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^ ^ â- t . ft. ^ â- â- Â«â-  f * - : ^ \ ^ *â- â€¢ * V V- ,y . T • -f . 4 . * -1' V - * •* *â-  â- Â» â- ^1 •* â- â€¢J K %. w f a Vol. 59; NO 29. FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 27, 1939 VV !! PHrRSTON &. SON. Proprietors ? Da?Hi Roberts Died .? ^ After Short Illness s , ; David John Roberts, resident of , Osprey for 73 years, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Willard Benson, 10th line, Osprey, on December 18th. / The deceased bad been in hia usual ^ health until Thursday, Dec. 14, when ^ he became critically ill. J Mr. Roberts was the youngest son '^ of the late Richard Roberts and Mrs. Roberts (Margaret Wright), former pioneers of Osprey, and was bom on the homestead across the road from his late home. He was married 35 Albert Sttvens Dies In His 73r(l Year Death came on 'Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1939, to an old and highly respected resident of Artemesia Township, in the person of Mr. Albert Stevens, eld- est son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens of Dereham Township. De- ceased who was in his 73rd,. year was bom in Dereham Township. Forty eight years ago he was married to Fanny Miners, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Miners of Dere- ham Township. He leaves to mourn - the loss of a kind and loving husband years ago to Margaret Kennedy of ^„^ f^^j,^^^ j^j^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^_ Eugenia and leaves to mourn his loss , ^^^ riamely, Maude, Mrs. Fred Foster, his wife and six children: Vema (Mrs. ^^ Corbetton; Violet, Mrs. Wm. Can- !;â- /• ^.^^.T!l'l^°^''^^l'Z' \ t"ll. of Toronto; Rosella, Mrs. Wm. (Mrs. WiUard Benson) of Eugenia; k-, , , i, o ju n • u ^ t^ 1, . ,,, „ T iJ_ X in • Gamble, of Sudbury; Reginald of De- Dons (Mrs. Geo. Lanktree), Eugenia; . .. _, „, j , „ i! . _.. „ -11 Ti _x J IT- • i. T. troit; llmo, Elwood and Ross of Art- Memll, Burton and Vivian at home. . _ ,_â- â€ž,. , , „ , , ,.„ ij 1 uu emesia Township. There are twelve He also leaves two older brothers, i , , ., , , ' grandchildren and one grandchild. Mr. Stevens spent his early mar- The Advance Editor Wishes the Readers of this Paper a Happy and Prosperous New Ye^ir Red Cross Donations Mrs. •». Poole Won |( $100 And Watch William of Winnipeg, Man., Richard of Collingwood and one sister, Marg- aret (Mrs. John Griffin) of Toronto. Two sisters and two brothers prede- ceased him by a number of years. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, December 20th, at 2 p.m. from the home of his daughter, Mrs. Benson, being conducted by Rev. F. Ashton of Flesherton Baptist Church. The Feversham quartette of Messrs. G. Eby, Jas. and John Hudson and , Jas. Davidson, led in singing favorite hymfts'of the deceased, also rendering his favorite "(Jod is Calling The Pro- digal." Interment was made in the Maxwell cemetery. The pallbearers were his two sons, Merrill and Burton, Milton Roberts, Edward Parsons, Willard Benson and George Lanktree. Maxwell village was all excitement Thursday night last for the "On Par- ade" program sponsored by Robin ried life farming and threshing in Hood Flour Mills, when Mrs. Walter Oxford County. He moved to Art- Poole of Maxwell was chosen to name emesia Township 36 years ago where the '.Mystery Tune'' and if successful he purchased the farm of tVe late Mr. receive a prize of f 100 and an Omega George Ludlow at Victoria Comers. ' gold wrist watch. Herb Poole's store Here he resided until three years ago, was crowded with well-wishers to hear PRICEVILLE TO ORGANIZE * FOR RED CROSS WORK A meeting to organize community Red Cross work will be held in the basement of St. Columba Church, Priceville, Thursday afternoon, Jan. 4th, 1940, at 2.30 p.m., under the aus- pices of the Women's Institute. All men and women of the community are asked to attend. Outside speak- ers will be present. United Church FLESHERTON Minister, REV. G. K. McMillan, b.a., bj). Services will be held as usual on Sunday: 11.00 A.M.