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. . : : January 1 1914 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE m THE OF 6ANADA AVINGS deposited in this bank draw die highest current rate of Withdrawal* of prt or the whole amount nay be nude when- ever desired without delay . TORONTO" FLESHERTON BRANCH CEO. MITCHELL, EBB Manager, Br.nch*. abo t Durf>m u<3 HurUten. C. P. R. Time Table. leave Flesherton Station Trains follows : Going South Going North 7.43 a. m. 11.41 a.m. 4.17 p.m. 9.12p. m. The mails are closed at Flesherton at ollows : For the north at 10.40 a.m. and 7 p.m. ; and the afternoon mail south aa 3.40 o'clocK. For morning train south ij^ .,', . mail close at 9 p.m. the previous ev'g- Mis. S. Pedlar has gone to reside for tbe winter with her sister in Pickering, VICINITY CHIPS Born In Flesherton. Dec 2>,1913, to Mr. and Mrs. .Tames Patton, a son. Mr. Harvey Perigee of Port McNicoll was a caller on Tuesday. Miss May Jamieson of Mont Clair, N. J., is holidaying with her mother here. Mr. Josaph LeGard spent Christmas at his parental home in the suburbs. Miss Annie Howard of Toront is visit- 1 ing her mother, for several weeks. Miss Belle Clinton has sold her hand- j some residence and property to Mr. ! A very Hawken, photographer. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Chirctt and three children of Kingsville are 'holiday suests of Mr.and Mrs. D. McKillop. Mr. Arthur Fraser of Fort William spent Sunlty with his uncle, Mr. John Bellsmy. Mr. JohuJMcFadden and Mi?s Dorothy McFaddeu and Miss Sadie Boyce of Markditle visited at R. Waller's over Sunday. Mr. Hvd Mrs. J. C. Miller,(nee Myrtle Blakeley;, of Toronto, and Miss Leta Blakeley of Corbetton, were guests fo r Christmas at Mr. T. BUkeley's. Judge F. W. Bren and wife (nee Miss Ruby Trimble) of Cadilac. Mich., ^pent Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. The regular monthly meeting of the W. I. will be held in the High School on Wednesday Jan. 7, at 2.30 p. m. Mrs. It. Best and Mrs. R. H. Moore will give a paper on "Thoughts for the opening year," and Mrs. O. W. Phillips and Mrs. t ill give a talk on "A week's j work for a busy housewife." All mem- ' bers wishing to subscribe for the Home Journal will please hand in their sub- scriptions (50 cts ) at this meeting, ss it has been decided to send ouly once for them. Mr-. E. Best, Sec. W. Priceville Jottings Fine cool weather of lute, and about 3 inches of tnow fell last week, and has made nice winter roads. McLeod's new mill is all closed iu and the roof on. The flume and machinery will be put in as soon as possible. 1 he Christmas tree and entertainment on evening of 24th in ihe Presbyterian Church was t)uite a success, the hun- dreds of presents that loaded the tree made young hearts happy, and older ones too. Among the presents that created the greatest interest was a medal to master E. Moore, son of I Moore, of the C. P. R. The boy risked his life in rescuing A son of H. R. McLean from drowning in the Saugeen last summer, and a number of (he Priceviile people presented a tine watch to Miss Myr McLean, who won her 2nd with honois Ust summer at Owen Sound Collegiate, and also won the gold medal for general proficiency in that form. Dr. Lane stated on the platform that this wss the 4th gold medal won by scholars of our school, the 3 former winners being Hecry Watson, Stanley Ferguson and N. E. McKinnon, and be did not think that any other rural school in the County ot Kimberley Budget Arthur Walters of Portage LaPrairie, Manitoba, i* renewing old acquaintance* in tliis vicinity at present. Thoa. Smart of East Mountain ., : J a grade Hereford calf six months old to Stuart Bros, recently that tipped the scales at 380 pounds dressed. We doubt if there is 43 good a calf for its age in Grey county. Mr. Stanloy Wallace of Collingwood spent the Christmas week at hia parental home here. Mr. Th js. Canuck made a business trip to Harkdale oo Monday last. Thns. Neely of Beaverdale visited with ha cousin, Stanley Reid, recently. Mia* Atones Wickens of Corbetton is visiting at her parental home here, at present. We are sorry to report Mrs. Wm. Sloan on the sick lUt, but we oon hep* to hear of her speedy recovery. Miss Elsie Plewes of Collingwood si>ent the Chrutrou week at her parental home here. Mr. John Taylor of Rocklyn visited friends in this vicinity recently. Mr. and Mrs. Ueo. Hutchioson and fam- ily spent Christmas day with friends in Dun- dalk. Quite a number attended the nomination* at Rocklyn. Mr. John Reid is visiting with his sister, Mrs. D. Thornton of Su yn-r. Mr. Victor Ellis took the topic in the Ep- worth League on Sunday evening and hand- led it in a vay able manner. Mr. Ljrnesn Fawcett of Smiths Kails .