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The Clinton News Record, 1932-12-15, Page 4molar THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD ',E10!%bU�'"i,, td ,, . „;. M.• .','kfi 1.40 v 'irf,*%Df kmr1.$.°.4 r, TOYLANI3'S A MERRY PLACE THESE DAYS COME WITH THE KIDDIES BIG ASSORTMENT OF TOYS SPECIAL PRICED TA9LES At 5c, 10c, 15c, 25c 82:50c OUR DOLLS WILL INTEREST YOU DAINTY BIG DRESSED DOLL WITH LOUD -CRYING VOICE 21 inches long for $1.00 14 inches long for 50c PYJAMA DRESSED DOLL $1,00 UNBREAKABLE DOLLS Priced Front 15c to 25c and. up CHILDREN'S TOY TEA SETTS . Lustre Finish IN FANCY DECORATIONS SETS AT 15c. 25c, 35c, 50c. and up' Be Sure and Visit Toy - land on 2nd Floor GREETING CARDS BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CARDS Boxes of 12 and 20 Cards per box 25r and 50e CARDS AND ENVELOPES 2 for 5c, 5c, 10c, 15c and 25c Only 8 More Shopping Days Before Christmas Sitore Opera. Every Evening From Now Until Christmas SANTA CLAUS HAS LEFT A PRESENT FOR Every Child 5 Years Under For Saturday, .1> ecernber 17, at 2 p.m. CHRISTMAS CANDIES Creams and Gums, per Ib, 15c Choice Mixed, per lb, 15e New Nuts, per 'lb. 15e, Salted Peanuts, per lb. , 18c Turkish Delight, per Ib. 19c Turkish Delight, Boxes, Ib. 25e Assorted Bon Bons, lb. .. , , 294 Assorted Chocolates, per lb. 39c Special 5-1b. Box 98q Rankine ..50c, MAO and $1.50 A BOOK Makes a Gift which is Appreciated New Books of Fiction and Mystery by Best -Known Authors NOW ON SALE CHRISTMAS STATIONERY CHOICE BOXES CONTAIN- ING PAPER , ENVELOPES 15c, -5c, 50c to '83.00 Special Boxes 25c, 39e and r0c CHRISTMAS LINENS Linens Make a Practical. Gift, Our December Sale offers spe- r]al value in Towels Luncheon Clothes Madeira Table Napkins, Table Clothes, Picton Co. Handker- chiefs, Etc. FREE A LINEN COLOURED BOR- DERED TEA TOWEL 1740 Free With Each $1,00 Worth of Linens Sold. COMPLETE LINE OF USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFTS ON DISPLAY VALUES IN" MEN'S HOSE A Fine ' Assortment, of Men's. Silk and Wool Hose 49c Pair Throughout the Store. GIFT TIES Ties that will appealto him Smart Patterns 35c, 50e, 75c; $1.00 MEN'S RAYON AND SILK SCARFS .Choice Assortment to Choose From Priced at 98c He'd Like A Shirt For Christmas In Collar Attached or Shirts with Two Collars In Gift Boxes at $L25 CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF BOON'S Picture Books ,...5o. 10c, 16e Boys' and Girls ' Adventure Series, 150 and 25e. HOUSE SLIPPERS For Men, Chi'd's , , Ladies , Boys . Mens. ...... Women & Children 49c 98e up 98c , .$1,39 up COME EARLY AND OFTEN --PRACTICAL GIFTS FOR EVERY MEMBERS OF FAMILY PIHONES: Main Store, 3(3w.. 2nd Floor, 86J A, T. COOPER S. '±.`Y'ht S %C �iY?1M/��,^�G'Mf.�N'4 {•%^l,: K" �tl�''ddli.-. IS TIIE TIME TO LOOK OVER OUR ,. ti r rig 00 OUR STOCK IS NEW, OUR PRICES ARE THE LOWEST Yardley's Toilet Goods in new packages and attractive priees JASMINLand.GARDEN/Aaro the year's sensation in Perfumes and Toilet Goods. These are put up in attractive packages and are priced much below their real values. Brushes, Mirrors and such all at reduced prices. For your awn benefit our 'prices demand your Christmns Shopping ue done in Clinton, a ; Io Specials For Christmas CITIZENS OF CLINTON Why be without Music in the home this coming Winter, When you can purchase a Guaranteed Electric Radio, Seven to Eleven Tubes. Free trial in your own home, where you and your family can Judge for Themselves. Free Airial Service and one year's service A few dollars down will place one of these wonder- ful Sets in your home Clinton El esti is Sales G. S. McFARLANE, CLINTON,' ONTARIO BLYTH A rather unexpected