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The Clinton News Record, 1934-07-26, Page 4PAGE 4 ammegmemakimmorissiomosiummor yrs THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD, COOPER'S STORE NEWS �— l:. a` 4 7 Outstanding Of Ileds of ng O frL' July 26 27..28 SEE LARGE BILLS FOR ITEMS �.r. Values Sat.hors SPECIAL CLEARING PRICES ON ALL SUMMER LINES NOW ON A. T. COOPER. Phone 36w (Main. Store); 36j (Ready-to-wear Dept, 2nd floor) The Store With the Stock. Leaders in Lew Prices. 1 SPECIALS THAT ARE SPECIALS CARA NOME FACE POWDER 25c 25c CARA NOME; PEBRFUNIE' 33c BOTH FOR GARDENIA FACE POWDER 50c ' GARDENIA PERFUME 50c BOTH FOR ..... 365 COLD CREAM 365 VANISHING CREAM 365 HAND AND SKIN CREAM REAM . IN G CLEANSING IN G'LD LIQUIFYING 365 LIQ 39c REGULAR 50c. SPECIAL MI -31 TOOTH POWDER WITH SODIUM PIRBORATE er fect Pyorrhia Tooth Powder The P f y 35c �. Sr NOIRES PIIM B, CLINTON, ONT. PHONE 51 The Jenkins Family Hold Pleasant Celebration At "Woodlands" GATHERING HELD ON FARM TAKEN UP BY FIILST SETTLER The second Jenkins' family celebra- tended from Thomas. Jenkins and it tion, was held yesterday at Wood- will be worthwhile to hear some of lands Farm, • the Huron Road, . home his :history. I -le married Ellinor Glas- of the president, M1 • T. R. Jenkins, chodine who was a fine, upright wo- the farm on which the first man of man, and renowned for her beauty. the name to come to Canada settled, She is reported to have had, however, the family being among the earliest a Welsh temper. William Jenkins, settlers in Goderieh township. the oldest son of Thomas and Ellinor It is one hundred and one years Jenkins settled "Woodlands" farm in since Thomas Jenitins, the founder of 1833, one hundred and one years ago, the family in Canada, carne to this thus he was the first Jenkins in Can - country, and yesterday there were odaOwing their son's persuasion, sion one hundred and one members of the the parents, Thomas and Ellinor, carne family present at the gathering, out a few years- later and settled on some ,coming from Detroit, London,'. what is now Iierb. Jenkins' farm. Stratford', Mitchell, Weyburn, Sask., They were here only a few years as well as from all the surrounding rwhen in •1840 Thomas Jenkins found it necessary to traverse the Maitland river at the time of the freshet. Ac- companied by William Hicks and Frederick Rye he attempted to cross the river at the saw, mill ford to get potatoes for early planting. In about the middle of the stream the wagon wheel caught on a stone: , and. upset. Thomas Jenkins and Frederick Rye clung to the bottom of the box which was then uppermost. They floated down the river but ,disappeared under a cedar tree which projected intro and over the stream and were not seen alive again. William Hicks, the third of the party, caught the horse's tail and was dragged to shore by its aid. Thomas Jenkins' body was found on an island in the middle of the river a few days later. GREY FLANNEL PANTS Values up to $3.75 to clear at $2.95 HATCHWAY BUTTONLESS SUMMER UNDERWEAR Combinations, Balbriggan, Nainsook or Silk All Sizes In Stock Bathing Suits and Shorts Greatly Reduced DAVIS & HERMAN CLEANING, PRESSING AND REPAIRING AGENTS FOR GILLESPIES CLEANERS & DYERS, SEAFORTH IN communities. It was a beautiful day for such an affair, the place was an ideal one for it and Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins and Miss Mary Jenkins did everything in their power to snake their numerous guests feel at home and enjoy' themselves. The several committees also did their; share in making the event successful. It was a very hot afternoon,' so ice cream was served to the whole company during the afternoon, Jean Vodden, Ernie Salkeld, Elva Snell and Billy Jenkins serving the guests. A fine program was given, opened by a sing -song, led by Mr. Amos An- drews of Auburn, Mr. E. J. Jenkins in the chair. An interesting feature was a recitation of a long poem by Mr. Giles Jenkins of Goderieh, one of. the' oldest members of. the "family; Miss Marion Snell read an interest-. ing history of the family; Miss Ellen Charlesworth sang a solo, playing' her own aecompaninient