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18k Wedding Rings Neweat Style J. J. JOHNSON At ood Diamond Rings Perfect and flawless only cae in stock. J. J. JOHNSON Vol. 28. No. 30; ATWOOD, ONT. THURSDAY, OCT. 4, 1917. ' E. H. Swine, PROPRIETOR. New Line of Talcum Powder 25c a Box Drug Store Diamond Jubilee of Milverton Church. Burns Presbyterian church Milyer- ton, celebrated its diamond jubilee > Sunday, Sept. 28,¢ the Rev. D. C. McGregor of St. Andrew's Presbyter- ian church, London preaching appro- priate and eloquent sermons morning and evening. The church, which has been recently redecorated through the interior, and with a beactiful display of flowers, presented a fine appearance and was crowded to capacity at both seryices. In the evening many people were unable'to get in owing to the fact that the other village churches had withdrawn their evening service, the pastors. Rev. Messrs Bean and Miller,. being present, as also were Rey. A. C. Stewart, North Morning ton, and Mr. McDonald of Atwood. The choir, assisted by members of the other village choirs, furnished ap- propriate music, and Miss Cockrell, soprano soloist of St. Andrew's church London, and Mr. Chalcraft, baratone soloist of King Street Presbyterian church London, sang at both servi- es. A fowl supper and entertainment was held in connection with these services on Monday evening the pro- gram being furnishéd-by Robert Han- ne, entertainer, and Miss Cockrell aud Mr. Chalcraft. The pastor Mr. C. N. Paddon, and congregation are tobe congratulated upon the sp'endid success of these services commemorating this import- ant event. A Famous Surgeon's Indictment of Mothers. Surgeon-General Sir Pardey Lukis made.a remarkable exposure of popu- lar fallacies in a speech on the new conception of public health at the Young Women's parates Associa- on, Simla. : nat wa tegurds ment of disease, "said the surgeon- l. "For instance, you will find numerous persons of your acquaint- ance who still beleive that rubbing the eye with a gold wedding ring will cure a stye, and that piercing the ears strengtbens the vision ; that lunatica are affected by the phases of the moon; that consumption is heredit- ary; that tbe application of red flan- nel (it must bo red) cures sore throat and that a raw beef steak is good for a black eye; that pricks from rusty nails cause lock jaw, and that the swallowing of grape-stones sets up appendicitis ; finally that, that meas les and other childrens diseases are inevitable, and that tbe sooner one is 'through with them' the better, and that, on that account, it is both use- ess and unnecessary to endeavor to segregate the other children when once a case occurs in a house. "If I were asked who keep infectious diseases going, especially in this coun- try (India), my reply would be mort emphatically women in general, but chiefly the mothers." Sell 2500 Head of Beef Cattle to Chicago Men. Secured By A Former At- wood Man, J. H. Dickson. That Edmonton is now the logical cen- of the cattle trade of the Dominion is roved by. what is probably the iargest tattle deal ar er made in bom and Weiller, live stock comiission aaeuta, maintain offices at the stock- yarde at Winnipeg, St, Paul and Chicago. The deal consists of 2,50 head of choice beef steers, weighing not lees thin 1,350 nds each, and conside:ed the best unch of steers in Alberta. These cattle were secured by J. H Dickeon, live stock dealer, from McDaniel Brothers, owners of the Two Bar ranch in the Rogebud dis sie? morthennt of Calgary, and were sold lante, buyer for the -- pecking firm of Wilson and co mpany It is understood tha " the eum involved is between $300,000 and $325,000. It will require 140 cars to transport the shipment from Alberta to Chicago. Th cattle will be shipped in nee lote be- ginning Oct. and sent direct to Wil- son and Company's Chicago plant. for 6 ag big deal in Canadian wate which in any way approaches the tude of this transaction was that of See years ago. when a catt] amounted to - about a quarter of a million dollars, but it is eclipned by th e. Threshing and silo filling is the or- der of the day. ji in saeco 5 tas tras « disband ent: Th MONKTON " _ Mr, Aaron Benneweis, of the 14th at Logan, has disposed of bis farm r. James Nicholson for the sum ot $7200 Miss Nellie Armstrong, graduate nurse of Victoria hospital, London, is at present visiting her brother, Mr- Fred Armstrong. Mr. John Berlet, of the 'boundary has disposed of his farm to Mr. C Sherbartb, of Brodbagen, for $8200. It