death took • place here, on December 7th, when the community was shocked to hear that James, eldest son of Mr, and Mrs, Joseph E. Taman, had passed away at the home of his parents, on Wellington :St.; (after• a. ,vdry short ilMess, The deceased was of a likeable die - p ition,' 'no' ' gierson 'liaa a bad wrd to sy,of him. $ie ova, born •here' on X~eh. 14th, 1.9e02,;a14,r,erirdeifhere nearly ;all his wi h„the93tception,.of the. years 36F0 and 1921 when he clerked in a gieoerj*t-5tozyo"+'belbngizDg to his 'twee in Wallaceburg, and while there, he jbined the Orange Order, The funeral took place on Pei - day, from his late home, and al- though it was supposed .to be pri- vete, there was a large attendance. Rev._ G, W. Buel had charge of the aervice. . • Interment took place in the Union Cemetery. Those left to mourn bis losd rare his parents, one sister and one brother; Mte). Gann, and Mr, .Joseph of Part Erie. i, the' pallbearers were. Mesal. Ais onso Smith, Wm. Logan, M. •IVIt+EI ed Earl Mills,1 Bruce E M s, M ton B e and 1 Joiin'''Bowes. „ The Store With the Stock Leaders in Low Prices, Si.f ," tAi'' i8`3ti t . 40, '1'4'4' .0i,W4'4ntrr x;, tip NOW ROLMESVILLE We are happy to welcome in ou midst our friend, Mrs. Colbeck, Fruitland, Mrs, Calbeck wilt spen the winter with her sister, Miss S Acheson. She is always a welcom addition to the village. Miss Thelma Cudntero arrive home on Friday from' Listow where she has been with her sista for the past ten weeks. Mrs. Jack Mulholland has return ed from Detroit. Mrs. Douglas Ward and ehildrei ere visiting with. Mr. and MVfrs. John Cudmore. The regular meeting of the Y.P.S will be held on Friday evening. The 3rd Vice-president, 'Mr. Norman Fre wartha, presiding. Everybody wel- come. Jervis. Missionary Monthly .Secretaryr t' Mrs. E. Trewartha. of Flamer committee: Miss E. Proe- a tor, • Mrs. Eldrid Yeo then conducted e the routine business of the Worsens Association, after which officer d were elected as follows: e1, President: Mrs, Eldrid 'Yeo. r 1st Vice: Mrs, John Dempsey. >Y • Secretary: Mrs. J Mulholland. 1 z u hat and. Treasurer: Miss Acheson. Flower Committee: -Mrs. D. .Glid- den. 1 Buying Committee: Mrs. Finlay, Miss E. Proctor, Mrs. J. Potter. During the social hour, the hos- tesses. Mrs, Wm. Yeo, Mrs. Eldrid Yeo, Mrs. E. Trewartha and Mrs. D. Glidden served a dainty lunch. The Sunday School children and+ program committee are busy prepar- ing for their Christmas concert, whieh will be held on Thursday, Dec. 22nd, at 8 p.m. Our teacher, Misr' R. MacDonald. and the children will be happy t, welcome all parents and friends at their sehool concert' on Wednesday afternoon, December 21st. The Y. P. Z. held a special social evening en Wednesday. A very iit- terestirg rrogr'ant was enjoyed by all. Mr. E. Paterson, of •Clinton. was the guest speaker and several musical numbers were contributed. After the contests, the executive served lunch during a happy social hour. The annual meeting of the W. M. S. and W. A. met at the home of r'riss Acheson on Tuesday afternoon, Mre. Wm.: Yeo, president of the W. M.S. presided. The 'opening hymn, "Softy and Tenderly Jesus' is Cal- ling," was followed by The Lord's prayer in unison. Miss Elva Proc- ter read the scripture lesson from the 28th Chapter of John. The sec- retary, Mrs. John Potter, read the minutes after which several inter- esting readings were given; "Within Her Hand," by Mrs. Walter: "Gar, den of Wee Souls." by Mre. Phillip: "Sunday Rice" by Mrs, Wmt, Yeo; and one. on Stewardship, by Mrs. Eldrid Yeo. Rev. Herbert then took charge of the election of officers which 'ro, suited as follows: President: Mrs. 