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-•^vw*****-** • ^sssssssmm pililllij .,lll,H.^^Ti<«MP «dW~>4»)CSH^ JFUB]t£rt0tt Aiiiana. -^ r/^ TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR." â€" " PBINOlPLEtJ &0T MEN. VOL XXVI, NO 1377 FlesJnerton, Ont., Thursday, December 17 IQ08 W. H. THDRSTON, PBOPKIETOR 8th Line, Artemesia Held ovei' from last week. We lire all glad to see the sluiijhing sgnin iiiid hope we do not jiot tuo much Know for a wliile. We are glad to report Mrs. Win. Benson much improved, wlio wi.s very bad with heart diseiise. Siisses Inn and Ella and Mr. Garnet McGee drove ovorto Pricevilleand spent Saturday and Sunday with friends there. Miss Bell Genou in leai-ning the dress- making in Flesherlon. Mr. John and Mi-s Lizzie Elliott of Miukdub visite-l Mr. Wui. Unnley's, recently. Mr. Killjnrn Mc(5ee,of Ltins,', Sask j ia home for a month's visit. Miss Grace Jaiiiieson is spanding a til mtli in Fleshoiton. East Mountain Hold over from last week. Tunes ill this piut this last while have heen rather dull, and not imich to write about, but now since there is .'^leigkiny; we hope for iiion; new.Sj, We noticed tlie Advance was enlarged luit week. This looks as thouj^li tiiore was more businesH doing. Hope your paper will always be ujore welcome every- wliere. Some of the farmers who ha^e jjoles to cut are buiiily engaged getting tlieni out and will be drawiug in a short time. Word has been received from Robert Allen since he went to B. C. saying tlio weather ia fine and ho is highly pleased with the country. (This Week's Itenn) Good sleighinf;. M'/is Cora Martin left Sat'.irday for Owen Sound where she intends to remHiii for a while. Miss Alin<t O'.mack visited a couple of days with her sister, Mrs. W. J. Martin. Quiti ,i->iNi^}icr intend taking in the Or.»nn iSoiree at the falls, on Tuesday. Mr. Ciiwrlos Martin Inis invested in a new cutter. As you haTC been one with us, sharing alike our joys and sorrows, wo beg you to accept this butter dish, butter kmfe and berry spoon, not for iheir real value but t>« a slight token of (mr esteem for you. Wo wish you bon vovago through life Signed on behalf of your pupils and friends., Maijifio Fisher and Mabel Chard. Misses EJna ond Rhnla Fi.sher made the presentation to which Mis.s Willis'in replied very appropriately. Mies Willi- son has 1>eoii very successful in her term here and here resignation is ganerally reLMCtted. Osprey Municipal Matters. An Osprey gantleuian gives The Advance the following municipal clocticjii forocast: "'At present it looks as if E. W. Norman would be re-elected R-.evo by acclamation. Wm. L. Taylor will likoly have W. H. Guy aa opposition for Deputy Reeve. The tiireo Councillors, McOallum, Stephens and Down will stand for re-election and a numbe r of new men are spoken of, Xeil Black will try again this ye:ir." Kimberley. Held over from last week. 11 » „ i„-.,n;vn.l -,1 Well, Mr. Edit.ir, wo ar.! pleased to ;;fMr^;na^Mi:Martin^..mip. ne«r|P--- ^--^- ^^ â- > wt.h Maxwell, ivhen Margaret Seaforth Ont.. liocaine tlio wife of Frank E. Phillips, of Tiironto. The bride, who wa.s aitired in vvhiie satin, was assisted by Miss Vera Phillips.sister of the iiroini, while the grooinsmati was Mr Findlay Hoy, of Rock Mills. Rev. G. C. Litile „f Flesherton iittioiated. After the weil- iling dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips left for'Toronto and Seaforth,â€" '.ho bride's travellum drtss being of navy blue silk. After a short vihit to Seaforth