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The Clinton News-Record, 1901-04-04, Page 10The Weekly Story of the Big Store.' THE CLINTON NEWS -RECORD HODGENS BROS.' BIGc DRY jOODS. STORE The New Millinery We've sold more hats, taken more orders, done more business in our millinery depart meat than we have ever done before so early in. the season. That's proof enough that millinery is �n m n to us that we are showing � y right in everyk particular and that we have just whatpeople want. - If we wanted more pp e we haveit in thewords of refs.,, and com- w p memdation that were generouslybestowed . on our opening, display, by the throngs who visited our showroom last week. We continue the opening all this • week, and invite you to .call and see the prettiest 3' and most stylish miIhinery ver shown in in this store. Many - pp eo Te tell us that it • is the best evershown in town. . Vhe n- everyou come you'll find much to interest you. Orde.r.Early When you you wamt ySour new hat for Sunday leave'your as early in the week as: you can. It will save any risk of dssapofi tment. n New;Gloves for Sunday You'll likely want new; glovesfor Sun- day and might as well select them from the best stock within your reach. You will be sure of getting good value and every pair that goes over our counter carries with it our guarantee, • Our 3 leaders all are good. Beal. Kid Gloves, made from soft skins, oropetly dressed, will give excellent wear, perfect fitting, all sizes, bro'wnd, tans, fawns, blanks, dome fasteners, no better glove Bold for the same price anywhere 1.. UQ French Kid Gloves,very soft and p1- able, extra good quality. The best glove sald in Canada for the price, as good is not sold tot any less money, fawns, ;browns,greys,white and blank, dome fasteners,all sizes • 1�.2 ....... .. Per Pair Oar best gloves, if sales keep increas- ing' it aril soon be our best seller made from choice and selected skins, perfect in every detail. In. the long run it is the ohea; est glove we sell, fawns,browns, black, dome fasteners, •newest stitching 154 per pair .• If you are:. not going to get.a new pair for Easter fresh- en up your old ones with Glovine . It will not injure the most delicate•shadeand Large every stain. bottles 25e. values. • Elegant Embroideries and Insertions We opened the other . day some: of the prettiest embroideries and insertions that have ever been in the store. They, come to us' direct from: the maker in Switzerland and should have been here -the first of •Febru— ary. ' . 'The manufacturer was busy and they only ,got here last week. If you want some- thing real handsome in em- broidery or ' insertion, some- •. thing just a little outof the ordinary come in and see them. Handebme Swiss insertions and em- broideries, dainty and delicate de- ' the finest oflawns . and de- signs on g muslins, 1 to 3 inches wide, per yard `,.Se to cin WE WILL BE GLAD! Mrs. A T Macdonald returned home • after going to see her mother but the trains being blocked did not arrive in Uwe for the funeral. YOUR OPINION air. Mash occupied.ytne pnlg. .of Iiuox chnrah on Sunda moruirr Mr. W. D, Wilson moved to the house lately occupied by Mr. G. Ham- ilto. Mrn. and Mrs. M. Baer intend, going to the Soo. Mr. Bradford has removed to Londesboro where be has rented Mr, Snell's shop. Success to him. We are pleased to hear that Mr. Wm. Symington's .little daughter Fern has quite recovered from her illness. Miss Jennie'Straghan is also improv- rnMiss Ethel Glenn visited Auburn friends on Sunday. Jones. Bros, and Mr. J.' Tewsly left for the West last Tuesday. Miss Ella and Mrs, Ross intend visiting friends for a while, Mrs. J. Mole arrived home• after attending her daughter Edith, who. bas been very ill at Maitland ville. Of the pretty new styles and colorings in 'Wall Papers that we showA larger stock than ever before awaits your 'wee - Mon. It is the' best assortment we have ever bad. rt was honght as cheap .as we know how to buy and with as Much care to have a good selection in design and coloring as we could