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The Clinton News Record, 1919-8-7, Page 1The limon N.ews-Rec.e.rd. No. 2105 -40th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, AUSGUT 7th, 1919 THE HOME . PAPER Are You a Subscriber o The' News, -Record It will be sent to any Address in Canada to the end of 1919 for Fifty Cents Watch Z(ur9ocket We have a watch for every pocket, watches you can depend on to give you the time 5itted in Md, r ld soled, Silver and nidkte Vageg We have the new up-to•date goods suitable for all A large stock to select from. U. - Y, l elluar fesuelei' and Optician - - - Clinton ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES, i 1 I Capital paid up and Reserves P Total Assets over The Royal Bank of Canada HEAD OFFICE, MONTREAL LONDON, Eng., NEW YORK, BARCELONA, Spain Princess St. E.0 65 William St, Plaza de Cataluna 6 With our chain of 555 Branches throughout Canada, New- foundland. the West Indies, Central and South America, we offer a complete banking service to exporters, importers, man- ufacturers and others wishing to extend their business in these countries, Trade enquiries are solicited. Consult our local Manager or write direct to our Foreign Department, Montreal, Canada. $30,000,000 $420,000,000 11N CORPORATED '1855 b. FI1I MOLSDNSBNII Capital and Reserve $8 800,000 Over 100 Branches The Molsons Bank is an important factor. in Canada's business prosperity. It is sup- plying many industries and many farmers with adequate banking facilities thus enabl- ing the development of their business 1 E'7 Savings accounts as Well as commercial business is invited. [H. R. Sharp, Manager, Clinton Branch J READY•TO-WEAR I 2 he c`lWo!'l'ish CLOTHING Clothing Co. ORDERED CLOTHING es" New fiats It's time to consign your old weather beaten winter hat to the attic and crown yourself with something modern and spring- like. We show the correct blocks from the best makers. The King and Borsalino' The Young Man's Suit We've got his spring suit We are certainly pre- pared to tog out the Swell Young Fellow who has reached the age when his elopes must be " JUST SO" New patterns in Worsteds, Tweeds, Scotch Mixtures, Etc. The cut of the coat, vest and trousers all show a decided change for the spring season. We invite your inspection THE MDRR1SH CLOTHING CO. Motto : "A Square Deal for Huey Mao:' AN ERROR 1N RETURNS. In the report of the Entrance re- melts for Clinton published last weeke k the name of Ruth Hale should have. been included in the honour list in- etead of the pass list as given. EARLY PLUMS, Messrs. Cantelon Bros, purchased on Saturday last, Aug,. 2nd, a quan- tity of ripe plums from Mr. George Hays of town, This is, so Messrs. Cantelon Bros. informs us, ' a very early date for plums to mature, Their first shipment of plums were sent on Wednesday of this, week, Aug. Gth. LITTLE LOCALS. • Mr. T. White is in charge of Mr, J. 13. Mustard's coal office. Tho Horticultural Society requests that those growing gladioli will kind- ly save their choicest blooms for a window display on the 16th. Complaints are made that some outlying potato patches belonging to citizens are being visited and robbed. It is a pretty small.trick to steal the potatoes somebpdy else has planted and cared for. FAITHFUL OFFICER HONOURED. At the last regular meeting of the Women's Institute held at the home of Mrs. D. 13. McEwen, the ladies presented Mrs. E. C. Monroe with a handsome cut glass cream and sugar set in recognition of her faithful ser- vices as president during a long' term. Mrs. Monroe was taken com- pletely by surprise but thanked the ladies for their kindness and thought- fulness and -assured them her duties had been made much easier by the kind co-operation of all the members. The meeting was well attended, Mrs. Paxman occupied the chair, AN OLD RESIDENT. Miss Ellen Niounteastle passed -her eighty-sixth birthday i on Monday. Miss Mountcastle is a native of God- erich township, having been born on the farm on the Huron