The Clinton New Era, 1902-02-07, Page 8tints*
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THE CLINTON NOT RA,
.FRIDAY, FEB. 7th,1002,
;pawn ibsetes.
MARRIED AT SARNIA—Mr Frank
Mitchell was married at. Sarnia on
Wednesday to Miss Blanche Weetell,
daughter of Dr. Weetell, proprietor of
g done the Belchamber House, r Mitchell
` is an old and populist 011ntonian, but
wanted has been in the gents' furnishing busin-
ess at Sarnia for several years. We
advance extend our congratulations.
oideries, INCREASE IN CUSTOMS BUSI-
already. Customs at this port, states that the
NESS,—Mr Wiseman, Collector of
e cases,amount taken in for the seven monthe
ending Slst of Jan., 1902, exceeds the
b isiness of the same seven months ago,
by.over $1000. This shows that people
are importing more as a consequence of
times being better. r;
our w'ite
y.are real
irect from
alues than
s guaran-
no dress -
ached and
slily English
oloth,tiniehed
, and reta,ne
earanoe, easy
apn•iries well,
5, extra good
'Lig
big wrap -
filling the
on sale this
de, made
1 designs
wets you 12i
ark prints
to 32 in -
10o would
n for Feb -
s 85c
quality
g, free 'Uapt. McTaggart on Thursday evening
ide, 21 I last week and on Friday evenin•
ebruary 85e another one by Mrs S. H. Sint h • ;-
U. A. McKee gave a pa'• sI num-
ber of youngfro, "on Friday night;.
•nnwy afternoon Mrs 3. Rat-
t.',tih' -y entertaias1 lady friends ;
Mrs (Dr) Shaw entertained her lady
; fri.•nds uu Wedorsday from 5 to A
(o'clock ; Mr, (Di) Agnew and Mrs (Dr)
Thompson' entertained their friends
last (Thursday) night.
NOTES. --Saturday's 'e Mail and Ern*division court da, here. -Jas. Mains
pire contained Mies 0. H. Mountcastle's Hallett, father of the Mmes Mains, of
latest production "Won.an ; an ap• town, died on Tuesday last....Sur
pleal" ; it inay also be found on page 2 friends will be pleased to hear that Syd
in this issue.. , ,I,%st week W. U. Sackson, formerly of Clinton, is now
Seat le received a letter from a relative travelling for a Montreal wholesale
at Indian head, N. W. '1 , which said drug house; his district is from Halifax
the elevators are filled to their fullest to Windsor.....A rumor was purrent
capacity with wheat and the rails aye that a number of cattle were dfliVered
find it only possible to handlestated here on Saturday last and left in the
quantities, the market is congested stockyards at the station until the
and the farmers not only have their shipment on Monday without shelter
bat ne full but find it necessary to uee or.food ; we learn that such wasnot the
the stables and sheds....R. Downs has case for the cattle were put in a ehed
moved to the house on Rattenbury there and had any amount of hay....
etreet, recently occupied by Miss Tre- James G. Walker, a formerClintonian
wartba....We learn that C. Joy who who was employed with the late Arnold
was transferred from the Moleons' King in the paint business here, has
Bank here to Sinicoe branch lately is been appointed clerk of the court in
now located as cashier at Ridgetown• Virginia City, Montana„ „Last week
branch.... Warrener Bros. possess one A. Ginn brought into the NEW. ERA
of the best equipped livery business office three or four good-sized new
around having recently added several potatoes which were found growing
handsome cutters,one being purchased hank of Dr, Tbompson's stable ; if
from Geo Lavis and • another. from potatoes can be grown here in the mid -
Thos Gundry, of Goderich ; they also dle of winter it i•s no wonder they can
be grown in the Klondike....On Satur-
day last S. S. Cooper nearly lost his
dog from poison but by attending to
the case in .time it overcame the ordeal,
bought a fine driver the other day
FOR TE NPERANCE.—A meeting of 1 from J,W. Hili....The town auditors.
all who are interested iu the circulation J. Wiseman and Peter Uantelon, have
of petitions to the Ontario Govern- been busy the past. week auditing the
ment concerning the question of prd- treasurer's books fpr the town ; W.
