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t- WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5. 1927 THE FtESHERTON ADVANCE 4?^^ >• THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE - Published on Collintrwood street, Flesherton, Wednesday ot each week. Circulation over 1100, Price in Canada, |2.00 per year, when paid in advance |1.60. in U.S.A. 12.60 per year, when paid in advance |2.0O. #. II. THUSSTON, • Editor INSANITY CAUSES A STIR. A prominent Hamilton man, who was n persistent consumer of intox- icants, so inJure<l hit; health that his mental faculties were impaired and iiM relations had him exan^ined by two meuical men. They found him to be a fit subject for detention in la mental hospital, and he was com- mitted accordingly. There he re- mained for some years, but recently after representations by outside sym- IMkthiseri) his physician was permit- ted to examine him, and it- was soon afterwards certified by the hospital staff that he was fit to be given his liberty. No sooner did the patient <Zealand by name) reach the out- side world than he gave an inter- view for publication, alleging that he wa3 not properly treated while under detention, that he, an educated man, was made to consort with every variety of inmate; that he was not provided with suitable employment; and that be was not permitted to communicate with friends outside the institution who could have aided him to secure his liberty or a proper bearing. It is but fair to say that the hos- pital authorities assert that every- thing done in the case of this man was in accord with the provisions of the Act of the Legislature governing tbeae institutions; that the hospital authorities have never countenanced railroading of periions into their cus- tody; that every effort is made to cure the patient or to alleviate his condition; and that, far from 'desir- .^injr to retain inmates indefinitely, ef- fort IS made to have the afflicted one set at liberty, or placed in the care of friends, the very moment that hvt condition warrants such a course. Nevertheless, it is possible that the public mind could be further assured if, in the conduct of the asylums steps Wvre taken to have cases such as that of Zealand promptly looked into by some one independent of the commit- ting authorities or the experts of the institution. We hear a good deal these days about the increase of in- sanity, and statistics are published showing that the number of insane persons committed have steadily in- creased. There is a possibility, how- ever, that the increase is more appar- ent than real. In other words, we have been gathering up and commit- ting to places of detention many per- sons of weak minds who, in bygone days, would have remained in their homes, or in the homes of friends, do- ing neither themselves nor anyone else harm, although not fully posses- sed of their wits. These types of weak-minded per- sons gave force to declarations made Year. from time to time by the late Dr. Maurice Buckc, .Superintendent of the London hospital for the insane for many years. Dr. Bucke believed that ^jtib''biu: was entirely balanced ment- ally; that all of us lacked something in our mental nir.l:«-up; and that we should night and morn express thanks to Providence that our condition in this regard was no worse. We re- member that on one occasion in sup- port of thid view, this eminent alien- ist prevailed upon the highly respec- table parents of a notorious scape- grace, who had the beat of up-bring- ing;, yet persisted in crime, and diud insane, to have his brain dis-iect- ed. It was found that in that delicate ornn there was a lesion which had probably existed from birth. The investigation which is request- ed by the man now bitterly complain- inir that he had been wrongfully trea- ted and detained long after hi-3 mental faculties, impaired by excessive drink- inp' of whiskey, had been re-estab- lished, would show nothing very much a'uiss but it might indicate that in our anv'irty as a people to provide insti- tutions for all and sundry, we have a tendency to lock up persons, often at public expense, simply because they are as the saying n "a little c^ff," and not in danger of injuringr either themselves or their fellows. Has there not been a tendency, also, it is argued, to shift the responsibility for looking after these harmlesi creat< U"-" f-om their relations te the tax- payers? man in Canada has got to go to the United States to get a chance. I believe there were more people