Road now owned and occupied by Mr. T. R. Jenkins. It is many years, however, Mime the family came to Clinton and for many years now she and her sister, Miss. Eliza, who is very little her junior, have resided together on Huron street. We heartily wish both ladies as many happy returns of their birthday anniversaries as a kind Providence will vouchsafe to them and good fortune to the end. JIEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT', '1'he following from the lift Clem- ens Daily Reader of recent date re- fers to a former resident of this sec- tion, the family having resided just south of Clinton on the London Road. Mr, Fulton had paid return visits to Clinton on several occasions and a couple of years ago spent some weeks here in company with his daughter: "George L, Fulton, a native of Ontario, Canada, but a farmer of Harrison township for the. past forty years, died at the homestead resi- dence this morning from a nervous breakdown, which confined him to bed for several weeks. Deceased was sixty-six years of age. The Fulton farm is just outside the city and or- iginally comprised lands now the site of the Sugar Beet plant and the Driving Park. Mr. Fulton is surviv- ed by one child, a daughter, Bessie, a sister, Mrs. John F. Burke of Chicago, and two brothers, Alfred of Croswell, Mich., and J. T. Fulton of Chicago." The Fulton family will be rsmein- bered by the older residents of Clin- ton and vicinity, E ING. NCI MEETING. COUNCIL Council met on 'Tuesday evening, alt members present with the , excep- tion of ,the mayor and Councillor Johnson. Reeve Ford presided. Little business carie before the council. A communication was received from the county clerk putting the county levy for the year at $3148.24. Verbal reports were received from various committees. The following financial report was road and adopted : Street account $229,25 5, J. Andrews, tile 26,76 J. I4, Carrick, cleaning street 10.00 Electric Light, July 138.54 Property ac, lighting hall 2.84 Pay sheet 4.25 W. J'. Jago, repairing flag 1.00 J. E. Cook, painting grand staid and firehall 62.15 J. W. Shobbrook, salary,....,.:50.00 0. Lovett, work ..,, ...,,.,„, 15.00 J. Carrick, salary 54.17 Fire and water ac„ salaries 14 firemen, six months 202,50 N. Kennedy, hose reel box Printing ac„ G. E. H -a11 W,. 14. Kerr .ie Son Grants, ete,, ,O, W. V. A rept of club .Jan to Sept. 40,00 Salary as., D. L. b aepher- son, three months 125.00 It. Welsh, three months,.,...,,.,11.2.50 th 50.00 B. Fitzsil nus the mon u It.i Receipts for July IZ p J. W. ,Shebbrook, care of .lets in perpetuity 80.00 Work en lots 25.00 Market scales 1.1,50 License, frill poster ,....w.,,,.,,, 10.06 8.50 20.20 10.25 x.,i0Gnce, Iiyerq ,,, ,,.,.cum ,.,..,, 20,00 TI:IEY'L'L BE PRIZE' WINNERS,. Mr. James Snell, one. of Hullett's o recently of best known stockmen, t y s d o rPurcell two of his she 1> to M. Pur it f o ]Dunt igton, • gee., for exhibition at the fall fairs. HOGS COST MONEY. Everybody who kpows him, and that/ takes in a wide circle, knows that "Dave” .Cantelon is one of the bus- iest men in town but very few know what his activities mean in dollars and cents, From the first of Jan- uary to the' first of July, 1919, NIr. Cantelon paid out over 515,000 for hogs and beads. That,.'is some bus- iness. DONATIONS TO 'HOSPITAL, The Board of Management of Clin- ton Public Hospital wish to acknow- ledge gratefully the followipg dona- tions during the month of July :; Twenty corrugated rubber pads for the stairway from 'the Ladies' Aid of Ontario St. church. A rattan settee from Mr. ,las. Dun - ford. A porcelain bed -pan -donated by Mr. Hovey.