-.pent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fiwcettof the Traveller's Home. Mr. Albert Smith visited Thornbury friends U-t week. Mr. James R. Fawcett and s m. Saul, upent Christmas with friends in Collingwood. W. Trimble. Christmas day (rave us just enough ' Grey had such a record. snow to make fail- slipping, and as snow ) Among the numerous A deputation of influential men attend- ed the laat Council meeting iu Harru>ton and asked the town fathers to enforce mote severely the tabulations governing the sale of cigarettes. A noticeable feat* ure of late ha been the prevalent use of cigarettes by boys of tender years, and th delegation asked that a fee of $75 be im- poeed on all dealers handling these goods. After pointing; out the danger of this mild form of tobacco, the Council decided that a itep of this kind would be in the right direction and consented to fix the license fee at the above figures. At pres- ent there are a half dozen places in town where cigarettes may be purch ised, but with the imposing of the foe it is doubt- ful if these seemingly harmless smokes can be purchased in thit town. Walker- ton Telescope. < <0dds and Ends > ^^^^i^s ^^*^r ARTICLES FOR SALE ^j^.-^^S'^^fe&^gegggfeiSggfegfe^ has been a scarce commodity this winter, it wae made good use of. pleisant and enjoyable. Mr. Price Teeter has been advertising a stray steer in The Advance for the past couple of weeks. The animal was found in the woods down in the valley and wa as wild as a deer. It could not be ap- proached and had to be shot the tame as any other wild animal. Among the happy Christmas gather- ings here perhap* that at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wilcock was the most eitensive. There were twenty-two children, their wives and grandchildren, present at the festive board. They came all the way from Regina in order to com- plete the family. Mr. Cliff BlaUley, who ha been tak- ing a course in cutting recently, will home comers for the holiday we noticed Misa Aldcorn, The day was | Teacher, of Camilla, near Orangeville. who has been re-engaged for a :!rd term at incteascd salary. Stanley Ferguson, teacher at Huron St. Sc hool, Toronto, ia spending the holidays at home. II. B. McKinnon of tbe Globe staff was home over Christmas). Misses Becky McMillan and K1U Mc- Kinnon who modeled at Hanover, were successful in their exams, the latter has secured a school near Woodbridge. Miss Harrow, wh... has been attending Stratford Normal school, was home for the holiday. Miss McMillan, of- the six corners, who at*ended. Hanover Model, has secured a school in Osprey Township. Misses Edna Ferguion, Myra McLean open up a tailoring establishment in the j M t T , a s . Collegilkt ., old premises, Richardson s block, on the > He will first of the new year, nice line of goods to choow have from, and fully expects to be able to give universal satisfaction from his latest improved system of cutting. The members of the Women's Auxiliary of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. W. A. Armstrong on Saturday night and presented one of their young members, who is about to become a bride. are home for the holidays. Miss Edna Ferguson entertained eleven of her school chums oa Monday evening laat. Miss Lou Watson, Education, Toronto, holidays. of the Faculty of home for the Great preparations are being made for the banquet in Watson's Hall on tha Ittth of January next. The Shredded Miss Annie Waller, with a miscellaneous ,..