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DURHAM CHRUNIBLE ‘\ Ottawa. Sept. 26.â€"â€"Serious misun-l derstandings with regard to the Military Service Act are being cleared up as the result of the edu- cational campaign now being con-' ducted by the Military Service Council. This non-partisan body is now established here and its ac- tivities cover the Dominion from coast to coast. It has been found out that the majority of people had an idea that men selected for service under the Military Service Act would be paid at the rate of a few cents a day. this being part of the popular con- ception of “c«:>nscription.” As a matter of fact, of course, selected men will receive exactly the same pay as those who have volunteered, with all the incidental benefits from the various funds. Again, there was an idea wide- spread that all the men who have gone overseas are fighting troops, ready to enter the trenches at a moment’s notice. This idea was at the root of much honest disapprov- al of the Military Service Act, which was held to be unnecessary. As a matter of fact, again, there are a hundred and one different and es- stntial branches of the service be- hind the lines for which men are constantly needed. Besides, only men in the highest physical condi- tion are permitted to go to the front line trenches. To understand this actual situation is to appreciate that the existance of the consider- able number of men in reserve may not meanâ€"and in this case, does not meanâ€"the existence of adequate reinforcements fit and ready to join particular units when urgently needed to save the military situa- tion. Another of the good old stock 0} early settlers in Artemesia has 1 passed away in the person of Mrs. Henry Meldrum. relict of the late 1 Mr. Henry Meldrum, who died at the home of her son, George, on the 18th 1 inst., in her 80th year. The funeral 1 took place Friday to Salem ceme- 1 tery, where the deceased’s husband was laid '16 years ago. Her pastor, Rev. A. McVicar, conducted service at the house and the last rites at the graV e. Mrs. Meldrum was a Very highlV respected mm, a life- long and deVout Presbyterian. She was one of the first members of the old Orange. \alley church, and since, leaVing it. has been united at Fleshâ€" erton or Eugenia. deeply interested in all the work of the church. The deceased. whose maiden name was May Thompson, was born in Scot- land on May 1st. 1838. Newly mar- ried. she came with her husband to Canada, andiliV ed in Toronto from JulV till the f0110\\ln°' FebruarV, VV hen theV settled in Artemesia and spent their remaining Vears in th3 township. In addition to farming. Mr. Meldrum was for manV years C. P. R. agent at FlesheI ton Station. To them were born mesons and four daughters. all living but one son, 13‘“ 1d who died seV eral years ago. The surV1V1n0 members are: George. near CeV;lon Robert. T01- onto: John and Alex, Colorado; Mrs. . C. Pedlar, Toronto; Mrs. Thos. McKee. Eugenia; Mrs. Fred Legard, Toronto: and Mrs. Ben Madill, in SaskatcheVV an. All VV ere epresent att the funeral but the sons in Colorado! and the daughters in the VV est. The Literary societV in the High school has been organized for the ensuing yea1. VVith otiieers as folâ€" lows: President. \Ves \rmstrong: Vice- president. Bessie )11\icar;sec. treas., Ralph B1 ltrV C1itic. \\ 111113 TaVlor. IrVVin Sweat and 1V11the11n3 )Ic\ iear: 11"10tt1‘1 Geot Mitchell, Roy Belfry: musical 10111n1ittee, Ma- bel Swift. Lillian Buskin, Keer Boyd; managing cmumittea. Elda Parslow. Magdaline Butler, Stewart McTaV'ish. Thursday, September ARMY NEEDS MISUNDBRSTOOD. ‘1 W IRWIN, Editor and Proprietor FLESHBRTON. PAGE 4. 