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The Clinton News Record, 1916-01-06, Page 5Clinton News -Record Auburn (Intended for last issue.) The Christmas cantata was a (ie- 'oided success, The hall was crowded -to the doors and the,: proceeds amounted to seventp•four dollars. Auburn police village held their an - :anal nomination meeting on Monday evening; with a ,number of candidates in the field,; Miss Blyth of Wiatgham has been re-engaged as school teacher for an 'other year, Mr. and Mrs, A. Asquith have re, -turned from Nova -t Scotia where the' o a former has been engaged in the ap- ple evaporating business. Mr. and Mrs. Finch 61 Flint, Miei., are spending the Christmas vacation with the "lady's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stalker. k' l�Tr and Mrs.Albert Wilkinson i1pogon and 111r. and Mrs Osbaldeston and their family of Goderich were Christmas guests at the home of Iefr, George 'Dawson. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ferguson of 'Windsor are spending a few weeks with friends hereabouts. A number of the members of the Morning Star Lodge drove to God- erich on Monday evening to be present at the installation of officers in. both Maitland and Morning Star lodges. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace • of Lloyd- minster, Alta., arespending a few weeks with their daughter, Mrs. F. IV. Riddell. London Road• Mr. Herbert 4.'rich was elected 'reeve of Tuekors'mith by a majority •of 130 over J. F, Melcayt There was a small vote. Miss Nellie Medd, teacher at Win-, ,chelsea, visited with Mrs. Cl. W. Lay • -ton during the holiday week,. Frank Walters spent New Year's .at Auburn. • Mr. George Tutnbnll of Virden, Man„ who has been in this neighbor• hood for three months or so, bas re- turned from a visit to his daughter, :Mrs, Gordon at Pickering, Mrs. Walter Swinbank and her - (laughter Irene and her sister, Mise Tssie O'Brien, spent New Year's Day and Sunday with their , uncle, Mr. P. O'Brien of Stratford. (intended for last issue.) Mr. Oscar Ball. of Detroit spent the Yuletide at the parental home, that of Mr. and Mrs. E. Ball Mr, and Mrs. Douglass of Essex .and Miss Irene Terryberry of Toron- to were Christmas visitors at the parental home, that of Mr. and Mrs. J. Terryberry. itlr, Leslie Ball and Miss Wright of Hallett visited at the home of Mr. E, Ball for a few days. this week and ion their return Thome were accom- panied ccompanied by Miss Ida. Ball, who is spending a few daps with friends in that vicinity. Mr. Iiarold Turner, who has spent the past few months in the west, re- turned home in time for the Christ- mas festivities. He visited several parts of the west and saw a good ileal of the country but still thinks Old Ontario is good enough for lhini. Miss Fannie Waldron of Clinton ;vas a Yuletide guest at the Waldron 'homestead here, Mr. Lawrence and Miss Grace Stephenson drove to Ethel this week 'to visit relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of Blyth are guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. Fred, Nott. Mr. Albert and Miss Maple Liver- more of Toronto were home for Christmas. Misses 'McMichael and Carter of Ilullett have been guests this week at the home of Mrs. M, Wiltse. The League meeting on Tuesday ev- ening at the Home of Mr. Wiltse was in charge of the literaryi committee, -There was a good turnout and the program was' an excellent one. Sev- iera1 visitors kindly assisted in the programa. At the school meeting' on 'Werines- •day forenoon Mr. 5. Switzer was el- ected trustee, replacing Mr, Eli Crick who retired. St, Helens (Intended for last issue.) Mrs. Robinson Woods and daugh- tes, Mabel and Irene, left on Fri- day to visit her sister in London. A very successful Christmas Tree was held in the town