-, - . , . , - , Wheat Co. are sending a staff of chefs to shower. A large nnmber of useful ar- 1 . ' , < Priceville on the above date to set up a tides were presented, and a very pleas ant hour or so was spent. third line, Eu- tirst -class banquet in connection with the Methodist church, the (upper will con- John Symons of the tmra line, au- j gigt of 3 ^^^^ ^ th program phrasia, is alleged to have a strong pre- 1 8Uppef u gllM . antced to b a-1. dilection for mutton, <tnd just as strong a hatred of raising his own. Mr. Fred Stuart of Kimberley thinks John has been using his mutton chops, and on Saturday had him up before James Mr Mullen, J. P., in the town hall. Mr. Stuart says he found trace of the sheep having been killed on his own property, tiken over the fence onto Symons' farm, after See posters. Sometime between Monday mid-night and very early Tuesday morning, some thief stole, horse, harness, buggy, robes, whip.in fact a complete outfit from Mr. J. H. Brown's baro in this village. On Tuesday before noon the different towns and carried off on a stonoboat. He also ' and village* were notified by phone of Uaced the hide to where it was sold and j the theft, and about five o'clock word identified i*. A few years ago wheu mutton was not worth so much as it is to- day, if found guilty Symons might have WHS received from Stay nor that a young man with a like outfit was trying to sell it at that point. Tho horse, however, get off with a Hue, but as it is, mutton is \ properly hitched, and all complete, re- 60 valuable product that it comos under turned to its stable driveriess. Efforts who the Brown's the criminal head, and the guilty person j are being made to ascertain Sy.r.ons up for trial before higher trib- mul, aud not being able to raise bail, Synacns wa sent to the county jsil to wa.it trial. it apt to find himself up against a jail ! nervy fellow is that used Mr. term. 'Inthiscftso the magistrate sent livery rig without permission, and success is apparent. If success is attained, the unfortunate misguided man will need in fluential friends to keep him oat of juil - Clarksburg Review. Loom For Sale Fly loom, foot power in good order. Will weave fourteen yards per day. Apply to Ann Co.iper, Eugenia P. O. SoJan Two Jack Screws to rent. R. J. Sproule, Fleaherton. Apply to For Sale One good work bora*, one cutter, one robe, one set siugle harness W, W. Trimble. Apple* For Sale First class winter fruir. Apply to Fred Jamivson. Eugenia. A few choice R. I. Red s.c. cockerels for sale good enough for show birds. W. H, Thurston, Flesherton. Legal Blanks For Sale R. J. Sproule keeps constantly on band and for sole cheap-a full stock of Deeds, Mortgages, Wills and all other legal blanks. Any requiring such will find it to their inter' at to give him a call. For sale cheap and on easy terms. Lot 13, con. 11, Osprey, 110 acre*. This is a first class farm and in a good state ol cultivation. Good Lank barn and new frame dwelling. Apply to R. J. Sproule Flesherton. For Sale. 4$ yards of linoleum, 4 yds wide, 1 extension table 8 feet long, one heating store, til nearly new. Apply to E. A. Graham or Robert. Plautt, Eugenia. MISCELLANEOUS Lost A red bound dog, near Proton. Any person detaining him will be prose- cuted. G, S. DundA?, Markdale. Lost on Friday evening, December 19, betweed Flnsherton and Eugenia, a ladle's black fur scarf, Persian paw Finder please leave at this office . "SPECIAL" Some intelligent laborer wanted for all year work, in our different departments, men who may grow quick- ly into better than common laborers' pay Enquire for particulars and send qualifi- cations to the Cullingwood Shipbuilding Co., Collingwood, Ont. All those owing accounts to Jus. Me Clocklin, Ceylon, are requested to please settle same with S. Hemphill, Ceylon, by February 1st, 1914. $2000 privste fuuds to IOAII on farn mortgage security at lowest rates of in terest. Apply R. J. Sproule, Flesherkon Property To Rent Good li "roomed brick house in Ib lUge of Flesherton, with woodshed nl well, also good brick stable for 4 orse*, *iih hay l>rn and 5 los. Possession about 1st of January. For pniticui.