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The Clinton News Record, 1918-1-17, Page 8Stunollerhil1 Idly. and Alrec Cleo, ,Johnston were in Crediton last week attaudlne the funeral of the leer's brother, Messrs, "ft. Watkins and ('.1 I1, Tyner attended the nicotine of the 1luilett District L,G,L. at Seaforth last week The latter was appoint- ed to the hoard of oilieers for the district The socia] evening which was to have been held at the home of ]vl,rs, A. Noreen this ('Thursday) evening under the auspices of the Red Cross Society has been postponed indotin- itely. Holamesvtl«e Miss Georgina Rutnbali of Clinton was tete guest ori her sister, Mrs. W, Pickard, from Friday until Tuesday. Mr, Joseph Jervis has 'not been well for the Past tea days and '4s stew eerier the care of a trained nurse, On Sttnday his case.. looked rather serious and his.utedical,�; than bad to be called. from Clinton, a team and Sleigh with men ancieebov- els being despatched to break a road and finding it,,.a,,somewltat difficult task to get through the storm' and drifts. With careful nursing it is hoped the patient will soon be able to be around. again. The big' storms elleete( Liolteesville as it did most other places. iWt. Price, a traveller for a London groc- ery house, carne down from (aoderieh an Saturday, morning and being un- able to get away' remained over un- til Sunday evening, when he went out to Clinton with the doctors. No services were field in r.ither' of the churches on Sunday,. The annual meeting of the Goderiris Townsbip Telephone System will be held in Holmes' hall, Holmesville, at two o'clock on Frid'ap afternoon of this week. All subscribers are in- vited to be present at this meet- ing. Goderich Township The Young Ladies', Patriotic Se - elate .meet irext week at the ou, he of Miss Mina Middleton. kissLulu •Lobb was attacked last week with appendicitis and had to undergo' an operation. She was pret- ty ill ilor a Set, dales hut has now taken a turn for the better and it is hoped she will soon :be around again. Goderich 'Principal Hume of the Gi,C:7. has liad an attack of grippe and has been 111, but he is improving now. Captain Currie, wife has spent a few. Weeks with his b;other her since returning 'from .the front, has gone to Toronto. Ile will speed life leave in the interests of ),',111.,C,A, work at the front. Pion. Justice (`lute belied thirty ap- peals last 'week from the (I'oderleh tribilieds, l+Ifteelt OL the appeals were allowed, all being farmers, Five oases'. were reserved, Jcit'e appeals Were disallowed. Two were allowed till June 2 and the other three were allowed *All Class 0 is called Cloderielt observed the special rein to prayer on Sunday, week with 'great � i for - t. t was fervor, A mese meeting n of Bela In the large htutday schoolrooms of Knox Preeby terian church at 1,15 o'clock and the room was . crowded with meet all in a !spirit of creep ser- iousness and ,devotion. Idr•, G. M. L1lfatt lied charge and manic were the serious prayers oli'ered up for the success of the empire in this time of erisis, ' At the same time a mass tnoeting for women, was held in the BaFilieft church, which .wets' crowded to the doors, The meeting was its charge of Aims. Hamilton and ,a represents tive from each church' was on the 'platform. In addition to these ttvo mass meetings most of the churches'. observed a special day ,of prayer in their regular services, Mrs. Carrie Is spending the, winter with London and Toronto friends, Tuckersmith Township Report of 5.S. No, 3;,' Christmas examinations ' 4th Class Sr., total 300—Anna May Haugh 262, Laura Ross 256,• Lillian Knox 236, John 1Vlolntpsh 189, Eliza- beth Scott 1,19*'", Those r marked, ntith (*) indicate exams missed. Jr. 4th, total 300—Grace Broad - feet 235, John SouterA 1711.' 