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Flesherton Advance, 14 Oct 1925, p. 1

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. ®()je /leglj^tton %Hmtc. Vol 45 No.21 Flesherton, Ontario October 14 1925 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors KIMBERLEY The first visit Kinj? Winter paid us waa sure a lively one on Saturday and Friday nitfht. About two inches of snow fell. _ Mr. and Mr». Victor Ellis and Miss Winnoria of Collingwood visited Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Ellis and other friends for a few days last week. Mr. W. T. Ellis is home from Port Loring, picking and packing apples, bringing three pickers with him. Mr. Dalan, formerly of Bank of Montreal, Kimberley, visited with Mrs. Plewes. Mr. Irwin has got nicely started on his new mail route, Kimberley to Flesherton. Norman Burritt takes the north route to Heathcote. Miss Annie Burritt returned to Collingwood G & M, hospital, to sup- ply as night Supt. for a month or so. The annual anniversiai-j' services on Sunday were well planned and carr- ied out. Rev. Grafton of Singhamp- ton gave two splendid addresses in the morning and evening. The music was also fine. Those who attended certainly enjoyed a treat. All are looking forward to Friday night's fowl supper. The Ladies' Aid are not sparing any pains to provide plen- ty of eats. The moving picture and musical concert, put on by a govern- ment man is being looked forward to with pleasure. It was reported fine at New England. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Weber, Geraldin and Lettie motored to Ohio last week, to make a visit with Mr. and Mrs. A. McLean, the latters mother. Mrs. Stephens of Markdale, is car- ing for Mrs. Wickens for a few days. The apple crop is the order of the day. Some growers are selling at a very low price, even for good winter apples, such as Spys and Baldwins. Mr. J. Plewes is busy with his ap- ple crop which is heavy. Messrs. Ezra Fawcett, Fred Ellis, Cecil Fawcett, and Ralph Stafford have gone to Thombury to pick ap- ples. We sympathize very much with Mr. and Mrs. A. HArvey, in the loss of their bright little girl, of 18 mos. old, who left this world of care for the brightness of the heavenly home. The little girl passed away Wednesday and the funeral took place to Mark- dale cemetei-y Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Fawcett of Powassan are visiting their parents here for a week or so. We expect to have with us next Sunday at 3 o'clock, one of our for- mer pastors. Rev. W. J. WHkinson. The Sunday school will be at 1.45 p.m. ' PRICEVILLE VANDELEUR (Intended for last week) The Fall Fair held here last Thurs- day and Friday, was on of the best ever heW here. The exhibits were better than ver, especially in the hor- ses and cattle. The rain in the even- ing spoiled the fair somewhat, as some events had to be cancelled. The concert at night, put on by the Happy Six Concert and Orchestra Company of Shelburne was real good and well patronized considering the wet night. Our teachers, Mrs. P. Johnston and Miss B. Jelly attended the Teach- ers* convention in Owen Sound last Thursd^ and Friday. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sim of Cale- don, attended the fair here, and vis- ited at Mr. Colin McLean's. WTiile here, they sold their house and lot to Mr. Colin McArthur. Mrs. Alex White of Meadowvale, is visiting Tier sons on the 0. D. R. at present. Miss Doris McLean spent the week end wtih Markdale friends. Messrs Joe Black, and J. Bowie of Toronto, called on friends here last week. Rev. and Mrs. W. E. Curran, and family of Sprucedale were in town for the fair. Mr. Curran is presi- dent of the Agricultural Soociety here, and took great interest in the fair. Their many friends were pleased to see them. