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The Clinton News Record, 1933-03-02, Page 3°l �t. THUS., MARCH 2, 1933.. Dr. Julius Klein thunk,;• this de- pression will ppss with the Jig -saw puzzle just as the depression of 1921 passed with mah jong. Ile 'overlooks miniature golf links, the yo-yo and other forms of unemployment Belief which have been tried and aban- doned The greatest jig -saw puzzle' of all is the depression itself. The pieces are lying all around but no one can put them together to show the picture of prosperity. Judge McKay of Port Arthur sees it coming with the boom in gold stocks, just as it did on several oc- casions which he enumerates, but we forbear to cheer and ,shall con= time to forbear until we see a movement indicating better prices for the farmer. That's the saver - lining we are looking for in the clouds, We have no patience with people who insist that their own in- comes remain intact because a reduc- tion would diminish their pruchasing power which has been vastly increas- ed by the very conditions which re- duced the farmers purchasing power. The farmer who was the first to hr hit is entitled to the first conte -back and our bet is that that's where the revival will start. oft Did you notice how easy it was for Zangara to get a revolver with which to kill the president-elect? He sim- ply walked into a shop and bought one for eight dollars. Didn't• have to say whom he was' going to kill with it, or anything. Now if you were going to do something dedent and respectable, get married for in- stance, you would have to get a license and tell an agent sof the gov- ernment whom you intended to mar- ry. If you intend to keep a dog, or kill deer or ducks, you have to get t license, but if you have a stomach. ache cod want to kill a president or a rich man, you can walk into a shop, buy the weapon and no ques- tions asked. If we were Roosevelt, our first act would be to call hi all revolvers, pro- hibit the manufacture and sale, mut then dismis: that bodyguard of de- tectives. Not more than one man in ten thousand needs a revolver and he would not need it if no one else had one. A revolver is of no use to a bank manager or teller, but it is to a bank bandit. It is 'of no use to a president of the United States, but it is to his assassin. It is of no use to any man who wants to live ..nd let live bat it is to the man who wants to commit suicide or murder. It has but little use in war, ,It has none :in peace. btu The man who was for many year: "legislative •agent" at ,Ottawa for the Canadian. Order of Railway Conduc- tors ' is suing a man in Cedar Rapids for damages for loss of "position and prestige." This prompts us ' lie in- quire why a legislative agent war needed at Ottawa and why on dis- missal his action for damages lies against a man living in the United States. Curling rinks composed exclusively of skips are notoriously easy to bear because each one knows as muck as the ether and thinks he knows more, We are inclined to think that's what is the matter also 'with recent goy. ernments in France. In rural districts here and in the United States it is alleged that far- mers combine to frustrate sales un- der foreclosure. It • may be, howev- er, that they are merely trying to get away from auction and are tim- idly practising the' approach bid ie contract. Zangara wanted to kill the rich and powerful, so he fired, wounding five only ono of whom conies within that categery. Violence never was good at marksmanship. Innocent bystand- ers are always hurt when it breaks loose. A Good Alibi You wish I'd pay you what I owe? I think you'd better wish again. At present I unmet tell you No. My money's all in Michigan." oab Customs officers stopped entry in- to the United States of photographs of frescoes on the ceiling of the time chapel in the Vatican on the ground that they were obscene. They were afterwards admitted when the officers found that the originals were by Michaelmngelo. This incident re. calls a story that was current many year; On of a newly -rich packer in Chicago who bad built himself a mansion which he intended to adorn with rich and rare paintings and sculpture. Among the objects of art which he ordered was a statue of Venus. When it arrived and was unpacked ho discovered that the arms were missing. He took legal proceedings and an Illinois jute gave him a verdict for $2,500 and costs. What Clinton was Doing in The Gay Nineties DO YOU REMEMBER WHAT HAPPENED DURING