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The treasurer’s statement of re- ceipts and expenditures of the Flesherton branch of the Upper Canada Bible Society for the year ending December 31, 1914, shows as follows: Receiptsâ€"Collection at public meetings, $5.25: contribu- tions, $79.50; sales, $11.33: total $106.08. Expendituresâ€"Local ac- counts, $4.89: paid Bible Society. $101.19; total, $106.08. The secre- tary is now placing the collector’s books in the hands of those ap- pointed to canvass for this branch for the current year, and notwith- standing the numerous other calls for worthy causes, it is honed there will be a generous res- ponse to the needs of this ever north} cause. The Bible Society, during the period of the war, has been doing a great work in the distribution of the SCrithres amongst the soldiers in their camps and on the battlefield. WATCH THE PAPERS NEXT WEEK and you’ll see the position of each contestant in the race. If the girl you are working for is FIRST, keep her at the top by saving your votes for her. If she is not at the head of the list do your share to put her there. There are many money-saving opportunities just now that should bring you to our store, and besides the saving to you, you will get free votes which will help to put your favorite contestant first. Remember the con- test runs six months, and we are into the second month nowâ€"â€" Put her at the top of the list and keep her thereâ€"~The time is short. FLESHERTON. The J. D. Abraham Co. On Friday afternoon last a lengthy assault case was heard by Magistrate McMullen. The com- plainant was Robt. Burnside. stock dealer, Markdale, and the defend- ant Samuel Wright, county con- Mr. Elmer Kenny, employed at Flesherton Station freight sheds. was before Magistrate McMullen last week, charged with pointing a shot gun at some school boys who were about the shed. Mr. Kenny pleaded guilty, but stated it was only :done to scare the bOys. It was, however, an unlawful act, and a perilous one, from the fact that the .gun was loaded, for it was a few seconds later dis- charged close to one of the boys who declined to leave. A 'fine of ten dollars and costs was imposed. Bornâ€"On Sunday, October 10, to Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gibson, .ason. Bornâ€"On Thursday, October 21. to Mr. and Mrs. John Parker, :1 daughter. +M+4 *éé'}°§°+-§~P+€”‘b€'+ *+4°++++4°+'§°+~§-++°§°+'§'+++++++++Q’MMW++MM+%%*M++ *MMMé-M'FMfi-Ififlfi‘é +4”? miscellaneous shower. On Thurs- stable, who lives in Glenelg. The trouble arose over getting turn at the stock weigh scales at Mark- dale station. After hearing anum- ber of witnesses it was not very clear that the defendant had with his own hand committed the as- sault charged, but it was shown and admitted that he incited an unlawful act, and was therefore found guilty and fined ten dollars and costs. The magistrate pointed out the unfortunate thing that an officer of the law, sworn to keep the peace, should be a transgres: sor. Mr. P. McCullough was coun- sel for the defendant and Mr. J. A. Boyd assisted the magistrate in taking the evidence. Miss Florence Thurston, bride- to-ue, was last week the recipient of many beautiful gifts from her friends here. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Phillips on Wed- nesday eyjening__sh_e was given a Blankets Underwear Hosiery Gloves Corsets ‘B All these lines offer special inducements this week. â€" Let us show you the splen- did values we are offering. . You get one vote for every cent you spend-- Produce counts the same as cash. 5 Mr and Mrs. W. '1‘. {Blackburn of Stayner, and Mn and Mrs. James Blackburn of Creemore, paid rela- times here a short visit the begin- ning of the week Dr Little visited his home in l0wen Sound over Sunday, and Mr " W Trimble visited his daughter in the county town \ . Do You Need TEE DURHAM CHRONICLE Rev. Mr. Dudgeon exchanged pulpits on Sunday with Rev. Mr. Caldwell of Shelburne, Who preached here in the morning and conducted anniversary services at Meafor‘? Road in the afternoon and evening. Rev. Mr. Madden of Eugenia supplied here in the evening. At the Presbyterian church the pastor spoke on Union and ballots for the vote to be taken were distributed. At the former vote this congregation gave a large majority in favor ot union, which will doubtless be repeated. Dr. Murray; Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell, daughter .Aleda, and Mrs. Blackburn, motored to Sea- forth on Saturday and visited over Sunday With Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Southgate. Mrs. J‘. M. Thurston and Miss Myrtle Théurston, of Chicago, and Mrs. R. W. Shaw of Lion’s (He-ad, visitors at Mr. W.H. Thurston’s. The work of Wiring the resi- dences and business places in the village is now making good pro- gress under three gangs of men on the job. It is expected the electric current Will be turned on soon. Sergt. Emerson Bellamy was home from Niagara on a visit on Friday. Miss