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. McDonald, and daughter, Wiston, paid a flying visit to the former's mother, Mrs. Kate McDonald, on Saturday. Mrs. Hepburn, of Durham, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. Mc- Meekin. Rev. Mr. Sutherland and Mr. A. D. McLeod, are attending the meeting of the Synod of the Presbyterian church this week. Miss Leone McDonald came home from Toronto on Thursday last. Mrs. T. C. Mino of Owen Sound, visited her brothers, Messrs Dave and A. B. McDonald over the week end and took in the fair. Miss Kattie McTaggart and friend. Miss Laura Craigie of Toronto, vis- ited a couple of days at the former's home here, and took in the fair. Miss L. McFarlane, of Chatsworth, visited over the week end at Mr. A. B. McDonald's. -_ Mr. Bobs McKinnon of Toronto, is holidaying in town. Miss Minnie PilcLean is visiting friends in Tornto. Mrs. D. G. McLean and son Ray, niotored to Toronto on Sunday. The political meetings held here locently by Miss MePhail and Mr. Campbell were both well attended, and all speakers got a splendid hear- ing. A number from hore attended Miss McPhail's meeting at Eugenia hist week, and report a good time. Mrs. Genoe. and little grand-daugh- ter, Irene, visited with Mrs.W'ill Bur rit of Sligo. for a few days last week. The OcC, meeting of the Ladies' Aid met at the home of Mrs. Geo. ?tinim- ers on Wed. of last week. A numboi from here attended the Rocklyn fair last week. Mrs. F. Dav- is won first pri^e as horse bad; rider and F. Davis second. Also sfvoral prizes on horses and cattle. Messrs Frank Taylor and Ru.ssell Freeman were successful exhibitors al Rocklyn, winning several prizes with their fine horses. The heavy fall of snow on Friday and Saturday of last week has hinder- ed the farmers greatly in work that has been held back with so much rain. We all enioy a beautiful "all of snow in Januarv or February, but we di'n't think so much of it in Oct.. when our potatoe.<i and apples, and roots cf all kinds are out in it. and we hare not time for sleigh ridin?. 'ONWARD" NEWS IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of W'iltiao) Fish- er, who died Oct 0. 1914. Son«? day. some time, our eyes shall see That face we lovwl so well Some day our hands shall clasp in his. And never say farewell. The flowers we laid upon Ws grave H.u-e withered and decayed. But the love for him who sleepi> beneath Shall never fade away. Ever remembered by wife and family. Ml. Robt Dingwall left for Tor- onto la^'t week to resume his coHegt studies. .\n annual meeting was held by the â- 'Onwards" last Wednesday evening," when it was decided to carry on as a V. F. Y. P. 0. Club. The oxecutivo for the ensuing year is, Kate McMill- an, Pre.sident, John Russell. Vice-Pres. and Beatrice Walters,, Sec-Treas. .A pii.icrammc conimitte was appointed, annd a Hallowe'en mascjuerade was prouoscd as t'ne initial meeting.. Miss .\gnes ?4acPhail is well away into her second campaign, as Pro- gressive candidate for South East Grey. Farquhar Oliver, and other speakers are a-ssisting Miss MacPhail in hov 'efforts. Mr. â- }. Oliver, O.P.R., has purchased a Chevr<ilet car. Old Man Winter halted fall plow- ing last Saturday morning with a snow blanket six inches deep. ' FEVERSHAM ROCK MILLS We had the first taste of winter Unity U. F. W. O. club met for the here on Saturday last, when we had October iiveeting on Wetlnesday of quite a snow storm, and a few sleighs last week, at the home of Mrs. Chas. were here in place of the waggons, ! NewelL There were eight members but