3rd Class, totti]' 235—Leonard Ilopce 204, Roy Walker' 199, Jack • Davidson 183, .James Mcintos;t 181, • Bessie Broadfoot 168, Aldan, Johnston 167; Willie Souter 154, Wiil:ie 'Fathering - ham 153, Jean Fotheringharn 147, Sylvester Nigh 64***- .. •. •• Sr. 2nd Class, total 200—Carman Haugh 162, Exior Nigh 7.3**, Jr. 2nd Class, total ,h5,0 -David Mc- Intosh 120, Wilson McOartney, 111, Ina Scott 74**, Thelma iVllc✓ionnel 70*. Perfect attendance 'froth: September to December 22nd—Laura Moss, (trace Broadfoot, Jean Iretheringham, Earl Broadfoot, Ernie Broadfoot, One day absent from September to December 22nd—Bessie i Bro#dfoot, Johnny Fotheringliam,. Willie Fother- inghatn, Carman Haugh, Wilson Me-. Cartney, Ina -Scott, Davy iwlbintosh, Leonard McKnight, 12a.ze1 Haugh, Willie Scott, Gordon Papple, Ella Papple, No. on roll for Dec. 43. Average attendance 39.07. M.'3lellis, Teacher. DO NOT FAIL TO HEAR LEAPT. A. GRAHAM recently returned from the front, give his thrilling and instructive presentation on the subject 'WITH OUR MEN OVERSEAS" In Wesley Church on Monday Evening, Januarg 21st 'GOOD League anniversary) A. GOOD MUSICAL PROGRAM Admission 25e and 15c Half proceeds for Patriotic POSTPONED FROrl LAST 11c NDAY February rlry Styles Watch this. -space for I a 3pesial, annOLln men t NOW READY each week. Yon will find something worth investi- gating. Leine.' Wows 9024 Lodi Biwa 9002 -- New Idea Patterns "Aire Patterns that Keep Yea YouAg"` 1 his Week A general olean•up of Ladies and Children's Coats at real clean-up prices. A. flew sweater coats left to clear at less than present wholesaleOpriees Special in ixlen's khaki or brown at 2.50. Simplif kali dressmakingP�111111l _ ifiros problems. yThey insure chi atylesand a graceful_ figure Each pattern hlt;a`a-'elpful allowance and >e most helpful cutting diagram. e;, The store that sells for less Phone 25 Simpleµ but Elegant Are many- of the -rockets, easy Y `t chairs, divans, etc., shown In our display. Some are of period design, others are the product of modern thought and skirt, Of course we have the more mas- sive pieces if you prefer thein, (.ono see the exhibit and make your choice, JAS. DUNFORD Undertaker and Funeral Director* 28 Phone l 28 s cepa May iC• Be True ")3elt1Pd the ahlrtale of the f*osteo lie 'happier years than the year gene by." Tlie W. D, Fair Ca. "Often the Cheapest 'Always the Hest." 1Vix, N. Ball made a business trip to Toronto last week, Mrs. Ed. Carter has been laid up dt,ring the past week with an at- tack of bronchitis and asthma. It is hoped that with the return of milder weather she map amend. 1diss Annie McConnell came up from Buffalo on Friday last to see her • brother, Mr, James McConnell of Vanrena, Rainp River District, who has been spending the past couple of weeks with his parents 'fn town. Nr. J. Brown is spending this win- ter with his sous in Petrolea. At least he accompanied his son home after the holiday season with that intention, though it map be tbat hell get lonely for the old town before the winter is over. illt. David Welsh et Sandusky, Mich., is over on a visit to his brothers, Messrs. Alex. and Robt., and sis- ters, Mrs. George Hanley and Mrs. George Burnett. On Thursday ev- ening last the brothers and sisters enjoyed a re -union at the home of Mrs. I.lapley, •,when site served up an oyster supper to them .in her own good style and when a very happy few hours were spent togeth- er. Me. dad Mrs. W. IL C'alwili, who have been in the west for several years, at Parkside, Sask., are spending this winter in town, hav- ing taken Mrs. `D. 13. Kennedy's fur- nished house until they have time to look about and. get something to suit them, Mrs. Calwill is not en- joying goad health,- the friends of the family will regret to hear. 11 is hoped, However„ that the change will he beneficial to her. Mr. and i\Irs, G. I3. Morrish of Ox- bow, Sask., are here visiting the fornter's mother, Mrs. \1'm. Robb, and brother, Mr. A. J. Morrish. Mr. Morrish has been utaey years in the west but he says he never saw a worse blizzard there' thin the one wbich prevailed, here on SaturdayandSundaylast. They were held up for a day in Chicago when on their way here by the storm which struck our neighbors to tate south before reaching us. Seaforth. Mrs. John 'Weston has returned from a visit in Weston. Miss Margaret . Sutherland has gone to visit, her sister at Lueknow. Air.. Joe Fisher of Chatham re- cently visited his mother in town. Miss Marguerite Koran returned last week to Crediton to resume her teaching duties. ' Mrs. Smith, who has been visiting her father, Mr. James Beattie, has returned !to her home in Peterboto. Mr. W. A. Ma:Lcau of 'Toronto has been visiting Mrs, 15. 