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M^ ^imrtu. TRUTH BEFORE FAVOR." â€" " PRIi^CIPLEb NOT MEN.' ?0l 36 No. 16 Flesbiertoii, Ont., Xliursday, Augfust 31 lOlG W, H THORSTON -°™« .., BUd rK01>HIE Fevers ham Items Harvesting is well advancad. Mr. Em Hawton finished last week and Iwa his grain all threshed out. Mils Elsie Conn and geDtleman friend of Nottawa spent Sund.iy with Mr. iind »Mrs. Wm. Little of this burg. Mrs. Walter Marr and Miss Rose Bayers visited with the former's mother, Mrs. tj. Colquette m Flesherton last week. Miss Mae Colquette is gone to visit friends in Toronto ai.d Feterboro. Miss Ada Kaittin'g spent Sunday witu her lister at Uuncau. Miss Keta Osborne visited friends in Maxwell l-kst week. Mr. J. Kentner nf Markdale and Mr. E. Hawkins of Flesherton were in town on bnsiness un Monday last. Hudson Bros, lost a valuable horse last week, Mr, Geo. Julien is out with his theruh- ing cut tit. Eugenia Ptes. E. Suiiih, L. Corp and L.-C. E, Morgan >p?nt the week end at their homes. Miss K. Baddy of Owen Sound, visited Mies Georgia Suiitli. Wedding belle are ringing.' Mrs. J. WilliaiuH returned home after \isiting friends in Toronto. Bornâ€" On August 19, to Mr. and Mrs. Kobt. Osborne, a son. Mrs. A. Siuba and twu children of Toronto, are visitin;; with the former's mother, Mrs. E. Gorley. MiHS Charlotte Miller and sister of Shelburne are visiting at R. E.G«>rIey'.i. Mi»s Mari Park hiis returned home after visiting friends at Durham. and daughter of Archie McMulleii Ceylon Chat Mrs. Archer and three children, who have been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. White, for the past fuitnight, returned Saturday to her hoiun iu Toicnto. John Chislett is visiting with his bro ther here. Mr*. Wcodh<mse Proton visited Mrs. last week . Mrs. F. Collinson spent the past week with her mother in Owen Sound, return- ing Mondty. Mrs. Gordon McMullen left Friday for Toronto after spending a pleasunt week lit Jaines McMulk-n'a. Inspector -Allan of Varney was in town Frid.iv and on his return was I'^aded mther bcivily. A «harge was laid before MaL;i8trat** McMullen against Mis-s May Mclnlyre of Dundalk, whom Constable Cook caught with :i case of ji.juor at Proton Station. She did not come to claim it and the magistrate confiscated it. The case contained twelve bottles. Jiispeutor Allan appeared for the proaecutiuu. Miss Viola Telford of Kingston was a guest of Miss Mary McMullen the first of I he week. Will Wilson, Mrs. Coleman of Bands, Mrs. Savage and Mrs. .\llen of Toronto, were visitors last week at Wilson Mc- Mullen 's. R. Cook took in the exhibition this WMk. Pie. Gordon McMullen, who has bees visiting his parents for a fortnight,leMveR this Wednesday for Cuinp Borden. Misses Lena and Muriol Legate spent a few days the past week at Durham . Miss Wilson, Toronto, is a gi'est at Jos. Oliver's. Mrs. S. Hemphill attended the funeral of a relative at Kleinbiirg last, week . Master Cecil "^nd Gladys Cushnio have returned to Toronto after spending six weeks with their gnmdparenls hero. Miss Ethel Bennet has returned from a mouth's visit with Markdale fricud.s. Wo de ho use Doings A number of our farmers have finished harve.stiiig ; the remaiiiiler are enjoying these tine, cool days in completing. The harvest this year has been ot short dura- tion, the crop, on a whole, being so li|>bt; yet, it is the most appetising, juicy food, the very best, if only more of it "Seed time and hmvest .shill not fail." Vea, and we should be a thankful people living in this part of the globe where peace and plenty leigns. Miss Elsie McNevin of licathcot^, is spendin;^ this week with old friends here. Mr. Sam Irskine ami sister, Mable, of llucklyii, were the guests of Miss E lie Wiley on Su,;day. Mes6rs. .