it turned out milder on Sunday, and we had beautiful slush for « present. The President, Mrs. A. F. Pedlar, was in the chair, and opened while in place of the beautiful white, the meeting with singing, followed by Glad to report that Miss Queenie'the usual business exercises. Discuss- Kaitting is getting along fine after I ions were then in order, and plan.s an operation in the Collingwood G&M. ' werff-made for the program for Nov- hospital. I ember meeting which is to be held at Rev. Mr. New, preached his first! the home of Mrs. W. T. Pedlar. The sermon to the congregation of the 'meeting closed with the singing of United church of Canada here on Sun- ; The New National Anthem. Relresili- day morning last. The Rev. New has ] nient.s were served, and a .social half been inducted to serve the United! hour was sp,i:r. church congregations on the MaxwelTI jjr. Bert Pi- nous, arrived home field. Rev. New gave a very inter- i Saturday, afUr spc'-d'ni.r the past esting discourse from the text, "And ! few months in the West, the people had a mind to work." We: jj^. j^,^^^ ^,^^^,_ ^^^ ,^„ y^^r^i,^^ wish h.m success on his new «eld i^^^ ^^jj^ „,;.^„,.^^, ^„ ^.^n;,,„.,,,,,,rf ,.,„ "^,r^ """.^ • ,. , „ ,. - „ •'lay 'ast week ana visited relatives Miss Carrie Kernahan R.N. of Tor-u. onto is holidaying at her parental home here. | HOLDFAST ( LUB U. F. W. O. The annual meeting of the U. F. W. O. "Holdfast ("lub," Grey County, was held at the home of Mrs. D. Cam- bell. A'fter the usual opening exer- cises and other business, the nomin- ation and electing of officers for an- other year took place. Elected â€" .Mrs. Alex. Carson, President, Mis D. Camp- bell, Vice-Pres., Mrs. J. K. McLeod, Secretary. Directors, Mrs. Robt. Best, Mrs. W. Beaton, .Mrs. E. Wick- >ns, Mrs. J. Stewart, Mrs. J. MacMill- aii. New members were added to the ndl. MisB^acPhail M.P.. ten- dered a Vote of thanks and apprecia- tion 10 Mrs. A. Stewart, the retiringr President. Miss Curry, addressed the club in regards to the "Farmer's Sun." Miss Mae Stewart, gave a paper on Co-operative Marketing. The meeting closed, refreshments were 8«r- ve<l, and a social time was spent. The Ladies Vid will meet at the 'heme of Mrs. rho.s. Fir her, on Vved. Oct. 21st. Visito's welcome. Mr. Wni. Aikins and lady friend of • Creemore, visited with the former's sister, Mrs. Harry Long over the week! Miss M. Whittakir. siient We^iics- end. I day evening with Mrs. (.!. Newell. Miss Edna Ferris, of Flesherton, is' There was no service in Salem teaching our public school now, asUlJurch on Sunday owing t. the dis- Miss Kaitting has been very ill. j agreeable weather, but there \jiH be Mr. Walter Kerton has purchased ! ^""''^^ "^''^ Sunday, Oct. ISrh. at the the house across the road from the!"*'"*'' hour. Post office from R. J. Whiteoak. artftj Mr. D. Dow. of Flesherton is build- is now moving^ into it. â-  ing a woodshed for Chas. Newoll, and Joe. Crawford, and T. W. Conronp"*" ^'^^''^ '^ completed soon, are rushing their new houses to com-' Miss E. Radley, is with M". Levi pletion to be i-eady to occupy this Betts and family at present", winter. They are already engaged. Misses M. Warling and Ethr.i E^cs- There is always a scarcity of houses in I ton, visited recently ait the home of our mountain village. - Mr. Levi Betts. I A real touch of winter we-.'her was 4TH LINE AND VICINITY . T"^""*^ â„¢. nT^'"'" -^'t'" ^'""^ a heavy snow fall Friday night cover- Threshing is the order of the day. '"K the ground to a foot in depth. „.. , , ^ . , r,, Georgie and Ruby .^Hitt visited Winter has set in earlv. Cheer up. ^, , , , \. • , TT „ , . , J â-  .,.