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THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE 9861 OS Hjuvw 'AvasaKaaa â- M" LOCAL DISTRICT NEWS FEVERSHAM PORTLAW Mr. Stanley Blackburn had the mis- fortune while working in Mr. Priddle's bush, to cut his foot severely. He was alone at the time, and had to walk quite a distance to the house, with the wound bleeding kidly. He wa3 rushed to Orangeville hospital, and ia reported as doing fairly well. Much gynrpathy is expreased for him in his misfortune. Mr. Charles Winters has been ser- iously ill for considerable time, but â- we are pleased to hear that he is somewhat improved. Another little girl has arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shiers. Mr. Geo. Wilkinson has purchased the Robert Hannah farm on the Centr* line. Mr. Fred Plantt had the misfortune to loose one of his hoi-ses last week. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Davidson are removing to a farm on Highway No. 10, in the vicinity of Dundalk. A large crowd gathered at their home here last Thursday night and presented them with a suitable gift, accompanied with an address expressing apprecia- tion of them as neighbors and bearing good wishes for their future hap- piness. MAXWELL SAUGEEN JUNCTION We are pleased to report Miss. Alma White doing weir after her operation in St. Michaels' hospital, Toronto. Elva Batchelor has returned home from Dundalk. Mr. Bert Cuthbertson was a caller in our buirg on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Famell moved to Shelburne on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Franks vis- ited at Sam Batchelors last Sunday. James Pritchard has returned from Alcove Que. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. White have returned home from a visit in Tor- onto. ROCK MILLS The regular monthly meeting of the Woman's Association of the United Church was held at the home of Mrs (Rev.) A. Bushell on Tuesday of last w cek, with a good attendance. Tht president, Mrs. Bushell, presidea with Mrs. E. Buckingham conducting the devotional exercises. The As- sociation was divided into two grouipa for the purpose of raising money. It ; was also decided to hold a sti-aw- berry festival in 3ea.son. The Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Ed. Seeley on Thursday of last week. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Wm. Seeley, the vice- president, Mrs. (Geo. Ross, conducted the meeting. Final plans were made for the bazaar. Miss Mildred Mc- Pherson gave some very fine selec- tions on the piano, which were much appreciated. After singing the Na- tional Anthem the hostess served a dainty lunch. The bazaar, under the auspices of the W'.I., was qiute suc- cessful, considering the weather ano the condition of the roads. Mr. John Seeley of St. Mary's visit- ed relatives here over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. John Priestly of Dun- dalk visited on Sunday at their par- ental homes here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Long and family of Hopeville visited on. Sunday with Mrs. Long's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Priestly. Mr. H. W. Kemahan visited at his home near here. The Guild of St. Mary's Church wUl meet at the home of Mrs^ L. Kerton on Thursday of this week. We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fenwick to Maxwell. CEYLON The mild weather took the snow away very fast and most of the roads are bare. Some of the farmers havt tapped in this vicinity. We are sorry to report that Mervyn Johnson is critically ill with pleurisy and pneumonia. His many friend? hope for a complete recovery. Mi-s. Jas. Russell met with an ac- cident on Thursday last, which will lay her up for some time. While working in her home she slipped on the floor breaking her leg above the ankle. We trust that Mrs. Russell will have an early recovery. Mr. Ned Croft was assisting Mr Herb Betts for a couple of days at wood cutting. The Baptist Ladies' Aid meets tMs Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. Russell. Mr. Sam Croft has completed his contract of taking out logs for the Durham Furniture Co., and returned home Sat. Mr. Ned Croft who had another contract with the same Com- pany has also finished