whore a reception is being held, the happy couple will settle in Toronto. Chas. Croft is getting out timber to replace the barn burned last month. Mrs. Alfred Partridge, Rock Mills.who has been very sick for three months, is impivning very li^iidly lately. Miss Ella Philips is to spend the winter near Lady Bank, keepMig house fa- lter brotherB.Sam and Will. W. Russell, Rock Mills, has rented Thompson's farm on the 4ih line. It is a Wonder. Chninberlain'sLiaiaieiit one of the uiost reiiiarkalile prapaiations yet produced for the rhcimiutic pains, au.l for lame back, Biiraiiis and bruisci'. The iiuiek relief from >aiii which it afforJa in ease of rhoumatisni i» aloae worth many times its cost. Price, ii cents; larRO size M cents. For sale ly W. K. Richardsou. Rocit Mills Having taught at Rock Mills for ovkt two years. Miss Margaret E. Willison has Mitgned her charge and coa»ed work on Tuesday afternoon of last week. Un ihat day the parents and members of the section gathered ac the school, when the scholars gave an entertainment of more thaix ordinary worth Rev. Mr, Kipp occupied the chair. When the V)rogram was ended. Miss Willison was fiiesented with aa address, read by Miss Bessie Rus- sell. To Miss M. E. Willison. toachor S. S. No. 17. Dear Teacher:â€" We, your pupils and friends assembled here this afternoon on the eve of your departure firom anicngsf us, wish you good liye and good speed in the now sphere of life jwu are about to enter. Singhampton Tlie Muthodistchurch, Glen Huron. has anniversary services on Siind-iy, "c^^- PnnU>c preaches at -i.'M and Rev. r.mgh of Duntroon at 7 p.m. Following evening they give a supper of cold moats and sjdads in the basement andan"entert.-»inment by local Ulent. The Pi-esbyterians are busy pmctising for Christmas eve in Swigliampton . We underscsiid th« aiiuual entertain ment in the town halL, -Singhampton, on New Year's night will l)e, as usual, the concert <»f the aeasoi*. Rob Roy folks hml a bee in Mr. A McGirr's bush on Thursday last, provide Zion ohuwfc with wood. LoverH of the light fantastic enjoyed themselves here on Thursday night, the opening of the season . Local option speeches are n»w in order in Nottawasaga. Particulars later, Motion picture concert at Miulill, on Mon , Dec. 14th. to Fesherton's Big Jewelery Store For Christmas Presents. ChriiUmaB just what This store has never beeta so filled with choice goods for the season as it in at present. W« know how dilHcult it is to dt.oide you will buy for your friends at this merry Christmas time :ind with ihit knowledge we have decided lo make it easier for you by suggesting a few things in the purchase of which you cannot ^o amiss. Wrist Bracelet Watches â€" Watches of many makes, many designs and many prices â€" from 81.50 to ^(.l. Some elegant ladies' walolics very suitable for the Christmas season. In Clocks wo have a nice VVestminsler chime, grandfHtlwrs clock, black ) wood mantle clocks and a laryo variety' of the lower priced class of goods I ranging from IjSl.OO u|). Ladies Umtn-cllnsâ€"An extMordinarily line class of goods. VLiy sni'ahio for prosentations of any kind, ranging in price from .'J.SI) to ^.00. ThoM! are the richest goods ever shown here in this line. Rings and Jenoll Cases- Ch^ae, beautiful, and at all prict-i. Gold and pearl brooches, diamond rings, scarf piim, ladies' neekloi.x, lockets ami lorgnettes. In eyeglasses wo have scjiuelliiou special that (its any mse *" ' *^ ' â- â- '" â-  have opera mid Held glasses, and telosoopcs. the " Shur-On. Wo ai.so Fancy French China and Cut Glassâ€" An e.