8'. McLean. 'Lieut. Dot Reid arrived home trout the front last week, • Mrs. John MVlactavish and son Fan are visiting at the home of the lady's parents, Alt. and Mrs. R'. F. Staples of Ingersoll. r Miss.Mildmcd, Jones; bas gone to Saginaw, Mich.,. to take a' pul'se's training, Col. and Mks. Wilson have return- ed from a visit'Vvith their daughter, Mrs. Pelt of New fork. Mr. George Murray end• son of Brandon, Man., arc Visiting with the former's mother, Mss,. Murray of town. Mrs. J. 11. Brokdfoot anct•Miss May have returned from a visit in Ham- ilton. Mrs. F. Armstrong ani daughter of Toronto have been the guests of Mrs. A, le, Sutherland. Mr. A. Westcott. of Ilalkirk, Alta., is here ort a visit to friends, Mrs, Westcott and fancily have beef' Isere for several weeks, They spent Christmas as tiie eguests of blie lady's sister, Mrs, Camino, y Mr. George T3ethtute° of the C.P,R, line • of steamships, 15 speeding a vacation with his mother in town. Miss Pendergast has retuned to ('hieago niter a visit at her home in 19gmnntiville. Aix. and Mee..Jatnes E. Stewart; of Red Deer, Alta., are here oat a visit to the fortnor's,brother, bit. Alex, Stewart. , . Miss (11a.clys Cousins has returned home from Grand 110pihs, where she fins been visiting her sister, Steeps arc being taken by the hood Controller to eesuro the supply of Metier tWinct for next year's harvest, Clinton Newo .R cord January Oth, BUY FURS, C�JTS NDDRY GOODS House Furnishings N O W The price of the above mentioned lines will be DOUBLE before they are lees than we are now quoting. Everything in The Store Reduced Except the Following 4 -ply Scotch Fingering Yarn (Forbes make) $1,75 Pound. Cents never have, nor will we now or in the future, sell one pound of yarn at One Dollar and Seventy-five Gents to one customer, and one hundred pounds to another customer at a lower price per pound, One price to all whether the quantity be large or small, We would much rather sell one hundred customers one pound each than one hundred pounds to one customer. 2 and 3 -ply Factory Yarn 98c Pound - 6 -cord Spool Cotton (Coats make) 4c - Spool Same as above only larger spool 5c spool 12.4 Ibex Flannelette Blankets (the best made) $2.4U pair We reserve the right to limit the quantity purchased by any individual person ; this we do in fairness to all Customers can have goods held for a period not exceeding 30 days on payment of a small deposit Trade Epigram `AAs the blacksmith strikes while the iron is hot, so the wise buyer will anticipate her wants for a long time to come and make her selections while the assortments are good:' if our prices do not urge you to buy the clerks will not, it is against our rules We want you to make this store your shopping headquarters. Come in when you like,`stay as long as you like, we are at your service. WOMEN'S STORE Dry, Goods, house Furnishings phone 67 Next to Royal Bank . MEN'S STORE Custom Tailoring and (phone 103) , Men's Furnishings Opposite Public Library Local News WHO WILL BE WARDEN ? 'l'he Iluroit County Council, which meets in Cioderich on Tuesday next, will be composed of the following members. Who will he elected war- den for this year, 1.918 ? Witlghaut—Antos 1'ipling 'l'urnberry— 'I'. K. Powell Seaforth—F.'[larburn, V.S. Tuckersmith-71, Cobol, Mcl<illop—,J. 1f. (toventock Usborne—T. Brock Exeter—B, W. F. Beavers Stephen—W. .R, Elliott, Jonn Love Hays—H. Nob Bayfield—i, E. Erwin Hensall—Ci. C. Petty Stanley—J. McKinley Cloderich 'Township—W. 11. t •ohb Goderich—J. C. Laitltwaite, Dr. W. F. -Clark Ash0eld—Joseph Dalton Colborne—Gordon Young West Wawanosh—J..4.,Mallough East Wawauosh—J. N. Campbell ilulletteeMata, Armstrong Grey—R. Livingstone, .1, itfe,Vahh Clinton—J. A. Ford Morris—Wm. Fraser Blytth—N. A. Taylor Wroxeter.