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^ /ksh^rtxrn %inmtt. Vol 41. No. 8 Fleslnertoii, Ont., July 2Q 1920 v^ • t Arnel Love Says He KiUed His Mother What has been known as tho Love murder at Ceylon has iigaiii liean brought forcibly to mind by tho coufutaioii of the victim's son, Aruel. fhis tragedy occurred ou Di'cember 11, 1912, whun Mrs. Henry Love was foully murdered in her own home, for which criuiu her husband paid the extrenui penalty ou May 27, 1913, at Owen Sound. At the time of the murder the boy, Arnel, was only 14 years ut age, and those who faw the premist^s afler the muider were unanimous in iheir opinion that it was a phyRical inipoaaibility for the boy to place the remains where I hey were found. Yet, accordinji lo the con- fession, that Is just what bo did. The young man says he and his mother had aaaltercation in the morning when she wanted him to bring in some wood before ([oing to the high school in Flesherton, wh ichhe was attending, and that hi strucls her down with * piece of wood, then used a knife and dragged her to the back of the cellar. He says hig father'^ evidence was curreot in every detail. The young man went to Toronto last week and taade his statement before the Attorney General, and on Thursday evening went to Owen Sound and guvo himself up. He is now in the bauds of the authorities, who are Inveatigatine his atory. The case was a terribly sordid one throughout, and Iho father wont to the gallows largely on the evidence of his own son. If, as the young man says, he was guilty of the murder of his mother, he was also responsible for hanging his father. Such depravity is ditticult to conceiva of, and there are those who believe the young man is more a eubj' ct for an asylum than a penitentiary. The verdict of guilty as pronounced by llio jury against Henry Lovu, though based largely on oiccunistantial evidence, wus largely Influenced by hia son at the inquest, whirh we nuoca from Tho Ad- vance of Deo. 19, 1912 : Arnel Love, the son, was swoiu, and said ho was 14 years old on the 13ih of June. He had pai^sed hia entrance last year and was attending high school. Was at school on Monday. Was in the habit of going to bed at 8 or 9 o'clock. On Tuesday morning hia father died hlin as usual. Had his breakfast alone. His father said his mother had gob up early and gone to Kev. McLaren's. His mother had spoken of making a visit to the parsonage- When he got hoitiB from school Tuesday hia mother was (still away. The father had asked hiai to say nothing about his mother's absence. He had a cold breakfast Wedueedny and went to school. Asked off after Arilh metic term and went home, getting theru about ten minu'ui to three. His father came in twenty minutes later and did not ask if he bad heard anything of the missing woman. That night after neigh- bors left his father started for the bed- room and then said he heard a noiss which seemed lo come up through the floor. Ue then litrhted a lantern and said he would look all over under the house. He went down the ct>eps, pl.'iced the lantern on one of theiu, and looking back behind them said, '• Is that her ?" Arnel says he went down and looked and said he thought it was. Uie father went over within two or three feetof the body and said, " My God, it is hor." He then came ujistairs and weut over for Mr. Colliuson. The father then caino back and asked Arnel it ha had met anybody on his way to schoi?!, and when answered in Iho negative told him if anyone asked to tell them hu eaw i, tall, .s'.rong looking fellow aiouiid tho na:\ road. The floor was swept ou Tuosdoy *nd everything was in good order. Was