Mabel Henderson is holi- daying for ‘a fortnight with friends in Toronto. Mrs. Shaw of Toronto returned home on Saturday after visiting her brother, H. C. LeGard. and other relatives. Mrs. R. Scott of Owen Sound. and Mrs. Walker of Markdale, paid Mrs. VanDusen a visit on Friday. The canvass on Trafalgar Day in behalf of the British Red Cross in this Village and} the town. ship surrounding, met with good success, but returns are not yet completed so as to give the re. suits. The high school students who recently gave here the play “A Regular Fix,” repeated it at Kimberley one evening last week for the benefit of the Red Cross Society there. Mr. David Jamieson, an old resi- dent of Artemesia, who lived at Portlavv before moving to Toron- to a few years ago, died in the city last week, with pneumonia. His remains were brought back for burial and the funeral took place to Salem cemetery on Friday from the home of his brother; J. K. Jami-eson. Besides his Widow, five sons and one daughter survive. day evening at Dr. Murray’s, the primary class in the Methodist Sunday school, of which she was teacher, presented her With a rocking chair and jardini‘ere stand. and on Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Arm- strong, the teachers of the Sunday school presented her with a valu- able case of cutlery. On Wednesday, the young men of this village and vicinity who enlisted, left on the noon train for Owen Sound, and were given a hearty send-off by the band, which accompanied them to the depot. Dress Gaods Flannelettes Wool Flannel VrDPPDDPtDDPPDED>>>>>>?>>> >>>>>>>t>t>gbfibfib>>>§>w After you have taken Hall’s Ca- tarrh Cure for a short time you will see a great improvement in your general health. Start taking H'all’s Catarrh Cure at once anl get rid of catarrh. Send for tes- timonials, free. F.J'. CHENEY 00., Toledo, Ohio Sold by all druggists, 750. Hall’s Catarrh Cure has been taken 0y catarrh sufferers for the past 35 vears and has become known as the most reliable rem- edy for Catarrh, Hall’s Catarrh Cure acts through the blood on the mucous surfaces, expelling the poison from the blood and heal- ing the diseased portions. We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catanh that cannot be cured by Hall’s Caâ€" tarrh Cure. Mr Ed, Best, thresher, met with a bad accident on Monday, when crushed between the engine and separator of his outfit Two ribs were fractured, and other severe bruises in the body were sustained Mrs Ajk-elnhead and daughter, Ruby, of Toronto, and Mrs Goff of Thornbury, are visiting Mrs J W. Armstrong, who continues very ill Mr and Mrs. C. H. Munshaw and Mr and Mrs. Welton visited Mr. Welton’s mother at Mt Forest on Sunday Miss Kate Bellamy has returned from an extended visit in Toronto Mrs W. J'. Stewart Was at Fev- ersham on Sunday to see her brother, William, suffering with a fracture 'of the leg Mrs VanDusen left on Monday to visit friends at Markdale and Chatsworth Thursday, Friday and Saturday September 23th, 24th 8: 25th MRS. T. H. MCCLOCKLIN Lambton Street (One door west of S andard Bank) Durham FALL MILLINERY ever shown in Durham, and we inv1te vou to call and see for you-13e1f the Special Display we have fox We have made great preparations this year for FAIR WEEK 139 show the public the largest and most up-to date stock of MAIL ORDERS.â€"If flag is desired sent by mail, send the. $1.10 and 5c additional postage in first zone (or 7c any Canad- ian point). together with $1.10, which covers the cost of distribution Will, When Presented or Mailed to the office of The Paris Millinery Parlor HUW’S THIS? I A FLAG FOR YOUR HOME DURHAM, ONTARIO Entitle the. reader of this paper presenting same to THE DURHAM CHRONICLE PREPARED TO DECORATE THIS FLAG COUPON A BRITISH FLAG TERMS.â€"Hay, oats, {feed and all sums of $5 and under, cash; over that amount, 12 months" credit on approved joint notes. Five per cent. off for cash Everything must be sold, as thu far. has been disposed of. SALE AT ONE O’CLOCK, SHARP. 1 brood mare 9 years old in foal 1 Clyde mare rising 3 years. 1 Clyde horse rising 3, 1 Clyde mare rising '2, 1 Clyde horse ris- in0 2 1 spring filly, 1 coach horse rising two years. 1 farrow cow, 5 steers rising 3 years. 8 steers rising 2, 7 heifers rising 2 10 spring calves, 3 calves 2% mos. old, 1 binder nearly new, 1 mow- er nearly new, 1 12ft. hay rake. 1 seed drill, Iron and spring-tooth harrows. 1 2-furrow gang plow. 1 grain cradle. 1 stoneboat. 1 long plow, .‘2 root pulpers. 1 wagon, 1 top buggy, 2 cutters. 1 sr-t single harness, 1 robe, 1 brood sow, 11 young pigs, 30 hens. 1 pair of ducks. and about 15 cords dry hardwood and other articles too numerous to mention. The undersigned auctioneer has received instructions to sell- at the residence of the prOprietor, at Lot 1, Concession 3, Egremont. or. Tuesday. November '3‘ 1915 the f01' lowing: of Farm Stock Implements Turnips, Corn, Etc. Credit Auction Sale JOHN M. LAWRENCE. Prep D. McPH‘AIL‘ Auctioneer October '28, 1915.