27th, 1917. At the meeting for the Presbyter- ian Ladies’ Aid for this month, a resolution was adopted expressing sympathy for two of the members, Mrs. J. T. McMullen and Thos. Ban- non, who were ill, and conveying condolences to Mrs. Milton Bannon, recently bereft of her father. A car containing five passengers, driven by Mr. John Aldcorn, Swin- ton Park. struck loose gravel on the road near Rock Mills and suddenâ€" ly turned turtle one day last week. The occUpants all got a severe shaking up, with some cuts and bruises. but Mr. Neil Clark fared worst, being severely cut about the head and face. He was taken to the home of Mr. Martin Phillips. where Dr. Grey stitched and dressed his wounds, and he remained for a day to recover from the shock. All had a miracultms escape and the ‘car, which landed right side up, 'was but little damaged. By a letter from Mr. Andrew Gra- ham, of Daysville, Sask., we learn crons in his locality are poor this seasonâ€"wheat a good sample, but only about half a crop, oats, pota- toes and roots a failure. An outâ€" break of blackleg among the cattle was causing loss. Mr. Graham has lost five head, and his neighbors a number, also, but he is optimistic and has invested further in land, purchasing another half-section ad- joining his own. Miss Katherine McVicar, the younger daughter at the manse, was accompanied by her mother on Thursday last to Owen Sound hos- pital, where she underwent an op- eration for the removal of adenoids and other head trouble. She re- turned home Saturday and contin- ues to improve. Mrs. McVicar,who recently returned from Toronto hospital, continues to gain strength. The W omen‘s Institute held a sale of home-made baking, etc., on Sat-- urday, and realized over $7.00. Urquhart Shunk has returned home from York County to attend High school. _ Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McKee and Mr. and Mrs. W. Simmons and daughter visited Camp Borden and relatives at Creemore. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blackburn and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carruthers were at Collingwood on Sunday at- tending a memorial service for their cousin, Pte. Forest McKee, killed in France. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wright, Mrs. Wright, and Mr. and Mrs. Whiltey, of Owen Sound, were visitors at, Mr. Geo. Mitchell's on Sunday, and Mr. and Mrs. Armour, also of the coun« ty town, were at Mr. W. Miller‘s. Mrs. Henry Ellis and son, of P0- wassin. paid Mrs. Jamieson and other friends a visit the beginning.r of the week. Mr. and Mrs. John Blackburn spent a day with relatives at. Col- lingwood last week, accompanying their son. Albert. and wife. Mrs. W. A. Armstrong, son and daughter, accompanied by Miss Hulse and Miss Holmes, motored to Chesley on Saturday. Mr. \V. H. Thurston and daughter Dell, Mrs. W. P. Crossley and Miss Mabel Swift, motored to Toronto on Saturday to visit relatives, and reâ€" turned the follmving eveni g, acâ€" companied by Mrs. Thurston, who had visited her son. Dr. and Mrs. Murray left Thur:- day last on a motoring trip to Tor- onto and Brantford, returning on Monday from visiting Mrs. Murray's parents. ‘ Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Buskin left on Tuesday on a trip to the west and will be absent for a few weeks. The former will look after some farm- ing interests he has in the west, and the latter will visit her broth- ers and sisters in Washington State. Mr. \\. A. Armstrong has been in Toronto for sex eral days s, combining business and pleasure. t The first particulars of Dick Wil-‘ rock‘s death in France came last eek in a letter home from Charlie Buchanan. who said Dick ’was em- t'ilowd at trench work when inâ€" istantl§ killed b} shell shock, an EXDIUSiVC lighting close to him. but inflicting no wounds. On Monday. letters were received at home from Will Buchanan. who reported havâ€" ing met his brother. Charlie. in Parâ€" is. after some time of separation. It. was a pleasant. meeting. and both w ere well. as were also a number more of the 147th whom the writer had seen recently. We received an interesting letter on Monday from Geo. Richardson, who had been on furlough to Scot- land and enjoyed very much the. sights of Edinburgh. Rev. Mr. Stanley of Markdale, has been secured for anniversary ser- vices in the Methodist church on E l l i 7 October 7th. 3 T 1'13 juice of a lemon squeezed in-' to a tumbler of water and taken 03.