The Clinton News-Record, 1900-04-19, Page 8s
Have started
oot to do tile
largeet (spring
trade we have
ever had. We
alto at this marts.
because we have absolute wade=
in our stock and the pticea at which.
we sell to enable tee to attain to ib.
If we accoutplieh our 'purpoee it will
be a benefit to 118 and if you help us to
do so we believe it will be a benefit to
you. Let's get together and help Paola
other tillage in this advantage.
Our Leading
Seasonable
Lne
jUst now is Wall Paper, that makes
the home look prettier, inmates happy
and the neighbors all talk. We have
an immense variety in price, color and
design to suit any taste. This is not
guess work or business boastiug,it's an
actual fact and is vouched for by many
who have seen our stock. Suppose
you investigate and see how you come
out. It will be our pleasure to have
you share in the advantage of buying
from us.
Agents Parker's Dye Works,
The If. D. Fair Bo
Often the Cheapest, Always the Best.
New Advertisements.
Ladies' Wear—Mrs. McLellan 1
Let us clothe you—A. J. HollowaY
Ties and hats—A. J. Morrish
Tint and design—W. Cooper Co
Little Breaks—P. B.Crews
Peautiful wash goods — Newcombe's
Holidays just past—RIMolvillee..
Pasture to rent—Henry Cooper
Collie lost—John Dayinent
Seeds—J. W. Hill
Now for house cleaning—MoKinuoa & Co ....5
The Page fence—W. Stanley
New kid gloves —Hodgeus Bros 8
Clothing—Jackson Bros 8
Our leading line—W D. Fair Co 8
Mr. W. Cook, Seaforth1 was in ()linter)
Yesterday
Dr. Hohnee of Goderich Wae in town
on Saturday.
Afr, George Nimmons, Brantford, wee
home for Easter.
Mr. Percy Brown spent Easter at his
home in Toronto.
Architect Fowler, - Goiderich, was in
the Ilub Monday.
Mr. F. Hovey leaves for Teinity Univ-
ersity on Monday.
Mr and Mrs. John illouston aut in
Toronto this week.
Mr. Erne Twitchell earne home frora
Toronto for Easter.
Mr. F. G. Burgess enjoyed Easter with
ft kinds in Mitchell.
Miss Edna Copp is spending the Easter
holidays in I -loose%
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Milne spent Sun-
day with Blytia friends.
Mrs. J. B. Hooeer was visiting Lucan
friends this past week.
Mrs. Bissett, Goderich, visited Mrs.
D. Cook, Jr„ on Tuesday.
Rev. Mr. Seaborne of London called
at the Rectory on Monday.
Mr. John Orich,Seaforthopent Sunday
with *is brother, Earle Orich.
Mr, Latornel of the IVIolsons Bank
spent Good Friday in London.
Miss Inglis of Goderich was the guest
on Friday of Mrs. A. Twitchell.
Mr, A.Inbeose Smith of Molsons Bank,
Hensall7was in town Good Friday.
Mrs. Beckwith of Wingbam has been
visiting friends in town this week.
Mr. Ed. Moser, Blyth, was the guest of
friends here from Friday to Monday.
Mr, Bert McIlyeen of Goderich Sun-
dayed in town and on. the Base Line.
Mr. Thos. Lowe of lhornbury spent
• Good Friday with Clinton friends.
•
Miss Broder of Brockville is the guest
1 of her sister, Mrs. G. D. McTaggart.
1 Mr. and Mrs. W. Doubledee of Wood-
stock visited Clinton friends this
week.
Misses Nessie and Gertie Crich, Sea -
e forth, spent Sunday with friends its,
5 town.
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Miss 0a,rbert of Hullett visited her
sister, Mrs. McGinnis
Easter,
Miss Amy Purcell of
the guest of Mies Lily
Sunday.
Mrs. Brown and Miss
of Dublin, on
Lietowel was
Johnston over
Nellie Brown
Ur. Ilerb Erwin spent Easter In Mtn.
Mrs. John Spooner returned to Walk -
townie thin week.
Mee. II.Vooter and Miss Footer were in
Brampton tide week.
Mrs.II. Andrews returned from 11
visit to Cleveland Tuesday evening.
Mrs, (Dr.) Beldon, Seaforth, called on
Mende in town this past week and
also spent a couple of days in Blyth.
Mr. Mackenzie, Wingham, was in
town on Tuesday and gave some Of
our citizens pointers upon granolithic
walk building.
Mr. L. R. Whitely was registered at
the meeting of the Caned= La-
crosse Associetion held in Toronto
last week as the representative of
the Clinton Club.
