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January, 9th, 1924 THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE * 1 1- ; 1-^ Links in a Chain AS evfliy LnUi in a Oiain it an indispensable '^ part and contributea to the strangtli of Uie wliore,so every branch and sub4>ianch of this Bwk k a vital inuL doseiy united with all the other branches and is a link in a strong chain which en- circlea the world and guards the finandid safely of clients. STANDARD BANK or CANADA *"^* ^ "^ FLESHERTON BiUNCH, C T. BATTY, Manager. Braocbes alio at WiUUmtianl and HolUnd Centre. CANADIAN C. p. B. TIME TABLE FORMED SHIPPING ASSOCIATION Trains leave Flesherton Station as follows: Ging; Sooth Going North 8.00 a.m. 11.58a.m. 4.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. The mails close at Flesherton as follows: For the north at 11.00 a.m. and 6 p.m.; and the afternoon mail south at 3.30. For morning train BOiith at mail closes at 9.00 p.m. the previous evening. Ceylon, Eugenia and Osprey Clubs To Ship Co-opera- tively From Here Local Chaff Watch our "small adv." column. Mr. John Runstadler was in town on business last week. Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Eaton were in Toronto last week. Let The Advance renew your sub- scriptions to all the daily papers. Mr. Jos. Clinton is laid up this week with pleurisy. Miss Victoria Nicholson spent a -week with friends in Toronto. Get your sgates sharpened at Down's Garage, Flesherton. Box social at Orange Valley L.O.L. Live Stock Shipping Association with 'On January 18th. See another page. ! the foUowng officers : Pres., Thos. Kimberley Poultry Show will be Jled; Vce-Pres.. Ed^ar Betts; Sec- held Wednesday and Thursday of this ! Jreas Alex. Cameron: D.rectors, Jas. week. January 9 and 10. \ ^f "'^' ^\ ^- <^/°f f ^- ^^gee, ' ... I ^^^^^ which a set of rules and regula- Mr. W. W. Trimble was visiting his j tions were drawn up and agreed to. -wrife at Islington, who took a weak Some of these are : H. SPOFFORD SHIPPER For some time members of Farm- ers' Clubs, who ship live stcok from Flesherton station, have felt that it might be advisable to have an assoc- iation or committee who would have entire control of all co-operative live stock shipments from that place. WithHhis end in view Ceylon, Osprey and Eugenia Farmers' Clubs, at their annual meetings apoointed dele- gates, who were given authority, if thonught advisable, to bring such an organization into effect. Acting acordingly on Monday, Dec. 24th, 1923, Thos. Sled, W. T. Genoe and Jas. Ferris of the Ceylon Club, Garnet Magee and Edgar Betts of Osprey Club and A. F. Pedlar and Alex. Cameron of Eugenia Club, met at the Park House, Flesherton, and I organized the Artemesia and Osprey -spell, but is now improving. Miss Bessie and Reuben Carter and 1. A flat rate for shipping expen- ses will be charged until further con- TSIrs. R. Mulhall of Toronto, visited sideration and notice, as follows : their sister, Mrs. Robt. Down. Cattle, 40c. per cwt.; calves, sheep, ^ „, , 1 * hogs (F. and W.) 55 c. per cwt..: Remember R. Sharpe's sale ofi- / v. pet ,.wu„ farm stock and implements near the -village on Thursday, January 10th. Mr. S. Osborne of Maxwell has -purchased a lot on Toronto street ^rom Mr. G. B. Welton and will erect « residence thereon this coming sum- mer. The Montreal Gazette has publish- ed the most beautiful calendar we have seen this year. We thank the •Gazette for a copy. The W.M.S. of the Methodist 'Church will meet in the primary room at 3 o'clock to-morrow, Thursday. Visiting ladies will be welcome. There is quite an epidemic of colds in town. Among the more serious -cases is that of Mr. Jos. Clinton, who is confined to his bed with pleurisy. A credit auction sale of farm •siock and implements will be held on part lot 11, Con. 6, Osprey, on Tues., January IF. i924. See bills. Chas. Brodie, Prop., W. Kaitting, Act. Mr C. Scott was moved last week to the Samia Branch of the Bank of Montreal and Mr. W. Clark of the late Kimberley Branch has taken his -place here as teller. School opened on Thursday of last -week, with the same staff of teachers on hand. Miss E. Reynolds is back -again at the public school after six â- weeks' absence at her home at Beeton. Mr. John Runstadler has rented the premises fitted up as a residence on Sydenham street by Mr. W. A. Armstrong during the past couple of months, and takes possesion m February. Miss Macphail will speak in m @ m m m hogs (W.O.C) 45c per cwt. the above rate to include all expenses, with the exception of inspection. 