TiTF LAST DE- . CADE OF THE OLD CENTURY? From The News -Record, Mar. 1st, 1803: Councillor Taylor attended the Blyth Monthly Fair yesterday, in connection with other business. Mr. R, J. McDonald of the Jackson Bros. firm returned last week from the famous New York cutting school, The News -Record will be found on fyle in the Canadian pavilion during the progress of the World's Fair at Chicago. A Right To Crosg: Pedestrians have a right to cnoss .the street on the cross walks and drivers of ve- hicles are responsible for the safety of those on foot in such places. This seems to be forgotten by . some driv- ers. (And there were no ears in those days.) Returned From New York: Mr. A. J. Holloway returned from New York last week, where he attended the lead- ing American cutting school. He was glad to get back and says he would rather live on a moderate salary in Canada than be compelled to live in New York on a princely salary. Up to the time of going to press last night no mail had arrived yester•• day from the north. Fire! Fire! Fire! ! l Lest Friday morning at 6.25 the fire alarm sound- ed the dreadful news of; danger. The terrible fire fiend was at work in the Kennedy livery. Messrs. Kennedy were' awak- ened promptly from their sound slumbers. The firemen were weekee ing hard to get everything to work, but there was a little delay. When the stable doors were opened nothing could be seen but smoke and it was at the risk of human life to enter the building. Messrs, D. B. and John Kennedy entered and with great ef- fort managed to get two horses, and 'someone else secured a third. In all there were eleven horses, ane of which was owned by Dr. Turnbull and one out all night. Eight horses, including Dr. Turnbull's, were suffi- cated and lay dead in their stalls. The rigs were more or less damaged by smoke, water, etc. The cause of the fire seems a mystery , .. There was .no insurance on the contents. The horses were valued at $1,000. The less on the building will not be so heavy as there was an insurance of $600 in the Gore. From The New Era, Mar. 3, 1893: Notes: Miss E. Mountcastle gave a recitation at Knox church social, Goderich, on Thursday. The Expositor says: "Quito a num- ber of 'Seaforthites attended the skating races at Clinton on Wednes- day night; they say that the ice on the Clinton rink is much superior to our own." (That's just. like every- thing else here.) • Mr, J. Southcombe and his sister Mary, have both returnd from Mani- toba, Carter-Parker—On the 1st inst., at the Ontario street Methodist par- sonage, by'the Rev. W. Smyth, Mr. David Carter of Tuckersniith, to Miss Clara Parker, daughter of Mr. John Parker of Goderioh township. Elliott—Hanley—At the rectory Seaforth, on the 1st inst., by the Rev. Mr. 1-lodgens, Mr. Robert H. Elliott, 7th, con., Goderich township, to Mary, secnd daughter of Mr. and Mrs, George Hanley of Clinton, Ontario street church is advertis- ing for a choir leader and caretaker, WHEN THE PRESENT CENTURY WAS YOUNG Prom The News -Record, Feb. 27th 1908: St. Joseph's Church: Special anni: versary masses were celebrated in THE CL1TON NEWS-ia.EC 1RD St. Joseph's ' church on Monday , for the late Mrs. Flynn 'and deceased re- latives and on Tuesday for •Mi'. and M'rs. Yesbec. The'plans and specifications'' for the new church have been received by Rev. Father Hanlon, who is this week advertising for tenders. St. Paul's Church: Two loads of St. Paul's' A, Y. P. A. journeyed to Seaforth on Wednesday evening. 'to take part at an At-tionte.given by the Seaforth A. Y. P. A. A Tie, The Referee Said: The hoc- key match played in the rink on Thursday evening between the Fats and the Leans afforded the spectators great amusement. It was a heed- :Caught 'game, at least it so appeared'' to the on -lookers and the best the Leans mould do was make it a tie, The Ball: The ball given in the' town hall on Friday evening last by the bachelors and benedicts equalled any yet given bath in success and numbers. There were crowds of guests, the arrangements were ex- cellent, the floor and music fine and the decorations very efefeetive , . , The several patronesses looked charm- ing in their handsome and becoming gowns. Mrs. Brydone looked charm- ing as usual in a dresden silk; Mrs. Combe in cream, with touches of black; lefts, M. D. McTaggart in pale green; Mrs. G. D. McTaggart it cream; Mrs. Gundry in cream silk; Mrs. Wiseman in blue silk. Among the out-of-town guests were Miss Davis of Mitchell, wearing