hall on Thurs- .i slay evening. A good programme - of -recitations, singing and dialogues and then the play, "The Church Bazaar of Mulberry's Corners" was acted and proved very interesting. The ball was packed with an ap- preciative audience and the best of order Prevailed The proceeds amounted to $32.45. Mrs. Henry Woods,visited friends in Winghan for a few da.yis last %week. bir. and Mrs. Wm. Taylor visited .friends at Westfield on Saturday, .'Private Caere Cameron of Wing- -ram spent., a few days at the home of his mother here. Dr. John Molrostie and bride are spending their holidays at the hone of his father, Mr. Hugh McCrostie, Private John Berry, who is train- ing in London, spent his Christmas -with old friends around St. Helens. Miss Peary Webster, who is at- tending High school at Toronto, spenther holidayrs at the home of her father hero. • Mr. J. Anderson of Stratford vis- 'ited at the home of Wm. .J, Todd 'Tor a few days. Mr. and Mrs, D. Farrier and Miss Luella spent Xmas with friends i,n Ashfield; Goderich. Mr, J. A. McInnis was in 'town last week after spending a year on the. Great Lakes. He left Saturday for Glasgow, Scotland, with the in- tention of'oll'ering his services on one of the auxiliary cruisers of His ,yllajesty's Navy. . Summerhill Mt: and Mrs. T. E. Mason spent Xmas with Mr. and Mrs, W. J. Me - Brien of East Mullett. Mr. A. McLaughlin of Norwich spent the. Xmas holidays at his home 'here. Mr. hloward Hill of Taber, Alta., is renewing old friendships around here Miss Margaret McLaughlin, nurse- in-training urse-in training at Victoria hospital, spent Xmas day the guest of her aunt Mrs. Georg Ye 0 Tyner., u:. Mr. Goldie Hill of Enchant, Alta ., arrived here on Xmas Day and in= tends spending the winter here the guest•;of his sister, Mrs. Norman Ball. Mr. and Mrs: John Scarlett spent Xmas a at the bonnef 0 1VIr and Mrs. Geo Tyner, The many friends of Mr. J Wat- kins kins are pleased to hear that ho is able to be around again. Mr. E. McBrien is the guest of Mr. T. Mason for a new days. A Good Resolution : I will pay my subscription to The News -Record in advance. Happenings- of Fifteen Years Ago. Happenings -in Clinton at the Opening of the Century. Taken from the Files of The News -Record of the date indicated. Clinton, Jan. 3rd, 1901. Rev. Father West's last service as priest in St. Joseph's church will be held next Sunday, after which Rev. Father McMenamin will be in charge. Mr. H. 11 FIodgens was married yesterday to Miss Clement, daughter of Rev. B. Clement of Kingsville, late pastor of the . Ontario street church. -Court Maple Leaf elected officers as follows at the Jest meeting : Chief Ranger, I. Dodd. Vice Chief, J. 0-. West. Past Chief, A, J. Grigg. Fin. -Secretary, W. Jones. Rec.-Secretary, J. P. Sheppard. Treasurer, D. Dickenson. Chaplain, J. Smith.. S.W., R. J. Watkins. J.W., W. H. Beacom. S.R., G. W. Cook. H..Polland. Auditor, 0. Cooper. Delegate to High Court, J. Smith, Trustees, 0. !Cooper, J".-1-1. Mc- Cool, T. D. Johnston. Rev. T. J. Murdock closed his pas- torate of the local Baptist church on Sunday last, On Tuesdays evening he was presented by a party of the young people of the church with a handsome mantle clock and an ad- dress. , - Marriages SAVAGL-areGUIP.1.: — In Monroe, Mich., on December 28th, " Ada Willa McGuire of Clinton, to Ed- - chard Savage of Monroe. 