'WM. Yen. a st a Viee: Mrs. Walter. ' 2nd Vice: Mfrs. H. J. Trewartha. 3rd Vise: Mrs. Edgar Trewartha. MIS Vice: Mrs. A. Bond, Secretary: Mrs. John Potter. Treasurer.. Miss Elva Proctor. • fit. -S r,etar;v: 1sI' ..Gen. Mair. Press-Sem•etary: Mrs. Herbert. Pianist: • Mrs, F. Putter. Assistant: Mrs. ' E. ' Trewartha, 1'iivelone 'Supt.: Mrs. Hankins.' Temperance Supt,: Mrs. 3. Mu1ho1 it ;c Stewar I5hip .Supt,: `<Mrs.' Utile'. LACES GETTING PAPER EARLY "Chicago. Dec. 10511, 1932, Editor The Clinton News -Record: I am a little up a tree, not knowing for sure if the Editor is a man or a woman, but front my occasional vis its to your office, which are always very pleasant, would say, lodging from appearance and dress, that a woman is correct: In reply to your letter of the 17th, giving• change in trains as a reason fur the delay of your paper reediting f'.hioago, can sc"ar'cely accept, front the arrive' and delivery this after- noon of your peper of the 855 inst,l but rather do I think that someone has been woke un, If I am eorreet 'the noon' "ft pease 3 of the,8th int about a Women's 'sphere is absolutely "There's not a life; or death, or birth, Without a woman in it," is euro eorreot, and as'1.have lived with one, (a Canadian) for nearly fifty years, aught to know about what a woman can do. All she re- quires is a chance but some of the opposite sex think, or act, as though they knew it all, forgetting that we a'rn living in the twentieth century. .hereafter will expect our Family Journal, as we call it, ,on Friday af- ternoon and' wish 'to thank you very much for your kind efforts' in this instance, and goes to show that we .read every page in your paper. • —Yours truly, —.William Taylor." HIS WORTH , Madge—"I met your .brother to- day, and he tells me he',s working for all he is, worth." . .Clare—"To be quite frank with You, that's his way•• of telling :you' ha's only ,earning' •$5":e, week." • .. 1)IPFEILENT. HIRE Pick "In England, to `take orders' `nteazis ta' a1 to l'ilia Churcht" •' li i PeeltaL"It's'`ialitli'tly d'iffdrent over ' •1 ere ou enter ehurc r t`)riar- ii' y N,hm ^rice '••sit '` en` v 1 d th Sal: ordois. �' do e I AUBIJEN The funeral of John Edward Het - wig one of Auburn's most success- ful business men who was found dead in bis 'room Wednesday morn - mg, was held Friday to the United Church, 'Services was conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. J. Mortimore D.D. The deceased who spent his, whole life here excepting several,' summer visits to the West was born here shortly after his parents, the late Conrad Helwig and Magdaline Hof moved hero in 1879 from Tavistock' rrher'o they had been married sever- al years previously. As a boy the late Mr. Helwig attended the Auburn public school and then served an ap prenticeship as tailor with his fath- er who was well known as an ex- cellent workman and skillful maker of fur coats. After completing hitt apprenticeship he took"a course in drafting and cutting in Goderich and then entered into 'a partnership with his father and ;started a gents' furnishing 'store in connection with the tailoring business. ' After the death of his father about 25 year3 ago he became sole owner and in 1910 erected the large store and re- eidenee which he occupied at ,the time of his death. He was a member of the I. 0. 