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'/ * A THE FL-ESHERTON ADVANCE Wednesday, September 25. 1940 •V i, ! 'I f -A * t > .^ ». K^ SUPERIOR STORES * BLACK TEA, ti^l good per lb. 55c Aurora Belle WHEAT FLAKES . 5 lb. pkg. 21c Dalton'* COFFEE, ground while you wait real good, per lb. 39c Quaker Crystal Wedding OATMEAL .... pkg. 2Sc VINEGAR, white or brown, only per gal. 40c BROOMS, 4.»trlng, to dear at 25c MEATS â€" Fresh, Cured and Cooked An reasonably priced. PEACHES and PLUMS Buy now while assortment is good C. J. KENNEDY Phone 37 WE DELIVER \ PRICEVILLE MAXWELL Thanksgiving services will be held in St. Mary's Anglican church on Sunday, Sept. 22nd. Rev. M. Old- ham, a former rector, will be guest minister for the day. Services will be held at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Rev. Wellerman of Mclntyre oc- cupied the pulpit of the United church Sunday afternoon very acceptably. Misses Ethel Fenwick and Norae'i Grummett of Collingwood hospital were at their respective homes for the week end. Miss Betty Fenwick anr friend called on friends ai.d relatives this week. Mr. Geo. Long of Nia^gara spent the week end with relatives. Mr. and Ms. Bert Hawton recently married, visited relatives here this week. Mrs. Hawton was formerly Miss Margaret Lougheed. Tfre dance, sponsored by the L.O.L., on Friday the 20th, was' well attended and very enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Morrison and family of Toronto visited over the week end with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fenwick and children visited Mrs. Fenwick's sis- ter. Mrs. H. Parkens, of Bognor, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Morrison and family motored to Midland and visit- ed with Mr. and Mrs. J. Guy on Sun- day. FEVERSHAM ROCK MILLS The heavy rain on Tuesday gave the ground a real soaking again. Some report that their potatoes are rotting badly, owing to so much wet weather. Some of the farmers com- menced digging their potatoes on Monday. Mr. Arthur Betts spent the week end with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stoddart, Markdale. Quite a number from here attended the sale of Mr. Jos. Wililams at Eugenia on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Newell spent a day last \yeek with Ma.xwell friends. (Intended for last Week) A large number from around here attended Markdale Fair and report a good fair with excellent exhibits. Mr. Bill Stoddart of Malton is holidaying at the home of his Uncle and Aunt Mr. and Mrs. Herb Betts. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. \ewell visited over Sut>day with relatives at Dur- ham and Vamey, Mr. and Mrs. J. Murta of Toronto are holidaying for a couple of weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Fi-ank Betts, They enjoyed a few days of fishing before the season ran out. Mrs. W. J. Newell has returned home from Clarksburg. Young men and women are re- minded that they must register on reaching their sixteenth birthday. Postmasters have been appointed to do this work. Bankers refused to accept the risk of advancing money to Western far- mers for their wheat, and a good many people in the country know just how the voice sounded when it said "No." Young Medical Student (to his sweetheart) : "Do you know, Julia, that the human heart is equal to the lifting of 120 pounds every 24 hours?" .Tulia (demurely) : "Well, that'.-* just my weight." Miss Minerva Conn has returned home, after spending the past week with friends in Collingwood. Miss Myrtle Brown has returned to her home in Grand Valley, after spending the summer with Mr. anH Mrs. Emerson Wrig*"*. Visitors with Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Conn and family over Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dixon of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. T. Rankin of Stayner, i Mr. and Mrs. Dyer of Dunfroon and Mr. George Elsub and friend. Miss Rawlings, of Camp Borden. Mr. and Mrs. Hughie Davidson and .M-. burton Conron oi CoUinywood were visitors over Sunday with Mrs. Alex. Conron. Mr. and Mrs. Herb Bby and son, Steven, visited with friends in Owen Sound on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Scott and Misses Lavina and Louise Black of Toronto were visitors on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Black. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Wes Fawcett had the misfortune to fall and break a numver of ribs. We hope for a speedy recovery. Miss Edith Heitman has gone to Toronto to attend the Salvation Army ';raining school. Miss Irma Smith is visiting at her parental home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tyler and Mr. and Mrs. Torance Williams and fam- ily spent the week end with friends in Woodstock. Mr. Guv Hazard of Flesherton, Mr. Harry Hazard of Ceylon and Mrs. Teeter and Bobby of Flesherton spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wil- fred Teeter and family. Mrs. Howard McKee, Jim, Billy and Jack spent Sunday with friends in Owen Sound. Miss Anne Robinson, R.N.. returned home after spending a number of weeks in Colligwood. Of course there is nothing sincere about lip service, but that's what tliey go in for in the cosmetics de- partment of a good many stores. Kc«p Your Chin Up â-  â-  There'll always be an England to give us those distinctive English styles in Biltmore Hats. Why not drop in and see our new and personally selected range o« Hats. StUmnrp "The Master Hat of Canada" Priced from $2.95 to $3.75 F. H. W. HiCKLING Flesh«*6n, Onl. Messrs. Wilfred and Elmer Watson have Inoved with their families to Toronto, the latter to Camp Borden, where he is well qualified to work as a carpenter. Through movings, resignation of teacher, enlistments and death, etc., your choice of dwelling may be had here with a fine river view. Miss Bertha James is still under the blankets, through orders, which she feels hke disobeying. The meeting Friday evening, held tor the purpose of establishing a Civil Guard, resulted in Mr. W. G. Mc^i'ide being appointed ajs .com- mander of the local platoon. Drill- iiig is commencing immediately. Mr. and Mrs. David Mclntyre of Port Arthur are vi.siting relatives and attended St. Columba services. Corp. J. G. Whyte of Niagara Camp was home over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Raraage and son, Joe, visited at the home of W. W. Ramage Sunday evening. Mrs. E. Ritchie paid a visit to her many friends in Holstein on Sunday, as did Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Harrison senior. EUGENIA Tuesday afternoon Mrs. David Nichol was hostess to the 'W.M.S. and W. H. Society, with a good at- tendance of members and visitors. Miss M. Nichol presided. The roll call was answered by a verse with the word "courage." Mrs. J. Nichol gave the topic on "Red Cross," which was very interesting. A lovely duet wa3 rendered by Miss Monica Lam- bert and Mrs. Jos. McKee. After singing â- ^ hymn the Mizpah benedic- tion clo'^d '.'.1° meeting. Mrs. Sutherland presided over the W-M.S. and the meeting was opened with silent prayer. Rev. Wilkia then led in prayer. Mrs. Dan Campbell sang a lovely solo "My Grace is Suf- ficient for Thee." Rev. Wilkie of Teeswater was the guest speaker and gave a very halpful address on Formosa. Mrs. Wilkie then sang a solo "More Love to Thee." The meeting closed by repeating the Lord's Prayer. Following lunch pic- tures of the group were taken on the lavm. The October meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Archie MaoCuaig. Mr. Bill Rozen returned to Brandon after visiting at the home of Mr. D. Campbell and with other friends. Rev. and Mrs'. Taylor and babe of Brussels and Rev. and Mrs. Wilkie of Teeswater were guests last week of Rev. and Mrs. Sutherland. Mr. Allie Mclnnis and his mother, and Mrs. John McFarlane and son of Toronto visited on Saturday %vith relative^ here. The latter two re- mained until Sunday evening. A number from here attended the Markdale fair on Tuesday last. Dr. Milne took Mr. Harvey Whyte to Owen Sound hospital Thursday. He is suffering with pleurisy and pneumonia. His many friends here wish for him a speedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Seisrner and laughter of Walkerton visited Sun- day at the home of her brother, Mr. A. MacCuaig. Congratulations to Mr. Wm. W. Ramage whose birthday takes place today, Sept. 23rd. He is 87 years of age. This Thursday afternoon, Sept. 2(i. the induction of Rev. Mr. Campbell into the service of the Priceville. Swinton Park and Markdale circuit will be held in St. Andrew's church, Priceville. The ladies are having a bee Tuesday afternoon to fix up the manse. Me.^srs. C. A. McLean and John Nifhol Sr. attended Presibytery at Orangeville on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. Knox and Gar- net, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pedlar and* sons of Toronto were visitors at the end of the week at the home of Mr. .