ev- ening last, a- good program of songs, choruses, mouthorgan 'selections, etc., being given. At the coritlusion of .the program the school took the• oppor- tunity of presenting Mr. D. K. Prior, who recently completed his thirtieth year as superintendent, with a handsome fortntain pen and an address, which will be found in another Column. Willis Church Interesting Christmas services were held on Sunday, the music by the choir being much enjoyed. Large congregations were present on both occasions. Next Sunday • the pastor will preach appropriate New Year ser- mons. Morning subject: "The Eternal Refuge." Evening: "The Ministery of Memory," A large number' attended the Christmas tree entertainment on Tuesday evening. The.entertainnnent consisted of songs, etc.,, by the Sun- day school and a lantern slide talk by the pastor, after which the gifts were distributed from a well -laden tree. Ontario Street Church Sunday last was observed as Christmas Sunday and the pastor had appropriate subjects. The church was very handsomely decorated and the choir had prepared special music which was excellently rendered at both morning and evening service. In the afternoon an open session of the Sunday school was held and the hest s quarter's lessons were reviewed by Mr. H. Wiltse, . adult bible class teacher, Mr, C. H. Holland, a form - el -well -beloved teacher,, and Mr. Al- vin Leonard. Miss Marion Gibbings- contributed a solo, Miss Cornish's class sang a chorus,' Jack and Glen Sheppard of London, nephews of the superintendent, Mr. W. Walker, ren- dered pleasing duets on piano and cornet, and Miss Eva Carter recited "Bells Across the Snow", Next Sun- day New Year sermons will be preached by the pastor and the choir will mender special music, All are welcome to the services. The Young Men's Eible Class is en= tertaining the Young Ladies' class in the church parlors this evening. On Sunday evening, Jan. 9th, a ser- ies of unibn revival meetings will be commenced with a union service in Ontario street -church, . Wesley Church Christmas services were held on Sunday; the morning service being specially adapted to the children and young people. The members of the Sunday school occupied the centre front seats and the primary class and monnbers of the sehool took part in the service of song. The pastor spoke especially to the school, taking for his text the words: "Ho that Bent ane is with me." An open session of the S. S. was held in the afternoon and was addressed by Mass Susie Haddock, a keener teacher, who told in a very interesting way of childlife in China, and Mr. 1. Taylor, London, also a Ammer teacher, The choir bad special Christmas music for the evening and was assisted by Mrs. E.. J, Jenklns, of London, who sang a solo very sweetly, ' The pastor spoke 'ori art ap- propriate thenj•e: On, Sunday neat a •consecration ser- vice will be held in the morning, In the evening the_ pastor's subject will be: "Optimism," The young people of the congrega- tion had a social evening oh Monday evening, under the.auspices of. the League. •tib It was es b i 1. v cal for p y r rho young people who Were home'for the holiday period, of whom there were a number present: Miss t latldock. a fernier worker, spoke interestingly' of her Work in Chien, and a sheet laud. 7i:efreslilnents ands ec uyfhaur • by Wishes all its Readers and Everybody ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED, Mae, D, F Ilagetman, Rusbohne, Roads Toronto, announces' the en-, Moment of their daughter, 'Ve:a Marie, to Mr, John Rudd Ruunbell of Toronto formerly of Clinton.' The marriage takes place early hr Jan calx, DIED IN CALIFORNIA, Word has been received in town of the death, 'Which took' place at Red- lands, Cal., of Mr. Jamas Ferguson,' a former resident, of town and father of Mrs. Wm. Carty and Mrs, Card- well of Clinton, Mr, Ferguson has been in California for nuanber of years: • • CONCFLRT AT H, C. A. The Young People's Society, of St. Paul's church went down to the. Huron County Hoene yesterday ev- ening, gave a program for 'the ben- efit of the inmates and also took along. a little holiday treat for them. It was appreciated by those for whom it was given and the young people also enjoyed it. CHOIR ENTERTAINED:. • The choir