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The Clinton New Era, 1891-02-13, Page 8tOn t g >trBID .Y, ww3T UAuy ta, 18Q1 LOCAL NQTJCES. ell gle and Doable Harness, Horse 401otbtng, &o. ,Iobuston 4 Armour, - Po'tatgeeWanted,-10,000 bush- ele, Highest price paid CANTELON EMS Clinton. J. TWITCHELL is offering from 10 to 20 per cent, off winter goods to clean them out and make room for spring attack. LOGS.. LOGS Stapleton Salt Works is pre - 77 erred to take any quantity of LOGS Orme coming season, ldiocipally Elm and Bass- wood. Also Stave Bolts and Cordwood. (down ia.airtro. LOCAL LEGISLATURE. -+The Local 1. g'Hlature was formally Opened on inesday; the honor of Seconding like address from the throne falling le the lot of the member for West Huron, Mr J. T. Garrow. In all probability the House will be ad- journed on Friday. to give members on both sides a chance to taka part in the general elections. IMPROOINGI VERY SLOWLY.—Mr Olean, of Colborne, who recently underwent a surgical operation here, has been spending some time at the home of his brother, and was down -here last week on a visit. He ap- pears to be improving, but it is very slowly, and it will be a good while before he has recovered his wonted health. RETURNING OFFICER.—Mr W. T. Whitely, of the News Record, has been appointed Returning Officer for the West Riding. He deserves the appointment, and will no doubt discharge the duties satisfactory. In case he has not time to write his editorials during the election, we would like to offer him a little help, as we think we could give the read- ers of the News Record some pointers that would enlighten them 011 mat- ters political. VERBAL CONTRACTS.—DSR' EDIT- OR, DEAR, SIR,—In reference to what ,you said in a late issue, about a ver- bal bargain or contract, was all right as far as it"went, but there is'another point I would like to have broughtout, if you think well to do so. It is this. Is there no class of people we can expect to regard their word as their bond in all kinds of bargains or con- tracts. Your?, INQUIRER, [It would certainly be much better if every man's word was as good as his bond, much better, even, if every person's word could be depended upon, but unfortunately, it is not so, hence the necessity of written agreements to make contracts binding. -.-ED NEW Enesel LOCATED AT LAST.—It happene at the Seaforth station on Monde last as No. 4 was going west, throug some mistake a piece of baggage -la belled "H. E. L. L., Clinton," wa put out off the baggage car on th station platform here. The mistake was discovered by the veteran bag- gageman, familarly known" as Bob Roberts, who said:—"That piece of baggage marked H. E. L. L., goes to Clinton, as the owner lives there." We always thought his satanic ma- jesty lived in that hamlet.—Seaforth Sun. [The reason why the editor of the Sun so often yisits Clinton is at last explained; it must be' to confer with his Superior Officer.] STILL THEY Go —A couple of es- timable young ladies, well known to Clintonians, they having resided here for some time, have, left the state of singleness for that of wedded bliss, being married at the residence of their father, on the 13th con of Hul- lett, on Wednesday of last week. We refer to Misses Annie and Sophia Barr, the former marrying Mr Geo King, now of Bayfield, the latter Mr D. Moffet, of Manitoba. Anoth- er Clintonian who was married last week was Miss Jennie Walker, daughter of the late Robert Walker, who has joined her fate to that of a popular young farmer of Goderich township, Mr John Elliott. All these parties were well known, high- ly esteemed, and have the good wish- es of their friends for their future well being. Ad 1�QR EIS A'll'.riENT,IO1!T A meeting el Reformers and ail }n- terestrd in advancing the cause of the Liberal candidate ie this Riding, will be }geld in the Cornea Chamber, on MONDAX EVENING next, for or- ganization aed other purposes. 4 full attendance is desired. Local Notes Mrs Downs, ,of Toronto, is visiting friends in town. Three dogs were poisoned in town on Friday night last. The Spring Mslzes take place at Goderich, on April 13th. Mr John Snyder captured a full- sized butterfly the other day. " Mrs Hill, of Bruseels, mother of Mr J W Hill, is here on a visit. A flag pole was erected in the pub- lic school front yard, on Saturday. The Clinton Gun Club will hold their monthly shoot on Monday next. Mrs Charles Robb, of Dakota, is visiting her father in-law, Mr Wm. Robb. Mrs H. Andrews has been laid up with an attack of grippe, but is now somewhat better. Miss Lizzie Beesley, after being confined to the house for two weeks, is again able to be out. Mr E. Dinsley did not succeed in selling any of the property offered by auction last Thursday. Dr Horsey, an old Clintonian, is going to try and redeem North Grey, in the Liberal interest. Mitchell town hall and council room are nowlighted with electric light, and Clinton should be the same. Over $300 have been subscribed by persons willing to assist Mr Hugh Moore in the re -erection of his tannery.. The roller rink is all the go, the boys and girls they do just so; they pass around—sometimes they bump —and even fall upon