out of work in many of the places I visited than there are in Ontario, and I not- iced President Green of the American Federation of Labor had stated that I about 25 per cent, of the membership were either out of work or not em- ployed steadily. There's some thing too', that Ontario has got that's de- cidedly worth while, and that's regard for the Sabbath. A person may try to create home environment for the children, but, when the whole trend of the times seems bent in the direction of making Sunday a wide-open scramble, there's not much opportun- ity for tile individual home trying to stem the tide. Never again will I refer to the Canadian Sabbath as "slow," and I will get into a quick argument with anyone who does." THE STATUTE LABOR QUESTION We were sorry to hear of the ad- verse vote the by-law for the abolish- ing of statute labor received in the Township of Artemesia. There seems to be a general feeling among the electors to let well enough alone, and not bother with any new fangled ideas of road construction. They wish to continue with the inefficiency of statute labor with all its abuses and unfairness. It was charged at the nomination meeting of the township that the residents on the county and provincial highways were satisfied with things as they are and it indeed locb to us that the charge was not far off the mark. The concessions and sideroads in the township are in- deed in a sorry state and something has to be done to remedy the present state of the roads. We believe that it was in the best interests of the TowTiship to have voted yes on the proposition, and that the township would have been better off financially if such a thing had been done. There will be another time, though, when the ratepayers will do justice to the by- law. J. A. Hogarth Eiectei Reeve of Artemesia Herbert Corbett was Also El- ected Deputy- Reeve by a Safe Margin Council By Acclamation Abolishing of Statute Labor Failed to Carry Again REEVE J. A. HOGARTH DEPUTY-REEVE H. CORBETT. COUNCIL T. L. MERCER, (Accl.) J. A. DAVIS (Accl.) w. J. McMillan (AccI.) 99 «-; W. L Taylor is Again 1927 County Cooncil Reeveof Osprey Twp.! I . C. Edwards Elected As ^'r'^\ ^'"^ ^^'l' .'" .^^"^ County Council This Year Reeve J. A. Hogarth was again re- turned as head of Artemesia Council, but by a decreased majority from last year, he bein gopposed by Mr. Alexander Cameron of Eu- genia, who was fathering the abol- ishing of statute labor. Mr. Herbe*^ Corbett, of last year's council, trl;.'d conclusions with Deputy-Reeve Alex. Carruthers and was successful by a substantial majority. The council had been returned by acclamation and is composed of T. L. Mercer, J. A. Davis of last'year'j council and Mr. Wm. McMillan, who takes Mr. Cor- bett's place. The by-law for abolishing statute labor received a better reception than last year, but was again unsuccessful in carrying, being defeated by a vote of 366 for, to 395 against, a majority of 29 against the by-law. The following is the vote by polling divisions: ^DtTORIAL NOTES Fail not to write it "1^27" and get a reputation for sobriety, anyway. • • •• We are pleased to see our friend. Editor Colgan, Markdale, returned as head of that municipality. Ed. is highly respected by all classes and his victory is a popular one. « • • At this season, when so many are making their conduct resolves for 1927, it is not amiss to remember the declaration of Mark Twain: '-The mir- acle that elevated the tew is to be found in their industry, application and a brave, determined spirit." CARD OF THANKS NO PLACE LIKE CANADA The Stratford Beacon-Herald tells the talc of a man who had travelled «ver a large portion of the United State* and came back a bit disillu- sioned: "When we got back into this comer of Ontario, it was with a feel- intr f -tit it is, bfcyond any chance of , thn very finest country in r ' it had covered just about ten i ''â- ^n. I haven't got much . -^ statement that a young To the Electors of Artemesia: •• Ladies and Gentlemen â€" I desire to heartily thank my supporters for the generous jupport acocrded me in re- electing me as your Reeve for 1927, and I appreciate very much yoUT con- fidence placed in me. Wishing you n:l a happy and rircisperous 'New â€"J. A. HOGARTH. a Flesherton 42 Ceylon 82 Priceville 40 Proton 67 Portlaw 28 O. Valley 61 Eugenia 38 Vandeleur 39 c o CI £ 45 32 63 29 33 13 137 21 o ^ 41 58 67 62 29 57 96 47 3 fc 39 40 29 33 26 16 70 12 373 397 457 265 On the question of abolishing of the statute labor system of road work in the township the ratepayers voted again this year to keep on with the old way. The vote was as follows: YES NO Flesherton Ceylon Priceville Proton Portlaw Orange Valley Sugenia Vandeleur 366 405 Majority against abolishing of stat- ute labor 39. 