Mrs, 3, Plate. of Goderich called en
friends here on her way to
London. She was accompanied
I by Miss Allie Plate, who is
I well known and quite popular
with many young people in Clintele,
GODERICH TOWNSHIP.
On a recent Sunday Rev. B, L. Hut-
ton of Dungannon occupied the pulpit
of the Taylor's Corner church and prea-
ched an acceptable sermon from the
text :—The brook may run dry. •
Miss Lilean Willson is spending 'her
holidays under the parental roof.
Mr. Thos, Burrows, the popular
seedstruto of Gbqierich, and, Miss Laura
Willson visitedSeaforth friends on
Good Friday. . •
Donaime Fred Lawrence of Taylor's
Corners has been enjoying the Easter
holidays elsewhere.
Dr. Cook of New York was a visitor
at the homestead, Mr. Peter Cook's,
over Easter, leaving for the city on
Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. H.Lovvery have move
ed on to their farm on the 16th conces-
sion. May pleasure and profit be their
experience thereon.
Mr. Albert Wise has sold his farm
on the Bayfield Line to Mr. William
Glenn of Stanley whose farm abuts it.
The price paid is $3300. This addition
will make Mr. Glenn's farm at good-
sized one. Mr. Wise will continue to
occupy the house for the present.
Dominie Barnwell is holidaying at
the homestead near Kincardine.
Cre,wforder gang of masons started
worse on J's
tion Wednesday, arn founda.
were Easter guests of Woodstock MrosSwitzerb
•
friends.
Albert Townsend moved his j
Mrs, Tait and Miss Maggie Carling of family andbelongings this week down
Exeter are the guests of Mrs. T. to Bayfleld whore they have taken
possession of the John Scotchmere
place. We are sorry to loose them
from our midst as they are kind-
ly and good neighbors and hope they
may meet with success in their new
boom. Mr. Townsend is an industri-
ous and faithful worker, one of the
kind who can always secure a place.
Carling.
Miss A. Taylor of the Public School
staff is spending the Easter holidays
W in Blyth.
Mr. A. McVittie enjoyed the leospite
Mrs. Junor spent, Good Friday in Sea- ality of Blyth friends from Friday
forth. •to Monday. •
Mr. Will Ross was in Loudon Good Mr. and Mrs. C., Sanders of Goderich
Friday. were guests of Mrs, C. Bezzo on
Mr. Monker, Exeter, was in town on Friday last.
Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. McRoberts of Mitchell
visited Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cantelon
Miss Stout is holidaying at home in
Kirkton. on Saturdey.
. .
.rence has gone - te Brace -
Mr. Al. Miller has been holidaying in Mr. .S.Law
midge where ;,he has sebured. a
Lucknow. goodposition.
Mr. James Eagleson was in Bayfield on
Messrs, Harry Bell, Robt. Beattie and
Good Friday. C. Skeats of Winghana were in town
Miss Nettie Stevens returned to Bramp- over eSunday.
ton on Tuesday. •
Mise Amos and Miss Lily Amore of
Mrs. Lack Kennedy visited in Seaforth Exeterwere Easter guests of Mrs,
on Good Friday. . A. H. Manning.
Mr. J. C. Miller was in Grand Rapids, Mrs. McVittie spent part of the past
Mich., this week, week with her daughter, Mrs. Cole
Mr. W. McTaggart, Toronto, came of Londesboro.
home for Easter. Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Blyth, was the
Mr. Phillips made a business trip to ' Easter guest of Mrs. Walter Klieg of
Sarnia this week. of the Base Line. ,
Mrs. Russell Reid, London, is a guest Miss McMurchie spent Easter Sunday
at Mr. W. J. Harland's. in Blyth, the guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. L. g. Eidt, Berlin, visited Clinton JaS. McMurchie. . • .
friends on Good Friday. Mrs. Slater and Miss Carrie of Blyth
Miss Allis Worthington is enjoying are the guests of the Misses Steyens
her holidays in Seaforth. ' of the Base Line.
Miss Grace Overbury, St. Thomas. Alias Effie Gidley of Blyth was the
was home for the holidays. guest of Miss Carling for a few days
of the past week.
Miss Gertie Sage was the guest of
Seaforth friends on Friday. Miss Mary E, Blake of Elullett has school $X1.20, Mnnicipal World $180. iseued tu.R,. H. Stephenson and Mre. tiful Easter and Communion services.
. Mrs. Bayley of the 161h concession
has been very ill.