-Vrthur Bowen, Harul i Faivc- ett and George Cornfield accompanied by Misses tjueenie Bowen and Edna und Vera Fawcett speiii. the week end wiih the Mi.sses .M^iy and Ruby Lanktreu at Maxwell. Mr. and Mis. John Best and tive uliil- dren motored fron, 0*en Sound mid spen'; » dny ott' tlie past week with llie fornie.i's sistHr, Mrs. R. U. Wile/, and family and his a^ed mother, Mrs. Beat, who has this summer enjoyed exception- ally good liudlth and is as bright aiidiilive to the things of the day as our youth. Quite a few from here attended iho funeral on Sunday of the lute Mr..\ins!i-y McConnell ot Kiiiiberley, a pioneer of these pirtH, who had llveJ to an advanc- ed age. The remains were interred in Alarkdale public cemetery, Rev. Mr. Lane preaclriiig at the house. A family of five lioys and three girls, who are grown up and have made homes for them- selves together with relatives and fiieiids, have till' sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Misses Luu and Claia Wiley of River- dale, visited with their grandmother, Mrs. Geo. Lawson, over Sunday. Jos. Boyd of Kiverdale, wis a caller in our burg the D'ist wee . Mr. A'lron Thompson will be confined to his bed for at least two months, the bono in his hip being badly broken In hia recent accident. Mrs. Thompson is improving. Mr. John Lawsun happened with a sore accident on Wednesday of Inst week. Ho was eiigaxcd hauling in lootse oiils, when going over a rough part of the road the load slid sideways taking Mr. LaWcon with it and looseuiiig his foot- hold and balance ho was throv\n oH' alighting in such a manner as to break two of his ribs, which will lay him oil work for some time. The choir of Kppiug church will be present at the League meeting this week and have charge of it with a varied pro- gramme. Cake and tea will be served. 11. H. Wiley lost a valuable two-year- old colt recently trom sunstroke. The animal lived about three weeks after it was stricken, but nothing could be done to save its life. Kimberley Budget Too Late for Lant Week Sliss Fay Myles of Heathcote is holi- daying this week with Mr. and Mrs. A. Myles of Springbrook Farm. Mr. Cherry of Epping is busy painting the eiterior of s\. S Bishop's residence. The Misses .Arlid<.'e of Meaford visited recently with Mies. Maude Plowe?, one of our ))opuIar young ladies. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Wallace are spending a few days with relatives at Acton. M. R Haminonil and wife returned homo one day last week after an extend- ed visit with their daughter, Mrs. Frank Hutchinson of Swift Current, Sask^ Mr. Hammond thinks Iho West is a country wiUi great possibilities. Born â€" Ai Kimberley on Fiiday, .^og. JS, 10 Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Flood, a son. Another vote for Boulen and good governmei.t. •Miss Nellie Burritt visited during the past week with Mrs. R. J. Stuart of Thorubury. The old wooden biidge in front of the blacksmith shop is being replaced by one with cement buimenl.s. Miss Yates of Guelph was in this vicinity one day last week judging the Wouieii's Institute gardens. We have nuL litard us yet who the lucky ones are. Joe Moore, editor of the Georgetown Herald, accompanied by his wife and some lady friends, motored over to our burg hit week. Eighth Line, Artemesia Eighth Line people think this weather ideal. Wo are glad to report Mis. Fred Martin still improving. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lawler and family acflonrjanied by Mrs. Carr of Fugenia, 111 itored to Camp Borden one day last week. Mr. Lawson Whitehead mid Miss Ada Thompson of Flesherton visited with the latler's sister, Mrs. E. Belts, on Sunday last. Mr. J<jhn Magee, who uiideinen t an operation on his eyes, is getting aloiij; as well •»» can be expected. Mr. Robert Akitt, Mr. .ind Mis. Walter .Vkitt viailed '>n our line Sunday. Uarve8ling in this vicinity is near to a close. Mr. Tom I'elts and two daughters, Eilith and Maliel, vi.s'ted with the former's son, Mr. E. Betts of this hue. Mrs. .Xndrow Beechio received a wire on Sunday morning from Ottawa announ- cing that her son, Private Henry Vou Batten, had been wounded by a rifle ball in the fore-arm an J was admitted on August 2 to the big military hospital at ShelHeld, England. Mis. Beecliie has three sons in khalii, and, strange to say, all are now cm the casual! ly list with wounds in the arm.