38 46 41 71 66 37 43 52 28 35 14 60 38 137 34 28 Wni Deputy-Reeve â€" The Seat New 1 his Year ^^ ^^^ ^^^^ ^^ ^^^ elections held f\ ^t wm a ' • j^ .1 on Monday in Grey County, the fol- One New Member m Council lowing gentlemen will compriee the County Council for 1927, with the I exception of the town of Meafor4 (where Reeve W. F. Riley was the /Only one of the large number nom- inated to qualify, and another nom- ination meeting will be held on Wednesday to name the candidates. BRIEVE W.L.TAYLOR. DEPUTY-REEVE W. C. EDWARDS. COUNCIL R. J. MORRISON. JOHN ORUMMETT. SYLVESTER CLARK. Reeve W. L. Taylor of Osprey was again succes'sfiil in being returned as Reeve of the township against Mr. Geo. Rosa c' Marwell, with a majority of 167. A Deputy-Reeve was requir- / Artemesia â€" Reeve, J. A. Hogarth. Deputy Reeve, H. Corbett. Bentinck â€" Reeve, D. J. McDonald. Deputy Reeve, Robt. Grierson. Collingwood â€" Reeve, J J. Buchanan. Deputy Reeve, W. I, Field. Derby â€" Reeve, Donald E. Sinclair. ed in Osprey this year and W. C. ' Egremont â€" Reeve, Neil Calder. Dep Edwards was successful in winning Reeve, J. A. Ferguson. over Laughlin Cameron with a major- Euphrasia â€" Reeve, W. H. Erskine. ity of 154. Mr. Edwards was a mem- Deputy Reeve, Harry Thompson. ber of the 1926 council. Two of last \ Glenelgâ€" Reeve, Wm. Weir. year's council men were returned: S. Holland â€" Reeve, D. J. Gardiner. Clark and John Grummett, and R. J. Morrison, son of Mr. Angus Morrison of Maxwell, is occupying Mr Edward's Deputy Reeve, Alex. Stewart. Keppel â€" Reeve, John A. Pringle. Normanby â€" Reeve, Chas. Holm. position in the council and took the ; Deputy Reeve, Wm. Ovens. highest vote in the council. Mr. J. J. i Osprey â€" Reeve, W. L. Taylor. Dep. Kaitting the other aspirant for the council was defeated. The following is the vote by polling divisions: o HA Maxwell 81 Feversham 79 Singhampton 10 Mclntyre 28 Rob Roy 24 Badgeros 39 Hatherton 18 Wareham 28 Reeve, J. Edwards. Proton â€" Reeve, Wm. Tack. Sarawak â€" Reeve, Jan. es Dickson. St. Vincent â€" Reeve, J. L. Lembke. Reeve Dep.-Reeve Deputy Reeve, David McEwen. j Sydenham â€" ^Reeve, M. X. Traynor. Deputy lUeve, Joseph Fretter. DurhanVâ€" Reeve, Allan Bell. Hanover â€" Reeve, M. S. Armstrong. Meaford â€" ^To be elected. Thombury â€" Reeve, J.W. Hutchison. Chatsworth â€" Reeve, S. H. Breese. Flesherton â€" Reeve, W.H. Thurston. Dundalk â€" Reeve, H. C. Moody. Markdale â€" Reeve, A. E. Colgan. Neuistadt â€" Reeve, Louis Himmler. Shallow Lake â€" Reeve, D. Allen. ^'Mother looks forward to my telei^one visitsâ€"" â- aid Helen to Imt hual>aiidâ€" That was a wonderful Una, of youn, Fred, that I ihould alternate my letten to mothtr with telephone calls. "She miaaea me a good diMU, and 4ie was just delighted whtti ia» heard my voice. We talked ever a lot of ttiings, too â€" settled more qoesthtna in tliree mbiutea than we could have doner in twenty l^jtters. "And it's so much easier tlitii writfogl We were both so pleased that I've arranged to call her every Wednesday nij^f aoi»«â€" " To bridge those onavoidaijf gaps, there is nothing Oke aa oecasional talk by Long Dltr tanee. For a f^ minutes th* ndlea ate xolled away and sund- ered friends are brou^t face* to-faee. o â- >. E-i 91 89 122 50 27 48 17 30 B O u u s o 88 46 25 56 9 34 5 28 •g & , a. 781 107 j 102! 23! 42 41 1 26 j 27 1 a CARD OF THANKS To the Electors of Artemesia: Ladies and Gentlemenâ€" I feel very grateful to the electors for the whole- hearted support tendered me at the prlls on Monday. It is my intention in my new capacity as Deputy-Reeve to apply my services to what I con- sider to be the best interests of the tovmship and county. Season's greetings. â€"HERBERT CORBETT. CARD OF THANKS To the Electors of Flesherton: Ladies and Gentlemenâ€" I desire to express my gratitude for the confi- dence you have placed in me by elect- ing mc sa Reeve at the village for 1927. I esteem it a3>B high honor to serve you to the best of my ability, and will make it my endeavor to see that your confidence ia not misplaced. Yours most sincerely, â€" ^W. H. THURSTON. CARD OF THANKS I desire to thank the people of Ar- temesia for their confidence in me, as shown by electing me Councillor by acclamation. It