\collent line of this beautiful ware just put in stock. Suitable presents in those winge from 75c to §8.50. Silverwareâ€" Wo are making a special display of Wedgewjod and Crown Derby Silverware this season, that will be worth comiiii? to see. No pri;es can bo f|Uoled on iheao, but, you can rely upon ;;ettiog them at: right (igures. Briar Pipe8--An o.\tra line lino of these i;oods at right prices. Mauicuro sets, carvers, Hsh servers, bcdioom and hand mirrors, perfumes, work sot.'--, fancy hair combs, whisks, Christmas and New Years Card.s in great profusion, and, aa the auctioneer says, other articles too numerous to mention The above iiro only a few of tha artioles v/o oouldmoution, but you will be convinced from tlieso tliat we liavo a stool; tlmt ia woi'tliy of your ooiiBidciation in malting Claistrnas pureliasoH, or puiciiasc for prcsciitatioiia or privaLe tt.se. Coiuo ami loolt them over. W. A. ARMSTRONG Rev. .Mr. Lawrence of Mealhcoto will occupy the pulpit in the Methodist church here on Sunday morning next and n ill preaoli a Missionary Bormon. Cutting wood is the onler of the day. Mr. Fred Stuart and Miss C. Muikle- John visited Flesherton friends on Sun day last. The Kimberley Women's Institute bo.\ social, held hero, on Friday eveninu last in the public li<dl, was a splendid success. Mr. and Mrs. \V. C. Harris and family of Heathcote, visited friendi here, on Sunday last. Mr. J. R. Fawcett is visiting Colling- ivood fiicnds this week. A number from Heathcote, Epping and Eiii;enia, attended the box social here oil Friday evening last. Follofling ts Hie list of i.lllcjrs for Kimberley L. 0. L. i;J40.- W. M., Thompson Allen; D. M., Fred Smart; Chap., H. V. Gaudin; R. S, Robert fcawroiice; F. S. Ezra Fawcett; Treas., Lyness Fawcett; D. of C, Hugh Smith; Lect , James Lawrence; Com., Wellie Fawcott, J. R. Fawoelt, Kd. Sloan, Win. Sloan and Jasper Stuart. Otticeis of C. O. F. Nn. uoi), Kimberley. for lOOlt: J. R. C. R., Jas. LaidUw: C R., (i. H. Walter; V. C. R., Robt. McMullen; F. S., F. J. Weber; R. S., Robert Fawcett; Trea.s., W. T. Ellis; Chap., Ezra Fawcett; S. W., H.B. H.ini- inond;J.W., Edgar Gorloy ; S.B., Wilfrfd Walter; J. B., Lome Curry. ('. 0. F. intend holding a first class cimcort .iboiit the tiist part of .lunuary. The best ever «iven in Kimberley. The date will be given later. Wo are sorry to itport Mas'er Harold Proctor on the sick list at preynt, but sincerely hope he will gwm be able to be ar<mnd again, Mr. W. S. Fawcett jr., of Rocklyn, was in town on Monday last. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Stuart are visiting Collingwood friends at present. This Weed's Items. We arc havwg very mild weather hero at present. Miss Martha Thompson of Flesherton ia the guest •o'f her aunt, Mrs. John Plewes. Mr. f. J. Weber and Miss Nellie Wickena visited Collingwood friends last week. Mr. Roy Fawcett of Heathcote was a visitor at .Wr. J. R. Fawcelt'son Sunday last. A number from here attended the box social at fteathoote on Friday evening. Mr. Howard Baker of St. Vincent was a visitor <»f Mr. Albert Latter's on Sun- day Inst, Mr. K.C. Hamell has purchanml a handsome new cutler. Look out for smiles, Teddy. Mifis Millie Milligan of Fle.shoi ton is a vi8it<.>rat Mr. Rufus Wicken's. Miss M»ve Wickens visited Flksherion friends lecently. Mi«» Edith Hammond visited over Sjiiday with her c msio, Miss Maggie Knox of Epping. Beware of Frequent Colds. .