0. F. Mx. Helwig enjoyed good health un- til about three years ago when he developed high blood pressure. Re- cuperating at times he enjoyed bet- ter health but he gradually became worse. On Sunday last his condition became distressing and his sudden demise was not altogether unexpec- ted. He is survived by only one mem- ber of the family, his sister Mag- gie, Mrs. IL Bond, of Tecumseh. He was predeceased by a sister, Mrs, Wm. Sterzik whose children Fay and Everett, naw of Regina; for a time after their; mother's death made their home with mi.,. Helwig. A sister, Mrs, Robert Jones who died at Re- pine playa a year ago, and a bre; Sher, William, whose sons, Edward and Frank reside in Winnipeg. The pallbearers were: Victor t eunablutt, Thomas Adams, Edwards Lawson, Leonard Youngblutt, Char- les Nivins, Oliver Lawson. Inter- ment was made in the family plot, Ball's cemetery. Mr. M, 0. Johnston of Toronto, who spent the week -end with his brother. M. J.' H. Johnston, has re- turned to the city. Of the seven students who attend- ed the Goderich Collegiate Institute, Reg. Murrayi Margaret Fcrgu`l53n and Reg. Asouith are oat of school with an attack of the grip. Reg. Murray is still in Galt, where be WAR stricken over the week -end. The measles which made a clean sweep of this school section last summer have now appeared in the section west of Auburn. Isobel Scott of the fifth 10001 school, is down with the epidemic and Mrs. J. Hous- ton i in Goderich s Goda eG . nursing Jean who is attending the collegiate. Mr. and Mrs, Shearer Wilson and sons of London, who retnainecl over after the funeral of Mr. Wilson's father, have returned home. The funeral of John Wilson, Sr., who passed away on Wednesday was held from Knox Presbyterian Church on ,Saturday, under the auspices of Morning Star Lodge A, F. & A. M. Rev. Dr. Barnett, retired Presby- terian minister of Goderich, conduct- ed the service and the Masonic ser- vice was conducted by Ver. Mas- ter ' L, Pentland, Dr. B. C. Weir, master of ceremonies. The pallbear- ers were W. T. Riddell, R. D. Munro, W. ` J. Thompson, E. Lawson, J. Huston,' John McNabb. Honorary pallbearers, past masters of the Masonic Lodge, Alex. Maung, R. J. Cameron, W. Bailie, Alex. Macken- zie, Interment was made in Hope Cha- im! cemetery, concession 18, Mullett. The late Mr. Wilson was one of the oldest and highest esteemed resi- dents of this vicinity and one who had;, been more or less in public life for 'over 80 years. The election of officers of Knox United Y.P.S. took place on Tues- day evening. The result is as fol+ lows: ,For many years a Justice of the Peace and later a commissioner.•. In this capacity hIr. Wilson took his last. affidavit on Monday. He took a keen interest in municipal affairs and served on both Aullett and Col- borne •Councils. Last year he retir- ed as auditor of the West Wawanosll Mutual Fire Insurance Co., after oeeupyin,, the position for over 40 years. He took an active interest in church work and was Bible class tea- cher and an elder of Knox Presley; terian church. • ' • The deceased was well known in fraternal circles as a patriarch a- mong the Masons of this distreit. He was an honorary member of Old Light lodge, Lucknow, of which he teas first made a member 80 years ago, in 1875 he affiliated wife 'Morning Star Lodge, Carlow, and five years later, becaMe Master. Ir 7930 he was presented by::Grand Lodge with the Past ..Master; in hon-' or of over 50 years standing. Mr. Wilson is survived by foul', sons, John, on the homestead; Win am, Rumseey, Alberta; Andrew, of Land .on N D h v who; las elected s andgon, a. he Democrat treasurer of Cavalier truly, N D,,;iri the tecgnt,IJ THURS., DEC, 15, 1932 wesitamitieressairattlevesei (action; S]tpareee, J4ondon. Twenty- C. Sproat on crippled children's work in Toronto and London, Reports on the Christmas cheer were presented R, E. Bright contributed a pleasing:, solo, accompanied by Earl Van Eg mond.. Mr. Wells, of .London, who was a guest, gave an interesting talk on Lionism and the work in London. Other guests ' were R. Smith, J. H. Reid, A. D. -Sutherland, R. E. Bright, A. 