2. An insurance rate of 8 cts. per head on cattle and 3 cts. per head on all other stock will be collected on all stock shipped, and deposited in the bank to the joint credit of the shipper and treasurer of the Shipping com- mittee, for the purpose of paying losses on animals during shipment and for expenses of the committee. 3. The shipper must accompany each and every shipment of stock to Toronto and see that the same is pro- perly yarded, fed and sold. 4. An audit of the shipper's books will be made every three months by auditors appointed by the local clubs. 5. Mr. Harold Spofford of Fever- sham was appointed shipper for one year at a commission of one per cent, in the value of all stock. For prices" and information call Emerson Wick- ens, Flesherton, or Harold Spofford. Peversham, each Monday night. The committee are hopeful that by pursuing a policy of srictly co-opera- tive marketing on live stock a saving in freight rates and expenses wU be made, better prices will result and thereby a contribution made to the mutual and collective interests of the country.â€" A. Cameron, Sec. One Of The Worst Storms One of the most severe snow and wind storms ever seen by the oldest inhabitant passed over this cou^itry on Sunday last, making travelling al- the â„¢*'** *" impossibility. Fortunately there was not a great deal of 4» Orange Hall. Eugenia, on the evenmg ^^ ^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^^ .^ ^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ of 'January 14th, on the fori" »^ ^3^ ^^^^y.^ ^^^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^^ ^ government and system of «d«c*tion. , st^ndgtj,, ^ ^„^^ ^j^^ ^^^^ ^^ Be sure and attend.-A. Cameron ^^^ ^^^^ ^^^ ^.^^ ^^^^^^ ^^^ ^^^^ and F. Pedlar. ^ day and there was no delay in trains. The Ladies' Aid of Maxwell Meth- | xhe churches were not well attended odist church will hold a concert on the ; ^n account of the storm, but the ser- evening of Tuesday, January 15th, ! ^.jp^g ^^^.^ carried on as usual. The when a play will be given entitled. | gt^y^ g^^^j ^^^^^^ midnight Sunday. "Whiskers." Afterwards there will , ^-^at made the blow worse was the be a sale of fancy work and candy. ; ^^,0 weather which prevailed. Admisson 25 and 15 cents. ! Mr. Cross, the new manager of the ' Bank of Montreal has not succeeded : H^jJ J^ Leave HlS Car in securing a home for his family } and will leave them in Chesley for a i . time. Mr. Cross arrives this week 1 County Constable ,Jones of Owen to take charge of the Bank, and we j Sound was in town on Saturday.XHis welcome him to our midst. â-  car had been here for a week and he , , _,, „ undertook to drive it home by way of For the past couple of weeks The ^ j^^^^^ ^^^.^^ ^,^^g ^j^^ ^;„, Advance has boon overflowing with . . ^^ ^^^^^^j^ ^^^j ^^^.^^ j^^^, ^^ job work and in Christmas week we , ..^^,j-^^^,„^ .. ^^ ^,,^ ^^^ ^^ p^.^^ dispatched three financial statements ; ^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^^^^ ^^..^^^ ^.^^ ^^ ^^^ for Nomination day. This is a con- ^ ^.