Mr. John Sturdy met with an acci-
dent on Saturday last in which he sup-
tained a broken rib and bruised shield -
der. The trouble was caused by his
horse running away and throwing
him out of his rig. A Clinton medico
was -called in who patched him up so
that he will be as good as new shortly.
The council met pursuant to ad 'ourn-
ment on April 2nd. Members al pres-
ent. Minutes of last rueeting read and
passed. The following pathmasters
not qualifying were changed, John
Weston in place of Andrew McGuire,
Wes. Miller in place of Wm Cole, Jas-
per Brinley in place of Alex Chisholm,
Alex. Osbaldeston, sr„in place of Chas.
Graven, John Sheppard in place of
Alva May, Frances McIlveen in place
of E. Butt. Moved by John Woods'
seconded by Jas. Johnston • that peti-
tion of F. McIlyeen And 20 others be
granted and that Wm. Coates be ap-
pointed township arbitrator for the
formation of a union school between
Hullett and Goderich township. Mov-
ed by John Middleton seconded by C.
VV. Williams that the following ac-
counts be peid : arbitrators on •union
TIM
OODERICH TOWNSHIP.
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.A. very sad accident occurred on Sun-
day afternoon last when Mrs. Alexitn-
der, a pioneer of this townslup, aged
eighty:seven years, was trampled by a
horse in the stable owned by her son
Jas. Alexander of the 7th con. Though
ot the above ripe age Mrs. Alexander
has always been exceedingly active
and was never satisfied to let Po day
pass without paying a visit to the
stock at the barn. About half -past
two o'clock on Sunday she made her
accustomed visit and had gone in be.
side a quiet horse, She had evidently
tried to throw some feed to the horse
in the next stall and fallen under the
horse, or else the horse was frightened
and knocked her down. Some peo-
ple in passing heard the noise and ran
to Sea the cauee of it and found her in
a serni-uncouscioue condition on the
floor behind the horse. Dr. Gunn was
mat for and it was found that one leg
had been brokeil et the ankle and hadly
crushed. Shealete sustained many in-
juries on the body and head,the serious,
nese of which is not yet assertained.
Much sympathy is felt by every one
for the aged lady as she is highly re-
spected by all who know her.
There waster' large congregation at
St, James church on Sunday laet who
enjoyed the beautiful Easter servicee
of the Church of England. The incum-
bent preached from Acts 13 : 32. The
choir rendered in an able manner in
addition to the usual singing, the
Easter anthem, "Christ Our .Passover".
Mrs. E. B. Smith sang a beautiful offer-
tory solo, "Be Though Nigh." The
offertory which was to be applied to
local purposes amounted to over four
dollars. His Lordship, the Bishop of
Huron will visit St.James' for confirm-
ation on the evening of the 2nd of May.
STANLEY TOWNSHIP.
Mr. Peter Campbell commenced to
work on the land on Friday last.
Peter thinks there is nothing like get-
ting the crop in in good time.
Mr. Richard Pentiale had a mare
which gave birth to two colts on
Thursday night last. At the time of
writing they were living but Mr. Pen.
hale thinks it will keep him busy to
bring them through as they were very
weak. They haVe been named Cronje
and Kruger.
Mr. George McOlinchie and sister
visited at Mr. Chas. Johnstone's on
Thursday last.
Mr. John Davidson's horse broil e
looee while tied to a post in Bayfield
one day last week and ran tip through
the village but did not go far till it
struck the buggy against a shade tree,
smashing the buggy and getting clear
of it.
The followin deliveredecatths for Mr.
MOM
SLJMMERUILL
Alma.
The Auxiliary meets at Mrs. Bing-
hant's on 'Plumley evening.
Mies Jennie Routletige of town • has
been, visiting her cousin, miss Lizzie
.1ohnstone, for a few days,
Miss Allie Beacom has been visiting
Mende Clinton this week.
Mr. G. W. Hill left for the Weet on
Wednesday of last week and will stop
for a while with friende in Duluth,
We wish hint emcees for he is worthy
of it.
The annual vestry meeting of St.
Peter's church will he held next, Mon-
day evening, previous to which those
interested in Sunday School work will
assemble to arrange for the opening
of the school now that the roads are
getting into good shape.
Miss Ball has taken up her abode at
Mr. Josh, Hill's,
Miss Hankins of Auburn will make
her home at Mr. Watt Mair's for the
stuniner.
• Miss Clufr of Seaforth has. been the
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Robt. Milior,for
a few days,
Henry Beacons hao engaged with
Mr, William Sinclair for the surrunev.