possibly take. We are reason- ably well experiopned now and we think we have•..a stock just right from any view. point you can take it, We said it was bought as cheap as we could buy it and we want to impress you equally with the fact that it is on sale at as low a price as we can honestly offer it. Now you know what we claim for it. Will you come and see it and tell us mutt it lacks ? Agents Parker's Dye Works. The , Dr Fair Oo often the Chezpest, Always the Beet,. About o 0 WHERE THEY People ER RE A H OR' WHERE THEY ARE GOJNG We .Know • Mrs. Armstrong is spending a week in. Toronto, Mr, William Coats was in Goderich Tuesday. u Miss Torrance of Blyth spent S n da y in town. Mr. John Reid of town left Monday. for Peterboro, • Miss Etta Hale is visiting Nile friends this week, Mr. G. D. McTaggart was in Toronto on Tuesday, Mr. Will. Taman of Blyth was in town on Monday. Mr.. Harry Bell of Wingham ,was in town over Sunday. Mr, Jos. Robinson of Btucefreld was in the Hub yesterday. Mr. John Quigley of Hallett left Mon- day-for onday for Rnssland, B. 0. - ' Miss Mary Southcombe . is on a. two weeks, visit to friends in Preston. Miss Lydia Cook of London, is _the guest of her father,.'.Mr, 11. W. Cook. Mrs. Phillips left isienday -for Toronto where she will spend a. 'couple of Those 5e Embroideries We :adyertired last are. very cheap. We think we never offered you quite as big a bargain in embroidery be - fire. Embrroideries and insertions,1 to 2i• inch, pink; blue and hirliotrope on white ground, regular 10a and 15o, clearing at per yard, ........:. . .. 5t li,ippen, The snow of the past has about dis- appeared and the reads have a top dressing of mud that suggests the Good' Roads . movement, even at a cost of three fourths to the municipality and one fourth to the government. If succession dues, bachelors tax and liquor licenses were permitted to he spent in parts of the country where derived and not appropriated and sent to heads uarters (Toronto) for munifi. cent distri bution, the ratepayers propor- tion would he much less than is .now. estimated and popular favor be per- haps enlisted in rural parts that would change rhe, tide and says the craft of state. being steered at • present by George Washington. Mrs,. H. Ricker, wife of our esteemed carriage e builder,has left for Rockwooci to spend It short time with her brother, who is G. T. R. agent there and with when Mr. H. Squires, her father, re-. i sides since leaving Kippen last fall. Wm, Ivison and daughter, Hanna, are spending .iL short time with Mr. Potter of Porter's Hill prior,itis under- stood, to his removing permanently to Chicago. We don't think he has lost faith but misplaced it. Census enumerator, Mr, deMor•die, called on an Irishman in our. village and when asked what he wanted said he bad came to take his census for _the governmeht.' " Begorra," was his ,reply,'" they need somebody's senses for they have none of their own," ` Mr. L. Clarke, assistant surveyor on 'Stanley. township drain, has been spending a few days with friends in rien after having ran the } e, tak- en en the level and determined the odt.lel. of the big. ditch. His opinion is that. insideof ei l t years withh this drain the now waste and between the. Parr' and Gostiein Lines will be .under a state of cultivation suitable for farming pur- poses of any kind;hut most undoubted- ly for meadows or hay growing it will he the superior of the soil now used. This dram -will necessitate the cutting and .piaci ng ofthe valuable tint ber,with which itis wooded,on the market and, we will expect to.see•general improve- ments When. cedar and is - to be had froin'. this 'reclaimed pert.