\lex. Carson. Rock Mnis Udies' Aid The Ladies' Aid held a grand- mother's meeting at the home of Mrs. Harry Patton on Wed.. Sept. 17th! with about 30 ladies present. The meeting opened by singing "Take Time to be Holy," followed by read- ing and prayer. The roll call was taken and hymn 5U was sung, followed by the opening of the mis- sionary box. After the business part of the meeting^ the granmothers gave a program of contests, readings and singing, etc., whi:h was enjoyed by all. K prize was given to the oldest gfrandmoter pre.ient. The meetinjr closed with the h.vmn "Jesus, I Love Thee." Mrs. Isaac Smith, FIe.<herton, will entertain the Ladies' Aid and neigh- bors to a quilting and 10c tea on Thursday. Sept. 26. (Note change of place and date.) .A strange man wa.x found in a hou.<e at Ingersoll. and we read the •jupnosifion is he proSably went into the wrong house. Ki least the people who live tht-re think no. On Tuesday Sept. 10th the funeral of the late Mrs. William Widdifleld of Toronto, was held from the Will- iam Sherrin Funeral Home to Pine Hill cemetery. The deceased who was formerly Miss .A-melia Jane (Millie) Campbell, was the daughter of the late Mr. and She was ill for some weeks and Mrs. Robt. Campbell of this place, spent some time in the hospital prior to her death which occurred Sunday morning, Sept. 8th. The pall bearers were three brothers Will, John and Stanley Campbell, a brother-in-law and two friends. Among the many beautiful floral tributes were a basket from the hus- band, a wreath from the brothers af^jl sister, a spray from the C.N.R., a spray from Mr. and Mrs. W. Magee, Mrs. P. Gorrell, Mr. H.^udor and others. The late Mrs. Widdifield spent her girlhood days in this community and was married 13 years ago to Mr. William Henry Widdifield and re- sided in West Hill Toronto, ever since. She would have been 47 years old on September 11. Those who attended the funeral i from here were: Mrs. Lily Graham, Mr. and Mrs. S. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs J. Campbell, Mrs. Fred Gorrell, Mrs. F. Genoe, and Mrs. Wilfred Magee. Besides her sorrowing husband she leaves in sad bereavement three brothers, John and Stanley, Eugenia. Will of Toronto and one sister, Lily, (Mrs. G. C. Graham of Eugenia). To ihe sorrowing relatives we extend our profound sympathy. The Women's Association had a very successful meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Gordon Thurs- day evening of last week. After the opening of the meeting with a hymn. Scripture reading and prayer, the toll call was answered and the min- utes of the former meeting read. During the business period it was de- cided to hold a chicken pie supper in the church basement in the njar fu- ture, followed by a program, (the committee for which is: Mrs. G. Magee, Mrs. F. Jamieson, Mrs. 'Vm. Gordon and Miss Muriel Carr.ithers; the canvassing committee, Mrs. J. Ottewell, Mrs. Gaims and Mrs. F. R, Genoe. The roll call for October is to be answered by each one tilling something they are thankful for. The piogram consisted of a ta'k on Red Cross work by Mrs. T. Brady of Flesherton. A reading "A (>inadiar Dawn'' composed by Argyle Martin b' Mrs. Martin, and a coinest con- ducted by Mrs. 'W. Magee, won by Jfrs Cairns. Aftit- the meeting a bcuitiful 10c Ifra was ser\"ed by the i-.c-'t.ss assisted by Miss I:'ene Wtilk r to which a vote of thanks was tender- ^'1 .\mong the vi-;:tpi> pi-i'.-:oii ; were I-i- and Mrs. Edj..r Bi>'.ti, Jlr;-. 0. P'r:iiips :ind Mrs. T. Sn.l/ .<f V\<:<\\- ir'.-.T. .\ special mce^inu- will be neid '! • Thursday to nia:-:.> fina'. arraiuc- ments for the supper. We extend our sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Magee of Var.ueleur in the loss of their little d,\ughti.r. Dorothy, whose funeral toolt place Oii, Monday. Mrs. Ray Genoe i-i an aunt of the deceased and attended tlv- funeral. Mr. Jos. Williams held a successiul sale on Friday. Mrs. Williams and sons, Joe and Clarence, went to To- ronto Sunday to spend a few di.v.