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THE GOLBOPNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 1927 Page Five CLOVERLEAF PULLETS from eight to ten weeks old are the best means of securing a flock of high-producing and consistent layers next season if you are without the facilities for breeding and rearing bayy chicks. Our present flock are still maintaining a 60% to 65% production under the recent trying weather conditions and they will do the same for you next Winter but do not put off ordering until chicken-fever catches you as the choice dates are being rapidly filled from as far east as Nova Scotia. We will be able to supply a limited number of eight to ten weeks old pullets for delivery after June 1st at $1.00 and $1.26 each. Orders must be in by March 1st. Prices of Baby Chicks: March $25.00, April and May $20.00, June and July $16.00 per 100. Hatching eggs half the price of Baby Chicks. Special discount on Baby Chicks of 500 or over. Satisfaction guaranteed. Breeders and Layers kept under modern sanitary conditions. Inspection Invited. We will be proud to show you the healthiest flock in Ontario, our mortality this season to date is nil. Agents for Miller Ideal Incubators and Brooders. Prices on application. Let us show you the new Ideal Brooder. A shipment just arrived. Cloverleaf White Leghorn Farm L. V. Pomeroy, Prop., Box 28, Castletcn, Ont. Phone 29 Member of Ontario R. O. P. Breeders' Association BANKING FIFTY YEARS Smoothing the Path of Modern Business IN EVERY business transaction banking plays a part. To the extent that a bank strives earnestly to render the fullest measure of servipe compatible with sound banking practice does it merit public patronage. Over Fifty Years of earnest endeavour have won for the Standard Bank of Canada that invaluable asset -- i Wide Public Confidence. STANDARD OF CANADA COLBORNE BRANCH--C. A. Bryi Our New FALL Wall Paper Stock IS NOW IN All the Newest Patterns and Colorings. PRICES VERY MODERATE See the "SPECIAL" we are running! Before buying, look over our sleek! Jas. Redfearn & Son Phone 1 Division Street Colborne Clings Wonderfully! FACE POWDER JONTEEL gives the skin a soft, velvety •moothness and beauty. Acceptable to the most sensitive skin, because it is pure. And delightfully fragrant--perfumed with Jonteel. the costly new odor of 26 flowers. Try Face Powder Jonteel. Sold in Colborne by CASTLETON Mrs. Frank Prout has returned from Toronto. Miss Harriet Bowditoh is in Toronto visiting friends. We are sorry to report Mrs. W. A. Hall is still confined to her bed. Mr. Arthur Vansicklin was able to be up town one day last week. He is still far from being well. Mr. John Coffee of Eddystone spent few days here this week. iSorry to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Vance Pomeroy's baby is sick. Mr. John Burleigh is sick at the home of his son, James Burley. Mr. and Mrs. Alden Coffee visited the home of her parents on Monday. Mr. O. Huycke spent last week with with friends at Morganston and Nor-im. Mr. Gilbert Waite 8<nd Mrs. Plump-ton visited his sister, Mrs. B. Gaffield, recently. Miss A. Crlchton was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Miller during the past week. Miss H. Bowditch is visiting friends in Toronto. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams of Rochester are visiting his parents and other friends. Miss Mary Richards has been confined to her home for a few weeks on account of 111 health. The Castleton Shipping Board was e-organized on Saturday and Mr. Cootfey appointed as shipper. Mr. Jas. Ferguson, Rochester, N.Y., has returned home, after spending the past week with his mother. Mrs. P. A. Thompson has returned home after spending two weeks with her brother and other friends in To- Miss Marlon Tait, nurse-in-training _ Belleville Hospital, is spending a month at her home, convalescing from recent operation for appendicitis. Mr. J. Ferguson of Rochester spent few days last week visiting in our village. He was here to celebrate his mother's eighty-three birthday on Feb. 3rd, 1927. While hanging out clothes on Monday of this week Miss E. Pomeroy of oui village fell and injured herself, it is thought seriously. On Tuesday afternoon they took her "to Cobourg Hospital. We hope for her speedy re-One of the unique things in our .illage these days Is jitney service. Team and sleigh goes about the village every night taking people to Church for the special meetings. Our thanks are due Mr. Harold Brown and Earnest May, who make this DUNDONALD Morning service in Eden- United Church next Sunday. Our teacher, Miss Helen Dunnett, suffering with quinsy. Mr. Ernest McDonald had a successful wood "bee" last Friday. A number of Dundonald folks, old and young, are sick with severe colds. Mr. W. Fiddick, Sharon, sawed two huge piles of wood for Mr. Ross Wright on Tuesday last. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chapman are ejoicing over the birth of a son-- Raymond Edward. Dundonald Young folks are busy - ery evening, preparing the program and decorating the hall for the pancake social on Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mutton ha/e been spending a few days at the home of their son, Mr. Cecil Mutton, Trenton. Mr. Clarence N. Dudley left Monday for Ottawa, where he will resume his duties on the staff of the Post Office, House of Commons. IMiss Marjorie Dudley, who has been spending a few days in Colborne, has returned to Dundonald, where she will remain till Spring, guest of her grandmother, at "The Cedars." Special meetings in the United Church are being well attended night bv night at 7.30. This coming Sunday, Feb. 13th, Mr. J. J. Lindsey will preach at 11 and 7 and conduct a special men's meeting in the aftemooa at 3. The morning subject will be "Who "is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?" and evening subject "The man who is down and out." You especially invited. MT. OLIVET Mr. James Ross was at Cobourg last week attending County Council. Getting up wood and having the sawing machine keep the men busy these days. Mr. Maurice Ames is building house in Codrington, and will still be living in the village. Mr. James Ross and Mr. Harry Valleau have gone north on a visit to Mr. Valleau's daughter. Mrs. Korey Valleau was quite ill for a few days last week, but we are pleased to know she is better. Mrs. Eldin Carlaw of Wellington has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Clarke, the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ross are c sick list. They iboth have very bad colds, which is the order of the day. Mr. John Bradley of Rochester, N.Y., formerly of this neighborhood, visiting in this vicinity the past week, having returned to Rochester on Mon- The Ladies' Aid had a social iug in the school house on Friday night, Feb. 4th. There very large crowd on account of the icy roads. Miss Clara Clarke and Mr. Gerald Piester were married on Wednesday, January 19th, 1927, at Smithfield, by Rev. H. H- Mutton. There was miscellaneous shower given them i Friday night, January 28th. WARKWORTH Born--In Cramahe on January 24th, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Gummer, a son--William Owen. The residence of Peter Fairman, Percy Township, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday, January 26, 1927. The fire was discovered before.- all the family were up and some members of the household had to escape tc barn in their night clothes with the mercury about twenty-four degrees below zero. One of the daughters had a foot frozen. The fire originated a chimney. Messrs. R. Honey & Sons have tablished a world's reccord with their three-year-old Holstein heifer, Minnie Segis Tensen. Milked twice daily for 305 days this heifer gave 15,528 of milk and 648.75 lbs. of butter. The previous high record for an animal of this age was 14,265.5 lbs of milk and 582.5 lbs. of butter. Mr. Honey and his son are to be congratulated on establishing such a record. This young cow was bred and developed Mr. Honey's farm. day. NORHAM wood is the order of the W. F. GRiFFIS "The Rexall Store" e spent a couple of days out of/ town recently. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gummer spent Sunday at Mr. Bruce Gummer'B. Mr. John Nelson's horses ran an cn Saturday, but nobody was hurt. iMr. and Mrs. Peter Jones are ^ at Peterboro with their daughter, »" Greenly, who is dangerously sick. THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, issued every Thursday morning by H. S. Keyes. Subscription $2.00 per annum in advance; $2.50 to U.S.A. Transient advertisements 12 cents per line first insertion and 8 cents per line for each additional insertion. Business cards not exceeding one inch $7 per annum. Yearly contracts at uniform rates. FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE 200 ACRES, more or less, good house and barn, good well water, land will grow everything, about 10 acres of pine, plenty of firewood, about 4 acres apple orchard, 2% miles east of Castleton on County Gravel Road. Now rented subject to six months' notice, with usual ploughing privilege. Will sell for $5,500 cash or exchange at $6,000 for a smaller place, 10 or 12 acres, near Colborne. JAMES PROSSER, Colborne, R.R. 1, Ont. _' EDVILLE (This week) Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hinman are visiting Mr. Hinman's brother, at Ithaca, N. Y., U.S.A. Mrs. Oscar Morgan and