and was en- cored; Mr. Grant Snell, Miss Marion ;Snell and Billy Jenkins rendered • a trio, which was enjoyed and Billy al- so contributed a couple of instrumen. tal solos; Miss Donna Stevens gave a very interesting travel talk, telling about a visit paid to Florida last winter; Mrs. Maitland Driver gave a couple of violin selections which were enjoyed; Miss Mildred Bell danced the Highland Fling in costume; Miss Maxine Knechel rendered a solo, Miss Harijet Wise alto contributed a sel- ection and Mrs. '!Ferris and Mrs. Louis Smith, two of the oldest members, sang "When You and I Were Young." A number of interesting family photographs were taken of the whole group and also of diverent members and groups,' which will be valuable souvenirs for future gatherings. And during the afternoon the oldest ment- hers present, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Ferris, Mr. Giles Jenkins and Miss Lily Hicks, -were etieh presented with flowers, Maxine Knetchel, Mildred Bell and Kenneth and Colin IvicMile Ian being chosen to present them. The- supper was of course all that could be expected on such an ems - ton, Mr. Herb. Jenkins and Mrs. Rees Jenkins being convenors of the com- mittee in charge, and they had many willing helpers. father -possessed. But still in my slumbers, sweet vis- ions will come, Of the days that are passed, and my old Ilouse at home. e h 'tis spent 0! I mourn for the Cot, where I allmytime From the first day of childhood to the height .of my prime And now to my sorrow, 't s no home for me, In that lonely old cot, that so near to the sea, But it's my desire, ne'er from this to roam, And spend my last days in my' new. I--Iouse and Ho WI Y.d»if'i.X .c ,Yu•..a�.:4nv .a.ic.....F M-/�w n..stn.. �.,+n xMMicvn FOR YOUR RUSH ORDER A CASE OF. GINGERALE ICE CREAM, Brick or Bullc. A DOZEN L'UNS, PIE OR TARTS COOKIES OR CAKE LEMONS, ORANGES OR BANANAS. A speedy delivery at any time of the day. WEN DORF'S Pastry, Candy, Ice Cream ATJBURN The Baptist Sunday School held their annual picnic. in Harbor ,Park, Goderieh, on Thursday afternoon last Week. Mr. G. Thompson of Timmins met- ered herelast' week to spend a few days On his return Mrs. Thompson and young son will return with him. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dawson were visitors with relatives near Listowel on Sunday last. Mr. A. Rollinson attended the Vet- eran's ; Picnic at Bayfield on Wednese day of this week. The Masonic brethren and their' families attended a picnic at the lake on . Wednesday afternoon last. The hot weather is bringing the grain on very fast in this district. Most of the wheat is cut and some oats, by next week cutting will be :general. Mr. Frank Washington was home ever the week -end from Guelph have been visiting friends at Atwood. Mr. and Mrs. Roy _Farrow and family of Mitchell have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. James John- ston. Mrs. Staples, Regina, accompanied by Miss Helen Stater, are spending a few days with Mrs. Edgar Lawson. Keith Arthur has returned from the Summer School near Sunset Beach. He reports a very pleasant week. A number of the young people of the continunity attended the open-air dance at Dungannon on Friday night, ' Mr. and Mrs. Herb. Gouier and family accompanied by Mrs. Harry Gouier attended a familypicnic at Stratford on Saturday. Mr. Stephen Medd of Woodstock is spending a few days with his mother and father. A number of men attended a bee at Ball's cemetery on Friday . after- noon. The purpose was the filling in It is reported that his widow, Ellin - or Glasehodine, remained a few days on the old homestead. One day she walked to 'Clinton' and on her return she found her log houseburned to the ground. The 'fireplace which was made of logs and mud alone remained. This formed an excellent place for swal- low's nests. She then went and lived with her oldest son, William, at "Woodlands," the present home of Mr. Rees Jenkins. Ellinor died in 1858 and both Thomas Jenldns and his wife are buried in Holmesville cemetery. William Jenkins, the oldest son of Thomas and Ellinor Jenkins settled Woodlands farm in 1833, one hundred and one years