Mr. J. H. Lowery had a bee of
friends of S. 5, No, 5, Hullett, who
helped him to cut his summer's supply
aMwro.oJdOhn Gardner of Clinton has the
contract of the plaetering.of Mr. Lind.
say's new house while Mr, John Col-
borne wiU finish up the stonework.
The brick work of the old house,which
has been standing, has been torn down
this past week.
Mr. and Mrs, Chris. Sanders of (lode,.
rich, who were wedded on Wednesday
last, were guests at Mrs. C. Beacom's
on Thursday.
"Belt" Williams has hired for the
summer with Mr. Adam Weir.
The saw logs are rapidly being con-
verted into lumber at Butt's mill.
W. Kenny and Scarlett the younger
of Winthrop helped Mr. Bullard tnoye
over his furniture, etc., on Monday.
They are a very agreeable and jolly
pair and we are always very glad to
have the opportunity of meeting with
them. '
Mr. andlles. Brownlee will continue
esidents ot our village for the present
and retain part of the house in which
they have lived.
Mr. D. Barr's pet pony tried to jump
over a picket fence the other day, but
falling short and on top of the pickets
it so severely injured, itself that
the vete doubt if they can poll it
through. •
th
A number of the rat payers n e
new Union S. S. set apart up the Belie
Line were for banding a school forth-
with, whether or not. According to
the School' Law, however, they will
have to wait until trustees have been
duly and legally elected and this can
last :—Chare Reid, 12 head James Mc- •
only take place at the regular time.
Reinter(' at tapleton on Saturday
Olymont, 2; P. Campbell, '3- Andrew •
Thus there will not be a new school-
Duocan, 4; S. Hueeton, 2; VVin. Clark, house until next year.
8; James Reid, 2; Wm. Taylor, 6; Mr, Geo. Hayes lost five hogs recent.
good stockers for ly and not understanding the ailment
he had the vets perform a post-neortem
Wm. Rathvvell, 4. These were all
paid a handsome figure. Mr. Ransford when It was ascertained that worms,
Mr. Chas. Parker was cutting straw and many of them, were the cause of
and crushing for Mr. Geo, Johnstone their death. The animals becatne crip-
on Wednesday last. Charlie has had led and lost their appetite. As.soon
a steady winter's work. as the farmers as it was understood what was wrong
'think it pays to cut their straw and it was much easier to effect a cure of
crush them grain. •
the remaining hogs which were also
•
Mr,. and Mrs. Rufus Keye spent sicAl"meetin• g of the ea• . tepayers of the
Sunday and Easter Monday with rel- 5.5. was held. on Wednesday of last
auyes in Goderich and Holuaesville week to talk over matters of interest to
and came home by way of Clinton. the section.
Mr. John Scotchmere, who left some The Hullett council has appointed
time since and was located in Trail Mr. John Britton or that municipality
county, North Dakota, • near Kelso, as arbitrator between this S. S. and
writes leack that he bought an outflt the adjoining one from which it hi
of household furniture, together with sought to take a slice of territory.
liye stock and inipliments •sufficient Mr. John Bullard of Winthrop, who
-for a320 acre farm for $560. .Thus he has bought the store from Mr. Brown•
really bought cheaper than he sold his lee, moved ever his belongingson Mon -
stock bere for when the cost of freight day and is now in 'possession. He is
• out is also taken into •consideration. highly spoken of by his former neigh -
Mr. Scotcbmere is quite pleased with bore and. friends and coming well and
his new home and considers he -has worthily recommended we bid him
made a change for the better. welcome into our community. We
Stanley council met on Monday, have no doubt but that reeidence here
April, 95h, at one o'clock p. m. The will please him as we are all easy to get
numbers were all present. Minutes of along with, most neighborly in fact,
• the previous meeting were read and St. Ppter'e church was well filled on
approved. The following orders were Sunday last and all enjoyed the beau -
Me. and Mrs. Thos. Livingston*
spent Sunday with the latter's mother
hinamCI,Inton.
Mr. Jae. Jamieson spent it couple of
days last week with friends in Wing -
Mr. and We, F. Taylor visited
friends in Kippen on Sunday last.
Mr. Herbert Fowler lost a valuable
horse one day last week.
Mr. T. IL Brownlee of Hensel), visit-
ed friends in thin vicinity during his
Baeter holidays.
• Mr. Norman Carter spent Easter
Sunday with friends in Goderich
toAwnvsehrir pleasant evening was *pent
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo.