- easionally, the last thing at night or the first thing in the morning, has a wonderful effect on the com- plexion and eyes. This treatment: clears the liver and consequently. brightens the eyes. I Yesterday we attended the Hot-1 stein fair. It was the 20th annual: meeting we attended without a‘ miss. For twenty years we pub- lished the prize lists, and told Ce the magnificent exhibits. For twen- ty years in succession we lauded the exhibitors of Holstein and Ex.â€" remont on the excellence of their show. For twenty years we have contributed, in a small way, to the society. For twenty years we have been; doing job printing for the public, but for twenty years, with one exception fourteen years ago, we never did any for the Holstein Agricultural Society. We never \\ ent begging to them for a job, and we hope we 11 nex er haxe to. The: fair this year was good. In mos-8‘ respects it was equal to its prede- cessors. and in some ways it Was better. The prize list will appear next week. fH.I)uI1. District Representative «11 the Dvpt. of Agriculture, in The “901(1} 8111).. Two careful tests were carried! out at. Holstein, in order to see ex-E actly what a 9-18 gasoline tractor would do. With three gallons of gas«..>line. the outfit plr‘mghed (me and ruleâ€"half acres of fairly heavy clay sed'at an average depth of six inches. In the second test, a little over 0119-1111” acre was plouglmd on one gallon of gasoline. )n spite of the fact. that. the field is only 9:”) rods long, the acre and oneâ€"half was turned over in seventy minutes, and in the second test the (‘bllQ-htllf acre was plflllghOd in a. few seconds ever 30 minutes. The whole nine- acre field was ploughed on 19 galâ€" Ions of gasoline in ten and oneâ€"half hours. (me of Germany's air pirates about to start from a base on the Belgian coast 011 1 The photograph has just been brought. to America by an Amtrican who spent the hrs war in Germany and Belgium. On Monday. September 241.11, a quiet wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. \V'. Kelsey, when their eldest daughter, «Lyla, was joined in marriage to Mr. Dun- can C. Town, of Durham. The cer- emony was performed by the Rec. S. M. \Vhaley. The bride's weedâ€" ding gown was of ivory satin and she carried a bouquet of white and pink tea roses tied with white ribâ€" hon. After the wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs. Town left on the afternoon Grand Trunk train for a short honeymoon, the bride travelling in u frock of dark grey taffeta em- broidered in coral, with hat in shades of coral and gray, and :1 cunt of burgundy. Mr. and Mrs. Town will reside in Durham. \Ve tender our congraLulations. Every business man should be supplied with good stationery. \ rubber stamp may be cheaper, but. it looks cheaper. This is the 20th Century, and appearances count. Try The Chronicle when you want letter heads, note heads. bill heads, or anything in commercial printirg'. WHAT A TRACTOR WILL DO. Townâ€"Kelsey.â€"At the residence Hf the bride‘s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Kelsey. on September 24, by the Rev. S. M. Whitley, Mr. Duncan g1. Town. to Miss Lyla Kelsey, both of Durham. - McRonaldâ€"Noble .