their r—p. The members of the Fire Brigade held their hnnuat supper at Kennedy's hotel, on Wednesday evening, Chief Coats in the chair; they spent a good time together A team belonging to Mr Jas Beatty got away from their driver on Satur- day, and bolted through town at a lively pace, landing at the stable without damage. There are not many men who ']lard saw logs with a team so valuable as that used by Mr A. Innis, of Stanley, who was last week' using a team valu- ed at $1,500, and they are worth it too. A quantity of ship timber was de• livered here last week for Mr D. Mc- Cuaig. It was pretty hard work hauling it in, as the sleighing bad about disappeared. The Dominion Grange is in session at London, among those present from this section bieng :—Geo Hood, Sun- shine; John Cuming, Londesboro; d P Kepinstall, Fordwicb; D McTavish, y Stanley; Robt. Currie Wingham. h Owing to the contiguity of the gen- - eral elections, J W Bengougb, of s Grip, has cancelled his engagement e here for the 3rd of March; he will, however, likely take it later on, so that our towspeople will not be so greatly disappointed. FROM HAND TO MOUTH.—Clinton is not a place that has many real downright poor in its midst, yet we are sorry to say that it has some who have found it hard enough work dur- ing the present winter to provide for the actual requirements of sustenance. We know of one family, who during exceedingly cold weather, had no fire other than a few twigs cut from fruit trees; what they did for food no one knows. Another family, in which were several small children, even in a like predicament, and the children pattered around a cold and cheerless home in their bare feet. We were told of one aged couple, whose only nourishment for some time was bread and water, and we have heard of others who have been reduced even lower than this. For- tunately these cases are rare, and assistance has been given wherever it has been found to be necessary. DEBATE,—On Tuesday a large number of students and others at- tended the first meeting of the Col- legiate Institute Literary Society which was held in the spacious assembly room at 9 o'clock. The chair teas occupied by the President, Mr Burgess, B A, who presented the program of the afternoon. The sud- den stroke of an afflicting cold had struck some ot the male members of the Glee Club, and so the audience were deprived of an excellent treat. Miseee Cooper, Fair and Porterfield delighted everyone with a beautiful rendition t f "Anna Lee," Mies J Holmes read a selection in good style, after which the subject of in- terest of the afternoon was intreduc- •ed, namely the debate "Resolved that capital punishment ehould be abolished." The points of the affirm- ative were eloquently and impress- ively delivered by Messrs Brown, W O and R 3 Richardson , whilst the negative was upheld by Messrs Fer- guson, Hagen and Stanbury. The decision was left to a committee, whichdecided in favor of the affirma- tive. The next meeting of the society will bo held on Monday, 26th inst. Rev Dar Tongs, of Fleshertonelate of Blyth, writes:—"Find enclosed subscription to NEW..ERA, It is a very welcome visitor, I can assure you. So far we have had a good year in Fleshexton, and we are doing our very best for God and humanity." Mr David Stewart, formerly, with T. Tipling, who has been visiting friends and relatives in Huron for a couple of months, left on Monday afternoon for home, Spokeane Falls, Wash. Mrs Stewart will remain for another month or so .before joining her husband. The Blyth Standard comes out in a new dress, has changed from an eight to a four page paper, and is all print- ed at home. For a village the size of Blyth itis a good, live paper, but the editor has made a mistake in at- tempting So much; he will find the work of running both sides more than he expects. ` FARMS RENTED,—What is known as the David Baer farm, in Colborne, owned by Mr James Stavely, of town, has been rented to'Mr Thos Penning- ton, of Goderich township, for a term of five years. Mr Wm Connell, of Goderich township, has rented his farm for one year to Mr Nelson Churchill, for something over $100, the ownerto'still reside on the farm. Mr James Irving (son:of Mr John Irving, Clinton) writes from Los Angeles, February 4th, as follows:— It affords me much pleasure to en- close herewith my subscription to your most interesting of all papers, for another year. Brother Frank and I are still located here; he is connected with a Large dry goods house, and seems to be doing first rate. We have quite a flourishing "Canadian American Society" here, whose object is that of social inter- course. There are about 200 mem- bers and their entertainments, wh ich occur about twice a month, are very interesting and bring together a great many Canadians, To this We 'nay add the following paragraph from a recent Los Angeles paper:— Jimmie Irving, one of the best train dispatchers in the employ of the Southern Pacific, has been transferred to Division Superintendent Muir's private office, as stenographer, Church Work. Rev A. H. Drumm, who has been under treatment here for his throat, left last week tor Toronto. The members of the W C T U will meet