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The Clinton News-Record, 1898-03-31, Page 1Te - THE CLINTON' $1.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS -NEUTRAL IN NOTHING. -. VOL. XX CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1898. NEWSR EtJORD. W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop. WHOLE NO. 1,010 '111E UNITED STATES AND SPAIN ARE ON THE VERGE OF WAR. JINCiOES WANT IT. CLINTON POULTRY YARDS. EGGS 1''OR HATCHING From my celebrated prize whining white P. Rocks, Light Brahman and Indian Games. All of the above aro high class bred fowls anti have won the highest hours wherever exhibited. Will furnish Eggs for hatching at $L5e nor 13. Guarantee a fair hatch and from tho sante birds y eggs as I brood from myself. Can ship gg J an• distance. Orders booked in rotation. LACK KENNEDY, Clinton, oat. �C s , E i_, neo. You 3 will 'soon be buying your Garden Seeds and no doubt you will In where you can get them the che:xpest. We are selling 3 papers of Garden Seeds for 10c. or 9 for 25c. We are offering a good - Corn Husk Door Mat For 10c., just what you want for the muddy weather. Have you seen our 10o. Line of Brooms Theyare just what you have been looking for to do your light sweeping with. Cash Paid for Butter and Eggs. THE UP-TO-DATE CASII GROCERY. OGLE COOPER & C01, Clinton Phone 23. Wall Paper T' Window Shades Curtain Poles 3rriaSpecial Lines of � Requisites. ) maggcL'�` LJ Borders and Ceilings to Match all our Papers. All Paper Trimmed Free of charge. Wm1 Cooper 86 Cor CLINTON. `iG Leeeeeegoiao .11.1.196601. 0 0 THE TWO A,J'S. e c9 Listen I Don't You Buy Until You See Our Hats. El S ;_-" We have the Goods you require and the prices will please you. We do our customers justice and give them up-to-date Goods. We Lead in Styles, See Them, We Lead in Qualities, Try Thetn, We Lead in Prices, Get Theism. We Lead in Hats, Get One, American and LIATS and English CAPS. A. Good Fedora Hat, the Latest Style $1.00 A. J. MORRISH. CLINTON. SUITITIG OUR M N.`, N.s:IJ S & TN the spring the young man's fancy turns to a Spring Suit and as Suit- ing is our business we guarantee to make him a Suit that will Suit him. Cloth and Price will Loth be Suitable. A. J. HOLLOWAY. CLINTON. ..r, rna .; . ice W..s 3 i P is the topic of our thoughts as well as yours just now. In fact, we've be: n thiol<int, about it for some time, and have been getting ready for you. The result is we a showing to -day as fine a line of Ready -Made uits and Overcoats as -you will see anywhere'. We don't buy what the generality of manufacturers mace, but select our own styles and patterns and dictate what shall go into our suits from the inside lining to the outside but- tons. We know what we are getting and you know what you are getting when you bay from us. We've Suits at $5.00 that are just as good as you can buy any- where for the smile money. We show the Newest Styles in Fancy Checks. The very lat- est colorings, &c, at $7.00, $8,00,$10,00, and $12.00, and we claim they are the best value ever offered in Clinton. If you are interested, come in and see the goods for yourself. 0 T. JACKSON, SR. CLOTHiE,R, FURNISHER, AND HATTER E1aablIshed teas. Viotoria Blook, Clinton. Hotel Change In Bayfield. Mr. Pete'. Mrintosh, of the River Hotel, Bayfield, has tired of the busi- ness and swapped the property for a farm up near Kincardine. The new owner, is Mr. Baird, a nephew of the Postmaster at Kincardine, propos- es to either sell or lease. Doherty's Horses Being Trained in London. 1M1'. Jades :Norton has arrived here from Clinton with a string of race hor- ses belonging to Mr. W. Doherty, of that town. The horses are at Queen's Park for training, and will he here for r . Thes s'. ofthe sone time. rim consists pacer "Tommy," who gave exhibitions at the Western Fair bast year ; "Char- ley C," another pacer; "Aluminum," a four-year-old, and "Naughty," a three- year-old ;tare. --London Free Press. The P. of I. to Reorganize. It was officially :announced last week that the Grand Association of the Patrons of Industry for this pro- vince will be called by the executive for a meeting inToront0during the first week 01' the Fair in September, for a reorganization of the fanning inter - e -t : of t he