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(Our Own Correspondent) Rev. and Mrs. D. C. McGregor of St. Andrew’s Church. London, called on their friend. Miss May Skene. one day last week. Mr. McGregor was on his way home from attending the General Council of the United. Church held. in PAGE 8. Winnipeg. He had also been to see Mr. Frank Skene of Cheadle, Alberta, and reported everything booming. A’ large number from here attended the School Fair at Edge Hill on Tues- day and the Durham Fair on Wednes- day. Both fairs had nice days and as far as we know they were a success. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Eroh of Toledo, Ohio, are visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Crutchley. Heartiest congratulations are ex- tended to Mr. and Mrs. Percy Leding- ham. who were married last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hawkins and Mr. George Rendall of Arthur spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martley. Sorry to hear that Miss Katie Morri- son was not able to take charge of her school at Lake of the Woods. We hope she will soon regain her usual health. Mr. Duncan McArthur had the mis- fortune to have his Ford car badly smashed up a week ago Saturday night with a collision with a coupe near the Rocky bridge. Fortunately no one was hurt and the cars are in running order again. Mrs. Colin McIntyre is visiting in Toronto for a few weeks. {Our Own Correspondent) The day of the Mount Forest show was very miserable and wet but it was well attended by the people of this Mrs. Jasper Smith and the Misses Pearl and Eliza visited at Mr. John Campbell’s, North Arthur, Thursday. We will bevery glad to see Mr. John Leibold again, who intends returning home from London any day. John has been in London for the past eight weeks. Miss Justina Leibold took in the Hanover show on Friday. Mr. Robert Walker, Harriston spent the greater part of Sunday on this line. Misses Marjory Schenk and Etta Shiel spent the week end at their homes here. Mr. Jasper Smith, accompanied by Mr. Alf. Buller, motored to Listowel on Sunday and spent the day at Mr. Jas. Brooks’. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. John Wilson, who were married on Saturday at the bride’s home at Salem. The bride was formerly Miss Mabel Riest. Both young people are. very highly esteemed. They will reside in Mount Forest. \_ The contractor and bridge workers intend starting at the bridge on the 4th concession opposite Mr. T. D. McMul-s len’s farm. We understand that the man who has the contract is from Calderwood Sunday evening on account of the an- niversary services at Salem. The young people are holding. a so- cial evening in the basement of the church on Oct. 2nd. The wedding bells are ringing pretty often in Priceville. 0n last Saturday afternoon John W. A. Richardson of Swinton Park was united in marriage to Florence Carson of Priceville at the Presbyterian manse. Rev. J. Corry performed the ceremony, which was witnessed by a large crowd. After the ceremony» the party removed to the home of the bride’s father and mother and were entertained to supper. After many expressions of well wishes for their future the couple left for Port El- gin to spend their honeymoon. on Sunday with friends in this burg. son, Mr. John A. Graham, Durham. Congratulations are extended to Miss Florence Carson and Mr. A. Richard- son who were married on Saturday. Rev. Mr. Carten occupied the pulpit in St. Columba church Sunday even- The Presbyterian church at Swinton Park will celebrate their anniversary on Sabbath. October 7, when a large gathering is anticipated. ' Rev. and Mrs. Corry left on Tuesday morning to attend the Presbytery meeting at Orangeville. THE DURHAM CHRONICLE gar of Wroxeter. Following the cere- mony a wedding breakfast was served and the happy couple left later; amid showers .of confetti, on their honey- moon to Buffalo, the bride travelling in a biege and brown costume, hat, shoes and gloves to match, and wear- ing the groom’s gift, a biege fox fur. The groom’s gift to the bridesmaid was a leather handbag and to the best man gold cuff links. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Richardson win reside in Toronto. Darkies’ Corners (Our Own Correspondent) Mrs. Hepburn or town has spent the past week at the home of her grand- son, Mr. W. B. Patterson. Miss Mina Hargrave of Toronto vis- ited for a couple of days recently with her mother, Mrs. W. Hargreve. Miss Cora Lawrence of Listowel spent over the week end with her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lawrence. Mr. David Hamilton visited a few days the first of the week with friends at Elora and Fergus. Miss Mary Floyd, R. N., of Toronto is a visitor this week with her sister, Mrs. W. B. Patterson. Mrs. W. S. Acheson acompanied Mr. and Mrs. Farr Lawrence of Egremont to Toronto for a few days. Our neighborhood was well repre- sented at Hanover Fair last week. Born: To Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wil- son. a daughter. The selection of Dr. L. G. Campbell as Conservative standard