for this season. He was forced to stop work due to the snow leaving so quickly, he being unable to take the logs out of the bush. Mr. and Mrs. J. Copeland of Dun- dalk were week end visitors with Mr and Mrs. J. R. Sinclair. Mrs. H. Hutchinson and family ot Swinton Park visited on Friday with Mrs. W. Gibson. Mr. John McMillan of Owen Sound spent the week end with his mother, Mrs. Anna McMillan. Mr. Earl McLeod was in Oshawa over the week end. Mr. Clarence Londry of Portlaw was in town on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Underbill . formerly of Saskatchewan, have moved to the McDonald farm. South Line. Mr. Geo. Cairns received word on Friday of the death at Colorado Springs, U.S.A., of his uncle, the late Roderick McLeod. The funeral took place on March 16th at that place The late Mr. McLeod was a brother ot Messrs. Donald and John D. McLeoa of Ceylon and Mrs. Donald McMillan of the South Line, and visited here some few years ago. To the relat- ives we extend our sympathy. The Ladies' Aid is meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Piper on Wednesday, March 27th at 2 p.m., when Mrs. E. C. Murray of Flesherton will give a talk on "Our W.ll.S." A full at tendance is requested. Lunch com- mittee â€" Cake, Mrs. Sinclair and Mrs. Macphail; sandwich, Mrs. W. Gibson and Mrs. Roy Piper. Mrs. Chas. Hanley, 8th line, was a recent visitor with Mrs. T. Stewart Consider yourself lucky if you drive an automobile and live to see your mistake. When Well Begun ' The Job Is Half Done The Late George Park EUGENIA We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. George Campbell Park, which occurred on Monday, March 11th in the Markdale hospital. For the past year he had been in failing health !>nd was quite ill for about a week before his death. The late Mr. Park, who was 79 years of age in November last, was born in Flesherton, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Park. When quite a young lad he moved with his parents to Eugenia. He was probably better known by "Cam" Park by the older residenb!. He carried the mail from Feversham to Flesherton for a few years and then went to Manitoba and ijesiAed at Emerson for fifty years, fa-.niing and conducting a livery business. About seven years ago he returned to Eu- genia, where he has since resided. He was never married. He was a staunch Orangeman and also a mem- ber of the former Methodist church, now the United Church. The funeral was held on Wednesday from the home of his nephew, Mr Russell Park, at Flesherton and was attended by old friends and neighbors. The service was conducted by Rev. J. R. Wolstencroft, pastor of the Baptist chuixih, who took as his text Job 14: 14. The hymns sung were "From Every Stormy Wind That Blows' and "Blest Be the rie That Binds." The remains were placed in the mortuary chapel in Flesherton cemetery, when interment will take place in the family plot there. The floral tributes were lovely, from relatives and Eugenia friends. The pallbearers were six old friends: Messrs. Wm. Magee, Wm. Caswell, John Wright, Isaac Smith, Thos. Mc- Kee and Robt. Meldruni. ] The deceased is survived by three sistei-s and brother: Mrs. W. Heard' (Eliza), Mrs. John Mayne (Lizzie) of Dominion City, Man., Mrs. Geo. Fogg (Martha) of Winnipeg, Man., and Mr. Richard Pai'k of Eugenia. One sister, Mrs. L. Hawkins of Markdale, and one brother, Mr. John Park, of Port Huron, Mich., predeceased him. We extend our sympathy to the sor- rowing relatives. "Calm and peaceful he if! sleeping Sweetest rest that follows pain, .And they who loved nim sadly miss him And trust in God to meet again." The funeral of the late Mrs. John Hudson Sr. took place to the Buck- ingham cemetery on Saturday, March 16th. Rev. Sila.s McAuslan, a for- mer pastor, officiated, assisted by Rev. Dean and Rev. Cutler of Fever- sham. A large gathering of friends and neighbors met to pay their last respects to a highly regardea old resident. Mr. H. W. Kemahan of Toronto was at his parental home here to see his father, Mr. J. A. Kenjahan, who has been very ill, but who is slowly recovering. Miss Grace Wright, teacher at Ro!; Roy, spent the week end at her home here. Miss V'erna Hudson of Toronto visited at her home here last week and attended