â€"-At the resi’. «lence of the brides paxents on \\ ednesdm‘ September 19th bv the Rex. Es <3.oner, James Thomas 310- Ronald to Miss Nina 3Iarud Noble, all of Bentinck. Babbâ€"In Durham,- on September 18th, to Mr. and Mrs. W., J. Babb, a son. THE HOLSTEIN SHOW. TOWNâ€"KBLSEY. MARRIED. BORN. Some person administered poison on Monday evening to four milen cows belonging to Robt. Miller. a farmer living on the town line of Bentinck. Three of the cows are dead, and the veterinary doubts if the other can be pulled through. Last fall Mr. Miller had four steers killed. at. first supposed by the train, but, investigation proved them to have been poisoned. Later on. nine ewe lambs were found dead. and a few weeks ago a steer died suddenly, all from poisoning. Mr. W. G. Lauder, who lived a number of years at Innisfail, Altm, arrived in’ town last week with his five little motherless children, ranging in age from six months in eight years. Mr. J. A. Hunter‘s trotting mar». “Golden Dawn," took first money .1 r, the Teeswater fair against :1 field nf seven horses. He 3190 took first in. the 2.40 trot in Hzâ€"mm'or, coming- in first, every 110,211,. Bub Scott's “Bah: 30y" did the same thing in the green trot. Mr. N. McIntyre, whose arm was broken about two weeks ago, 11:15 been around for 5mm) time, :11- though he still carries the \med- ed limb in a sling. and is very curvâ€" ful how he handles it... Mt. Forest. has put d granolithic shlownlk « past. mnnth. The mst per square fun-3t. PPM". Brown 21nd R. Torry 11w each a time display of pium_)gr;mi; at the full fair last week. From The Chronicle File of September 30th, 1897. CEBOR ICLL 20 YEARS AGO These Men Will Help You Decide Are you liable to be selected for service under the Military Service An? The answer to this question is being made readily available for you. Remember that the first class to be called includes only men between the ages of 20 and 34, both inclusive, who are unmarried or widowers with- out children, those married after July 6, 1917, being deemed single for the purposes of the Act. Medical Boards are now being established throughout CanadaThese Boards will examine, tree of charge and obligation, all men'who wish to be examined as to their physical fitness for military service. They will tell you in a very short time whether your down a during: fl. is 1'1 0 lot 01 the flank Belgian coast on a raid ox er England. 10 spent the first No \ears of the Mr. R. Maci‘arlane, who has been absent over two months, visiting England, Scotland. Ireland. and France, returned en Thursday even- ing, feeling well and highly dc- lighted with his trip. The voyage. over in July was exceptionally fine. but on the return trip considerable rough weather was experienced. The fall fair last week was the best of the season. There was a, large list of exhibits, a large crowd, and large receipts. Sheep and poultry were ahead of all previous years, but fruit and roots were a little behind. A sad accident occurred here on Saturday last. Mr. Alex. Stewart. :1 young man who lives about six miles north of here, was in the act of unhitching a horse in front of Mr. Aljoe’s blacksmith shop, when the animal kicked him Violently in the stomach. He was taken to the Central Hotel, where medical aid was secured, but to no purpose. He lingered on till Monday afterâ€" noon. when his sullerings were re- lieved by death. Bornâ€"In Durham, on Sept. 1:), to Mr. and Mrs. J. Walters, a son. Truman King, while assisting .11. a threshing at Thos. Watson‘s (n1 'l'uesday, slipmed between two mow; of straw, or one fell over on him, ‘it is not known which, and for more than half an hour remained buried beneath the straw before his abâ€" sence was noted. It was thought, he Burnâ€"In Durham, on Sept. 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Ward, :1 son. Burnâ€"In Durham. «m Sept. M, to Mr. and Mrs. 1“. Haxens, a son. ALMOST SMOTHERED IN STRAW. Physical condition absolves you from the call or makes you liable for selectlon. It is important that you obtain this information as soon as possible. A certificate of unfitness from a Medical Board will secure for you freede from responsibility under the Military Service Act from any Exemp- tion. Tribunal. A certificate of fitness Hi Ho; "Eéécifidé an appeal for exemption on any ground. In order that you may be able to flan your future with certainty visit a edical Board as soon as possilale and find out if you are liable to be selected. Yourfamilyandyourem loerare interestedaswelluyourseiy . mama, Semi?» Council. ‘3‘ Nothing Helped Him Until Ho “FRUIT-A-TNES” _â€"â€".