• recently at the home of their uncle Hallow eve sociaJs and parties are _, ... „ , ,. ., Ml. Chas hanley, 8th, hne. on the move. , • '' Whispering of a Club forminp for ' winter sports, taking in several lines. Regent Theatre, Markdale Mr B. Irwin took the ladies of the line to the Holdfast Club meeting. ' Mr. Bowes of Meaford called on Mi-s. E. Purdy, reports lots of fruit. ; Miss Jessie Ferris spent the week emd at Mr. George Campbell's. *Rear NOTICE I SATURn4.V, OCTOBER 17th HOO . GIBSON in LET HEK BUCK action scene of the Penelton round up MON. There will be anniversary services held in the Gospel Workers Chfrch, Feversham, on Oct. 24th and 2.5th. Thi-ee services each day. 10..30. 2..'?0, and 7.30 p.m.. W. M. Simpsi.n. Paster. .Sho and WED. Oct. I9th. and 21st NORMA TtVLMADGE in SECRETS •tarls a* So'o'uck ..Ret;, charee. PUBLIC MEETiNGS in the inteiests of Agnes C. Macph Maxwell, Thursday, October 15 th Hanover, afternoon of October 1^-th ( Women s Xk'orin.ij at 3 p.m. ) Flesherton, Friday, October IPth Peabody and Desbbcro, Saturday, Oct. 17th S.S. No. 11, East Proton, Monday, Oct. 19th Catholic Hall, South Proton, Monday Oct. 19 Holland Centre, Tuesday, Oct. 20 Chatsworth, Wednesday, Octobei 21st Neustadt. Thursday, Octobei Z2nd DundaJk, Friday, October 23rd Holstein, Saturday, October Z*th Meetings commence at 8 o'clock p.m., and will addressed by candidate and others More annour.cements later. 1 be PUBLIC MEETING in the interests ot A. C. Macphail â€" will be held in the â€" High School, FLESHERTON Friday eve., Oct. 16th Among the speakers will be Miss Macphail, Mrs. Alice Lobe and Mr. F. Oliver Hanover orchestra will supply the music Radio and Supplies It's Radio Time Before you decide on a set be sure you hear Deforest & Crosiey a well-known name on a superior article Many models to choose from. Come in and let us give you a demonstration. W. A. HAWKEN FLESHERTON BATES BURIAL CO. FUNERAL SERVICE XUW MODERN FL XE K \T. F.-XRT.ORS 122-124 Avenue Road, TORONTO J. W. Bates. R- Maddocks. Following: is the report for S. S. No. 5. Osprey for the month of .^eiU- ember. .An asteri.«k after a name <le- note,<< absence during: one or more exaniiimtion. Sr. 4 â€" Rub> Kerton 62 per cent, Gertrude Wright oO per cent, .Jr. -t â€" Willie Soniers Gil per cent, Lawrence Fcnwicl^ 4:! per cent. Si'. .'!r«l â€" Kilbourne Ha\vkin.<!. SO p«r cent (H.K Harold Benson. 71 nor cent. Jr .Ird â€" Bprt Wrijtht li^ per cent. Nerval Betts" 48 per cent. Sr. 2nd â€" P. .1. Somers 61 per cent. .James Giblin, n^ per cont. Treesa lC«t>pard***. Jr. 2nd â€" .Mines Kerton. 4."» per cent. Sr. 1 â€" Myrtt Wright 88 per cent. Jr. Pr. â€" Iva Say«irs, Marjorie Lep- pard. No. on* roll 15 J. Bradley, teacher. House Cleaning Season | Furniture Talk We arc carrying at present nearly a coniplete line of the nec- c.^sary Furniture stock i«eqi!ived. and would 'oc glad to :.:how our stoct to you at any time, whether wou purchase anything or not. We how- ever, for the ni'xt couple of weeks are specializing in three lines. Xaorely Mirrors. Framed Pictures and Jardinior .«tands. We h.jve at present, we think, ihc best assortment in these lints, ever offer- ed in Flesherton at very attractive prices. Mirt'ors running from 50c. to $4.40. Framed pictures from 75c. to $.5.00. Jardinier stands from Sl.W lip TJh; onl.v way tv pa.ss an opinion vn these articles, is to see them and be convinced THOS. W. FINDLAY FURNITURE DEALER A UNDERTAKER HOUSE OF GIUALITY QUANTITY OF GOOD SECOND HAND SEED BAGS FOR SALE AT A GREAT REDUO TION Store Closes Tuesday ar>d Thursday Even- ings at 6 o'clock. W. J. STEWART 81 SONS Flour, Feed. Seed*, Gr eerie* and Confectionery Flesherton

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