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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21st, 1935 f**«e Five THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, issued every Thursday morning by H S. Keyes. Subscription $2.00 per annum in advance; $2.E0 to U.S.A. Transient ad srertisements 12 cents per line first insertion and 8 cents per line for aach additional insertion. Business cards not exceed ing one inch $7 per annum. Yearly ': uniform rates. MEDICAL Dr.W. PORTE MARSHALL, Physician and Surgeon, King Street, Colborne. Telephone 71. A. C. McGLENNON, B. A. M.D., CM. Office opposite the Fire Hall, King St., Colborne. Telephone No. 123w. Residence King St. East, Telephone No. 123j. DENTAL DR. E. J. GARFAT, Dentist, has taken over the office formerly occupied by Dr. Campbell, Fowler Block, Colborne, Ont. 37-31 GEO. A. GROVER, K.C., Barrister & Solicitor, 371 Bay Street, Toronto. Phone Adelaide 3815. A O. HALL, Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public, etc. Office, King Street, residence, Division Street, Colborne, Ontario. u6-34 r RANK L. WEBB, B.A., LL.B., K.C., Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, Ac, 414 Bay Street, Toronto. At Colborne on Saturdays and Court Days. 00 EGG BUCKEYE INCUBATOR for sale cheap. H. A. Philp, Colborne PiZ"n this we„k R. R. 2. Phone: Castleton 19rl2 1 t0n tim W66k' f2lltf CASTLETON February 19th, 1935 Mr. James Gaffield lost a valuable irse recently. Honeywell made a visi Matched team horses. Holstein cow, 5 yr. old, fresh. 2 setts team harness. Massey-Harris No. 4 Binder, 6 ft. cut 11-Dic drill, MeCormick. Stiffff-tooth cultivator. teel roller. Waggon. Kid No. 2 gang plow. Walking plow, Cockshutt No. 11. Apply to JACK WALKER, Colborne f21-28x HOUSE FOR SALE HOUSE AND LOT on corner Division and Earl Streets, Colborne. Attractive newly decorated house, garden and orchard, barn, garage, chicken house. Rent reasonable. Apply A. D. Hall, Colborne. Phone 140 INSURANCE O. E. R. WILSON, General Inauracae and Real Estate Agent, Money to Loan at 5 to 6 per cent. Office Brunswick Block, Colborne, Ontario, Phones--Office 10, residence 1Z. MARRIAGE LICENSES AUCTIONEERS AUCTIONEER and REAL ESTATE BROKER. The undersigned is an experienced auctioneer -- pays lor the clerk, pays for Uie advertising, and guarantees a satisfactory sale or positively no pay. Sales conducted anywhere in the Province. Pure fcred 3tock sales a specialty. Phone at my expense. ARNOLD POOLE, Castleton, Ontario. Phone No. 10r23. OSCAR C. MORGAN Auotioneer and Real Estate Broker BRIGHTON Several good farms for sale; also some valuable town property. P.O. Box 288. Phone 246. 38--6m EXPERIENCED AND GENERAL AUCTIONEER and Real Estate Broker. Convincingly lowest rates ----toF-thoroug"' aervice. Phone ISfii. S. E. ROBINSON, Colborne R.R. 3, Ontario. E. QUINN FUNERAL DIRECTOR Colborne - - Ontario Day or Night Calls Promptly Attended MOTOR HEARSE Phone 111 . . Colborne J. BLACKLOCK & SON Grafton Directors of Funeral Services MOTOR HEARSE IN CONNECTION Day or Night Calls Promptly Attended PHONE 38, GRAFTON AUCTION SALE -- of -- FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, HAY, GRAIN, ENSILAGE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND REAL ESTATE BUILDING MATERIAL Rough and Dressed Lumber, Flooring, Clapboards, etc. CUSTOM SAWING W. W. MUTTON Colborne, R. R. 2 Phone--Castleton 19r3. BRUNSWICK HOTEL Colborne First-Class Meals and Accommodation Give us a eall when in Colborne J, F. WOLFRAIM - - Proprietor REAL ESTATE FOR SALE Farms ranging from 3 acres up Prices Reasonable Alto WoodUnd, Town and Village Property. Will exchange In S. E. ROBINSON Real Estate Dealer and Auctionee Phone '8^23, Colborne TRAPPING and HUNTING LICENSES may be procured from W. F. GRIFFIS Rexall Druggist -- Colborne B. J. WALLER ELECTRICAL SERVICE HOU8£WIF.IN6 and REPAIRS Electrical Appliances Repaired REASONABLE PRICES Phone 65 COLBORNE Butter Wrappers at Express Office. I have received instructions from the Estate of the Late Albert Cox Lot 24, Con. 2, Cramahe NORTH-EAST OF COLBORNE WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27th 1935, at 12.30 p.m. sharp Household Effects to be Offered First Real Estate--at 3 o'clock 1 Brown Mare, Percheron, in foal to Percheron 1 Black Horse, good worker 1 Bay Horse 9 High Grade Young Ayrshire Cows, in good condition, due to freshen in March and April 3 High Grade Ayrshire Heifers, rising three 2. 