white point-desprit over rose; Miss Van - stone of Wingham in mauve silk; Miss Richardson et Ingersoll in rose crepe-de-chene; Miss Tierney o' Blyth in cream; Miss Sheppard in pale blue; Miss Moon, Londesborc h white net; Miss Pickard of Seaforth in white and pale blue,and Miss Best. also irf Seaforth, in white. Others from a distance were: Messrs. Kins- man, James and Alger of Exeter; Messrs. Southgate and Neeline, Sea - forth; Mr. Forrester, Mitchell, Mr. Chisholm, Wingham; Roy IIelyar Hamilton and Dr. Wilson, Zurich. c-ezlGa From The New Era, Feb. 27th, 1908: Grderich: Married On The Stage; Goderich was treated to ti sensation last 'Then:sclay night, a public mar rings'. of two .ef':the Francis Green Stock Company. took place yen the stage 'o:f':the opera house dining the performance. The ceremony was per fernted .by the Presbyterian clee y - man, Rev. Jas. A. Anderson, amid e ;forest scene and camp fire, a most unique environment. •Sumniet'hill: Mies. Biggin, who life had the contract for carrying the mail between Clinton and Shmtnetlhil' has had it renewed by the Goveen meat.for a further period of,.four years. . Action Dismissed: The action taken sone time ago by four of our citizens against the waterworks bylaw, came up at Osgocde.Han on Thursday,: Mr. W. •Proudfoot, K,O., appeared for the town and Mr. E. L. Diciciesorifor the appellants. The action was dismissed with costs. We understand that the parties. concerned intend to appeal. !Bayfield: A. good many people from inland townpnd about the sur- rounding country will undoubtedly be pleased to hear of the construction of our new steel bridge, but when they hear of the' kind of a structure it is to be they will probably be more disgusted than pleased. In view of the fact that men sent out to repre- sent us would submit to the construc- tion of a steel bridge fourteen feet in width is almost incredible. These men, supposed to be possessed of common sense, have really submitted to build a long, narrow bridge over the river, so narrow that two teams cannot pass between the railings... . All we can say is that the people of the surrounding towns and country should even yet, for individual rem - fort, make a strong protest, while it is not too late, to,see that a bridge is constructed suitable to such a public crossing and save the incon- venience of a life -time for all the county. IIoltnesville: Last Thursday even- ing Rev. P. J. Snowdon was taken by surprise by the members of Helmes- ville appointment when they present- ed him with a beautiful Galloway rope, a pair of gauntlets and a load of oats, After the presentation a very pleasant evening was spent. GODERICII: The surrogate conA action of John and James Stephenson. of Stanley Township, to have the last will and testament of their m'mthei declared void, has succeeded, aceord- ing' to a judgment handed down lust Thursday by Judge Costello. The action was heard 10 days earlier and judgment reserved. By mason of the jud,+,went, the homestead farm, which deceased willed to het' sister-in-law, Mrs. Hannah Boyce, of Goderich with whom she lived but two months, reverts to the children. Isis 'honor finds that the late Mrs. Steph- enson, who made her will at the arrc of 86 years, suffered a delusion thaw her children ill-treated her and treat she was in this state of mind when she disinherited ';hem. Evidence was given at the trial that the children had been kind to their mother, bur that she had queer spells and was hard to please- During one of these spells she left her soil's home and went to live with Mrs. Boyce tc whom she willed the farm on which all her 10 children were born. Medical testi- mony was that the aged lady had suffered from senile dementia for 10 years before her death. GODERICI-I: In the county judge's criminal court on Friday,- Judge Cos- tello passed suspended sentence on Capt. Oliver Goldthorpe, of Bayfield.. charged under the criminal code with being in possession of weapons dan- gerous to the public peace. Accused pleaded guilty. The case had been hanging fire for some months owing to the serious illness of Capt. Gold- thorpe, the nature of which was de- scribed to the court by Dr. Harold Taylor. Mrs. Helen Stott, of Bay- field, also gave evidence for the ac- cused. In extending suspended sen- tence, entence, Judge Costello said he did not think the accused was criminally in - dined, otherwise lie would be deserv- ing of the maximum penalty. Evi- dence was given at the preliminary hearing by Crown Attorney Judd. of London, a summer resident of Bay- field, that he had 'witnessed Gold- thorpe point a gun at another man and threatened to shoot. 