of Ontario street church was entertained. on Tuesday evening at the hoine of Me. and Mrs. Leon- ard of the sixteenth. The entertain- ment was of the right, royal kind end dispensed with a generous hand. It is needless to say that it was enjoyed and appreciated' by •the guests ' A few weeks ago the church' officials en= tertained• the. choir toa fowl, supper,' which was much appreciated by the members„ . • At/ -0. P. `OFFICERS. The following officer's Were elected at the annual meeting of Court Pios- perity, A O F., •No. 7803: P.C, R.. W. J. Niekle. C. R., T. Freinlin. S. C.'R.,•II, F, Sloman, S. W., A: Sioinan. , J. W., J. Appleby. S. B:, J. Sloman. J. B., W. Sion -Ian. Treasurer, J. Derry. Sec etary,• A. P. Cudmore ApOrganistpleby,, W. T. Herman. Trustees, W. C. Brown,-Fremlin, JOHNSTON—STEEP, • At St. Paul's church on Monday evening, Dec. 2.7th, i Sadie, second daughter of Mr, and Mrs. D. -,Steep, and James Herbert Johnston 'Were united in the holy bonds of matri- mony, the Rev. S. E. McKegney. per- forming the ceremony. • The bride was married in_ a suit of navy blue douvetyn with bodice' of peach -colored crepe de then. The bridesmaid was Miss Eulalia Hill and Mr. Earl Steep, 'brother of the bride, acted as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party returned to the hone of the bride's parents, where the" wedding feast was served. The bride .was the recipient of many lovely presents, the groom's gift being a handsome set of black fox furs. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston left on Tuesday morning on a honeymoon trip. Congratulations and good wishes are extended. CHRISTIVIAS WEDDING, The marriage took .place at the manse on =Christmas Day, the Rev. J. E. Hogg officiating, of Isabel, youngest daughter of Mrs. Sarah Agnew, to Mr, Hilliard Queen of Stratford. ., The- bride, who was unattended, wore a hanclsotne frock of rose and. black satin with roso hat and car- ried a bouquet of American beauty roses. After the ceremony the bridal party went to the home of the bride's mother, where the wedding luncheon was served. Mr. and Mrs: Queen left on Mon- day for Toronto and. Detroit, wbei:e they will reside. The bride's going away costume was a "suit of bine with silk trimmings: Mrs. Queen has been in Detroit' for some years, having held an tat- portant petition there. Her old Clin- ton friends will extend good Wishes for a happy and prosperous married SUNFLOWERS FOR FODDER, A Calgary despatch says: "Alber- ta's newest fodder crop, the Stinflow- er, has made its debut into the mov- ies, the Fox Company having had 500 feet of George Emerson's farm near Edmonton 'filmed to show the sunflower from the seeding, through the cutting and silagechopping stages, and lastly brag consumed by :illicit cows. One year's experiment- ing convinced Alberta's farmers that this was one of the' most profntable fodder crops they could grow." Mr. George Emerson will be remembered as 'a former resident of Clinton, tar- rying on here for several years a -masie and bicycle business. Later he engaged in the real estate business fn Edmonton, Where ho is eaicl to have inade considerable money. At the time of the real estate shame in the west . he found himself with eonsid- erable property on his hands, and in order to stave it took up lits residence thereon, cultivating it in a limited way. He introduced, by away of ex- periment, the sunflower as bstr- tuto for nein for silo filling, and it is said to have been more successful than entieipat d Last fall a public demonstration of gathering and cut- ting' the -sunflowers was given onhis farm, a number of •prominent Edmon- ton business Meir being present cit the trine, THE .HOME PAP. U.F.O, PUBLIC MEETING. Au�li p b e ulcering' w111 lac held tan, der the auspices of the 'U, 11', 0, in the town hall- on WadneedaY evening next, Jan', 8th, at night o'clock; to be add -reseed by Mr. 3,- J Morri- son, Provincial U, F. 0, secretary. Representatives oil the TY•. 