Auspicious before Wednesday evenin(> that his mother was dead. According to the boy's statement hu had not seen .his uaothcr at ill Tuesday morniiifi, although tb« father put the question point blank to Imo). To Detective Reburn the buy aiade a stateaiunt which implicated the father. He saidl that when he got up Tuesday morning his uiuther was not there. He asked hie father where she was and hu replied that fihe had gi>t up early and gone to iiMv. Mr. McLaren's at B'lesher- ton. Before going to school Love asked hia sou not to go to Mr. McLaren's that day, as was his custom, to eat iunch. Weducfcday night after the body had been found, the boy (aid, his father had itstrucled him to tell llio story about seeing a strange man while on his way to .ijehool Tuesday moruing. Mr. Sharp, who held evangeliatic ser- vices at the Salem appointment, says :' " On the last night of the revival meeting a young man came forward. He had come to tho meeting and was con- verted, and talked about wanting to make a confession. I said, well, perhaps you should and perhaps you should not. There are s'imo things which should acd some which should not be confessed. I suid if you have wronged anybody you ought to make it right. I did not coax it out of him at all, but he said, well, I have been an awful sinner, Mr. Sharpe, and I want jou to pray for mo. " I did not know then the young man's name or anything about him. He suid, 'I feel my own mother's blood lies on me.' I asked in what way. ' Well,' he said, 'I giiese I struck the fatal blow and killed my mother.' " Tiiat WAS about all he said to me that night. I had an (bterview with him several days after. He said be felt that he would like to come righo out and c^mfesa and give himself up. I then went down to Toronto and had an inter- view with the Attorney General without giving any naiueB. Love wanted the people to know that hi.s father was not guiiiy. He had iie murderous intent at the time of the tragedy and did not know what etfecl a piece of wood would have. For five years he had worked on the same farm and is cred.tod with being a peaceful hard working boy. Ue consid- ers it is the right thing to miike a clean breast of the affair." Aeco'diug to Mr. Sharpe Love is veiy anxious to exonerate his father and have his remains brought from Owen Sound toFlesberton and buried at the side of his mother. At tho time of ihe tragedy, Mr. Sharpe says. Love, who was about 14 years of age, had resented something his iui>:licr h:>d told hiin lo do, and in a d; of pasiion flourished a piece of wnod with 'Ut knowing what effect it would have Mr. Sharpe says Love has sutl'erad the last eight years, ho has escaped the law, luit has i:()t escaped a guilty con- science. The father had satinfled the law. The son, now that he taw things in tho right light, wanted to dj tho righi thing, exonerate his fatheJ, and play the man. Mr Sharpe has been endeavoring to locate Rev. Mr. MuUowney, a Baptibt pastor at Owen Sbund at the lime of the tragedy, to ascertain all he can as to what Love's father said bofore the hanging at Owen Souoc'. So far he has betu unable lo locate Mr. Mullowney. PRICEVILLE The heavy rain utorni tho beginning of last week caused such a preittiure of water in the Saugeeii river that it carried away the extra tiUnkiog on top of the mill dam and it took .'i4 h"ur« with all the gates open to reduce the water in the dam suthcieutly to get the plauks spiked on Dgain, but everything is working .