\ Miccc-sion of colds or a protr.ietcd c.ild i s alniont «;rtaiii to end in chronic eafurrli, from wliieh few j.ersoiisever wliolly recover. Give every cold the attention it deserve/i and you mav aviii<I (liis disngreealilo disoiise. liow eii yi'i CUV :i eill? W.w n if, try Cliamberlain'i; C.aigii Reiiiedv? It it lii^hly ive.imiiiciuled. Mrs. M. White, of liutler, Teini, cay.s: 'â- 'Koveral years I was liotliered with my throat, and Iniig,'*. Honieoue t<il<l me of Cliaii.herlaiij's Cieigii Remedy. I Iiesan u.-ing ituiiil it relieved ni« at o;k». I imed it for .some tinej and it omel me. Now my throat and ItinKfi are soinid and well." V, y sale l)v W. IC. KJcliardsoii. The (.)rillia town council Iph ri doeod the rate mi Hi eaudio puvver iocandesoeiil liuht.s to 18 cents a nioulh all around. This is a rediiotion if 2 cents a month on tlio present liouso rate and 10 cents on the store rate It waa (VK that: hereafter storf.s and lionsos shoulil bo put; on an ei|ual basis. The reduction will nioaii a decro.ifio in rovonuo of Si3,500 for the year which, it is expected, will be made up by an increase in the number f,f lights used. Ono free liiiht will he allowed to every consumer of frfur lights or more for out' â-  U) li);ht,ii)g purposes. This includes .V ,ios as well as resiliences. Gro.it. opportunities noldom present thotnselvos, but every momoni of every hour of thy eoi, scions life is an oppor- niiity 1 1 improve thyself, which for thee is the best ,-iiJ umstinoceisary thing, , Swinton Park. Wood bees luo ijuito numerous in this vicinity. The last few weeks Meesrs John McLeod, Will. Kinsman, Jas. Knox and Hugh Wilson have had a (piaatity ol woodcut. Tllfy eau atl'oid to take the winter inoro leisurely. A sloigli load of the youths of the Park took in the S. S. entertainment at Sackett's Corner last Tuesday evening. Rev. M.itliesoii aavo ceriiticates and diplomas to some of the S. S. pupils for memorizing scripture. All .ippeaicd 'o be well pleased with the evening's imtertainment. Miss Mctjrrog'ir of Dundalk spent Sun- day with Mrs. Dmic&ii McMillan. Miss Alma .Sohell is spending a while in the Park. Miss Maggie Knox spent Sunday at her parental home hero Managers of the piibiie school here have had Mr. Ueiiiish nf Dundalk drill- ing the well deeiiei in the school yiouiul. Public Eohool here has been secured by mea who arc giing to e.\hi! i! moving [lietures ini Wediie.sday cvennig. Dee. JO. Young i> ioplo an 1 S. S. sclio'ars are endeavoriii'.' to ms'xo the Cliristinas c.iiteitairiineiit asuccexs, which is to be held on Dec. 'J.'jid. Our pastor [tiirposes niviiig oe;'lilicales, diplomas And .seals to the pubds in order of merit. Como early and secure a .sett. (.^uilo a number fr >in here went to the concert in Priceville last Friiiay evening and report a good ihuo. Eugenia. Good .sleighing, and fanners arc getting a good chance to maiki't their pro- duce, while the roads are good. Our store keepers are tixiiig up in good style. Lots of articles litfm- Chri.stiiiiispreseiits. Mr. Large can show them all how to decorate windows. Ho has been present- ing everyone around with handsome calendars. Mr. and Mrs. J. Magee of Vaiidelenr, Mr. tjico. B. Welton of Mount Forest and the Misses Minnie and Mabel Munshaw of Flcshertuii were guests of Mrs. Large on Saturday last. Mossers. Wesley, Charlie and Fi-ank Pedlar h.avo gone to visit their sister, Mrs. .1. VV. Hoatli, of Klsiiiore. Fred Smith has gone to learn black- Wils f FIcsher- smithing