ago. William married Martha Thomas in Laugharne, Wales, but some of their children were born in Canada. William was a writer and has left records of many provi- dential escapes from death both when he lived in Laugharne, Wales, and in Canada. (Many of these were read, but we only reproduce a few.) The third 'winter in Canada, while cutting the second cut of hay out of a large stack which had a very heavy cap of snow on the top. While I was cutting away near the bot- tom I fancied I perceived the stack moving at the bot- tom. I made a spring and that in the right direction, got clear of the hay but was buried with snow from the top and was fast there until help. came. While chopping a large elm for browse for the- cattle, the snow was 4 feet deep in the woods at the time. One of the cows. corning out sooner than I expected and corning right un-• der where the tree would fall, the tree being near about to fall, I went as fast as I could to turn the cow a- side; while doing so, the teee came tumbling down, the trunk of which came down close to my side.. One morning, on the farmyard, while about to yoke up;the hull, he struck at me with his left horn in the lower part of the abdomen; He rip- ped up my pants, vest and shirt, also three or four inches of my skin off my breast. The right horn striking me -on the left side, knocked me down and cracked two of my ribs. While logging I was standing up out of the way on the top of a large log heap. While the oxen were run- ning in with the top cut of a small tree, the chain was from 4 to 5 feet from the end. The ,end struck a small stub which 'caused the other end to fly up over the log heap where I was standing with the point of my handspike in the crutch of the logs, the top end in my right hand. It broke the handspike off in the middle and sent it a whirling, taking the skin off my hand and passing close to my body. WILLIAM JENKINS, , J D , where he is taking a short course• of the north side. About 50 loads of. Mr, and Mrs. A. Andrew and chil- dirt were drawn. It will be necei-• dren and other members of the sexy to have two more bees before Washington fasniiy, also Mr. and the work is fully completed. The Mrs. 0, E. Erratt attended the Jen. kins'' family gathering at "'Wood- lands Farm,`" 'Clinton, yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Adams have returned to Toronto after a. visit here. Mr. and Mss.. Frank IHibbert and Ilarold of Goderieh have been visit- ing Mrs. M. Hill. • Miss Dorothy Castle of Ayr has visiting friends in Kitchener. been the guest of Miss Edith • Schultz. Mr, and Mrs. Snyder of Willow This is the 56th year of the Cana - Grove have been the guests of Mr. dian National. Exhibition. The bene, and Mrs. John Yungblutt. fit of that experience is gladly ex- Miss n MissVivian McKni ht of Harris, tended to deputotions of exositio 'Eon 'has been visiting with Miss Win- officials .from the United States and Howson. ' ;'n! many other parte of the world who snie aMrs. 0.: Schultz and ,.Miss Clara come to Toronto for "pointers." trustees were pleased with the work accomplished: On August 5th there will be a me- morial service at the cemetery.' The Baptist congregation will be in charge of the service and Rev. Wen. Raithby of, St. Thomas, an old Au- burn boy, will be the speaker. Mrs. A. Kirkonnel and family are Home. 'WILLIAM JENKINS, March 1870, Woodlands Farm. In the year 1844 a great misfortune befell William Jenkins in the death of his livestock. They did not have es nough land cleared to grow fodder as we do and they depended on browse to feed their cattle in winter. The snow was so deep that they could not get feed for them and 18 of 25 head of cattle died of starvation. People had their depression periods in those days also. You have heard only a short his- tory of our most' prominent ancestors but as the. Jenkins' family has many descendants from these, it would be advisable to work up our family tree —Marion Snell, Historian. LONDON ROAD Mrs. Lebeau has returned from a visit in 'Windsor. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jackson and Ed- na and IIar•ry, Blyth, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. N. Manninb. Marjorie McMichael of IIullett is visiting her cousins, Lois and Mil- dred ltse. Mr.Wiand Mrs. 'Cecil Cooper attend- ed a reunion of their family at Teen - bull's Grove on Sunday. Members of the family with husbands and wives were present from Blyth Clin- ton, Lucan, Port Colborne and Strat, 'BLYTH Union Cemetery held their annual meeting recently at which the follow- ing financial report was given: Bal- ance from last audit, $16.29; accrued interest $9.38; sale of lot, $45; from lot owners for upkeep, $102,; total receipts, $172.67; expenditures, $131.- 67; 131:67 outstanding accounts, $27; bal- ance on hand, $14; Perpetual Care fund deposited with Public Trustees for investment, Bank of Commerce, $350; total, $425. R. J. Powell and W. H. Monett, auditors; Russel Richmond, sec.-treas. Among those who came for the re- union at School Section No. 13, East W'awanosh on July 25, were Mrs. Thos. Dougal and granddaughter Isa- bell Robertson. of Elgin, Man.; Roy Black of Manitoba, Man., the latter being a brother of Mrs. Wm. Bennett of town. The recently organized Woman's Association of the United Church have the following officers for the next six months: pres., Mrs, G. D. Leith; vice -pees.,, Mrs. R. Rich - mends; sec., Mrs, Harry Philips; asst: sec'y., Mrs. N. P. Garrett; treas., Mrs. J. S. Chillew; press sec., Mrs. A. M. Coiclough; church flowers, Mrs. C. Graeber; manse committee, Mrs. D. Floody, Mrs. G. D. Leith, Mrs. N. Leslie, Mrs. Jas, Laidlaw, Miss M. Lociclie, Mrs. H. McElroy. The table decorations were in charge of Mr. Wilmer Wallis and he certain- ly did his job well, many remarking on the profusion and the good taste displayed. After supper the business meeting was held and the following obicers were appointed: President: E. J: Jenkins, London. Secretary: Miss Laura Snell, Lon- desbora. The place of meeting next year was left over for the executive to consider. Mr. Athos Andrew, was appointed convenor of sports •committee, Mrs. Wes. Stevens, eefreslnents. Mr. T. R. Jenkins, Mr. IIerb. Jen- kins, Mrs. Charlesworth were appoint- ed a committee to arrange for the erection of -a cairn in the cemetery at Holmesville in memory of the found, er' of the fancily, with power to act, and report next year, Misses Marion and Laura Snell and Irene Vodden were appointed a committee to arrange a family tree. Before thio company broke up Mr. George Jenkins' and Mr. Ames An- drew moved a vote of thanks to the Bost and hostesses, Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Jenkins and Miss Mary Jenkins, and the whole :company heartily sang "For They are Jolly Good Fellows." Following is the history, in part, as read by Miss Marion Snell: 00 El TBURS., JULY 26, 1934 WINGHAM: Henry Flxter, 'who.' for the past eleven years had been in failing health, passed away at his residence here on Monday. He was born in London, Ont.,' January ` 30, 1864, where he resided until 36 years ago when he moved to Wingham. He served 42 years with the Grand Trunk Railway and at the time of his retirement 11 years age was serving in the capacity of engineer. Ii 1892 he ws married in St. Marys to Annie McDonald also of London. He was a member of Wingham Lodge 286, A.F. & A. M., having joined 4 November 5, 1907. Surviving are three sons and, three daughters, Rus- sell and George, Windsor; Thomas, Missoula, Mont.; Mrs, T. Clelland; of ie Atwood; Mrs. Brand Windsor; M Donalda home; also one brother; George of the Experimental Farm, Ottawa; one sister, Mrs. F. Steven-. son, Ottawa. SEAFORTE: The famous travel- ling British Consols senior softball team of Toronto defeated the Sea - forth intermediate "B" team 16;-11, in an exhibiton game Saturday af- ternoon. The game was full of hits, with errors marring some innings. The locals played some good ball at times, but fell down in the, pinches. Seven homers were clouted, five off Bill Cudmore, the local pitcher, and one each from Dick and McDowell of Bri- tish Consols. GODE'RIGH: While tourist traffic on land may be comparatively quiet this year, such is not the'. case on water, for not in five years have se many private yachts called at