—Mrs. Fowler, Secretary. GOING• TO TORONTO. Mrs. Wm. Wheatley of Huron street has disposed of her residence to Mr, Stewart, Stanley, and, has removed to Toronto, where she will make her home. Mr, Percy Wheatley intends entering the School, of Practical. Science in the autumn and his moth- er wished to be near hint during hia college, term. Mr, , and Mrs. E. Sohoenhals will occupy the Arm- strong house for the present. We re- gret the removal of the Wheatley family from town. HONEY GOING UP. The Huron County Beekeepers' As- sociation held a meeting at the home of Mr. W, H. Watts on Thursday last. The chief business of the meet- ing was to consider the price, at hon- ey for the season, which was fixed at 30e, This is a jump of 10c over last year's price, an increase which was considered necessary owing to the great scarcity. Honey is very scarce this season, not because of any laziness• on the part of the busy little bee, but owing to the dry weather, it is said. A TIE GAME. Yesterday evening the Doherty team went to Holmesville and played a baseball ,game with the team of that burg. The game did not get started until late and was called at the end of the 5th inning with the score 8- 8. ,Both sides played good ball. The following is ,the lineup : Dohertys—Il, McDermott 51), C. Draper s.s., E. Cooper p., N. Ander- son lb., W. Fulford 21>., J. Carter c., E. Hall c.f., G. Walker 1•.f., P. Liv- ermore I.f. ftolmesville—F. Levis 3b., E. Lit- tle s.s., H. Lavis p., J. Sturdy Ib., D. McDougall 2b., E. Lob" c., H. Potter c.L, L. Jervis r,f., M. Mc- Dougall 1.1. Uhupire, "Blondie" Cook. A SUDDEN DEATH. Mr, George MacLennan received a wire yesterday morning informing him of the sudden death of his half- brother, Dr, 11.. J. Gibson of Sault Ste, Marie. Mr, lViacLennan visited his brother about a month ago and he appeared to be in good health, his death was most unexpected. Dr. 'Gib- son had been practising at the Soo since 1002, He had practised in Clinton with Dr. Gunn for a year or so after his graduation. He we.s fifty-two years of ago and is surviv- ed by his wife and one son. One sis- ter residing at the Soo, Mrs. Malon- ey, si stern Misses Ida i two Iia t an, and Margaret MacLennan of Toronto, and one half-brother, Mr, Geo, Mac- Lennan of town, comprise the family that are left. AMONG THE CHURCHES, St. Paul's Church Rev. S, E. NlcKegney, M,C,, rec- tor. Services 11 and 7. Parade of Royal Black Knights at evening ser- vice, Willis Church TM) Rev. Dr. :Stewart of Toronto 0Ondhcted the services on Sunday, last and <s111 be in charge during the absence of the pastor. Baptist Church Next Sunday the pastor will speak morning and evening. Morning sub- ject : "Three Propositions." Evening subject, The King's Request." s ■ 6 The Methodist congregations are uniting for the four remelting Sun- days of August. For the next two Sundays the services will bo held in Wesley church, the pastor of Ontario street church, Rev. S. Anderson, con- ducting them. The Sunday schools will meet fifteen minutes early In the morning for the marking of booms, etc., and will then meet in the Muth service, the preacher tak- ing for his morning subject the Sue - day school lesson for the clay. For the last two ,Sundays in the month hi Ontario services held the ser 1 es will b e ROY.1). N. Mc- Cann, and the street church Camas, pastor of Wesley church, will have charge, Ii ao11 choir will lead the service of song in its own ebur - el. Pastors and ollelals are hoping that all services rt.dll 116 well attend- ed. GIRLS ARID GRATEFUL, Tho Girls' Auxiliary wish to ex- press their ince' thanks >e f rs enc 1 who 1 s o 1 I P t a by the gift of supplies or personal assistance helped in any way toward the, success of their undertaking on Monday. THE LOCAL MARKET. Wheat, spring $2,09,, Buckwheat 51.00. Oats 80c. Barley 51.10. Butter 45e to 50c. Eggs 4.5c to 46o. Live Hogs 523.50. OFFICERS INSTALLED, At, the regular meeting of the I, 0. 0. F. on Tuesday night Past D. D.• G. M. G. E. Hall, installed the fol- lowing officers : J.P.G,, T. J. Menashan, N,G., 0., Draper. V.G., T. Hardy. R. -Sec., I4, W. Gould JP. -See., John Wiseman. Treas., H. B. Chant. Warden, G, Howes. Conductor, G. E. Hall, R.S.N.G., T, Hawkins. L.S.N.G„ J. L. Heard. R.S.V.G., J. A. Sutter, L.S.V.G•„ W. Mutch. R.S.S., W. Cook. L.S,S., J. Livermore. LG., L. Murch. 