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The Clinton News Record, 1912-03-28, Page 1No. 1724-321nd Yea CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH 28th, '1912 THE HOME PAPER YOU are inviteduto The Huron County StockShow to be held in Clinton Thursday Next SPECIAL for ---- S Hoi•sea Show 1.00 ,Alexin C1oeka for 75c guaranteed for ole year. We have also Alarm Clocks at higher' prices, Be aura you see the "Big Ben." We sell it. W. '(eI14ar meter and Optician - - Clinton The. Royal Bank Capital $6,250,000. - Reserve $7,000,000, The Annual Statement, shows the following increases for i911. lelo . 1911 Deposits $72,079,607 $88,294,808 Loans and investments 55,283,676 62,790,072 Total Assets 92,510,346 110,528,512 207 Branches and Correspondents throughout the World. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSITS. • R. E. MANNING, Manager Clinton Branch. IFAMI 1 ,IA R IFD ONMONDAY. N Y. , ti R 'A quiet wedding oceured on Mon- day at the Rattenbury House whdn, Mrs. Glendon and Mr.:Joseplt Town- send were united in marriage by Rev. C. E., Je4akins, Mr. and Mrs. Town-. send` will :continue to reside in town and their friends *offer congratulations• and ,good wishes, - WILL MEET TO -MORROW, A:meeting of the Temperance work- ers. of ,the country cin be :held in Wesley church on -Friday of this ween. The,'etteatien will be gone ever : and plans laid for the coming -Local Op- tion 'contests in the different municip- alities which will vote on the quos- tion, next eleotion day. In the event - nn open meeting will be held' which., wilt be addressed by Rev. Mr, Kettlewetl, • THE BI TELEPHONELL Power to weld together all the independent 'telephone; systems 01 the. province was given to the Ontario Railway board yesterday afternoon in the legislature, 'when the "telephone" bill introduced by Hon, I. B. Lucas was passed in committee of .the whole. This important piece of leg- islation not only permits a joining toge?her of the tmdependent telephone systems, but also provides for an in- terchange of communications between the differen? systems connected. The hill also makes it clear that no munielpai ity can grant an ex- clusive franchise to any telephone system without a vote of the people, and this clause, it is expected, will be objected to by the Bell Company. A' SALVATION, ARMY. RALLY, , The Salvation Army had a grand rally on Saturday evening and . Sun- day last, when Col, 'Pugmire, field secretary for the Army in Canada, was present and conducted three ser- vices The meetings in the Army Citadel Saturday evening and Sunday ,uesossmarraans ese morning were very well adtendcd, r while the mass ineeting in the town hall on Sunday afternoon called out a large crowd. Col. Pugmire, who has done mos? effective work among INCORPORATED 1855, the prisoners of the Dominion, told in Te Molsons Bank Record of Progress for Pive Years -1906--1 i OAPITA.L . : $2.000,000 $4,000,0001 RESERVE 3,000,000 4,00 (11000 1900 DEPOSITS . 9-3,077.730 • - 35,042,311 LOANS AND INViISTMENTS' . 21,457,090 38,854,801 TOTAL ASsJ1 S , 33,090,19'3 48.937,284 Has 53 Branches in Canada, and Agents and Correspondents itt;all the Principal Cities of the World. A'GENERAL BANKING BUSINESS TRANSACTED SAVINGS BANK DEPARTMENT at all Branch's. Interest allowed at highest cureent vale. elicitor& Branch - E. Dowding, Manager ytau Ur,OTHiNO` Cubism" CLOPHmG PREPARE YOURSELF --- for the -- APRIL APRIL SHOWERS by buying a Raincoat which is' the `° Jack-of- all-trades." If it looks misty, you slip into your Raincoat. If it turns to snow — well 'and good ; and if it clears up all right, Your Raincoat is as dressy ' as any ' light weight Topcoat you could wear. The Raincoat of today is a different propo- sition from the coats of a few seasons ago. Our Raincoats are made by a maker with the reputa- tion for making the best, We bave a splendid showing of correctly, cut coats in new fabrics and Colorings at $6.50 $7.50 $I0.00 $12.00 $I5.00 picturesque language some of his ex- ] periences with "Human Derelicts," Iand explained