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The Clinton New Era, 1898-03-04, Page 8TRH CLINTON NEW Eia Chilton dear ibru FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 1898 LOCAL NOTICES. -warp Found.—Owner oan have Banc as caul* at NEw Slaa Office. Bo students,—Warm. comfortable rooms in prilvato family. Apply at NSW ERA Office. Small Black Fur Cape Lost.— Somewher In Clinton. Finder will confer a favor b leaving It at Cooper's Book Store, Fekrtiteked ROOM, with or without board central looality, terms reasonable, MRS WALTER COATS MASONIC,—J. B. Tierney, D. M„ of the Masonic lodge, was in town yester- day on bis way to visit Luean lodge. He will visit St. Mary on Monday, Mit- chell, on Tuesday; Baden, on the lith; Hamburg, 14th; Stratford, ISth, and Clinton early in April. EARLY CHIOKENS.—The first bat ch of chickens for 1898 in this part of the country, by a ben, was gut by Geo. Swallow, grocer, breeder of taorough- e bred Gu den Wyandotte; they were Y hatched ion Feb. 25th, and as smart as thugh they were in the sunny days of y. RAILWAY NOTES.—The G.T.R. has cut tickets to meet the reduced rate of the C.P.R., and the consequence is that there is considerable local traffic. At the rate the railway companies are now selling tickets, it is almost as cheap uow to *ravel as to stay at home. Quite a number of persons are prepay- - iug to move westward in the spring. MARRIED IN THE WEST.—Mr A. L. - Cottle, second son of Mr Geo. Cottle, i of town, was married at 4054 Market St., St. Louis, on Feb. 16th, to Miss Helen Stotyregan, in the presence of f fifty invited guests Judging from the list, of beautiful presents, the young couple must have been held in high esteem by the people of St. Louis. ENTERTAINMENT.— Court Clinton, No. 470, have arranged with Cole's - ; Speciality Calor two nights entertain rnent in the Town Hall, Monday and Tuesday next, 7th and 8th. This Co. is highly spoken of by the press and oth- ers. They distribute tickets for pres- ents the Gist night to be drawn the second night of show. For further particulars see hills and posters. Plan ' of hall at Jackson Bros. Admission 15 cents, reserved seats 25 cents. Sewn *ouzo. LIABLE TO ERRORS. — These are some advantages to papers using what is known as a "ready print"—that is, the inside of the paper printed in To arouto or elsewhere. But there are al so disadvantages. Fur instance the Exeter Advocate uses a ready -pi int, and the issue of last week, on the in side, was headed "Blenheim World, Jan. 2O"—white on the outside it was beaded and dated for Exeter. There was evidently an annoying mix-up o parcels somehow. SCHOOL REPORT.—The following is the result of the examinations in Div. I. of the Model School for February:— Sr. Section—Edna Manning and Lily Agnew equal, Maud Dowzer and Stan ley Baer egoal, May Armstrong, Jean Macpherson, Peatl McDonald, Fanny Shipley, Howard Porter, Carrie Ship- ley, Annabel McEwen and Alice Worthington. Jr. Section—Jean Car- ling, Edna Aitken, Harry Brewer, Fred Hill, Jennie Jones, A. Brewer, John McConnell. Probably next month the marks of each pupil in the class will be given. MAGISTERIAL.—On Friday last May- or Holmes held an investigation into an alleged case of arson. Adam Holmes, of McKillop, was charged 'with setting fire to a house belonging to James Nicholson, also of that town- ship. The fire occurred last April. Several witnesseswere examined, but not one particle of direct evidence was given to support the charge. There was considerable"hearsay statements" and rural gossip, but not the slightest Thing on which defendant could he ▪ committed, and the case was dismiss- ed with costs, Mr Scott appeared for the informant, and Mr Best, Seaforth, for the defendent. THE LATE STEPHEN BARKWELL.— In the death of Mr Stephen Barkwell, of this city, and formerly of Port Hope, has passed away one of the stalwart pioneers of Ontario. Coming to this country when a boy of six years of age with his father, John Barkwell, from Devonshire, England, andsettling near Port Hope, where his father bought considerable land, Mr Barkwell's youth was among the forest trees of Hope township, where he became widely known for his enemy and en`erprise and where he acquired considerable wealth. Musical himself, and leader of the Metho sls church choir at villealar years, his home was never without various instru- ments of music, and many lovers of music. Mr :'Barkwell was a member of the Methodist church, an Orange- man of considerable note in his earlier years, and a Conservative in politics. For the last few years he has lived quietly in Toronto Globe. [Deceased was a brother of R. Barkwell, for years A resident of Clinton.] FACTORIES WORKING OVERTIME.