0-00DSAL1, — WRIGHT — In nani- ilton, on January 1st, by Rev. C. J. Toney, D. D., of Stanley Ave, fapt'st church, Pearl, youngest daughter or Mr. John Wright, formerly c•f the Base Line, Goderich township, to Harry Goodsell of Hamilton. FARQUARSON—TELFER—In Brus- sels, on December 22n6, Wnr. G. Farquarsoin of Provost, Alta:, to Kate Teller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wnn. Telfer. IVIcLEAN-MOCREATII—In Goderich, on December 29th, Malcolm Rob cit McLean of Cleveland, Ohio, to Lottie Nilsphon, ysoli ngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm, McC'rcath, Goderich. BT.JRR0IVS—MacDONALD-In Goder- ich on December 290, Reginald Burrows and Bella, daughter of Captain and 'Mrs. John MacDon ald, Goderich: STURDY—YUILL — In Goderich township, on December 25th, Janie Euphemia, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas, Yuill, to Reginald G. Sturdy, all of,Goderich tower shi n — 'A 'A ' 1 in Ciodoricii TANALR 1 N '11.',.R on December 29th, Ethel May, youngest daughter of the late John Vanattcr. of Stratford to Arthur T. Tanner of Millbank. Births STREETS—In. Clinton, on December dist, to \Ir, and Mrs. Calvin C. Streets, a son. CALDWELL—In East Wawanosh, on December 20th Mt. and Mrs. to John Caldwell, a daughter. KELLY -in Morris, on December 20th, to Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Kelly, a son. . BROWN—In Wingham, on December 28th, to Mt, and Mrs._ Samuel Brown, a son.. ROGER—In Toronto, on December 27th, to Mr. • and Mrs. J. W. Os- car Roger, formerly of Wingham, a son. Deaths HAWVKINS—In Clinton, on January 3rd, George Hayden, infant sou of Mr. and. Mrs. John I3awliins, aged 9 months. HARRISON—In Bayie1d on Jan, dth, William Harrison, aged 87 pears. POLLEY—On Amherst Island, . oh December 271h, Mrs, (Captain) Polley, mother of Mrs, J. C. Melliath of Clinton, aged 00 years and 6 months. BOND—in Winnipeg, on December 28th, Ada L. Beattie, wife of Al- lan S. Bond, formerly of ,Sea - forth. 1-IAINES—In Turnberry on December 20th, Mrs. Mary Baines, aged 75 years, 8 months and 10 days. WEIR -In Wingham on December 24111, Mary Catharine Weir, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. John Weir of Tuirnberry, aged 44 months, Tuckersmith Township The yole by divisions -at the reeveship election on Monday was as follows ; Crich Mackay 1 41 10 2 , 30 9 3 48 2 4 42 17 5 32 14 6 36 • 38 229 99 AGED' MOTHER PASSES. Mrs. (Captain) Polley of Anlierst Island, mother of Mrs. J. 0 Mc - Math of town, died at .her home ' on Monday, r Dec. 27th, having ach P d the great age of ninet ear s and g g t Y 3 six months. • The late MVIrs.-Polley was bolo on the Island ancl,had practically spent all her life, there. She was an ar- dent and lifelong Methodist and ex- tremely loyal to ail the institutions of the Church of her lose. A family of four daughters : Mrs: Tugwell, Amherst Island ; Mrs. Smith, Strathroy ; Mrs. Field, Mitchell, and Mrs. NlcMath, Clinton, -and- one son, T. J. Polley of Calgary, Alta„ sur- vive. Captain Polley died about eighteen' years ago. The funeral took place on Thursday last, the remains being interred in the cemetery near the home which had sheltered her so long, Mr.. Mo- Nlath attended the funeral, Mrs. Mc - Math being unable to do so owing to an attack of grippe. A 10 cent Tea On friday afternoon of this week from 3.30 to 5.30 the executive of the Women's Pat- - riotic Society will serve a 10 cent tea in the council cham- ber. Proceeds to Belgium Re- lief Fund. Members of 161st will be present and Capt. Allen Will Give an Address 18-1 ddress 18-1 Under the auspices of L. 0. L, No. 928, a ' CONCERT will be held do the evening of TUESDAY, JANUARY 11: in. the Orange Hall, Summerhill. Programme of Music, Elo- cution and Song, beginning at 8 o'clock. Admission 25e and 10e. Come. 18-1 HEAR Dr. J. A. Macdonald of Toronto, in the town hall, Clinton, on FRIDAY EVENING. .JAN. 14th SUBJECT : "Canada Among • The Nations" Reserved Seats 50c. General Admission 25e, Proceeds to be given to 'Huron's New Battalion, - the 101st, for recruiting purposes. The lecturer is coming to Clinton at the solicitation of the Clinton Board of Trade. I WISH TO EXTEND TO THE ratepayers of Clinton. my sincere thanks for their hearty support of me at the polls on Monday last. I appreciate this expression of eon- fidence and will as in the past en- deavor during 1910 to work to the best of my ability for the in- terests of the whole town.