the work being carried on so successfully by the Array among this class. In the ,.evening Tao Col. I conducted another service in, the town liaei. Col. Pugmire is the father of Capt. Pugimtre, the energetic' office now ine command of the local corps. IIo has had a long experience in Army wort: and good results will no doubt follow his volt to Clinton. MARIRIED AT HIGH NOON. A pretty wedding tookotlaco at high. noon on Saturday last at the resid- ence of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Paisley, :,ran Mary street, when their youngest daughter, Ruby Jean, was united int marriage to :Mr, William Bryan Buck of Jacka'on, Michigan, The ceremony was performed by Rev 1), K. Grant and was witnessed only by 'immediate friends and relatives, the bride's :.esters : Mrs. R. J. Duns - more of St. Thomas ; Mrs. D. H. C. Bowen of Washington Courthouse, Ohio ; Mrs. Pau' Bowen, Tecumseh, Michigan., and Miss Isabel Paisley of Ithica, Washington, ail being present' for the happy event. The bride, who was given away by her, father, wore a handsome gown of white broadcloth and Irish lace and a dainty. Juliet.eap and carried al beau- tiful bridal boquet of lily-ot-the-valley and roses. The maid of honor, Miss Isabel Paisley, wore a frock- of white satin veiled teeth pea green chiffon, a white aigrette in her hair and carried pale t pink carnations. Mr. Stewart Paisley, brother of the bride, was bes' man. .The bridal party stood In front of a bank of palms and lovely yellow dafiodels. Mrs. Paisley; mother of the bride, wore a' handsome gown oil black chif- fon, Mrs. Dunemore was daint-i'y ittM gowned p ink satin,_rs D. H. C. Bowen in brown satire w:th apricot trimmings and a corsage. boquee of violets, Mrs. Paul Bowen in pink satin veiled with grey chiffon, and Mrs. L. 0. Paisley in aliee blue mes- seline. When the ceremony was concluded and the newiy-wedded pair had 'ire-. ceiveB the congratulations of the, assembled guests, they led Um way to the dining •roomwherb a • dtthaly wedding feast was spread. The decoration scheme in the din- Ing room was very effectively carried out, pretty pink spring flowers, and their delicate green foliage being used. The center of the bride's ,table was .c' beautifully arrangeh basket of flow- ers. The toaeb to the bride was proposed by Rev, Mr._ Grant and responded to by the groom, Besides the immediate family those present from a distance included; Mies, Macdonald of Galt and - Miss Zieman of Preston, girl" friends et the, bride, and Master Clinton Densmore '01`58. Thomas, a nephew. Mr. and. Mrs. Buck left' amid show- ers .of oonietti on the 4.20 train the same afternoon for their home in' *Jackson, Michigan, the bride wearing ' a handsome travelling suit oP green and .loan :corded silk with .hat to match. The bride is followed to het new home:' by the good •wishes of her many friends le Mitten, in which' The News -Record very heartily joins. .75 UMBRELLAS .75 Children's school •umbrellas, self=openers,, special at, 75 Huron's Largest CIothliers "A quare Deal for Every Man" TII LOCAL, E C., 15LARKL+T. Wheat 950. Peas 90e, Oats 480. Barley 70e to 80e. Butter 30e to 31e. Eggs Ile to 22c Beans prime white 81.85 to 51,95. Live hogs 87.35. 13ACK FROM THE WEST. Mr, J. G, Cram, who went, west with his parents thirty years ago and located iii Pilot Mound district,' Man., has rented his farms, sold his effects and iast week arr.`a'cd with his wife and family in Clinton, He has rented One of Mr. Snyder's hou- ses. on Huron streets where they have taken up , their .abode. 'Huron andClintonlook good to this 'worthy family and they will in all probabil- ity continue, to abide here or in the vicinity, Mrs. Cram.' end Mrs. T. McCartney of town are sisters. DEATH OF A, A. BARTON,. Mr. A. A. Barton, whose death re- eenely occurred in Bretnerton, ,State of Washington, was born in Clinton and spent his boyhood in Kincardine. He went to Seattle iri 1888. Later he was elected 'presidentof the iron moulders' union in. that city and also served as president of the Western Labor Union and,as a city councilor during the nineties. Mr, Barton died at' i'he age of fifty-three years. 