>.k. again. Joseph and Thomas Wvtsou of Saugeen Junction placvd a (ioe largo granite monument in tho new public cemetery last week, in the plot where their father, the late Joseph Watson, was laid last February. A. B. and Davi I McDonald have placed a nice iiiaible uioiiument in their p'ot ill the public ceiuotery where iheir father and mother are laid. Died â€" Sunday moruing, July 2D, Mr. Dimald Kennedy, wholhasbeen in poor health since last fall. Ho was not mar- ried Dud owned k farui a mile and a half northeast of the village. His mother, who lived with hiui, predeceased him three years ago. Tho funeral lakes place Tuesday afternoon from the residoace of his uncle, Angus Kennedy, Townlinu street, to the new publiu cemetery here. IVev, H. Berry conducted servioe in the Methodist church last Sunday morn, ing aiid at .SivUm and K'wuozur in Ihe afternoon »nd evening. Mrs. L. Frook and ebiklrcn visited friends for a day or two last week in Hanover and VValkerton. Miss Louisa Watson is over in Kgre- juont township this week with li«r sister, Mrs George Drimmie. In Memoriam In loving moniory of our deu' huaband and father, Wellington Dobson, who passed away July 3, 1019. Tis sweet to know wo'll meet again Where parting is no more, And that the one so dear to us Has ouiy gone before. â€"Wife and Family. ROCK MILLS Mr.' and Mrs. J. Holley of Vandcleur and MiKs Bowles of Ceylon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Sam Crotc Mrs. H. K. Watts and daughter, Elea- nor, of Walkerton, visited last week with tho former's sister, Mrs. 11. Clark. Mr and Mrs. Will Lyims motored up from Toronto and visited over tho week end with Mr. and Mrs. Levi Bet is. We are sorry to report Barney Fields on the sick list, but hope for a speedy recovery. John English, Singhamptnn, visited relatives hero recently. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Newell visited over Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J Robertson, Maxwoll. Mr. and Mrs. Wilf.ed Phillips of Paimorslou aiu holidaying with friends hero. Mrs. Will Clark left Thursday for hei home in Wilder, Idaho. Mrs. Thomas Fisher and Will English accompanied her as far as Toronto. Levi Bett"> and lirotherinlaw, .1. Rob- ertson, are spending a few days with relatives in Toronto. Ted Phillips and son of Toronto mot- ored up and are visiting Isaao Sinii,h and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dargavel spent the week end with relatives at Durnnch. PROTON Mrs. Pringle, with her little son, Murrny, is visiting with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Consley.| Mr. and Mrs. Hergott visited with friends at Chatsworth. Mr. and Mrs. McLellau of Toronto are visiting with tho former's parents, Mr. and Mis. Hodgius. Miss Blakely is vititing with friends in the village. On Tuesday evening last iho Guild elected the following olliceis : Presi- dent, Miss Ada W Aoheson ; 1st Vice, Mrs. Abe Shersoii ; 2nd Vico, Mr. Art Badgorow ; ;5id Vice, Miss Gertie Wy. ville ; 4lh Vice, i\Ir Ed Badgerow ; Sec- retary. Walter Wy\illu ; Organist, Ada Acheson. Mr. Cade U holidayinj! at Toronto. Mr and Mrs Meddaugh visited with tho bitter's sisior, Mrs Moddaugh. Mr and Mrs Wright and family pic- nicked at Wasaga Beach. Mr. Robt. Wilson, Sault Ste Marie, is visiting at Mrs. Carson's. Wo extend our heartiest congratula- tions to the following successful students: Entrance pupilsâ€" Chriaiina Wodehouse, Ida Bachelor, Peicy While ; 1st to 2nd F.iiinâ€" Marion Wright ; Lower School- Maude Acheson, Jean McCannel ; Nor- mal School â€" Emily Acheson and Mary Wyville. Miss Winnie Wodehouse is holidaying at her boinu heic. Mr. H. G. Acheson brought from Toronto 9 oar load trf first class cows and calves. DURHAM The big stone crushing plant under construction huro during tho past summer by iho