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wmmmmKmmmi mmi mm mmm mm V ♦ i ♦ * < I: < « « •®()je /kfilj^rt^n %\^imiu. Vol 47 No. 20 Flesherton, Onlaiio October 12. 1927 W. H. ThuTfiftocn & Son, ProprieiorB PRICEVILLE Everybody is busy these days tak- ing up potatoes and find there is an odd rotten one here and there among them. Glad to see Mr. John Brown out again after his illness. Miss Anna Mary McLean attended Woodbridge fair, also a wedding re- ception on Friday night. Miss Islay and Wilda McCuaig spent the week end at their home. Mr. John McEachern of Durham spent the week end with his mother and sister, Mary, here. Mr. and Mrs. George McLellan and Miss Brown of Niagara spent the week end at Mr. Dan Campbell's. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. McLean Sun- dayed at Mr. J. Scott's, North Egre- mont. While shingling his house Mr. Tom Ferguson fell off the roof and is under the Dr's care. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Watson and babe, and Mrs. Elmer Watson of Tor- onto spent the week end with Price- ville friends. Miss Ida Hincks soent the week end with her friend, Miss Esther Mc- Lean. Miss Irene MacLean is visiting at Mrs. D. McLachlin's. Mrs. M. Henrv of Toronto spent a few days at Mr. Don Stewart's. Congratulations to Miss Jean Bur- nett, youngest daughter of Mr. and the late Mrs. John Burnett of Price- ille, who was united in marriage to Mr. Norman Edwin Collins of Or- angeville. The marriage took place on â-  Saturday. September 17th. The Teacher's Convention is held at Barrie on October 13 and 14. Desuite the rain on Friday a big crowd took in the fair: the exhibits in the hall were splendid also a lot of thp stock was on the grounds. The '•onoert at night was a d^'-ided <!iicce«s and the hall was filled. We hnne '•'hat rext y?'r we wi" be f floored with a better day. Born â€" To D»- and Mrs. Carr of Owen Sound, formerly of Priceville, a donwhter on October 3rd. Con- griiH7l»tions. Ml-. Tho«.. Thus** of Toronto is occ- nnrinir th* r<>o'dpr"o of the late Alexander MacDonald. SWAMP COLLEGE "ONWARir NEWS VANDELEUR The frequent showers slowly mois-l The anniverary aervices in Vande- ten the land. There is still g:rain leur -church will be held on Sunday out around here and some not next, October 16th, afternoon and yet cut, being late buckwheat and bar- evening. Rev. J. H. Oke of Toronto ley. The threshing machines are forging ahead with from three weeks to a month's work ahead of them. will be the special preacher. On Tuesday evening, October 18th, a fowl supper will be held in the.base- Those who attended the Fall Fairypent of the church, which will be fol- at PricevUle report a g6od exhibition, ' 'owed hy a good program. The although the elements were against ' Fl«sherton people will give their play the afternoon progrramme. Mrs. L. Bresnahan of Hybla, Ont. s visiting with her daughter, Mrs. H. Williams, South Line. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Dingwall left for Toronto where the former will re- sume his theological studies. Mr. Oscar Boden, for 33 years High School trustee in Meaford, has res- igned on moving to Toronto. Mr. Geo. Dyce of Meaford is the champion honey producer in Grey, it is asserted. This year he has had a sweet time of it harvesting 17 tons of honey from 300 colonies scattered in six yards. The harvest of honey in this district has been excellent. Fur- ther south, the bees got to work late and did not do so well. Mr. and Mrs. McNulty, Mrs. Sandy McDonald and son Malcolm and dau- ghter Mary motored to Hamilton last week. Mrs. W. W. Williamson went to Toronto on Monday and was accom- panied home by her mother of Has- tings who will spend the winter with her daughter. Rough Diamond." Mr. and Mrs. H. Gamer and daughter of Toronto spent the week end with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gilbert