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The Clinton News-Record, 1898-05-19, Page 1THE CLINTON 81.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE. NEWS-REC INDEPENDENT IN ALL THINGS—NEUTRAL IN NOTHING. W. J. MITCHELL, Editor and Prop CLINTON. HURON COUNTY, ONT., THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1898. CLINTON CORDIALLY INVITES YOU TO HER BICC WHOLE NO. "1,017 CELESRATION ON THE 24th. GINGER ALE Ross' Belfast Imported, Pilgram Bros. Belfast, New York and Club Soda. IS Ginger Ale, Lemon Sour and all other Summer Beverages. Medicinal Waters, Appoll- inari's Congress. The above stock is all in gond con- dition and ready for the family trade. The Clinton Liquor Store LACK KENNEDY. Just received an import Orate of t;akins' Royal Semi -Porcelain s Dinner Ware • Which we are offering at exceptionally low prices. 4 Piece Dinner Set only $12.50. 1 doz. Dinner 1 doz. Breakfast 5 doz. Plates 1 doz. Tea 1 doz. Soup 1 duz. Dessert 1 do... Tea Cups and Saucers 1 doz. Coffee Cups and Saucers 1 doz. Fruit Saucers 1 doz. Butters 1 doz. Bone Dishes 2 covered Vegetables Dishes 1 open Vegetable Dish 1 Baker 3'Platters 1 Gravy 1 Bowl 1 Large Jug 1 Pickles 1 Sauce Tureen and Ladle 1 Butter Dish 1 Cream Jug. We have smaller Sets of same Goods, less pieces for less money. The newest thing on the market is Pre- pared Macaroni and Cheese. We • have it. Cash PaleaSerseeetteranctEget.• CASE GROCERY. 3=t :C.4l aprising OGLE COOPER & CO{, Clinton Phone 23. rfVFZStO44:S454±3105i Now Xs t Tour %yp o vtti it7 You will find our Stocks of Wall Paper and Window Shades lust what you are ooking for. The Styles are new. The Variety large. The prices right. Special drives in Remnants of Paper and odd lots of Shades. All Paper Trimmed Free. Cooper's Book Storer Eiat CLINTON. FORESIGHT and HINDSIGHT Look ahead—Don't think only of the present. How much suffering could be pre- vented if people's foresight were as good as their hind sight. If your eyes are imper- fect don't delay, but let us fit you with glasses that will make them as good as new. Examination free—Satisfac- tion Guaranteed if you buy any of our glasses. Optical Department of COOPER'S BOOK STORE, glow o a THE TWO A.J'S. IN q_. ATS We Lead. This is our spec- ialty and we have them in all sizes, style and prices, from the 50 cents Fedora up. In TIES We have the Newest and Prettiest Goode on the market. Good Cashmere Sox at 25 cents per pair. EVERYTHING NEW And up-to-date in our store. We have no old goods. A. J. MORRISH. CLINTON. OUR SUITS FIT And we have just what you want. It is better to order now than wait for the rush and then have to wait. We make our suits from the best cloth of Foreign and Home manufacture and guarantee a fit every time. Decoration Day In Clinton Cemetery. We have noticed by our exchanges, says the Lucknow Sentinel, that the societies of a number of towns are making arrangements for the holding of a decoration day for the purpose of decorating the graves of deceased hrethern. We think it would he a good idea for the different societies of Lucknow to take a similar movement up for this town. This is Ascension Day. May 19th is Ascension Day, or Holy Thursday. It is a festival observed by the Church of England in commemora- tion of the glorious ascension of the Messiah into heaven. [t occurs 40 days after Easter Sunday, such being the number of days the Saviour pass- ed on earth after his resurrection. The observance is thought to be one of the very earliest in the church—so early, it is said, as the year 68. W. Coats is Popular. The name of Mr. W. Coats has been freely mentioned for the nomination in succession to M. C. Cameron and good judges concede that be Would be about the strongest roan the Liberals could place in the field. But as to accept would call for hie resignation of three fairly well-paid offices, he is hardly likely in the running at this stage" The nomination will peradven- ture go to a lighter weight. Pretty Rattenbury Street. A number of improvements are being made along Rattenbury St. East, the prettiest thoroughfare in Clinton. Mr. J. P. Tisdall has torn up the lat- tice walks leading to his residence and has had thein replaced by granolithic which vastly