at Miss Moore's rooms, on Fri- day afternoon, to sew for the poor. The annual meeting of the congre- gation of Willis church was held last (Thursday) night, and also a congre- gational social. Ensign David Moore, late of Wood- stock, (son of Mr E. Moore, Clinton,) hes been promoted to the position of General Secretary to Adjt. Leonard, of the Ottawa Division of the Salva- tion Army. A course of lectures on the Prophe- pgies of Daniel and Revelations, re - 'ruling to the second coming of Christ, will be given by Rev 3, A. Osborne, in the Baptist church every Friday evening, commencing this Friday, February 3rd. Mayor Doherty to take the chair. The Ronan Oaltholia, having conn' pleted the purchase of the oldPres` byterian church property—lately 900 Copied by P. E. Hayward' -"-are mak, ing arrangement)] to have It iltted up for church purposes, and there will likely be a big time when it is for- mally opened, The eighth regular meeting of the Willie Ohurch Young People's Moo - elation was held on Monday envening last, the President, Mr James Scott, in the chair: The meeting opened with devotional exercises, and after the regular buainese was disposed of, the program proceeded as follows: Solo, Mr W. Harland; quartette, Mise A. Jackpot], Mies Gibson, 'Messrs Jackson and Spaulding ; address, " Difficulties of foreign missions," Rev A. D. McDonald; duet, Mra W. Goats and Miss Rippey; duet, Miss Porterfield and T. Jackson. Mr Mc• Donald has held an enviable place in the hearts of the Presbyterians of Clinton for years past, and this feel- ing was greatly augmented by bis stirring address, his appealing and encouraging words, as he spoke in glowing terms of the work that was being done, and that would and should be done in the cause of mis- sions at home and abroad. It ever remains the duty of every heart that is honest with itself to obey the com- and of Christ, "Go ye into all the world and preach the Gospel to every creature." Increasing and deepening interest is being manifested in the special religious services being held here by Rey A. H. Renton, and quite a num. ber have already professed conversion, while many others are under convic- tion. On Sunday evening Ratten- bury street church was packed by persons interested in the meetings, and Mr Ranton's sermon from the words "I am not ashamed of' the Gos- pel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation," was one of' the most powerful that has been delivered here for some time. In fact all of bis sermons have been powerful onee, the truth being forcibly and clearly presented. The services this week are being held in Ontario street church, large numbers being present each evening. On Sunday morning, commencing at 10.30, a union service of both congregations will be held in Ontario street church, no service be- ing held in Rattenbury street church, and in the evening both congregations will unite in Rattenbury St. church, no service being held in Ontario St. church at both of which services Mr Renton will preach. His morning topic will be "Perfect Love." He will hold an afternoon service, for men only, in the town hall at 3. p. m. on Sunday. West Huron, • The Conservative Convention will meet at Smith's Hill to day, Friday, to decide upon a candidate. It seems to be a foregone conclusion that Mr Porter will receive the nomination, though other names are freely • men- tioned. SOUTH HURON LIBERALS JOHN MCMILLAN THE CHOICE The Reform convention at Bruce - field, on Wednesday, was an immense aflair; although the number of dele- gates properly entitled' to vote was only 109, there were over 300 persons present, such was the interest mani- fested, and quite a number could not get inside the hall; as some one very tersely pat it, "South Huron was a hive, and the Grits were swarming." The basis of representation had been slightly cbangedewhich led to a little discussion, but, this settled, the work of the Convention proper was quickly proceeded with, nominations being made openly, and the following per- sons proposed: John McMillan, ek M P., Hullett D McGillicuddy, Goderich Signal R H Collins, Exeter M Y McLean, Seaforth Expositor Ni C Cameron, Goderich R Holmes, Clinton New Era Thos Frazer, Stanley John Hannah, Seaforth W Doig, Tuckersmith These persons were called upon to speak, and all retired except Mr John McMillian. Mr Cameron was not present, though Mr McGillicuddy spoke in his behalf, some having ex- pressed the opinion that Mr Cameron should again be given an opportunity of representing the South. Many were surprised that Mr McLean, of the Expositor, declined nomination, as the opinion seemed general that he would be a candidate, as he has many warm friends in the riding. On a ballot being taken, it was found that Mr McMillan had a sub• atantial majority ofthose cast, (al- though Mr Cameron polled a good vote,) and McMillan's nomination was made unanimous, the whole crowd rising to their feet and cheering vociferously. After giving three cheers for the candidate and Queen the meeting broke, the best of feeling prevailing throughout. There has been a good deal of indiscriminate and possibly injudic- ious talk concerning this riding, and it will