The Clinton News Record, 1913-12-11, Page 4as
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Clinton News -Record
December Ilth,. 19 1.3
Stanley Township
Mr; Alex. Persona. moved' the house
which he.Purchabed from Mr, Albert
Robinson on Thursday last. Alex
have a comfortable 'house to live in,
this winter..^McEwen; Bros. had the
contract: -
Mr. Henry McClinchey and. his bro-
ther Janies were in Zurich on Fri-
day last.
Mr. Wellington Elliott went to
Toronto' for over the week -end and
to attend 'the fat stock show where
he • exhibited a 12 mon'.hs calf.
Mr. WinBoyce and Master Wilber
Johnstone; our popular fur men, are
busy with their traps.
Mr. Wm. Reid, Stanley's popular
bean king, purchased two car loads
last week and shipped them Lion
Brucefield station, He paid a' good
figure.
Mr. ,Jaynes Keys was in Zurich on
Friday last. No doubt on special
business. .
The municipal pot in Stanley is be-
ginning to simmer and no doubt will
have conic to a coil by nomination
day,
Mr. Ernest Pollock is taking ,charge
of his uncle's farm and stock while
lie is away en„oyin3 a reel.
Mr. Archibald Galbraith has moved '.
into Hayfield into the house he pur-•
chased a short time ago, from Mrs.
(Dr.) Stanbury.
Mrs. Letitia Keys las left fog
Chicago where she will visit for a
few months with her sister, Mrs.
Thompson. Sla was accompanied by
her grandson, Mr.' Clifford IT: Keys,
who will remain in the city for a
week or 'ten days.
We are pleased to note that Mr.
Wilmer Peck is improving greatly in
health and expects to • bc.,home in
the near' future.
Rev. Mr. ,Snowden ezaaehert in
Goshen church last -;Sunday morning
and in the, a 1ernoon he changed pul-
pits u'kii the Presbyterian min'ster
�a Kippen, Mr. Snowden taking ser-
vice at Hillsgrecn.
The following is the report of S.
•5.' No. . '1 North Stanley for the
month of November, names in order
of merit, based on regularity, punc-
tuality and general proficiency :
Sr. 4th,—Bessie Tough, Hazel
Sparks. Jr, 4th,—Susie Westlake,
Clifford Scotchmer, John Watson,
Walter Westlake. Sr. 3rd,—Edna
Scotchmer, Alice Stinson, Mabel
Foster. Jr. 3rd,—Elva Dewar, Mag-
gie
a;gie Tough, Harold Scotchmer, Rus-
sel Spark:;. Sr. 2nd,—Roy 'Scotch -
mer, Sam Mcllwa'n, Rosie Foster.
Jr. 2nd,—Annie Dewar, Bessie Wat-
son. Jr. 1st. Charlie Scotchmer.
—M. S. MacDougall, Teacher.
Report of S. S. No. 3, Stanley
for the month of November, names
being in order of merit:
Sr. 4th,—Ruby Taylor 71 percent,
'Nin'ian Heard til. Jr. 3rd, (a)—
Caroline Lawrason, Garnet Taylor.
Jr, 3rd,—(b) Gertrude McGee, Wil-
mer Reid, Willie McGee. Sr. 2nd,—
Fred Fless, Fern Taylor, Willie Par-
ker. Sr. Pt. 2nd,—Clifford Clarke,
Arthur Peck, Peter McGee, Jr.
Pt. 2nd,— Hubert Hess, Wilfred
Chuter, Primer (a1 -Harold Taylor
Primer (.h)—Alma Rathwell. John
McGee. Average attendance 16.
GoderichTownship
Mrs. It, A. Roberton of the Hay-
field Road and Miss Lily Cantelon of
Clinton spent' Tuesday afternoon as
guests of Mrs. Adam Scott of near
that town. In the evening they were
joined by Mr. Roberton and after tea
a few hours were very pleasantly
spent in social chat and in listening
to a:ilections on Mr. Scott's fine
gramophone. Particularly.:- en•oyable
were Ham, I:auder's effusions.
Mr. W. J. Currie arrived on ,Sat-
urday last frons IVinnifred, Alberta,
and is 'now at the parental home,
Mr. and Mrs: Wm. Currie's of , the
ninth con. He has been in the west
for seven years, a very short time
to ' look backward, and while he had
a share of prairie pioneering he has
on the whole done well and now
owns 320 acres with buildings and
stock. That he has prospered is a
source of pleasure to the numerous
old friends who have welcomed him
back with a cordiality„ that has
made r the home -coming even more
joyous. Mr. Currie notes 'many chap.
ges, most markedly among the
young people, but most of his . old
associate:; are still residehts of good
old Goderich town9hip.