â€"â€"â€"â€"v, ALIERT VARNER Buckingham, Que, May 3rd, 1915. For seven years, I suffered terribly from Severe Headache: and Indigestion. I had belching gas from the stomach, bitter stuff would come up into my mouth after eating, while at times I had nausea and vomiting, and had chronic Constipation. I went to several doc tors and wrote to a specialist in Boston but without benefit. I tried many remedies but nothing did me good. Finally, a friend advised “Fruit-a-tivcs”. I took this grand fruit medicine andit made had gone for a tank uf water with two other helpers, but, they return- ed with no knowledge of Truman. The machinery was shut down. and a general search instituted. Means or faint. calls were detected from beneath the straw, and at drive a dezen forks flew into the pile. dig- ging through twelve feet or so in a few minutes. The man was in a had state when recovered. but be seen rallied milieient to be takvn homeâ€"Grand \‘alley Star-\‘idelte. me virell. I am grateful to “Fruit-a- tives ”, and to everyone who has mise- rable health with Constipation and Indi- gestion and Bad Stomach, I say take ;‘ Fruit-a-tives ”, and you will get well ”. ALBERT VARNER. 506. 3 box, 6 for $2.50, trial size, 25c. At dealers or sent postpaid on receipt of price by Fruit-a-tives Limitegi,0ttawa. \thz’lt . . . . Oats ........ Peas ........ Barley Lard DURHAM MARKET September 27, 1917. COPPGCLCd Sept. IURIURE 20th , Fall \Vheat, whiu Son, \V. Ramago. F man. Spring ,‘whoaf Bamage. Short \‘c Ramago; lung white1 er, \V. Grahlmun. u. black (fizll.~'â€"â€"\\'. Hm SiXâ€"I‘QWPd ~-~\\'. {:1 I l 1: peas. small. Hx'ulxhn: G. Binnie Sun: m Ramagv. Hmnio- .\ Grahlnnm: “hitv in H. Mulztslin: (".11. :1 \V. H Potatoes. \Vl Cox; potatoes, Sun Ritchi turnips. .N Ham. mangulds. 10113: 1‘0: Harvey: mam. mlis \VJ. Allan Burnett. .-\ - Vegetables.-~â€"â€"t h .1 1.. '1 iflower, C. \V. Lang: Mrs. (10):, (1. Lung: v N. Harvey; I‘Od (‘uhha‘ table carrots. lung. 3 Anderson, tablo- m” N. Harvey, A. Park Harvey, 'l‘. l’vtty: Ce Lang ; rad ip'hos, \\' i1 summer, (2. Lung. M pers, C. Lang: tuma Blyth. J.W. Blyth; U Barber, J.\\". Blyth seed, R. Richardson. ver skin. \V. (junnm tato. N. Harx'vy. M. set, N. Harvoy: frum Barber, John Lluyd winter, A. Herd, \V. getable marmw. C. 1 pumpkins, yolluw, D Paterson; {abh- tum W'. G. Hundvrscm; 5' Blyth. MI‘S. Andvrm melons. (1. Lung: \ Herd; ('ih'uns. A. 1 Park. 812. Dairy.â€"â€"'l‘innvt. lit Mather. Mrs. R. But man; crock lmHvI'. man, Binniv .\ Sun. ter in printa Mrs. man. Binniv .k Sun: Mrs. Muthvl'. Mrs. But-mitt: lil’t'sNNi c prizv _. \V. 0.1111“? Domestic Produc Andorsun. \\'. J. .\ BHI'IN‘I'. Mrs”. Sun"! an's liclipsv. .l. Mu DaVis: (rum .‘slm‘mx 81' M 1's dex‘sun tea Inscuns McDunnld; 1 J. W. Blyth km we Mcllraith; fruit raith, A. Herd; 1i vey, Mrs. A. Mel» T. G. Davis, :5rd: sorted, ,Mrs. 31.1% Mcllraith: mixod Connor. Mrs. Mr] gar, Mrs. Mclirn maple symp. Bin ther: lumpy in « honey, strained. Ritchie; beeswax, apple jolly. Mrs. raspberry jcelly. 1% Anderson. Ladies’ Work Mrs. Cnx. .1. Mat Mrs. T. G. Uzn'is, fancy hm Maurer; N. \Iclnt3 lace trimu Maurer; 1' Burnett. slips. lam? M 1's \lis Mm with Morr coars V15 an. Imus. ard Mel) neu, Mrs Mrs. Pm wool, Mr: crochnthl Mrs. Mat. son, Mrs Mrs. K1 gentlemm work 31" SOUTH GREY P' Harwy Dans Mrs. Mrs. ‘. Mrs. cosy, Maurer; tea cusy, Per, Mrs. Townc. Mrs. Davis, Mm 5U H ondor ll DH H Quilt. M \\ 5am: September H4 Hd Kn 0“" I \ A .301 mb GR:\INS; .\I ‘1 M l‘a.i M11 \Irs M