'Carter and E., Daly. tour grandchildren and' eight great grandchildern two brothers, Rev. James Wilson, D.D., pastor Wych- wood Presbyterian church, Toronto, and Joseph, of Delta, Colorado also survive. , President: Chas, Scott. 1st Vice: 1Vliss Ruth Straughan. and Vice: Ivan Bean. 3rd' Vice: Miss Isabel .Robertson. 4th Vice: Oliver Anderson. Sec. -Treasurer: Jack Bepnott. The next 'meeting of the society will be held on Tuesday evening, Jan, 3rd.' The annual Christmas concert will be held on December 19th, at 8 p.m. Mr. Thos. Wilson attended the funeral of the late George Aitchison of Lucknow on Wednesday after, noon this week. Hello Boys, and Girls: I will be passing through Auburn on Friday; December 23rd, at 2.30 p.m.. Thera will be a Christmas tree on Main street, and every boy and girl pre., sent will receive a treat. Parents be sure and bring the boys and girls along, . Cheerio,—'Santa cues, COUNTY NEWS 5ODERDOH: Huron County was saved expenses of a jury on Tues- day when 'a clean criminal sheet was presented to Judge Costello at the court session. Neither were there any jury civil cases, but eight. non - jury. It was known a week ago that the jury would not be needed in time to notify them. The only civil case, that of E. Wlalsh ve. W. J. Cole and Edward Pittman, all o3 West Wiawanosh, was still in pro- gtlss when court adjourned Tuesday evening. It developed that Pittman is missing, believed to be in Eng- land. A few .nights before his de- parture his chattels, horses, cattle, pigs and hens mysteriously disape poaered in trucks. The Englishman was heavily in debt and had given a chattel mortgage a short time be- fore on bis effects. The horses and stock were all sold in the neighbor- hood. "Cole knows all about it," the plaintiff, Walsh, charged on the wit- ness stand. Both Cole and Walsh hold the missing man's notes for substantial amounts. Walsh said that Cole, who is a Belgrave mer- chant, hired the trucks to transport the animals. This was on April 25, 1932. GO;DERIOH: Mies Grace Oliver passed away very suddenly on Tues- day afternoon at the home of her sister,Mrs. James Hamilton, New- gate street, Though Miss Oliver had been in poor health for some time, news of her death from at. heart at- tack was a distinct shock to her many friends and widespread sym- pathy is everywhere expressed for Mrs. Hamilton and of regret in the passing of one who had endeared herself ton large circle of friends. Miss Oliver was 'born at "Burnside ram," near St. Marys, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam 01i - ver and most of her life was spent there until she carne to reside in Goderich a few years ago. She sons i a member of the Untied church. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Hamilton, Goderich, and Mrs. Ste- venson, of "Burnside Perm," The late Dr. Marion Oliver for many years a missionary of the Presbyter- ian church in India. was a sister, A service was held here on Wednes- day afternoon after which the re- mains were conveyed by train to Avonbank where the funeral takes place from the home of Mr. Joseph Stendeaven, Avonbank, to Avon. hank cemetery. WINGHAM: There were three cases for Magistrate Reid of Godo -1 rich, to dispose of when he made • his trip to Wingham on Monday 1 James Campbell, Listowel, appeared before His Worship, having failed to snake payments in accordance with an order issued by the court some time ago. He agreed to pay up all arrears, and to make future payments hereafter. SEAFORTH: Coroner Dr, F. J. Burrows presided at the