will be my pur- pose to serve you to the beat of my ability and thereby justify your trust. Wishing you all a happy and pros- perous Now Year, W. J. MacMILLAN. FLESHERTON BARBER SHOP I'Mrst CL'i.ss Barbering I^atcst equipment to give fir.st class service to both men and women. A trial solicited. G. H. WRIGHT, Prep. WALLACE â€" INKSTER Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Inkster of Luse- land, Sask., announce the marriage of their daughter, E. Jean, to Mr. Ralph C. Wallace, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Wallace on Wednesday afternoon, December 22nd, 1926, at 3 o'clock p.m., the Rev. W. A. Cameron, Presbyter- ian minister of Saskatoon, perform- ing the ceremony. The bride was given away by her father and was unattended. The rooms were prettily decorated with Christmas colors, red and green. The bride's gown was of blue satin crepe, with metallic trimmings, shoes and hose to match. After the wedd- ing dinner the couple left for Winni- peg on a honeymoon trip, the bride travelling in a smart gown of black and red taffeta, with hat and coat to match. They will be at home to their friends after February let at Suite 11, View Court, Medicine Hat, Alberta. 307 474 291 455' FOR COUNCILLORS j Clark Grummett | Kaitting Morrison^ Maxwell 94 91 35 119! Feversham 56 56 91 73 1 Singhampton 86 36 33 63 Mclntyre 38 49 30 52 Rob Roy 7 13 37 17 Badgeros 31 57 26 50 Hatherton 26 16 5 15 Wareham 24 46 11 17 362 364 268 406 W. H. Thurston New Reeve of Flesherton Only One Member of Last Year's Council on New Council Board Groceries and Men's Clothing Let's Get Acpuaint^d WE ACCORD OUR CUSTOMERS Coorteous Treatment, Efficient Service and Fair Prices You v^rill like doing business with us. Either 'phone your orders or come in H. Freeman Headed Poll W. G. KENNEDY ph one 37 Fred Stuart Headed Poll For School Trustee â€" Ernest McKillop & C. Stewart Other Tru "tees CALLED BY LONG DISTANCE FROM VANCOUVER Mr. Edwin Dan:e, at Vancouver, 9. C, called his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Dance and the family, by long distance telephone on Sunday evening last with a Christmas meaaage to the folks at home and good wishea to Shelbume people. Vancouver is about 2.160 miles from Shelbume as the crow flies, and the voice came over the wire remarlcably clear and distinct and ipMtks well for the service renAered by the Bell Co. â€" Free Presi. WINTER TERM OPENS JAN. 3, 1927. AT THE OWEN SOUND, ONT, Individual Instruction, Siiorthand Course, General BoaiBesa Course, Farmers' Busineaa Course. ''irculars free to any address. C. A. Fleming, F.C.A. G. D. Fleming, Principal. Secretary. REEVE THURSTON 123 Meads 58 COUNCIL FREEMAN 137 RICHARDSON 119 PHILLIPS Ill WELTON „ 99 Findlay ,» 86 In the elections in the village W. H. Thurston had a very su'bstantial majority over W. J. Meads, who has been the Reeve during the past two years and who has served the inter- ests of the village faithfully. The new Reeve never served in the council but spent two years as village clerk when the village was first incorporat- ed. In the council Mr. C. N. Rich- ardson is the only member of last year's council who has retained his seat. Both O. W. PhiUips and G. B. Welton have had experience in former councils, but this is Mr. Freeman's first experience. To head the poll like he has ia a sure indication of his popularity in Flesherton. Mr. T. W. Findlay, who was in the council for the past two yeara, was defeated. He served well the interesU of the village in the fire and park department. In the election of school trustees Mr. Fred Stuart, who was in last year's council, headed the poll with 160 votes and Mr. Erneat MeKillop came second with 149. Mr. Chaa. Stewart was the other member elected while Mr. Wm. Burnett, trustee last year, was defeated. Wishing You all a H^ppy & Prosperous New Year WITH A GOOD CROP OF OATS IN 1927. k THOS. CLAYTON FLESHERTON CARD OF THANKS Mr. H. Freeman wishes to thank all his friends and supporters for the magnificent vote polled in his behalf on Monday, enabling him to head the po\l for council of the village for 1027. He will endeavor to merit youi^trust during his term of office. BIG REDUCTION High Topped Rubbers MEN'S & BOY'S Boy's Heavy Rubbers Shag Proof $1.50 a pr. 9 inch Leather Tops sizes 1 - 2 $3.15 a pr. 1 2 inch Leather Tops sizes 3 - 5 $3.50 a pr. Men's 12 inch Leather Tops, $4.75 a pr ALL THIS YEARS STOCK GOOD HEAVY RUBBER BOTTOMS A. E. HAW, Ceylon I I * . â- â™¦ I » .1- '-r* Ifv •4 f 'â- â€¢ K â- "^'W*'"