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stouffville november 7th 1929 bm home town store you pay less for more at the home town store new hallowl dates 2 lb 23c fresh roasted peanuts 20c lb kelloggs all bran 20c patlor five string broom 40c quick quaker oats with china 35c sweetheart jelly 4 for 25c mollasses snaps 2 lbs 25c old fashioned cracked wheat for porridge 4 lbs for 25c finest yellow corn meal 5 lbs 25c cranberries 23c lb or 2 for 45c maple loaf baking powder our own brand 1 lb tin 22c figs lb packages 3 for 25c 5 crown figs per lb 15c new currants per lb 15c finest picnic hams 20c per lb ratcliff co town delivery phone 7112 feeds flour coal bran and shorts very scarce farmers who will require feeds will do well to order from us corn and oats at a price no higher than bran and shorts poultry feeds egg mash scratch grain crack corn corn meal and oyster shell coal and coke always on hand s w hastings phone 169 stouffville tile salt cement kama yoult pioxekiis iiau focsdatiox of banner county inurcftiuj address by jteeve v uolm of markluuu township c at the recent meeting of the young peoples society of the thorn- hill united church keeve w c colin of markham township gave a very interesting and instructive address on york county in his opening remarks reeve gohu regret ted that the compiling of an adequ ate history of the county has so far been neglected and referred to this as a worthy work which should coimnend itself to someone who had the time and the ability to undertake it the speaker emphasized the great wealth of the county which he point ed out was the richest in the province of ontario and it was re cognized as such even in the early days of the indians he said he traced the progress which had been accomplished since tne days when only indian trails penetrated inland through the heavily timbered areas the main trails were from the number river to the don and north to connect with the holland river and lake simcoe from 17s0 until 1s00 there was a gradual influx of pioneers from england ireland scotland and pennsylvania and other american states soon schools were established and churches of the different denominations which made up the various settlements sprang up the population gradually increas ed and from the pioneers was drawn the militia which defended the town of york from the americans in 1812 during the next quarter century by the perseverance of the settlers the land was cleared homes established and a start made in the construc tion of roads the period was rather troublesome culminating in the re bellion of 1837 after the rebellion came the setting up or organization for the administration of justice and the formation of a district council of fifty one members from four countys the first meeting of the council was held in february 1842 and edward william thompson was the first warden who carried on until 1850 when legislation was enacted to provide for carrying on municipal government as it is today in 1794 began the building of military roads by military lauour the old indian trails that were naturally so crooked were straight ened and necessary bridges built in the year 1s35 saw the beginning of a great industrial activity saw mills grist mills distilleries cooper shops and schools and churches up to this time the canadian government own ed the roads but they were purchas ed in 18c5 by the coumy for the sum of 72500 the cost of the roads was borne by the collection of tolls which was sold to the highest bidder collected on two norse loaded vehicles was 10 ems two irse unloaded vehicle was 7 cents saddle horse was 4c horses or cattle each 2 cents sheep pig or goat each lceut some of these toll gates on vouge street were situated at stop 2c langstaff jefferson aud one be tween holland landing and brad- ford in 1s9c toll gates and market fees were abolished and roads given back to municipalities over thirty years ago the county secured the electric railway which i is the metropolitan rudials wo enjoy today this was the first electric railj way to operate outside a large centre in canada and it proved a great asset to the county of york york county is fast developing in modern improvements particularly in her splendid roads and electrical developments on lot one concession eleven markham is a dutch mcnnonite church where the whole service is spoken in dutch at gormley is the tunkard church where they still hold to the washing of feet at their feasts york county can boast of the sce- ond largest city in canada which has grown at such an amazing pace in 1850 its population was only 45- 000 while today it is over a million recently it has taken in many of the surrounding villages west and north such as parkdale yorkville north west toronto and will no doubt reach out for other municipalities such as new toronto long branch scarboro and up yonge street taking in lansing newtonbrook and thorn- hill the population of the surround ing townships are steadly increasing township of west york has an acreage of 55000 with a population of go 000 and east york with 3500 acres has a population of 30000 pioneers used turnpikes for grad ing roads and road work grades was compelled through statute labour aud this was the method used for the upkeep of the highways while at tiie present time we spend millions they spent thousands the first bridge over the don york mills cost250 while the recently built viaduct cost 1000000 in 1s50 the cost of public school euueation in tour counties was 12300 in 192 ur high school education cost 300- 000 in 1s45 the public school in thoruhill cost s75 while in 1923 the