1 Pure bred Ayrshire Bull, rising 4 1 Yorkshire Brood Sow, bred Number Barred Rock'Hens Horse Blankets Heavy and Light Double Harness Single Harness 1 Grain Binder, P. H. 1 Seed Drill, P. H. 1 Spring-tooth Cultivator, 3 horse 1 Steel Land Roller, 3 drums 1 Steel Hay Rake, wide 1 Mower, Frost & Wood 1 Manure Spreader 1 Ensilage Cutter 1 Lumber Wiaggon 1 Farm Truck 1 Sett Cheboygan Sleighs 1 Sett Iron Harrows, 4 section 2 Single Furrow Plows 1 Gang Plow 1 Sett-Platform Scales 1 Buggy 1 Cutter ] Light Spring Waggon 1 Wagon Box, oomhination rack 1 Extension Ladder 1 Turnip Pulper Scuffler, spring-tooth 1 Sett Wire Stretchers 2 'Wheelbarrows Number of Tomato Crates 1 Flat Rack Poles 1 Chatham Fanning Mill 1 Sett Slinigs 1 DeLaval Cream Separator, No. 12 1 Lawn Mower Grass Clippers 50 bus Oats 5 tons Hay Quantity Corn Ensilage Quantity Straw 1 Grain Cradle Forks, Shovels, Chains, etc. Household Effects 1 Kitchen Range 1 Coal Heater 1 Oil Stove, 3-burner Tables Sideboards Kitchen Cabinet Cupboards Bedroom Suites Organ Victrola Rugs Linoleum Couches Chest of Drawers 1 Ringer Sewing Machine 1 Churn Pots, Pans, Dishes, Lamps Numerous other articles Real Estate Farm, 100 acres, more or less, level, good soil, plenty of water, wood, good fences, good frame house, woodshed adjoining, good bank bam with underground stables, good silo, good implement shed, hog pen, hen house. Pasture Lot, 60 acres, more or less, on base line, West of Colborne, running water. TERMS--Chattels Cash; Real Estate made known at time of sale. S.'e. ROBINSON, No Reserve Auctioneer THE WINDOW GARDEN FlowerBng bulibs will be the chief ornament of the window garden at this season and a fine display can be had for several weeks if the pots are brought up from the cellar at intervals of a week or so. Some bulbs such as snow drops, scilla and crocus are best kept quite cool until the buds are ready to open. Hyacinths should not be brought up to the light too soon but may be moved into a warmer temperature after the dafodil and tulip flowers are over the plants can be kept growing until the leaves die down naturally. If this is done and the bulbs planted in the garden in late summer, they should bloom In the garden the next spring. Mr. D. Pappin is still holding his own at time of writing. We are glad to see Mr. Bill Honeywell around town again. Miss Vera Clarke of Toronto is visiting friends in Castleton. Mrs. J. Calberry, Colborne, js visiting her son, Mr. W. Calberry. Mr. Jim Findlay is visiting his grandmother, Mrs. R. McGregor. Mrs. F. Loveless and son Ted spent a few days last week in Colborne. Mrs. H.. Lane and daughter, Leona, spent Wednesday with friends here.. Mrs. E. Haynes is confined to her bed. We wish her a speedy recovery. We are sorry to hear Mrs. Mallory is confined to bed at Mrs. H. Lane" Misis Mrs. James Menzies and Mrs. Rey-craft visited Mrs. Herman Lane on Tuesday. Miss Marion Quinn has returned to Cohourg, to resume duties at Ontario Hospital. Miss Frances Richardson of Trenton is visiting her sister, Mrs. Claude Vosbo'irg. James Crelghton of Toronto, and Miss Brown spent the weekend in Castleton. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence IFitchett have left our community to live Vernonville. A dance was held at Black's school >use on February 15th. A good number attended. e are sorrry to have to report Mrs. R. S. Newman is quite ill at the time of writing. Miss Eileen Whitney spent the weekend with her brother, Mr. Ross Whitney, Brighton. Mrs. C. M'cKague, who has been on the sick list, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Reynold, Dartford. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Gunter of Colborne spent Sunday with his parents, "r. and Mrs. D. Gunter. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gunter, Belleville, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Gunter. Miss E. Wolfraim, and Misses Grace and Dorothy Bennett are visiting Miss Ruby Kemip, Orland. Rev. M. L. Hinton and Mr. Lome Darling attended the Presbytery meeting in Colborne on Tuesday. Mrs. A. Porter and child of Kincaid, Sask., are taking care of her mother, Mrs. G. Wolfraim, who is very ill. Misses Dora Pomeroy and Verna Bound spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Russell Fitchett, Vernonville. We are sorry to report, Miss Minnie Naish is ill of the flu in Grafton. Her mother, Mrs. L. Naish is with her. Mrs. John Nelson has gone Belleville General HospitarTOT Tf ment. We hope for a speedy recov' AUCTION SALE --of-- FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS Steel Stoneboat, Cream Separator Late Peter Gilmurry to sell by Public Auction on the premises Lot 12, Con. 4, Haldimand Township 1|/2 miles North of Vernonville Tuesday, Feb. 26th sharp 1935, 1.00 1 Brown gelding, good worker 1 Brown mare, aged 1 Durham cow, 6 yrs, due in April 1 Jersey Cow, 8 yrs^ due in June 2 Geese 1 Gander ;0 Hens, 1 Rooster 1 Farm Waggon il Democrat 1 Single buggy 1 Buggy pole I Hay rack 1 Steel stoneboat, new 1 Sett steel harrows, 3 section 1 Single plow 1 Scuffler 1 Sett bobsleighs 1 Cutter LAKEPORT February 19th, 1935 islting friends i god condition 1 Seeder. 1 Cross-cut s il Box stove 1 Scythe and snsath 1 Cream separator 1 Grindstone 1 Shotgun and rifle, comibined 2 Good robes 1 Sett double harness, good 1 Sett single harness, new 2 Horse collars Number spring traps Whiffletrees Neckyokes Tools Numerous other articles TERMS CASH S. E. ROBINSON, Phone at residence. Colborne R.R. 3 iss Evonne Whitney is spending raple of weeks with her brother, and Mrs. Ross Whitney of Brigh- Mr. Argyle Allen, Miss Vera Bound and Raymond Bound spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Haynes Colborne. Congratulations to Mr. and I Raymond Whitney on the arrival of a son, Raymond Clayton, February 14th, 1935. Six carloads attended the hockey game at Warkworth when Castleton and Hastings played. Hastings victorious. Miss Marion Quinn and Miss Eleanor Wolfraim spent a day recently at the home of Mr. Frank Wolfraim at Centreton • - The death occurred on Tuesday, February 19th, .1935. of an esteemed resident, Mrs. D. McAllister, mother of Mr. Fred A. Black. Miss Gertrude Newman, Oshawa, is >me for a week owing to the illness of her mother, Mrs. R. S. Newman. Mrs. D. Dingwall is taking care of her mother. Mrs. Arthur Tilch went to Toronto on Friday to atend the inquest and funeral of her husband. Miss McBride is staying with her three children in her absence. Much sympathy is felt for the family. A "shower" was held at the home of Mr. W. Pratt in honour of their Arthur Pratt and bride. The evening was spent pleasantly in dancing and playing cards. Many useful presents were received. A large number were present. Ward I held their monthly' social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Lath-rope on Tuesday evening. A large mmher attended and spent an enjoyable evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lath-rope welcomed everyone in usual friendly manner. letter has been received from Miss Lillian Hinton, Reg.N., of Kiat-ing, West China. She tells through her parents, Rev M. L. and Mrs. Hinton, that while in Chengtu she met Dr. Mullett and was so pleased to tidings from Castleton, which > sent to her by Dr. and Mrs. Mullett on their return from Canada to China. Pratt-Stevenson--A quiet wedding ook place at the United Church Parsonage, Castleton, on February 14th, 1935, when Miss Grace Stevenson •nd Mr. Arthur Pratt were united in nariiage. Rev. M. L. Hinton conduced the ceremony. The young couple vere attended by Mr. Gordon and Vliss Pratt. Many good wishes fol-. low the young couple. The Y. P. S. of Castleton United Chuich held a Valentine Social on Thursday evening. An interesting feature was a debate, "Resolved, that the Moving Picture is a Benefit to the World." Mr. Harry Darkins and Miss M. Massey on the affirmative, nd Mr. W. Coleman and Miss Isabel Harnden on the negative. The judges I. Baxter Mr. G. Van-blaricom and Miss Margart Mutton, and they decided the negative side Elwood Moore, Glenn Welton, Gordon Quinnv and Donald Baxter ang, "The