—Yours truly, Marro Fitzsinnons, .18-1 CARD OF TIIANI S. TO MY friends ' all over the township wixo rallied to niy support on' Monday and gave me the very large major- ity of 350 1' wishto tender my sincere 10,d hearty 'thanks. I will endearor to merit confidence which has been no unmistakably placed in' me by devoting myself to the in- terests of Ilullett even more dil- ligently than in the past. And I wish, you all a happy and prosper- ous 1916,—Yours truly, Matthew Armstrong. - 18-1 TF1R ANNUAI, MEETING OF THE Bayfield Agricultural Society will be held in the town 'hall, -Bayfield, at 2 o'clock on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 19th, for tihe election of officers and the' transaction of- other business, -A': 1:, Erwin, Secretary ; F. A. Ed- wards, 'Treasurer. —18 A1J(ITrON SALE. -30 'HEAD OF lii8;h tirade Durham cattle at Hick's I-Iotel, Seaforth, on Saturday, January 8th, at one d'orocic pin.' New 'Milkers, Forward Springers, Hellen; and Steers. The usual gnara:itee. Terms -8 months' credit ox 7 percent. per annum off for canh. •George Holland, Proprietor ; T,-BSown, Auctioneer. -18 SHORTHORNS • FOR SALE. — Here's your chance to buy a right good two-year-old bull front an imported sire and a record milking strain. Also 3 calves from 5 to 11 months old. ' All good feeders and in excellent condition. Come and see them,—Edward FI. Wise, it 5• N. 3, Clinton, Phone 12 on .155, - —18 IOR SALE.—A NEW RAYMOND Sewing Machine, as good as new, —Apply to Mrs, J. Johnston, Rat- tenbury street. -18 AN AUCTION SALE "OF HOUSE - hold Effects will be held at the. home of Miss I{eane,, Victoria St., three doors south of the Hospital, on Saturday afternoon, January. 15th,' at 1.30,—Geo. Ii. Elliott, auctioneer, —17 '11iE NORTH AMERICAN CiHEMIC'AL COMPANY, LTD• Public Noticeis hereby given that under the First Part of chapter 79 of the Revised ,Statutes of Canada, 190i 6 known as "The Companies epics Act," . supplementary lectors patent have..been issued under the Beal of the .Secretary of State of Canada, bearing date the 18th, day of Decem- ber, 1915, ecenthot,-1915, -increasing the capital stock of "The North American Chem- ical Company, Limited," from the sum of thirty thousand dollars to the sunt of one hundred thousand dollars, such increase to consist of seven hundred shares 91 one hundred dollars each. Dated at the office of . the Secre- tary of State of Canada, this 22nd day of December, 1915. THOMAS MULVEY, Under-Secretary of State, —17-4 BUSINESS FOR SALE The undersigned offers This stook of Dry Goods, Grocer- ies, Boots, Shoes, Crockery, Etc., for sale. Possession given at such time as will best suit the purchaser. E. F. Merner, Bayfield,„ • Charlie Lee wishes to inform the.public that he has bought Moore's Laundry next to Scruton's butcher shop .where he will carry on a Ist=Class Hand Laundry and solicits a trial oa work which will be executed by .hand without the use of acids, lime or other chem- icals to destroy the clothes. Compare our prices with what you have been paying. Flere are a few : Working shirts 7c, flannel shirts 7c, undershirts 5c, under - drawers 5c, socks per pair 4c, linen coats 10e, pants 15c, blous- es 10c, sheets 5c. Ladies collars and cuffs done the best in the town, Shirts ironed so they will not hurt the neck. Stand-up collars ironed with- out ithout being broken in the wing. Goods not called for in 00 days will be sold to pay charges. Goods called for and delivered. Purely C.O,D, Charlie Lee, Proprietor. r am 2 Cream New Method. , I ant in the