`,:The . young gentleman spea.ks so highly, of the treatment extended to hitn duc ing, his stay laying out . the : work, we would say by the ladies, for he, is, n young picture andgenial a you g Man. Mr, James.SinillieofInwood visited his mother and brother, Robert, for a few days last week. He is looking well and reports snow all gone irp West anda general break up - for spring. • Miss McConnell has takencharge of E. Rannie's •millinery department at Hensall. Messrs. A. FI. Plummer and A. Mc- Nally of Blyth were in . town on Tuesday. . Mr. Ernest Jackson left Saturday for accepted da ock .w P • Woodstock ere t h he has sae position. Miss Campbell of Goderich spent Sun- daywith•Mrs,John Walker and Mrs. J. Layton. Miss Mackay left Monday for her home' in Seaforth where she will remain until after Raster: Mr. Will. Stoddart, who has beenin • town for some time, returned,. home, to Egrnondville last week, ' Mrs. Murray, whohad been the guest of her br'other,. Dr. Thompson, for: a -week, returned home yesterday.: Mr, Gus. McLaughlan came down from Winghani on Monday and has taken a position with Mr..A. J. Holloway.. County Councillor Torrance of. Zui ich was in town yesterday on his way to attend the Board of Criminal, audit 'at Goderich. -• , Mr. G. D. Gilchrist, son nf Citizen Gilchrist, was intown yesterday, He is the representative of the big shoefirm of J. D. King •& Co., Tor- onto. ' Messrs. Dave Connell and George Mc - Guile left for the Soo on Tuesday. There is a boom on at that place and they hope to participate in sunre of - the benefits. . Mr. Peter Ker, who has been employ- ed for;i` few months in the organ factory at Goderich, . has returned home, the factorystaffhaving been• New Silk and Dress Stuffs We - have never had a stock of dress goods and silks that was as much to our liking asis that we have gathered together for the spring of 1901. Its a stock without a weak spot in it and whether looked at from the standpoint of style or value is everything that a stock of dress stuffs and silks out to be. A few of our Dress sernes, all pure wool, good weight, black, navy, .red, myrtle,. brown and fawn, special values at Plain lustre, 3G inebes wide, good weight and fact black, makes good skirts' for ough wear........ ... 25e Fine woolen rase stuffs the new soft, thin makes that are going to be so inuch worn the coming season,also granite cloths and serges makes stylish suites, blues, greys,browna,` fawns, old rose and black, per yard ..$0c and 63C 46 Inch cheviot serge, made from pare wool, makes a very stylish suit and will stand no end of hard wear, bidok and navy only..., . , 75e Costume cloths, plain or homespun finish, the choicest lot ever brought into Olntoh, all the pcpular shades in many different qualities, per o� snit... x ... • $U,- $5' and The SL .ks 25e Plain silks in all shades noel for 3e fanny work,also blaok,good quality e Soft English Silk, ranch used for waists and trimmings, very servio- able, shades of white, cream, sky, torquoie and navy blue, pink, oar• 60edinal, gold and blank,,,.....,... Wide satin, heavy weight, rich fin+ isb, a gcod wearer, every wanted ehade and black. , ....60c and 'Taffeta silks, the beat assortment we ever parried, extra good quality and weight, nearly every shade In stock .......................... Black silks in taffeta, peandesoir and cords, suitable forwaists and dress- es imported direct by ourselves and Al values $1 and 1.20 85e 856 Rouse Cleaning Time is nearly � here, some people have commenced already. If youare gol g to get an new carpet would'nt it be a good idea o pick it out now and let us get it made up. We will be ready thenn to put it down at a moments notice. We are sure to be ,. `busy later on and then you may have to wait. Rt. THEM% t reduced.. Mrs, Donald Macdonald and her sister, Mrs. Duncan Stewart, left yesterday to visieforn couple of weeks among friends in Galt, Hamilton;' Beverley and .elsewhere. Mr. Syd. Jackson left on' Tuesday a. m. for Montreal where he has a situa- tion. Hid many friends in Clinton will be ch P1 pleased to learn n that he much likes the.cit,y and is doing well., Mr. Will. McNaughton was in town this week on his way back to Chat- ham from .attending the funeral . of his sister, Mrs. J. E. Johnston, which took place to Maitland cemetery on "-Sunday. Mr. J, H. McCoolhas returned from Watford where he bad been spend- ing several days with Mr. Rchert blcllveen. The