Postmaster." A splendid lunch was served. Mrs. Charles Wolfraim was hos to the Castleton W. I. on Thursday, February 14th, 1935. Thirty-nine were present. The President opened the meeting in usual form. The convenor, Edgar Bush arranged the follow-programme: Demonstration--Mrs. Fred Warner an interesting demonstra-of icing cakes. Roll Call--Icing recipes. Events^Mrs. Wm. Covert Reading--Mrs. E. McCracken. Paper--A splendid paper on "What money Cannot Buy," was read by Mrs. Geo. Mcintosh. Recitation--IMrs. B. Andrus. Contest--Won by Mrs. Carlaw. The meeting closed with singing the National Anthem. An excellent lunch was served by Mrs. Edgar Bush, Mrs. Fred Warner, Mrs. Wm. Covert, Miss BowditchyMrs E. M( Cracken, Mrs. Geo. Mcintosh. Mr. Gerald Irvine in Toronto. Mr. Alex. Kells spent the weekend with Mr. Nelson Cuthbert. Miss Emma Fagg of Grafton spent Sunday at her home here. Mr. Harvey Hart of Toronto visited his home here on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walker of Toronto are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Cuthert. Mr. Wm. Hogle of Colborne visited Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kirk on Sunday. l. Hodges of Colborne spent ; Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. Warner, j A valentine programme was given at I ie school house on Thursday afternoon. M Mr. and Mrs. O. Denny have again j en<* taken up their residence in the house of Mrs. Shaw. and Mrs. D. Winter of Port Hope visited his brother, Mr. S. Winter, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Coffey are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Howard Swain, at Salem. Mr. and Mrs. J. Bull and baby of Wooler spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. B. Kernaghan. Mr. and Mrs. J. Johnston of Grafton visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Clarke on Sunday. Mr. Bruce Rutherford and daughter Marion spent a few days last week with friends in Bowmanville. Mr. and Mrs. Garnet Coffey and family of Cobourg visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Cracknell on Sunday. A dance was held in the school ►use here on Friday evening under e auspices of the hockeyclub. A number from here atended the concert given by the Carolina Singers Colborne on Wednesday evening. The regular meeting of the Mission Band of St. Paul's Preshyterlan Church was held in the school room on Thursday afternoon. The Y.P.S. of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church held their regular meeting In the Sunday School hall on Monday vening, February 18th, 1935, the meeting being in charge of the Missionary Convenor, Mrs. J. Cuthbert. Following the death of Reeve J. H. Gibson of Newcastle, Mr. Alfred Graham was elected by acclamation to fill the vacancy. Mr. Chris. Law elected as Councillor to fill the vacancy caused by resignation of Mr. Graham to become candidate for the DUNDONALD February 19th, 1935 Miss Nelson visited Mrs. White CORRECTED REPORT OF CASTLETON PUBLIC LIBRARY The annual meeting of the Castleton Public Library was held on Mon. day, January 21st, 1935, in the school house. The following officers were elected: Chairman--Geo. A. Brown. iSec.-Treas.--Mrs. John Stillman. Members of Board--Mrs. Charles Wolfraim, Mrs. L. Palmateer, Miss Bowditch, Mr. Baxter, Mr. A. E. Jones, Mr. T. Black, Mrs. H. Pomeroy. Librarian--Mrs. J. Stillman. Assirtant--Mr®. L. Palmateer. Financial repore: Financial Report Receipts Balance from 1933 ____$10.31 .17.5 Township grant........ 15.00 Women's Institute grant 10.00 Legislative grant ...... 10.00 Interest............... .50 Total .....................5 Expenditures Books .................$25.00 Express on books.......50 Librarian's salary ...... 25.75 Rubber stamp...........75 Postage, statioery, etc., 1 supplies ......... 1.98 Total .....................$53.