inquest . held in the teem hall on Tuesday ill connection with the death of Mrs. Thomas Fields„ prominent resident of Winghaiu, who died in Seaforth, Nov. 28, as a result of injuries re-; ceived when the car driven by her husband skidded into a tree oil the London road near i'Iensall, Mrs. Fields suffered a fractured' skull and a broken vertebra of the neck. Crown Attorney Dudley Hohn(e> examined `tee 'vtitnesses.: The ;evidence glib-:, rnitted showed :that death was acci- dental. The road was slippery and, the car was driven in a sane man- ner. r5EAFOR,TfH: The • • semiemonthly meeting ef the Lions .Club was held in the Commercial Hotel, Monday, with Dr. F. J. Burrows in the chair. A special illustrated talk by. Dr. W. SEAPORTH A successful mis- sionary 'tea was held on Tuesday at MTS. Hugh Chesney's home, Eg: mohdville, under the auspices of the W.M.S. The afternoon was spent in patching 'a built. • Refreshments' were served. SEAFORTH: The• regular meet- ing of the Trail Rangers was held at Egmondville United dhinreh, Mon- day. Chief Angus M''Lean presid- ed. The pastor, Rev. Charles Mal- colm,' gave one of his very interest- ing 'Bible stories. Gaines were play- ed at the close. GOOD FOR EXETER Word was received by the local Public Utilities Commission that . in a recent window dressing contest, Exeter won the first prize in their group, class three. Second :place was shared by Napanee and Tren- ton, while third. money was divided between Ingersoll and Brighton. RECEIVES APPOINTMENT Sheriff C. G. AZiddleton has receiv- ed word front Ottawa that he has' been appointed trustee of bankruptcy. Congratulations are in order on Mr. Middleton's appointment, as his ter- ritory extends over the bulk .of Wes- tern Ontario. The creation of this office is in' pursuance of section 38 (d) of the Bankruptcy Amendment Act of 1932. Mr. Middleton states that his new duties will not interfere with his du- ties as sheriff, but that the two off Dees ;overlap. "A great deal of ex.. pense will be saved the community," Mr. Middleton stated, "in having the trustee here. Bringing in men from. the city who are not familiar with the situation here costs money." The appointment is considered a compliment, not only to Mr. Middle- ton, but to the status of Goderich. —Goderich Signal, "OVER TIIE HOLIDAYS" y You will be meeting people, go- ng places during the Christmas New Year week, Have you been worrying about suitable appar- el? Forget your fears! Re- member that eve are Dry Clean- ers! Many of the most smart- appearing folks you will meet are entrusting "appearances" to us. Just let us restore and re smart your wearables, now. Feel style -safe, "Over The Holidays!" EAMES The Cleaner $ Phone 194, CLINTON We kpopNolr`t Busmen sea Po %AS SAY .. - Yau"RE., APT TOED V 6,ANVsDAS(..4t''i•'4'14 We figure that you've heard about our expert plumbing skill and about the moderate size of the bill we render for the work we do. And some day we think that you may need us and if you do the telephone will speed us to- ward the work we'll do for you, W. J. ROZELL CLINTON, ONT. Heating, Plumbing, Tinsmithing PHONE 298 a,,,,,m,,,,®,a ANNOUNCEMENT To Vile Citizens of Clinton and Vicinity we are glad to announce that the Bellevue College of Music with Headquarters in London and �Studzosin the leading towns and cities of Ontario, are epeeiale up a Studio in the Firemen's Hall, over the Bank of Montreal,' on Tues- day December 20th: Expert training on the Hawaiian. Guitar, Beeejo and Violin. `Classes every; Tetesday. Instruments supplied Free of• Charge. Apply after 4.15• Firemen's Hall, Clinton, f of H. J Laflamme 98 Dundastree Street, London 11.