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The Clinton News Record, 1919-1-16, Page 2Noi 207$ -39th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 16111, 1019 ead, the date on your label lately ,Look at it to -.day; The label 1 , Yive 5/ A Balky Horse, A Pracl;ioue Child, If You happen to the first lour have arrived—you'll The "Wayward . look at it' strai ht in the time, It "Jamie" without lxellyar Watches anti if well used will prove —fully guaranteed of gravations 1 A Stalled M$toe, - A Stubborn Husband, and A Wayward Watch, —And the worst is a Wayward Watch be present; you generally knots, when ;my of know it is there; Watch" however, is so deceitful that you may fate anti yet it will he 1 in to you all the yon8 knowing it until il, is too lae, ' are "well made" and are also "well regulated" themselvesfaithful, reliable timekeepers course. Wileman send you one by mail. S ® ll:tar- "'meter ane Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE -.LICENSES. he . oyal Bank OF CANADA. , - Incorporated 1860.7) Capital. Authorized $25,000,000 Capital Paid-up ,, 14,000,000 Reserve and 'Undivided Profits 15.600,000. Total Assets 427,000,000 Head Office, Montreal 835 Branches. With world wide connection. • . • Interest paid on Savings Deposits, Clinton Branch - It, E. MANNING, Manager Ir— 'CORPORATEDt 1855 =u.aa.q.e.1N" r1 1;Il E '- L � � hy! Capital and Reserve $8,800,000 98 Branches in Canada. A General Banking Bnsinecs Transacted, r., Circular Circular Lr.tte.rs of Credit -Bank Money Orders, Savings Bank Deaartrnent. Interest allowed at highest current rate. [H. -R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch .. READY -TO -WAR CLOTHING ? he Morrish Clothing Co, ORAPRED • CLOTHING 1 r • ' spEciAbs FOR,h d v n t e a it p la n p -.SATURDAY waoreow 0 s al a In Boys, , t Ovorcoats p v s $5.50 Overcoats, Saturday3.90 ..7.50 Overn $ coats; Saturday $5.50 $12,00, Overcoats,- Saturday $8.90.. al al IN Vi d St Jl al tj r tl et C ;11' t. M Motto - ,. CLOTHIN& oIST � I� �� �I CO. Square e a to, "A u eDallo>�-e Every Man," ��� __as.rte M cx tel t1t ' - TII1a7"I110 WORKING ON I'1', ' The women of the Clinton Pattie- tie Society have in mind a daring project which, if worked out, will fed:Melt scope for their energies and rprovide a much-needed hospital for Clinton, A REGRETTABLE ACCIDENT, Mr. Wen, Cantelon, of the firm of Cantelon Bros., fell down the cellar at their store: this turning and frac- tured his Me, Mr. Cantelon's friends in town and surrounding vicinity wIIl greatly regret to hear of this acci- dent and will hope Inc his speedy re- covery, NEW OFFICERS' IN 710. , The following Mamas have been el- ected in Murphy Lodge. No. 710 for the ensuing year :. Master, W. J; Falconer. DM., Mervin Hanley. Chaplain, Rev. W. B. Moulton. Rec.-Secretary, A. Clarkson, Pin. -Secretary, •ZI, Glazier. Treasurer, P. Cantelon. D. of. C., Lorne Stephenson. • Lecturers, Prank Pennebaker, H. Hill. Committee, J, Dunford, E. Men- . ro, Leonard Marland, C. Con- - Hell, J. Johnston., ANOTHER R SOLDIER HOME. Pte,. Frank Cole, son of Mr, 7', H. Cole of town, arrived home from ov- erseas on Monday evening, surprising his family, the wire 'informing thorn of his corning not arriving until the following morning. For this reason there was no reception ready, ` When he alighted front the train. Pte. Cole was wounded some time ago but is now recovering anrd it is hoped he will soon be himself again, We understand a reception is to be tendered Pte. Cole tomorrow even- ing at the old homestead on the: Oth concession of Goderich township, the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. McDonald, the friends and neighbors wishing to. show him honour. .0.0,F. INSTALLr, 0 O, OFFICERS, The following officers were install- nl in the local 1.0.0.1+. on Tuesday evening : N.G., T. J. Managhan V,G., C. Draper Roc. -Secretary, H. W. Could Fin: Secretary, J. Wiseman Treasurer, H. 13. Chant_ Warden, T, I3. Hardy Conductor, T, W. Hawkins R.S.N.G., Frank Watson L,S.N,G?, S. Rozell R.S,V,G,, L. L. lllittell