enhances the appearance of his handsome grounds. Mr. John Johnston, who lives just east, is also improving and beautifying and on Tuesday p.m. was to be found upon his roof paint brush in hand briRntening up the shingles. The Presbyterians are also talking of laying granolithic in front of their church and pulling down the fence so as to make the ex- terior of their place of worship some- what correspond with the cheerful in- terior. Death of a Fermanagh Veteran. •Mr. William 0. Elliott, of Goderich township, called in Monday with a recent issue of the Fermanagh (Ireland) Times which contained a lengthy account of the death of Mr. John Trotter, a veter- an of the Orange order. The deceased was an old friend of Mr. Elliott's and doubtless well-known to members of the Beacom, Acheson, Crooks and other prominent Goderich township families who originally carne from the same county in the dear old isle. The paper in question was sent out by Rev. Canon Tottenham, rector of the par- ish church where Mr. Elliott and his family worshipped on the Old Sod and though that is but eight years since they carne to this country, Mr. Elliott says the Times has recorded the death of sixty friends once near and dear. A. J. HOLLOWAY. CLINTON. Are very apt to be hard on Clothes. We sell the Good kind, the kind tha will stand the hardest kind of wear. And what is more, we combine style and fit with these good wearing qualities, Our clothes may cost a little more than the common kind but our customers say that they're worth more than the difference. If your boy needs a sait, why not see what we're oing. Boys' 2 piece Suits, Fancy Tweeds and �00 er es, anti Lined, $4., $3.50, $2.50 and 2 Boys' 8 piece Suits, Fancy Tweeds, Halifax, Surges and Worsteds $6.00, $5.00;4400 and Boys' School Pants, all sizes "It pay's to look around." o-•--- 3,50 50c. Te JACKSON, SR. CLOTHITI+k, F ANI (;ATTER x.ttill,ob� IOC Viotoria Blook, Olinton. "KIN" (toes to the Front. "Kit" of the Toronto Mail and Em- pire staff, who is recognized as one of the best, if not the very best, news- paper womeri in America, has gone to the front as war correspondent. She is a plucky and clever and master of a pictur esque style of writing which has made her famous. "Kit's" letters ought to make the Mail and Empire still more sought for by those who wish to keep pace with the stirr- ing events which must shortly take place in the West Indies. Boy Brutally Assaulted. •Last Friday about noon a brutal as- sault was committed at Kin tail by Jas. and Maurice Lambertus, aged 18 and 22, assisted by two or three younger brothers, on Michael '?Dalton. The latter, it appears, with his little boys were taking the Lambertus' cattle to pound for frequent trespass, when the Lambertus boys attacked him, took the cattle from him by force, and heat him about the head with long, heavy sticks, cutting it badly in several places. Dr. McLennen, of Kintail, dressed the man's wounds, and hopes of his recov- ery are entertained. What Better Centre Than Clinton. Palmerston, Harrison and other northern towns are agitating for a pork -packing establishment, and now Listowel has caught on and intends making an effort in a similar direction. As this town in the centre of a hog raising district second to none in im- portance, there is no reason why a pork -packing establishment should not he a profitable investment for farmer's and others to take stock iu. A deputa- tion from the town council visited In- gersoll this week to gain information relative to such an industry, and will report at a public meeting which has been called by the Mayor.