â€" Herald and Times. Last week on WoJnjsday afternoon Mr. U )bert McDonald, near town on the Egieiiii>nt and .Vrlhur towiiline mot with a painful and serious accident, lie was engaged in putting hay iuto the barn and overbalanced mid lell head foremost a distance of twelve foet to the tloor. Being a heavy man his injuries were ,;0vcre. (.)ne lug was broken, his head was cut, and he was badly shaken up. â€" Coiifed orate. Opening day a* the Kxhibition broke Iheatte'idfttice recoid for that day wilH 32,500 present. This Week's Items AuotUer one of the old pioneers of Euphrasia passed away ou Thursday night last iu tLe perRou ui .\iuslcy McCouuoll. Deceased was iu Lis Ulst year. A widow and tive sous and three daughters are left to mouru the loss of a kiud and loviug fatiicr. The rtiuaiDS were inleried lu Murkdale ceuietcij on Suudaj afteruoou last, wlieu u large uuuiber of frieuds paid tlicia last tribute. The county couveution of the W. I. was held here ou Weduesduy last. Over tiO delegates attended. The Hydro- Electric are bnildiug a transinissiou Hue by way of Kiiuber- ley to Colliugood. It will go down the valley as far as 15 sideroad and will then go direct east to CoUing- wood. About forty men are em- ployed iu its cuDstructiou. John McConuell of Sturgeon Falls also Joseph and Sophia of Meaford atteuded the funeral of their futlicr on Suuday, .Jasper Stnard has purchased a biau uew Maxwell car from an af,eut at Often Sound, ^ The Misses Euna and Nellie Bur- ritt saug a duet in a very acceptable manner in the Methodist church ou Sunday moruiug last. Mildred Wriglit of Flesherton vis- ited recently at O. Hutchinson's. I'to. Harold Proctor of llie loTtli Datt. vinited at his parental home during Ibc past week. Singhanipton The sad news of die death of their little grandson, Ernest, con of Mr. and Mrs. John Nell', was received by Mr. and Mrs. Aud rew Noll' last week. The little fellow's death look place at l.)utlook, Sank., on August Kith, and was due to diphtheria which got into the home and seized upon the inutiier and three children. .All recovered exce|)t Ernest who,after throwing o^l the disease was left so weakened that ho could not regatn hia former health. The father i^f Ernest is a lieutenant in the Moose .law battalion and came homo a few days before, but to be <|Uaraiitiiiud with hif fiiinily. The deepest fympalliy ia exten- ded to the bereaved family. Bulletin. SEASIDE EXCURSIONS via Canadian Pacific .Vn exceptional Vacation Trip isoll'ered by the Canadian Pacific Seaside E.xcur- sioiis. Tickets on Sale To Lower St. Lawrence, Maritime Provinces and Newfoundland Resorts :- Good going Aunust IS, lit, 20 and '21; good roturning until September (i, I'.tlli. To Maine Coast Resorts : â€" Goou going August 2i), 2ti and •17; aood returning until September II, lOKi, Very Special Fafcs. Fu information from any Canadian Pacific Picket .\gont, or W. B. Howard, District Pe.sscnger Agent, Toronto. Vandeleur Happenings Miss Collantare and Mrs. Mitchell of Toronto, aie visiting ftiends in this vic- inity. .Miss Jean Wright left recently to spend a couple of weeks with friends touring at Point Aux Barril before ve- turning to her studies at Uarbord Cull- e^'iale. Mis. .â- ^If. Janes of , is visiting at Mr. Jake Holly's. Miss Janet McArthur of , visitid her sister, Mrs. E. Cullis, recently. Miss Tillie Buchanan is spending, a couple of weeks with friends iu the 'Tlueeii city. Doia Boland [eiileitained a uuuiber of !:er young friends at a birthday pany on Wediietdiiy of last week. Miss Kate Davis of Orillia, and Mrs. H. Ready of St. Marys, are visiting their mother, Mrs. J. M. Davis. Mr. York Richardson of Chaiswoith, is vi.iitiiig at Mr t!