spring is much more advanced in that. district :where the roads have already . dried up and the farmers are getting ready for spring work. Mr. McCool thinks his old 'friend Mr. Mcllveen has a very .fine place find cannot but do well. Mfand her son Wil - red of Napanee are the g nestss of her mother, Mrs. Taylor, Rattenhury street, Mr. French, who is a B. A. and a member of the teaching staff of the Napance High School, bas given up that position and after spending Easter with his wife here will go to Chicago where he will con- tinue his studies in the 'Chicago 'University. Mr. Will.Lowery of Goderich township returned home on Friday night after completing his course at the Ontario Veterinary College. He was a dili- gent student and plugged away many an hour when he should have been wrapped in sleep hut it has en- abled hire to pass his exams with flying colors and now he may he styled Dr. Dr. Lowery has not yet decided where he will locate but it, is ;lost possible he may decide upon anging out his shingle at Dungan- non. tie will do well or We will be much disappointed. Drysdale. DRAW/ OF AN ESTEEMED AND POP'ULA.R LADY. Prom the Chatham Daily Planet of _Windily we take the . following; At about six o,cloek last evening one of 'Chatham's most admired ' and highly esteetiied •ladies passed to her long rest, in the person .of Christiana McNaughton, .the beloved wife of John E. - Johnston; the well-known King St. merchant. Mrs. Johnston, who has been illbut a couple of weeks, was suffering from a complication of diseases, and far the hist few days has been slowly sinking. The best posssihle • medical aid in this city and from London was obtained but all efforts were unavailing and she prised peacefully away last evening at the family residence, Victoria avenue. Mrs. Johnston was the eldest daugh- ter of .the late John McNaughton, township Stanley,. „Huron county. Mrs. McNaughton fa Ilowed her hus- band to the unseen abonta year ago. Tho deceasedlady 1e ayes, -besideide herr husband, three children—Miss Mabel, aged 15 years ; Master Harold aged 8 years, and it little baby boy but a few weeks old. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston were married in June,. 18810 and lived in Port Arthur for six years Ten years ago they • re- moved to the Maple City, where they have since resided. Three brothers and four sisters are left to mourn the departure of the de- ceased. All reside in the county of Huron. One of the sisters, Miss Irate McNaughton, was at her bedside when the end mane. Two brothers, John Wood bees are now the order of the day. Mr,14. Talbot is doing a rushing busi- ness with his new buzz, saw. • Mr. henry Mayon, who has been employed with the Snowden Bros, for the past twenty-eight years has been visiting friends and relatives in Port Huron for the past four months and returned home last week looking hale and hearty. Mr. Prank Demony left for Marine City, Mich., where he is engaged as a ship carpenter. Angus Murray met with an accident one day last week while en• gaged threshing clover with Mr. Henry Talbot at Mr.Peter Durand's, Mr.Mur- ray was coming down from the mow, his foot slipped and he fell to thefloor, landing on his shoulder. Medical aid was summoned and found that Mr. Hurray's collar bone had been broken. This ie the seconed time that. Mr. Mur. ray has had his collar^ hone broken, and much sympathy is felt for him. A very sad acciclentbefel. Mr,and Mrs. T'`dward Etue when their eldest child Bente. was called away. It appears that Mr. Etue had Just taken a pail of boiling water from the stove when the child not notieing the water had bak- ed into it and received a severe scald which resulted in its death. The child was just in his third year. The brew/. ed parents have the sympathy of the whole community. April girth, law; ••••••••••••••►NN•N•••••••,•.