Dale on Tuesday of lauu week,it being
the occasion of the marriage of thetc
daughter Harriet to Mr, Jae.Campbell,
a prosperous farmer of McKillop.
large number of invited friends of the
contracting parties gathered to witness
the pleasant event. At five o'clock the
organ began to sound the notes of the
wedding march. The bridesmaid was
Miss Lizzie Dale, sister of the bride,
while Mr. Wm. Robertson of McKillop
supported the groom. The knot was
securely tied by Rey. Mr.Tillin of Wal-
ton. After congra,tulaeions and good,
wishes the company repaired to the
dining room where the tables were
loaded to the utnaost capacley with all
kinde of delicacies. All doing ample
justice to the good things provided the
retnainder of the evening was spent in
social chat and dancing. The bride
Was the recipient of many beautiful
and useful presents. The happy couple
left Wednesday morning for their
home in McKillop and the good wishes
of their many friends go with them.
been tlae guest of Mrs J. J. McCa.0 h- Neews-Rgeoero printing $15.58, O. H. Walker $1 each refund of dog tax, G. The rector impressed upon the people
Mr. J. T. Goldthorpe, Saltford has ey for a few days. • .' . g Holland cedar $15, assesor's salary sso. Demon and G, Clark $10 for opening the privilege of ' the sanctuary and
Mrs. I.' Prout a• nd Miss M de e e• nt Road commiesioners were empowered north end of Babylon Line, W. J. pointed ' out the necessity of every
been in town for a few days.
Mr. Robert Coats of tile Toronto Globe hi . Y P to epend $270 in their •separate Mitchell ss 38 printing account, Thos, church member to partake of the Sac-
vora Friday to Tuesday with her divisions. Road Comtnissioner John- Gemmell $12.82 for elin plank. The rament of the Lord's Supper on Easter
staff came home for Easter. .
Misses Alice Twitchell and Edith Jar- sister in Torontoston was authorized to have the ditch by law confirming the appointment of Sunday, it being the central feastof the
Mr. Fred. Bryant of Preston was the at Mrs.Wilson's property -filled to nat- pathmasters dk d f c rti hitian dispensation. Twenty-six
dine visited in Hensel! Monday. , poun eepere an eu e- , r
guest of town friends hone Good nral level of land on H. R. near Gode- viewers was passed. Council will meet remained to communion, the largest
Miss Nettie Combe is the guest of Miss pride,. to Monday. rich. Adjourned to meet on the 265h again as a Court of Revision on the number for many years. The offer
Dingman of Stratford this week. ivi F.
re. rankSellery, Kincardine, was day of May as a court of Revision and assessment roll and also for general tory, which is devoted towards local
Mrs. 5, T. Clark and family of Toronto the guest a her niece, Mre. A. T. • for the transaction of other business.— bueiness on Monday. May 28th at ten purposes, amounted to nearly eight
are gueste at Mr. J. W. hidley's. Oooph , this week. Nixon Sturdy, Clerk. o'clock a. me—J. T. Canters, Clerk. • dollars.
Mrs. Watson of Seaforth was an
Easter guest at Mr. John Leslie's.
Miss Gertie Miller is the guest of Miss
Millie Petty of tlensall this week.
Miss Mackay is spending the Eastee
vacation at her home in Seaforth.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Munroe, Goderich,
were at Mr. Fitzsimons' on Sunday.
Mrs. Fred, Hartwell, Goderich was
visiting at Mrs. Hartwell's on Easter.
Wallace Wheatleyand Charles Dowser
returned to Woodstock on Monday.
Mrs. E. Watson and son of Blyth were
guests of Mrs. D. B. Kennedy this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Crews spent Good
Friday and until Wednesday in Tor-
onto.
Mrs. Herrington and two children of
Blyth were guests at the Queens
Hotel over Sunday. •
Mr. Robt. Reid has gone to Toronto,
where he has secured work in a
furniture factory.
Master Will Rattenburyis spending
his Easter holidays in London with
his uncle, Mr. H. Clucas.
Mr, R. J. Macdonald of Seaforth iS
taking a course of insttuction at the
London Military School.
Miss Holmes, Brantford, and Miss
Gussie Taylor, Goderich, were the
guests of Mrs. (Rev.) E. B. Sraith this
past wee*.
County Clerk Lane, Goderich, was in
town Tuesday attending a tneeting
of the House of Refuge counnietee of
the county council.
Mr. W. R. Lough and Miss Lough
went to Toronto Monday where Mr.
Lough will attend the Provincial
Teachers' A esociation
Mrs. J. Stevens and Mr. John Stevens
were visiting friends in lOwn and
Goderich township this week. Their
home is near the village of Streets -
vine.
Mr. William Fore er, Montreal, came
home for Easter. He left again on
Tuesday for the east and was ac-
companied as far as Toronto by Mrs.