Mr. ' Edward H. Wise is enjoying
himself at Toronto Show.
Brucefield.
Mrs. Robert _ Clutf, has returned
hone after spending two weeks at
her old home in Windsor.
Reeve GIen, of Stanley has improv-
ed his farm on the Bayfield Road
by putting up a new wire fence, and
taking away the old • one, which Will
be a benefit to the road in winter
time, If sonic di the rest of our
progressive farmers would do the
same, the result would be less
'blocked roads,
Mr. Arthur Holmes •of Vancouver,
B. C'., son of Mr. J. S. Ilolmes of
the Huron Road, is visiting 'at the
homestead.
Mr., Michael Flick of the Huron
Road . has returned from a ' week's
stay at Orien, Mich„ where he Went
to attend the funeral of his brother-
in-law, the late Mr. Baker.
The regular meeting of the -A. 1•'.
P. A. of St. James' church was held
on Friday evening, the subject for
discussion being : '`Tennyson, His
Life and Works. The roll call was
answered by quotations from the
works of the poet. An interesting
paper was read by Rev, C. J. Lang-
ford ; Miss Edna Wise gave as a
reading, "The Revenge", and Misses
0. Ellwood and N. Hicks sang very
sweetly. "Sweet and 1.,ow."
The next meeting will he a social
evening, Tuesday evening next, a
change from the 17th. At the first.
meeting in the new year the A. Y.
P, A. will have the pleasure of hav-
ing with them Dr. H. W, Hill, D.
P. H., director of the Department of
Public Health, London, Dr. Hill is
one of the most interesting and
pleasing lecturers in the province, he
knows his subject well and has the
fapulty of presenting it without that
"dryness” which is a drawback to
so many lecturers. All are cordial-
ly invited to attend Dr. Hill's lec-
ture.
The following .is the report of S.
S. No. 11. for November; names in
order of merit :
Sr. 4th Vera 'Trick, Perpy Currie,
EIvira Churchill, Myrtle Powell, Ma-
bel Cassel Sr, 3rd,—Ruby Chur-
chill, Verna Elliott, Pearl Churchill.
Sr. 2nd, Richard Welch. Francis
Powell. Jr. 2nd,—Frank Welch. Sr.
Pt: 2nd,—Clifford Cassel, Elmer, Le
Beau. Sr Pt, 1st,—Teddy Welch.
Jr. Pt. 1st —Allred Le Beau.
—E. Diehl, Teacher.
Tlie News -Record a News Leader,
Mrsr Somers of Blyth is vi9.ting
her sister, Mrs. Granger.
Miss Horton of Lumley is the guest
of Miss Maud Glen.
Miss, Jessie Dallas of Ilgmondville
is visiting her brother, Mr, James
Dallas. ,
Miss Ruby Wise of .Clinton and.
Miss Holman of h:gmondville are the
guests of Miss Mabel Turner.
Mr. and Mrs. i-lugh Cameron of
Saskatoon, Sask., who have come
back to Ontario to reside, at• least
for a time, have got comfortably
settled in Miss Munro's house. We
are glad to welcome them t1agk,
Mr. acid Mrs. Peter McKenzie have
returned frons, their honeymoon trip
and have taken up housekeeping on
their fin:: farm east of the village,
Mr. W. R. Smillie spent the week-
end in Toronto taking in the big
stock show. ,
Mr. and Mrs. John Workman enter-
tertaircd a few of their friends on
Tuesday evening. The hours were
pleasantly :agent do music,, games,
etc., and the, guests voted Mr. and
Mrs. Workman royal entertainees.
The Kelly Mission Band held their
monthly meeting in the Presbyterian
church when they made Mrs Win.
McMillan a life number, .
'rite funeral of the late Miss Ellen
McDonald took place on Wedneisday
to Baird's cemetery. ` The deceased
had- been ill a long time at the home
of her. sister, Mrs. Yellowless - of
Bowrnanville; where her death occurr-
ed. Site was a daughter ' of the
late Duncan McDonald. and; had re-
sided here nearly all her life.• One,
brother, Duncan McDonald of London,
and three sisters, Mrs. Andrew Scott
of Brucefield ; Mrsr Neil Yellowless,
Bowmanville, and Mrs. Smith of
Chicago; survive. '
Anniversary services were conduct -
,ed in the Union Presbyterian 'chur,ch
61 this place - on. Sabbath last. The
preacher of the day was ; Rev. Robt.
Martin B. D., of Knox chitrch; Strat-
ford, who delivered two' most •inter-
esting and impressive sermons.'
His sermon at .the evening service,
based upon the. bubject, "Sowing and
Reaping," was ;'one addressed in
particular to the''youhg• people of the
congregation and -was one of hlrcep-
tional value.