little daughter, Ruth, of Carmen, spent the week end with Mrs. G. A. McDonald. Mrs. Stickles and son of Johnston, Ont., have been visiting her brother, Mr. George Stimers, who is in very ,oor health again. Mrs. Lome McDonald recently gave „ party to a numjber of children in honour of her little daughter, Dorothy's fourth birthday. Mrs. E. T. Farrow and granddaught-Dorothy Walker, have returned fiflim spending a week in Cobourg with Mr. and Mrs. Percy Macklin. Miss Maude Hoare, who recently returned from visiting her sister, Mrs. Roy Brown of Hilton, gave a very ijoyable party to'a number of young friends on Friday evening. (Last week) Our roads are very icy. Both people nd horses need to be sure footed o keep on their feet. Mrs. Mode Murphy and Miss Marie Murphy are both confined to their' bed with a severe attack of "flu." Glad to report Miss Janey Cooper able to be out again, after being shut in for two weeks with "flu." Mr. Ted Walker shot an owl, in Mr. J. Onyon's orchard, which measured fifty-five inches from tip to tip. Be sure to attend the social on St. Valentine's night, in Sharon Church. Splendid programme. Refreshments -rved after programme. Mrs. E. Farrow, with her little granddaughter, Miss Dorothy Walker, have returned home from Cobourg, where they visited Mrs. Percy Macklin. This neighborhood was greatly sur-Iprised to hear of the death of Miss --•'TTSfary Drinkwalter at Weston, Ont. had been in failing health for time. Of a loveable disposition, she had a host of friends both in Colborne and Edville. He remains were laid to rest in the family plot at Salem Cemetery on Sunday last. The pall bearers being her six nephews, Douglas Drinkwalter, Cecil Gummer, Grant Massey, William Fiddick, William Wilson and Dr. Harold Gerow. HOUSE FOR SALE HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE on Percy Street North, Colborne, 6 acres of land, with orchard, small-fruits, etc. Bungalow house, electric lights, spring water, piped In, soft water- garage, stables, hen house, etc. All new and in first-class condition. Would make a good poultry ranch. Spring water runs through lot. Possession anytime after March 1st, 1927. Apply at Express Printing Office. 2tf WORK WANTED FARM HAND seeks employment. Married man. Will require house. Apply at Express Printing Office, Colborne. BROOD SOW, due to farrow March 20th. Apply C. HOWARD, Grafton ton R.R. 1, Ont. FOR SALE--The Union Corners Sewing Circle have quilts, mittens, children's dresses, aprons, table runners and other useful .articles. Goods may be purchased from Mrs. Greenly at the home of Mr. Henry Brown. 4-3 FOR SALE OR TO RENT CORNER HOUSE AND BARN ... LAKEPORT. Apply to C. Southon, Norfolk Hotel, Simcoe, Ont. lOtf FOR SALE OR TO RENT---House and Lot on Elgin Street, Colborne, for sale; or six rooms and garden to rent Apply at Express Punting Office. 7tf. Real Estate for Sale Farme ranging from 3 acres up. Prices Reasonable. Also Woodland, Town and Village Property. Will exchange in some S. E. ROBINSON Real Estate Dealer and Auctioneer Phone 78r23 Colborne CODRINGTON (Let week) Mrs. T. W. Martin spent last week in Toronto. Mr. and . Mrs. William Goodfellow were guests at the Masonic banquet last Wednesday. Mr. Ralph Ames, Bowmanville, called on the Women's Institute, which was meeting at the home of Mrs. E. Foster. A social evening is to be held in the Orange Hall, under the auspices of the Women's Institute, on Wedens-day, Februarw 6th, 1927. A miscellaneous shower was given last Friday evening at the home of Mr. William Clark, in honour of his daughter, Miss Clara, who recently married Mr. G. Piester. They will reside in the third concession. Mrs. M. F. Moran and Miss Agnes Moran were called to Toronto last weekend, owing to the serious illness of Mrs. F. McNevin, who underwent a serious operation in St. Michael's Hospital, on Thursday of last week. The Women's Institute are enquiring into ways and means by which our part of the Township could secure electricity for the farmers in this locality who are interested. The secretary was advised to write to the head commissioner of the Hydro, at Belleville. (This week) Mrs. Stapleton fell and hurt her hip. Mrs. T. Martin visited in Toronto last week. "Several have had cattle and horses fall on the ice. The relatives have received word recently of the death of Mrs. Jos. Amies of Neepawa. Mrs. J. Loomis spent the week with her mother, ^. Mrs. Rowley, who is poorly with heart trouble. The young jpeople are arranging for a "play" the last of March, entitled "Aunt Susan's Visit." A shower was given Miss Jessie Sharpe at Mr. Reddan's on Thursday night. She was married on Saturday to Mr. Aseltine of Wooler. CUSTOMS Butter Wrappers at Express Office. The Customs duties for the port of Cobourg for the month of January amounted to $35,852.84, an increase of $2,230.99 over the same month last year, when they amounted to $33,621-.