John -V Uussell Co., has com- menced operations and it is expected tli"t at present tho company wdl bo i.b'e to ship ten cats of crushed sU;no a d.iy. The crusher and olovnlBr aro luii liy hydro power. U'iilig about srvonty horso power, and it is expected ths plain will employ abtmt twonty live hioii. Mr. Jsmes Johnston, north of town, w.is sent lo tho Owen Snnn«l Hospital for treatment hn-t week. Sumo tiino ago ho had a fee injured by n horso stepping on it. Tho wound did not hciii ae desired, hut seemed to develop into fiomething the nature of gangrene, and late«- eKtciid- «d to the leg. It is lo be hoped ihere will he no seritms developments. â€" Ckrouicle. Well, They are " Tag." A Flcsherton hydro ussr has shut down hi« pir.nt for a week to make tho change back to water power. Prohibitive hydro rales is given as Ihe leiison. What about those who pay twice the Flesher ton rates, who have no waier pow^r, and who cannot go back lo steam oi gns because of the high prices of co»l And {{asolipo ?â€" Mt. Foiest Confederate, CIVIC HOLIDAY Notice IB hereby given that Monday, August 2nd, 1920, will bo Civic Holiray for the Village of Flesherton. â€" D. MoTAVISa, Reeve. CEYLON Mrs. Ulrick of Cleveland and nephew, Artie Melin, of Tnrnnto, aro visi int; tho former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Melia. Miss Dorothy Walker of Toronto visited Miss Gladys Cushiiie here last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Sinclair, who have been on a two week's holiday, hnvo returned home. Mrs. Jas. Ashdown of Owen Sound was a caller in town last week, Mr. and Mrs. Archer and 3 children of Toronto i.ro visiting the lutter'e sister, Mrs. Wm. Wh le. Mrs. T. Chlslett left Satuiday to vint with friends at Cleveland Miss Sellers (f Toronto is visiting her friend. Miss Effie Chislett. Mr. H. Griihii and wife of Toronto visitsd tho former's sister, Mrs. Win. White, here, tho paet week. Mr. Wm. Nealey and 45 men are busily engaged laying steel on the track h ra. Mr. Will Pattison of Toronto is holi daying under tho parental roof. Mr. H. Fisher of Toronto is on a two weeks' vacation with hia wife, who is alsj holidaying here. Barrister W. A. .Skeans and wife and Mr. and Mrs. .1 Skeans of Toronto were guests at R. ("ouk s the 1st of the week. Miss Helen Gibson and three girl friends of Toronto are holidaying with the former'.i parents, Mr. and Mr.s. J. Gibson. Mrs. Cousley of Proton visited in town ou &louday. Mrs. Sinclair of Uarristoii is visiting her .sou hero. The Sunday School and Chuicl. intend holding their sunual picnic on Friday afternoon in Mr, Genoo'a grove. k cordial invitation is extended to everyone to come and have a good time. Mr. Jas. Dargavel and men are busy working at the mill. Mrs. G. Colliuson is visiting with VViarton frienae. VANDELEUR Mr. Hemphill and the Misses Hemo- h II of Fleshenrn visited with Mr. -ii.d Mrs. John Wailing one day recently. Mr. and Mi-n. WuI. Davison of PaiBley spent a few days wiih Mrs. Davis »nd fiimily. Mra. Robert Graham is spendiiu a Couple of we.'ks with Mr. !»nd <\l:a. Porter Beaid at Springbill. Miss Ma4)el Bumstuad of Meaford is visiting with her friend, Miss Julia Davis. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Graham and babe visited rith fiiends in Niagara and Toronto wcently. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Itcid and chil-tinn ofDx'iiiw, Miciiigan, are spending a f i w days wiih Mr. and Mra. Geo. Pritelmrd. The many friends of Mr. aud Mis. Henry Baker gaihered at their home on Friilay of la^t wi ek and presented tlieni with a han-dFome secretary and roeker. .\ very enjoyible oveiiiiig was .