withJMr. H ton. Everymie is pleased to hear tiie ring of Jake Williams' hammer in his (jwn shop again. His old customers are glad to have him back. P. Munshaw has been laid up fin- the past couple of weeks witli rhennmtism. The Missed AUie and Noa VVilliams of Flesherton, spent Saturday visiling friends at Eugenia. \ Henry Weber met with an accident. When cutting wixul in the bush he id- most cut oft" his t<ie. Ed. Fisher met wiUi a similar accident by cutting a nasty gash in his foot. KillNiurnc Magee Ims returned from the west to visit his p»rents at Salem. Wedding bolls will soon be ringing again at Eugenia. Duncan WilliaDHs has got homo ft dandy new cutter and i% contemplating getting smiio one to :ico»nipany him on his dlives. We cungratuittte the editor in the iin- inv)\ed appearance of the Advance For news it oau coinpete with some uf our city |ia[)ci». Mi.s. ISIijuh Paul spent labt week with licr •daughter in Flesherton. John iTwin of Heathcote was a visitor at Mv. James Armstrong's on Sunday la^t. The ioit'o Mr. Samuel Pedlar, a few houiM lifiore ho expired, reijtiested that his sincere thanks be tendered t<i his ncighliotit. and friends who were so kind during his illne.ss, especially Dr. Bond and the Revs. Laidlaw and Kipp for their kii»dness to liiin. Vandeleur. Mrs. 11(d). Richardson of Flesherlon, was the guest of her parcnl.s, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pritcliaid, last week. Vandeleur division O. (,). F. hekl an open 111001.1111- in the hall hero on Friday last. .\.«ploiidid program was lenderod. Rev. Mr. Wilkinson presiding. Quito a immlier of new meuiliers have been add- ed hilely aud thoilivisioii i.s in a nourish- ing condilioiii. Mr. Jacob Nocly had a wood beo cm Tuesday of last week. Mrs Baker visited fiicnds ,it Colling- wood hist w<««.k. Mr. K;;r,i Priehard (d .'Meaford was the giiost ()f his niidu, Mr. (Jeo. Pritchaid, over Sunday. Mrs.' Devi lis .•Hid two s<ins, Roy and David, of WiHrton, are visiting at Mr. Wm. Hntchiii.son's. Win. Duckworth and John Lyons of Toronio wore chaiu'ed with buying butter in puuiid prints at, tbaiid Valley, tliaiig- hig the wiapjKMs lo in iko them road Grand Valley Creameiy and sellim! it for -•roHinery butler. The liius was S2j and coi^l--. OR. BXJRT 5pccl8liBt In diseases of (ho Eye, Ear,Nos8 and Throat OiiM.- 1 ! K<oati9t« - C>vireiii5o\in<l so,, M.-uJ. lo i Al, tJo H: McFARLAND&CO. MAr^KDAI.IJ ON-rAl<IO Christmas Gifts Galore! Our store is crowded wi h the new things for Chri.stmas. of ariides to choose from in this biy store which are so adi wants of Ihosj looking for smnethin^' both eleyaiu and lasting that There are hundreds m.rably adapted to lh<i „ , â€" .„..ting that j u can come here resting assured you can supply your every want and at prices th'st fear no competitioo. Buying in hirgo (pianlities as we do enable* us to give you as close priLCi as It is ijossible to gel anywiioro. Wj are quite piepared for a big rush of tJiri«tmiissli.i|ir.ers, havim; soiured the services of several extra salesman and salesladies .iiid everyone v .11 receive careful atlention. It would Ik useless for us to aMempt aivmv: a full desjripiion of the many linos suit.ibla for presents and do j-.iH-Jcri lo same if we could use this entire paper. i Toys and Fasicy Gocds in large Variety. Our place is ablomn with Toys and Fancy (Jo.ds and in this cr.Uection you could not h.irdly see a belter oi larger assoitment any piaeo, and when you ibink of how low the prices are >n those goods here, why would you spend time looking clsc- wheie. TOYS OF ALL KINDS AT 2e FAN'CV (5)(>DS AT .