7n', W. 0. will also be present and will address the meeting' as well •as some 'lacai speakers, ,• A .cordial invitation is extended to 'ali who. are interested in public affairs to conte out and near them discussed. DEATH OF REV. W. W. SPARLING. Rev. W. W: Sperling, foe -forty-four years` a minister in the Methodist Church, and formerly pastor of Qn. tario St: Church, Clinton, died at his 'home, Ferndale 'Avenue' Toronto, one Christmas Day, after ten clay's 111- ness with' pnuemonia: He was 'born in Grey County, and was ,seventy- four years of agce, his father being one of the earliest 'settlers in that county. Fourteen years ago he sup- erannuated, and has since resided In Torgnto, beingea member of the Eaton Memorial. Church. -In addition 00 his wife, who was a daughter of the Rev. Thomas, Cosford of London, he /eaves five sorts, one son having been killed overseas. vfTTLE CHILD CALLED. On Sunday last; Margaret, the six- Year-old and 'only daughter of Mr, 'an& Mrs: George -Boyer of Toronto, 'and •gi'anddaugghtei of•''i12rs': H : W. •Cook-of•Clinten, died after bid a few days illness:• • The little one had "only ;•been'ilI a. few days an'd ;was not con- sidered' reallyf in 'clanger .until Sun- day -whereat] operation was found lie-= cessery and she was''rushed to •the hospital and -although she had the attention of several, specialists she never.r•allied after the operation: Little Margaret was born in Clinton and spent nearly every summer here. Many friends will sympathize with the bereaved -parents in the loss of their only daughter. CONTEST FOR REEVE. • The only contest this year is be- tween the candidates •tor reeve, Messrs. 11/filler, the present reeve, and'IYliiddleton. None of the nominees for Mayor with the exception of Mr. McMurray, took the, necessary qual- ification declaration so Mr. McMur- ray was declared elected. In the same way the following councillors' were elected: J. E. Johnson, W, J, Nediger, Bert Langford, W. J. Pais- ley, Sanniel Kemp, A. T. Cooper. With _ the exception of Mr. Kemp all the councillors have some muni- cipal experience, the first three named being members of this year's coun- cil. Next Monday will tell who will fill the reeve's chair, • SCHOOL RE -OPENS. The Model school will reopen in the Moder school building on Monday morning, Everything is in line shape for the reope,:_i,e and. it is expected that both scholars ante.2eehers will enjoy their improved quarter , A. With - formal re -opening will probably be arranged for later. Principal Boucle and the trustee board wish to express their high ap- preciation of the kindness of all those who opened their promises for the accommodation of the different classes during the fall terns,-.. With- out the co-operation of these good citizens they feel that their ineon- venieces would have, r beets very much greater and they are grate- ful, LITTLE LOCALS. ' The C aollegiate opens on Tuesday, Jan. 4th. The Piano factory, which has not been running with full staff stfrte October started again this week, Mr, H. Livermore, who left Clin- ton a few weeks ago for California, has purchased a lemon grove at T -11) - land and wilt remain there, for the present at ,least, Mrs. H. W. Gould had the anise. fortune to fall on the icy walk on Christmas Eve and -fracture her ank- le. .It was an pnfortunate accident at such time but it is hoped her re- covery may be rapid. Mr. Robb. Armstrong, who has been very i11 during tine past few Weeks, is now improving and it Is hoped by the many friends of the fancily that such improvement will continue. • People You Know Miss Rudd spent Christmas with re- latives in Flint. Miss Clark' , Was with relatives in Collingwood for Chefs -time. Mr, Wilber Ford of Peterboro fs spending the holidays at his home in town. Mr. and Mrs. W. 3, Bell of Hani- ideal spent their Christmas with Mr, and Mrs, O. H. Venue. Mr. Fred Thompson of the Western University, London, has been epotiding the holidays at his home in town, My. and -Mrs, James Steel of Lyn - dale Farm, Huron township, and Miss .Beaton of Chicago called on Mrs; A. D.• Beaton this week. Mr, and Mrs, Albert Colclough of Goderieh township were the Nests of thelady's s paini s Mr. andr M s, Geo, ,Bur est n , on Christmas. Rev. Ill, L, .Anderson of Welliitfrn and M'ewl's. Cresswell' Anderson of Hamilton and I3, S. Anderson of Toronto Were horim spending Christina at Olitario street pet- Sonage, - Nominations in Clinton on Monday Mayor and Council Elected by Acclamation,: , Contest for 'Reeveship. The following is the .result of the nominations on Monday' evening; For Mayor: H. Wiltse, by Fred Jackson and A. J. Holloway, A: J. McMurray, by .II, Eartlitf and Bert Langford, T. Cottle, by W. St R..Iiolmes and W. Jenkins, J. A. Feed, by J. Carbert and Guy hicks, For Reeve. . R. J. Miller, by W. A. Grant and J. Schoenha]s, C. G. 