—A business man who has just returned from a trip which took him through the counties of Huron and, Perth, re- ports that the statements which re- cently appeared in the Globe concern- ing the activity in the factories of west- ern Ontario were fully borne out by his observations. In Stratford,forinstance, the furniture manufacturing firm of Mr George McLagan is employing 75 men, who are working thirteen hours a day, In Seaforth the Broadfoot & Box Fur- niture Company is working on orders amounting to $25,000, which it has re- ceived from England. About 150 men are being employed, and the workmen are kept busy till 9.30 p. m. The Bell firm at Wingham, also manufacturers ••a furniture, are eioploying I50 men, -are working late, and had to refuse or- ders. This IS a firm which declared it would have to close up if the Liberal ptrty came into power. The piano factory at Listowel was able to give its employees only two holidays during the whole of 1397, and then only on ac - Mount of machinery needing repairs. Every furniture factory through the attest appears to be equally busy.— Qlobe. NEW BooRs.—The following books were recently added to the library of the Reading Room, and more are be- ing added from time to time:—David Elginbrod, Robert Falconer, Alex. Forbes, Marquis of Lossie, At the back of the North Wind, Thomas..Wingfold, Paul Faber, There and Back, A Rough Shaking, Annals ofa quiet Neighbor- hood, by George McDonald; Captain Chap, What might have been expect- ed, Storytellers Pack, A Chosen Pew, The Watchmaker's Wife, by Frank R. Stockton; Sweetheart Travellers, The Lilac Snnbonnet,Lochinvar, Lad's Love, -by S. R. Crockett; Around tLe Red Lamp, Uncle Bernac, by A.Clonan • Doyle; Captain Courageous, Soldiers' Stories, by Rudyard Kipling; With Fire and Sword, Children of tbe Soil, • Lillian Morris, by Henryk Sienkiewiez; a The Mill on the Floss, Middlemarch,hy Gen. Elliott; Rubiayat of Omar Khay- gein, Edward Fitzgerald; Tragic Come- Jiang, The Amazing Marriage (vol. I), The Amazing Marriage (vol, 2) by Geo. Meredith; The Bondacan, The Chris- tian by Hall Caine; The .Prisoner of Zenda, Anthony Hope; In Kedar'e Tents, Henry 8. Merriman; Mrs Crich- r.don's Creditor, Mrs Alexander; The Juggler, and The Prophet of Smoky Mountain. Charles E. Craddock; A • Man of Mark, Anthony Hope; Seven Frozen Sailors, Geo. Manville Fenn; • The Story of the Cowboy, E. Hough; •The Red Republic, Robt. W. Cham- bers; The Landlord of Lion's Head, , W, D. Rowels; Flute and Violin, J. L. 'Allen; The Two Ca taint', W. Clarke Russell; The Choir Invisible, James L. Allen; A Fountain Sealed, Sir Walter Besant; Study of Literature, Arlo Bates; Love Affairs of a Bibliomania c Eugene Field; Miscellanous Studies,W. Pater;St.'Ivas, Robert Louis Stevenson; Chimes from a Jester's Bells, Robt. J. Burdette; Familiar features of the Roadside, E. Schuyler Matthews ; *dryof an Untold Love, Paul Lester ortMarine, the Epicurean, Gaston no . La Tour Walter Pater; The "Wbodiandere11homas Hardy; in Mem- 0,14tY4 Alfred Tennyson. LEAGUE CONVENTION. — The 3rd an- nual meeting of the Epworth League Association of Goderich District, will be held in Ontario St. Methodls church on Tuesday, March 15, The morning session will be devoted to the consider, ation of Sunday School topics. and the afternoon to League work. Rev. A. C. Crews, Provincial Secretary, will be present. The Convention will have an excellent program of subjects for con- sideration, and should be attended by League and Sunday School workers generally. ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT.—The per- son alluded to in the following para- graph, from the Wingham Times, was the mother of Mr Joshua Pear en, of town:—"The old pioneers of this neighborhood are passing away one by one. This week we are called upon to record the death of Mary Ann Mode - land, relict of the late Matthew Peat - en, who died at her residence, Scott St., on Sunday, in the 70th year of her age. Mrs Pearen, along with her hus- band, were residents of East Wawa• nosh for many years, but since the death of her husbandsome six years her she has made residence in Wingham. Deceased leaves a grown up family to mourn her Loss, among them being our townsmen, Messrs H. and L. Pearen." MEMORIAL SERVICE.—Ari impressive and profitable service in memory of the late Francis E. Willard, was held in Rattenbury St. Methodist church on Sunday afternoon last. The meet- ing was held under the auspices of the W. C. T. U., and was largely attended. A picture of Miss Willard stood on the pulpit, which was draped in white, as was also the choir rail. After the open- ing hymn, Rev. R. Millyard led in prayer. Suitable addresses were deliv- ered by Mr Houston, Mr James Scott, and Mrs H. Elford, of Holmesville. Mrs J. B. Hoover rendered a beautiful solo, J. Emmerton playing an accom- paniment. The chair was occupied by Mayor Holmes. The service lasted on- ly an hour and aquarter, and was a beautifully one throughout. THE PROPOSED LOAN.—On the 14th inst.tbe people of Clinton will be called upon to decide the proposed loan to W. Doherty & Co. It is just a month since the factory was burned. Had it been running as usual nearly $4000 would• have been paid out in wages, and that amount of money would have been ex- pended among the business hien. To them, as to other ratepayers, it is a matter of great importance. If we al- low the factory to leave town, a lot of workmen will leave also. We may say that other places are waiting to see what Clinton does. If the by-law is sustained, .we understand they will take no action, but if itis defeated, they are waiting to make very tempting of- fers. It remains with the townspeople to decide. But there should not be any uncertainty aboqut it. This town cannot afford to rose the factory. DEAT OF MR — H S S NYDER We' re- gret that we have to announce the death of a resident of town, in the Serson of Mrs Snyder, wife of Mr Jno. nyder, Huron St., which occurred on Friday night last. Deceased was tak- en seriously ill about three weeks ago, with congestion of the lungs, death resulting therefrom and also from heart failure. She has been a more or less delicate person for years, never- theless her death came as a severe blow to her friends. She was it Cana- dian by birth, being born in the coun- ty of Waterloo, where two brothers and a sister still reside. She has also a brother in Michigan and another in Chicago. She was married in 1862, and with her husband came to Huron in 1864, settling in Colborne and un- dergoing all the hardehips that were incident to the life of a pioneer. She was the mother of four children, only one, however, surviving, a son, who lives on the homestead, She was a member of the Ontario St. Methodist Church from early years, and her un- varying Christian life was a testimony of her strong faith in the world's Re- deemer. A woman of etirling quali- ties, she was admired by all who knew her, and the sympathy of the com- munit3 is extended to her bereaved husband, who hereby desires to ex- press hie gratitude to all who kindly rendered assistance during bis wife's illness. Little Locale. J. Taylor has bought tbe safe lately belonging to Beesley & Co. Jas.Barltley left Tuesday morning for Marshalltown, Iowa; ticketed through by A. O. Patterson. Chas, Consigney, late of town, has opened out a new laundry in the Guest block, 8t. Marys. J.McOlacherty has purchased a hand- some Newcombe piano, through the agency of J, McCool. . McCorvie was called away to ry . 