accompanied them home and will spend a few days. Mr. Chas. Boland had the misfor- tune to be run over by a runaway horse at Markdale fair last week. According to last reports he 1s im- proving. Mr. J. I. Graham was a .iudge at Priceville fair last week. ROCK MILLS EUGENIA Threshing and potato digrging are the order of the day aronnd here. Some have a lot of grain out yet. A numb«»r from here took in Price- ville and Markdale fairs. Miss Hawk of Toronto motored up and spent the week end with Mr. Angras McCannell's. Mr. Don Mac- Donald and Miss Mary MacCannell and daughter, Dorothy, returned back with them, after spending six weeks with her parents. Mr. Ed. Wright of Priceville spent the week end at his home here. Master Jack McMillan has been helpinir his uncle, Mr. Ed Heard lift the potatoes. Miss Effie MacCannel returned home after spending a few dajrs in CoUingrwood. Mrs. W. A. Richardson spent a few davs in Toronto. Mr. Carlyle and Duncan MacMillan vinited on Sunday with Priceville friends. Mr. Angus MacCannell lost four val uable cattle with black leg also a fine sheen, which got on its back and was he'oless. This is a heavy loss. Mrs. Robt. Watson visited recently with her daughter, Mrs. Ed. Dingwall. Wedding bells are ringing:. SHENSONâ€" BEATTIE The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Beattie, 104 Silver Birch Ave., Toronto (formerly of Orangre Valley) was the scene of a pretty autumn weddincr on October 8th, when their youngest daughter, Lolita _ Susan Beattie, was united in marriage to William G. Shenaon, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Shenson of Toronto. The Rev. H. Wellwood officiated. The bride who entered the living room on the arm of her father, to the strains of the wedding march play- ed by her sister-in-law, Mrs. P.^ A. Beattie of Toronto, wore a beautiful dress of russet biege georgette over pea grreen crepe de -ehine, with hat, gloves, hose and shoes to match, and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses. She was attended bv her niece. Miss Berna Willis of St. Thomas, who wore a dress of pea green crepe romaine, and carried a bouquet of sweetheart i roses. The groom was pttended bv his friend. Ralf Jane of Toronto. After a uuffet luncheon the ^Ropv couple let on a motor trip to The thousand Islands. Mr. and Mrs. .ShAson will reside in Toronto on their return^ IN MEMORIAM Preparations are being made for a hot goose supper and entertain- ment in the United church here on Nov. 7th. Particulars later. Miss Mae Duckett spent the week end with friends at Victoria Comers. Mrs. James Conn of Streetsville accompanied by Mrs. Wm. Semple of Lady Bank called on Mrs. Conn's sister, Mrs. Robt Laughlin on Sat- urday last. Miss Mildred Johnston, teacher here, accompanied by Miss Marguer- ite Lewis, teacher at E^st Mountain spent the week end with the former's! parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jo.hn- ston of Kemble. Miss Mary Weber is assisting Mrs. Wilfred Plantt, who is ill. We hope Mrs. Plantt will be soon well again. Dr. Gould of Maxwell is in attend- ance. We are pleased to see Mrs. Jake Williams able to be out again after her recent illness, aso Mrs. Mun- shaw continually improving. Mr. W. Gordon and daughter and Mr. A. F. Pedlar and daughter Kath- leen visited friends in Hillsburg over the week end. A number from here attended the Owen Sound fair. Sorry to report Mrs. Robt Haney ill with blood poisoning. Her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Herb Haney, of Windsor is with her at present. We wish Mrs. Haney a speedy re- covery. Quite a number from here attend- ed the fair at Owen Sound on Sat- urday. Mr. C. Newell visited with his bro- ther, George, near Durham recently. Mr. E. Robinson of Bethel visited recently with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Porteous of Max- well spent the week end with the former's parents here. The Ladies' jVid will meet at the home of Mrs. Garnet Magee on Wed- nesday, October 19th. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Armstrong of Toronto ware recent visitors with There was a good attendance at their niece, Mrs. Robt. Croft, bath afternoon. Sunday School and Church last Sab- Mrs. Gilbert Little of Wareham was a visitor recently with her niece, Mrs. Walter Russel. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Sree of Hea- thcote visited recently with Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Croft and family. Mr. Ned Croft is in this neighbor- hood threshing again. VICTORIA CORNERS CEYLON SCHOOL REPORT Sr. 4 Kendall Stewart Jr. 4 Stella MarshaU, UVeme Piper, George Jaynes, Jimmv Sin- cliar, Jennie Chesney, Hilda Genoe. Sr. 3 Stanley Hunt, Milford Pip- er. Miss Maguerite Stinson is visiting her sister, Mrs. Bert Badgerow, Sau- geen Junction. Mrs. Jas. Lockhart is waiting on her pother, Mrs. Corbett„ Proton Station, who is quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. Will Guest of Maine yisited at Mr. Jas. Bests. Inistioge anniversary services were held on Sunday. Though rain threat- ened at times yet the weather was very good and a large congregation met three times to worship. Three very impressive sermons were preach- ed morning and evening by Rev. Mr. Eaton of Unionville and Mr. Spencer of Dundalk in the afternoon. There was splendid music by the choir, which was assisted by Rev. Eaton and Misses Vada Henderson of Toronto, Marjory Acheson of Oakville and Sylvia Ache- son of Toronto. The walls have been newly decorated and the beautiful flowers banked at the front of the church lent beauty and pleasantness to the occasion. During the after- noon service a Christening was held. We wish to thank all who helped to make our day so enjoyable, especially the music and flowers. The thank- offering amounted to $252.25. Mr. Geo. Best went to Toronto one day last week and had a slight oper- ation on his foot. It is improving nicely. Mrs. Walter Acheson is visiting in CEYUON ali'. F.iJ >Iaijhall and son Clar- ence left on Friday for up north on a hunting trip for a fortnight. Mr. Brown of Markdale has charge as section foreman during Mr. Mar- shall's absence. Mr. and Mrs. Granton, and babe, who have been guests at Mr. George Banks' for a week have returned to their home in Stratford. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cushinie and Mr. Cecil o% Toronto spent the week end at R. Cook's. » . Mrs. W. White and family spent the first of the week with Proton friends. Mrs. Cherzy, and two daughters, Sarah and Eliza and two sons, John and James of Toronto, Mrs. W. J. Lyness, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ewing of Bunesson were week end visitors with Mr. and Mr. Robt. Campbell. Miss Kate McMillan and Miss Stewart were visitors in' Owen Sound on Saturday. On Sabbath, October 16th Rev. Mr. McCormack of Priceville will have charge of the service her 2 at 11.30 while Mr. Prossier takes iiariere of Mr. McCormack's appointment. We hope for a jrood attendance. Quite a number from here attended the service at Inistoge on Sabbath af- ternon. POTATOES & GRAIN WANTED Potatoes and grain wanted; highest r.'.arkfe; prices paja. Phone 2 r 31. A. C. .MUIR, Ceylon. De Laval Cream Separator MAXWELL SCHOOL The following is the report of S. S. No. 9, Osprey, for the month of September. ith â€" Mary Bemrose*. Ruby Robert- son Katheleen Morrison* Reta Fen- wick, Cecil Chard Marjorie Seeley* Sr. 3 Arleen Pallister. Jr. 3 Edith Lougheed* Marie Chard, Merlie Buckingham* Irene Parker. Ethel Fenwick Isabell Pall- ister, Jean Ross, Marjorie Seeley* Sr. 2 Lloyd Morrison*, Robt. Priestly. Billie Kerton, Donald Rad- ley. .