province. Itad1ral changes in the orgainisation and methods are ;oiler consideration by the leaders of the movement. It is nut likely to he re -launched as a separate political party so Much as a business organiza- tion. Dr. Blackall Invited to Join. Dr. 111nekall received an intimation the other day from a Conservative Club in London, England, that it would be pleased to enroll hien as a member. The initiatory fee for Colonials is nue pound, while the na- tives have to pay live times that amount. One of the advantages as set forth by the secretary was that when the Dr. visits England, whether 00 pleasure obusiness, the Club would be an easily accessible, comfortable, congenial and a hawne-like headquar- ters. Clinton W111 Celebrate May 241h. A. well -attended meeting was held in the council chamber Tuesday evening when it was decided to celebrate the anniversary of Her Majesty's birthday. Just what form She celebration will take has not yet been agreed upon,but the unanimous feeling of those interest- ing themselves actively in the matter is that new and novel features be in- troduced. The committee as a starter will have a balance of• over twn•hun- deed dollars remaining front the Jubi- lee Day demonstration, which was such an immense success. 'Clinton acquitted itself so %Yell ou that occasion and gave its visitors such an enjoyable day's outing as to establish the town's reputation as about the hest place in the county to spend a gala. clay. The committee will be able to announce in a short time at least an outline of the conning demonstration. Willis Mission Band Social. The Young Peoples' Mission Band of Willis Church held a social Friday evening, the proceeds to go to their own special mission work in Roman, There was a good plogr•aume present- ed which consisted of a chorus by the following members of the Mission Band :•-Misses Aitkens, Doherty, Robertson, Manning Wiseman and O'Neil, a recitation by ;Miss Mollie Houston, a (hint tette by Messrs Spalding and Dowzer and Misses McMurray and Taylor, a solo by Miss Mary Lough. At this period in the programme there was an hour's social intercourse, during which refreshments were served. The programme then proceeded with in - mental selections by Messrs. Einxhy, 11cR.ate and Kerr, a comic reading by Miss Wilson and a solo by Mr. 1M. 1)owzer,after, which the social evening was brought, to a ('101441 by singing the doxology. Mr. .las. Trott. acted as Huth man for the even- ing. Clinton P. S. Report for March. Report of Division 1, Clinton Public Shod, for ,March: • Senior Sec't.ion--- Total marks 450: -S. liner :377, Edna Manning 370, Carrie Shipley, :371, Fan- ny Shipley 3611, Lily Moore 351, M. Downer 311, M. Armstrong 337, P. Mc- Donald 336, Ettie Twitchell 335, Ii. Porter 334, L. Agnew 320, W. Irwin 310, J. Moffat 307, E. Copp 307, (4en. ('hidlcy 301, L. Smith 1300, Walter Armstrong 290, A. Mc E wen 201, E. Shepherd 292, .1. McMurray 288, F. Forrester 273, L. ('hidley 367, (L Fair 207, J. Macpherson 2013, M. Twits -hell 261, W. Millyard 252, M. Campbell 250, Junior section --Total marks '4211: • E. Broder 320, H. Aitken 286, A. 13retver 281, F. itill 271, J. Jones 270, J. Car- ling 260, E. Akan1 261, 11. Brewer 260, N. Boles 250, H. • Wiltse 244. The ex- (LlninrLtions wet e on the work of the month and were, consequently, far below the standard for Entr:ince. The examinations have improved the at- tendance, especially in the senior class. Parents are respectfilly urged to see that pupils prepare hone work as the time is getting short. To Transformers Burned Out. The electric light system bas been handicapped for a few days owing to two of the transformers having burned out. '1'lle managers have been ars ex- peditious as possible u1 renewing so that the patrons have not (leen put about for old kerosene apparatuses to any noticeable extent. An Operation Performed. I)r•. Gunn, this town, and Drs. Shan- non and hunter, the Circular Town, performed an operation on Mr. W. Emmet -ton who is lying very ill at the latter )lace. They only probed deep e p enough to relieve the patient, but as soon as he recovers physical strength enough to stand it they will under- take an operation which it is hoped will lengthen his span of life by years. Scarcity of Farm