—Standard. A Street Roller and Ston. Crusher Wanted. In conversation with THE News -Ra - CORD the other day, Reeve Kennedy, who is chairman of the Street commit- tee and knows the needs of the cor- poration to a nicety, expressed the opinion that the purchase of a street roller would be a good investment on the part of the council. It would sim- plify the work of the committee and en- able it to keep the roadway in still bet- ter shape. The Reeve is also of the belief that a stone crusher would pay, not one corporation alone but say three or four of them. He would advise, if it could be no brought about, that Clinton arrange with a couple of the adjoining townships or towns for the purchase of such a machine. This would very materially lessen the cost and yet allow to each municipality interested an abundant use of the crusher. This is becoming more and more,. the age of Road Reform and Reeve Kennedy's suggestions are well worthy of atten- tion. Rattenbury B.L. Anniversary. The anniversary services in connec- tion with the Epworth League and Sunday School of Rattenbury street Methodist church last Sunday and Mon- day were a complete success. Rev. G. W. Kerby, of Brantford, was cordially received by large audiences and hiesormons were pi actical and eloquent. The sunrise prayer meeting was well attended by the Leaguers. At 11 o'clock service was held for the children of the Sunday school, the teachers and officers, who were join- ed by the Epworth Leaguers, all oc- cupying the centre part of the church. The mass meeting of the afternoon was very largely attended by the friends of,the School and League and they were in no way disappointed as the programme was bright, inspiring and instructive. Master Duncan Ste- venson, a 14 year old boy, excelled him- self in an eloquent address of welcome, which was replied by Mr, R. Holrnes. The evening service was especially for young people, with whom Mr. Kerby is n favorite, and everybody was delight- ed. The E.L. Locomotive exercises Monday educid'tted the work of the different departments of the Society, putting in terse terms just what the League has endeavored with such suc- cess to accomplish. The Leaguers who took part acquitted themselves well and were listened to by the large audience with intense interest. In addition to the Locomotive there were choruses by the little tote and biger boys, solos by Messrs. Holmes and Murch, a quar- tette by Mrs. Chown and Miss Ida Harland and Messrs. Holmes and Murch, a recitation by little Wilfrid Heywood and an address by Rev. B. Clement, of Ontar- io St. church. Mr. A. T. Cooper pre- sided and made a happy chairman, the E.L. being the department of church work in which he takes deepest inter - eta. The church was nicely decorated for the occasion. St. John's Narrow Bscapo. A Goderich township Farmer named St. John was sorely wounded by a horse on Tuesday, the animal grabbing him by the neck as he was passing. Had it taken just a trifle larger mouth ful the jugular vein would have been tapped and St. John possibly have gone to kingdom come. i.0.0.T. District Meeting. The regular district meeting of the Good Templars will be held in this town in the 20th inst. Dinner and sup- per will he served in the rooms adjoin- ing the lodge and all visitors are re- quested to be present at the sessions. A pleasing entertainment prepared in the usual good style of the Lodge will be given in the evening. All are in- vited. Silver collection at the door. Tried the X Rays. On Friday afternoon a young man named Alexander Wright, aged 19, re- siding at Jamestown, County of Huron, was admitted to the Toronto General Hospital, says the Telegram. There 'was ' a piece of steel in the calf of his leg. He was working when a piece of steel flew, entering his leg. It could not be located, and Sat- urday afternoon the X Rays were used in finding the steel. Revive the Red Stockings. Baseball was once the popular game in Clinton and a few years since the Hub's team, the Red Stockings, was just a little too good for anything in the district and as a result experienced the same difficulty as did the Cricket Club last season in getting home mat- ches. Among the victorious Red Stockings who still rake a keen inter- est in the game and would like to see it revived are :—Dr. Shaw, Will Har- land, J. B. Hoover, Dr. Agnew' and P. Spalding. A move is now on foot to organize, which will likely take place after the 24th. Doing Away With the Boulevards. At the urgent request of property owners on Joseph St., south side, the street committee has permitted of an innovation, so far as Clinton is con- cerned. The boulevards have been done away with and the sidewalks laid outside the trees and where the walks were has been sodded. This, while narrowing the roadway, permits of the extension of fenceless lawns and where they