market for any quantity of cream at highest market price. You can see it weighed, tested and take your moneys hone with you. Crean taken in every Thursday morning, S. W. MILLAR, GENERAL MERCHANT Holmesville Logs Wanted. IIIGHEST PRICE PAID FOR ALL KINDS OF GOOD LOGS DELIVERED AT JO HHERTY'S SAW MILL ., CLINTON. FOR PARTICU- LARS APPLY TO FORD & McLE01). F. G. RUMBALL TO THE CITIZENS. "as.. The health officer -asks the co-operation of the citizens in -stamping out measles that are prevalent in town. As soon as signs of rash appear notify your physician or the health officer and keep all per- sons ire, m communication with the sick. Insist on strick quarantine. By, this method we can soon control the. disease. s�a J. W. Shaw, M.H.O. FARM FOR SALE.—LOT 17, PT. 18, con. 8, Godcricli township, conslst- ing of 100 acres. 30 acrech plowed ready for spring, 3 acres orchard and small fruits, balance in grass. Frame dwelling, two good barns,' Good land. 7 miles from Goderich, 8 miles front Clinton.—Apply to Bert IIolmos, R. No. 2, Clinton, or phone fi on 254:, Goclerinli. —13 WANTED '1'O RENT.—FOR 3 OR 5 years, a farm of 50' to 100 acres with fair buildings and good soil.-- Address oil.—Address Box 51, Goderich, —18-3 WANTED—A GIRL FOR GENERAL house -wed?, one who could sleep .at home preferred. ---Apply at Ontario Street parsonage. —13 MRS. 'J. JOHNSTON. WHO HAS taken over the agency for the Spir- elle, corset, is prepared to meet the needs of all old and new custom- ers. The` Spirella is "different" a perfect -fitting, 'flexible, made -to --- order corset, allowing every muscle full play. Call and ask Mrs. John,. sten about corsets and, accessories.` —02 LIVE" POULTRY WANTED TO BE delivered each Friday forenoon. Hihest price aid.— McAsh & :Son, s p P , t \a . _ Varna. 07' Live Pollltry FOR SALE.—THE BUILDING FOR- merl used (larding y s as 'a qa din mill at Walk r urn, Township of rull tt r is offered for sale. Tlie frame is a splendid onotwo stories, 24 x36. —R. Morrison, 11. R. No. 1, Auburn. e-02 HEADQUARTERS b' 0 11 FAIR - banks -Morse Engines. -1 li.p. Engine with Pump Jack $48, 2 h.p. Engine with Pump Jaek $00, 2 n.p, I'n gine .$93.50, 5 li.p. Engine 1i50, 7 h.p. Engin $225. •.Also Fleury Plows, Grinders and Repairs. En- gine and Telephone batteries 30c each.—E. H. Epps, Varna, Phone 1.1 on 178, Clinton. Giris an1ed We can give employment to a few more Knit- ters, etc. Apply at once Clinton Knitting Co, Ltd. The BEST Ffour. We sell the popular brands of Flour and would appreciate a share of pour patronage. BRAN and SHORTS. We sell Bran, Shorts, Chicken Feed, Etc., and would like to fill your order. Prompt3 Delivery tie deliver goods promptly to any part of fie Lown, D. A. WATSON Victoria St,, Next the hospital. Headquarters For Flour, Now is the time to buy your winter supply) of ''lour. We carry a full stock of the following brands : PURITY, EXETER, TAV- ISTOCK, LISTOWEL, FIVE ROSES, iV II,VERT0N, LON- DON, WHITE 'PLUME (Pas- - try), also a brand of Breakfast Food made from Choice Man- itoba Wheat at 6 lbs. for 25c. For to male your Hensley this winter we recommend our Laying Meal, Beef Scrap, Oy- , stet Shell, Bone - Meal, Grit and Charcoal. We always carry a full line of Bran, Shorts, Low Grade Flour, Cake,e o ,i 01 Molasses a a Mal and Daurp Meal. Fiigtiest prices paid for all kinds of Grain. W. Jenkins & Son. FLOUR AND FEED. Picone 199. YOU -A-RE--E AAE Just commencing a tient Sear. which we hope will be a prosperous one fox you and pours. One resolution we should all make ie to have PORRIDGE every„ moin- ing for breakfast. As a breakfast food it is unequall- ed, for its warming powers and for health. We carry in stock the well known' brands, Robin Hood and , Quaker Oats, etc., which are put up . in round sanitary- packages