-; and locate a house to which they wil! move the first of the month. Wo will miss the family from the village, but wish them good health and success in their new home. Mr. Ed. Baker accompanied the Williams family to Toronto, where ne â- Rill visit his sister. Sunday visitors with Mr. an.i .'lirs. J. Ottewell an<l Dolly were: Mr. an.l Mrs. W. Fadden ami family of F^ver- sham and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Osboiio and -family of Markdale. Messrs. .A.ndrew and Malcolm .Arm- strong of Long Branch spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Magee. A number from this vicinity visi*"d at Camp Borden on Sunday. Mi.-Js Dinsmore spent the week end with Feversham friends. We were sorr>- to hear of the acci- dent to Mr. Albert Stewart of Flesh- erton. "We sincerely wish him a speedy and complete recovery. Nearly all the people in this dist- rict joui-neyed to Flesherton Thurs- day to see the Grey and' Simcoe For- esters parade through the village. The battalion had a very smart ap- pearance in their army dress and Grey and Simcoe may be proud of the battalion. Mr. Victor Campbell of Picton spent the week end at his parental home. Visitors with Mrs. Park and Miss Margie were: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Mc- Lachlan and son of Barrie. Mrs. .\. McLachlan and family .and Mr. J. McLachlan of Priceville. W'nrd has been received by Mrs. R. Park that her brother-in-law, Mr. ! J. Mayne, of Woodmore. Man., had pa9.<«ed away. The late Mr. Mayne was married t<> IT\- Lizzie Park, si.i- ter of the lat« Riciiard Park. His wife predeceased him. We extend sympathy to the sorrowing relatives. Reoord Hog Markets Marketing of hogs in Canada during July and August , 11*40, continued at I'ecord volume , averaging 75,000 per week as compared with 50,000 to 60,0 00 during mid-summer months in for- mer years. During the 35-week per- iod, January 1 to August 29, 1940, hogs graded at Canad'-'n stock and packing plants totaled 3,023,633, an inereasu of 45 per cent over the iy3i» gi-adings during the corresponding period. It is anticipated that hog production in Canada In 1940 will be the greatest recorded. managed to keep their ducret in spite of the Registration Act. It seema that the couple were very much in love, were clandestinely married be- fore Mr. X left for university three years ago, intending to announce their state of wedlock when he finished his course and became self support- ing. Meanwhile, Mrs. X secured em- ployment in town and continued to live at home. â€" Hanover Post. Send in vour Renewal Now SHE KEPT THE SECRET Who says a woman can't keep a sec- ret? A certain young couple in Han- over, whom we will call Mr. and Mrs. X, were secretly rftarried for three years, and but for the National Reg- istration Act their marriage would still be concealed from their know- ledge of all but the persons concerned. In fact by a clever ruse, they almost ROCK MILLS HARVEST HO.ME SERVICE The Harvest Home service of the Rock Mills Baptist Church will be held on Sunday, Oct. 6th, at 3 p.m. Rev. E. H. Young, B.A., of Thorn- bury will be the special speaker. Special music. Will the community friends kindly bring their harvest gifts for decoration on Saturday afternoon previous. Free-will offer- ings. Weiner roast Monday night, with program. 25c and 15c. TIME TABLE CHANGES Effective SUND.VY. SEITEMBER 29, 1940 Full information from Agents QwC/uCutK GVo^ / ♦•:~><~:~:~:~x-:~:-:~:-:-:":":~:~:->**:~:~M"> I NOTICE ^ % Hereafter we will sell A for Cash only. All notes % and accounts not paid on I or bofore Sept. 21st will % be placed in other hands % for collection. A. C. MUIR I Ceylon ^ . .X- â- X..>.><M&.>.J~iMiMMMS>*S»>.>^44>4~>^> I Mass Meeting ^ r and Entertainment ^^ will be held in the Town Hall, Flesherton THURS., OCT. 3, 1940 1 With the entertainment will be the chief speaker COL. GEO. A. DREW who will tell of his experiences in Europe also F. R. OLIVER, M.P.P. Reeve J. A. DAVIS Reeve A DOWN .\ silver collection will be taken to assist in defravino; the expenses. ♦*IIII Hf »*< Keep Cows To Their Milk With the price of grain low, auid prospects for higher Cream prices, it is wise to keep up the flow of milk, which is often affected to a great extent by leaving milk cows out one or two cold nights It is wise to stable the oows the cold nights, and we feel that you will be well paid for your trouble. Owing to the natural decrease in production, may we suggest that you sell your entire supply of cream to the Home Creamery, thereby saving unnecessary overhead, particularip when help 's getting scarce on account of army service. Flesherton Creamery & Produce Co. Phone 66 Angus Avis, Ma;iager >»'< MMM » Al