'Other evi- dence was that on another occasion Goldthorpe had sprayed the waters of Lake Huron with bullets, Ai min- able collection of arms, including a German machine gun brought from the battle fields, high-powered rifles expensive shotguns and revolvers of various makes, collected in Capt. Goldthorpe's travel, in various coun- tries, was placed in the keeping of the captain's father until such time as the. court thinks accused is a fit and proper person to have them. It all rests with the accuseds behaviour Judge Costello explained. Capt.. Goldthorpe, a' war veteran, -is an ar- dent nimrod. His hobby is collecting guns. .e==iree GODEItICH: A series of robber- ies in this town, spread over a con- siderable period .of time, are in a fair way to being solved with the arrest by Provincial Cenetable McCoy on Saturday of Earl Mere, on parole. and three other youths in their 'teens one of whom is a previous offender Moro is charged with three offences breaking, entering and theft. Ile was arranged before Magistrate Reid and pleaded guilty to one charge. He was remanded for one week, as were hie three companions, also ehargec' with breaking, mitering and theft. CJg=eJ SEAFORTH: George A. Sills, for many years a prominent hardware' merchant of the town, was entertain- ed by the members of the Seaford+ Fire Brigade at a euchre held in his honor in the fire hall on Friday ev- ening, the occasion being Mr. Sill's 78th birthday. Mr. Sills has a record unique in the history of fire brigades having been a member of the Sea - forth Ccmpamy for a period of near- ly 58 years, He has been an active Member since its organization in 1876, having joined when Seaforth ,was it village, and was treasurer during the later years. Mr. Sills was one of the couplers in the fire tear which established a world record in Kincardine 'that has never been equal- led. A pleasing feature of the party was a presentation by John McKenzie on behalf of the Seaforth Fire Bri- gado to Mr. Sills of a handsome easy chair. SEAFORTH: The annual At -Hone of the Seaforth Collegiate Institute held Friday in the Legion rooms was a most successful and enjoyable event. The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and bridge, good music being provided by Tony Farr's orchestra of Goderich. Prize win- ners were: Miss Kathleen Stewart and Glen Hays'for lucky spot dance, and Miss McEwan sof Clinton, a,birth- clay prize. A dainty lunch, was serv- ed. BRUSSELS A benefit dance was held in the town hall Friday under the auspices of the Hockey Club, the receipts to go to Elmer Ewan mem- ber of the married men's 'hockey team, who had his hip broken at the recent Carnival. Cards were played at 50 tables. Miss Beth Hoover won the euchre prize and Clarke Mathe- son the five hundred prize. After lunch, two orchestras were in atten- dance.' Gorsalitz Old time Orchestra from Ethel and the Brussels Com- munity Orchestra. A large crowd was in attendance. Cwt BLYTII: Nbt for some years has there been so large an attendance at a concert, as was present at the min - Arai show Friday evening. The or- chestra provided splendid music bee fore the play. The stage setting was unique, a whole new background having, been arranged by the coin mittee. The opening number was a play presented by ten men imperson sting• ten spinsters of the "Blyth' PAGE 3 BOUND FOR HONG KONG TO REPLACE POSEIDON In 'the'chbove picture is shown the new British submarine which is leaeving for service in China. The Rainbow is newest and most modern of Hie- Majesty's underseas vessels, and is bound front P_ortmouth to Hong Kong to replace the lost Pa; eiclomn the hoist when it caught on the sidef But he was no longer cheerful and of the cover, the cable continued un- gay, s rolling and Mi.. Daer was carried "For," " quote he, the most hang-. Young Ladies' Hope Club," the offi- cers of the.elub being Pres., H. M. Shackleton; sec., R. D. Phip; treas. E. Johnston. About forty - colorer' men took part in the chorus, being in uniform. Wm. Watson as inter- locutor announced the numbers as presented, the end men being D. Floody, R. Newcomb, G. McNeil, 5, Chellew, P. Hellynran and J. Hardis- by. Several vocal numbers were giv en including solo; by S. Sibthorp, V M. Bray; quartette by I. Wallace, L I•Iilborn, W. Lyon and D. Floody, al- so a quartette