â€" Flesherton. 7.00 P.M.â€" Fleshertor. 3.00 P.M.â€" Ceylon Sunday, Dec. 31st is the last Sun- day of the Old Year, the fifty-third Sunday for 1939, a fitting time to dedicate one's self to God, before the New Year begins. So come and wor- ship at St. John's Church on Sunday. In the morning Mr. McMillan will take as his subject the word "Amen." In the evening Mr. Arthur Hamilton, B.A., of Emmanuel College, Toronto, will be guest preacher and will have a special New Year message. Remember the Sunday School con- cert in the church Friday evening, Dec. 29th. Supper will be served to all who come at six o'clock. Parents are asked to bring in addition to sandwiches, salads as well. Come and enjoy an evening of sociability and of entertainment. You will be pleased to see the children pat on their pro- gram of singing, recitations, plajrs and drills. when, owing to ill health, he i-entet, his farm and moved to the Tiome of his son Ellwood, of the East Back Line, (near Flesherton.) Although he has not enjoyed the best of health, he was able to be up and around until his death. His death came as a shock to the family and the community. The funeral was held from his late residence on Friday, December 22nd., with the service at the home conduct- ed by Rev. G. K. McMillan of St. John's United Church, Flesherton. Interment was made in the mortuary chapel in Flesherton Cemetery. The pallbearers were old neighbors, namely: Messrs. Chas. Moore, Ed. Stinson, Walter Acheson, J. H. Rich- ardson, Merritt NichoUs and Richard Allen. Flower bearers were: George Broster, Everett Blackburn, Luther Love and Elvin Moore. A number of beautiful floral trib- utes were received, among them being a wreath from the neighbors of the East Backline and a wreath from his neighbors of Victoria Comers. Besides his widow and family Mr. Stevens is survived by five brothers: Tom of St. Catherines, Joe of Arthur, Will, Jim and Elmer of Toronto, anci two sisters: Mrs. Clara Bragg of Woodstock, and Mrs. Ida Rockefeller of t»ort Rowan. Martha (Mrs. Albert Edwards) predeceased him by eight ^ years. In religion he was a Baptist, i Word was received in town Sunday but attended the Presbyterian church of the death of Robert J. .J>hillips, the program and offer their congrat- ulations. Mrs. Poole was connected by tele- phone with the Montreal headquar- ters and everything was quiet and tense awaiting the opening strains of the melody she was to name. A sense of relief ran through the crowd when His Majesty's Grenadier Guards Band commenced to play that old favorite "Let Me Call You Sweet- heart" Mrs. Poole had twenty sec- onds to name the piece and well with- in that time limit her answer giving the correct title was wafted back to Montreal and the prizes were hers. H. B. Crosling district representa- tive of the Robin Hood Flour Mills was on hand, the arrangements hav- ing been made by him. Miss Agnes Macphail, M.P. for Grey-Bruce, pre- sented Mrs. Poole with her cheque and wrist watch, and a cheque for $25 was presented to her brother-in- law, Mr. Herb Poole, from whom Mrs. Poole has purchased the flour to qualify for the prizes. This was the first occasion in which a name from Ontario had been chosen on this popular program. Acclamation Giveo Osprey Council Osprey Township Council was elect- ed by acclamation at the nomination meting held at Maxwell on Friday afternoon last. Usually there is a large attendance of ratepayers at this annual meeting, but this year they were fewer in numbers. Each of the members of the Council gave an ac- count of his work during the year. The treasurer's statement was very satisfactory this year, showing a bal- ance of assets over liabilities of over fl600. There is a large amount of taxes uncollected, and in time these will come back to the municipality. The Council for 1940 is composed of the same members as this year: Reeve â€" A. Hutchinson. Deputy-Reeve â€" Morton Sayers. Councillors â€" D. McDonald, John Hudson