—John Douglas Brussels—.S, '1'. Plum. TILE Y.L.P._1. The entertainment to have been given by the Y,L.P.A. on Tuesday had to be postponed ort account of the snow hiocicacfe which prevented the Oinks reaching town in time for that date. In the event of their ear- ly arrival the performance will bo given within the next fest' fines so thlot all those holding tickets will please be on the rlert,for• further ad- vice coneerning the change. if the Olins ere not on hand by, the reel of the week, the affair Will be larielin- itely postponed as the yang 1<,dies do not wish this enterprise -la con- flict with their minstrel show on Feb, 5th ate. Oth. Mrs. Jack lefacKlnnoe v osid be glad if all those willing to be in the minstrel chorus would"corte to tiro School of Commerce on Thursday ev- ening prac- tice. k at 7 o'clock for the first .ran- g -1 tice., She asks that all please make it a 1point to be there sharp on Lime so that three wishing to skate. after. the practice will he able to leave at 8 o'clock, 7f put can ging, t'ou't wait for a speelalinvitation-To be M the chorus, but c nne :thing to' this prao.ticc on Thursday, hursrlay, A. ;alerting party undo]: the a.t,spioes of Y.L.P.A, will take p1. ee In the rink on .Ian, 3otlt. A hockey mat(1, by members ref tee (111.15' Pat- riotic Hockey League will be played between seven and aPer w slch OA skating will 1Ingle, Refreshments will be Neteed by the urian lefties ftncl they ask that all 001110 and help Mike the..patty a suoecss. Bagfaeld The annual meeting of the Bayfield Cemetery Committee will be held in the town hall on Monday afternoon and those interested are asked to at- tend rat he able to give their voice in the direction of affairs for the ensuing year. The anneal meeting of the Bay0eld Public Library Board was held in the town hall on Monday afternoon, The librarian gave a report of the itus- iness for the past year as follows : Income for year 5148, number of volumes in library 575, vr.hntles fold- ed during the year 175, number of volumes taken out during year 2886. Afterwards the following officers and directors were appointed for 1,918: President, Rev.' W. L. Darling ; e ec- retary 'Treasurer, George E, Greens- lade ; Librarian, Rev, A.:VIsefarl.ine ; Assistant, 11. Drehmann : hoard of Directors, Rev, W. 0sbe-is'verest, II. 1V. Erwin, James Reith, F, 4. Fd - wards, with the addition , f the above four officers. As the library has been a benefit to the Tillage and the fees are small the directors would urge upon the residents of the village and surrounding country: to become Members of the library. The Woman's' Patriotic So 'tell s ill hold an At -Honk in ger town it,t11 r11 Tuesday evening, January 2300. Lun- ch will be served by the ladies der - Ing the evening. A social and consert' under the anS- pices of tide ladies of the Methodist church will be given in the, 'own hall on Tuesday evening, P'eb, 5th, Pert'iculat•s later on. J. Aldridge of 'Medford spent a few days in the village last uaels, Mrs.-murdock Ross it spen•ttig a few weeks with friends ,,,t Ballo. 77te annual meeting of the Baydel4 Agricultural Society was held in the town hall yesterday, Wednesday, af- ternoon and, was very well attended, The following officers and directors were appointed President:, D. M. McNaughton t.st vice, J, W. Reid 2nd Vice, Dr, Woods . Secretary, A, . li'. Erw*fn Treasurer, F, A. Edwards • Directors, W, J. Stinson, ,john Stinson, John McCiurc, Sant W. . Huston, John AIol�inle , Y, VI It. Talbot, 13. R. niggles, Geo. Copeland:, R. McMurray, Cl. A, Cooper, T. M, Woods, 1•;, I7. Wise, T. 111. ,Snowden. Auditors, '1', Cameron, ,J, Pal- 1 coact, f •rter ort smiler o r o n run t of i?an0cid school for December : for. Ph—Grain., Comp., Art,, G. Barter, 00 •percent, le, Dewar 8(1. - - dr, 5tli Oram,, Comp., Art., Lat- in, It, AleDoua[d 72', 51. Dtehmantt (10, es, King 34, I7, Baker 62, I1, Wes- tin 56. 