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Vol. 49 No. 25 Flesherton Ontario, DECEMBER 4 1929 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietor KIMBERLEY PROTON STATION CEYLON 1 ROCK MILLS j*******^*^^ ***: K~> >*:-:*: <r~ ."X-:-******** > The first and worse storm of the The \vea"her, well its beyond nV season. The roads in the valley are so I will "a^t leave it to the other cor- 1 heavy but otherwise good. The reg- : e?pinder"s to describe. What is the! ular number are at school, but Rev. use of writing about a storm anyway, ; F. Stotesbury was unable to make by the : ime this gets into print it may j his New England anl Epping appoint- ba thawing. n-.er.U and Mr. Speers did not get '.a O n Sunday, although the roads ' Flesherton on Saturday with the mail. w , 3 a i nlost impassable, our ministers On Monday he went by the power- ^\\ ed their appointments. Rev. Mr. house road. ; Oldham came from Dundalk in the af- A large turnout to vote on Monday, ternoon and Mr. Davis travelled on 84 votes being polled. snowshoes to the Inistioge anl Proton Mr. C. Proctor is working at Eug- Station appointments, enia where repairs are being made The Anglican Sunday school is pre- DEATH OF MRS. J. McMULLEN. ! ;T!.c past week has been very cold .5. j and stormy, with heavy snow fall: ,f. It is our sad duty this week to making tho roads almost impasaable chronicle the passing of Mrs. Jas. L. f or cai . s _ McMullen, wife of Magistrate McMul- ' len, on Nov. 25th, after ssveral months Mr. Geo. Johnson held a very suc- cesfful auction sale on Wednesday last Nov. 27th, when a large crowd was p Kent and good prices mucn experienced doctors, but all to .,.;- z ,j illness at h,r home here She went to Toronto and sought the advice of 1 * paring a Christmas program to be A pleasant be a of Artemesia, Mr. Herbert Corbett of Proton Station. S. S. NO. 6 OSPREY. to the dam. Quite a number turned out Friday given about "the 25th. evening to hear the debate "Resolved time is anticipated, that observation is a greater factor in i'-Iis3 Lena Park and Miss Eva education than reading:," the affirm- Wauchope are on the sick list, ative winning with the other side very Miss Jean McCannell was' home for close on their tracks. The next social the week end. evening will be in charge of of Mrs. Congratulations to the new Reeve D. L. Weber and promises to good concert. The W. I. met at the home of Mrs. R. Chard on Thursday afternoon. The turnout was good considering the ~ storm. The members decided to as- Jr. 4 Edna Maxwell 78*. Robert sist in the concert for the library Long 71, Jean McKenzie 66, Ethelyn board on about Dec. 31. The concert Hutchinson 62, Belva Long 54, Pansy committea is helping the board to get Thomson 50(a), Berton Hutchinson(a) funds for more books. ; Jr. 3 Ella Jane 64, Eddie Maxwell We are glad to see Mrs. Stotesbury home again and feeling some better. Sr. 2 Bernice Long 85*. Beatrice We sympathise with Mrs. Osborn Maxwell 85*, Elwool Dobson 70*, Tom- in the death of her cousin, Mrs. Jas. m y OleKenzie 55*. Earle Maxwell 51, McMullen, Ceylon also with Mr. Me- Burton Sanderson 43(a). Mullen and the aged father. Mr. Fer- Sr. 1 Lola Thomson 75, Thelma guson. : Long 63, Alison Douglas 57*. The community are sympathizing Sr. Pr. Neil McKenzie 75*. Bruce with the parents, sisters and brothers Douglas 71. of Eunice Gordon, who died in Ham- Jr. Pr. Mervin Ottewell. ilton on Thursday last. | a denotes absence for one or more Miss Murdena Harris is spending examinations. * perfect attendance. a pleasant holiday at her home here. 1 No. on roll 22. Average attend- Miss Ruth Myles is visiting friends ance 17.8. no avail. Nurse 'Mrs. Ward tenderly nursed her through her weeks of suf- | fering