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/lesh^rlxrn '3:\ Vol 41, No. 25 Flesherton, Out., December O 1920 Generous Presentation To Pastor and Wife ti i; J The Presbyterian Guild hero held a vary pleasant social evening on Tuesday of last week when a lari^e crowd frmn Pr./toc, Eugenia and Flethtitou was present. After the usual devotional exercises the meeting took the form of a sucial event, compriBiog well rendered solus, readings, duets and quaiteltea. During the pro- gram an exc.llent debate was argued entitled " Reaolvud thit reading is more beneficial than travel." The affirmative was taken by Edna Ferris, Will 'Stewart and Jim Han ison and the negative iy Kati"} McDonald, Frank Stewart and Wilf. Pattison. Both sides were ex- ceedingly well taken, several sti'ong and cunvingiiig points buiosf brought out, and only after iiiuch thought and discussion on the part of the judges the affirmative aide was declitred the winner by a veiy narrow margin. At the conclusion of the program an Interesting event took place when Ruv. aud Mrs. Fowler were called to the front and in appreciition of iheir pplendid work done since coming to this circuit, Mr. Frank Chard read an address and they were presented with a cheque for $'J3 25, by the congregations of Proton, Eugenia and Flesherton, to he used for the purchase of a cutter, which hnd already been ordered for them. The Flesherton Lidiei' Aid presented Mr. Fowler with a pair of fur driving niilts ; Eugenia Ladies' Aid presented them with a foot warmer and iht boys ot the Flesherton congrepatiou gave a robe. Mr. aud Mrs. Fowler were completely t»ken by surprise, but in a few well chosen worths Mr. t'l^wlei- llunked his congregations and assured them of h s best work in the future as iu the past and asked for their co-operation. A number of the members of the different congregations delivered short; addresses. The ladies served an excellent lunch aiid thi enjoyable evening closed with the singing of the National Anthem. The frame residence of Wm. Waidaoi, Shelbutne, was dnmaged by tire to the extent of several hundred dollars. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST Oood Paint cannot be made to meet a price if the makers wish to remain in business any leugih of time. A good article is always worth a fair price and the man who buyn the best without being extravagant is the man who practices the right kind, of economy. Sherwin Williams Paints may cost more than some other paints nn the market, but ynu may rent assured that ycu get yiiur money's worth every time you buy, as svery can is guaranteed Pure White Lead and Oil and will cover more surface than other paints. Ask us about your paint proposi- tions. A Paint or Varnish for every purpose â€" inside or outside. F. W. DUNCAN Hardware and Paiats Phone 30 r 1 1 Flesherton, Ontario ROCK. MILL5> - The Rock Mills Ladies' Aid luet at the home of Rev Mr Upham on Tuesday evening, November 30th, and presented him with a beautiful fur coat and an address. Miss Delia Pedlar read the aJdrsss, while Mrs Kobt Clark made the presentation. Mr Upham was taken very much by surprise but made a very neat reply and thanked the ladies very much for their kindr.ess. The ladies then served a dainty luiich. The re- mainder of the evening was spent in playing gxiiies and a nice sociable chat, Mr and Mrs Jas Dargavel and family visited over Sunday with Mr and Mrs Wallace Fisher. Lew Newell of Saugeon Valley spent a couple of days the past week with his brother here. The Durham Furniture Co. have commenced pawing again. It seems nice to hear the whistle once mere. Miss Nellie Robertson of Maxwell spent a day the past week with her aunt, Mrs J Pc.rieoua. The Rock Mills Bunting Club held a Fowl Supper nn Friday evening at, the home of Mr. Thos Howard. The mem- bers and their wives were present