Foster.
Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson of Arthur
, arrived at the paternal home of the
latter, Mr. John Leslie's, on Thum -
day. Mr, Patterson returned to his
charge on Saturday, but Mrs, Pat-
terson remained until Tuesday.
The following party from Blyth
attended the concert given in the
town hall on Monday evening:—
Meg. A. Taylor, Misses D. Taylor,
Hamilton, Habkirk and Thompson,
and Messrs. Robinson, Emmett and
Douglas.
Mr. and Mrs. R. 3. McLellan, who
have been residente of Torontofor it
few years, arrived in town Monday,
have rented the Biddlecombe store
and will open out a stock of ladies
wear, house furnishings, etc., on
Saturday of next week.
Mr. Newton ()rich, who has for the
past year been learning the railroad
business with Agent Nation and
Assistant Maguire left Wednesday
morning for Holly; Michigan, where
a situation has been secured for him
by Train Despatcher Irwin, son of
Citizen It. Irwin.
Mre. Dunmore and two children of
St. Thomas are visiting at the par: Miss Twitchell, Ashfield ; Miss John'
• ental home, Mr, W. 3. Paisley's. Air. son, 13ramptott; Misses Campbell of
Dunetnore came up Saturday, but Myth Miss. Stevenson, Hensel' ;
returned to the city again on Mon. Miss O'Neil, Auburn,
'daY. He is it ineroher of tile staff Of Mr. Meyera, who has been a resident
Oswaldt‘Iiunt, Toronto, and John
Runt, Galt, sons of Mr. Harry Hunt,
came home for Easter.
Mr. and Mrs. John Layton were guests
of Mr. R. H. Walker and family of
Dublin on Good Friday.
Mr. Henry Kerr of Wingham called
on his sister, Mrs. R. (Hazier, and
other friends on Monday.
Mr. and and Mrs. Ames McMurchie
of Blyth were the Good Friday
guests of Clinton friends.
Editor Bradwin of Rlyth was in town
Monday on his way home after
spending Sunday in Goderich.
Miss Sadler of Wingham and Miss
Brigham of Londesboro were visit-
ing Mrs. J. A. King this week.
Mr, and Mrs. J. Brooks of Mitchell
returned home Tuesday. after visit-
ing for a few days at Mr. William
Cantelon's.
Mr. A. T. Cooper was in Guelph on
Monday attending a meeting of the
executive of the Ontario Christian
Endeavor Union.
Mr. Cook, principal of the Auburn
school and C. Asquith of the same
village were guests of Mr. W.
O'Neil on Monday.
Mrs. Brewer accoMpanied by. her
mother, Mrs. Parsons, aud sister,
Mrs. Crevasse, left on Monday for
Montreal to visit another sister who
is very ill.
•
Rev. Thos. Goldsmith, at one time of
Seitforth' occupied the pulpit of
Willis church last Sunday • when
Pastor Stewart preached in the Pres-
byterian church, Seaforth.
Mrs. J. T. Goldthorpe, who has been
undergoing a course ot treatment at
She hospital, had improved sir much
Shat she was able to return to her
hotne in Saltford on Tuesday.
Mies V. R. Lane of St. Marye has ac-
cepted it position in P. G. Burgess'
photo studio as retoucher, Miss Lane
comes well recommended fromParke's
studio, Brantford, which is one of
the best in Canada.
• Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Jewett were in
town on Thursday last and the latter
left br the afternoon train for
Tottenham to spend the Blister sea-
son with her daughter. Mrs. (Dr.)
Wright of rottenham.
Mrs. Windrid find Miss Windrid, who
• have been the guests of Mrs. J, 0.
Miller and Mrs. McLean tor some
tirae, return to Sarnia this week
and from there will go to Grand
• Rapid's, Mich., where they will make
their home.
The following from on,tsid e points at-
tended the meeting of the executive
of the O. E. Association held in Clin.
San on Good Friday :—Rev. J. S.
Henderson, Hensall ; J. P. Ross,
Exeter ; Dr. Toner, VVingham; Israel
Taylor, Brampton.
Mr, Thos. 11.13rownlee, dominie of No.
14, Hay, was in town Easter Monday
reviving old acquaintances. From
more than one source we learn that
he is doing splendid work in his pre.
sent academy and that he is quite
popular throughout the section.
The following teachers are spending
their holidays at home in Clinton:—
Miss Willsie of Walton; Miss Helyar,
Dungannon ; Mitis Mont, Colborne ;
WEST TUCKERSIIITH.