L.S.V.G., J. Livermore 12,S.S., W. H. Hellyar L,S.S,, W. L, Johnson L Guard, W. S, R. Holmes 0. Guard, .1. H. Kerr. Chaplain, G. E, Hall. :CATH OF J -AS. S. MILLER. • The family of Mr. James S. Miller eceived a severe'shock on Friday ev- riing on the receipt , ot a message roe Hamilton stating that he had led from injuries received that day while at work Inc'the Canada Steel Co. • Mr. Miller had gone , to Hamilton n Monday, accompanied by Mrs, Iiller, to visit their son who resided here. ile had In the meantime tak- n a job with the Canada Steel Co. nd had just started work that morn- ig. In the afternoon there was,• a igh wind blowing and some heavy Tanks were hurled from tate top of a ile of bricks into the midst of a weber of workmen at work in the mrd. Several were severely injured al Mr. Miller died from the effects f bis injuries about eight O'clock the ame evening. 13e was conscious un - 1 the end and recognized his wile nd son, who were at his bedside, There/pains were brought -to Clin- e on Saturday evening, Mrs. Miller 10. Mr, and Mrs. E. Miller seconi- anying those. e The deceased was a son of the late Beton Miller and. was born on the th ot Hallett. His father died just "seyears uago .on Friday.He g ed been for many years a resident L Clinton. Besides his wife. Mr. Miller is ser- ved by a family, of seven, throe ons and four daughters ; Edward, 3emilton ; Ogle, Goderich ; airs. 1,, antelon, Moose Jest, Sask. ; Mrs. tlrnes,, and Miss Mora,. Toronto, id William and Cora at home, Two :others and three sisters also ser- ve : Robert of Clinton, William 111. f Detroit, Mrs. A. 114e13rien el Lon- on, Mrs, W, .7. •McBrlen of Co'n twee. and Mrs. ,.Iohn Harvey of the Ise i tL4. Lima The funeral toot[ place o1 'Tuesday ternool front the family resilience, to Orangemen being in charge, The eligious services were conducted by. to Rev. E. 0, Forts, The palibear- s were brother Orangemen; J. P. hoppard, H. (Ilazfer, John Watkins, 11as, Lovett, Robb, Draper and Wnt. abler, Among those from a disks -ilea 'who ere present fol the funeral, were; r. and We. 1;,. Miller, • Hamilton a Ind Mis, 'Ogle Miller, Giodct'ieh ; r; and Mrs, Albert Melirien, Lon- 141 W. Lon - Mr, 10, Miller Dairen )civet • . t T. Balrn0g, Termite, ,and others, 14• -- Ire. 81111er and familydesire e ta Cress their sinceti blanks to the' Mule and neighbors for the kind - set anal ehl:eat11y shown thein in eft sudrleh.bereavcillalit, , THE LOCAL MA1ICET• When*, spring 32,00, fall $2,14, Buelfwheat $1,15. Barley 85c, Oats 65e, Butter 42e to 130., Eggs Goc. Live Hogs $16.25, GOING TO SAI-INIA. Mr. Joshpa•Cook has leased his residence on Ontario street to Rev, W. 13,' Moulton for a year and gives possession Marclt ist, Mr, Cook has taken a position at Sarnia and will remove his family there in tho course of a few , w,eelcs. It is regrettable that this family should ue leaving Clinton shut their friends here wish therm success 111 a new home. HAS BOUCGHT I'IA•NDSOME HOME. Mr, Wm. Jenkins, who sold 'tis house a.t Holmesville last week has purchased Mr. S. S, Cooper's resi- dence on Orange street and is already in possession. The purchase price, we understand, was $2,500. This will make 8fr, Jenkins a handsome home and The -News-Record wishes himself and family a long and happy sojourn' in Clinton. • �" GOINCI TO HAMILTON. Mr. Chas. Conner, who has . con- ducted a bakery and restaurant bus- iness fn Ciintou for the rest six years,' has decided to undertake a new .venture and Ieft Monday morn- ing for Hamilton, where he has bought out a wholesale bakery. He will continue his restaurant Liminess here, Miss Mains, who has . nen as- sistant in tho store tor some thee, remaining in charge. He wilf not do any baking here but will ship up supplies from llamilton, Mr. Conner is an energetic and am- bitious young man and will no doubt succeed in the larger undertaking as be has in the smaller. Mrs. Conner joins her ltusband in IIamilton the end of the week. Clinton citizens are sorry- to lose Mr. and l lI r8,71 L' item Co ne co town but wish