likely cease now. That Mr John McMillan has n strong hold on the affections and sympathies of the people is self-evident, and he de- serves it all; as a representative far- mer there are few men who have done more for farmers than he has, and his position in the Hou9e has brought him into prominence. That he will be elected and continue to be the able representative of South Huron goes without saying. Though Mr Cameron's name was voted on, he was really not an op- ponent ot Mr McMillan. His able services to the Reform party in the past were conceded by all, and we believe that no one will be more pleased ;to see Mr McMillan in the house than he. It has been supposed that jealousy existed between Seaforth and other parts of the riding, but the Seaforth re- presentation could not have been more courteous and considerate than they were. The action of Mr M. Y. Mc - Lean was magnanimity itself. His name was freely used as a possible candidate, and he bas not a few supporters who would have liked to see it put to a ballot, but he de- cided otherwise, and showed clearly that he had the beat interests of the Reform party at heart. In every way the Convention was a big success, and just as enthusiastic as it was big. allor lio Days Only e e Before we enter stook and wind up the year's business, on Saturday we begin with some startling prices. We want to make SATURDAY the biggest day in the month. $300 wanted. Remember these - prices last only ten days. RICMS Cottons - - 5c 7c Cottons - - 7c 9c Shirtings - . 7c 40c Shirtings . . 8c '121- Shirtings, 122Shirtings, best 10c 15c Ginghams . 5c 8c Ginghams . 8c 12i Toweling's . . 32c 6c Toweling's . 5c 8c Grey Flannels 12i 16c G.Flannels(a11 mool)20 30 HeavyShirts(!ool)40 75c Top Shirts . 45c 75c Corsets • . 25c 40c AT WOIITH Dress Goods 4c 8c Dress Goods 8c 121c Dress Goods 10c 15c Cashmeres 25c 40c Stockings(Woo1)10c 25c Gloves - - 10c 25c Buttons - 5c 10c Embroideries 2c 5c Embroideries 5c 8c Embroideries 8c 12ac Art Muslins 81c I21c Art Muslins 10c 15c Corsets - -' - 40c 60c BestCoratts 90c $1.25 We want every man, woman and child to come and see us on SATURDAY. We want to make this the biggest boom ever heard of in the County. OBERTSON RE,AT CASH STORE THE COMING. MPAICJd �A 1..mnants Previous to entering stock on Feb. ° 2na, we will otter all our Remnants, and Ends AT HALF THE O]TGINAL COST° m3.A.TRJci-.A.Ite In all classes of Heavy Winter Goods. JOHN WISE1VfAN THE LOW PRICED STORE. fi Stock -taking SALE During the next two weeks we will be taking stock, pre- paratory to getting in the New Spring Stock, which we expect will be large and good value, and in order to " clear out surplus "stock and winter goods, we will give you the biggest bargains ever offered in Clinton. Many, lines will be ,,ffered at cost and some less. We intend to reduce our stook in all the different departments. • DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS,- FURS APS,- FURS and CARPETS NO RESERVE TAILORING, -MANTLE & DRESS Making - In first-class Style. We will CUT FREE all Tweeds and Cloth bought from us for the next two weeks. SPECIAL We want to clear out 3000 Pairs Boots, Shoes Rubbers, Overshoes, 84c. before getting in New Spring Goods, and we will give you the best value ever offered to the trade of this town. This is no blow but the honest truth. Come and see. This will be a cash sale and only last two weeks. Plumsteel - - Gibbings CL2NTQN egeet . Jan. 15,1891 BEESLEYT For the coming Spring Campaign we will be in a better position than ever before to offer one of the handsomest stocks of Roadymado Clothing Ever shown by us yet. We are now busily engaged in the manufacture of our new goods, and in a few days will show a complete range in every department of our immense establishment. A strict adherence to the Clothing business, makers of our own Clothing, and confining as we do our entire time, capital and brains to its perfection, is the reason why we say and believe that OurCLOTHING is the BEST In workmanship, every late improvement of worth, every strengthening idea in construction, and the best materials are used, while our patterns are cut from life, and our styles taken from the most authoratative chan- nels. Our order department has become so well known that a lengthy explanation is unnecessary. Suffice it is to say that every garment is finished in the highest de- gree of workmanship, Etyle and fit. All communica- tions regarding samples, prices, &c., will receive prompt attention. X X X Jackson Brothers Clothiers, Furnishers and Hatters. CLINTON, ONT. EW COODS A1loverE MBROIDE RIE S for Ladies and Children in Skirt Lengths. BARGAINS in Narrow Widths Ladies&OhildrensWhitewear Stock Full and Complele in all lines. Special Value, Now Styles -and Fine Goods. 000 Fingering and Saxony Yarns, Woollen Shawls, BARGAINS FASCINATORS, HOODS, CLOUDS, Ladies Black & Colored KID GLOVES; CORSETS, Ladies and ChildrensWHITEWEAR IN Decide to visit our store, inspect our winter.. compare our prices and qualities with others; and then proceed to make the most of this grand opportunity t(�' ib w. secure bargains. lteesley's Great Millinery Emporium. The Ladies FavorLo Eslabllsh�ont :w