until the end, which came Mon- ! Uv v/lth hcr sister Mrs - Frank Betts - day evening She was married five Miss Ehie McMullen visited recen- Our sympathy is extended to the Gor- 122-124 Avenue Road T ORONTO Phone: fllngsdale 4544 J, W. Bates. R. Maddacks 4444^44l^4 i ^M^ PORTLAW CARD OF THANKS Ir. and Mrs. W. G. Jamieson have To the Electors of Artemesia: I . at Alliston. We are pleased to see Mr. and Mrs. ' \Vm. Greaves home again from the West. We understand they are tak- ing over the grocery store of Mr. Myers. Q. L. Kaitting, Teacher. MAXWELL SCHOOL - 4th Merlie Buckingham,( Ethel Fenwick*, Jean Ross*.) Marie Chard* Irene Parker, Edith Lougheed*. Min-' nie Loufrheed*. Annie Laughlin*, ls- abcll Pallister*, Arleen Pallister, Stel- la Youngr. Sr. 3 Lloyd Morrison, Billie Ker- ton*, Robt. Priestly*, Donald Radley. j r . 3 Muriel Bamford*. Donald Bamford*, Hugh Laughlin*, Mabel Bemrose, Warren Priestly*, Guy Poole , Jim Poole', Tom Pallister S. S. NO. 9, ARTEMESIA Sr. 4 Stanley IMagee, * Billie Han ley, 'Percy Smith, Willie Fenwick. Jr. 4 'Lillian Magee, *Wes. Jam- ieson. > Sr. 3 Gerald Magee. J:-. 3. Bennie Hanley,*Irva Magee. Jr. 2 'Doris Magee. * perfect attendance. H. M. Milligan, Teacher. years" ago To her now sorrowing hus- | (io " fami! V in their verv sore beveave j bo'h been laid up the past week, Dear Electors, I take this means band. She was, before her marriage, i ment by th ~ P assin 6 of their beloved j the former with what seems to be of thanking you for your esteemed Margaret Ferguson, or.!y daughter of dilu S hter and bister, Eunice, whose t h e flu, while Mrs. Jamieson has support, in that you braved the dis- Mi. Mmfcohn Ferguson. She was ; funcral P lace on after ' . . born 55 years ago on the farm now r ' ooa to Sa!cnl Cemetery. o\vned by Mr. Wm. Beaton, 4th line, ' Mr. Jas. Dargavel has moved scver- bean suffering with a severe attack agreeable roads and weather condi- FEVERSHAM SCHOOL 4'h. Mansel Conn*, Burton Con- ron*, Marion Hawton', Mervin M'oore Merryl Davidson, Teresa Lepard*, Jim Conn'', Emily iMoore, Uora Short 4 2 Flora Morrison*, Valeria Llovd Hudson*. Sr. 3 Billy Burke*, Irene Hudson, ', Delsa Kaitting.* Davidson 1 ', Burton Hudson*, Marj'orie Benson, Marjorie Stafford*, Isabell Laughlin*, Tom Bemrose. Murray 'Morrison*. J. A. Annie Heathcoto Lougheed*, Noreen Grummetf, Char Jr. 3 Gordon lie Grummett*, Robt. Fenwick*. Pr. C Mac Stephen*, Bob Allison*, L cpari i*. Violet Duekett, Archie Laughlin. r( j Evelyn Pr. B Nellie Allison*, Katie Bem- rose, Jennie Guy. Pr. A Edith Morrison*, Gladys Winters, Those marked * were present every day. Helen I. Maynard, Teacher. IN MEMORIAM WALKER. In loving memory of my dear father, Wm. Walker, who passed away Dec. 8, 1923. Forget you, no I never will. Although you've gone I love you still. Your memory is as sweet to-day As on the day you passed away. Sadly missed by his son, WM. E. WALKER. Hale*, Doris Conn*, Waldo Stinehouse*, Dorine Davidson, Mildred Moore. 1st Kathleen Hawton* and Ber- nice Hudson* equal, Norman Davidson Sr. Pr. Florence Stonehouse*. Jr. Pr. Murray Lepard. Loreen Davidson', George Osborne*. A * after a name denotes pres- ent every day. J. BRADLEY, Teacher. S. S. NO. 5, OSPREY Sr. 4 Myrtle Wright, V. Roberts. Sr. 3 Iva Sayers, Jim Haley, Mervin Somers absent. Jr. 3 H. Sayers, Bernice Poole. Sr. 2 Doris Taylor absent. Jr. 2 Wilfred Haley, Vern Somers Sr. Pr. Bernice Wright, Dorothy A new Hydro electric line is being built from Kitchener to Hanover. Wright. The new line passes through Peel, Pr. Muriel Cameron. Maryboronvgh and Minto. NELLIE K. SPENCER, Teacher. "House of Quality" ^ Make this Store your Head- quarters on Santa Glaus Day. Jas. A. Stewart | I GROCERIES PHONE 37 f J WE DELIVER IN TOWN S and later moved with her parents to! -1 of his fox pens to his new ranch Caledon, and in 1880 moved from Cal- ; near Flesiierton. cdon to Ceylon. Her younger sister, ' Unity U. F. W. 0. will ol tonsilitis. Wo are pleased to hear tions and throi rh your support you that 'hey are both recovering 1 . elected m^ Reeve.