the funeral of hei grandmother, Mrs. John Hudson Sr. on Saturday last. Mrs. William Walter of Toronto was here for a week before the death of her sister. Miss Edith Heitman, wVin is at- tending Normal School ia Toronto, was a week end visitor at her home Mr. Russell Hawton is visiting with friends in Toronto. Miss Bemice Harbottle, who is at- tending high schoo. has been very ill with influenza here. Mr. L. McLean of Singhampton and a former resident of this neighbor- hood, passed away ai his home on Friday, March 15th. Interment was made in the Singhampton cemetery on Monday. PRICEVILLE The Woman's Association held an Irish Stew celebration on Friday even- ing, 15 March, in honour of St. Pat- rick, in the basement of the United Church. The program wa.s opened by a community sing of the "Wearing of the Green," followed by an ad- dress by the chairman. Rev. J. H. Johnston. The meeting was formed into four groups representing the Fogai-ty, O'Flynn, Finnegan and Murphy families. Two fine sel- ections were given on the violin by Mr. John McKechnie, and Mrs. J. E. Har- rison at the organ. Miss Anna -Mc- Lean sang beautifully, "The Dear Lit- tle Shamrock" and "I'll take ye home again Kathleen," That old Irish Moth- er of Mine."an(i"The Rose of Tralee" was sung by W. W. Ramage. An am- using skit was given by Patsy and Judy, (Misses Evelyn McDermid and Winnifred McConkey) in costumes. Each group was on hand with a song or verse, and one of the numbers was to make a speech or tell a story, which was done. News flashes, (actual and fictitous) were given by Mrs. A Ritchie. A Tine hot supper of Irish stew was provided at the close by the many cooks, yet not spoiled. Several games, requiring speed and activity, were held before the supper and s good time spent. We are glad to report Mr. Andy Ford is making progress to recovery. Mr. John Williamson is also better and lookout for hidden icy spots. able to be out to town one day last weeJc. Colds have been somewhat preva- lent during the past week, keeping •scholars from .school, and Principal, Miss E. Frook, a couple of days. Its a delight to walk on solid ground again, though it is well to be on the Mr. Charlie .Saunders of Durham an efficient electrician, put the fin- ishing touches on the line leading into Mr. Duncan McRae's renovated house. Mrs. McDermid made a visit to Durham over the week end, taking with her, lier young grandson, John Melville, young son of J. S. McDermid IV'-r*. Notice To William McQuay, R. R. 1, Maxwell. Ont. I hereby acknowle<ige that I am responsible for circulating in the neighborhood certain statements re- flecting on your character and conduct. These stories were wholly untrue and without any foundation and I had no reason for making them or any of tham. I know of nothing to your discredit and I desire in this public way to ex- press my sincere regret for having made these statements and I apolo- gize to you for having done so. (Signed- LUTHER MILLS. PROTON STATION A Mr. Simpson of Brampton direc- tion has been in this locality buying cattle. Messrs. Corbett, Acheson and Dever Bro. made sales. A pleasant evening was spent at the Beulah Home last Tuesday, when friends of the recently married care- takers, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Mc- Nally, gathered to present them with a miscellaneous shower. The gifts which were both usefol and beautiful were accompanied with the gooc wishes of the donors, cleverly ex- pressed in both rhyme and prose. Mr. Clayton Betts took quite a number of people in his truck to the Inistioge social evening at the home of Mr. Chas. Moore on Friday night. Miss Jean Haw of Salem is visiting her sister. Mrs. Dan McCannell. Better Results "Quality With a Purpose' FEEDS Lower Costs Go right on selling the milk â€" feed Blatchford's Calf Meal, the only CDmplete substitute for whole milk. 1 lb. equals 1 gal. whole milk in food value. VICTORIA CORNERS Blatchford's FiU-the-basket Egg Mash means getting the greatest pos- sible number of eggs from every hen at the lowest cost ner egg. Keeps up the body weight and vitality of the hens. Puts greater fertility, hatchability and livabilitv into the eggs. Blatchford's All-in-One Mash is Blatchford's high quality Chick Mash with the scratch