hibition, will be held in Ontario Sc, Coate has always been noted for keep -
Methodist church, on Friday evening, ing a faultless set ofbooke for accuracy
from 7.30 to8.30 p. w. Ir. is earnestly and neatness... .The first robins this
boned that each church and Young year in Clinton were several seen oar
People's Society will be represented. Rattenbury street east last ;week` by
Rev -Mr Howson:..: Annual reports of
STOOK SHIPMENT.-Notwithstand the McKillop Mutual Fire Insurance
ing the severe snow storm on. Mon- Oo. may be had at the Naw ERA office
day the farmers brought in their or at R. Coats & Son's store„ ,.Sun-
cattle deliveries, S. H. Smith having day was Candlemas Day; the bear
a bunch of eight carloads ft oma Clinton did not see his shadow therefore stops
yards and one from Uoderich, for the out and it is in all probability that we
Toronto market; in the shipment 50 shall have an early spring; Easter
prime beeves— about three car -load— coming about three weeks early than
were supplied by Fair Brothers. Chas last year is also another sign of an
heid also made a shipment of a car- early spring.,..The Provincial' Board
load for Toronto ; a specially fine pair of Health notes the fact that at 5
were in this lot which weighed 365) lbs centres io the county of Huron there
delivered by Chas Peacock. were 35 cases of small pox, during Jan-
uary. , .. Mr Thos Wetherald, P, L. S.,
TRE STORM.—The severe storm the of Goderich, makes a survey of the
beginning of the week made the con- new post office site this week, for the
gregations small at all the churches government-'Miss3essie—Maclae.hlan;,
on Sunday. We hear that in some of .the famous Scotch singer, who capti-
the country churches no services were Dated audiences, here on two different
held owing to the weather and bad occasions was presented on her appear -
state of the roads. On Monday the ance at Detroit wita a gold jewel of
elements were even more severe at
times it was impossible to see across
the road ; no business of any account -
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town and the regular
was done in t u w R
trains were some what delayed. Cattle
deliveries were brought in although it
was so rough.
SPLENDID ADVANCE.—The fol-
lowing, front the Brantford Expositor,
will be read with interest by the gen-
tleman's many friends in this place : —
"The services of Mr W. U. "Myers, of
this city, who is one of the r epresenta-
tives here of Douglas, Lscey do Co ,
bankers, of New York, have been recog-
nized, and the company has shown its
appreciation of them by appointing Mr
Myers to have full charge of the com-
pany's business in Michigan state at a
handsome salary. The appointment
was made at the annual meeting of the
company held in New York a few days
ago."
THE SOCIAL CIRCLE.—Eyening
part:es and afternoon teas axe' still in
vogue among the ladies here, and will
no doubt be kept up for awhile yet.
The New Century Club holds its at
home this (Friday) evening and music
will be furnished by the London bar
pers. A card party was given by Mrs
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SWEDISH LADIES' QUARTETTE.
—The fourth of the series of concerts
Iin .onneciion with the Citizens' Star
Course'wi:1 be given on Tuesday, Feb.
18, The talent for this concert will be
the Swedish Ladies' Quartette. The
program• will consist, of quartettes,
duos, trios and solos. These beau:.rful
young ladies will appear in their native
costume while rendering some of their
selections. The press is loud in its
praise of these artists, and those of our
own citizens who have heard them
sing, speck most highly of them. Un-
doubtedly this will be one of the
greatest musical treats ever given in
this town. The kcal managers have
decided to put this, concert on at 25c
and 35c. ig order that the people of
Clinton and vicinity may have the
opportunity of enjoying a strictly high-
class entertainment at a reasonable
price. Plan of hall at Cooper's hook
store, open to subscribers on Feb. llth,
and to the public on and after Feb. 13,
THE ILL.—Friends will be pleased
to learn that J. Ridout has he
from his late illness as to be able to
resume his office duties....It is un-
usual, but we regret to learn that R.
Coats has been confined to the .house ;
we hope it may not be long before he
will be at;le to be down townsgain.. We
are sorry to hear that Miss Freeman
(sister of Dr. Freeman) is still ill at the
hospital but we learn is improving
H. Plumsteel is still confin-
ed to the house.... Jas. McMath was at
Dungannnon last week seeing his
father, who is in a poor state of health
and weaker in mind and body ; our
townsman, since returning, has" been
laid up himself and is confined to bis
' room ....Many are pleased to hear that
G. Marshall is steadily improving from
his late siege of tyhoid fever....Ohas,
Wallis has been indisposed and was
confined to the house last week but is
around again.... Harry Brewer, son of
H. C. Brewer. town,was seriously ill at
Stratford, during the past week, with
appendicitis, but we are glad to state
he has about recovered....The wife of
Rev J. Greene has been suffering fram
a slight attacks of inflammation of the
lungs, and her friends will be glad to
know that she is improving, though
still ill.