It is a pleasure tot the people of.
this locality ,to note, that among.
those who have been successful in the
matter of • capturing prizes at the
Toronto Fat Stock Show, that the
names of Mecsrs. Hugh MacGregor
and A. Elcoat, ate also visible.
Quite a number from Kippers and
vicinity were in attendance at the
annivejrsary 'service's last Sabbath.
Cook Bros. of FTensall made a ship-
ment of, bean; from our station last
Saturday.. •
Messrs: Hugh McGregor Appelton
Elcoat ; ;Hugh Gilmour and Robert
Smillie are in Toronto this weak,
. For Hump County hots "read ' The
News -Record, •<-
Tuckersmith Township,,
See Historical 'Sketch of Tucker-
smith Township on page 10 '
Aftera short illness Mr Robert.
Charters, one, of the best known
farmers in the township, died at his
home on the Mill Road on Saturday.:'
I -le was seventy -litre years of age
and is survived by a family of two
sons and two daughters.
He's All Right.
P. W , Scott, Ret. -Officer.
St. Helen's
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Anderson and
family have returned from New On-
tario where they Have spent the past
year. We welcome them •back to
our midst agars.
Mr'. John Joynt left for New York
on Monday.
A Christmas Tree entertainment
will he held on Christmas Eve Ev-
erybody come as a good time is ex-
pected.
Coulter Bros. have, been cutting
wood and , grinding gran in this
neighborhood lately.
Mrs. Jas. Ramage received' the sad
intelligence on'Friday that a grand-
son' had been Trilled by a horse that
day. He , was an of Mrs. Neil'
McArthur., ofSarnia. Mrs. Edward
Purvis attended the funeral.
Messrs. Archie Acheson and , John
Cameron have returned from, the
west.
Mrs. I -I. Rutherford and daughter
Mrs. J. Bennett went down to Clin-
ton on. Friday to see Miss Lizzie
Rutherfortlwho is progressing favor-
ably at the hospital after her oper-
ation.
Miss Luella, Shaw spent Sunday at
the home of Mr. R. J. Woods.
Mrs. J. Stalker of Ingersoll is vis-
iting old friends around here at pre-
sent.
Mic Lott spend a few days with
her sister, Mrs. 0. Farrier.
Seaforth
Mr. David 'Tyerman of Toronto at-
tended ' the funeral of his brother,
the late Andrew 'iyerman, on Mon-
day of last week.
Mr. Frank Smith has gone to Port
Colborne to tales a position.
Mr. A. W. Stehle is able to re-
sume his duties as weigh master at
the market after his severe illness,
Britannia Lodge, A.F. & A.M. el-
ected the following officers at a re-
cent meeting : Iii, M., A. A. McLen-
nan ; S. II'., S. 'r. Holmes ; J. W.,
Dr. H. H. Ross ; ' Chaplain, W. Ball-
antyne
allantyne ; Secretary, L. 0. Jackson ;
Treasurer, Join Rankin ; S. D., Ger-
ald Case ; J. D., J. C. Stiles ; I. G.
L. T. DeLacey ; Janitor, H. Jeffrey.
Mr. P. W. Scott of Beigrave, who
will be returning -officer in the Scott
Act election, was in town Thursday
last. I -Is is already getting busy for
the contest for as it will cover the
whole county there will 'be a mul-
titude of details. The appointment
of Mr. Scott • meets with entire ap-
proval ofboth Sides in what is lik-
ely to be a somewhat strenuous
fight. •
.Seaforth
Mr. and 'Mrs, Wm. Murdock of Eg-
mondvillevisited friends in St. Thom-
as and Detroit last week,
Seaforth News'
Mrs. WWiltse visited' her father in
Clinton and her daughter in. Wing -
hales recently.
Mr. Robert • Gemmill of; Tucker -
smith has returned home after spend-
ing the slimmer 'in the west,
The bachelors and •.benediets intend
giving a dance during the Christmas
vacation.
East Wawanosh,
The following is the report of S.
S. No, 10, East Wawanosh, for the
month of November :
Sr. lith,—Ruth McGowan, Orville
McGowan. Jr. 4th,—Violet Parker,
Hilliard McGowan, Cora Fear, Geo.
Wilson, Ernest Toll, Martha Wil-
son. Sr. 3rd,—Ira Toll, Ella Fear.
Jr. 3rd,—Edna McGowan, Luella'Wil-
son, John Parker, Walter Patterson,
Jr. 2nd,—Ella 'toll. Et. 2nd,—Clara
McGowan, Finlay McGowan,May
Parker. Pr. -Ida McGowan, Ruby
Toll,
—E. M. Phillips, 'reacher.
McKillop Township.