-. I will endeavor to M . J. A T. Thompson spent a few serve you to the bes* of my judgment days at the Royal and visiting rel- both in the township and county. meet on ' atives in Toronto, also taking in a With season's greetings, Sarah, died 31 years ago, and brother Wednesday, December llth, at the trip to Niagara Falls, all of which HERB. CORBETT. Archie 13 years ago, and six years '. home of Mrs. A. F. Pedlar, when ago came the passing of her mither, ' program will be in keeping with 'hus leaving her with her aged father, j Xmas,roll call to be answered by an whom she has ever since tenderly j exchange of Xmas gifts. .Meeting cared for, and who now keenly feels *he loss of a much-devoted daughter. at '2. p. m. Visitors welcome. Mr. Jas. Russell spent a few days The funeral took place Thursday af- with his brother, Mr. Walter Russell ternoon to Flesherton cemetery, where and family. she was laid beside those who pre- 1 M r . D. Kinnee of Durham made a ceded her. Service at the home was business trip to the Mill last week. Mrs. J. Croft visited with her son, Mr. Ned Croft and family. conducted by her pastor, Rev. Mr. Scott, who gave a comforting mes- sage, irhe pall bearers were Messrs. Geofge and Frank Caims, George Snell ,Roy Piper, Peter Muir, and Peter A. Ferguson. The casket was covered by many beautiful flowers from the following: Bouquet from fa- ther; bouquet from Nurse E. Ward: sheaf, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Buckley; spray, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Marshall; spray, Miss Agnes Lever; pillow, Aus- tin, S'anley, Fred, Ernest McMullen and James Hales; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Harrison, Shelburne; wreath, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Muir; wreath, Ladies' Aid, of Presbyterian church Flesherton; wreath from Cey- lon and vicinity friends. Those who attended from a dis- 1 tance were: Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Stew- ) Part art, Owen Sound; Mrs. Emily McMul- ! lst Myrtle ROCK MILLS PUBLIC SCHOOL 4th Class Murray Fisher 78* Nathalie Patton 73*, Leo Patton 69*, was thoroughly enjoyed. We are sorry 'o hear that Mrs. CARD OF THANKS Thomas Taylor is on the sick list, but hope she will soon be restored to To the Electors of Artemesia: good health and her usual activities. Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to Congratulations to Mr. anl Mrs. thank you most heartily or the con- Stanley Patton, recently married, fidence you have reposed in me by Everybody unites in wishing the pop- electing me to the position of Dep.- i:!ar young couple all things best for Reeve of this township. Your inter- a wedded life of unalloyed happiness, ests at all times will receive the best iMr. W. H. Blakey had the misfor- consideration that I am capable of tune to have one of his fingers dis- (fiving. With best wishes for the located while handling sheep. new year, I remain yours sincerely. Inspector Morrison paid our school JOHN A. DAVIS, an official visit last week. Mr. T. Walker and son of Toronto CARD OF THANKS were recent visitors with the former's Jack English 67*, Laurie Russell 66, j brother here. Julia Croft 56*. Sr. 3 Leslie Seeley 72*, Leila Clark 57*. Jr. 3 Ethel Dargavel 80*, Iva En- glish 76*, Jack Monaghan 75*, Bobbie Clark 74*, Lulu Russell 73*, Lawrence Phillips 70*. Lloyd Partridge 69*, Marguerite Croft 68*, Mabel Shier 50. 