0.0, J. H. Kerr, Chaplain, W. H. Hellyar. People You Know Mrs. (Rev.) S. B. McKegney return- ed on Saturday from a visit in London. Mrs. J. E.'Harnwell of Varna spent the week -end as the guest of Miss Walls. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Yellowlees were here over the holiday meeting old 'friends. Mr. and Mrs. 0, W. Potter motored to Woodstock last week to visit friends. Miss Emma Southcombe of Strat- ford was home for the week -end and holiday. Miss Margaret Cowan of Brandon, Man., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walkinshaw. ' Miss Anna Laftrey of Windsor was the guest of Mrs. Jas. Flynn over the week -end. NIr. H. S. Chapman of Toronto was a visitor in town over the week- end and holiday. 1 Mr. Carl East of Hamilton is holi- daying with his sister, 1\irs. Gor- don Cuninghame, Mr. H. W. Pollock, manager of Doh- erty Pianos, is in Toronto on bus- iness this week. Mrs. (Dr.) Hosstick of Inncrkip has been here visiting her brother, Mr. G. A. Roherton. Miss Maida Cooper of 'Toronto is spending a fortnight's vacation at her home in town. Miss Libbie ' Glbbings returned to Toronto on ]Monday after spending a vacation in town. Messrs. Amos and Walter Oshaldes- ton of Stratford were home over the week -end and holiday. Mrs. J. R. Scott of Clifford is visit- ing this week at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. S. Downs. Mrs. I4. W. Cook returned to 'Toron- to last week after spending a fort- night,or so in the old home town. Mr. and Mrs, DeRuiter Of London have been visiting Rev. S. E. and hirs. McKegney at the rectory this week, Mgr. Matthews of the Sterling Bauk, Auburn, and family were callers at the home of W. S, Downs on the holiday. Nlrs, Ida Fennell and daughter Ber- nice of Stratford visited the form- er's sister for a short time on Mon- day last. Misses Agnes and Lyla Thornton of Seaforth were guests over the week -end of their aunt, Mrs. C. I4. Bartliff, Miss Mary Reynolds and Mr. Bert Reynolds of Seaforth were the guests of the Misses O'Connor over the }holiday. NIr. and Mrs, Very of Woodstock and Mr. and Mrs. S, Hewitb of Mitchell visited Mr. and Mrs, G. W. Potter over the week -end. Mr. and Mrs, Thos. R. Watts motor- ed up from Stratford and spent the week -end with the 1ormer's parents, Mr. and Mrs, H. W. Watts: Miss Ada Searle leaves this week on an extended trip through the west- ern provinces, She expects to re- turn to town in September. MIS, J. 11. Little and 55155 Ileen and Master Lloyd of Essex are visiting with bbe former's parents, Mr, and Mrs. J. F. Wasmann. Mr. L..1.. Wasmann, who is taking a special summer course at 'Toronto University, spent the holiday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, F. Wasmann, Mrs, J. E. Brooks and Mrs. Edwin Brooks and babe of Mitobell visited at the Thome of the foriner's par- ents, bit. and Mrs. Win. Canielon, last week, Mrs, George Iiawkins of 'Medford spent the holiday with her father, NIr. Robert Stevens. Mrs. Wm, 1 aC- I crus F Mr. law Grigg, sistet 0, gg, cotpn ni ed her, a Setgt. Roy D. Mess, M.1Vl., a Mons Star frau, has been visiting Rev, 5, 11. Meltegney, M,C., during the past Week, I de assisted in the ser- vice in 5t. Paul's elurclf 65 Site. day evening, r , Clinton's Peace Celebration Carried Out With Enthusiasn1 Beginning with Sunday Clinton celebrated the return of peace with great enthusiasm. , In each of the churches on Sunday the services were appropriate to the occasion and in the evening the vet- erans, a number of them wearing un- iform, and accompanied by Clinton's three returned uureing Sisters, two of them In uniform, atteniied "service, in. St. Paul's church, where Capt. . Nie Kegney, eilso in uniform, addressed them. At the conclusion of the church ser- vices a union thanksgiving service was iheld in Recreation Park. A vast' crowd gathered 'to thtis service, the grand stand being packed as well as a number of chairs, a large num- ber standing and scores of cars. Rev. E. O. Forde conducted the meeting, Rev. D. N. McCamus