0 U -IR, .A.,1\72\71.7.A..1.1 MARCH —SALE COMMENCES SATURDAY, March 5, We announce to -day our annual spring sale of Staple Djy Goods and Ladies' white wear. Our preparations for this sale are on a scale never before attempted by us; we have worked long and carefully preparing for it, and on Saturday, March 5th will be good and ready, ready with dependable qualities at prices we conscientiously believe to be without a rival. This Sale will be the great supplying time of the year for housekeepers. It's your time to buy. Table Linens Grey Cottons White Cottons Laces Towels Napkins Sheetings Whitewear eottonades Embroideries Toweling Pillow Cottons We print here just a few of the special lines at special prices for this sale. Owing to the late arrival of some lines bought purposly for it we cannot give as large list this week as we intended; however, the goods will all be here Saturday, and we will print a full list next week. Towelings 18 inch check glass toweling, red only, regular 10e, March Bale 8c 17 inch pure linen Crash Toweling,half bleached, regular loo line, March sale Se 18 inch extra heavy, pure linen, Crash, our regular 121jc line, March sale,10c Napkins Fine quality pure Linen Damask Nap• kine, large size, good patterns, regu- lar $2 quality, March Sale $1.50 White Cotton Extra fine bleached Cotton, fine even thread and soft finish, regular 12}o quality, March sale 10c Table Linen 58 inch half bleached, pure linen, table Damask, regular 40o, March sale, ...32c French Cambries A special purchase of these,,goods, they are absolutely fast colors and will out wear a print twice over, nothing bet- ter for wrappers, waists or children's wear, stripes, spots and ifigures on red, bluets, navy, pink and black grounds, have always been 25o, spe- cial for March sale 15c 'Fren'ch Sateens Boight the same way as the oambrios, almost as rich looking as silk when made up, stripes, spots and figures en black and navy grounds, regular 25c quality, March sale 15c Ladies' White Wear We've got the best we've ever had, and will tell you more about it next week Just a couple of prices here, Ladies' Skirts, made from good cotton, six rows tnoks, frill of 9 inch embroi- dery, special at $1 Ladies' Drawers made from fine white Cotton, 7 rows tucks, 4ii inch embroi• dery, very special value. 50c Night Dresses, made from fine cot- ton, yoke of tucking and insertion, front trimmed with insertion and frill ing,neok and sleeves with frilling 75e These are but three sample values in white wear; we've dozens of others just as good. We've got the goods right and the prices right, and those who buy will save money Hodgens Bros., Direct Importers, CLINTON Newark, Ohio, last week, owing to the death of his brother. '.Charley Whitney, of Woodstock, is not dead, as reported last week. The regular meeting of the Town Council will take place next Monday night. The only child of Geo. Shipley had a narrow escape from poisoning the other day, by getting hold of a bottle of carbolic acid. A Leicester ewe on the farm of W. W. Ferran dropped four fine lambs on Sunday, and they are all as lively as lambs usually are, , Doherty & Cc. have shipped all the machinery which passed through the fire to Galt, where most of it •will go into the iron heap. . Mrs S.Higgins, who has been in town paying her mother, Mrs R. Carter, a lengthy visit, left this week for her home in New York State. No less than four women were admit- ted to the House of Refuge last week, and a man from Wingham this week,, making 85 inmates in all. Mrs Shannon has moved to the house she recently purchased on Victoria St., and Mr E.M.McLean has moved to the house vacated by Mr Shannon. An incipient fire occurred in the shop of T. Quigley, on Thursday morn- ing, caused by a defective chimney. He bas removed to the store in the town hall. The following Curlers go to Galt to- day to play two rinks there:—Messrs Spalding, Jas. Fair,Norman Fair, J. W. Rattenburj, jr.,. D. McTaggart, W. Jackson, Dr,Turnbull, J. Johnston. Mise Todd, who has been with the Palace for some time as milliner, bas taken a imilaroposition with Mckin- non & Co.,Blyth. She will be succeed- ed at the Palace by Miss Grace Boles, of town. W. H.Beealey, who has been a resid- ent of town for a good many years, thinks of going to the Northwest. Whether be will go into business or farming will all depend on circum- stances when he gets there. The Expositor says: "Mrs Archer, of Clinton, while visiting Mrs Rath, who lives on the Dickson farm,Tuckersmith, met with a bad accident on Tuesday. She fell and unfortunately fractured her wrist, and will be unable to use her arm for some time." The Detroit Free Press thus refers to a former resident of the London Road: "Jas. Aikenhead, aged 82, of Goderich, on Tuesday secured a license to marry Mary McDonald, aged 57, of Detroit. The latter has never been married, but