80, 40—.Grout., Comp., ,r1rt., E, ,Jowett 75, .7, 'Woods 72, 7''. .Erwin 60, E. (le.meinitardt 54, A. Copeltutd lig, N. (1emeittharttt ,52, R, Harrison 51, 14—Howard 48, J. Drelnnann 48, L. Elliott 16,' *,i..Dewar 35. Jr. 4th—Gram., C'otnp,, all:., L. Elliott 01, N. Touts 53, C. Gcmcin- berdt 47. Sr. 3rd --A. Drehmann 80, L. Mc Lcod 70, D. Dewar 70, R. Davison 53, W. Hearer 50, A. 1CeKey 41, C. Harrison 39, E. Darling 38, W. Brown 35, W. Parker 32, 13. Higgins 10. (*) absent for exams. Average attendance 31, —Dean Geddes, Teacher. Willett Township The death took place to Hallett on Saturday morning of Jahn L. Phil- lips, a .resident for a great many' years of the 13th c0neessiont. The deceased was sixty-four yews of age and is survived by his wife and a fancily of two daughters and one sou: Myrtle, Violet and Orville'. The fun- eral takes place! on Saturday -after- noon to Union cemetery, Blyth. no news` of the death of bliss An - ole :Knox on Jan. 8th, was. received with sincere regret, It was known for some days that her condition \Vas not encouraging, nevertheless her death cast a gloom over the entire community, The late Miss Knox was the daughter of the late; George and Mrs. Knox. She was a woman of admirable qualities and had the es- teem of- a large circle of fkiends, File was born in Mullett tlownship forty- seven years ago, received her early education at Iiarloek school and spent her entire life in Huliett township. Miss Knox was an ardent member of Burns' Presbyterian church and, was very helpful in the work of the Lad- ies' 01d Society. Besides her moth- er, she leaves one sister and three brothers, namely, AIrs. Isaac Rapson, liullett ; James of Macklin, Seek., and William and John of .Hullott. 'Pile funeral took place from the home of iter sister, Mrs. Isaac Rapson, ser- vice being conducted by Rev. •lames ilbcry, followed with interment in Burns' church cemetery, Zurich Ar. and Mrs, Ii.S ean have moved d to New Hamburg, Miss Victoria Johnston has horn in Toronto taking treatment. Mr. Sant Gesell has returned from the west: where he spent several mon- ths. Miss Frieda Vincent of I) shw nd end Ma, Ferdinand Schroeder of Hay township were united en marriage on ,Jun. 8rd, the ceremony being per- formed at the Zurich Lutheran par- sonage: by the Rev, 11. Renew, Mt. Sol. Kiefer has sold his 0011- fecl.fottery btlsnlpes to .1. c laschn & Son and it is said intends going to l3ayileld to engage in the barbering business, 11ir, , Jaeolt Topfer has rented his residence, London Road The League stet on Tuesday even- ing at the home of 111e. Fred Tyr Ball. Next week the meeting will be at the home of Mr. G. 13. Hanley and it is expected that the Rev. ,W, 13, A7bultott of Clinton will give thee program. There are a number of sick folk in the neighborhood. Mr. Holmes of the Granton Road has been quite til. Waiter .Pepper has had pnetnncncta.. and Cecil Shipley has been lined up with pieurisp. We trust that all may S0031 be restored, Skating Party ONTARIO ST. LEAGUE will give a Skating Party in the Rink on FRIDAY, JANUARY 25tH. Skating at 8 o'clock. Band in attendance, Proceeds to be divided eetweete League and. Y.L.P,S. Admission 115 cents. Refreshments, AUCTION SALE SATURDAY NEXT at 2.30 p.m. there will be at auction sale of the Real Estate and Household Furniture belonging to the estate of the late - Mrs. T. Jackson, Sr, The Real Eetate consists• of the Brick Cottage next to St. Paul's church and a two story Frame house, corner 'Mon and Orange streets. Amongst the liouselold Furniture is a square' 138500 made by the New York Piano Company, It is in splendid condition and will be a bargain for somebody. As the estate is to be wound up at once everpthing must be sold. For further particulars see hand bilis, SKATES Stupefied While you Walt, Byam &Sutter Plumbers and Electricians Phone 7