^^ through. However, they only dition that we welcome, and having got a litlle beyond the station when our type setting machine on the job ditTiculties became unsurmountable. are able to turn out iv.orc work and They phoned McTa\-ishs' garage to do it when wanted. Brins us your , come and get the car. and hiked for printing; we can manage anything, t Owen Sound via C.P.R. @ 10 TEN DAYS' 10 CLEARANCE SALE Wednesday, January 9th - TO - Saturday, January 19th Before taking our annual Inventory we vrant many lines of seasonable merchandise cleared f ron\ our shelves, and to do this quickly have made substantial price reductions all through the store. m MEN'S STRIPED COTTONADE PANTS $1.69 Good weight, regular ^2.25. MEN'S COTTON WORSTED PANTS $2.49 Neat patterns, well cut and finished. Regular S3.00 and S3.50 MEN'S BROWN CORDUROY PANTS $3.49 Durable, neat and warm. Regular $4.00 MEN'S NEGLIGEE SHIRTS $1.29 Good patterns, clearance of reg. $2 and $2.50 lines. MEN'S WORK SHIRTS $1.19 All sizes, plain khaki and stripe patterns reg. $1.50 MEN'S LINED LEATHER MITTS 39c Values up to 75 c. included. MEN'S LEATHER WORK GLOVES 59c. Unlined, good for all kinds of rough usage Regular 75c. to 90c. MEN*S WOOL SOCKS 39c. Regular 55c. to 65c. values included. CHILDREN'S HOCKEY BOOTS $1.29 Sizes 11 to 1, some with ankle supports. CORDUROY VELVET 27 INCH 79c. Good range of colors. Regular $1.00 and $1 25 CLEARING LADIES' CORSETS 99c. Single pairs from good selling lines. Values up to $2.50 CURTAIN NETS, BUNGALOW NETS Curtain nets, bungalow nets, an assortment of good patterns, perfect goods AT HALF PRICE. YARD WIDE SILK POPLINS $1.19 Good choice of colors, very serviceable, reg. $1.50 ASSORTMENT OF SILKS, SPECIAL $L49 Assortment of Pailette Silks, colored Shantungs, Crepes, etc. Values to $2.50. Special $1.49 COATINGS 20% OFF REGULAR PRICES Coating Serges, Plaid Back Coatings, Blanket Cloths. 20% off regular prices. SILK BLOUSES HALF PRICE All in stock included. Black, white or colors. Kimono Cloths, Eiderdowns, Kimono Crepes 20% off regular prices. BLACK CASHMERETTE HOSE 29c. Heavy weight size 9, 9^/2, 10. Special value. CHILDREN'S WORSTED HOSE 39c. Heavy ribbed, sizes 6 to 7>j. regular 50c. to 75c. Grocery Specials Soap Chips .3 pounds for 25c. Seedless Raisins 2 pounds for 25c. Bulk Cocoa, 2 pounds 25c. Pink Salmon Pound Cans 19c. Castile Soap 7 bars 25c. Handy Ammonia. 10c. size 4 for 25c. Zip Hand Cleaner 3 tins 25c. MEN'S TWEED CAPS 99c. Good winter weights, some with inside bands. MEN'S SILK NECKWEAR 59c. Regular 75c. and 85c. quaHties. MEN'S WOOL SWEATERS $2.79 Good colors, some high collars, others V neck. Regular $3.00 to $4.00 BOYS' SWEATERS AND PULLOVERS $1.79 Plain colors or fancy, large sizes. Special value. SCOTCH FINGERING $1.10 Grey only. Per pound $1.10. FOUR YARD WIDE LINOLEUM $3.69 Room lengths in good patterns. UNSHRINKABLE UNDERWEAR 99c Shirts and drawers, all sizes $1.50 to $1.75 values. WOOL UNDERWEAR (soiled) 79c Shirts and drawers. Special bargain. MISSES' WORSTED HOSE 59c Heavy elastic rib, good black. Sizes 8 to 9^/2 . MEN'S OVERSHOES $1.49 One buckle, size, 7 only. Special value. MEN'S HEAVY RUBBERS $2.29 Some 7 in. Leather Top, some 2 buckle. SpeciaL WHITE CUPS AND SAUCERS $1.29 PER DOZ. New shape cup, first quality, Special per doz. $1.29 China Dinner Setts and Tea Setts At Special Prices. BOYS' OVERCOATS $6.99 Sizes 28 to 31. A special clearing line. Exceptional value HEAVY COTTON VESTS 39c Cream shade, sizes for Misses and small Women. Regular 60c. and 65c. WOMEN'S DRAWERS 29c White and natural shades, heavy weight, ankle length. Special value. VESTS OR DRAWERS 99c Cream shade, fine, soft finish. Brokea sizes. All perfect. COTTON HUCK TOWELS 49c PER PAIR Hemmed, size 34 x 17. Regular 65c. per pair. COTTON SHIRTINGS 29c Oxford and striped patterns. Regular 40c. Grocery Specials Chow Chow Pickles per tin 23c. English Pickles, 10 oz. size 25c. Scrubbing Brush SpeciaJ 5c White Swan Mustard half pound 39c. Tomato Catsup, 14 oz. size 2 bottles 35c. Canned Peaches. 15 oz. size 15c Black or Japan Tea, 75c. quality .... 2 pounds $1.19 • e 4» d «i 9 • 4» I IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE YOU WILL FIND BARGAINS OFFERED IN EVERY LINE. ] ® TERMS DURING SALE :â€" CASH OR PRODUCE ONLY. 1 I F. H. W. Hlckling I FLESHERTON, - - ONT.