PUBLIC MEETING. -Readers will
'notice in another column an advertise-
ment calling a public meeting in the
town hall. Clinton, on Monday eyrie-
ing next, Feb. 10th, concerning the
Huron County Packing and Oold
Storage Co, The meeting will be ad-
dressed by Hon, J. T. Garrow, D, A.
Forrester, A. McD Allan, W. R.
Belden, D. Gantelon and others. For
several weeks we published a lengthly
article on this question and after
2t ding; it,-tareflallS'-° i ,la .ea>lil -. Mn
that we should favor the re hems, In
Great Britain millions of dcllars have
been invested- in cold storage ; even
the steamship and railway companies
have expended considerable in order
to handle products safely., In Order to
eaye all perishable .products and thus
secure a good market it is tee( eiary to
have.- a cold storage establishment.
This scheme has been on foot for some
time and now it seenis it the hear -
future we will have the establishment
ahioh the directors have decided to
build at Clinton, the most donveniy
ent and central point. Beiy patois
is invited to the meeting t(f bear the
discussions,
COLLEGIATE BOARD. -The statu-
tory meeting of the Collegiate Board
for organization was held on Wednes-
day evening. Jamnee Scott, who has
been chairman for about ten years, was
reappointed; M, D. McTaggart, secy.;
W. Jackson, treasurer; property, com.,
.Messre Scott,Ransford and McTaggart;
studies and discipline committee, the
Board. E. Herman was re-engaged as.
caretaker, It was decided to still hold
the regular meetings on te third Mon-
day in each month. •
A FEBRUARY WED ISING.:--Wed-
dings, as a rule, are surrounded more
or, less with general intdres.t, and this
pretty.eyent took place at the home of
the bride's parents, Albert street, on
Wednesday, the 5th inet., when Mise
Mabeile,eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs
J. Bell, was united in marriage to Mr
H. O. Bell, of Wingham. ` The, rcere-
-monywas-performed at -high --noon -by- - i
Rev O. It. Gunne, rector of St. Paul's
church, . in the presence of only ....the
membersof the families and a' few I
intimate :friends.. The house was.
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Fit for a Kin...
Rut the Sovereign People ot Clinton may use them
80c Tablet
for
15 cents
15c Envelope
for
5 cents`
Even at there prices we are making a profit though
when you see the goods it will surprise you to know it.
The explanation is in holt cheap we bought them, We
believe we bought them cheaper titan we • ever bought
anything else. If you will buy as you are here invited
to do we think you will willingly admit that your purchase
is equal in money -saving to any you ever made. The
Tablet contains 100 sheets,Iaarge size paper,very smooth
And rearked.like granite,well padded with blotter. The
Envelopes have 25 to package, made of the same kind
of paper, well gummed and neatly banded,
We want people skeptical about bargains to see
these goods not sold at or below our cost
The W. D. FAIR CO, Clinton
it Often the
jjCheapest—Always the Besst."
O))% IIMAIMPAMNMAIWWWVA , iy
considerable value suitably engraved beautifully decorated, but the wedding
and set with a.diam,ond, by the presi- was of a quiet, home nature, the
dent of -St. Andrew's Society; she wore principals being unattehded. The •
this highly prized gift wneu appearing bride 'cokeded charming
in
•a dress of
here Tuesday evening... .Mrs Man- white taffeta en . train and tulle yeil,
ninit,relict of the late Albert Manning, carrying a .showerboquet of bride
died at Guelph on Tuesday, after an roses, and leaning on the arm ot her
ears ; she was a attending
three1 now e
about R. J. Bel
illness es of. brother, her
tlYrot t5
sister-inlaw of Resets.' Wilber and Toronto Varsity), entered the drawing
Russell Manning. of town, both of room to,the strains of Mendelssohn's
whom attended the funeral at Exeter, wedding march, played by Mies Elva
yestesday.... The De Verne sisters,who Adams, of Londesboro. After the,cus-
appeared at Wingham last Wednesday 'tomary exchangeof congratulations
night, will appear here in about two they partook of an elaborate wedding
weeks ; their specialties are, vocal and `dejeuner, after which the happy couple
string attractions....UaptsShaw, Mc. were drivento the depot and took the
Taggart and Combe were in Goderich 255 p.m. express for a wedding trip to
last Thursday attending a meeting of Toronto, New•York and other Ameri-
the officers of the 33rd Regiment ; one can cities. The going -away aowr, . wass�;;
ttwasthekecr
dealt..w h homespun,with `tuc
of the mattersof navy blue
appointing of a delegation . to the .taffeta taque to match They will.
countycouncil for a grant of $600' to shortly return, and will reside in
the<'Regimenf,.which was given.... We \Viogham, where Mr Bell. has built a
sympathize with Wellesley ..Whitely fine new residence, The presents giv-
(son of Mrs Whitely,: of town) in the eu the bride showed the high esteem
loss of his wife, who recently died as in which she is held,`. ,The, social circle
her home in New Orleans. Louisiana.. 1 here loses a bright Igdy of many
,.Father McMenamin gave .a lecture {accomplishments and one who will ba
on the land of Evangeline—Nova 1 pouch missed ' among her ..numerous.