-trs npply to MRS. S. COT.gU ETT. Fleoherton p.o. HILL HARKDALE. -y y This Week We Offer Many HOLIDAY LINES FOR EARLY CHRISTMAS BUYERS These lines are much below our regular prices. In our store you will find Gifts suitable for Father, Mother, Sister and Brother. Kemember there are only twelve more business days before Chrismas, and the newest gifts are picked up quick. It will pay you to get your needs Early. See us. We can supply you. GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR FATHER Fancy Felt and Leather Slippers from 75 cents to $200 Fny Shirt* from 1.00 to 93.50 New Neckties from 25c to 75c New Scarfs from 2iic to 91.00 New Sweater Coats from 1.23 to S * GIFT SUGGESTIONS FOR MOTHER New Handkerchiefs, a large nuge, from 5c to 30o. New (Jlovee from 50c to 93.00 Fancy Felt Slippers from 73c to 91.75 Fancy Sweater Coats from 91.25 to 94.00 Fancy Hand Bags from !*5c to 93.00 New Waists from 125 to ft.25 New Waist Lengths in Silk for 3.00 New FURS, many styles and prices. you can ask Heavy Rubbers For Men We have the largest stockof Heavy Rubbers in town. We have anything for in this line and can save you money on your wants. Special 12-inch leather top, best (uali ty, sizes li to 12 at 94.00 Bottoms for leather tops, solid heel, sizes 6 to 12 at 91.75 BOYS' sizes 1 to 5 at 1 ^a YOUTHS' sizes to 13 at '. . . ... ....'.'..'..'. . . . l.OU Special Showing in Women's Fine Shoe Leathers We have jut received a shipment in Women's Fine .Shoas in Patent, Gun Metal and Vici' Kid, nude by best Canadian Shoe Manufacturer in the trade. These Shoes were made to sell at 4."". 4..")0 snd $5, all Good Year Welt goods in the beat leathers procurable, just the thing for a nice Xmas. box. Special this week 3.48 Special Showing in Women's Fur Collared and Fur Lined Coats We have an extra large range in Ladieb' Fur^Col- lared CoaU in (Juilt and Niggerhend Linings, mar- mot ind sab'e collars, moderately priced from 14.00 to 13.00 Ladies' Fur Lined Coals from 37.90 to. . . .00.00 Grocery Department NEW RAISINS :i Ibs. 25c. NEW CURRANTS 3 Ibs. 1'Jc. NEW Peel. miieU, per Ib. 15c- Our new Special Blend Tea st 30, :55 and 40c ;i Ib., put up in 2, 3 and 3 Ib. tins, cannot be beaten. Every tiu guaranteed. HILL BROS - M^KJDALl I ft' I n I H fc to II L W R I G H T III SUCCESSOR To J. B<>YD FLESHERTON CHRISTMAS IS PAST Our first Christmas Season in General Business and we have done an immense Christmas trade, and I now take this opportunity of thanking the people of Flesherton and surrounding country for the lar^e amount of business they gave us, and I hope all have been satisfied with the way they have been used and the quality of goods they purchased. OUR. AIM has always been to sell the Very Best Goods we can buy and the best is none too good. To handle the very best is the course we have laid out anil we intend to stay right wilh it. So bring in your Butter and your Eggs and anything you have to sell and we will give you the Hignest Prices that can be paid and give vou No. 1 New Goods at Lowest Prices. I hope you have had A Merry Christmas And I wish you all a Happy And Prosperous New Year ! ! [HIGHEST PRICES PAID FOR PRODUCE : IT The Gift Makers Great Opp ortunitjf Our New and Beautiful Liue of Holiday Goods, full of Choicest Selections mas Trade is now ready for the inspection and approval of all who know when they see it for the Christ a Good Thing USEFUL PRESENTS - BEAUTIFUL PRESENTS - APPROPRIATE PKESE> We have New Novelties in nice but inexpensive goods. We have choicer and more costly gifts. prices we can supply you wilh The Nicest and Most Appropriate Gifts for LITTLE ot BIG, But in ALL grades an OLD or YOUNG DO NOT FAIL TO SEE OUR SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS IN TOYS, BOORS, DOLLS AND NOVELTIES FANCY GOODS. NOTIONS. ETC. Our Stock is Generous in Variety and Includes Only Goods of Approved Worth ^-Superiority You can not Help being Pleased with Our Well SeK-cteil, Popular snd in every way De.siiable Line. OUR VERY REASONABLE PRICES WILL DELIGHT YOU Solect your Gifts fruin our l"p-To Date Stock :ul you will get tho Best anJ Most Appropriate Present* at the Fnirtwt figure* - . y 'ii liiive ever known, W. E. RICHARDSON & SON, FLESHERTON V