\nnie Murphy. Sr. 1 Mabel Bemrose*, Jim Poole* Tommy Pallister*. Jr. 1 â€" Betty Fenwick, Warren Priestley, Alice Murphy. Primer Tommy Bemrose*, J. A. Lougheed, Charlie Grummett, Noreen Grummett, Flora Morrison*, Murray Morrison*. Those marked * were present every day. Number enrolled 32, average attendance 28. Helen Maynard, Teacher. DIAMOND WEDDING RESPECTED OSPREY PIONEERS CELEBRATED THE SIXTIETH A-NiNiVEKSARY OF THEIR MARRLAGE ARTEMESIA COUNCIL .^rte:v.esir, To'.vr.h!p council met at the town hall on the firt day of Oct- ober, 1927. The members were all present, the Reeve presiding. Min- utes of last meeting were read and on motion adopted. Dr. TumbuU tend- ered his resignation as medical officer of health and a by-law was passed appointing Dr. Lively to the position. Accounts rendered to be • paid â€" k. Hergott, repairing grader .S6.65, R. Plantt valuing sheep $2.00, R. Piper $9.00, James Oliver $1.50, D. Muir $3.00, H. Corbett sheep $95, \. Harrison $19, W. Dingwall $27, W. Reid $10, D. Campbell $10, P. Sweeney $20, Sam McMuIlen $10, D. Hincks .S22, W. Meads $23, Town- ship f)f Melancthon due on town line 827.60. General accounts \. Carr- uthers $3.50, T. Belts $12.90, T. Ir- win $6.50, J. Carson $10.60 E. Betts 34.70, J. Watson valuing sheep $15. A deputation consisting of the "'"' "^* "" °'''' '^*"'° ""* ^^ Clerk, Treasurer, and Road Foreman =»'"'"''"â- â€¢ Give your cows a chance to waited upon the Council regarding earn more monev for you by eettins drainage matters „ , ,' . •'»"»» a new De LavaL Come m and let as pafs:7rfhTt;-S"of%Sn:.;::r '•^-"'-*"*^ " ^° -"• ^'^ '-^ ^^ last, receiving the Engineer's report,;""**" ^'' """^ Repairs. and fixing date for Court of Reyision , on the Little extension of the .Allen drain be received.â€" Carried. The Council adjourned. W. A. HAWKEN FLESHERTON, ONT. f Jr. 3 Frances CoUinson, Katie Stewart, Dick Stewart, Eddie Genoe, Lloyd Archibald. Sr. 2 Sherman Piper, Olive Mar- shall, Margaret Collinson, Mabel Haw Orton Leslie Nellie Genoe, Ernest Mathewson, Joe Chesney, Harvey Ar-1 Toronto. chibald, Jean Marshall, Laura White,! " • Alex. Marshall, J. P. Stewart. REPORT OF S.S. NO. 13, ARTEM Sr. 1 Marjorie Duckett, Goldie - . Kennedy, Fern Leslie, Mabel Adams, For the month of September Murray Marshall. . Sr. 4-Melro8e Campbell. Kathleen Jr. 1 Agnes Chesney, Laurie Pedlar, Gladys Fawcett, Gladys Will- Oenoe. r. â-  m v „ t , '*"'' ^"''^ Gordon, Victor Campbell Primer Dons Marshall, Jackj j^ Jr. T» VtTfaiK MeM«ry of Auii* C MacMillan. who 4eMrtcd from this life Oetobcr II. IMl. Leat Wc Farcel Father, aMthcr sistct md brother. Adams. Chariie McWilli.ms. Melville i Lau^hltT^nrf'^-iJlT^*'*^*'"' ^â„¢T' Hunt Allan Haw Irene Mathewson. Sf.^/Cald.tlo^y^GenoT'' '""*'' '" Number on roll 41. Average atten- , „ .' ^'"y" '^ej'oe. dance 39. Percentage actual to poss- ! . ,; 1, ArRyle Martm. Bemice Cam- ible 96.â€" Mary R. Stewart Tetwher.iP"!."', vl'* ^"â„¢P''«"- Vemice Faw- . â€" cett, Isobel Rowbotham. Jean Logan RESPECTING LANDS IN iTeddie Dixon (absent) ARREARS FOR TAXES Sr. 2 Hugh Laughlin and Herbie . I Faweett equal. Annieta Turner. The Corporation of the Village of jr. i Percy Graham. Lottie Gra- The Stayner Sun contains a leng^thy account of the celebration of the Six- tieth anniversary of their wedding by Jir. and Mrs. William Seeley, fourth concession of Nottawasag^a, who will be remembered by early settlers in Osprey as residents of that township. On Saturday, 24th ult., this much- respected couple were surrounded by six ci' their living sons, with their wives and families, of whom there were 23 grandchildiren, four great grardchildren, as well as a number of intimate friends. James and Wilson, two sons, are residents in the West and were unable to be present. Mr. Sc'ley is of good Irish stock, having been bom in County Armagh, from w'-ich so many of our sturdy pioneers c-^me; he is in his 85th year. Mrs. Pseley is a Canadian, born in Albion township 76 years ago. Mr. Seeley was