42e is survived by a widow, a brother living 'at Seebeck, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Gillies, oe New Denver, B. C., and Mrs. E.'(1. Knowles of Seattle, also a niece, Miss Bessie Ferguson. WESLEY CHURCH.•. The good Citizenship department had charge of the League meeting Mon- day evening and the program was given by the young men. Welling- ton Cook ?Jolt the chair, Carl East gave an interesting reading explain- ing some points of law, Robert Ir- win gave a short and pithy address on the responsiibilities of ei'tizeuship, and elle boys' choir sang a clioree. Rev. Mr. Miller, representing , the children's'Aid Society will occupy the pulpit next Sunday morning and give. some outlaw of the work accomplisk- ed along this tine. The pastor will' conduct a special service at Holmes- ville in the morning,; but will occupy his own pulpit in tee. evening. A MAKE -PRETTY CAMPAIGN. Now that the spring. is almost here, at'leayt it is duo to arrive, it is trine for the members of the Horticultural Sooie5' and every Householder in town, to begin to carry, out what- ever plans have been made For, a campaign of town beautification, And If no delirdte plans have been made it is high time to formulate some., If there is bttt a concerted offort'along this line in a very few years Clinton ural be the pride of Western Ontario, This town as entering upon an era of material progress and while our. e, "ic fathers are busily engaged in boontingits business interests let the part of beauty not be forgotten. There is no reason at all why com- mereial progress and civic beauty' should not go, hand in hand. 'Phe planting of, extra poles along our main business street by the Bell I'elephone Company does' not add any- thing to the scheme of beauty;, and the time is coming when such unsightly blemishes will not he allowed, and those already up gild be ordered down, but that is in the future. Much can be done, however, if every loyal ciitieen• will but take of his coat and do .lisown little stunt elle a wicl. A NICE PRESENT. FOR THE DR. On Tuesday evening the congrega- tion of Willis church held an A 1. lloine, which was largely attended. The gathering' _ was for the two- fold purpose of welcoming the new and farewellfng t'he late pastltr, Rev. Dr. Stewart who was present for tate occasion. - Rev. Col is Fletcher, of Thames Road, Moderator of the Pres byp„ry of Huron, an old eless mate o1 Dr, Stewart's and a iffe long iri e:el, occupied the chair, filling the .position with great tract and accep dance.' • After the opening exercises , Dr. Gunn was called •upon and• in a rely wall-turnedphrases spoke of, the long pastorate of Rev. Dr. Stewart, of his raithfnl work and the regret felt by all at his enforced rotirernen•t .from ?:se active, ministry, and asked him to accept the accompanying gift as <a slight' token of rospeet. and es - teens from his old congregation .and friends in Wa'lis church. The gift was a cheque for 2800. Dr. Stewart replied with his usual calmness and grace, though Ito was deeply moved by the kind words and, this Sangibie .;-nark of appreciation from his friends, to whom he 'th- inned hearty thanks. Mr, Geo, D. McTaggart then being called ,upom, road .an address of wel- come to the new paster, Rev: Mr. Grant, who replied in suitable lang- uage. The choir 'rendeted Several selec? ions daring the eyening and Mr. Ray- nor contributed a solo. ,At the concius'on' of the program all, repaired to the lecture room, where the ladies had prepared abun- dant rolreshmentts which were thor- ough,y' enjoyed. During the pro- gresst of the lunch i'leese present had an opportunity of meetitg again their late pastor and, those who had not yet ':dons 'so, of becoming ac- queinted witch the new' one. The evening was very pleasanttly spear TRANSFERRED THE ARMS. Major Shannon of London was in town on'Monday transfetr'ieg the arms of Clinton' Company 'from Cap- tain Rougv:re of Godeu•iclt township