£.5. This is the largest amount collected in the past two years for in> ports, and it is hoped that the increase will continue. Both ferries have been running quite steadily the past month, and business over the lake appears crood for some months yet. ___MEDICAL u C. McGLENNON, B.A., M. D., CM. Office opposite the Wro Hall, Colborne. Telephone No. 123w. Residence: King St, Bast --PhOBS 123 j. TaRCHER BROWN, M.D., L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S., Edinburg, Scotland. Office and residence, Divison St., Colborne, Ont Coroner for United Counties of Northumberland and Durham. Phone 28._____ _DENTAL DR. T. W. WARNER, Dental Surgeon. Hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Evenings by appointment. Office: Fowler Block, Phone 106, Colborne, Ontario. l-3m __LEGAL____ FRANK J. HART, Barrister, SoBe-itor, Notary Public &c, King St,, Colborne. Phone 110. 18 FRANK M. FIELD, K.C., Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public. Phone No. 86, Cobourg, Ontario. V. L. PAYNE, K.C., Barrister, Solicitor, Notary Public and Conveyancer. Office, first door east of Registry Office, Colborne, Ontario, Phone No. 19. FRANK L. WEBB, B.A., LL.B., Barrister, Solicitor, Notary, &o, Offices, King St., Colborne, Ont., and 411 Temple Building, Toronto. At Colborne Office on Fridays and Saturdays and Court days. LIVE STOCK SHIPPING FARMERS--Ship your stock with the Farmers' Live Stock Shipping Association. All stock insured in transit. Stock shipped from Canadian National Railway Station. Mondays. Please notify shipper Saturday, if intending to ship stock. Phone 32r33 J. E. COONEY, A. E, Rutherford, Pres. Shipper. 32-24-yr. INSURANCE E. JONES, Castleton, Ontario. Fire Insurance Imperial Life Insurance Conveyancing Telephone No. 28. . E. R. WILSON, General Insurance and Real Estate Agent, Money to Loan at 5 to 6 per cent. Office: Brunswick Block, Colborne, Ont. Phone--Office 10, residence 13. AUCTIONEERS S. E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer. Farm Stock and Implement §ales a specialty. Sales conducted anywhere. Satisfaction guaranteed. Real Estate Broker. Address: Colborne RR No. 3. Phone 78r23, Colborne. ARNOLD POOLE, Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker. Auction sales of all kinds, handled anywhere in the Province. Satisfaction guaranteed or no pay. Pure bred sales a specialty. I pay for all Telephone Calls. Call or write: ARNOLD POOLE, Castleton RR. No. 1. Ont. Phone: W»r23. 36-25-lyr. Oscar C. Morgan Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker HILTON Several good farms for sale; also some valuable town property. Phone 7r18, Orland. 3S-6mx BRUNSWICK HOTEL Colborne First Class Meals and Accomodation Give us a call when in Colborne J. F. WOLFRAIM - - Proprietor BUILDING MATERIAL Rough and Dressed Lumber Flooring, Clapboards, etc. CUSTOM SAWING W. W. MUTTON Colborne R.R. 2 Phone--Castleton 19r3 Massey-Harfis FARM , IMPLEMENTS AND REPAIRS ALL KINDS OF FERTILIZER F. C. Morrow Phone 40 East Colborne LIVE POULTRY AND JUNK WANTED Highest prices paid for Live Poultry, Rags, Brass, Copper, Iron and Bags Long distance telephone calls will he paid If purchase is made. B. GOODMAN Phone 153 Third St. Cobourg 43-6mos. E. QUINN FUNERAL DIRECTOR Colborne - - - Ontario DAY OR NIGHT CALLS PROMPTLY ATTENDED MOTOR HEARSE Phone 103j - - Colborne Raw Furs Wanted! HIGHEST MARKET PRICES PAID | IRON PIPES FOR SALE--2 and 2</2 incb 15ft. pipes $1.00 each A. Margies - Cobourg Phone 124 We Pay for Out of Town Calls. J. BLACKLOCK & SON Grafton Directors of Funeral Services MOTOR HEARSE IN CONNECTION Day or Night Calls Promptly Attended PHONE 38 The late Joseph H. Locke, a former pastor of Colborne Methodist Church, who died recently in Toronto, left an estate of $14,141. Two daughters and one son, Dr. Geo. H. Locke, chief librarian of Toronto, inherit the estate in equal shares. An advertisement in The Express condensed advertisement column will be likely to bring a customer for your live stock or produce to your door. Try It. COAL GENUINE SCRANTON COAL We screen our coal. My scales are enclosed and always in perfect order. 2000lbs. is a ton with us. Service is a pleasure. Special attention to farmers. Shed open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ira Edwards MOTHERS ASSISTED During December, 1926, 4,544 mothers throughout the Province, with 13,620 dependent children in their care, benefitted under the provisions of the Ontario Mothers' Allowances Act to the extent of $164 -114.