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hje /ksl)^tt0n ajr Vol.45 No. 14 Flesherton, Ontario, Sept. 3, 1924 W.H.Thurston & Son» Proprietors CEYLON HORSE'S KICK FATAL Mr. and Mra. Archie McPhatter of Owen Sound spent the week end with the latter's brother, Mr. Fred Wright. Miss Milile Whittaker left on Mon- day fo rher school at Bond Head mill. Mr. Duncan and Kate McMillan left Monday for their respective schools. Mr. and Mrs. Wise and daughter, Thelma, of Toronto spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. R. Gibson. Miss Helen, who has been visiting in Toronto, accompanied them home Mr. Harry Mathewson and friend of Toronto spent the week end with the former's parents. Mrs. Tracey and two children, who have been visiting her sister, Mrs. Wm. Gibson, left on Saturday for their home at Detroit. Miss Viola McDonald left on Sat- urday to visit her sisters in Toronto. Mr. S. Pedlar of Detroit an-ived fapme on Saturday ev/iiiing for a vacation. Miss Muriel Spicer of Toronto spent the week end at her home here.. Mr. Arrowsmith and friend of To- ronto visited ^Mr. Geo. Arowsmith and family here the past week. Master Jimmie Sinclair spent the first of the week in Toronto. Mr. Frank Stewart left Friday - morning to resume his duties as teacher at North Bay and Mark Stewart left to take in Toronto ex- hibition. Mr. Jas. McWhinney spent the w^ek end at Hanover. Mr. S. Hemphill and son, Percy, spent the week end with the former's daughter in Toronto. Mr. R. Brown of Toronto was a week end visitor at Mr. Wm. White's. Miss Lilly and R. Cooper, who vis- ited Mrs. Corrigan and other fi-iends here, left this week for their home at Margo, Sask. Mr. Earnest Cook and son, Murray, of Detroit visited his uncle, R. Cook, last week. Miss G. Sellers of Toronto is visit- ing her friend, Mrs. Anna McMillan. Mrs. E. Sergant, who has been vis- iting her son here returned to Owen Sound last week. Mrs. Mtichell and children of Ham- ilton visited with Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Cairns last week. Mrs. Coleman of Owen Sound spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. F. Collinson. Miss Anna White, who has been holidaying for a fortnight at her home here, returned Monday to the city. Mr. John McLeod, who has been holidaying in Toronto, returned home on Monday. Mr. S. Hemphill and son, Percy, went to Toronto Saturday to consult a specialist. Word was received on Monday evening that Percy would undergo an operation on Tuesday. His many friends here wish for a suc- cessful and speedy recovery. - Mr. Alex. Knox left the past week for his brother's near North Bay. Miss Helen Gibson and friend of Toronto spent the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mackay of Wind- sor and Mrs. Morell of Woodstock were guests of Mr. Jas. McWhinney last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. Noble and little son, Billie, of Toronto and Mr. and Mrs. .â- ^If Fritz and family of Hanover were visitors at N. Archibald's the first of the week. Miss Mary Seeley of Dundalk is a visitor with Mrs. A. Haw. PRICEVILLE FEVERSHAM Lloyd, the two-year-old son of Mr. Fred Clayton of East Garafraxa, died in Fergus Hospital on Tuesday evewg, from a kick by a horse on the*'nead the previous Sunday after- noon. It seems that t*he little chap was in the lane for just a moment when a couple of horses came along. They possibly took fright at the child and kicked out. The little chap's head was badly injured and from the first but faint hopes were held out for recovery. Needless to say the young parents are grief-stricken over the tragedy, and have the heart-felt sympathy of a wide circle of ac- quaintances in their sorrow â€" Grand Valley Star. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McDermid and family returned home from a week's visit with friends in Toronto and took in the C.N.E. also. Mr. Stanley Ferguson of Toronto spent a day with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. M. Ferguson, and was accompanied home by his mother. Miss Bertha James and Mrs. H. B. McLean attended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. Henry, of Markdale on Saturday. Miss Irene McLean leaves this Mon- day for a visit with her aunt, Mrs. Mathews, of Galveston, Texas. Miss Blanch Belfry of Victoria Harbor is the guest of her friend, Miss Nellie McLean. Miss Coulter of