to Captain Henri Jordau of Brant- ford. Capt,. Rougvie goes on the staff as musketry instructor. THE SPRINCt 4'AIR. The fifth .annual Iluron Cotint.y, Stock Show u111 be held in Clinton qn Thursday of next week. The whole countryside is talking"" about' `this coming event arid, beyond a doubt, it will be the biggest and 'best yet. The best horses and eat tie in the whole county wilt be here on' Thursday,' April 4th. • HO'US'E BUILDING. The house building committee has "been 'active. and !tas. gained much f tt- formation. which it will present a? a meeting of citizens to be held is the town hall tonight. 'There should be a great big a'tendauee for every citizen will hear much that will beneelt Trim. Your presence of it- self will be encouraging and it Will imply that you have become interest- ed. We can all. Help more .or less. COALS TO'NEWCAS'l'LE. Hanging in the big butcher shop of R. Fitzsimons aiid Son thee° may he seen any day several carcasses of beef from the Swift abattoirs, Tor- onto. To a curious 'one, who_ want- ed to know why was this thusly, Mr. harry Fitzsimons said :, "'Phe tact of the matter is it 1st almost impossible to buy beeves in this section at the present time, at stay rate those who have cattle to ell are asking such a price that i t rays us better t";) buy from Swifts. 'That is practically all ; there is to it." 114012E RURAL ROUTES. The 'Clovernment's hill to create a rural free mail delivery branch of the Post -office Department was passed in the house of Commons oft Tuesday. The 1 oshmast r-Generalexplained r that the 'new hxanclt would be maty aetl by a superinttendent to bo aa- ieeted from the existing department- al staff and entploye,s in the inside service and the post-otfce inspectors and their staffs in the outside ser- vice. 'This plan met; with no op- position, but a lengthy debate took place 011 the section authorizing the' rest -master -General to employ per- sons having special skill and :vestal knowledge of local conditions to as- sist iu the 'laying out of rural mail routes. ONTARIO STRI E'1 C'ICCIRCLL On Monday °vetting the League. gave .0; contest program, 'Inst on by the captains of the two sides w1t0. are working for an Mee:lee of mem- bership. The "Rods", captained by 11, Pickett, put on a patriotic pro - grant' of half an hour. 1t was op - toed by the singing of the "Maple Leaf", as a boys' ' chorus. Mr. Hawke gave a short address, Miss Carrie: Sli ()ley gave an exeotlene reading and Miss Maud \Viltse sang "0 Canada" in her 'sweetest voice, ,1 trio and a quartette were also giv- en ani the singing of bee national anthem brought this part to a elose. 'Phe "Blues", captained by Dewitt Comets, opened chair part or the pro- gram with a "Spring gong' excell- ently rendered. Mrs. Oibbiegs sang a charming solo, Misses Grant and 1`ourtica each contributed a reacting and Mrs. Couch and Miss Lobb sang, a duett. A quartette followed and the program was concluded by the singing of a chorus. Messrs. Hart- ley and Tucker' were the judges and gni e their deeleion in favor of the "Reds" though it was genera5ly ad- ntit'ad that honors were about ewe), TIIG PASSING 011' MRS, DOWDING Owen Sound Times :—"Death' came suddcnity, to Mrs. Charles E. Dowding of Clinton on Tuesday morning, after a comparatively short illness. The sad intelligence carte as a terrible shock to Mrs. Dow ang's numerous Owen Sound fttiends, the ma'nrity of whom diel not know that she had been ill. The immediate amuse oft death" Was heart; failure; folloivlrf; three weeks cif Minces, whieh had not, how- ever, beep ' thought dangerous, until about four days prior to 'l'ueeday,' The end came very suddenly, Mrs. Dowcdng, nee Lilian LePan, Parker, was born at Owen Sound thirty,nlno years ago, being the second' daughter. of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Parlxer• Tenth street west,. Twelve years ago she. was married to Mr. ()Naples E. Dow- ding 'low Manager of the' • Clinton branch of the Moesons ,Barie. • Mrs. Dowding had a verttable host of friends in Owen