feed ground right into it. Correctly balanced and mintiralized. Eusy to feed. No grain vetiuired. I .. Yes! Stamivax Chick Starter gives them the start. .. $2.60 per cwt. Warble Fly Powder 85c lb.; 45c Vzlb. Classic Cleimser 3 for 14c Lombard Plums 2 tins for 19c Choice quality Pumpkin, largfe tins 39c A Real Tea, Black, full flavored 49c lb. A Good Tea, Black 37c lb. Jam, Orange Marmalade, Syrupâ€" all at low prices. Overall Sm ocks, Pants and Work Boots Priced to sell. Ospreyi Arlemesia Co-operative Co.. I H FLESHERTON Miss Vansicklen and Mr. John Mc- D(maUl of Brighton snent the week end at the latter's home. There was no church service on Sunday last, owing to the minister being laid up with an attack of the cold. The Women's Association of tht United Church will meet on Thursday afternoon March 21st. in the basement of the church. Jlr. Thos Tudor of Toronto is visiting his brother, Mr. Henry Tudor wife and family. Mrs. Stanley Campbell visited the first of the week with her sister Mrs. Lain-ie Betts. Miss Stella Young of Rock Mills visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Purvis. Mrs. Clarence Biggar of Owen Sound spent a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Fenwick. We are very sorry to hear of the critical illness of Mr. Mervyn John- son of Rock Mills, vnth pleuiisy and pneumonia, also the illness of Mrs. Jas Russel. who had the niisfortun? to break her leg. W:> hope both patients will soon be well again. We are pleased to report Miss Delsa Kaitting pirogi^esain^ ' favioura|>Iy after her operation for appendicitis and will soon be home. Mr. and Mrs. Hopps spent a couple of days in Collingwood last week. The Y. P. S. mot last Wednesday evening. Mrs. C. Martin, missionary convenor, presided and took the wor- ship period and also discussion, the topic being "Trinidad the land of the Humming IBird" wTiich was ifuite interesting. Suitable scriptuorc passages were read by Miss Doris Magee and Miss Jean Tudor. A program followed which consisted of a recitation." The Circus Boy" by Miss Doris Fawcett, a duet by the Miss* Anniet* land Haziel Tu<lor. Miss Rowena Magee accompanying on the organ. A reading, "The Face upon the Floor," by Mrs. Martin. A reading on the "17th of Ireland" by Mrs. Well Graham and community singing, "Tipperary." There was an apple contest, also a "Pat and Mike contest" after which lunch was ser\-ed and the ineetnig brought to a close in the u.iual way. Miss Lillian Essland and brothei Willie of Rob Roy spent the week end 'vith^Ir. an.l Mrs. Ben Shortt The ladies of the W. A. held their March meeting at tlie liome of Mrs. Merritt Xicol on Wednesday. Misses Eva Little and Tlorence Tuohy of Wai-eham visited Helen Moore for a couple of days. On Friday evening the ladies held a social evening at the home of Mrs. Chas. Moore. .A large number were present, despite the bad roads. We owe thanks to Mr. Clayton Betts for bringing so many, from Proton on his truck. The evening was spent in games and conversation. Sandwich, cake and candy were served. Chas. Moore returned on Saturday from Moosonee, as it was too late in the season to start operations, on ac- count of the heavy snows. pleased to report Mrs. Latimer con- tinually improving. We are sorry to report Mr. Geo. Graham still quite ill, also Mrs. Dave Genoe. not enjoying very good health. We hope they will soon be restored to good health again. Qufite a number in this locality have piles of wood up ready for the buzz-saw. Miss Christina Magee of Stone's Line and Miss Lillian Magee of Flesh- erton were week end visitors with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Magree. - - F. H. W. HICKLING Phone 6v7 Flesherton, Ont :c«x..:..x-;~x..x~x»x~:..:..:..:~:..:..:~:..:K"X~>:<~:'<k~xk~:~x~>-:~:~x~:~^^^ 1 ♦ t DANCE % 1 S t % in Fraternity Hall FLESHERTON Friday, March 29 Music by Mildmay Nite Owls Commencing at 9 p.m. Lunch Extra . , Admission: 35c # I M -i^ -"ffht^ens M« Bulk MACARONI 2 lbs. 9c Livingstone QUICK OATS - 21c pkg. Sockeye %\ SALMON 1 6c SAVE YOU MONEY Men's Rubbers 89c Men's Knee Rubber Boots .. $2.50 Genuine 8 oz. OVERALLS and SMOCKS, each $1.49 Caps ,. $1.00 Work Shirts 79c W. G. KENNEDY 'Phone 37 Orange Marmalade large jar 23c ..i TOILET PAPER 7 rolls 25c Head Lettuce