by H. Leslie, G. Lyon B. McElroy and E. Bender; trombone solo, Roy Tell; clarinet solos, H. Blackstone; clog dancing, IT, Whitten of Brussels. GODERICII: A well-known and respected citizen of Goderich, Mrs, W. J. Marrow, passed away at her home on Waterloo street oh Thurs• day night. firs. Morrow suffered a stroke of paralysis about six weoke• ago, resultin ;• in her death, litre Morrow, before her marriage was Sarah Emma Kennedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, formerly of Napanee, Lennox County, and later of Nile. She was married in 1877 to W. .L Morrow, and lived there till 1802, when they moved to Dungan- non where they lived for five years. In 1807 they came to Goderich where they have since resided. Mrs. More. row was a member of North Street United church, and of the Golden Links Bible Class. Mr. Morrow ie the sole survivor. The funeral tool, place on Monday afternoon, inter- ment in Meitland cemetery, EXETER: The death occurred on Saturday morning at the residence of his sister, Mrs. S. Bradt, of Joseph Webster, in his 61st year. The de- ceased, who was born in Exeter had been a lifelong resident and was un- marr'ied. IIe is survived by his mis- ter, Mrs. Bradt, and a brother, Tho- mas, also a resident of Exeter North Funeral on Monday afternesm with internment in Exeter Cemetery, BLYTII: The death occurred or Wednesday evening of Prank Metcalf Who had been a resident of town for many years. The deceased suffered a stroke of paralysis on Tuesday of last week, pneumonia followed has- tening his death. Tine late Mr. Met calf was a devoted, member of Tries ity Church. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Ella. Funeral took place from his late residence on Friday afternoon under masonic auspices. MYTH: Rcbt. Shortreed, A. H. Erskine and F. Somers represented Old St. Andrew's Presbyterian cot gregation at the joint congregational meeting held in Auburn Tuesday of last week for the purpose of moderat- ing a call to this point charge. Vot- ing had taken place in each of these churches for the past two Sundays, and when the ballots were counted it was found that Rev. T. W. Mills of Corbettot was the choice and a call was extended to'him. ' EXETER: While there is a pros- pect that there will be a slightly de- creased acreage given out under con- tract for Dutch sets in 1933, pros- pective growers are hoping for the best. One well-known onion.nian ex- pressed the view that the duty on the seed (which is largely imported) together with the adverse high rate of exchange would have the tendency to discourage independent growers who, he said, were responsible for cutting the price and who . pre- vented the contract growers from regulating supply to demand. An- other' well-known grower pointed out the feet that the West, formerly an importer of sets grown in the vi- cinity of Exeter, now enters into op- position by sending' sets here tie On- tario, • •.:11=* GODBRI'OH: Robert Daer suffer- ed painful injuries to his back amid : a seve,»e gash in 'his head on Saturday afternoon at the 1V,estern Canada. Fleur Mills. Mr, Daer wee going on down the drop of 14' feet, He suf- fered severely from his injuries but on iiVeonday was able to be out of bed. Mr. Angus Matheson was also in the act of going on the hoist but jumped off in time, CHIC-� GODERICH: Mrs.' Carmiek, Stan- ley street. was painfully injured on Monday when her arm caught in the washing machine. After it was ex- tricated, the arm was so swollen that Mrs. Carrick's heavy ring was imbed- ded in the flesh and had to be cut off. She was given medical attention. THE ABBOT A round, fat abbot one sunnier day Through Sherwood Forest wended hie way; A plump, white palfrey he bestrode Who dozed as he ambled along the road. The abbot, he hummed a snatch of worthy rogue in the wood, Is that thieving outlaw, Robin Hood!" Violet Fremiin, in Children's Department, Toronto Globe. NO CRIMINAL CASES AT SPRING. ASSIZES AT (:Oi)s RICfI It re.lurcd but two hoer,: to ills- prsc of the do:d:et at the :primo as- sizes acnday aftcrnoam at Godc,:ch. There were ne criutinel cas.'s lie ted and Jnetice Kerwin, on his first cr- it to the llurr' m County ::eat, was pr, - sinetd with the trediti; nc l lite gloves. Iii: 1Grcist,i;r complimented the county on the absence of trim e Mrs. Jessie. Me on, young Crand Bend mnteen, 1 at her 82.000 ;-lander action against David Webb of the sense village, hie lordeh n dirntieeing the care without e o to before any