Help. Present indications point to a dearth of fare) lielp in Ontario during the conning summer, and already farmers in different suctions are becoming anxious. The Klondike craze and the subsequent rush to the North-West has taken off the floating population upon which the farntr•rs 115u0lly rely, and during the past week several re- quests for farm help have reached the Dopes intent of Agriculture from differ- ent parts of the country, showing that the feeling appears to be gener- al. 111 With Blood Poisoning. Mt. Fred. Beatty is laying very ill with blood poisoning at the residence of 11r•. John 1lcMurray whittler he was conveyed from Ilenstll Thursday even- ing litet. Ile has considerably improv- ed since his arrival and it is expected that he will be around again shortly. He supposes that. lata. „contracted the illness from a pared corn, having put ou a pair of new stockings immediate- ly afterwards. Mr. Beatty's aunt, lips. H. Laidlaw, of 5.10(0ttb, is wait- ing upon hint. Sales of Horses, N. Levet t and ,T. Hill, i11, of Goderich township, passed through on their way to Seaforth .Monday to deliver a couple of very fine heavy- horses which they had sold to a dealer of that town at a fancy figure. Mr. G. Mair of the sane township has disposed of a span for $180, while we Mehr Mr, John Shannon, of Mullett, has obtained $100 for one fine twined, Mr. • A.. O. Pattison was the other day offered one - hundred dollars spot cash for his driver but he refused, not know ing where he could get so speedy and yet so kindly mid reliable a horse for the same looney. $6000 Paid for 90 Acres. The Will eon 1Vlau'tin farm of 90 acres in the township of 1[ullett was sold by auction Friday last and realiied 0000, or $1800 more than the upset price. The house on bile lot is a poor one, but there is a good hank barn, still the price paid is more than the majority of land -seekers would care to give. Local reasons -one wouldn't let the other have it -and the persuasive- ness of Auctioneer Hamilton, combined to 'obtain the $6000. The purchaser was 1Ir. Robt, Scott who owns the ad- joining lot. Another twenty-one acre's belonging to the same estate were sold to the Miller family- for $650. The stock, implements, .eta, went tit equally good prices. The sale was made by the Trusts Company, of Tor- onto, which has been appointed Guar- dian of the Martin family, the head of which ie in the asylum and the two re- maining members scarcely able to manage affairs. Moody Makes More Seizures. The following from the Ottawa Free Press refers to 0 couple of the latest seizures made by Mr. E. Moody in his capacity res Inland Revenue Inspector : --The officers of the inland Revenue Department made an important cap- ture Sa1ut'(lay afternoon and yester- day morning, when they invaded the n(onl.ainuus district ot Pontiac county, hack of Shawville, end succeeded in making some nrreets and seizing several stills to' the ularurfncture of countertrend whiskey, inland Elev• eune Officer Moody, of Toronto, and Dominion Police Officer Shore made the capture after a drive of 101) miles through the worst roads in the coun- try, in 0 heavy downpour of rain. Those arrested ate Mr. Beeman and Charles Tonner. They were taken to 13rysol and lodged in the jail there. On both premises a complete plant, for the 100011 fit ctu re of coun- Lerlemd whiskey %w1.9 fond, together with 0 large quantity of the liquor• Another raid was made further np the mountain in the wools near Long Lake, where liquor and a complete out lit, with the exception of the still, were fond. It is surrnise(1 that word had been received of the intended visit of the officers and the still had been made away with. Detective Moody says the plants were the roost complete he has ever seen. The offl- cere arrived In the city yesterday, completely covered with mud, W. Cole Has Bought the Spooner Acres. Mr. W. Cele, who recently sold his farm in Goderich township, has bought the Spooner property, tL short distance north of the town. For the thirty- three acres he paid $2050. Stock Notes From Elmhurst Farm. Mr. Thos. Lane, of Tuckeremith, has purchased that very nice young calf (Royal Baron 20231), from W. J. Biggins, Elmhurst Farm. Royal Baron is a fashionable red in color and