2nd Mary Clark 85*, Roy Fisher 82', Loreen English 81*, Elsmour Shier 77*, Ruby Monaghan 71*, Fred To the Electors of the Township of Croft 93, Russell Mr. Isaac Shea -down, Mrs. Bredin Artemesia: Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Bredin Jr. of Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to Bolton visited at the home of Mr. and heartily thank all my supporters, also Mrs. L. H. Sheardown. "iy mover and seconder, for coming Mr and Mrs. Rollo Beck of Califor- out in such unfavorable roads to vote nia, who were on their way home from in my favor. an extended trip to Australia, New Wishing you all 'he compliments of Zealand and other South Sea parts, the season, visited with a host of relatives around this district. Mrs. Beck was form- erly Miss Ida Menzie of Wareham. Mrs. Robert Hannah of Berkley pleased a lot of her old neighbors of To I. B. WHITTAKER. CARD OF THANKS len, Otterville; Mr. Peter A. Fe-guson, 1 Phillips !>2*. Fred Betts 88, Glenard Mr. Dan Baxter, Miss Minnie String- Croft 85*. Bessie Russell 76', Edna er, Toronto; Mrs. Sarah Mcpherson, Mrs. Annie 'McPherson, Oranjreville; Mrs. Elwood Harrison, Miss Mildred Bennett, Shclburne; Mr. Richa -d Bax- ter, Collingwood; Mrs. McColeman, Red Wing; Mrs. S. Osbourne, Kimb- | er 70*, Aithur erley: Mrs. John Baxter, Miss Barter, ' Partridge 50. Mr. Farquha Baxter. Caledon; Mrs. ! W. K. Buckley, Stanley Austin and '. Ernest McMullen, Toronto. The sympathy of the eommuni'y is j extended to the bereaved husband and father. Croft 53. Sr. Pr. Edna Partridge 92", Ches- ter Shie - 72, Cecil Shier 70, Gordon Shier 50. Jr. Pr. T. Croft 70*. Harry Fish- this par' by calling to see tham lately. RIGHT YOU ARE the Electors of the Village of Flesherton. Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to thank all the electors of our village for turning out so unanimously, and Grey county municipalities will be for the large number who voted for called upon to pay $753.65 for the re- me as Reeve on Monday last. I hope vision of the voters' list used in the 'o be able this year to do something recent provincial'election. Just why for the \'illage while reprctenting Betts 60, Phyllis the municipalities of the province you at the County Council. should have to pay the cost of pro- Wishing you all a very happy and paring a list for provincial elections prosperous new year, The numbers arc per centages. The names marked * present every day. Number on rol! 37; av. att. 36.35. MRS. F. J. SEELEY, Teacher. Mr. D. McPhail, who lias been suf- muth with his toe, had that THE LATEST JOKES In most Eastern countries, wo read, women arc discarding their is not very clear to us. They already supply the nucleus of the list in the form of municipal voters' lists, anil the province should pay for the revi- sion of this lis', and not pass the To cost on to the municipalities. Han- over Post. D. McTAVISII. CARD OF THANKS Village of niember amputated the past week, , veils in c -der to be like Western worn- j Bri'.ish Columbia canned the Elcc! <::>- of the Flesherton. Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish t > , '.hank my supporters for their sup- salmon port on election day, and I wish all Dr. Carefoot of Markdale performing 01:. They'll have to discard consid- ; are exported to upwards of thirty '.he electors a me-ry Christmas and :i the operation. We are pleased to say j crably mcra than that. The Hum- j ,ijfferent countru-s. In 1!)28 the happy New Year. sat he u feeling better. I orist (London). Mrs. Brady of Toronto is visiting i Landlady "And what's wrong Yovthful Lodger "I just wanted her sister, Mrs. .Iur.es McMullen. Mrs. John Baxter and Margaret of Caledon, were week end : to say that I think you get too much visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Archie ' mileage out of 'his roller-towel'.' Stewart. j Loughborough Herald. Mr. George Arrowsmith spent the The autumnal colors, ;is you motor past wLvk visiting friends in Toronto, [ along the highways, are very bcauti- returning home Friday nijr'nt. i ful. marketed value of the canned salmon put up in the province was consider- ably more than $i:!,000.00(). HOWARD A. McAULAY. NOTICE Advertise in The Advance Owing to Dec. 15th. being a Sni:- day, Osprey Council will meet ::; ANXU \L RINK MEETING Maxwell on Monday Dec. 16 at 10 .-. A11 s i lai . c , M ol<!L.rs of the Flesher on Many of the signs are newly j Ri;lk ro ,,,. L , !u ., e | )V , sked to attend a B-arke, Clerk. m.. Taxes will not be subject to th "> penal y until Dec. 17 H. G. Mrs. Kmily McMullen cf Otterville paintcd.-L^e. , r ;,. : . 1:1C( , tiinr at lhc Munshaw lliuse Oxford Co., spent a few days with Are mosquitoes bad around here?". c , TI U;; . H |> V night, Dec. 0, ;U S p.m. Miss M. Coik and attended the fun- "Well I never seen any good mos- ' eral of M -s. J. L. McMullen. I quitoes did you?' Flo'-ida T'nno.-- ' Mr. Thomas Hemphfll of Klsinburg ! Union. visited Mr. S. Hemphill and family j Kirs'. Kid "ueo, Jimmy when I the past week. went by your house this morning, I Mrs. Raney and da.ighter Jean of heard somebody swearin' somethin' Port Dover are visiting her parents, awful." Mr. ai.d Mrs. D. McPhail. j Second Kid "Aw, that >.vas my The Ladies Aid and election of of- | dad. He was late for church and ficers will be held at the home of couldn't find his hymn-book." Royal Mrs. A. E. Haw on Dec. 12th, when] Arcanum Bulletin, everyone is expected to be present. sharp, for thu purpose of clecMng officers and appointing a caretaker for the coming season. A full at- U'ruiance is requested. CARETAKER FOR RINK. There will also be "he Christmas ex- AUCTION SALE change of gifts. We are pleased to report that Miss j Win. Stock, lot 7, con. 4, Osprey, Agnes McPhail, M.P., is quickly im- j w ill hold a credit auction sale of farm proving in health since her return ; E t oc k and implements on Friday. Dec. Signed and scaled tenders fo' - the caretakinff of 'he Flesherton Rink Miould be in the hands cf the Presi- dent no later than 7.30 p.m., Dec. 5th Any information regarding this work will be furnished ty me. 0. W. PHILLIPS, President. For Christmas FANCY GIFTS ICE CREAM and CANDIES See Alexander, FEVERSHAM home, also iM.-s. Earl 'McLeod and 13, for which see bills. Master George Stewart, who wore canj auctioneer. George Dun- also very ill. D. E. Seeley, lot 25, con. 3, Osprey, will hold a credit auction sale of farm ! stock and implements on Friday, Dec- ! ember 6. See bills. Geo. Duncan, ' Auctioneer. IN MEMORIAM IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear li'tle daughter, Viola Marion Pallister, who departed from us Dec. 2nd. 1928. One year ago since that sad day, When one we loved was called away. ! WALKER In affectionate remem- God took her home, it was His will branee of the love and devotion of a But in our hearts she liveth still. faithful husband and noble father, We loved her much we loved her well who entered into rest December 8, 19 How much we loved her uone can tell. 23, Ever remembered by his wife God loved her too and thought it best, and son. To take ou darling home to rest. - Sadly missed by mother, father and Durham's Paying bill this year is sister, Jessie. estimated $100,000. Get the Best CHRISTMAS GIFTS- AGood Line of Seaonable Gifts now in. FOR CHRISTMAS CAKE A Good fresh stock of fruits, peels and nuts the very best at the right prices. * A. E. HAW CEYLON, Ont. | STORE CLOSES TUESDAY AND FRIDAY at 6:00 P.M. ****** *++**+*++*