dc- feese a iti:esses had been railed, rul- ing that no case had been made out by the plaintiff. In Anr;•+.a:<t cf last year, David Webb, living next der song to Mr's. Mason, lost three 10 hill And smiled to himself as lie retie and a cheque for 86:3 from a melee. along; of a pair'rf trouser.: in his home For he carried a pastry, juicy ant' while he was attending a service at choice, tin' Gospel hall- Sonic time later it. And it made the pious abbot rejoice. came to Mrs Mneen's ears that The coins in his purse jingled merrily she was suspected of st eating the He'd the best gold chain you ever did money and had perennally given Mr. Webb a s10 trill in the pest office and returned the balance wrapped in paper to Mr. Webb, her young son, Junior, acting as messenger. This Mrs. Mason strenuously de- nied in the witness beg 'Monday. But alas! and alacic! out stepped freer She denied all knowledge of the the wood, theft el. return of the money, or of That bold, bad outlaw, Robin Hood, -saying to Webb, on handing him Slit With 'his bow on his back and hie as alleged: "For God's calte don't say sword at his side, And a smile en his lips as the abbot ho spied "Oh, fine, fat abbot, I welcome thee! Today our guest of honor thou'lt be: But ere we hie thro' the merry, green wood, Let me taste thy pastry, so rich and so goed." The abbot prayed him to let hie• depart, To steal his pastry would break 'his heart— And lie heaved full many a woeful sigh, As Robin finished that goedly pie! And the abbot then did roundly curse When Robin prigged his heavy purse And wept and prayed with might and main When Robin took his long gold chain! "What! wilt not thou stay, holy abbot to dine? Our fare is quite as'good as thine— But I will not keep thee against thy will," So the abbot departed, ,cursing him • still - see; In short, the abbot had cause to be gay Ass he rode through Sherwood that summer's day. So the abbot again rode on his way, anything about this and I will get you the rest," as suggested by R. C. Rays defense counsel. Mrs. Mason said she first heard that her name was eenneeted with the theft from Toni Webb, brother of tine det'en.ieet. Thome, she said, had received hie information front Posit/met-'r ,lul,-s De:Jardine- She and her hushand, with the postmaster, visited David Webb's Ranee, but all Webb said wee: "I inn net saying she stole it, but she is the ane who gave it back to nue" "I would like to know whether or net vett accused my wife of tak- ing this money." John M. Mame, husband of the plaintiff, testified lit' asked David Webb, "No, I did not," was Webb's reply, according to wit- ness, "There is no slander," said his lordship, after the plaintiff's counsel had rested the case, "The action is dismissed without .costs" Frank Donnelly, plaintiff's coun- sel, explained to the court that the action was not launched with any hope of securing damages, but mere- ly to clear tip doubt cast on the lady's nein e. "I might point .out that the court does not think the lady stole the money," said Justice Kerwin, Have You Renewed Your Subscription? A GOO') MANY SUBSCRIBERS HAVE RENEWED THEIR SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 1933—HAVE YOU? The News -Record subscription has been reduced twenty-five percent. for 1933, while the quality of the paper has been in no way reduced. WP are spending just as much on it as when it was at the higher price; the reduction was not justified by any reduction in costs, soy far as the materials and services which make. up. a news- paper was concerned, but was made simply as a concession to the ye- aluced incomes of subscribers. It will be remembered, perhaps, that while prices of other commodities went pp and up, newspaper sub- 1ecriptions and advertising prices remained the same. Other sources of income upon which newspapers also depend, such as advertising, has also fallen off considerably, so that the in- come of the publisher is reduced quite as much, or snore than that of anyone else. Newspapers, generally, are all suffering the seine way but, be- lieving that a turn will conic, we are endeavoring to maintainour service to the public at the same 'high level as formerly, absorbing the losses ourselves,, so that when the upward turn does come we will not have a service reduced in quality, but will be carrying on, just as usual. But the circumstances stated above melee it imperative that mh- scriptiene be paid promptly. If ye,", o , '^.,.d ^^ Kindly See That It is Son''' ^ '