'Middleton, by Guy ,Hicks and S. E, Bozell, For Councillors J. E. Johnson: G. E. Saville, J. K. Wise. • H. Wiltse: ` W. Jackson, H. B, Combe. W. J, Nediger. 0. W. Draper; N. Kennedy. A. J McMurray: J. H. Paxnian, 0. T.,'Paisley: G. McLennan: 3. A.. Ford, Dr. • Axon. • • J. W. Langford' Dr. Axon, .J, A. Tot d ' Guy•Hicks ' WJ acicsoifi' II, .13. • .Combe. • W. J. Paisley:3.:'MahaffW. Jackson. y' S. Hemp: • 3. • 3. Andrews; J. A. Ford: .• ;Nelson Balli 0. L. Paisley, W. J. Nediger, Geo. H, Elliott: D, Cantelon, E. Munroe. ' Geo: A. Roberton: M. McEwan, 3, E. Cook. D. Cantelon: J. Mahaffy, W. Jack- son. F. W. Wigg:• F. Bawden, 3. E. Cook. A. T. Cooper: W. S. R:'Holmes, A. J. Grigg. For School Trustees. St. Andrew's Ward: W. S. R. Holmes: D. Cantelon, J. Schoen - hats, St. James' Ward: G. A. McLen- nan; A. T. Cooper, T. ,J. Mc- Neil, St. John's Ward: T. 11. Hardy: W. J, Paisley, W. Jackson, St. 'George's Ward: A. J. Mor- rish: W. J. Nediger, Nelson Pall For Public Utilities Commissioner. S. J. Andrew: T. Cottle, R. 13. Fitzsimons, When the nominations were over Mr, R. E.. -Manning was elected chairman and the candidates were given an opportunity of. speaking, Mr. Wiltse was the first speaker. He said in part: You cannot blame the council for the tax rate. I can see no way of reducing the rate. You mast have the convenienees and they • must be paid for. He also thanked the ratepayers far the support given him in the past. aid not say whether the would be a candidate this year, • Mr:'MeMuri:ay, as chairman of the cemetery committee, gave a report of the work' Of that committee during the year, Ile said if a few more lots were paid for • in perpetuity the cern-, etery would be self-supporting, A, few. mole improvments are needed.. He said that Clinton would'be his platform, first, Mee and all the time, if elected as abunciller ar mayor,. Taxes are' not the only consideration, We must boo- the town, he said. "The tower is what we make it and I shall endeavor to serve the town, whether as eouhcillor or as mayor, if elected, .- Mayor Cottle said if the 1919 tax late had not been lowered the 1920 rate' would' not' have; b'eeii so high.. He called attention'. td the fact that there "were • two meetings of the county, council Th;dHinton during the past,'year' avid took'isi tne'.'eredit''3or "advising- the reidedelhnDribefeethe school instead of building- a new "one anct.thought that the town' had .pro- grassed during•: •the ••year, as witness theestablishment of new industries 'such- as the flak mill, casting come. pally, etc.. . Mr. Forcl considered it an honour to be nominated for the mayorality but said he would not be a candidate this year as he had not the time to devote to it. Reeve Miller thanked the people for past support. He• reviewed the work of the county council -end staid his' work on the educational comn•Lit• - tee had meant a much larger grant for the Clinton Collegiate,• and that he had had strong opposition with regard to hospital grants, but had • stood out for them. He also told of the county good roads scheme. Ile asked for the support of the people for another year. Mr. Middleton, chairman of the park committee;, spoke of the worl: cloneand hoped the 'council of 1921 would aid the sports committee in spending the $175 which they in- tended spending' on the parks.' He spoke also of Clinton's new indus- tries and said Goderich wanted the foundry back again. He said if el- ected reeve he , would' see that the money for good roads was well spent and that he would try and have the tarvia tax removed. Nearly all the nominees for nun-, cil anti trustees spoke and at times there were some lively tilts. People You Know Mr. );di'n's-Deeves of Kitchener was hone for Chiistmee. Miss Amy Hellyar is 'spei ting: this. week with Toronto friends. Miss Lois Holmes of Beamsville and Mr. Harold Holmes have been with their another during the holiday period. Mr. and Mrs, 3. J. 