and John Stinson. Censorship Rdroved R. J. Phillips Died at Proton. Friends and relatives who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Clara Bragg, J. Bragg and Mr. and Mrs. Adair of Woodstock, Mrs. I. Rockefeller of I*ort Rowan, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stevens of St. Catharines, Mrs. Joe Stevens of Arthur, Mr. Ryer- son Miners, Bert Miners and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miners of Tillsonburg, Mrs. Gordon Nelson of Corinth, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gamble of Sudbury, Mrs. Wm. Cantrell and Irene Broster of Toronto, Mr. Reginald Stevens ot Detroit, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Broster, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Broster and Mr. Walter Broster of Corbetton. Last week we mentioned of a pre- sentation to Corp. Wm. Kerton as having been made by Maxwell friends, when it should have read Feversham friends with a number from Maxwell. ♦»»♦»»»»»♦♦»»♦♦»♦♦»»»»♦»»»»»♦♦»»»»♦»♦»»♦»♦»»»*»»»»» ; Elquipp^d to handle the finest service at moderate prices ; ; ;; Our Beautiful Air Conditioned Funeral Chapel at 124 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO. Ont RICHARD MADDOCKS. Manager FRED R. MADDOCKS. Associate Menber of tli« Fleaherton OM B oys' ft Girls' AsaoeiaUon BATES & MADDOCKS FOmerly of Flesherton. Ont 124 AvenHc Road, Toronto, Ont KT. 4344 J <*i which occurred early that morning in St. Michael's hospital following an operation performed on Thursday of last week. He had been in failing health for some time, but only last week was the trouble definitely lo- cated. The funeral took place on Tuesday afternoon in Toronto, interment being made in St. John's Cemetery, Nor- way. The late R. J. Phillips was bom in Artemesia township 61 years ago and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Martin Phillips. He was married to Miss Matilda Hoy. who survives with one son, Albert. Mr. 0. W. Phillips of town is a brother and Mrs. Wm. Gibson of Ceylon is a sister. Among those from here who attend- ed the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Phillips and Bob, G- B. Welton, K. Betts. C. N. Richardson and A. Hoy. FEVERSHAM AT FLESHERTON Flesherton and Feversham tangle in a Semi-Pro. hockey game here this Thursday evening at 8.15 p.m. for the opening contest between these two squads. See the boys perform. Now that the arrival of Cannadian troops at English shores has been announced officially, the press of this country publishes for the first time the photographs taken weeks before as these men were saying goodbye to their families and their sweethearts at railway stations from British Col- umbia to Nova Scotia. So successful was our arrangement of voluntary censorship, thousands of citizens in Canada did not know that any soldiers had left this country. Of course that is the type of cen- sorship to which none objects in war- time. Nobody feels hurt in being de- prived of this sort of news, when the curtain of secrecy is one of many steps taken to keep away Nazi sub- marines and bombers as Canada's youth rides the ocean to England. For this same reason of censorship, it has not been possible until now to discuss the demeanor of these new Canadian soldiers as they set their faces toward Europe and what it has in store for them. And there was one aspect of this departure which was markedly different from the Canadian scene twenty-five years ago. That was a spirit of grim understanding. How strangely in contrast was the leave-taking this time. True, there was the same confident bearing among the young fellows who boarded the trains as their fathers displayed a "•eneration before, but the cheeriness of those who came to see them off was gone. Fathers and mothers, uncles and aunts, who had had per- sonal contact with the tragedies of the last war. couldn't take it. Brave efforts to appear cheerful were piti- fully inadequate as tears refused to be dammed. When the trains finally pulled out, strong men