and all spent an enjnyable evening. Quite a number from around here attended Mrs Lever's sale on Friday. Mr Jas Park of Owen Sounil returned on Monday to hia old position aa sawyer for the D. F. Co. here. DUNDALK Jusi .1.1 the. Herald goes to press we la.vrn . f iho dsilh of PeUt McGiet'or at the home of his daaghter,, Mrs (Rev ) J. A. Uorfs, Waldemar. The deceaped wh ) was 80 years old, was one of the « irly Set' lers of Dundalk. Dr McWilliam, who has been suffering fr m neuriiis for some weeks, went to Toronto on Wednesday of last week to consult a specialist. After an X ray examination the source of tl e trouble seemed Co arise from the teeth. He had some of hia teoih extracted and arrived homo oa Monday feeling somewhat im- proved. Alvin Francis met with a naaty Acci- dent at the- sawmill at Riverview on Fri- day. He was running the engine and discovering that a tap at the boiler was nat workina properly pmceeded tn fix i', when the steam with a pretsuro of about 1C9 pounds burst into hia face. He wns pretty badly .«cddcd fcid it was feared bin eyesight might be ati'ecled. Later reports, howev.T, indicate that his eyes will bo all right. The patient is now improving nicely. Dundalk was visited on Monday by a tire which destroyed the warehouse be lonoiiig to J. E Richards of Torunto, situated on the C P. H. siding about four rods from the Wilson "rain elevator. The blazi', which was in the interior, was noticed ab-iut 10 o'clock and althongh the alarm was responded to without delay too much headway had been in»di; for the fireineii In suve the place. The contents of the building consisred mostly of bales of raw ma'.erial in storage and owned by Messrs. Heimbecker & Sons of the Dundalk woollen mills, and also «i]«k belouging to a conplet of wholesale tirms and awaiting to be made up at the mill. The couten.s of the premitea were partially insured but as to the building we are not sure as to whether Mr. Rich- ards was protected by insurance. The loss of the stock may. mean slack work in the mill until new supplies can be pro* cuted â€" Herald. PORT LAW Mr Thomas Dsvers was down to the city last week with a car load of U. F. O. stock. Mrs Fred Taylor spent 1 wt week with her mother, Mrs Henry Wright, who has been ill but it uow improving. Miss Vina Watson and brother, Clar ence, visited for some days at Ilolland Centre and Owen Suund. Mr Sanuel Sbeardown has returned home attsr spending the sttmmer in Alberta. Uia fiiends are glad to know that he is much improved in health. Mr VV G Jamieson has enlarged his property by purchasing Mr James Mc- Lennan'* fifty acre farm. Mr Lewis Shcardown, who has been B ffering trout Kome internal trouble, (joes to Collin;{wood this wc'k *-,t an Xray test. CEYLON Mastej John McMillan left Monday to visit friendb in Owen Sound. Snowden McMuUen is visiiing friend.s at Caledon Ross McMullen who has been in Brampton has returned home and is laid up with a severe eold Mr FawcBtt of the 4th line lias pur- chased the property oi the lato D. Muir and will take possession iu the spring. Rev. Mr. Fowler of Flcshortim con- ducted prayer moeting at <J. McKeuzio's on Friday evenin'^, which was well attended. Mr and Mrs M. Ferguson aud Mit^.s May Stewart left Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr A. Fergus. m at Caledon, which took pace Monday. Mr.s Ross Lesliojjnnd two children, who have been vLsiting her parents, Mr and Alls .Archie McMullen, returned on Monday to her home in Tomnto. Miss Alice Bennett of Slielburne spent tho first of the week with MiK.s (.leorgiiia McLaiichlan. Mr and Mrs Will McFadden of Mark dale .spent the first of tho week at R. Cook s. Mr and Mrs J. J. P.itteison, who have been visiting fiiund.s in Pnit.ai, have returned home. On Sunday, Dec 12, our new cliurcli will be opened, when a gojd crowd iis expected. There will be service at 2 o'clojk aud 7 p m .when the Rev Mr Ea.stman of McVIaitcr University will preach. On VJomlay evening folhiwiiig a good program is to bo given consisting of addresses, readings and songs. The Rock Mills tiichubtra and a i|nartette from Salem are expected to a-ss'st. Come and enjoy a g.