and Rev. S. Anderson. leading in prayer, Rev. Dr. Stewart reading the scrip- ture lesson and Rev, J. H, Boyd, pastor of Waverley street Baptist church, Toronto, giving the address. Mr. Boyd, whose two sons served in France, spoke eloquently, going back to pre-war days and recalling the fact that while Lord Roberts and others endeavored to arouse the British people to a sense of the dan- ger of war, the great majority of the people laughed at the idea and refused to see thedanger. "I am in no doubt," remarked the speaker, "as to who was responsible for the war." He spoke of the splendid part played by Great Britain and her dominions this side the Atlantic and he was heartily applauded on several occasions, Mr. Fred Thompson sang "Rule Britannia" the audience ..join- ing in the chorus. The company was dismissed, after the singing of the national anthem, by the benediction by Capt. MoiCegney and afterwardsh the band gave a sacred concert whic was much enjoyed. On Monday everybd'dy was astir early, the, town was brilliantly de- corated and things, began to move along, 7'be parade of calithumplans, trade floats, decorated autos, fancy dress- es, etc., in the .forenoon was, fine. Some of the costumes were quite handsome and many were,exceedingly funny. • A baseball game between Zurich and Clinton in the forenoon resulted in a score of 10-7 in favor of the former team. At one o'clock another precession was formed of the visiting firemen res - and bands, who made a very impres- sive m p sive showing on parade. A firemen's tournament was the chief feature of the afternoon. The hose reel race and book and ladder race, the prizes in each contest being 0150, were keen- ly contested, Kincardine winning first prize in both contests, Goderich com- ing in .second in the first event and Thorold third, and in the second ev- ent Thorold coming second and God- erich third. In the' ladder climbing contest'1'en- nant of Kincardine won first and Mc- Kay of Goderich second. in the 100 yard race Goodwin of Kincardine won first and McDougall of Porter's 14111 second. The drills by the Thorold company both afternoon. and eveningwere much enjoyed. In the evening a baseball game was played oft between Goderich and Zur- ich, the former winning in a score of 2-1. A tug-of-war between Cloderich township and Thorold firemen was somewhat of a fizzle, the crowd swinging in so close as to make a fair test impossible. In, addition to other features there was some fancy dancing and music by the Clinton Kiltie and Kincardine Highland bands bout afternoon, and eventing, and In the evening a concert by the Manley Concert Co., of Tor- onto, At the conclusion of the concert the crowds came up town again and an- other parade was formed with many in fancy costume and the band sol- emnly playing the "Dead March." The evening was then given up to pore fun and frolic, the utmost good nature prevailing, Men, women and children, many in costume, flitted about through the streets, the. band played merrily, confetti was shower- ed over. everybody. The crowd danc- ed and sang and had a good titne generally, keeping on) the fun until the wee sma' 'cors. It was Clin- ton's.best Celebration to date but the next one will he even better. "This is great," remarked a young man who attended school 'here and who happened to be in town on a visit. "This is a most unique cele- bration. I never saw anything just like it. It is just, pure gladness and joy. If this were organized a little it could he made a wonderful tiling. 'Che following were prize winners in the various events : Specials—1, Girls of the Allies, 2, Rainbow girls. A, Premix Perriotts, 4, Belgian Refugees. 5, Flanders Poppies. 1 -, 1 Co,, C 1 C. C, rloatsd 1 , Libby, r 1' , , 2, Ptm a'8 IY . 11 . lt nniford. Autoes-1, W. J, Miller ; ' 2, Dte, Heard. Mode—Olive Sohotultais. Comic- 1, Jars Band, 2, Mutt and 3611, J. 561106nbals, Farley Costumed, N. T'"iteltnebs, 'adieu ; 2, Huron Murch. Hose }reel Race -1, Kincardine 27 sec. ; 7, Goderich, 314 ; 8, There'd,. 