this port, according to Harbormaster MacDonald, who keeps a record. ,The highest number for any one day was nine, all from United States points, mostly Detroit and ports • on Lake Erie. The length of stay here is ae bout one day. SFJAFORTH: The Band and Legion garden party held in Victoria Park last Friday was a great success. A large crowd attended and stayed un- til the last number on the program. Afterwards a dance was held in Car - no's Hall with Ed. Daly's orchestra supplying, the music. Two refresh- ment booths and a wheel of fortune were kept busy. Hans, ducks, chic- kens, cherries and baskets of grocer- ies were prizes on the wheel. Dur- ing the evening a splendid program was enjoyed by all. The band .march•9 ed from the town hall and attracted the crowd to the park. ,SEAFO-RTH.: A. special meeting of the town council was held Friday evening last. A. bylaw for the trans- fer of the Wolverton Flour Mills was passed. This property will now be- long to the town. A motion was passed that Monday, Aug. 6, be pro- claimed civic holiday. It was also decided that the curfew bell be rung each evening at nine o'clock. The first ringing of the bell was on Sat- urday evening. The curfew ringing was brought about by the recent mis- chief some loca boys have got into, that of taking some 'empty sacks from one store and selling them to a local seed merchant. The mayor and some councillors were 'in favor of teaching the boys a lesson and allow- ing them freedom but some of the others voted to have them punished 'by letting the law take its course. The latter won so the boys will be proceeded against. Mr. and Mrs. F. Thompson, De- troit are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. n ccoi byMrs. Moffatt. They, accompanied Moffatt, spent Wednesday with :the Misses Davies at Kintail, Mrs. Waigate .Tebbutt of Jowett; Sask., and Miss Pearl Fisher and Mr. T. J. Gallegar, Goderieh, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. M. Wiltse. Billy, small son of Reeve and, Mrs. H, M. Haniy, is now obliged to lie on his back for some time. ,Sorry to know the wee laddie has some, trou- ble in his legs and was taken to Lon- don for examination with the re- sult that he has been placed in a cast. Vile trust this treatment will prove beneficial. It's tough luck to have to stay put for any length of time in summer weather, and espece Tally when its so hot. A ROMANTIC HISTORY OF THE CANADIAN PIONEERS OF THE JENKINS' FAMILY William Thomas Jenkins was born: in Laugharne, Carmarthenshire, South Wales, in, 1783. Laugharne, was a village with. a , castle and church. The castle was very beauti- ful and pisturesquely situated in the hilly country. Near by was a moun- tain where the Jenkins' often went for picnics which provided entertain- ment. Their farm was large and. they kept a herdof about 100 cows. They made their living by making cheese from the milk. For this pure ;pose they had a cheese factory and had hired help. Thomas Jenkins and his wife, Ellie nor Glaschodine, were married in the beautiful old church in Laugharne and their children were born in Wales, ' They were, William, R.tchard John, Elizabeth . and Lydia, The Jenkins 27th day of March, 1871. This shows us that life in Canada in the pioneer days was a difficult and dangerous business. William was also a poetand we still have some of his poems. One of these entitled "The Old House at. Home," written in 1870, refers to his home in Laugharne. VARNA COUNTY NEWS SEAFORTH: Rev. T. Church and Rev. 'Charles Malcolm of the Eg- mondville United church and congre- gation and the Northside church are co-operating for the holi- days. Sunday morning Rev. C. Mal- colm conducted a union service, his athem e being "Byways are not High- ways" - ways" rn Northside United church, Seaforth, and in the evening in the Egmondville United Church on "The Story of Balance." 