this is the third of the bridegroom's matrimonial ventures." Among those in town on Saturday was Rgbt, Beacom, of Goderich town- ship,who two months ago had the mis- fortune to fall froth a ladder and re- ceive serious in1uriee. It was the sec- ond time he was out and he is getting along fine, although still requiring to use a crutch. On Sunday, Mrs Washington passed her 80th milestone, She is one of the most highly respected women in town, has been blessed with a large family, and vigorous as many who are much younger, We trust that she may long be spared to en joy the felicities of this life, before she is:called to be a particip- ant in those beyond. Church Chimes. Rev. B. Clement is in Toronto on business. Huron Presbytery will meet in Clin- ton on the 8th inst. Rev M' Waddell, of Kippen circuit, was in town on Monday, Rev Mr Garbutt, of Birr, has been in- vited to Gorrie for next year. Rev. R. Millyard was able.to take his own pulpit work last Sunday. Mr John Miller has been elected pre- centor in. Carmel Presbyterian chnrch, Hensall. The usual monthly fellowship meet- ings will be held in both Methodist churches on Sunday next. Miss° Maud `Goodwin assisted the choir at Turner's church on Sunday last, it being the anniversary service. It is a regular part of the program in the Dundas Centre Sunday School,Lon- don, to call for a show of Bibles owned and brought to school by the pupils. It is said that Rev. John Learoyd, pastor of the S. Marys Methodist cburch, is very ill at his home. Slight hopes are entertained for his recovery. The W.C.T.U. will have a sewing meeting on Friday afternoon, at the home of Mrs Crich, to sew for the poor of the town. ' Old garments will be gladly received. Everybody wel- come. Rev. W.H.Butt, of Wallaceburg, son of Mrs Butt, town, has been laid up for three weeks, with inflammation of the ear, not being able to leave his room; he has recovered sufficiently to attend to his work. Owing to the ill health of his wife, Rev. Mr Guthrie, of Walkerton,(form- erly assistant to Dr. Macdonald, Sea - forth,) has tendered his resignation. He will likely remove to amore moder- ate climate. , A Ohiselhurst correspondent says:— "On Sabbath last, the anniversary cer- vices of the Ohiselhurst Presbyterian church were conducted by Rev. Mr Stewart, of Clinton, who delivered two very able sermons, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon." Mr Gray, of Knox College, Toronto, preached in the Presbyterian church, Seaforth, last Sunday. The congrega- tion had decided to hear three students and from thele to choose one as an as- sistant for the pastor, Rev.Dr. McDon- eld,for the summer months. Mr Gray was the first of the three. - At the regular meeting of the Lon- don Ministerial Association held Mon- day, Rev.W.J.Ford, pastor of the Con- tennial church, East London, formerly of Clinton, read a very ableaper on "The Second Coming of Christ,"taking the premillenium view. An interesting discussion followed, in which a large proportion of the, clergyymen expressed themselves as opposed to the views held by Mr Ford, An effort is being made to re -arrange several of the circuits in the vicinity of Hensel],and thus do away w with the ti'ecessit of two men on yyen y Henna cir- cuit. The new scheme proposes, among other things, to add Brucefleld appoint- ment to Turner's and Alma, and make a circuit of it, to be supplied by a mar- ried man. This may be a satisfactory arrangement, and if carried out ; should be final. It is hardly fair to the people of Turner's appointment that WO should be bandied ahout from pil- tiS.,-a,_,-auk .''lat-sa..iovio.Oiiiaii.' lar to post, as they have been during recent years. Rev. T. M. Campbell, formerly of Goderich, has been invited to remain for the third year by the Campbellford Methodist congregation. The choir of one of the Kingston Presbyterian churches was notified by the Session to discontinue chanting "Amen" at the close of the hymns. It is expected that the Pipe Organ will be placed in Ontario St. church during next week, and a Pipe Organ recital and entertainment will likely be held on the evening of the 11th: By a personal canvass Dr. Clark, of Hannah Street Methodist Church, . Hamilton, formerly of Blyth, has suc- ceeded in lifting a floating