334. }:look and Ladder 'Race—Kincardine 24:1, 'Thorold 25/, Goderich (out) lad - (ler caught. 100 yd, race, firemen—D. Goodwin, Kincardine, M. McDougall, Godericb, Ladder race, 40 yds—Tennant, Kin- cardine n;, McKay, .Goderich 7: ; Anderson, Kincardine, 8 ; Beacom,. Goderich, 84 ; Barry, 'i`hdrold, 84; McKay, Kincardine, 9 ;, D. McDougall' Goderich, 9. 100 yard race (open)—M. McDoug- all, Porter's 13111 ; D. Goodwin, Kin- cardine. - Special—Oldest chief, 13. Thompson,. Goderich ; Best looking. chief, J. Bell. Kincardine ; Best appearing Co.,, Thorold. Fire fight—W. Kennedy Cook. The Thorold Firemen are a pretty; nifty looking company in their.smart, black and white uniforms. and Ed,„ Chairman McMurray presides at a park concert with as much ease as at a gathering of young church work- ers. The good old Kiltie ,Band did it- self, proud again on Monday. The band is an asset which Clinton ap- preciates very much. The weather favored the celebra- tion on Monday. There was a'threat of rain but only a few drops fell. and the evening was line and warm. The Girls' Auxiliary served meals) and sold tags for the hospital fund) and ice cream cones for the Memorial Fund, realizing a nice sum of money. The up town section was a scene of gaiety and ,beauty on Monday ev- ening. The gay colored lights and the decorations everywhere made front street look like a scene in a play. Among the Goderich celebrites 'in town on Monday were Registrar Coats, Public 'Works Inspector Oliver Johnston, Mail -Clerk T. T. Leckie, and Bert McCreath, the promoter of the steel plant. An aeroplane was, hovering about all afternoon and several people went for a ride in the upper air but every- body is becoming so accustomed to aeroplanes now that they are con- sidered almost commonplace. Clinton never before had a street fair of the sort pulled off on Monday night. Some of the most prominent people in town "dressed" for the occasion and the costumes were com- ical and. interesting, Y A number of special policemen were sworn in for. the clay but they were about the only idlers in town. There was absolutely "nuthin' doin" in their, line and during the street carnivalin'. evening they looked "mad" 'because - they had to maintain their dignity; 'while everybody; else was having a. good time. ^ J The Kincardine Fire Company„ headed by the ,pipers from the Scot— tish town, made a fine showing, in- deed. ndeed. Somehow a kiltie, especially if - he be a . true Celt and lien — pens to have a "pipe" under - his arm, manages to assume a - dignity which ordinary persons would} not dare presume upon. One of the visitors in town who. se t was"Bob" enjoyed himself most ley d Holmes of Toronto. Itwould be in- teresting to know just ..how many times he shook hands during the day' and evening. "Bob" is always at; home in a crowd and when, the crowd' happens to include old friends by the: score he's in his element, truly. 13ut then the firefighters from our own sister town of Seaforth are not to be "sneezed at" either. They have a smart uniform which is becoming to the well -set-up young fellows who form the company. They were busy advertising a "Veterans' Day," to be held 'in that town on Wednesday next. Goderich brigade also made a record tor itself, winning several priz- es 111 the day's events, li • People You Know NIr. and Mrs. Gordon Cuningliame go to -Burks today to camp for a few weeks, Miss Steadam, who recently returned from service overseas, is the guest of Miss Netta Simpson. Mr. and Mrs, James }}'ester of Lon- don, formerly of 01inton, are vis- iting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ,Joseph Copp, Dr, T. H. Nlilier of Morden, Man., and Mr, W. R. Miller and son el Toronto spent the week -end at the llotne of Mi'. and Mrs, E. G. Omit - t106. Mr. and Mrs, Fidler and sons of Louden "mntorcd ep and spent it days with Mr, and lifts. C'. 3-, Iin1w land. Miss Gladys Holland return-• ed with ],hem to London tot 're cetiplc of days or so, .