are so well kept as by Messrs. I. Taylor, Thos. Cottle, Jas. McMath and Jno. McClacherty, the parties dere interested, perhaps well and good, though it is a question if the system would on the whole be for the best. However, it will be as well to see how it works on Joseph before filing an objection, In this case the property holders have done the necessary sodd- ing at their own expenee and certainly the street has been much improved in appearance. Work for the Court of Revision. Nineteen appeals have been lodged against the assessment roll as com- plied by Mr. Thos. Cottle which Cl)• sures a fair amount of work for the Court of Revision. Mr. S. Pike asks for a reduction owing to the decrease in the value of his property by the re- fusal of the Conunieioners to renew his licence, while the fire which swept away their tannery furn•i-siv.'"Duan & Sou equally good grounds for a decreas- ed assessment. Of the remaining seventeen appeals, eight are on the score of a too high valuation of person- al property. Handsome Monuments. One of the handsomest monuments we have seen for some time is one now standing in Seale & Hoover's grounds and purchased by Mr. Jas. Buie, of Blyth, to he erected to the memory of the late Hector Buie. It is a Swedish granite. S. & H. have also within the the past day or so received an order from Mr. Jas. Culbert, of Dungannon, for a red granite. The firm had a member of their staff yesterday shap- ing the corner stone for the new Metho- dist church at Londesboro, which bears this inscription :—"Laid by John Nee - lands, Esq., . Wingham, May 23rd, 1898." Salvation Army Notes. The Salvationists wouldn't take a cent less than two -hundred and fifty dollars for the span which -hauls "Fort Evangeline" from town to hamlet and back again.—Captain Taylor, who has been a member of the Marine Band these eight months past, is n Clinton boy and learned to play the cornet with Thos. Rumhall, of the G.T.R., an ardent Salvationist. --'-Captain Keel- er, of the Marines, who it is that is ex- pected to be the next officer in charge of the Clinton corps, is a handsome young man and said to be the host looking officer irt the division. He is a splendid cornet player and when he comes the open air concerts will begin. Geo. Cooper toots the new horn bought by the Band a short time.— The Marine Band remained over until Thursday evening end gave a dramatic entertainment in the barracks, depict- ing the career of the young man who persisted in sowing wild Date and reap- ed a full measure of punishment, but eventually turning home penitent, the fatted calf was killed and "all's well that ends well." Mr. Collins Sella Out. Mr. J. R. Collins, of the Eureka ba,k- er•y, has sold out his business to Mr. Robert Blake who takes possession Thursday. Mr. Collins does not in- tend leaving Clinton, at least for the present. Young's Close Call. Mr. Young, a Colborne farmer, had a close call Monday, narrowly escaping being thrown head -first against a red granii;e on Seale & Hoover's grounds. His horse tool; fright upon Albert St. and dashing at a headlong pace down Huron, the buggy caught upon one of the trees and he was thrown out, hut as it so happened he bad a tight grip of the reins and the horse just then swerving be fell in front of the granite instead of bang against it. The horse continued on, but was stopped down at Mr. Leslie's. The buggy was con- siderably damaged. Have Added One -Third. The alterations in Jackson Bros.' store have added about one-third to its capacity and a glance down ftoin the entrance might indicate even more. In the tailoring department up stairs. the firm now have twenty-eight pair of hands employed and so great is the rush of orders that the working day ends not until nine o'clock. This is in a measure due to the North-West trade which has come down to them by mail and is the after result of a midsummer canvass the junior member has made for several years past, It says much for the enterprise of Jackson Bros. that they are not only able to hold but also to extend this trade in face of such keen opposition. Rural Deanery Meeting. At the Rural Deanery meeting held in Wingham on Wednesday last Mr. John Ransford read a paper on "The Clergyman