Sound. Unassuming• and of a singular 'kindness site could hardly fail of ' gal/ling' a high: place in the esteem of all' with whom site came rei contract. She was particalerly ac- tive in church Work, being a member of the Anglican ChUttelt. The remains Were removed to Owen Sound yester- day, and the funeral taken 'place to- morrow afternoon from the residence of Mrs. Dowding's Jlarets?,,; Mr. and Mrs, S. J: Parker. Surviving Nets. ". Doweling, besides' her beret t' husband and parents, aro 1110 siseors, T1rs. John Billings, Winnipeg, and Mrs. 11'. McClung, at present at home, Mrs,:; Billengs in expected home this evening to bit present at tee ebsequ;es. The pallbearers will be : Moses. • J. R. Watltwrir;bit,21.13'''rnitit, eV. 13. Ilam shave, J. IC, McLauchlan and W. ,N.i, Chisholm of Owen - Sound, and .. W, Jackson of Clinton: A SPECIAL MEETING. The special general meeting et the Board of Trade, that was adlous:ted on account of the inclemency on the weather, will be hell Tuesday even- ing next at 8 p. tn. sharp, A lull attendance is especially requested; A PERFECT SYSTED I PAYS, The town of Seaforth has a good insurance rating as the result of a fire alarm system some time ago in stalled and very highly spoken of. It has so speeded up " elie 'brigade' that :,t has beaten all previous runs.' The system was installed 1 y 14 er,,sr9' Forbes, sons of Mr, Arthur ' le e bes, Clinton. BOT 'I'O IMPROVE.,, -Mr. Wm. Routledge has nought what has been known as the Steep propertyNorth on street, of wvhrch he has been a tenant for some time. He purposes improving ie and when. the carpenters, pas -eters wad William himself have finished the tasks al- lotted, Nem the residence will ` he Hardly recognizable, Citizen Rout- ledge is geing to have a nice pro- perty, wethoutt a doubt. In A CRITICAL STATE. •Mr. James Sheppard, who has not' been enjoying good health for some time, during the past few days has been' very low and at time of writing small hopes are entertained for his recovery. His son, Clar- ence, of the Royal Bank stall, Ire quios, and daughter, Miss Grace of Lambeth, have been .' called home. Another daughter, Mrs. Ilenderson, has been assisting her mother in. nursing lent fol some time. DIED it'P BLYTII. On Saturday last the death occurred aC Blyth of Mrs. Edward Haggitt, who was a sister of Mr. J. B. I t t- ile and of Mrs. K. Whitehead of town. Deceased leaves her husband and a Mutitly of five sons and ono daughter ; Edward, John, Lew";, George e and ' Alfred, and h're. Wm. Doubledee of Southampton, The Mama -took place on Tuesday of this week to Union cemetery, 131yt11, endfwas largely attended. The ser- vices were conducted by Rev, Mr, Farr and tate floral trihittss were very beautiful, expressi,tg as they diel the esteem in which tele deceas- ed lade was held and also sym- pathy 'tor tite bereaved family. DEATH OF MRS. STEWART, Mrs. Stewart, a former resident of Victoria street, Clinton, died on Sunday last a.t the home itf her daughter, Mrs. Walter Townsend of Brantford, The deceased lady had been ailing for some tlrnc and she spent a few weeks in town LL:s win- ter." in the hope that the charge would benefit her: She did not re- gain her strength, however, and re- learned to Brantford early title month and from that time gradually sank until death claimed her. She was "a woman of kind and cheerful disposi- tion and had many friends in and about Clinton who will: hear with re- gret of her ticking off, Several from the vicinity and from Colborne, where , she formerly lined, attended the funeral in Drantlord. Cue dao ghter, Mrs. Walter; Townsend, stir- viva&, $T, PAUL'S CIHURCT.I. The special subject for next Sun- day's services are : morning, "The call from the Cross" and in the ev- ening, "'Judas Iscariot", Next week being "holy week" -a season of special endeavour in the spiritual life -there will be. service in the :church each evening at 8 p. m. when a series of devotional addresses well be given on the "Seven 'Last words from the. Cross," ns follows Monday—"Father., forgive them, for