sobbed unre- â- -trainedly. here and there women collap.ied. One would come away with the trong conviction that here in Canada, ve had really joined in the battle ?ainst rutle.ss dictators with the very â- 'illest realization of what sacrifices :'re being made. During the past couple of weeks a committee of Flesherton Red Cross Branch has been canvassing the vill- age in the interests of that Society and up to Wednesday afternoon the amount of $323.20 had been collected. It was hoped that Flesherton's con- ' tributions would amount to $350 as a | minimum. A few more people have I to be approached, but if you are one I who has not seen a canvasser or if you wish to add to your contribution, call on any member of the committee or you may leave your donation at The .\dvance office and it will be forwarded to the proper person. Following is a list of the contribu- tions to date, and if there is any error in the amount of your donation kindly let the committee know: H. A. McCauley $10.00 C. N. Richardson 10.00 F G. Karstedt 10.00 F. H. W. Hickling 10.00 E. Betts 10.00 F. Collinson and Family .. 10.00 K. G Goheen 10.00 Chas. McClean 10.00 Miss T. Henderson 5.00 John McMillan 5.00 Dr. J. E. Milne 5.00 C. J. Kennedy 5.00 W. G. Kennedy 5.00 Miss V Nicholson 5.00 0. & X. Co-Operative 5.00 Reg- Bovd 5.00 Mrs M'Gc'Och 5.00 F. W. Duncan 5.00 Mrs J. Kernahan 5.00 J. Stvles 8.00 Mrs. L. Bovd 5.00 Mrs E. Heard 5.00 Miss A. Heard 5.00 F. J. Thurston 5.00 and publicity Isaac Smith 5.00 J A. Richards 5.00 Misses Hemphill 5.00 G. B. Welton and family 5.00 Leslie Ferris 5.00 H. Milligan 5.00 Rev. F .-^shton 5.00 John Nuhi 5.00 Dr. J. P. Ottewell 5.00 Mr. and Mrs. T. Brady .... 5.00 J. 0. Dargavel 5.00 Flesherton Veterans 5.00 R. B Heard 5.00 G. A. McTavish 5.00 C. S. McTavish 5.00 High School Pupils 4.80 R. J Brackenbury 4.00 J. fhistlethwaite 3.00 Raymond Sit Sup 3.00 Thos. Sled 3.00 Geo. Banks 3.00 G. K. McMillan 3.00 F. Gorrell 3.00 Miss M. R. Stewart 3.00 Mrs. R. Stewart 2.50 High School Junor Room 2.10 Dr. A. E. Little 2.00 Mrs. F. G. Karstedt 2.00 Mrs. H. Down 2.00 W. A. Hawken 2.00 Mrs. Cargoe 2.00 Mrs. Holland 2.00 Jos. Blakeley 2.00 E Bellamy 2.00 R. Phillips 2.00 0. W. Phillips 2.00 Geo Johnson 2.00 W Mvers 2.00 S. J. Sutton 2.00 E. J Fisher " 2.00 T. J. Fisher 2.00 C. R. Chappie 2.00 R. Park 2.00 A Aberdein 2.00 Geo. Boyd 2.00 Gordon Wauchope 2.00 r. R. Nelson 2.00 John McDonald 2.00 .A.lex. McEachnie 2.00 Mrs. John Wright 2.00 Harold Black 2.00 Bessie Stewart 2.00 Mark Wilson 2.00 C. Dolan 1.00 Mrs. E. Morn-an 100 Mrs. E. Henry 1.00 R. Priestley 1.00 Jos. Duncan l-OO Mrs. R. Clark 1.00 Mrs. F. Leavell 1-00 Mrs. Wyatt 1-00 Miss K Bellamy 100 Harold Fawcett 1.00 Mrs. J. Nuhn Sr 1.00 Mrs. D. Williams 1.00 J Stewart 1-00 K G. Betts 1.00 G ctuart 1.00 IN MEMORIAM INMEMORIAM "-"""â-  HOLT â€" In loving memory of a WHITEâ€" In loving memory of our dear husband and father, Robert H/ilt. dear mother. Sarah White, who passed who passed away Dec. 23rd. 1938. away December 25th. 1938. ^ He bade no one a last farewell. The blow was great, the shock severe, ! He said good-bye to none; We little thought the end was near. And only those who have lost can tell The pain of parting without fare- weU. More each day we miss you. mother. Friends may think the wound Is healed. But they little know the sorrow That lies within our hearts con- cealed. â€" Lovingly remembered by her family. His spirit fled before we knew That he from us had gone. â€" Ever remembered, Wife and Child ST. JOHN'S S. S. CONCERT The St. John's United Sunday School will hold their annual New Year's entertainment, on Friday Dec. 29th. Sapper served from 5.S0 to 8 o'clock. ;«dmission. adults 26e. children I5c Mrs. Henry Tudor Died At Eugeoia (by our Eugenia Correspondent ) Our community was again saddened on Thursday, Dec. 21st, at 12.30 p.m. by the untimely death of Mrs. Henry Tudor, who was in her 52nd year. She took ill last summer and was confined to her bed since .A.ug:u8t Zita. Her illness, at