them continued success. RCT(7RNED MEN ENTEiTlA1N:ED, The League of Wesley 011111011 enter- tained the returned soldiers of town at a social evening itt the League rooms on i4Ionday evening. A program was given first, the principal feature of which was an address -by Rev. J. E. Hogg of Wil- lis church.. This address was inspir- ing wlike to soldiers and civilians and was listened to with much ; interest by all. ]]Messrs. Walter Lowe and J, E. Doherty contributed to the musical part of the -program, each singing a solo, bliss Merle. Moore gave an in- strumental and Miss Daisy Nediger gave a recitation and , atter lunch had been served Lieut,-CoI. Combe and Major Shaw each spoke brtlly. The pastor, Rev. A. E. Jones', act- ed as chairman. About tw•oity re- turned soldiers were present and a very pleasant evening was spent. AMONG THE C'HIURCIIES. St. Paul's - Rev. J. Edmunds will preach both morning and evening on Sunday, Holy Communion 11111 be administer- ed at both services, Ontario St. Rev. J. A, Agnew will occupy his owe pulpit on Sunday, his subject in the evening being, "The Cry, of the Soul for Heaven." Very successful anniversary services were held in Ontario street church Inst Sunday. The preacher , of the day was the Rev. ,1, A, Langford of Mitchell, who delivered two eloquent and inspiring sermons, The choir rendered specially prepared music on each occasion and the special offering was a most generous one, • Baptist 'Pito pastor's subjects on Sunday. next will he, morning ; : "l'he Marks of the Lord Jesus." Ev6eing : "'A Test of Discipleship." - . r ■ the'union prayer meeting was held in St. Paul's church last evening. Next week it will be in Wesley chur- ch. INTPl13RED IN C'LI'NTON, The funeral took place yesterday at- ternoou of Mrs, Edward Routledge, who died at New Liskeard.,on Sun- day. 'rhe deceased was a native of Es- sex, England, but carne to this country with 1ler husband and little:. fancily ninny years ago. 'They ticetl settled ie Clhiton and continued to reside here until Mr, Routledge sliest about ton years ago, , after which Mrs. Routledge went to make her holne with her tlaughtor in, New Liskeard, 1"our sons and five daughters sur- vive Harry F, and Mrs. Wylie, New Liskeard ; Edwatd, Sault 'Ste. Marie; George, Listowel ; W., of London, Mrs. Ramsay and Mrs, E. Henry, Edmonton ; Mrs, Mallon, '1'o1ont0, 'andMts. Jabez Rands, Clinton, The tour sons and Mrs. Ramsay ac- companied the tonins to Clinton and the funeral k place 1 a ton a from 1 1 the home of Alt, and Mrs.s. Reticle. 'the Rev. .3, A. Agnew conducted the fun- eral services at the house and grave- side amid the four softs, 80e -in-law and grandson performed the office of pall., bearers. The retnaius ]vete laid be.. side these of het husb1iItel In (]limon eemetory. ells LITTLE LOCALS, •The semi-annual tnoetiilg of the Distrue of I'fullett L.O,T., met in. Clinton on Tuesday, A Royal Arch meeting will be held in the rooms of Murphy Lodge, Clinton, on Felday evbning, the' last day of January, THE W. 1. MEE'T'S, The regular monthly meeting of the Women's Institute tivilI'bo held at the home of Mrs. O. L, Paisley on Thugs= day nest at 8 o'clock, Program for the day, : "Wartime Economies," Mrs. C'liant ; - ".Tlie Moral )value of Play," Mrs, Fowler,. Discussion of papers and 111 1151C. A ton cent tea will be served by the hostess. Vis- Hors always a ways welcome, • IN RAILWAY A COI DENT. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Forrester of Hamilton were amongst the injured ones in the railway wreck between Hamilton and ,Guelph on Saturday inorniing' Inst, being on their way home owing to the •sudden death of the formers' fathers Both were some- what severely injured. Mrs, Forres- ter was able to cbnie on on Monday but her husband was not equal to the task. It was fortunate, however, that they escaped even more serious Injury. PCMLIC SCHOOL BOARD MEETS. '1'he Public school hoard• nlet yes- terday evening and elected' officers for the year, Mr, N. 13a11 was re-el- ected chairman, Mr. 1.1, T4„ Rorke secretary -treasurer and Mr. W. G. Smyth caretaker. Ray. J. E. Hogg was appointed to the C.0.1. board and �1', .l:I. Manning to the Public Library hoard. The board will meet later to strike committees when a representative for St. John's ward has been elected, Mr. Cottle having resigned his place to contest the mayoralty. PATRIOTIC NOTES, The 11'onleii's Patriotic Society will meet in the council chamber Friday afternoon as usual. The president' urges a large attendance of the lad ries as there are matters of impor- tance to be discussed and , settled. Please come early as there is also a quilt to quilt. Please bring all fin- ished work for shipment, The officers and members are sin- cerely grateful fur the gouerous gilt of fifty dollars from the Clinton Knitting Colnpauy. Without these thoughtful nets our work enoyl not go on so successfully, MRS. lT. WILTSE LAiD TO REST, The funeral of Mrs. Harrison Wiltse. took place on Friday afternoon from the family residence of Ontario St. The services were conducted by the Rev, ,I, .1, Agnew, the pallbearers being Messrs. W. Tiplady, J. and W. Miller, W. (,rant, R. Welsh -and R, Tiplady, • bit. I:L Wiltse and family desire to thank all those who. by deeds of kind- ness or words of sympathy, have helped to lighten the burden placed on them by their sadden bereave- ment. YOUNG HUSBAND CA1.,LED. Mr, W. J. Biggart of town received word Inst week of the death of his brother-in-law, Mr. Arthur 0. Wallis of Niagara Falls, N.Y., which took place on Sunday week, following a short illness with influenza„ The late Mr. Wallis was a' native. Canadian, having been born in Belle- ville, but Ile went to Niagara Falls with his parents when •a child and re- ceived his eduaatlon there. He was a druggist, being associated with his fatltet .in the drug business. ilo was prominent in Masonic circles and was also a musician of ability, HIe is survived by his wife, who was tarmeely Miss Mae 1liggart of Clinton, and his parents. Mrs. Wal- lis' old Clinton 'friends will sym- pathize with hef: in her. bereavement. Mr. and Mrs. E. Kemp Mr, i'hlwarcl 'Kettle int London, fath- er of Mr. S, Kemp of -twit and him- self c former respeeted resident, t , on Saturday a ]1st 1 lea cd the S t 50VCntlbth rnileaton'e ie life's journey. 11a1e and hearty and full of vigor, Mr, hemp, though now going upon ''borrowed time ]lids fair les see the :completion 0f kis eightieth year and The News- Iteeeril wafts good wlsbes• and eott- gratufations 10 hien, THE HOME PAVER The New Council has Good Program for 1919. 'rho members of the new uouncil took the oath of odiee at noon en Monday, appointed a striking com- mittee, and then met in the ev'eninng fon the transaction of general bus- iness, C'ottncdl ntct on time, at eight o'clock, and the new mayor made the prediction that the meetings would David. A, Forrester It is a pleasurable sadness to at - tem t write a it Or 1 ;lay- ette, - t o tat n ol> ua o n P y Y one, but • especially of a lifelong friend. One with whom one has been intimate, sharing his -:thoughts, as- pirations, ideals, experiences, revers- es and successes. It is occasions of this kind, but' more especially the subject present' to' us that brings one sharp up against the complexity, the incomprehensibility of our existence on this planet called Earth. Nobody has less to say about our advent in- to 'this life than•ourselvcs.. Absolute- ly powerless, we are simply the vic- tims. of accident. A considerable per- eentage never' see the light, never draw the breath of life -ea further considerable traction never emerge front the mewling and. puling stage htto accountibility. Those that sur- vive gradually find themselves face to face with the struggle for exis- tence, arhich resolves itself in turn into the survival of the fittest. , And in the contest a further paradox pre-, sents itself—in that those apparently least fitted for the combat, frequent- •lyi emerge superior. The stunted, the 11t8rm, the crippled, the maimed,' the unimaginative, in their, very- de- fects possess blessings, in