bearer at the convention on Monday is most satis- factory. He has become well establish- ed in people’s opinions as a capable man and a true gentleman under all circumstances. The service at St. Paul’s church was taken on Sunday by Mr. Frank Balla- chie of Paisley, layman, on the duties of the laymen of the Anglican church. Reid of Shallow Lake, while on a visit to friends in this part, made it a. point to go and view the homes of their birth and childhood days. The old home and old friends seem to hold. a dear spot in the memories or most peo- ple. The Children’s Fair at Holstein, a week ago, drew a large crowd. The ex- hibits and weather were fine, and. some of the directors of the Fall Fair were heard to remark that they would have to put forth greater efforts if they wished to keep in the lead. The continued. wet weather is caus- ing farm work to go very slowly. Har- vesting is scarcely done and threshing cannot he proceeded with satisfactori- ly. Corn cutting or potato digging are not nice jobs. A dry spell would put life in the jobs. Read the Classified Ads. on Page 7. Rastus: “I tells you, Sambo, I done found out de difference between men and de women at last.” Samboâ€"“All right, what is it ?” Rastus: “Well, a man’ll gib two dol- liars for a one dollar thing dat he =wants, and a woman’ll gib one dollar [for a two dollar thing what she don' want I” LADIES! The Jeweller Durban) 0 Don’t miss the opportunity of procuring a genuine lea- ther hand-bag for A very fortunate purchase of a traveller’s samples en- ables us to offer these reg- Difl‘erent styles. all colors See our window display. such a big saving. D. C. TOWN 98 Ontario at Mr. George Allen received 1 gram on Thursday of last wq‘ forming him of the death on \I day of his brother, Mr. John} VOL. (Shâ€"NO. 3198 KILLED [AST WEEK THRESHING ACC John Allen. 3 Former Resid Glenelg. Met Death “ hile Th at Minnedosa. Manitoba .â€"\'1 ticulars to Hand. who had met death as a rest threshing accident. The u stated that Mr. Allen had been by the belt of the machine ad from the injuries received. “D no further particulars are at h The late Mr. Allen was a son late Mr. and Mrs. Robert A! Glenelg, and was born in that td about 53 years ago. Thirty yer? he went West and after resid different parts of the prairie pi settled finally at Minnedosa; where he had lived for the m years. He was a carpenter hi and was employed for a num years in railroad work in summ in the fall and early winter en. threshing. It is presumed ti owned his own outfit and was é at this work when killed. The late Mrs. MeC the few remaining p and had lived in Du: since the late 505 m“ of the past fifteen 31 onto with members. 0 was born in the Tow in 1850 and came to parents. the late Mr. McFadyen. when a cl dence of four years family moved to Tl 1872 the deceased ca: Durham. In 1875 sh the late Mr. Edwin I together they were h the British Hotel. in the best-known hote of the province. a: centre. for it was he stage relays from K; lingwood and from Guelph had their ‘ the proprietors 01 t and Mrs. McClocklln most widely known .seCtion with the tray In. 1877 they moved. to hamnu maimed there a year. and. rem!“ Durham in 1878, the late :m. M lin conducted a butcher shop in until shortly before his death i being forced to give up his bush account of failing health. Wi‘ family, Mrs. McClockIm contix resident here until 1913 when. '4: majority of her children domic Toronto, she moved there and the exception of the summer ‘ spent in Durham. had been a 0 ans resident. The late Mrs. McClocklin \va. our best-known residents. She woman of high moral char most hospitable hostess and friend, and when this is said t little that can be added to enh Mr. Allen was twice married, an Alliston, Ontario. girl. who away 18 years ago. and in 1918 present wife at Minnedosa. H ed from carpenter work somé ago and for the past ten or‘ years has been engaged in 1‘4 There was no family by eithd riage. ‘ Surviving are his widow. 1hr thers, Messrs. Joseph in Gul‘ Sask., Herbert and George in 4 and two sisters. Mrs. Hiram II town and Mrs. H. Hawes in Me Interment was made on Fri the Minnedosa cemetery. The will have the sympathy of friends in their sudden bereave The news Monday of the dc morning at her home in To: Mrs. Edwin D. McClocklin. S: not unexpected. was a shock members of her family here a to many old friends. Mrs. Mc though in her 78th year. had exceptionally good health up Christmas when she was taker. 1y ill. and though her life was ed of for a time. she recovm was able to make her annual Durham and spend the warmeJ of the summer Camp at the Roe summer she was while here. but re to be removed to h and. notwithstanc’ known that her co: the announcement had passed away V with great regret. arteries was the i1 death. uvvov V--.- esteem n; imich this fine 01d held by the citizens of Durl vicinity who will join with ti Former Resident of This To Many Years Passed Away Hardening of the Arteries A ness Since Last Christmas. ment Made Here Yesterday. MRS. E. D. McCLOCKl DIED IN TOR1 Continued on Page McCloc K H Sl‘