is Mr. Berlet's intention to move to the yillage. Mr. Henry Strickert, of the 16th of Elma, bas purchased Mr. Joseph Hanna's house in the yillage, forin erly owned by Mr. Colin Kerr, and intends moying in this fall. Mr. J. 8, Ellacott, while motoring along the 17th of Elma on Sunday afternoon, was run into by a car run y Mr. I. Maloney, of Listowel, with the result that Maloney's car was badly damaged; a front wheel being broken and torn off, the axle bent, one lamp smashed and the fender bent. body was burt. Mr. Ellacott's car re- ceived only slight injuries. Mr. Cornelius Haggarty, of St. Pauls, Minn., after an absence of 50 years is visiting the scenes of his boy- lek in Logan, and naturally sees great changes inthe locality. Instead of bush, swamp, and corduroy roads, be now sees smiling well tilled fields and almost perfect highways. says he remembers Monkton when the only buildings in the place was Winstanley's mill. Mr. Haggarty is a brother of Mr. Michael Haggarty of | Logan and Mr. Timothy Haggarty of Stratford. MILVERTON FAIR. MILVERTON, Sept: 28 --The fair haard | D faiomt "soeceastul drive for members. ive was 600. This was ex- ceeded by 15, the largest membership ever known by the society, Last year there were only slightly oyer 300, while the average is 400. With few exceptions, the exhibits in all classes werelarge. The Holstein cattle were the finest seen at any fair in this district, their being upwards of a dozen in each class. Horses were plentiful, teo, one clase having fifteen entries. Tbe show was the best in years. The bankers' special for hogs went to S. H. Pugh, Milverton, and John Turnbull, Newton,; and for calyes, to Meredith Pugh Milverton, and David Roe, Milverton, and Gordon McLellan, Atwood. Some of the principal winners were Poultry--H. Ronnenberg, Monkton D. McLellan, Atwood; H. Schwindt. Cattle--S. H. Pugh, Milverton; J. Hamilton, Milverton; D. G. McLel lan and Harper Hammond. . Grain, Seeds and vegetables--Mrs. d. ge obig Shakespeare; August New Hamburg: W. D. Weir, tivnion Dairy Products--Mrs. J. Klock *| man and Mrs. Ed. Hamilton Fruit--C. 8 Groscb, Mrs. J. Trach sell, John Baumbach, H. Ronnenberg. Flowers--Jobn Rotharmel, Fred Weiderholt, August Eydt. Fine Arts--Mrs. A MHaist, Mrs. Calvert, Guelpb, Miss M. Livingstone Mrs. Ed. Hamilton. Swine--J. 8. Cowan, S.J. Miller, A. Stevenson. Sheep--J. J. Cowan, 8. H. Pugh. Heavy Horses--Wray Hyde, W. C. Mayberry, Andrew Chalmers, Harper Hammond. Light horses--McClory Bros., S. W. Coulter & Son; D. Dewar. A line drive tractor aroused much interest. Three,good horse races were put on, resulting as follows : Green Race. Kelly Todd, Anderson, New Hamburg 932231 Commodcre, Easson, Stratfordl 3 3 2 Linwood Bars, O. Bundy Lin- wood 444d . 3 am M. Forsythe, sa 3118 ssified Race. -- Ethel MoBos Grosch Bros, wn vertop 111 Rosie Winters, Fisher, New Hamburg 223 Special Race. 8S. McLennan 1121 Ed. Smith, ...... 2... 0c...0.02. 5446 SPO Soncnece sogessce verses 3554 A. Huston. ......2... ccs eceeceee 4332 foraia 9 3 l 3 The car was ditched, but no- |' He. here to dayv was attended | by the sven nlated a} GREY A Grey farmer who keeps close tab on big flock, has disposed of eggs during the past year to the yalue of over $200. His birds are Barred Rocks. Mrs. Werner and daughters, Jean and Isabel, who were here for a holi- day visit with relatives and old friends, have returned to their home -|ab Shauyenon, Sask. The fine farin of Mrs. Thos. Strach- an, 6th Con., has been sold to Mrs. Alex. McDonald, who owns another 100 acres.on the 4th Con. Price for the 125 acres was $7,100. Alex Carr received word from his brother, Pte. Robt. Carr, who has been in England since the 10th of May, suffering from wounds, stating be is about as well as ever and ex- pects to go back again soon. We wish him good luck. By Among those who bave been_tak- ing big pulls for hogs, D. Carson seems to lead them all. .He sold to A. L. McDonald a bunch of 17 hogs for which he drew the handsome sum of $536.10. He certainly had a broad smile on. The new homes of Messrs. Menary. Smalldon and Cunningham on the 9th and 10th Cons., make o decided improvement to the line and we hope their comfort may long be enjoyed Wellie McDonald hae made notice summer also.~ J. D. and Mrs. Blake and 3 daugh- ters, baye arriyed from Minneapolis, to take up their home on the old homestead, 13th Con., which. Mr. | Blake recently purcbased. It is. 26 years since he went West and We welcome him back to the community. T. and Mrs. Alcock moved to Brussels South. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. McMane, Mr. and Mrs. John Seelhoff, of Elma, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wittand Mr. and Mfs. Albert Ruthig and daughters, of Stratford. spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. Fred Seelhoff. Miss Enid McCourt, graduate nurse of St Margarit's hospital for sick children Albany, N. Y., who bas beon visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel McCourt, for the past week, left on Monday for Ottawa to nurse the little son of Sir Eugene and Lady Ce Munica. As this is Miss Mc- Court's first patient, we wish hes every euccess. One day last week Messrs. Martin Berger and Chas. Trim went out to Elms to re shingle Mr. F. Doering's house. Mr Berger ascended the roof first and with great diligence hegan clearing off the old shingles, when soveral score of bees assembled and by pronging him seyeral times in the hands and neck were able to per- suade hiin to cease his industry. By decending the ladder three rounds at jump, be was able to reach the ground in record time, where he had more leisure for scratching. Keeping his own counsel, he sent Mr. Trim aloft. But, Charlie is cautious; he no sooner got his peepers past the eave than he discovered the little fel- lows that improve their sbining hour and decided the shade for him. It was found tbat the bees had hiyed under the cornice and were ina difficult place to get at They had been there from sometime in early summer, as Mra. Doering had seen a swarm cling- ing one day to the wall of the house, but noticing later that they bad dis- appeared; took no further thought of tbem until this incident recalled it to mind. S. S. No. 7, Elma. For the month of September. Names in order of standing. Form IV--Eunice Richmond, Theora Ducklow Form 1Vv Jr -- Elmer Hurst, Boyd, Bettie Holman Form Iff Sr--Alice Miller, Eddie Hol- Harry man. Form III Jr -- Glenn Love, Kenneth Love, Jean tha Beri Margaret Ovans, Lorne Love, John Bo Form II -- Warrie "Bell, Mattie Hurst, Jane Love. Harvey Adams, Lorne Stevens. Erle Hastings, Jim Duncan. Form 1-- Warren Adams, Elsie Holman Primer -- Clifford Richmond, Mary Flannery, Mary Shiell, Blair Ducklow. F. M. Srexcr, Teacher. able improvements to his home this}. LISTOWEL -- LISTOWEL, Sept. 26.--A largely attended memorial service was held. in Knox Church on Sunday evening in honor of Pte. Basil Jolly, who was recently killed in action. Rey. W. J. Nichol, preached a yery appropriate sermon, and referred very touchingly to the heroic sacrifice that his widow- ed mother had been called upon to make, and set forth the duty of all the Christian people to visit the fath- erless and widows in their distress. he edifice was crowded to the doors The late Pte. Jolly, was the only son of Mrs. Jolly, who has the sympathy of the entire "ae LISTOWEL, Sent. 27.--The food services pledges sent out by Food Controller Hanna are not being cir- culated in Listowel. There is a pile of them in-the basement of the Li- brary building, and it looks as though they would go to waste. The matter of distributing these cards was dis- cussed at a-meeting of the Women's Patriotic League, and a motion was unanimously passed expressing the decision not to circulate them. The press correspondent, Mrs. (Dr) J. A. Campbell ina statement given out says; 'When it was taken into con- sideration that last year oyer, 880,- 00,000 pounds of grain were ' used for the maintenance of liquor the members of the league unanimously decided that it was not their duty to "\distribute and ask for the signing of the pledge cards. The general feeling is that our women have been econo- mizing and making sacrifices in every way possible to help win the war. This stand was taken with the object of bringing into the limelight the am- ount of valuable feed product that is wasted in this country, and until this waste is stopped by the Government the Women of the Patriotic League of Listowel will abide by their res [o!@tion.* LISTOW ED, Sept. 28.--Mr. R. C.. ibg to. Listowel on Tues him underneath. The car was badly amaged. Acar from Listowel was sent oufand brought Mr. Sidenius back in time-for the farm service meeting. A rather serious accident happened here yesterday when an automobile driyen by Mr. J. C. Campbell, collided with a bicycle, which was ridden by Nicholas Hammer, at the corner of Main and Dodd streets. Hammer received some bruises but no serious injury. Miss Annie Askett, when visiting in the country yesterday bad the mis- fortune to be thrown from a horse, which she attempted to ride, and ser- iously injured ber shoulder. Whether er arm is dislocated or not is not yet known. FRITCHLEY.