Scotia—in Seafo•-th,nn Thursday night friends in town. Mr Bell. who is fist -
last week under the au-pices of the _IL _ ;y oown•here, is one of the firm of
0. church ; he is a pe..4 A►,-".Wi'tty and Thos., Bell da Son, furniture manufac-
entert+{ni�,g-raeikerand having itved turn's of Winghaut:- Both Mr and Mrs
tor, or number of y.'ars ,• gave a Bell are popular young -.people, and
brilliant description of the maritime we join with Mends in giving them
province.:.. J. Taylor. D. D., of the I. our heartiest wishes for a happy future
U. 0. F., will install the. fficere of the life. Elie guests wele: Mr and Mrs T.
Brncefield lodge on Friday evening, Bell. Mr and. Mre R. Vanatone, • Mies
Feb. 14th; he has been kept busy lately
preforming this work aroung thio dis
tirct....Saturds;r, "Matra -try' 8 h, is
Boyd, Mr 0.. Bell„ Winrtham; Miss E. -
Adains, Londesboro; Mr and' Mrs Jas.
Fair, Clinton
reat Clearing Sale
Of Pirstciass Footwear
.for two weeks
Come and°see for yourselves for it ever Low
Prices sold in a hurry Jt will in this ease
Sale Price 53 pairs Ladies' genuine Dongola Kid. Sale Price
$1.25 Button Boote,worth 1,45, $1.25 ,
Sale price 50 pairs: Bing Quality and Bell Boots, Sale ,price.:
*2.'J5 : .. buttoned orlaced worth $3 to 3,50, $2.40.
Sale Price , Lali{es', Felt and velvet slippers, good value. - Sale Price
50c . • • - at 75o: 500
sale Prlue Men's waterproof Overshoes, Sizes 6 and ; 7 Sale Price
95c only, worth 1.65, 95c
Sale Price . Men's Felt 4 Buckled boots, .vises 6 and 7, S
$1.50' only, wor(ih 2,25.
Saie Price Ilfen'b Box Calf and Dongola 'Kid; Laced • 5
2.25, 2.50 boots and gaiters worth $3'- and 3 50
Sale Prlce. 75 pairs - Misses Buttoned school boots, S
$1 . : worth 1 to 1.50.
Prices O.a�tt� A line of Men's Fine Laced Boots.going ,at
joint. `! 51, see them. • B
ale Price
$1,50
ale Price
1
ale Price
80c
Bargains
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A regular feast of bargains in every • department
•commencing . Friday :morning, Feb. 7:: Price figure
quality sounts. Watch this : space for next week. It
will' pay. your
The Old Reliable,
The' Store That Never Disappoints
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The Great. Men's Suit which we shell for $7.50, is not equalled in this section
for the money. This is rather a strong assertion to make but the proof of, the =
' pudding is in the eating,and when you have once discovered this value you'
will always be to customer for this particular line. We show every . Size and •
give you a big assortment sof patterns at : $7.50.' per suit. For a second best
suit you cannot • find anything,,onthe market to equal them:itsoZa
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TteNew- . w ay [.
Is to buy the `Lion'' brand, famous for their
fitting qualities and famous for the wear they give
the ordinary boy. Made ot` all ' wool cloths, sewn
with linen thread. ; Knickers. have double seats and
double'. knees. Altogether the best line of Boys' '
Clothing en the market.
Once a customer .always a customer.
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the:, d_ -_AN ay
' For years past any old thing has been good a
enough for Boys' Knickers. The, cheapest kind of
shoddy goods basted- together and lined with goods
no stronger than paper, has been placed on the mar
ket announced as a tremendous bargain at 25c and35c
and the result has been just as one would expect—the
ordinary lively boy puts them on audit' a day or two
they are all to pieces --the purchaser is disgusted and
wonders why they cannot get some decent goods for ,
Boys' welly.
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Coats, sold
11 sOell at SATURDAY 0 �Il. FA bareainilwor�th lookingafter algid a boat that willgive but if
you are here in.time we -
vai them$1 . bargain rywhere at +-good• ar,
JACKSO$ BROStrh.(1►T11tG STOIC CLINTON