•••••••••••••••NNNN••••t NNNNNt• ►•N•+N10*N4r•11+ NN• "A Some what Different Store." �O• ur Millinery Opening. Of Iasi' week was the most successful we haus ewer had. feminineAlt femtne Clinton came saw and admired the feast or Millinery Fashion. From many sources came the uerdict,that our display of flats, Bonnets, etc., was the finest and largest ever Iseen in Clinton.. M The storef rom now on will be filled with thonghts of Spring, every dad we'll Iinteresting to show visitors. Millinery, Dress Goods,Gloves, Belts, have something 9 Ribbons Laces etc commands your attention just now, our stock of these goods and David:. McNaughton ot Bayfield arrived in the city last night. Will, McNaughton of this city is also a brother of Mrs. Johnston* The deceased lady was a member of the Holy Trinity church and always took an active interest in church work, Her earnest efforts and bright Christ- ian character won for her the high esteem and admiration of all with whom she came in contact. Mrs, Johnston will be htid to rest in the Maitland cemetery, Goderich,. where the family vault is situated. The funeral will take place on Sunday. Auction Sale Register.. t Monday, April 8tli,,at 1 p, m.,Lot 20. con. 4,liibbert, extensive sale of eleven good horses and forty head of, cattle. —John Roach, Proprietor; Thos,Brown, Auctioneer. t Saturday,April 14th,ttt 5 o'clock p.m.,. at Baldwin's wttreroomc, Seaforth, clearing; sale of 40 second hand. Id- cyles, all in good order. --George Baldwin, Proprietor, Thos. Brown Auctioneer. Tuesday,April Oth, at Dick's Hotel, Seaforth, Auction Stile of twenty choice calves from 5 to 10 days old. George Chapman, Proprietor ; Thos. Brown, Auctioneer. Wednesday, April 10th, at 3 p. fin., at the Conimerciai Rotel, Clinton, 15 choice calves. -•-•George Chapman, Pro- prietor ; Thos. 13t own, Aueticneer. Friday, April 12th, at Lot 11, con, 12, McKillop, farm stock and implements, Joseph Stenzel, Proprietor ; Thos. Brown,auctioneer. Saturday,, April 1-'tli, at 1 p. in, Lot, 20, Huron Road, Hibbert, 1# miles east of Sea fot th, farm stockand implements. —Richard Barry, Proprieter ,• Thos. Brown, Auctioneer. THE QUEEN'S FUNERAL, it t Queen's Funeral Procession in Liv. tog Moving Pictures. All ,Britons Should see this magnificent procession conveying our late beloved Queen Victoria to the silent tomb. Shown in Park I all its solemn grandeur tit Hyde e Corner, from 1"ieid Marshal Earl Roberts to the end, also scenes from the Boer War. The great disaster at Galveston will also bo shown. The andtragedy, ble.''resentotl hyoCoxi iBrs� for two nights in the t own hall,Clinton, Tuesday and Wednesday, April Oth and 10th. Matinee' at 4.15 Wednesday afternoon, Prices, adults 25c.,children luc, t t was never so complete, and never were prices so low for such worthy goods: You and view the new things, no need to buy if you're not ready, ft t t 1 . are 7ordially. invited to come wanted fabrics,from the heavier broadcloths and Both. black and colors in all the most w ' homes fins to the lighter clinging goods for summthe er wear. Just a few descriptions .;of most o pular-kinds. kinds. Black figured Dress C oods,.,are in greater demand than ever for s Ikits , p pi.. • ' assortment is very complete: • • r in ' Wide, inches e3 W , fulla inch •U ti in s Broadcloth weave, in a Bros n g Black figured press Goode full 42 inches wide 56 inch wide ittr plain kibrown, fine light weight, pure wool cloth, in the colures of fawn, grey, purple. fine Wool newest colors of light and dark - rey,navy, also black. This is a very crit for suitso 1 and will be a great favorite • let �rl tie also cloth wg c cadet il. n it 4 , . green, fawn, brow 1 I.' 5 black. We bought theca dii•ret from the and dresses, • Some colors came in dress mill and • can says . you . one third in , lengths.. ' Price per yd. I.00 "r • its•. ' Granite' d s Por r Serges, .� price P r y tr 40 to 50 inch wide Cashmere, S g , Homespun heavier Settings fulthan tushes wide, in • Cloths .arid Cashmere Sergei;, - the popular thee}e me shr wsiwi ttthe grey aldded. the fabric for dresses, eowe 'in the . newest . • steel re iidaed, t he c dew with t to shades Y navy, srwn g shades of blue, grey, 4U0 news ring camel hail -effect, our special n red,etc.,- rice ,..