Mr. Duncan Ashton of the Forest
City Bueineee College spent his Easter
vactation with old frieude here.
Miss Tena Townsend is on the sick
list.
Mrs. A, Seeley and family of Clinton
were Easter visitors under the par -
en tal.
MARRIAGES.
MORLEY—M1TOHELL—In Exeter
on the 18th inst. at the residence
of the bride's father, Mr. John Mit-
chell by the Rev. C. W. Brown,
Mr. John Morley of London to
Miss Emily Mitchell.
Many.
Thanks
We wish to thank all our old
custoneers for the nearty pat-
' renege they gave us in our
old stand, and now that we
have moved into more com-
• modious premises on
Albert Street, next to
Broadfoot & Boa's and
opposite the Mall House,
wehope they will all continue
to patronize us as it will be
our endeavor to give them
Good Goods nt Low
Prices
which we expect will draw
new customers As well.
We keep on hand Groceries
of all kinds and also Flour
and Feed. • We handle the
Zurich Flour which our cus-
tomer& say makes good bread.
Black Tea 15e alb.
Japan Tea 15c a lb.
BERCOM & SON
'Phone 83. Goods delivered to all
parts of the town.
APRIL 19, 1900
New Kid Gloves
50c.
On View in our Albert St. Window
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We name them thus
Bedause we believe they are
King ot all shoes. We don't
• believe there is a WCIllan'a
shoe sold for $3 in this whole
world which is as good as
our King Quality. That is a
broad statement, but try the
shoe and you will agree that
we have reason for boasting.
A ee,
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TRAWL MARK
G QUALiTY
It is simply perfection. sh
It has all that a oe ought to have
—ease, durability, style—and it costs
but $3 while it looks like a $5 shoe.
Try and judge for yourself,
The Light of Common Sense
. will prove to any woman that there is
no better shoe fot feminine wear than
the King quality at $3. She doesn't
need to be a judo to see that. Did
you ever know that uncomfortable shoes
affect a woman's temper? It's true,
nevertheless, and so we can honestly say
that a sweet dis.
position goes 401 IQ/
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along with the style TRADt. MARK
and the ease and
the beauty of
Xing Quality.
All Repairs on Boots and. Shoes promptly
attended to4
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temlere hiin an order supper
and ail Atcalacherty's restaursub.
Clothing
Department
Our "Royal Oak" Serge Suits are
worth talking about. They are made
from a fine quality of goods, cut, made
and trimmed up-to-date. You can
have them in single or double-breast-
ed. Our price is only Sim, but you will
pay. $15 in. a great many places for
no better goods. It is worth while for
any shrewd buyer to investigate our
claims on this Suit.
OUR OWN MAKE
We manufacture Ready-
to-wear Pants by the hun-
dred. We cut, make and
trim them in a manner total-
ly different from other
goods. Then again look at
the price. We save you the
mid dleman s profit. ,Our
prices are $1.25, $1.50,$2.00
and $2,50. We are quite
satisfied that no goods of
in this section can
equal them.
C HILDREN'S SUITS
Our range of Children's
Suits is the largest outside
the cities. Doing trade all
over the country enables us
to carry a big selection. Our
prices are the lowest con-
sistent with good goods,
Our "Leader at $2.26 is a
wonderful Suit for the price. You mil
not beat it and very few can equal it.
Our range of Boys' 'Knee Pants at 60c
60c and'750 is larger than ever. We
sell them by the hundred and they
are the cheapest goods in Canada,
e
Decidedly the best Kid Glove Bargain tb.at's come your
way for many a day. The price would be 75c in any store,
and. in lots of places even more. They were the last few
dozen pairs of a line, and to clear the lot we got them at a
liberal discount off tbe original price. That's the reason we
can sell them for 50c. If we had paid the regular price
they would have cost us More than that
Good quality undressed Kid Gloves, every pair brand new, the
popular spring shades of tan, a glove eold regularly at 75o or
over, sizes fiit to 7, on sale at "The Pale,ce" for.... ......
e.