immunity from temptation, they wot not of— compared to the woman of peerless form and beauty, or the man of rig- our, brilliant intellect, talented, Apollolic in appearance, whose• very Samsonian strength does, but in- crease his plasticity in the hands of Delilah. And then we reach the end ; over which (save when all hope with- in us is forever crushed, and grim, black despair in full control rides rampant) we have as little control as with our advent. And through years of seemingly endless suffering and pain, or blotted out 118 iu'•, a flash ; we go and are no more seen. The walking shadow has vanished— the poor player that struts aiudfrets his (tour upon the stage has played his part—the tale told by' an idiot, full of sound and fury signifying nothing, has been heard—and our name if ever, mentioned is referred to tis a memory ; and we=-arc—no— lame—. "Vault,- of vanities, saitlt the Preacher, all is vanity." David Forrester was born in St, Marys, March 26th, 1849, Ile diel Friday evening, •January 10th—a smell blood -vessel in the head, gave way ..under some slightly, abnormal pressure, and he was dead; as it were in a moment. • Itis early education was le • St, Marys Grammar school. 1-1a react law in Jones ie., McDougall's office for two years. -1Iis father, Andrew Forrester of t*Fileshure, traced his descent to an DIiglishman of that name, who was lett iht conunand of a conquered district. The family moved in 1870 to Mitchell, where David Forrester was engaged in flax business. He came to Clinton in 1.874. and continued here in the same business. He married Miss Elizabeth Aikens in 1875, by whom he had twelve chlidron, nine sous and three daughters, of these, Andrew' Forres- ter, iu business in Hamilton, Fredet - ick, G.T.R. Dublin ; David, on the home fern,, and Ross and Roy fight- ing for' our liberties on the blooct- stabtetl fields of Flanders, his eldest daughter Annie, Mrs, G. C'hidley, Liv- ing in Medicine flat, and Helen, at ]tome, survive ]tins, His son Frank gave hi:alife 1;1 France a few .months ago. David Forrester was no ordinary man, He had a keen. intellect, above the average. He was well read for these parts. Inc might be called an omnivorous reader. He possessed the ability to speak forcibly in public. He was especially independent in thought and tuition. While he was an exemplification of every boy ,annuls, cry gird that's born into this world being either a .little Liberal or a little Conservative, and the heredit- ary trait would frequently assert it- itself—yet he never failed to condemn 111 110 iecertain manner what he thought was corrupt or inadvisable in either party. I3o was fairly prom- inent in the political world, often "being asked to speak on :behalf of a candidate. He Was mayor of the town for six years and in that posi- tion gave great satisfaction, He was an authority on farming, in which line his operatiktts were considerable, No sketch, however, would be com- plete or anywhere oar it, did it not mention "Davy" as Et sportsman. Here he teas in his element. Curl - n$, lawn. bowling, rifle shootin g> etc, itnt- altered not what he was always "genie," To say be will be 111188011 by his oltl-titre. eltiims More than they today dream of, b 1)1111irng it st111d3y, 11e was a kind, iitc ttli eht father, and a true friend. Requleseat in pace, —.JPT1iY' ]"4ARISF`OIltit commence .on time tiI rougltout tato "A". A number of citizens took t advan- tage of the opportunity of -attending the opening meeting to witness the getting lean harness of the hers, mem- bers, 'There seemed to be little skit- tisineee; ;flowerer. leach„ one took his place like an old war horse, The old members 111010d .up, as 1t were, nearer the reeve, the new members taking the lower ens] of the table,. It alis noticeable that every member tools some part in the proceedings, u 1 I d there see tee. u 1 to be little indicate - tion that the renitcil of 191.0 will be u silent one. 1layor Cooper made Me opening nil- nlress, touching upon many of -the questions 11111011 will come -before the