at 25e per package. Also a good lino of bulk oat meal. Other breakfast foods that are very nourishing and invigorating are Roman Meal, Flaked Wheat, tieape Nuts, Wheatlets, :etc. J-Iighes-t ;prices for produce. Joh'rison & Co. The Store of Qualtiy. Sueesssor to S. Barr. Phone 1111. Phone firde %Yalltod We are in the market for all kinds of live and dressed poultry at top market prices. Poultry taken any day at Clinton and every Wednesday; ,morning at Holmes/11e, Milk=Fed Chickens. we prepared to pap extra prices for properly milk -fed chick- ens ready to kill. We pay Spos Cash for all poultry on a quality basis. Winter Eggs. We are expecting hili prices for New Laid Eggs this winter. Now is the time to get pour [Tock in good condition. Call in at our plant and we will give you a few pointers on How to get Win- ter Eggs. GUNN, LANGLOIS CO The Up-to-date Firm • CLINTON. THE CORNEA STORE Live and Let Live Fisch is one of the finest and , most beneficial of foods. At this season of the year it can be, procured in specially fine condition, at exceedingly reas- onable prices. Our stock is all selected fish and we offer you a large variety. Fresh—'Ialibut and herring. Smoked — Finnan Meddle, bluets. Salted—Cod fish,. Lake San- crior Herring and Trout. Order some 'today. Plhoae 45. . A large assortment of 'Wor- cestershire sauces, re -L.44e.s, catsup, etc., at all price:. E. E. IIUNN!FORD LIVE AND LET LIVE GROCER. Notice We beg to announce the purchase of the BAYFIELD SAWMILL, which we will operate in conjunction with the BRUCEFIELD MILL. We are open for business at both offices prepared to pay the highest spot cash prices for all kinds of logs, either in bulk or by the thousand, and either in the bush or delivered' in our yards.u � You may also seems from us at either office any, of the following lin- es LEHIG TI VALLEY COAL, the coal that satisfies. CANADA CEMENT, the recognized standard, of Canada. BUFFALO BRAND FERTILIZ- -ER, best by test, DRESSED LUMBER and SHIN- GLES, i CANADA FIBRE BOARD, TILE, CEDAR POSTS, LUIVII3ER OF ALL KINDS, ETC, I. heartily solicit, and bye fair, square dealings shall endeavour, worthily to merit, your most liberal patronage. , Telephones Bayfield Office, 8 on 174. Brucehieid Office, 11 on 140. JOHN B. MUSTARD Skates Sharpened At The Same Old Place. BYAM SOUSE ,FOR SALE OR TO REN71 on Raglaa street. Two acres ofl land, brick 'house, electric light and waterworks, small 'stable. -D. Can- telon. —03 FARM FOR SALE, BEING LOT 24 on the 5th con, of Goderich Town- ship consisting of 120 acres, 11 notes in fall wheat, 40 acres readp foe spring plowing, 7 acres of bush, remainder under grass. Small or- chard, Concrete house. Good barn 531-.80 with stone foundation. n Cement silo. Water tank and Wind- mill at barn. One quarter mile from Porter'•s: Hill.—James Hamilton, Clinton. —09 CREAM R AM WANTED. — DAI RYMEN having cream to sell write to us for cans. We supply two cans free. Pay all express charges and issue cheques twice each month, cheques payable at par. We pay, the high- est market prices consistent with an honest test. Testing done by a competent man. Each can careful- ly weighed, sampled and tested on arrival and statement returned: Those in the vicinity of Kinburn may leave their cream with Mr. Hall who will deliver it. here:: Write for cans and give us a trial -The Seaford' Creamery, Box 489,4 Seaford. YOUR CLOTHES CLEANED, RE - paired and Pressed and at tho shortest possible notice. Both Lad- ies' acid Gentlemen's clothes. We guarantee to do good work. Also having bought a machine I am pre - Pared to French Dry Clean Ladies' Suits, Gent''s Suits and all kinds of 'woolen clothing including Sweat- ers!, etc. All orders promptly at- tended to. Rooms oven Grigg's jeweicry Store:—Wm, J. Jago. —55