debt of $2,- 200 nff the church in two weeks. It is reported that the people of Nor th St. Methodist Church, Goderich, have extended an invitation to Rev. Mr. Locke, of Parkhill, but we have not been able to verify the report. One of the best meetings that Rat- tenbury League has had for some time was held on Monday evening. Mr H. Foster, as usual, gave an excel- lent address on the book of Jonah, while Miss Barge led the meeting. NextMonday night being Consecration service a full attendance is requested. Strange's welcome. Rev. J. H.Mcl3ain,B. A., well-known in Huron, being formerly of Londes- boro, has been invited by the Mildmay quarterly board to remain a fourth year as their pastor. Clifford qquarionly board has also given Mr McBain a unanimous invitation to become their pastor next year, and as this is the second invitation Clifford has extended to Mr McBain it is probable that he will accept, subject to Stationing Commit- tee. The Atwood Methodist official board at its last meeting also extended an invitation to Mr McBain tat ecome their pastor for next year. It is more likely that Clifford's invitation will take precedence. Personal We shall be glad to have contributions to this column from any of our readers. If you have visitors or purpose going away yourself, drop in and tell tie, or send us a note to that effect. Mre Chambers is visiting friends in Hensall. Will Harland,jr.,was a visitor to De- troit last week. Mrs A. Stewart visits her mother in Toronto this week. Miss Eva Bingham, of Goderich, is a guest at the home of A. McKenzie. Mre Robinson, of Kirkfield, is visit- ing her parents, Mr and MI's R. Coate. Jas. Smith and Wife have gone on a trip to Indianapolis, owing to the ill- ness of his son. Meagre L. E. Scott and T. Cook, who have been packing apples in Toronto, for the last five weeks. have returned home. Mrs Polley, of Amherst Island, who has been spending a couple of months with her daughter, Mrs McMath, left for home on Monday. y Mr and Mrs Geo. Watters, of 'Nicker - smith, leave in a few days for Dakota, where they purpose maicingtheir borne with their daughter. They have resid- ed in Tuckersmith for many years, but they are too old to live alone, hens'. their removal. The good wishes f their many friende go with them, who hope "that,their days may be long in the land." Are You Numbered 7 Among those fortunate ones who a few months ago got one of those 35 cent Jardinieres from us, perhaps you will remember we advertised them under the heading s"Kairon Gneth% " Which is to say "Know your Opportunity," We were asked for them long after we were sold out, and could get no more than three dozen, Now, however, we have been fortunate in securing another lot of another kind, which certainly are as good, and some say better value, they are much larger, have crimped edges, are wore deeply tinted with dainty, bright decorations in several shades and dt signs. They have actually made a sensation among prudent buyers, They arse the class of goods many people want, but the price was always in the way. We have sold goods no better at—well it would surprise you if we told you, and it ie oourper prudepairnc. ,e to keep it in reserve, but you eau have them at 40o apiece, or 75 The Goods are New, the Quality High, the Prices Low The W. D. FAIR CO, Clinton. "Often the Cheapest—Always the Best" eareful buying Makes Easy Selling We won't have Shoes that are illmade and inferior in our store. We only buy what is good material, well made, just what it pretends to be. You can count on this always when dealing here, as Shoes you get frolri ` us are always guaranteed to be just what we say, and wear will prove it. We are just as careful about .the prices. We gain every advantage in buying—you get the benefit. Wm. Taylor & Son Clinton ail rders JIM We are prepared to receive mail orders for our celebrated Boys' School Pants e. 50e, Line. Size Size 30 age 32 age Size 22, age 4 Size 23, age 5 Size 24, age 6 Size 25, age 7 Size 26, age 8 years years years years years 60e. Line Size 27 aged 9 years Size 28 age 10 yeRrs Size 29 age 11 years 750 Line 12 years 14 years Size 31, age Size 33, age 12 different sizes, 3 different colorings, 3 different prices. 13 years 15 years Jacksonfl,�0, THE BIG STORE, CLINTON ti r