^'.lO, 15, 'I lie following is just a partial lia of sufgonion,^ that miy help you to cjiiclusiou as to what to get for the jier-soii in mind. Suggestions for Ladies. White Lawn Handkerchiel's. fancy, at JH--, 2'Jc, 25c, etc. â- .rrive at a .10c U'ic, loc, 18.-, 25^', and 40c While Silk handkerchiefs, plain or in- it iidi-d, at 2oe, ;ij, ai ,")0c Fancy ccdlars at 25.-. .'joc, oOc, 7oc, 85, and gl.OO Pcifumes in hai.dsun > bui.iC-, 15 and 25c Frilliogs in bo.\es, 4 and 5 in box, loo and 25c Fancy Belts, 25o, ;55c 5Uc, 7o and 85o. (Jolf Jackets 82.2.") and S;l25 Wool Sweaters ^i).2o Kid Ghivts, 75c, $1.00, $1.25 and Sl.iJO Riniiwood (Moves, 25 and 50c Leather Satche's, 25c, 4!)c, 09c, and 81ic Envelopes and paperto match in fancy bf)xes, lOc loc and 25c Fur Rurt's and Mufl's at all prices Fur .Jackets $20 to JCO Fur Lined Coats, ticst ([Uality, ^8.00 Fancy Slipper.s, COc, 75c, 85c, l.'KJ. 1.25and $1.:55 McFARLAND & COMPANY -w* a? a? a? a? a^ a? a^ a? a? a^ THE w, UPRIGHT HOUSE ^ a are veil supplied with all the special fancies for Christmas Ag regular shipments eating in new fresh goods, just opened. We get regular snipnients ojj from the hading houses in Canada and are able to give you the best ^g values you ever got in *S . Niits^, -Candies, Fit^r ^"^ Currants, Raisins, M Dates, Oranges and Lemons. ♦• ♦ ♦' Another shipment of best grades of Flour just ariivod. Como and get a bag and be convinced for yourself that we sell the best iu town. SAWS Wo sell the famous Simonds Cross-Cut Saw. No need to adver- (Met'liesu. Once tried no other used. Every saw gaarsntued. Ceylon's Leading Marclianis cox^i:«i:nson bbos THE MARKDALE MUSIC STORE DON'T FORGET When you are in iipod of a Piano, Organ keep the best call mncl on you are in iipou ot a i'lano, Urgan or a Sewing Machir p the best. If yon need a Sewing Machine just drop me i when in town and I will tiring you a Singer, and you can 1 ikiiie by p.aying §2,00 per month until vou have it paid for- oi Sewing Machine that I a card or kee|) the . , T , - â€" l""^ f'-"'; or sold on any tcuns. As to organs I have the best money can buy. The Thomas Organ of Woodstock, Sherlock- Manning of London, W. Doherty of Clinton 1 he Bell and the Uxbrldge. All gcod makes' Pianos I sell the high grade onlv. such as tho Heint/.mm. Co.. Neweombc of loronto, Ncw.scalc, W.lhams Piaiio Co., Stanley of ti.e Staidly <'o! and ,i , 1 ,1 ''"'~^'>'' ^^'"is Cabinet Grand. Thi- piano has the greatest name of nU. other makes of Pianos. Our Loatlc What Some Ot The Great Pianists Have To Say Cabinet Orand Piano is the very best h ul r« I â-  1 Hic entire dominion of Canada^ T^ll^/'^^T oZt Sauor, the world's greatest Dianist'sai,! ,„.L uV. .. _' .'-^'-*P e lo-day Hi ptioii. Emile ti.e Willi, P, .„n , f/""*''^^' P''|"''^'.9;'i'I "pon his rcconi visit to AlontieaJ, Ym hav . a , h ^""â- ^y'"""' l'^^» Surprised and delishted with it. Vou have a piano to bo proud of. Those are his . " . •• knows pianos butter than any man in are his tho world. exact words, to-day. Tlio ... ., , â-  â- â€¢â- V •â- â- â€¢â€¢<â-  111 L-iio word to-ilav. X lo an'l era'"f'!l \" '-"t "Nv'^f,"'*/-."' ""'' I^"'"" «« i bo lyo superb sti .id grace ulness I ho >V ,lhs Cabinefc Grand was u..e 1 by the S!i Choir w 11 u tjurim' eas'urn Oanii, III 'in "" 7''s o.o i oj' ui .!„ v..i.i,uin .^anaiia iheso pmnos can bo scon ai store ac any I inie. Markdale M usic Stcio, ^ T. F. WILSOl