Proton, Mr. Jos. Ferris, S.L., Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Parslow of New York are visiting the parental homes of both at Mr." John Parslow's O.D.R and Mrs. Kate McDonald's of the village. Miss Margaret Smellie has return- ed home from Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sim spent the week end and holiday at the C.N.E. Mr. and Mrs. J. Breese and daugh- ter, Ena, Mr. Chas. Gilby of Chats- worth, Mrs. Hall and daughter, Harriet, and Miss H. Breese of Owen Sound visited at Mr. Dave McDon- ald's on Sunday. Mr. E. Watson and family of Dur- ham, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Drimmie of Yeoville spent Sunday at Mr. W. G. Watson's. Misses Margaret and Minnie Simp- son leave for Chicago this week after epending their holidays here. Mrs. Bruder and children have re- turned from an extended holiday with friends at Kitchener. Mr. J. H. McLean has returned home from Toronto. The following teachers leave to-day (Monday): â€" Miss Louise Watson to Beeton high school. Miss Victoria Mc- Millan to near Shelbume, Miss Anna McLean to Mono Mills, Miss Donalda Nichol to Mono East, and Miss Marg- aret Tryon to Toronto. The Swinton Park junior football team defeated the Priceville juniors on Saturday evening on the grounds here 1 to 9. PROTON STATION There is an exodus of teachers and students these days from this small village. Miss Binnie went to To- ronto, Miss Stewart to Leamington, Miss McCannell to Badgerows, Miss .A,da Acheson to Barrie, Miss Marjorie Acheson to Oakville, Miss Maude Acheson to Riverview, Miss Mary Wyville, who went West in the spring with her sieter has taken a school •there, Miss Emily Acheson has gone to Flesherton high school to take Upper School studies, Roberta Ache- son, Ella Hemphill, Arnold Hergott, Billy Cade and David McCannell are attending Dundalk high school. Miss Edith Consley, who was ill in the spring with apendicitis, has re- signed her school at Reddickville and will remain at home this term to re- cuperate. Our school opened on Tuesday with Miss Speers of Erin in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thompson of Dobbington visited over the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Wauchope. Miss Thomas, school nurse of Sud- bury, was the guest of her friend. Miss Emily Acheson. Mr. James Meddaugh has purchas- ed a new Chevrolet car. Mr. Robert Moore of Newbury, ac- companied by his friend, Mr. Mc- Knoughton, visted at the home of R. G. Acheson. We extend our sympathy to Mrs. Cade in the death of her father. Rev. Dr. Armstrong, of Guelph. Edwin Cade is holidaying at his home here. Mr. James Vause is making good progress in the building of a neat dw({lling house for himself, which will add greatly to the appearance of the street. Mr. and Mrs. Hergott and family spent the week end with friends at Kitchener. Talking about the yield of fall wheat in the diflFerent localities we think that Mr. J. A. Kernahan takes the cake. We understand that Mr. Kernahan harvested 28 loads off 11 acres and was threshed by Walter Kerton's outfit on Tuesday last, and the wonderful yield of about 600 bu- shels, or over 50 bushels per acre, was recorded. Rev. Captain and Mrs. M. E. Con- ron and two sons, Wesley and Brand- on, and twin daughters, Margaret and Marion, motored over from Milton and visited with the former's uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Conron. Captain Conron' spent two and a half years overseas in the world war, leaving his pastoral charge in N. B. as chaplain to a battalion. On gett- ing overseas he reduced to private and came through many perilous en- gagements in the front lines and by his good judgment and bravery was promoted to Captain. He is now serving under the King of Kings, min- istering to Methodist people in Milton, Ont. Mr. Hugh Davidson of Toronto is visiting at his parental home here. Hugh came up on account of the ser- ious condition of his cousin, Jim, from the injury he received at the ' ball game on .A.ugust 23rd. Jas. David- son's brother and sister, John and Lily of Buffalo, have been here for some days on account of his condition. Mrs. Robt. Colquette is visiting with her son and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Will Colquette, at Port McNichol. R. J I is specializing in dish washing and keeping batchelor's hall. Mr. Wm. Conn Sr. is visiting with his daughter, Mrs. Folley, in CoUing- wood. Mr. and