in his early teens when his par- '^nts, who emigrrated to Brampton, <^nt., brought him to Osprey, where the family settled. There Mr. Seeley 1-ooed and won Miss Martha Hayes, ''e belle of the district, and there the appy couple spent the first half of "leir wedded life. Thirty-one years --ro they moved to their present ' ome, where they have continued heir life of happiness and content- ment, and bid fair to have years yet of wedded bliss. Among the sixty v?uests at the celebration were Mr. and Mrs. Hutch- inson and son. Earl, of Ravenna, and Mr. Ernest Hayes, nephew of the bride, and his wife of Maxwell. A complimentary address was read by the youngest son, William, and the groom of 60 years was presented with T diamond pin from the sons residing •^ the West, and a gold headed ebony ne from the other members of the â- \mily while a diamond brooch and , diamond ring were given to the bride, j Mr. Seeley is an enthusiastic ! Flesherton hereby give . notice, that ham,' Elma D^Lxorrd Fredd e P^t m respect to all lands situated with- ridge absent rreaaie rart in the said village of Fesherton. and <,_ p.. '^,. , . ,. „ , which are advertised for sale for r»nn« f n ,L*"«''l'"' Verda taxes by the County Treasurer of the J^a ' pu"l IT^''1\ i!"" '^"'^'''• County of Grey, on the Seventh day L'"'*" P'*"" Elsie Plantt. of November 1927.1f the price offer- _, '''â- â€¢ "• Hedley Lehman, Hazel ed for any land at the adjourned sale ^"'â- "«''' Archie Laughlin. Bert Smith, P*"*"*^^""*" "^ ®^ years' standing and subsequent to the said Seventh day *'*'"*f'*s Morgan. i i that time he has only missed one of November 1927, is less than the ^'"â- "''«'" o" the roll 36 } "^*felfth of July celebration. The amount due for arrears of taxes. ^- JOHNSTON Teacher, j <""uple are members of the Anglican charges and costs in respect of said ' ' â€" I f'^urch, and Mr. Seeley is a staunch lands, or if no price is offered there- ^ **"8f® eagle, with a wing spread ' <>nservative. They were toasted by for at said adjourned sale, the Mun- ot seven feet, was shot down between ' „" M-'embly. response being made bv icipality of the VUlage of Flesherton Meadowvale and Streetsville by Allan v *«*'«y.^ ^^ « characteristically wiir purchase the .aid l«>ds for the Secord. of 21 Wilson avenue The """^ ^^^Jll amount due thereon, and let all ner. k;~i u. j -j ^. """"'"^ \ "« _ sons take notic h.^J? *" "^^ Sat jLw « "^ ^v f*"^' '"'''"''' <^-*^""-l "'^ »"""« -oek Dated at Flesherton this 8rd day ^^1 ..> I^ i * turkey twice its fai,^ , to pay its way bv »86. The of October. 1927,-Tho.. Gayto^, 7" •""• •»<» when sighted by Mr. oitv -^.mcil footed the bill bv a votP TreMurer of the vHlag. of Fleaher- ^^^'^ '» -" «>eing chased by a flock of 13 *o 1. The total receipt^ L the - - -'^^yr *** "®'"' week vire $17,460. ton. BATES BURIAL CO. FUNERAL SERVICE NEW MODERN FUNERAL P.\RLORS 122-124 Avenue Road, TORONTO Telephone: KIngsdale 4344 J. W. Bate.. R. Macidocks. HOUSE OF QUALI-rV F R E S H or SPECIAL PRICES On Cooking Onions in 50 i 00 lb. sacks. CLOVER HONEY Of the very choicest in 5 and 10 lb. pails. EVERYTHING RIGHT G R O C E R I E S W. J. STEWART 81 SONS nour. FMd. Flesherto The Right Timi For new shippers to start is right now :ason. You w^ll ' CREAM TO US. season. You w^ll find it profital>Ie if'you\ring'ytu^ Th ere affects th/n^^ "'" ^'â- ^^^"8: cream, which aftects the pnce you get. By selling your cream to us you will be assured the very best gradL beclse you ^an deliver the cream more prom'ptly. ^; IT::!S an for It promptly and have it graded in the shortest im possible thereby assuring you of Special No. 1 grading. \\ e are proving this to our present pat- rons, Highest market prices and Satisfaction Guaranteed Hop St Test Markdale Creamery and Produce Co. .MARKDALE, ONTARIO. Honest Weiflit PHONE'66

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