>-o. Wiirliinj's. Mr. Geo. W'arling had ilie iniBfortuno to lose a valuable cow last week by it filling over the roik" at the back of his farm. The animars neck was broken when found. Mr. aud Mrs. Harry Garinu' and lialie, of Toronto, are visiting the latter's p ir- eitv, Mr. jnd Mrs. Gilbert. Misses Mary,f .Vberci'ombic and Emu Burrit of Kimberley, ind Missos .Sweel aiid Wrijfht of Detroit, vitited at Mr. E. Baker's lust week. I'te. Will Buehaiiaii vi Cimp Bortlen, spent the wiek end with his |mreuts here. Miss Maude Plewes of Kimberley spent the week end with friends here. Mr. aud Mrs. .^nios Smith of Meaford, spent the beginning of the week with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.Gilberl. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Randal and two children mctured from Owen Sound the beginning of the week and spent a day at Mr. Geo. Warling's. Mr. Randal return- ed to Owen Sound and Mrs. Randal and two children Kmain for a few days. Portlaw Harvesting tvill be about completed t!;ia week. Tile community .syinpathisrs willi .Mr. aud .Mrs. Hussol iu the death of their youngest oiiild, a little boy of about tight mouths, after a fdw hours' illncs.s. Ah: l\ N. Coinlield of Toronto visited with liis uncle, Mr. .lamt^s Corulield. He returned home last Saturday. ; Master Murray CorntieUl accouipauied Mm to visit aud lake in the exliibitioii. Mr. Woods of Corbetton occupied the pulpit of Mt. Zioii church last Sunday and preached a good sermon. Miss Eva Jamiesou of Eugenia spent some days with Mrs. L. Sheardowii. •Mr. Win. .McLeniiaii aud lady hicnd of Torouto visited with the former's sisters and brothers here. We notice tiiat the progressive people of Pioloii iiave adopted our mclliod of advertising their waiit*< in tlie weather line, iiud with the same gratifying results. No doubt they will consider that advertising pays when they see tiieir potatoes and roots donning a now green, but if tlioy are not careful they may overdo the buBiuoss and wake up some uioriiiug with more weather on huud than they have use for. Died â€" At iiis home iu Detroit, I Michigan, suddenly from the elTect | of siiiistroko and paralysis, Alexander W. Cliiibb. Deceased leaves a wife and 11 son and .laiigliter to nionrii the loPs of a devoted liiisbaud and fiitlier. Tile remains wore interred the fol- lowing Fiidayin Greenwood ceme- tery. Owcii Sound, beside a little sou who died some years ago. .Mrs. Chubb is a :1auglitor of Mrs. D. Tay- lor of Owen Sound and ii niece of Kodctick and T. R. .MoKeuzie, Jewelry OR. BURT •^pclall.t In dlii.fo, o( ihe Eye, Ear,Nose and Throat OFFl(;K-i;«)10lh.st,\Ve.st,Owen Sound At the Rovore house, Markdale, 2nd lliursday each in.mtli fnmi 8 t.i a l"-i m DunJdk.ls Wednesday of eachmomh A Splendid Stock from which you may readily make A Satisfactory Se lection. We cai- ry Photo Supplies. W. A Armstrong, Jeweler FLESHERTON, . ONT f^^^^^^^mm^^^^^^^^^^^o^:^^^^ m m ^ ^ X&. Get Your Binding T\yine AND Flour 81 Feed AT W. BUSKIN # •tie. •a? m m ^C^#####|l^^^^^##^#^0^0l^0^^f Tateiits I FOR THE PEOPLE WHO WEAR BOOTS We have them in Men'.s Box Call, Kid .unl Also .some jrood lini>.s in Piougli Boots. LADIES' WEAR We have them in Button with Cloth and Leather T()p,s, I'atent Vamps. Li-,dit antl heavy bnvs and girl.>* "boots, suitable for the sea.sun. Trunks, Telescopes, Suitcases. Agent for the Dominion Express Co. orders money Thos. Clayton's I FLESHERTON Fire destroyed the barn (.f Mr. Levi iVtkins, '.hh line, St. Vincent about 8.:!0 o'clock, on Siituidiiy evening, toijether with this year's crop totalling nearly (ifty tons, lliiwthe (ire alsrted is ii mystery, but it Is .'-upposcd to hitvo been t'lo result of spniitHncoiia coinbustioii. Tlio b.irii nils tilled willi hay itiid li,\d not been ii-cd since the cmp whs hiirvostcd. The biiildinu whs .(tilt x (K)ft., Hud wiis tilled to the top (ind the bii ning of Iho burn Slid li.ty will iuchii h se:iouii loss ti> Mr. .Vtkins. Wo undcrslHiid there wns RoinH insiiinnci! mi the conloiits as well as the buildiiin;' Init not. nearly .siitlicient to cover the h ss, - Express. John Chapman Furniture and Undertaking Successor to :-: W. H. Bunt Calls answered day or night. Day phone 17 R2. Night phone i7 3. The old stand opposite Town Hall the .â- !â- '