from a Layman's Stand- point." Rev. Rural Dean Hodgins also read a paper on "I;.berty in the Church of England—its use and abuse." Both papers were well worth being publish- ed and scattered among all classes. Rev. j. F. Parke and Mr. Jno Rens- ford represented Clinton at the meet- ing: Mrs. Parke, Misses Everett, Holmes and Smith and Mr. Parke also attended the S. S. Convention on Tuesday. It is expected the Bishop of Huron will visit Clinton sometime during June or July for the purpose of administering the rite of conflrmatiou to those now being prepared: Meeting of Ooderlch W. M. S. The Goderich District Woman's Mis- sionary Society Convention of the Methodist church will he held in the Rattenbury St. church next Thurs- day. Mrs. Wright, of London, who has an extensive knowledge of mission work, will be present at the morning session, and in the afternoon will con- duct a Model Missionary Auxiliary, which will be most interesting. The young ladies of the League and En- deavor Societies are especially request- ed to be present, as it is felt that their knowledge and enthusiasm in mission work will be greatly increased. There will be a public meeting in the even- ing at 8 o'clock, when Mrs. Wright will give an address. A good pro- gramme of music is also being prepar- ed. Little Locals. The Union Jack was hoisted over the organ factory on Friday. Lady's wheel for sale cheap. Apply to Miss McHardy, 78 Ontario St. The London Conference meets in Chatham on Wednesday, June let. Cantelon Bros. shipped fifty tubs of butter to eastern markets on Tues- day. Don't fail to hear the celebrated Waterloo Band. and Orchestra. Clin- ton, May 24th. There will be service in St. Paul's church at 11 o'clock to -day, this being Ascension Day. Madame Wall sang "Nearer My God to Thee" in the Ontario St. church Sunday evening. Goderich vs. Toronto Seaforth vs. Toronto Clinton, May 24th. A meeting of the Goderich Metho- dist District was held in Blyth Tues- day and yesterday. Cantelon & Wallis shipped a car- load of bogs on Monday. The price paid was $4.70 per cwt. Sergt.-Major Morgans and Trooper Lamothe in Sword and Bayonet con- tests. Clinton, May 24th. Mr. J. C. Miller, of the Hotel Clar- endon, will run a daily carryall to Bay- field, hegirining June 1st. Corns early. A free performance given in the morning, Something new. Clinton, May, 24th. A Liberal Convention will be held in Dungannon on the 31st inst. The wire -pullers are busy preparing for it. Mr. Houston gave an address to the Christian Endeavor of Willis church last Wednesday evening on "The Covenanters." Mine Host of the Rowson House has had the painters at work upon his stables and the improvement in appear- ance is quite marked. For the present Miss 11. Combe and Mr. W. Q. Phillips have taken charge as organist and leader, respectively, of St. Paul's Church choir. The Lawn Tennis grounds are in prime condition and will be open for practise next week. All who intend to play this season should join at once. Mr. John Bell, of Londesboro, is look- ing around for a suitable house in town either to rent or purchase. We will welcome Mr. Bell and family to the Hub. W. Doherty's pacer "Guidelese Tom- my," will fill an Ottawa engagement on the 24th. We hear "Tommy" is to go without a running mate this sea- son. A Street Fight. A street fight is such a rare occur- rence in Clinton that the affray of yes- terday caused a decided sensation and has since been the talk of the town. It would be as well for pugilists, no matter what may be the grievance, to avoid such a prominent meeting place and to impress this fact idellihly upon the memories of the participants a good round fine should be imposed. The main street of the Hub is no place for such an festicuffs as that of Tuesday which took place in full view of dozens of young women. The brawl was the continuance of a Goderieh township family quarrel, dating back over a year, though the chief offender had a grievance es his brother wee shamefully Neaten by his opponent and a relative the day previous. It is claim- ed;that a fence rail was used upon him, but as the affair may he ventilated in the courts, the real fact of the case will be disclosed. in Baseball. in