Spring Millinery
• We have got Millinery this season thatis JUST RIGHT
in every way. We're certain that the styles we show are ab-
solutely correct and better or more stylish Millinery than we
show to -day was never shown in Clinton. The latest fashion
fancies are here, both in shapes and trimmings, and our mil,
liners know how to combine the two and give them that
style and artistic effect that marks millinery that is strictly up-
to-date. There's always a generous assortment of hats ready
to wear in the showroom, but should there not be one to ex-
actly suit you, we're ready to trim. to your order on short notice
Nobby Sailors
We opened this week a big slipnaent
ot the very latest\ styles in Sailor Hats. They
are right from the fashioh centres, are the
popular and fashionable shapes for spring
and early summer wear. There are many
,styles in the lot. We select these just as
hints of the yalues of them all
• Rustio Straw Sailors, assorted color
Fine Straw Sailors, strong and ser- combinations, all the new spring
Vi0Able, fashionable shapes, ribbon „0., shades, a nobby hat for early
band, black and navy • 6011
•- • spring wear • 50c
' The very newest shapes in Sailor Hats, navy, white
black and fancy shades, silk or velvet bands,
fine and rustic straws at 75e, Si,
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WindowShades at 112c.
Regular Price 75c
We are not going to keep blinds in stock after
this lot is cleared out. For that reason and because we
want them out of the way quickly, we are going to sell
all we have left for nearly half price. There • are just
between 30 and 40 in the lot and they will be ready Sat-
urday morning
Heavy °Puma Window Shades, inminted on :strong spring
rollers, dark cream color, all we have left in stook were
originally 75o and 900, choice now • 42e
"Gold Medal"
Black Dress Goods
• Make Stylish Costumes
If you are going to buy Black 'Dress
Goods this spring, you'll make no mistake if
you buy "Gold Medal" goods. The weaves .
and designs are the very newest. All are
wade from the best Australian wools and only
the purust of dyes are used. The makers guarantee that
every yard shall give the purchaser satisfaction in every way.
Here are a few of themany weaves
•
"Gold Medal" Are made from the
best quality Sago
Serges yarns, wit)* yard
being guaranteed to neither spot nor shrink
with water. "Gold Medal" 'Urges will cost
you less than lite majority of other makes,.
and also whenbuying your dress or akirt
of "Gold Medal" you have the segisfaetion
of knowing that the assurance goo with it
that you have the best that can be had..
"Gold Medal" Serges,made from
the best of yarns, every thread
pure wool, 40 to 54 inchee wide
will not eateh the dust, black
or navy.....50c, 75c, $1
50
"Gold Medal"materiat °Yen
after the 11 f
Venetian Gentlemen's
tian Suiting with beautiful satinlais , nd
is guaranteed to neither spot nor wink.
"Gold. Medal" Venetian is of tnedeim
weight and makes a yery stylish costa me
or tailor-made suit.
"Gold Medal" Venetian, all pure
wool, fine finish, 50 Mobile1.00
wide
"Gold Medal" Are remerkable
their beauty of
Crepons signs,
of finish, and their wearing gaalitiee. We
are showing a fine range of patter in
these ever popular rnateriale for ekir
Very handsome patterns in good
Orepons, by the yard or separ-
ate ekirt lengths, at,the length
$3.75, 84, $5, $8 $11
'Gold Medal" Are composed of
Si k Warpvery superior yarns,
• firmly woven, the
Ilenriettas warp being of silk
and weft of wool. A.
material which always hangs tirnil), yet
gives a beautiful, soft effeot. We particu-
larly recommend this make of goods for
handsome mourning gowns.
"Gold Medal" Silk Warp Henri-
etta, the purest of wool,woven
with silk, fine finish,,44 to 46
inches wide, extra special
value 1.10
"Gold Medal" Are woven of the
brightest and best
Fancy Alpaca quality yern and in
Or Lustres appearanoe very
much resembles a
good quality of Brocaded Silk. leer ladies
who wieh to pandemic) a handsome black
blouse, ekirt or dress we do not heeitate to
recomereed "Gold Medal" Fanny Alpacas
or Ler 'es as being the beat in the market.
We show a specially fine range of
plain and fancy Lustree for
skirts or full dresses at
25e, 42e, 50e, 75e, 1.00
"Gold Medal" This particniar weave
is the most hand-
Illantelasse some, and the styles
and deigns the meet perfeet and up -to.
date shown tide season. "Gold Medal"
Mantelmeee are bright and silky, and
suitable for fall costumes or eeearate skirts
Very handsome design in "Gold
• Medal" Mantelasee, rich fin
lab, 44 inolsee wide 85e
Men's Goods
Our Men's 1 trnishing De-
partmunt is a corn °let° store in
itself, and in it you'll find every
thing you would expect to find
in an up-to-date furnishing
store. Two specials for this week
Socks, 3 Pairs far 25c
1 flats at 75c
!seamless feet, vsill give esteellent • I M
Hersey and strong cotton mullet,
. bbaek8, as good buslit as you'll
wear, speoial..... ,3 pairs for 40(1 lathy /11.25 or $1.50 or in furnish.
ing stores, oar speoud price IOU
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