--Mr. David Fritch- ley, a resident of Listowel for forty- five years, and for a long time subject to epileptic spells, died Monday, Sept. 24th, at Woodstock, where for 1 mon- th he has been ina hospital. Mr. Fritchley was born in England seven- ty-two years ago, and prior to coming to Listowel resided at Cooksville, Ont. He was a member of the Or- ange Lodge, and the greater part of the time in Listowel employed with the Hay firm, first with J.C and W. G., and latterly with F.W. and J. N. Hay. He is survived by a wife, two daughters, Mrs. Fred Slight, of Listo wel, and Mrs. Dixon, of Stratford, and one son, Mr. William G. Fritch- ley, of Listowel; also a sister, Mrs. Charles Broughton of Milverton. An- otber daughter, Mrs. E. T. Slight, pre- deceased her father Jess than a year ago. The funeral was held Wednes- day to Fairview cemetery, with Rey. J. E.J. Millyard of the Methodist church in charge. MITCHELL. Mitchell, Sept 20 --D. Douglas & Sons, of Logan, exhibited cattle, hors- es, swine and poultry at the Toronto and London. Fairs At Toronto they were awarded 16 first prizes, 17 sec onds, 14 thirds, 10 fourths and four sweepstakes. At London they took 24 firsts, 18 seconds and 15 thirds, besides the $50 special prize for best standard bred maro and foal, donated oy the Standard Bred Horse Society Canada. Douglas & Sons prizes scacunba to nearly $1,000. Mr. D. Decoursel also took a lot of prizes at Toronto 'and London fairs for' their Chester White hogs. it day. At Roth- | ~\say bis car turned turtle, pinning ETHEL Capt. (Rev.) Robt. Pearson, who bas headed the polls in the soldiers' vote overseas for representation in the Alberta Legislature, isa son-in-law of the late Rey Thomas Colling, of Drayton. Born in Ethel, near Brus- sels, son of the late Robert Pearson and Mrs. Pearson, he took his arts course in. Toronto University and theological in Victoria College, going from. there: to Calgary as assistant pastor to Rey. Mr. Kirby in the Cen- tral Methodist church. He was sub- sequently stationed at Edmonton and Red Deer, and at the time of s enlistment was engaged in Y. M. work in Calgary, going overseas as a captain with thé 89th battalion a year ago last may, he was only two weeks in England with his unit when they were sent to the trenches. Seriously wounded at Courcelette, he-has since heen unable to return to the trenches as a combatant, but he bas found a way of serying as near to the firing line as possible right up in the danger zone, where he can help the ---- he is in charge of sevoral Y. M.C. A buts. His eléction with such an over- whelming soldier's yote is gn evidence of tbe affection, admiration and con- fidence he had inspired. His marriage to Beulah Colling, took place in Dray- ton several years ago, the father of the bride performing the ceremony. --_ MORRIS Some who have thrashed report a return of about 60 bushels of oats to the acre. 25 ducks, 10 weeks old, sold for $17.00 is the interesting record of a Morris young lady. Mrs. Jno. Roger, Mrs. C. Ersman, Mrs. Shera and Mrs. T. Hamilton, Atwood; Mrs. B. s, St. Marys, ne. rhis 100 acre farm, 4th Line, to Mrs. John-B. Smith, 8th Con., Grey town- ship who recently sold ber 156 acre farm to R. Jacklin. Possession will be given this Fall. The fine gray mare owned by Nes- bit Hamilton took two Ist prizes at the Western Fair, London, Ist and a special at Atwood and was also in the winning at Seaforth. Mr. Hamilton bas sold her to Mr. Fry, Wingham, receiving a big price.: The mara is a good one having style, speed and age in her favor. DIED AT A GOOD OLD AGE.-- Robt. McMurray received word that his sister, Mrs. Thos. Kelly, of Holloway, near Belleville, died on Tuesday, September 18th. She left to mourn, her husband, Thos. Kelly, 2 sons and 5 daughters, 3 sisters and a brother, grandsons were pallbearers. There was a large funeral. 