will make a heavy animal of good quality. Ie is 0 straight ht Ma chic,s on the dam's side and sired by the Silver Medalist hunt Royal Don (64717.) The Cricketers Wlll Organize. A meeting for the purpose of organ- izing the Cricket Club for the season will be held 3u the council chamber on the evening of Tuesday next. It is desirable that there he a full atten- dance of those interested in the royal game as a matter which very closely concerns it here will be up for consid- eration. Clinton can get together 0 good cricket team and it would seem better f,o give the game still greater consideration instead of distributing that support among two or three dif- ferent branches of sport. Swanton Has the Clue. Mr. Harry Swanston called on THE NEWS -RECORD Monday evening and narrated an experience ire had Satur- day at about the unholy hour of mid- night. On Wednesday, he told us, he received fout"Garne fowl from a friend in Det nit and at the time mentioned above 0 party visited his premises and broke open the chicken house in search of the Games, 11It, Swanston had, however, removed them to his woodshed where his white bull dog spends its nights. The hull tackled the marauder who quickly took to his heels. In proof of his statement Mr. Swanston produced a foot of cloth which evidently at one time or, other 'formed part of some- body's pant leg. Funeral of tlfe Late B. Tomlinson. The funeral of the late B. Tomlinson, which took place Saturday afternoon, was a large one, there being over sixty rigs in the cnrtege•as it wended its way to the Clinton cemetery. At the graveside there was.in ,addition to the beautiful burial. service of the Church of England, by Rey. Mr. Parke, the impressive ceremonies of she Orange and Woodmen of the World Orders, to both of which the deceased belonged. Mr. Tomlinson was only in his forty-first year, but had long been a resident of this county where he had numerous friends, who deeply felt for him in his painful illness and sympa- thize with the bereaved faruily. Meeting of the Jubilee Committee. .On Tuesday evening the General Committee having in charge the late Jubilee Celebration met in the coun- cil chamber for the purpose of passing accounts, auditing the books, etc. in connection with that successful celebra- tion. Tho following report was sub- mitted by the Treasurer. Vouchers for each item of expenditure were sub- mitted and everything was found very satisfactory. Mr. McTaggart deserves credit for the way he has managed the finances. Receipts. -Subscriptions, $138; Gate Receipts, $647.80; Booth Privileges, $30.-$815.80. Expenses. - Printing Committee, $70.07; Reception, $11; Parade, $159.99; Special Attractions, $60; Decoration Committee, $31.16 ; Music, $07.10 ; Sports, $130.15 ; Fireworks, $53.31 ; Sundries, $53.37.-$678.75. Balance, $137.05; Balance from '06, $77.20; Total cash on hand $214.25. Besides the balance of $214.25 there was the grant of $100 which was voted to the Committee by the Town Council which was not paid over but allowed to stand to the credit of the Committee with the Council. On the report being adopted the meeting re- solved itself into n. Citizens' Committee and discussed the advisability of hav- ing 0 big celebration in Clinton on the 21th of May. After the opinions -of those present had been heard it was moved by Reeve Kennedy and second- ed by Councillor Ford that we hold a celebration in Clinton on the 24th of May that will eclipse all former cele- brations. Carried unanimously. A Canvassing Committee consisting of Messrs. Ford, Morrish, Jackson, Wheatley, Hoover, Gilroy and Gib - binge was appointed for tine purpose of raising $200 by private subscription, and a Nominating Committee consist- ing of Messrs. Dr. Sheiv, M. 1). Me - Taggart, W. Harland, Jr., J. W. Tre- leaven, W. P. Spaulding and J. P. Doherty were appointed to strike the various comrnittees and submit their report at the General Meeting to be held in the council chamber on Times day evening next. It is to he hoped - that our citizens will take hold of this celebration as they did last .Tune. If they do the result is assured. Conk's Early Chicks. Mr. Ad Cook has got the second earliest hatch of chickens, the setting being 14 eggs and the result•1:3 chick- ens which broke shell on Tuesday. They :ire Brown Leghorns. This Week's Shipments. A. large quantity of baled hay is at the G.T.It. elation awaiting shipment. Elliott & Mitchell, Goderich town- ship, shipped a carload of hugs this week and Sid Smith three carloads of cattle to the city yesterday. M!ss Combo HasResigned. sf gned. e Miss Combe, of the Collegiate Insti- tute staff, having owing to illness re- signed, the Board at a special meeting on Tuesday engaged Hiss Dingman, who has been temporarily in charge, at the saute salary, viz., $500 per annum. 