council, He congratulated the council upon their position..1-Io said that it was the duty of citizens to take au inter- est in public affairs and to' seek a sphere of usefulness. "1t is not what we can get out of it but what the can put in that we should airn at," said he. "No citizen can be fully understood by the public until he has served in a public capacity. Some .eater the council and surprise even their best `friends by their achievements, I hope this council will be of that class, Illy advice to you would'be to act upon your own best judgment regardless of conse- quences and of your re-election, And do not be afraid to suggest sontetlting. Nothing Is accomplished without.a start," 'Ile also touched upon the town fin- ances, warning•the council to keep within the estimates and to watch expenditures; 01 the band, suggesting; that it be;.treated generously, in view of its services to the town ; of the returned soldier, that every - assis- tance be given hint in aiding him back into his place r11 civil -life and also of a suitable monument for those who have fallen. The mayor also spoke of the need of new schools and suggested that .a board of education be formed and this matter be thoroughly gone into before any action is taken. The town 5ylaws, road improvement, the Pub- lic Utilities, cemetery improvement, all came in for some comment. He also spoke of the excellent (ilk of the Ore brigade and suggested that they should be provided with the best equipment and also some scheme might be provided whereby there might be it fund to draw upon in case of injury. That nstead of alt asci• dent policy being taken out, as in some places, a certain sutra might he set-aside each year, which would be drawing interest and would be avail- able in case of need. IIe thought also' that 801110 new industries might he established in Clinton if we were willing to invest our own money in such enterprises. We might, in addition to the , excel- lent industries. we already possess, have a flax mill, furniture factory, etc. Community meetings was another matter which the mayor thought migit help to bring about good re- sults, the members of each ward to meet and discuss the needs of their own ward. Ile spoke of the valve of the newspapers in .keeping the public: informed as to the work of tite coun- cil and said tite .only road to success wn,s along the way of co-operation. The report of the striking commit- tee was received and the standing committees of the year are as , 111- la : Stwsreet—Paisley, 1'ortt, Langford, Johnson, Property—Langford, Paisley efel'w- an. Fire and 4['ater—,Johnson, Langford. hrcE+,wan. 'Cemetery—Ford, Langford, McMur- ray.' Charity—.ford, Carter, McMurray. Park—Carter, 3laMurray, Paisley. B'Iave IV 1 v 1,—I i 0 v au Carter, tet to a Paisley, Y• .Finance --McMurray, Paisley, John -. 8011, Court of Revision—Cooper, .3ol1n- s011 11IcMurray, Paisley, Ford. Spacial Pard, Paisley, Langford. Fuel—Pnfsley', Langford, On motion of Langford and Paisley a grant of $1.0 was made to the Children's Aid of Huron County nail the Hospital for Sick Children, 'Tor- onto, Paisley-Langfottl-•-That in view of the fact that the Hertel county Chil- dren's Aid and Humane Society is an organization whicl3 benefits every municipality in the county, we, tate council of the town of Chilton, here- by recommend that the County coun- cil be asked to relieve the local and individual municipalities by accepting tiro entire financial responsibility of this county organization, Carter—Johnson—That Reeve Ford and Councillors Me,Murray, Langford and Paisley be a committee to re - Port regarding the matter of Mary atroot drain nutlet with Power" to consult a. solicitor.. Fcrd—Paisley-'i'liat the treasurer be authorized izc d -t o pay the Public echoed board is requested the suns of $2500 until the estimates are passed olio esd tileraa timates, ftet oioi up to the ali t of ili Ford—f,angtord•••-That 1ve authorize the treasurer fie mail a cheque for, $21111 nit the last clay of each llronth (taontitnled on page 9, mol, 2) 4.