Mrs. John Stoutenburg of Collingwood were callers in our vil- age last week. Mr. and Mi-s. Geo Mitchell of Flesherton called on Mr. and Mr?. J. J. Kaitting one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stewart of Flesh- erton spent Sunday with ths latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Perigo. We are glad to. report that Jas. Davidson is recovering, though slowly, It sure was a close call for poor Jim. Nurses MoiTatt of Maxwell and Thomson of Collingwood have been attending him since he was injured. With Dr. Guy of Ma.xwell, attending physician, it has only been with the best of cafe that he has had the slightest chance to recover. His many friends hope to see him around again soon. Capt. JoUey of Collingwood will hold services in the S. X. barracks here next Sunday. Mrs. Geo. Pallister is on the sick list at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Allan McLean. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Perigo and little daughter of Detroit were visitors with the former's parents on the first of ..the week. Dr. H. McKee and wife of Markdale spent the week end with the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs. H. .Alexander. Miss Mae Whiteoak of Toronto spent the holiday with her parents here. Mr. Neil Smith, wife and family of Walkerton motored over and spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith in this village. Miss Morilee Kolb of Creemore vis- ited with her friend. Ruby Henderson, last week. ROCK MILLS Miss Irene Smith returned to her home here on Thursday after spend- ing a couplenjf weeks with relatives at Sebringville aM London. Mr. and Mrs. McGuire and family from near Thornbury visited with their daughter, Mrs. Lome Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Wilson and three daughters of Owen Sound called on Mr. and Mrs. I. Smith on Wednesday last. Mrs. Cecil Meldrum of Portlaw and Mrs. Stanley Gamey and children of Toronto spent a day last week with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoy. Mrs. Thos. Fisher has been laid up for the past couple of weeks with a couple of broken ribs, but we are pleased to see her out and around again. 4TH LINE AND VICINITY A black Minorca hen, owned by James Hutchinson, near Belmore, re- cently laid an egg measuring 7x8 and one third inches. Get ready to show at the Flesh«r- ' ton Fall Fair, September 26-26. Fire In Proton On Friday evening last great ex- citement was caused at the close of the garden party at Cedarville by the fire which consumed the large barn and several small -buildings of Mr. Jacob Francis, four miles to the east- ward. .Most of the people made for the fire and helped to save the house. Mr. Francis and family were at the garden party, and the origin of the fire is a mystery. The loss is heavy and we extend sympathy. We un- derstand that there was a fair a- mount of insurance. â€" Mt.Forest Con- federate. BORN MORGANâ€" To Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Morgan (nee Lillian Lever) on Satur- day, August 30, 1924, a son. A motor car belonging to Jack Wil- son of Midland took fire near Brad- ford while being driven to Toronto, and was totally destroyed. Held Over Last Week. The farmers have commenced to cut oats this week. Mr. Sloan Stewart of Lions Head is assisting Mr. Lome .•\tkinson witli the harvest. , Mr. Joyce Porteous met with an accidfint one day last waek while drawing a tank of water for a thresh- ing outlit. One of the wheels drop- ped orf, pitching Joyce to the ground and breaking one of his lingers badly. We are glad to know that he is getting along fine. . Mr. and Mrs. E. Riley of the Club Hou.se, Eugenia, spent Sunday v.'ith friends here. Master Robert Dargavel was taken to the' Durham hospital Wednesday and underwent an operation to have his tonsils removed. He is improv- ing nicely we are pleased to know. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Betts and fam- ily attended services at Wm. Nicliol's at Proton on Sunday. Messrs. Lewis Newell and Thos. Whitmore of Durham spent Sunday at C. Newell's. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith of Os- prey visited with the former's broth- er, Mr. Isaac Smith, and wife. Mr. a:. ! Mrs. Ray Woods visited with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Fisher. Mr. Joe Jackson of Williamsford assisted his brothers in the services here Friday evening and on Sunday. Large crowds are turning out to the meetings. VANDELEUR (Intended for Last Week) Mr. and Mrs. Otto Baker are spending a few days in Toronto and are attending the Exhibition. Miss Dorothy Hare is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Johnston Sr., and other friends. Miss Jean Wright is home from Point An Baril where she has been spending some weeks. Miss L. Purvis of Markdale is visi- ting with Mr. and Mrs. Will Hutchin- son. Miss .Annie Burritt of Collingwood, and Miss Edna Burritt of Kimberley, spent a couple of days with their sis- ter, Mrs. D. Graham. Mrs. Blair and two daughters, .•Vlice and Roberta, returned to their home in Saskatchewan after spend- ing a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Graham and family. Mrs. .Vndrews of Kimberley is visi- ting her sister. Mrs. L. Davis. Miss L. C. Hawken af .Alberta is visiting her sister, Mrs. Will Heath. A very enjoyable ba.sket picnic under the auspices of the Sunday school and league, wa.«; held in the Ooniniunity Park on Friday of last week. The sports consisted of base- ball, football, volley ball, foot races. horse shoe pitching etc. Supper was also served and candies provided for the children. The weather was fine and everybody enjoyed the occasion. For Immediate Sale ATTRACTIVE .MERCANTILE BUILDING WITH .VP.tRTMENT ABOVE. Mr. and Mrs. .Adam Mathewson of Montreal, who spent the past week with Mr. and Mrs D. H. McDonald, returned to their home on Saturday. Miss Rita Boyce visited with her aunt and uncle in Wingham, and re- turned on Saturday. Misuses Annie, Ethel and Minnie Harrow of Owen Sound spent a few days with their sister, Mrs. Wm. Bea- ton. Mr. Harvey A. Nixon and daugh- ter, Eva, spent last week end with I Mr. and Mrs. E. Patterson. ! Mr. and Mrs. McFee and Mr. and Mrs. McFadder of Owen Sound spent j Sunday at Mrs. Geo. Boyce's. Miss Muriel McFadder and Helen McFee '• returned home with them after holi- | daying for a couple of weeks here. :Mi'. Joe and Tom Campbell of ; Proton spent Sunday at Mr. Geo. Campbell's. We are having ideal weather for harvesting. Most of the farmers expect to finish this week if fine weather continues. Miss Elzie Beaton and friend of Butfalo, accompanied by tier cousins, J. D. and Mary Belle Mc.Arthur, of the Glen spent Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Will Beaton's. Successful Students Parents who take pride in hav- ing their Boy or Girl pass their exams, will usally feel like ex- pressing their pleasure in some tangible manner. For this purpose we would sug- gest giving one of the following. Wrist watch â€" fountain pen â€" eversharp pencil â€" necklet. We have a wide range of choice gifts for the purpose and invite you tu call and inspect them. W. A. Armstrong & Son JEWELERS Flesherton, Ont. Get ready i ton Fall Fair, ) show at the Flesher- .S'eptember 25-26. Five of the thirty-four bandsmen played in the "oands at Eugenia on Thursday last v are members of Dun- dalk band when that organization at- tended the ga hering for Sir John Thompson in I.Iarkdale on Oct. 5th, 1893. They were Bandmaster Park J. R. Macintyre and W. J. Symington of Dundalk, and Bandmaster Perkins and A. E. Colgan of Markdale.â€" Stan- dard. Bates Burial Co. DIRECTORS OF Funeral Service Modem Funeral Parlor 124 AVENUE ROAD Toronto, On?, 'Phone Hillcrest 0268 J. W. Bates R. Maddocks I HOUSE OF Q.UALITV GROCERIES â€" A full line of fresh groceries al'ways on hand. FRUIT â€" Oranges, Grape fruit, Lemons, Ban- anas and other fruit in season. CHOCOLATES-Neilson's bars, bulk and Fancy boxes. FLOUR and FEED Five Roses Flour, Bran, Shorts, Screenings, Oatchop, Barley chop and wheat chop. W. J. STEWART 81 SONS Flour, Feed, Seeds, Groceries and Confectionery Flesherton ^ ® Boots & Shoes In men's wear we have them in the latest styles of Oxfords, both black and tan. $4.25 and upward. In ladies we have Oxfords and straps in black, tan and grey, also some nice lines of white shoes. In the Village of Flesherton two- story and exceUent cement cellar, has Jbeen just remodelled throughout and is now available for occupancy. Therfe is space for one fair sized ; store, also for an office or smaller j store adjoining. Six roomed apart- . ment with front and rear entrances. | Situated on the main street and j central. For further particulars apply toâ€" W. A. ARMSTONG, Flesherton. © THOS. CLAYTON @ @ 9 O FLESHERTON, €1 ONTARrO I •'1?