first, did not appear very serious, but became very critical the two weeks prior to her death. The deceased was a daughter of Mr. John E. Williams and the late Mrs. Williams, and was well known here, as she lived in the Eugenia district all her life. She was a mem- ber of the Eugenia United Church and also a member of Woman's Assoc- iation, where she proved a valuable worker. She was also treasurer of the church. She was a good neighbor and friend and will be greatly missed in the community. About 20 years ago she was married to Mr. Henry Tudor of Eugenia, who survives with a family of three daughters, Jean, .\lice and Annie, all at home, who will deeply mourn the loss of a kind and loving mother. She also leaves in sad bereavement her father and sisters and brothers: Cora (Mrs. Jas. Russell) of Rock Mills, Albert of the 8th line. Eugenia, Edma (Mrs. Eph. Rowbotham) of Toronto, Charles and Norman at home and Gladys, Toronto. The funeral was held on Saturday afternoon. Dec. 23rd, from her late i-esidence, where a short service was held, after which the remains were taken to the church. Rev. Dr. Mercer her pastor, officiated at the house, church and grave. The hymns used were "Nearer My God to Thee" and "Peace , Perfect Peace." Scripture passages were read from the 15th chapter of Corinthians and Chapter 7 of Revelations. The choir rendered the hymn "Face to Face." The min- ister delivered a message based on Job 19:25 "For I know that my Re- deemer liveth and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth." His message and prayer were both com- forting, as well as impressive. Interment was made in the family plot in Salem cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs. John Campbell, Stanley Campbell, Duncan Williams, Joe Williams, Clarence Williams and Fred Linton, all cousins. The flower bearers were: Bemice Campbell, Evelyn Campbell. Lois Williams. Ruth, Illean and Eleanor Russell and Blanche Williams. The floral tributes were beautiful and besides those from the family and other friends and relatives were sprays from the Canadian. Legion, the Veteran Guards and Friends and Neighbors. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family and other relatives pf the deceased. "We do not know. We cannot tell, â€" Just what each day will brings So we should conside well And be prepared To meet the mysteries of Death."" Mrs. S. Stauffer 1.00 S Menzies 100 R. Fisher 1.00 Mrs. C. Winters 1.00 M. C. Piper 1.00 H. Foerster 1.00 G. Armstrong 1.00 R. Porteous 1.00 W. I. Henry 1.00 A. B. Ferris l.OO W. Caswell 1.00 Mi-s. E. Fisher 1.00 Mrs. F. Tavlor l.OO T. Tav'or l.OO W. Hami^on l.OO R. J Nelson l.OO Miss M. Ma<rMillan 1.00 r Marriott l.OO C P Wilson l.OO R. Thistlethwaite l.OO J. P. Sewell l.OO Louis Fisher 1.00 E. J McKee - 1.00 A. E. Goestel _ l.OO Mrs. Chas. Stewart 1.00 Mrs. Wm. Moore 1.00 C. J. Bellamv 1.00 Harold B?st 1.00 Mrs. F. T. Bibl>y 1.00 J. A. Senn 1.00 Lawrence McCracken ........ 1.00 Mark Stewart 1.00 Mrs. W. T. Inkster 75 Card of Thanks We wish to express our apprecia- tion of the many acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy extended to us in our recent sad bereavement. â€" Mrs. D. J. Roberts and Family- Card of Thanks We desire to express onr sincere thanks and appreciation for messages'" of sympathy, beautiful floral tributes and the many acts of kindness, from friends and neighbors in our recent sad bereavement in the death of our beloved wife and mother. â€" Hefnry Tudor and Daughters. Card of Thanks I wish to express my appreciation of the many gifts, letters and cards with Yuletide greetings sent to me for Christmas. The thoughts of many kind friends at this Christmas season are cherished. , â€" Wm. Burnett. Alex. Henderson ...;.„ W Miss A. Atkinson ..„ 50 F Pinder „ «<> J. McFadden «. „ CO Mrs. J. Cook 60 Jos. Field 50 Mrs. J. Sewell „ BO Mrs. J. Fatten „ 25 Dr. J E. Strain 60 Geo. Myers „.....„ 50 Mrs. E. Tremp „ 60 Mrs. W. McKee W Mrs. D. McEachnie 60 .\ Friend „ ..„ 25 Mrs. D. McLeod 26