they know not what' they • do." Tues• day,—"Today shalt thou be with Me in Paradise," . "Women ' behold thy son l- Son, behoj3 thy • mot"acre" Wed- nesday—"My God, My God, why Bast Thou forsaken Me 7" "I thirst," Thursday—"It is finished", "Into 'l'hy hands, I commend My spirit," On 'Good Feiday there will be ser- vices at 10-30 a. m. and 8 p. m. Fur- ther details of the Easter services wird appear next week. Ladies' Guild Tea next Monday. Bagfield On 111daY- evening f^]as) the choir � 5t,. Aiidrew's church toot at the Roma ei Mrs, Jas, . Ferguson,, the organist, to spend a social evening with Mies Laura Richardson, on the eve of her approaching' marriage, Miss Rieh- ardson has been ee soprano soloist and 1 her chair wet. be difficult to 1111. The possessor . of a splendid voice and at willingness to use ft made lieit services always in demand; The' choir took this opportunity- of pre- senting Miss Richardson' with' severei pieces of silverware as a slight tok- en of their appreciation, Rev, Mr,. Maefarlanp in a few well-chosen and pleasing words addressed Miss Rtpls, arclson and Mrs. Ferguson made Feu presentation, Afterwards dainty tem fresitments were served and at 't the. stroke of midnight all joined betide and sang, "Auld Lang S -pee." Heart c congratula'lons and good wishes wilt Sol3w Miss Richardson to Nor neve home in rho west and it is the wish of her many friends hereabout? ,':eat she may long be spared' to use. her: sweet voice for the pleasure ani the help of many in bee new place of abode, even as she, del here. Mr. William Balkwell has returnee lie the village after spending the past two months at London. Mr. Thomas Myers of Blake spent Sunday and Monday in the village. Mr. J. Steinman its spending a few days at Zurich this week: Mrs. A. E. Erwin left last week f„! Wier Lon to visit her parents, rbIt. and Mrs, S, Beattie. Miss Richardson and her brother Mr. Robt. Richardson, sang a duet at the, morning service in St. Andrew's church on Sunday last which was much appreciated. Holmesville Mr, and Mrs. George Acheson lefe on Saturday for Medicine Hat, Alt r., where they inbend to remain for .:e summer. Grippe has been getting in some of its finework aroundiere f or ,aepast few weeks. Almost every person you meet is just taking or 100 recovering from art attack. Among those who stave-iteen suffering from its effects are both our. genial merchants. It it; hoped that no serious results wilt follow and that this cheery burg wilt . soon he able to show a clean bill o; health, (The W. M. S. .of the Methodlet church will have their usual F,astr.•r thank -offering on Sunday next whin Rev. J. E. Ford. of Menton wilt preach -a ,special sermon in the mor:- ittg, Ilohnesville Council of C. C, C. 3'. held their annual supper a3 that home. of Friend. Geo. Holland on Tuces a evening last. A. good time is se- potted, , The Cheese and Butter Co is mak- ing preparations to start manufactur- ing cheese, With Mr. Ted Williams as maker ?lie success of the company assured. Godericli Township Telephone Sys- tem is installing a nunmer, of -teen phones which means the work of that Systfem is satisfactory. The auction sale of tows mei young cattle held by Holland am Conneh was well attended. Good prices were realized, Mr. Holland has again gone south to get another load of stock steers, heifers arta cows 'and if. procured will they e'. put on sale in the near future. Varna. The Sterling Bank has made its branches at Baypeld and Verne entit- o5y; separate, a manager being ap- pointed at :each place. Mr, Robert Beatty will be in charge here, tea:' Sterling people thus making art excoll-. eat and `popular choice. Mr. Beette. has been with the Bank for several months, •principally on relief work. . Ile has moved his fami'ry hero they have taken tip their abode the Davidson resid0nce an Male street. Bring Good Resets, I•Iave you ttti^.fl our small Ad, cols. on page 5. They coat little but bring good results, Heads of the Clinton Motor Car Compang. John' Craig; President, ” E. D. cleghorlln Sscpe'intendent.