â- ^pent wiih games aud music. Victoria Corners There are somo measles .still in the neif^hborhood but tlioy are not sproadi.ig. Wo aio miny lo report that Mmi Ritchie, our previous teacher, is at pres er.t in Grace hospital, Toront>, tukiiig tre.itrnent before an operation fur appen- dicitis. Marion .Acheson is visiting her aunt, Mr«. David Wiltshire, near Vontry. Irene Brewster of Dundalk is visiting her grandfather, Mr. A Sterecs. Mr. ind Mrs. Win. Hoard, Marcos and iMina, of Markdale. called on a num- ber of old friends last week. Mr, and Mrs. Allan Montgomery visited at the bitter's home, Mr. H. H. Gallnpher'n. Mr. U H. Gallagher has one of the road jobs as overseer from Dundalk to Duiham CurneiJ, " FINE JEWELERVjBatesBurialCo. BUSINESS AS USUAL Funeral Directors and Come iu ntici sec our line large Etook I EmbalmerS of Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, etc, dl,^_^ llj;il^«^„* '>iCQ audwlieuyoubavoseentbemjot, PnOne HlUcrCSt 268 will be sure to buy, Watcb re-' 124 AveilUe Rofld paiiiug a specialty. ' A full lino-i Photogiapbic snpFliesj Toronto, Ont. luoliubiig developiuf,' powders, MOTOR EQUIPMENT sttl'f'/'rr' '"•'','f"^""^' ^": J.. W. Bates. R. Maddocks. sizes of kodacks aud lilias. . ' President. Manager ISSUER OF MARRIAGE LICENSES W. A. ARMSTRONG Jeweler, Yorkshires Tamworths Young Stock For Sale For Breeding Purposes 'Pbone or writeâ€" GEO. W. KOSS, FLESHERTON, - ONT Ospiey Tel. system Maxwell P. O. Flour, Feed and Seed FLOUR â€" Royal Household, Eclipse and Perfection. FEEDâ€" Oats, Wl eat, Buckwheat, Barley, Chop, Grofast and Rennies Calf Meals, Salt by barrel, or 50 an d 100 lb. bags. SEEDS â€" D-warf Ersex Rape, Flax, Corn, Buckwheat, Tares, Siberian and Hungarian Millett. Groceries Cream tested while you wait. Call and get a can. We have a full line of Groceries and Con- fectionery. Also iMachine Oil, Coal Oil, Axle Grease, Lice Powder & Disinfectant Specical attention given to phono orders. Phone 46 J. R. PATTISON & SON Flour, Feed, Seeds, Groceries and Confectionery Flcsherton, Ontario -^,>^>^^^^.-- .-.^.-^J^â- ^w^-,^â- -^,-v.-. » .a'. â- Â»<â-  â- ' â- '«-,- Spring Announcement W. L. WKIGUT wishes to iiniiouiiee lo thoimblic that he huB just receivud a spring coiieignmeiit of Man's and Ladies' Boots Hnrt Shoes, Rubbers to ht ^ny shiipe boot, Lontj Rubber Boots, Fleet Fo it White W^iio in all styles for men, ladies, niisees, boys aud youths. Poal)ody'« and Hull Doi; (Ueialls and !?HiockF, Work Shirts, new liuo of Men s Shirts iiiul Bidbrif;yMi Indcrwear, Ties, Collars, Belts, Silk Scarfs and Gloves. A freth stock of Groceries always on hand. All kinds off Canned GooJs. In Ihe Milliiierv Department you will tiiid Mrs. Wright witli' »oom(j'.«'e stcok of Ladles Hats, Uibbons, Lieus and Voils, Call and H.spect our lines. SatiBfaclion guaranteed. Highest prices p&id for Butter and Egg*. I W. L. WRIGHT, \\ Corner Store, Flesherton A. ....â- ^ ^ ^ A. .A. , ~ HI.," • â€" w^ w; ^ 71*3^ â- "eBB?" Faiin For Sale jFleslierrton ^^ Tonsoriaf ^^ Parlors 'We Aim to Givo Entire Satisfaction 150 acies, lots 17, 18 and 1!», 2nd con. S. D. R , .Vrtoniosis, over KJO aci'es cli'ared, balimco timbered. Two no\e» fiviliiip^ woIIp, now brick house, large : blink barn with stables underneath, ne.v L.\UNDRY â€" Basket closes Monday diivinp; .shod. Phis farm is nearly all j "'«'>*. delivery Fnoay ev seeded down and will bo sold with a ' ^~~" •mill piymeiit down, Apply on the <^LEANINO and DYEINGâ€" We !»re premi-o» to â€" Wm. FATON i''e*'uts for Parker's Dye Wanksâ€" Clothes l^hone U R 3, Pricevillo '•'''^*"*^ ""'• "•y«<^' ffat'io* roiuvanat^id iJ'y" T FISHET?- -PROPRIETOR