'SE'AFORTR The monthly meet- ing of the McKillop branch of the W. M. S. of First Presbyterian Church was held on Thursday after- noon at the home of Mrs. William Drover. Mrs. J. L. Bell conducted the devotional exercises, Mrs. J. M. Govenlock sang a solo accompanied by Mrs. McMillan. Mrs. Merton A. Reid read an excellent paper on "Peace," and Mss. Russell Dorranco recited a poem. SEAFORTH: Seventy-five mem. hers of the Murray.Gibson clan at- tended the annual reunion picnie held in Jowett's Grove in Bayfield on Thursday afternoon and took part in an interesting program of Sports and games. The weather was a bit show- ery but the event proved most enjoy- able. GODERICH: Lists of tax arrears totalling 811,500 have been mailed to V01'101.16 reeves by County Treasurer Erskine, They involve 15 out of 24 municipalities in Huron County. There are lake front lots at Bayfield and in Colborne township, Morris, Colborne and Howiek townships lead i n farmers' arrearages, while Brussels tops the urban, nunicipal- ities. The list will be published in the Ontario Gazette of August 4 and lists of. respective municipalities in papers in municipalities involv- ed. This is being done for the first time. Heretofore only the notice of insertion of complete list was inserted in county newspa- pers and it was claimed only a bak- er's dozen ever saw the list in the Ontario Gazette. The change was authorized by county council in June. The sale will take place November 7th.. Mrs. Mary T. Rathwell of South- wold is visiting her sister, Mrs, Margaret :Reid. Mr. Lewis Taylor had the misfor-; tune lately to have' his hand badly crushed and is under the care of a doctor. Mrs. McAsh of London visited her son here over the week -end. Mr. W. Sheredown of Goderieh is spending a few days with his aunt, Mrs. J. Mossop. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blue and 'chil- dren of Detroit are spending their holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Joe An. derson. Mrs: Fred Onions and Mr. Melvin Omens of Detroit called on friends around St. Helens Iately. Mr, 'and Mrs. Piekwood and two children of New Yorlc are visiting at the .home of the lady's brother, Mr. John Cameron. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dougherty' and. Gwendolyn have returned to their hone in Guelph after spending a week with Mrs. R. 8. Woods. Miss Anna Stuart of Toronto is holidaying with her mother, Mrs, A. Stewart, Messrs. Ceot'l, Harold and Percy Hyde of Kincardine spent Sunday at the home of' their parents. ' Mr. and Mrs. Jas. McFarlane and son, Walter, spent the . week -end at the home of Mr. Gordon McPherson. Mr. Geo.. Olathe of Hamilton called on friends, here one day last week. Mr: Alex. McLellan of Chicago go spent a day here recently. Old house at Home At the old house at home, where my forefathers dwelt, When a child at the feet of my moth- er I knelt; Where she taught the the prayers, when she read me the page, • Which if infancy lisps; 'tis the solace of age My heart 'mid all changes, wherever I roam, r Never loses the love of my old House at home. Butnow the old House is no dwelling for me, The house of the stranger, it is hence- forth to be And ne'er shall I view it, or roam "as a guest; family to which we belong all des, O'er the ever green fields' that my WALTON: Rev.. Mr. Cumming of Duff's Church, is enjoying Itis belie days in thegood old-fashioned way. The Young People's Society has withdrawn it meetings for July and August. The minister is utilizing these Sunday evenings by holding brief, bright services.The attendance is increasing. Miss Davidson, organ- ist and choir leader, ie co-operating heartily as is also the •choir assisted by Mrs. Finglatid. All the offerings at these meetings are devoted to the M. and M. fund and it is voted a pleasant and profitable way to spend the Sundtry evening. WINGIIAM: While working in his laboratory on ,Mohdayy Dr. A. W. Irwin, dentist, had his hand badly burned when an explosion occurred from oil which he was using. .The burn is of such a nature that it has been necessary to have the entire Visitors from the United States are amazed at the scope and magnitude of the Canadian National Exhibition. No annual exposition in the United States or elsewhere in the world com- pares with it in the matter of size and diversity. CENT A MILS; BOUND TRW DARGA§N FARES From CL wT©t AUG. 4 I AUG. 3-4. 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