-, , ■40 ,5.0 spring mareprice per yd i . 15 fawn, e , P (worth o ) P • extra hard finish, best value we have ever 60 sold forthe money, price per a rd Black whored Dress Goods 42 inches wide, alike, skirt IengLhs only and no two rich blue black will not hold • deist or 'pull, Al value at 3.50 4 00 5 50 each length 88 inch wide all wool Serges in shades of • red, brown, navy, fawn, also blase, will make very serviceable dresses: •Extra .25 value at per yard For fit finish andwear there is nothing to equal the gloves we are selling at 85c and $1.00. Other stores charge' .1. 0. and $1.25 for loves that. are no better. , We were 0 �g. a loll' time before we found a maker that would give us g a good glove to sellfor less than $1.00 and $1.25: . We. have -them pair you'll need a. to go with your new hat and suit: . Kid Gloves in shades of tan, mode, brown. and grey, silk stitching '0 en back, perfect He and finish, sices 5 to 7i, price:... r..,..... ■5+ GenuineFrtch,Kid Gloves, in all the most wanted shades of a and Inserttons.tna lei. s with, silk stitching on Oriental Lacs',yard:. , s 12 c ISe, 180,. 25c' ail sizeper , ealso blackPrice mode,grey, white, s ,without un y,tbb r s g d it hor 0 use w pair: � ..... +k areal beauty at per c - +• Are more popular than ever for Spring Laces lnl.' ti and good L,L c-. all such No .store ever soldg Embroideries for so little. The news of this department is being heralded by our patrons are following one pass}ng it to another. The or a few samples of *hat we have ready for your choosing: Valenciennes Laces in exclusive designs, as- sorted widths, per doz. yd. 15c, 20c, 25c ' Well worth ons -third more. nd in a ver choice lot of Embroideries from St. Gull, Svi!itzerla y ., •5c,: Sc ' IOc desigt;6, assorted widths, special value at per yd... ..`.. , l Lutffcrl lot of patterns to: be Mor e ` N.ew Corsets. n the 'corset howimportant.. it, IS :that: '�1 and fit of our new 'dress depends so much o Thestye y of new corsets just arrived, never sold so'mony corsets you get. the best .make.. Anotlier� shipment J :cal as ar we yell at 50c 75c and $1.(i0 are the best .that money ,�., fust now. The .ones • �, we are selling. . as�.. are all steel filled and :guaranteed perfect in fit,.finish and Wearing , • buy at the priee. They.g • The•Erect Form Corset is having.a wonderful sale, it throws'. all. pressure on the hips and back muscles, the figure is held erect I and straight and is given a fine :military carriage, price... .. All sizes in stock... 'YOUR 01ONLr'Y BACK 1F YOU. WANT.1T Girls' Corset Waists at 25c and 50e with 'straps, oyer shoulders, all sizes in : tock. CLINTON •••• 4•• •••••N•••••••••N•••N• ••••• •••• ••N NN •••• ••• •••• •••• NNNN N•4•••• ' ••NN• F � 1 1 rr it rr Ir 1 � nrr it rr r1t Irr r Ir rr � Ir11 rrlrl 1 .1 nrrrrr nrnr 1 � � �. � ilr.11rlr mitrlrrrrrl9 mit rrlrrinlrrtrrlrr sir ittrrrrrrirrrtrrrr mtr�lr rite S Easter season brings all the latest and. newest things g , the front,and in white ties, which are. in Neckwear to• have all the choicest ` gods :.to be .� the: proper thing, we �, p p• R obtained, t will special we 11 make a sdisplay p Next Saturday. R inspection .o and we invite. f our big stock. Who's Your Hatter.? J =.a • - rah r~ stock is to be found with us. - We a The largest and most complete• . for the celebrated Christy English Hats noted for are sole agents the satisfaction that they give in wear. Our popular lines are sold ' for $1,50,.$2.00 and $'2.50.All colors, all shapes, all. sizes. - ,At $1.00 we show the. best Fedora on the market. You them in blacks, drabs and browns. ...Shirts.. • The W. a & R. make,acknowledged to be the' best goods on the ... market for fit acad. finish and. sold Y prices sold/ at remarkabl low consider- ing the quality. Our $1.00 shirts -are hard to equal. You can buy them in all colors r sizes and shapes. • If you want to •see the latest come and inspect our goods. 11" Jackson Bros. The Clothing People Ai1N1Hl/M�HINiNI�M�NNIMI�M�H����)t�AN/M�i{11 11 air can ' get a 4 4 4 A CLINTON,.