'Ward of Wood- stock `spent the Christiitastide with . the lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wheatley, bid. and 14I>s. A. F. Collyer and family of London were Christmas guests at the hone of the lady's parents, -Mr, and .11frs. dames Steep. Miss Helen '.Rodeway left yesterday for Esterhazy, Sask., where she • takes a position as teacher, Miss Grace Walker is on the staff of the • same school, Miss Stella Copp of the Efficiency Dept. of the T. Eaton Co., spent Christmas at her house in town. Miss Copp is just recovering from a serious case of ptomaine poison- ing. Mr. Harris 13. Holmes of Toronto,: yotnngest ' son of Mr, and Mrs, Robb, Holmes, formerly of Clin- ton, is spending a few days with Mr. Willis Cooper and other friends ton, Mr. Wmw.' McCanns, Ottawa, and Mr, Lawrence and Miss Bessie Mc - Camas of London and Misses Mary and Marion McCamus of Toronto spent Christmas at . their home, Wesley parsonage. Me. and Mrs, E. Rollaway left this • morning for Chicago, where they will visit their daughter for a time. They. will also visit other friends in the State of Illinois and Kansas :and will be absent a 'couple of months. Mrs, Thos, Dunbar and children of Sarnia, who had been visiting the lady's parents, Mr. and Mts. Geo. Burnett of town, left Friday :for Listowel, where they and life. Dun- bar are the guests of Rev, W. II. anti Mrs. Dunbar during the Christmastide, 4 !Loll;! el esb0rf,E. The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Institute wit) be held in the Foresters' hitll on Thursday, Jan, Gth. Subject: "The hot,$cltool lunch in Rural Schools" bY &s s S. Barr, Realen byMr.JShob o o ke. 'Aocia t s 1 order the auspices of the Weman'a Institute will be hold in the township hall, ,Trow 'Years' Eve, Dr, G. Beaton of Winnipeg and Mr, Gifford Beaton of Toronto Spent Sunday at Me. Geo, Batr's Miss F. Itingland spent the holiday at lies home in the viilatte,, • Miss Violet Phillips is spending the Christmas vacation at her home on the 13th. Mr, Geo, Barr and Miss S. Bare !_spent Christmas at Belgrave, IYii: I Stalker of IngersoI is •visite ing his sister;a -rs, D.' Geddes. Misses Eleanor "4511 Jean Mains 0 Chicago are visiting tie . Mawr.' Mr. and Mrs. Hunkell and, Miss Marion 1 0£ Niagara falls spent Christmas . with the lady's parents, Mr, and Mrs. E.' Crawford, Mrs. Brown and two children of Brantford) are the guests of the lady's another, Mrs. (Dry) Young, Holmesvill.e Rev. 3. H. Fair and Miss Fair of Toronto are visiting at the parsonage over the holidays, . Mr. and Mrs, John Jervis of Cline ton spent Christmas Day at Mr, -Alf. Jervis', - The home of Mr. and Mrs, S. R. Mall/lath was rendered exceedingly happy on Christmas morning by the " arrival of a bouncing boy. Certainly a gift to treasure. We understand that several homes in .our village . had Christmas trees erected for the benefit and great pleasure of the little folks especially, and also containing gifts of kindly and fond remembrance for the• older ones, '• Miss Irene Cole of Winnipeg Is visiting her grandparents, Mr, and Mrs. Mullholland, Miss Georgina Runball of Clinton is spending the holidays With her sis- ter, Mrs,. W. Pickard. The members of the Gleaners' Mission Circle presented their presi- dent, Mrs. W. Pickard, with a life membership certificate of the Circle one flay,iast'week, Monday, Dec, 27th, being tho` fiftieth anniversary of the wedding day of Mr. and Mrs. A, 3. Connote, their fancily of girls and boys took the opportunity of the Christina; Fes- tival to present them with a beauti- ful bouquet of roses accompanied by a handsome sum of gold as a token of their love and esteem. Letters and telegrams from the different members of the family, who could not be present were also received, congratulating their parente and hop- ing they may be spared to celebrate their Diamond wedding ten years heece. The boys and girls say the c real r celebration wilte b held next sum- mer, whenweather Conditions i wllbo Inoro favoreble: Mr, and Mrs, Coutr•-. tiro enjoy the esteem eta very large eirclo of friends who also extend coiner:dultttions en their rn$eresting anniversary', Christmas Day was all-. sb Mrd 'Courtice's birthday, he haying rounded out his three deore and *Alva oir that day,,