>od evening. The proceeds wia go towards the debt on the church. A small adniissit 11 fee of 35 .and 20c i.s charged. The Bhio Bird No Can't Missionary Society, which has been newly organized by Mrs Upham, heldi's nieetini,' at; the home of Mi.ss Helen Gibson on Thur.sday evening, whon a most enjoyable hour wvs .spent. Master Jack Whito accepted the chair, calling upon each member, who respondea with reading, song or recitation. At the close Mrs Gibson served a very dainty lunch. Tho society voted 12 towards the famine in China. Sth Une, Osprey Hurry np : Get your roots in while the weather is tine, We v:re fdad to report that Mrs Jim Smith's baby is imr.rcn-ing, Mr and Mrs Jumes Porieoua spenb Sunday with Mrs McLean on the 4th Line. We .j.c glad m .^^e Mrs Porteous out again. Bornâ€" On Novernber 27lh, to .\h- ai d Mrs John Hailey, a daughter, Mr Armstrorg ollFIesberton has smart- ed to cut has ip the bush on tho t'enwick firm with Mr Tom Lever as foreman. Mr and Mrs Tom Beits spent Sunday with their son, EJgar. Card of Thanks Mr. C. W. Bellamy and family wish to thank their maiy friends for the kindness shown during the illness and death of wife and moiher. ^ â€" '^r-^'::^^* ~__^ Killed By Falling From Fourth Storey Wm. Boyd of Flesherton Falls Out of Window It is with very keen regret that we have to chrcnicle this week a tragedy that has cast a deep gloom over our villi;<e, such a tiagedy as we have never before been called upon to chriiBicle. The fore part of last week Mr. Wm. Boyd, former partner in Boyd Brothers' esiablishment hero, and c.iltle drover for (oine years, took his usual weekly trip to Toronto, aud reiuai'ied over to attend the Corservatide convenjion held there, along with other deleirates from this |jart. Thur.sday afternoon Mr. Boyd was supposed to he looking fou a room for his son, who is attending university He haJ told friends that sueh was his in- tention. At noon Mv. Burn»ido of Markdule and Mr. McTavish of Flesh- erton left him at i he Iii quois hoiel and Went to the convennon. That was tho last time they saw him alive. Tho latter gentleman returned to the hotel at (i o'clock aud had just .started his supper when word was brought in that a man had fallsu ouf of the fourth storey win- doiv fie joined the crowd outside aud found that it was Mr. Boyd. Mr Burnaide told Ttie .\dvai;cB that ha was in Mr. Boyd's room between 11 and 12 o'clock that day. Ho said tho lower half of one window was open and the shutters closed. His theary is that IMr. Bopd Sat down on the windo.v sill and leaned a'jsiiis? the shutur, which gave way and allowed him to fill lo the pavenuBt, some forty feet beow. Mr. Joe Ridley of Fleslierton was the tirtt to identify the unfortunate man. The remains were taken to the niomua and an iijqiiest was held. S.aturday evenina the body was brought home and on Tuesdfiy afieruoon interment w^s made iu Fiisherton cemetery. Mr. Boyd was clonely idenuli'jJ with bujinobs .ifl'airs of ilie village i 'i the past 25 years. He had been a mei. r of the hi^h school board for some time, and from a business point of view had been very successful. Ha was 53 years of age. His widow and five chi'dren suivive â€" Miss Maud, teachina in Toronto ; Ken- dall, student at Toronto University ; Reiigie, utiendiig high school : Laura and Qoorgie. Mr. Boyd was a kind father and indulcent; husban^l, no 1 hia sudden call has been a terrible bow to the family, who, we can assure them, have more th.in the usual amount of sympathy from the citizens In their sore trial. In f.act