5 of her former ministera took part in the services There are 18 grand children, 10 great grand children and all at the funeral Mrs. Kelly was 83 years old and Mr. Kelly is 86. They held their diamond wedding last New Years day. Both were born in Ireland and came to Canada in 1837 in the old sailing vessel. o ------ Draws Nine Thousand Feet Lumber at Once. Kesso & Sons are drawing their lumber from Lea ae 8 bush, 6th con. of Elma tothe G. T. R. yards with a thirty- five ho cmepoete engine this mogul is the largest engine in this section. being "A New Wabash" made by George White & Sons, London, the width of the front wheels are 18 inche: os, the back wheels are 28 inches and etands. upwards of six feet It is used for driving the big saw. Mr. Kesso has a large number of logs to saw and it will be next fall before the work will be completed. Letter From Stratford. Dear Sir: I had the pleasure of receiving the Cassel and Brooksdale factorie® cheese for the first-half of September at Hickson station on Wednesday, the 26th, and shipped them to the Swift Canadian Co. Stratford, 462 boxes in all, 38990 pounds of cheese. 1 also had the pleasure of go- ing through the Canadian Milk Products Co,, for making powdered milk. Itis quite a plant, their are fonr of its kind in Ontario, one at Brownsyille, Burford and Belmont. They are sending a lot of their make at the present time to France. They had an order for 50,0 at present to be made and as oa to France. strniy, W. G, Ixeris, and Miss Jean Hamilton, Texas, were |. Néabit Haniilfon 'thas diepossd" Off 'Oct. Ist, HYMENEAL. WADDLE--ALEXANDER. A very interesting event took place at Eastview Farm, Atwood, the home of Mr. Wm. T. Alexander, on Wad- nesday evening, Sept. 19, when their youngest daughter Eva Violetta he- came the bride of Mr. James W. Waddell of Mornington. The cere- moby was performed by Rey. A. C. Stewart under an arch of autumn leaves and asters, and banked with ferns, in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends of the contract- ing parties. The bride, who was giv- en away by her father, entering the | parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played by Miss Meta Sholz of Woodstock. Little Dorothy Watson, cousin of the groom. acted as flower girl and wore 2 pretty white silk crepe-de-chene gown and carried a basket of pink and white sweet peas The bride wore a white silk crepe-de- chene gown and carried a bouquet of white roses and maiden hair fern, during the signing of the register Miss era Watson sang the appropriate "| bridal song "Beloved it is morn." The couple left by motor for Stratford, Woodstock, Norwich, Hamilton 'and Niagara Falls, the bride travelling ing acavy blue serge suit with hat to match. LOCAL ITEMS. Eggs--38c. Butter--45c. Hogs--18c.* Renew for the BEE. A public holiday on Monday;. Mrs. Boe 'Shs is visitiog at Tor- onto Ri Mr. Jamés iskine.w was at Toronto over the week: send, "Mllyertow: Fair was ed by people from Elma. Mrs, J. P. Greensides and ehildren are visiting at Brantford. Wallace McBain, of Camp Borden, spent a few days at his home. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Thompson and family spent Sunday at Eastwood. Tho dry spell of weather was brok- on Thursday by a heayy rain, which was badly needed. PAPER Up WEEK -- Commences are you ready ? complete line of wallpaper at THE RED HARb- WARE. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. enibe and daughter Joan, Mr. and Mrs Swing spent Sunday with feeds at Hickson. Last Thursday, Mr. Alex Middleton of con 6, Elma, delivered 25 hogs at the G. T. R. yards for Arthur Peebles receiving $ 850,00 for the same. Mr. and eS Hendersop. Robb, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sweeton and little daughter and Miss Lizzie Sweeton were in Stratford last Saturday. CORRECTION.--In last issue the notice re adyance of milk per quart, should have read Sc instead of. 7c. This raise started on October Ist. BORN.--In Toronto, on Monday, Sept. 24th, 1917, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Matheson, (nee Miss Pearl Holman) a daughter, (Willa Eugene), Mrs. Geo. Tatham and daughter left on Saturday for their home in New Liskeard, after spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Era- kine. A cur load of nut coal reached At- wood last weck and the coalmen had a busy time dividing it up so each pérson who was out, would receive a portion of it. Mr. and Mrs. Howard McMane Mr. Geo. Empey and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Cowan took in Lucknow Fair laet Friday. Mr. Cowan was Judge on sheep and swine. Mrs. J. R. Claughton and daugh- ter Hellen, returned to their home in Red Deer, Alta, after spending a few months with her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Henry of town. STRAYED.-- Onto the premises of lot 25,.con 10, Elma;tabout the first of August, a small Durham calf Owner can have same by paying ex-- penses. H- Vipond.R. R. No. 2, At-. wood, ~ ee ee ee "3 welt Ropredsae- ms