1. O. G. T. Monthly Gleaner. The Monthly Glenner hes again sent forth its publication, spreading news both serious and laughable among its hearers 11 is well worth hearings Next Lodge Meeting a musical pro- gramme wiil,he rendered in the Lodge's best style. All members are cordially invited to be present and Delp the good cause elopg., Nevi Order: for Sealed Hoover. Among the orders received this week past by Seale & Hoover was one from Mrs. Gee, Auhuru, for one of their' Red Swede monuments of the Ball design. They have also been awarded the contracct ot furnishing the cut stone needed in the contraction of the Methodist church to be built at Londesboro. Epworth League Anniversary at Raftenbury. The S.S. workers and Leaguers of Rattenbury St. Methodist church are making great preparations for1 the ) LU - per celebration of the anniversary of the organization el' the Epworth League. The programme, which has already .)eel drafted by Mr. Cooper, prokntses to be decidedly interesting. The meetings will tortend over Iwo days, commencing on Monday. The League is also anticipating a visit from Dr. Henderson, one of the officials of this Missiouary Department. He is said to be one of the best. speakers In the church, so that it is expected the Leaguers of the District will come in large numbers to hear him. Editing a Nice Business ? Editing a paper is a nice business. If we publish a joke people say we :are rattle headed. if we publish ori- ginal matter, they say we don't give 'ern enough selections. If we give 'ern selections, we are too lazy to write. If we give a Mann a "puff," %aril 111x: par- tial. 1f we compliment the Ladies, Men are jealous. 1f we don't we 000 pub- lishing 0 paper not fit to make It bustle of. If we remain in our office we are too proud to mingle with the "common herd." If we wear good clothes, we don't pay for 'ern. Now what shall we do? Some may say we stole this irom an exchange -and we did. The License Board Met Monday. • The License Commissioners for West Huron --Jas. itevens, Base Line, S. Sloan, Goderich and II, Mc- Quarrie, Blyth met at the resi• dencc of Inspector Paisley on Monday and organized for the year. Mr. Stevens was again ch(isen chair- man, a position he has held ever since he joined the Board, some twelve or thirteen years ago,- He is not quite so long in the service though as the In- spector, who was appointed in the troublous Scott Act times and at the request of the Temperance organiza- tions which had every opportunity of observing his efficient work as con- stable during the period of railway construction when the county was overrun by unruly navvies. Salvation Army Changes. The Salvation Array meetings last Sunday were of exceptionally tin- terest.ing and the n(1e0(10000 good, not withstanding the unfavorable state of the weather. In the afternoon eight new soldiers were+ enrolled, mak- ing the second ceremony of that na- ture since Ensign Wakefield and Mrs. Wakefield took charge of the Corps. The membership is now forty-eight. These officers have not yet been trans- ferred, their marching orders having been cancelled for one week, so they will he in charge next Sunday. in the afternoon there will be a dedication of children rind in the evening (he final farewell. The Ensign and his good wife will be given a short end much- needed rest, which they will enjoy at Guelph, and then take up the work nt Ingeisol. Their 14ueress0414 here have not yet been npp0int('cl, but (atpt.Itin Mowcraft, of Bayfield, will be tempo!, artily in charge. Major Southall, Lon don, who is Ole commanding officer of this division, writes that, he is consid- ering the interest of the S. A. 13rase hand here and will endeavor to send along