£ SOYBEAN VARIETIES The Division of Forage Plants of ie Dominion Experimental Farms has been for many years introducing, testing, selecting and hybridizing soybeans in an effort to obtain better dapted sorts. Up to the present the Mandarian (Ottawa) variety has been found to be the best variety available for conditions similar to those prevailing at Ottawa. This variety -ntas ripened each year and yields reasonably well. Unfortunately, the ?UPPly of Mandarian seed is still somewhat limited. Other selections, which are expected to prove superior to Mandarin, are now being tested, will be several years before any of these lots can be distributed. Special Bargain EXCURSIONS TO ALL STATIONS IN WESTERN CANADA Going Dates: Daily March 1 to 14 Return Limit: 30 days ONE CENT PER MILE Good in Coaches only SLEEPING CAR PRIVILEGES (a) tourist sleeping cars at approxi- mately 1(4 cent per mile, plus regular berth fare. (b) parlor and standard sleeping cars at approximately V/2 cent per mile, plus regular seat or berth Full particulars from any agent Canadian Pacific SPECIAL GUN LICENSES are required this year For Sale at GRIFFIS' DRUG STORE Colborne on Thursday. The assessor has made his rounds of call in this locality. Mr. and Mrs. A. Chapman entertained friends on Sunday. Mr. Ed. Mitchell is engaged to work for Mr. Bradley for the season.. J Mr. and Mrs. Ketith Stimers entertained friends on Saturday evening. IMr. and Mrs. Archie Samons spent the weekend with relatives in Raw-don. Miss Vera Chapman was the suest of Collborne relatives several days last week. Miss Effie Goodrich spent the week-the home of her brother, Mr. C. Goodrich. Mr. Evely and daughter Maude rpent the weekend at their new home Mr. and Mrs. Orra Harnden, Colborne, are visiting Mr. and Mts. F. Chapman this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. Turk and son Gerald, Castleton, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Austin Eddy. Mr. and Mrs. Elton Goodrich, Colborne, are visiting at the home of their son, Claude Goodrich. iMra. Ernest Mutton was called to Shannonville on Saturday, on account of the illness of her mother, Mrs. Yateman. IDundonald was well represented at the concert of the Carolina Jubilee Singers at Colborne, Wednesday of last week. )M.r and Mrs. R. Waite, Sharon, two sons and daughters Helen and Fosta visited Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mutton last Sunday. The weekly meetings of the Young People's League of Eden United Church is well attended and a lively interest is maintained. Mr. Donald Broomfield spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Broomfield, returning to Sharon Sunday evening. Eden Sunday School does not close during the winter months as some rural Sunday Schools do, but has a good attendance of both young and old. with real interest in the lessons. An unusually large congregation of Eden Church cheered the heart of the Pastor, Rev. A. Armstrong, last Sund-day evening, although the roads were icy as to be considered somewhat dangerous. The February meeting of the Wom-i's Association (Ladies' Aid) of Eden United Church was entertained at the home of the Secretary, Mrs. W. E. Chesterfield, last Wednesday, and was fairly well attended. Considerable business was transacted and plans discussed for the year's work. A pan-cake social was decided on, to to be held in the hall on Friday evening, March 1st, 1935, followed by an interesting programme. Committees were apointed to look after all necessary things and make the pancake .ai, nr e-nfriy-aola a» of .. former y Mrs. Armstrong were present, a" generous and delicious lunch was served. The March meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Gordon Honey. MORGANSTON February 19th, 1935 a couple Mr. and Mrs. L. Lawson entertained a few friends on Tuesday. Mrs. Ethel Carr spent last week with her mother, Mrs. Thompson, in Brighton. Mrs. E. Davidson spent a couple of weeks with her daughter Laura, who is attending Normal in Peterborough. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. McColl and children of Brighton visited at his mother's, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds, on Sunday. Mr. C. Stevens conducted the .service at the Baptist Church on Sunday owing to the illness of Rev. Arthur ' Hale. Mr. Pelch, who lived north of Castleton, was struck by a car when hiking to Toronto to visit his parents,^' and died a couple of days later. He ' leave a wife and three small children. . . 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