Lacrosse. Little Locals. Rev, W. W. Baer occupied the Bap- tist pulpit Sunday evening. Mr. E. Snell, Hullett, fell from a tree on Friday and broke his arm. Ontario St, Methodist church have a "Choir" Sunday shortly. Mrs, Tuft, Belgrave, is a guest at Reeve Kennedy's for a few days. Rev. Mr. Stout and Mr's. Stout, Kirkton, aro visiting Clinton friends. Mr. W. Alexander, who has been convalescing nicely, has taken a turn for the worse. Mr. Sain. Notley, of the London Fire Brigade, is visiting at Mr. Fred. Tomlinson's in Stanley. The Chairman pf the Street commit- tee requests property' owners• where boulevards have been graded to have them seeded. . Transportation to 'Winnipeg via. the C.P.R. has been redpced tc $15,80, and to the Soo nine dollar's less, -- All members of No. 4 Company, 33rd Battalion, are requested to call on Capt. Combe before Friday to leave their measure for a new uniform. Inspector Robb and Mr. Lough, Muse O'Neil and Miss Taylor of the Public School Staff, attended the Teachers' Convention in Saturday. THE NEws-RECORD sends out its staff to gather the news of Clinton. It doesn't by any means scissor its con- temporary and boast of ib ae an sinter - prise. Quite a number of Clintoniane spent Sunday in Bayfield. It is freely pre- dicted that the balmy and breezy re- sort will be more popular than ever this summer. Squire Patrick, of Ilderton, aud one of the most prosperous of Middlesex farmers, is spending a few days with hie son-in-law, Mr. John Beacom, Gode- rich township. The Editor of the Berlin News -Re- cord, who admits that he is as fond of pumpkin pie as a down -east Yankee, will give four five -dollar prizes for the largest pumpkins exhibited at Fall Fairs in his district. The Brussels Herald has been enlarg- ed from a five to a six column eight page paper which must increase its popularity. The Herald is neat and newsy, a well -edited paper. The change in the Grand Trunk time table, which went into effect on Mon- day, makes the Goderich train arrive in Clinton at 12.55 p.m, instead of three minutes after one, as heretofore. The last Canada Gazette contained the following: -33rd (Huron) Battalion —No. 2 Company—To he • lieutenant, 2nd Lieutenant Alex. Johnstone from No. 1 Company, vice Huston. The contract for building the 200 feet long grand stand in the park for next Tuesday's big celebration was awarded to Mr. Dave Connell, who will also erect the stand for the performing elephants. Rey. Mr. Pocock is in (Hamilton at - ending the General Convention of th e Baptist church of Ontario and Quebec. He will not be hack in time for next Sunday's services, but the pulpit will be occupied,hy a stranger. Three young men of the Bayfield harbor works visited Clinton last week but lost their way both coming and going, wandering down into Stanley. The trio are expected over again to the Big Celebration Tuesday next and next time to come direct. Mr. Jas. Howe, who is laying down granolithic walks for Mr. Tisdall, ex- pects several orders this season from residents of Clinton. Albert St., both sides, ought to have granolithic walke in the business quarter at least. The St. Mary's Journal which vies with the Acton Free Press for neatness of make-up and typographical beauty, has added a Rogers typograph to its equipment, so that with new body type each week there will he no dan- ger of its dress becoming time -worn. Mr. John Mole, of Auburn, has late- ly secured the following orders for Seale_ Sr Hoover : - Mrs. Jas. Henry, B+aat Wawanosh, monument for hus- band ; Mrs. Jas. Fowler, Colborne ; Mr. Robt. henry, Goderich township, for son. Mr. Mole's success as an agent is due to the confidence which those who know him best repose in him. will Brussels Friday and West Tnekorsndth. Mr, George Turner has purchased a now buggy from F. Rumhall, of Clin- ton. Mrs. Cudmo. a and Mrs. Elcoat are both improving after their severe sickness. Our teachers took a holiday on Fri- day and attended the Convention in Brussels. Mr. Henry Cudmoro is building a wood shed and kitchen addition to his house. R. Cudurore is superintending the work. When finished Harry will have neat buildings on his tidy farm. Mies F. Annie will address the E. L. meeting on Sunday evening next.