present school cost approximate ly 42000 in concluding mr gohn compared the life of the hard working pioneers weaving their own clothing barter ing produce to secure necessities of life and enduring untold hardships with the present day comforts of transportation railways motor cars aeroplanes educational facilities ajid churches of all denominations living as we do on the out skirts of the second largest city in this great dominion surely said the speaker we are rortunate to live in such a county as the county of york special courses for ontario county classes in pmetlcnl subjects will lie held for both girls mid hoys young people in ontario jounty are to be given the opportunity of taking twelve weeks special educa tion this winter in uxbridge the courses which are for both girls and boys are to be free except for a small monthly fee of fifty cents the classes will be held from nov 2ith to feb 28 botli classes wil receive instruc tion in english ana music together the girls course will include in struction in foods and cookery household administration launder ing and house planning and decora tion the boys course will cover a variety of subjects pertaining to agricluture diplomas will be awarded to those successfully completing the course clency and progress comfortable quarters are being provided by the uxbridge board of education in the new high school hours will be 9 to 12 oclock and 130 pm to 4 oclock this is the first course of the kind ever held in ontario county it is designed especially for girls and boys who have left school dont miss this dont miss this chance to treat sore throats quinsy croup bronch itis head colds catarrh and tonsil troubles with mrs sybilla spahrs tonsilitis you cant lose its guaranteed try it storeys drug store stouffville washes carries coal woman gains 18 pounds i wash iron aud carry coal and dont get tired since taking vinol also i have gained is pounds mrs s cortese viuol is a delicious compound of cod liver peptone iron etc nervous easily tired anemic people are sur prised how viuol gives ucw pep sound sleep and a big appetite the very first bottle oftcu adds several pounds weight to thin children or adults tastes delicious j m storey druggist stoutfville we want all kinds of live poul try for which top market price will be paid sam golden apply at e c pennock an important event for men tip top tailors special represent ative will be here friday november 8th men make a note of next friday its the semiannual visit of tip top taiilors special representative with his full showing of the new import ed fall suitings and overcoatings and finished models of the correct styles for next season he will per sonally take your measurements advise you as to fabric and color and help you select the clothes that suit you best without cost regular tip top prices 24 for any garment prevailed dont fail to be here on friday november sth to take ad vantage of this opportunity a e weldon stouffville exclusive dealer for tip top clothes all one price i fall goods and chinaware is very moderate its time to choose warmer undies for wee folks sleepers unusually heavy with a soft fleecy finish natural shade long sleeve style with feet drop seat sizes 2 to 6 yrs price 100 fleeced cotton vest s bloomers and long drawers in sturdy rib knit vests high neck with long sleeve bloomers in assorted shades sizes 2 to 14 yrs 59c ea kiddies kimonas heavy cotton eiderdown in pink and blue bound with satin ribbon and tied with a silk cord sizes 1 to 8 yrs 125 150 and 175 women vests and bloomers in a heavy win ter weight in natural and cream vests with long and short sleeve long ankle length drawers to match special 100 large black vase with colored floral designs very special 95c ribbed cotton vests and bloomers vests high or low neck long and elbow sleeves with beading and draw tape bloomers in assorted shades sizes 34 to 44 75c ribbed cotton bloomers in a heavy weight rib cotton with a soft fleecy lining insuring a maximum of warmth assorted sizes and shades 59c wool vests in a fine rib short sleeve and low neck and sleeveless style knit from extra quality long wearing allwool yarns in medium weight sizes 36 to 42 150 with christmas just round the corner right now is the time to order a rogers- battemyless radio c-j3- si m colorful tea sets in a fine china 23 pieces designed in a wide floral conventional scroll border extra special 450 3 piece tea set of fine quality imported china cream pitcher sugar bowl and tea pot floral designs in blue green and rose special 159 the shaw store m t i phone 9512 stouffville supreme as a radio superb as a phonograph this wonderful instrument gives you radio or records at the flip of a handy switch rogers finest creation for those who demand the finest for their homes c7w the sa f r radio increasing su on the average 100 each year for the past four years the demand for the original batteryless radio every holiday season is tre mendous so if you are planning to say merry christmas to your family with a rogers right now is the time to place your order the new rogers uses eight guaranteed ac tubes it is ruggedly built for long troublefree ser vice it is completely shielded minutely adjusted the cabinets are of distinctive beauty and finish electro dynamic speakers built into all console models automatic voltage regulator and phono graph pluginjack guaranteed performance proven for the past five years in thousands of canadian homes yours with a rogers come in now choose the model you prefer and instruct us to de liver it for christmas convenient payments if desired j m storey stouffville