the event has cast a £>loom over this village such as we ha â- â- â-  r'vrr known here befuio Mr. Boyd leaves, besides nissoriowmu wife and family, an agid father, who lives with his son, J. A. Boyd; : , .s-,Js. James, .John, George and Anerew, I. roth- ers;; Mrs. Chris P.itterswn and Mrs. Will Challeiigtfr- all of whom live in diti'orent parts of the West ; and Mrs. FV-tt of Mt. Forest, sisteis The Horal oiFeriiiga were very beaut. ful and Were contributed by the fol|.)wing : Tho family, Mr. and Mrs Geo Binnie and family, J. A. Boyd and wile, the staff of Secoid school, Toronti', where Mua M.iud teaches ; U. Crossl y, To- rjnlo ; Flesherlo.i high school, business men of the town, Dr. and Mrs. Murray, Mr. au'i Mrs, Harmon Radley, Mr. and Mrs. (Jeorge Mitchell, Mj. and Mrs. Herb Smiih ot Owen Sound, Dell and Stanley Thurston, Toron!a ; J'r. ' and Mrs, H. S While, Straif.jrd ; Mr. end Mrs. W. Benihain, Toronto, and others. FINE JEWELERYBatesBurialCo. "THE ELDRIDGE" Dependable Sewing Machines at Moderate Prices. SOLD BY W. A. ARMSTRONG I FLESHEinON, ONT. Toronto Line North Thcfympa'hy of this neiizhboi hood g les out to Mrs Will Boyd and family in kboir sudden bereavement, Mrs E Wickons is able to be out again after her severe illness. Mjjs Wm Davis, sr., intends le'^ving â-  ion to make her home in Toronto, Mr Alex Smith of Markdale spent a diy with his friend, Mr Fred Brown. Mr and Mrs Robt Vause, South Line, visited at the home ot Mr Wm Burnett recently. Mrs Geo Pritchard of Vandoleur visit- el her dausihter, Mrs R Richard.son. Mrs Win Burnett: spent a few days ' with her sister at Caledon EWi. Come in ani^seeour fine large stock of Jewelry, Watelies, Clocks, etc, and when you Lave seen them jou will be sure to buy. Watch re- pairing a specialty. A full line n F.holographic snpplies Including develnpiug powders, pi'iutii:g fiames.dark lanterns, all sizoii of kodachs and liima. BUSINESS AS USUAL Funeral Directors and Embalmers Phone Hillcrest 268 124 Avenue Road, Toronto, Ont. MOTOR EQUIPMENV^ J. W. Bates, R Maddocks, President. Manager ISSUER OF I MARRIAGE LICENSES v ? l- t xl Yorkshires, Tamworths W. A. ARMSTRONG """""f"""" 't I For Breeding Purposea Jeweler, p^^^^^^ ^^. write-GEO. W. liOS FLESHERTON, - ONT Osprey Tel. system Maxwell P. O. Flour and Feed FEED â€" Low Grr de Flour, Ontario Bran and Shorts, Oat Chop, Oat and Barley Chop, Wheat, Oa, 3, Peas and Barley. FLOUR â€" Perfecti on and Snow Flake Pastry and ilobinhood. Groceries SPECIAL- 1 3 bars Polar White Soap $ 1 .00 Labrador Herring lOc. per lb. Fresh Dates 20c per lb. 2 packages Corn Starch 25c Spanish Raisins 28c per lb. NUTSâ€" Filberts 21c., Nigger Toes 45c., Walnuts 30c., Almonds 30c., Peanuts 25c. CANNED GOODSâ€" Tomatoes, Peas and Corn 6 tins for $1.00, or 18c. per tin. Maple Leaf Salmon 58c. per tin. J. R. PATTISON & SON, Flour, Feed, Seeds, Groceries and Confectionery (f Flesherton, - Ontario Autumn is here and winter is coming and we are ready with a good stock of Fall and â€" inter Caps for men and boys. Mitts and Gloves, Rubbers, Heavy and Light Sweater Coats, Mackinaw Coats, Peabody Smocks and Overalls, and Woolen Under- wear. Everything at lowest_prices. Give us a call and seejjfor yourself. m Highest Prices Paid For Prod uce. W. L. WRIGHT, Corner Store, Flesherton I'a, ELLIOTT j Youge and Charles streets, Toronto I *F^ TonSOHAl ! '^ Parlors We Aim to Give Entire Satisfac^kn LAUNDRYâ€" Basket closes Monday Aaccuuutancy, stenoKraphy, typewriting, secretarial, comtnercinl teachers aud iicncriil improveinont ccmrses ; suparii r night, delivery Ftioay e» instruction in all depurlments ; kein Jemaod for our graduntes. Write f»f partirulars. W. .T. ELLIOTT, PmseiPAi. j CLEANINO ami DYETNG- Wear I ftgents for Parker's Dy« Worksâ€" Glokbes ! cleaned and dy.'-' feathers rojuvenatcd , T FISHER-' -PBOPRIETOB mmk