an officer musically inclined, A Woodmen innovation. Mr. J. B. 4Iuuver attended a meeting of the Board of Managers of the Wood- men of the World in London on Mon- day. An innovation decided upon by the Managers was the granting of Cash bonuses to individual members of the Order for new members. This should lighten the work of the head organizers and put additional aim into the local Camps. Little Locals. Are you a subscriber to THE NEWS - RECORD ! The curlers have stowed away their statics for another season. The butchers intend having their usual Easter display of meats. Rev's Clement and Stewart exchang- ed pulpits last Sunday morning. The rain storms Sunday lessened the ( attendance at the different churches. Good Friday, falls this year on the 8th inst., that is Friday of next week. Mr, Harvey Davis, who was for a few days upon the sick list, is around again. The Chief got his left hand severely cut on Saturday while acting the Good Samaritan. Some miscreant poisoned Mrs. Tom- linson's dog one day last week and Rev. Mr. Millyard's also. The new organ recently put in the Ontario St. church, has added to the popularity of the excellent choir. Rev, Mr. Pocock took the meeting of the B.Y.P.U. on Monday night, his address beiug on the .Book of Acts. Rev. 241r. Pocok gave an address last Monday evening at the Rattenbury Epworth' League on the Book of Na- tions. The G. T. R. Engineer was in town again Tuesday in reference to that -) 'h into talked -of f swat:, the Doher- ty grounds. Mr. A. T, Cooper. who represents the Cleveland Bicycle Co. here. has on exhibition a $55 wheel which looks to he splendid value for the money. Mr. S. S. Cooper had an ad in the Saturday Mail and Empire calling for fifty bricklayers and fifty stonemasous to work on the Doherty factory. Mr. F. W. Terry has decided to ac- cept the McGill offer, but will . not leave yet awhile as the season does not open until the uiidare'of 1VIay. Mr. II. Stevens has secured the con- tract fur building a house for Hugh Ross on Issac St and also of siding Miss Bay's house on Huron St. Dr. Shaw's M. H. O. notice will be distributed by the Chief this week. It 81)onld be carefully perused and the good advice given acted upon. ltev. Dr. Parelue, Winghain, will occupy the pulpit of Ontario St. 11:letho- dist church next Sunday both a. in. and p. nt. Perim, Clement will take the Dr's. work. Mrs. Evans, mother of Mr. Frank Evans, fell down stairs the other day and sustained such injuries about the face that she will bear traces of the. accident for manly a day. The delivery horses are becoming rampageous. In addition to those which caused smash-ups last week O. Cooper & Co's upset its wagon the other day and broke a shaft. Mr. A. 1M. Todd has purchased an interest in the Goderich Star, the firm to be known as Mitchell & Todd. Mr. Todd's leaving Clinton will neces- sitate another hye•clection in St. George's ward. The competition for Western busis Hess is decidedly keen among the rail- ways and no less than three of the Travelling Agents were in town last week o-Dockrill of the C. P. It., Bas- tedo of the Santa Fe and Taylor of the C. M. and St. P. Ground was broken for the organ factory Tnesday and the work will be pushed as rapidly as possible. Upwards of thirty-five leen are now employed. The bulk of the building wine done by day labor. Mr. S. S. Cooper will superintend the construction. The hip%vort.h League missionary meeting in Ontario St. church on Mon- day evening was well attended and full of interest and profit. The prin- cipal features were :-The singing of Mrs. (Shillings and Miss Couch and a paper 00 league missionary work by 11r. A. T. Cooper. 'rhe officers of the 33rd Battrllion Will give a hall in Seafor'th on the evening of Hester Monday. Among the Stewards 000 Captains Combe, Shaw and Rance,- and Lieutenants, McTaggart and Forrester. Quite a number of invitations have been re- ceived 1)37 ('lintonians. i,aast Sunday evening was Consecra- tion meeting of f he Endeavor of Willis church. On Wednesday evening in- stead of the regular meeting, the monthly business tweeting was held at which the officers were elected for the ensuing half year. The Bible study was taken by Miss Monteith who took for her suhjert. the Rook of Exodus.