Mrs. McPherson and children have
returned front the west on a visit.
Mr. and Nfr:2. (lardiner of Walton,
who have been in Alberta all Run -
mer, have retained home.
John Dennison, Who lived on the
old Dennison homestead, has •gone
to Milverton. John got into fin-
ancial difficulties.
James Bell ,sr, of Mitchell was vis-
iting relatives here laRut week,
John Robertson, who was in the
west all summer, has 'returned home.
A new choir did the 'singing at
Bethel last Sabbath. It is very hard
to keep a choir at Bethel.
THE .MASCOT
Choice Groceries.
and
Gonfectionary
New Valencia Raisins
3 lbs for 25e
New Currants
3 lbs for 25c
Choice Rolled Oats
S lbs for 25c
Best Granulated Sugar
20 lbs for $1.00
New Peels ' OR N GE
LEMON AND GET
ION
full line of tobacco and cigars.
Chocolates in fancy bakes from
1Octo$200.
See our Christmas Post Cards.
-We sell Prairie, Rose. Snowdrift
and Five Roses Flour.
G. E. Greenslade
BAYFEILD.
Mrs. J. C. Grigg has been ill
Goderich this week owing to the
illn^ss of her mother, 141ifs . Acheson:
Mr. and Mrs, Edgar Lawson of
Auburn visited the lady's parents for
a few days last week.
Mrs. W. C. T. Morson returned last
week after: a lengthy visit with
fiends at Cayuga.
rtstie Furniture
for. Xmas Presents.
These Goods are Useful as well as Orna'nfental.
Music Cabinets. Hall Mirrors, Pedestials, iardire Stands, Fancy
Rockers. Morris Chairs, Desks, Parlor Tablas, Floor Matts,l,Childreu's
Chairs and Sleighs„Pictures, Wall Pockets, etc.
We carry a 'select line of Musical instruments — Stainer Violins.
flutes, Mouth organs, Metrodomes. Music books, bugs, bows and strings
All Goods marked at quick s tle price.
Phone 7 and 8 Free Auto Delivery,
J. H. CHELLEW Estate
Furniture ,. Blyth C7ndertakingi
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Jeweler
'E carry one
' of Watches,
FROM--
Optician.
and
Jewelery
best assorted
in
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stocks
county.
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Clocks
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Watches
Ladies' and gent's gold filled
cases, stem wind, with a good
reliable movement, fully guar-
anteed $10 00
Others from r.$12.00 to 40 00
Boys' watches 1 00
Clocks
Clocks of all descriptions
from 81 00 to $25 0Q
Special Values for
Xmas
Umbrellas with gold, silver
and gun metal handles.
EBONY GOODS.
Gold Rings
A ring makes a very accept -
able gift for either lady or gen-
tleman. Set with diamonds,
pearls, rubies, emeralds, opals,
saphires.
Signet rings ..$1 75 to $10 00
A special line of single pearl,
14k rings $3 011 to $5 00
WEDDING RINGS.
Broaches
Broaches of all descriptions
and prices. We carry a beauti-
ful line of pearl 14k gold broaches
at $4 00 to $20 00
Lockets Necklets
Bracelets Chains
Cuff Links Scarf Pins.
SILVERWARE
Is always popular for presents. It is artistic and useful,
We put all articles of jewelery in nice boxes and engrave initials
free of charge.
Our prices are right and goods are just as we represent thein.
W e will he pleosed to have you compare our prices with Jewelery
House catalogues.
Issuer of Marriage Licenses.
(No witnesses required.)
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You may be at a loss to know what to choose as
• Christmas Gift for Lather, mother, brother or sister.
If so read over this list of useful and acceptable gifts,
it may help you to decide, or better still, come in and
see our great assortment of the season's newest novel -
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Men's and boys' ties nice-
ly boxed 25c„35e and 50e
Men's braces i n' fancy
boxes. .. 35c and 60c
Men's . arters :HA arm
bands infant) boxes.....25c
Handkerchiefs, mufflers, fancy
hose, glows, mitts.
Ladies' fancy collars
some nicely boxed at
25u, Mc, 500 and 75e
Handkerchief s in fancy
boxes at.:15c, 20c, 25c and 50c
Silk scarfs. wool mufflers, furs,
gloves, fancy linens, silk waists,
sweater coats, etc.
Also a 11111 assortment of men's, women's
ill children's house shoes and hockey boots.
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Our big store, the basement beneath andthe
flat over head are all crowded with what is
probably the best, stock of furniture ever seen.
in Clinton, We invite you to come and see it;
You will not be asked to buy unless, you feel
that the goods and, prices .are such that it will
pay you to purchase.
The Store
of Quality
Phone 28
Furniture Dealer and Undertaker
Residence
'Phone
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