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} WKDNESDAV, OCTOBER U, 1933 THE FLESIiERTON ADVANCE THE FLESHERTON ADVANCE PublUhed on CoUingwood street, Flesherton, Wednesday of each ' week. Circulation over 1000, ' Price in Canada |2.00 per year, when paid in advance $1.50. Id paid in advance $2.0U. ' U. S. A. $2.50 per year, when W. H. THURSTON. r. J. THURSTON. • - Editor Assoc. Editor EDiTORIAI. .NOTES iWe noticed a rather pertinent re- mark in an exchange last wee'k. "The world would be far better off if the enerpy spent in Ketting even was uneii in getting ahead." • • • This week we have the unpleasant dirty of reporting a large numbei of denths that have taken place in thi.s district during the pa.st week. The loss of these good citizi-Tis will be felt in their respective conuimnit- ies and sympathy is extended to al! those bereaved of loved ones. • • • The government refunding loan which was launched Tuesday appears to be havinir a great reception, as on the fir.st day almost half the offer- ing wa-s disposed of to interested in- vestor.-;. Particulars of this offej- ing can be found on this page. • • • Despite unfavorable weather the Provincial Plowing Match, near Owen Sound, is drawing large crowds, ano the exhibitions of skill with the plow is a real education for the farmer. The eyes of rural Ontario are now focused on Grey County, which i;- enjoying the first Provincial Plow- ing in its history. There is also a large demonstration of farm machin- ery, electrical and household mach- ines that is also well worth viewing. PRICEVILLE TORONTO LINE NORTH Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McKoe and son Billie, of Toronto were callers at J A. Lever's a short time ago. Mr. Clarence Stafford of Toronto visited over the holiday with hi.s par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Stafford. Mr. and Mrs. John Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Morgan ana family of Moorefield, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon McMullen and daughter of East .Mountain were visitnrti at J. A. Lever's recently. Miss Bella Mitchell and sister of Toronto were holiday visitors wth Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Littlejohns. Mrs. Albert Stewart attended the wedding of htr ne|>lu>w, .Mr. Ros.': Perigoo, and Miss M. Davey in To- ronto last week. Week end visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stewart were: Mr. and Mrs. L II. Perigop, daughter Kath- leen, son, Douglas, and Mr. iJuncan Falconer of Toronto; .Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Cohjuette and family, also Mis.= Quetnie Kaitting of Owen Sound. AUCTION SALE of Farm Stock, Implemcnls and Es- tate «{ the laic JOHN OTTEWELL on l.ol »). (on. 12. ToHn-liip of Osprey. Tlic farm consisUng of five hundred acres more or les.s, will Jk- offered lor sale, subjt'ct to a rc.crvf bid on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20th. The follovvini; will be olfcrcd for >alc: CATTLE â€" Red cow rising 4 yr.s. duo on May 20; Red cow rising II yrs due Feb.; Roan cow rising G yrs. duo May; Red steer lising 2 yrs.; Red heifer rising .1 yrs., supposed to be in calf; 2 Steer Calves, rising one year; Cow I yrs. old; Cow .'{ yrs. old. HORSES â€" niack Ixwac, II yeai old; Grey Hor.<e, aged; Horse Colt 2 yi. old. •SWINK â€" 2 Pigs, 8 months old. weight 150 lbs. and 175 lbs. IMPLMME.VT.S, ETC. _ 1 get Double Harness with collars; 1 Set Single llarnesn; 2 Neckyokes; Logg- ing chain; Crow bar; 2 Scoop Shov- els; Cow Bell; Wh»-el Barrow; Pig Crate; Top Buggy; 10 Iloe Drill; 13 Tooth Cultivator; M. U. Binder, 6 ft. cut, nearly new; Set of Sleighs; Quanttity of Lumber; 4 Tine Manure Fork; 2 three tine Pitch Forks; Root Scuffler; Turnip Sower, single; Fann- ing Mill; Single! Walking Plow, 21 Fleury; Two Eurrow plow, Cockahutt Steel l>and Roller; Set Iron Harrow* 4 section; Set Doubletrees; Gravel Bottom; Speight Wagon; Hay Rack; .Water Barrel; Lock Chain; Wood Rack; 2 Goat Skin Robes; Cream Separator; House Furniture; Potat- oe»; 80 Hens and ChleVens; 17 Cordu of Wood. HAY AND ORAIN â€" Quantity of Hay and Straw; 100 Bus. Oats; fiC Buii. Barley. TERMS â€" Cash. No reserve as the estate muct be wound up. Sale at 1 o'clock p.m. WM. KAITTINT,, Auctioneer. W. E. MYRES. Clerk Mr. and Mrs. John McRae moved to Owen tJound last week to ^peno the winter with their son, Duncan. 'Miss Sadie Vause went to Torontc last week for a visit. CH)ngratulations to Miss Annie Mc- L«od and Mr. Bill McKechnie, whc were married Saturday. .Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Tucker, .Mr Cha.s. Tucker and aunt, .Mrs. Chi^lett from the west, visited Sunday at the home of Mr. Henry Tucker. Mr. David Hincks and daughtois Mrs. Stanley Harrison, Mrs. Chas Tuoker and Gerald spent the week ena visiting friends in Arthur and Gueljih Miss Eva Carson, Toronto, si>ent the week end at her home. Hei mother returned wtih her on Mondaj for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hincks ana sister, Jean, of Toronto spent the week end here. Mr. Donald Stewart returned home after spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. Wm. Bell, in Paisley. Mr. David Brodie, Mr. Colin Mc- Caul and sisters, Bessie and Cather- ine, of Toronto and Mr. Jim Small ot Dromorc spent Thanksgiving at Mr. Ben McKenzie's. •Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richardson and son, Donald, Toronto, spent the week end at her mother's. Mrs. John McFarlane of Toronto spent the week end at her parental home. Miss Jean McLean and friend oi Toronto spent the week end with hei father, Mr. Hector 'McLean. Miss McCannell, a returned miss- ionary, gave a spendid address on Sunday in the Presbyterian church Mr. and Mrs. A. L. lllnck.s and fam- ily attended the jved^Jing dinner on Saturday at the home of Mr. W. Hay Swinton Park, In honor of the bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. Angus Mac- Donald of Toronto. Rev. Irwin of Toronto is visiting his cousins, the Misses Edith and Bertha James. Rev. C. S. Jones and wife and son, Eric, and granddaughter of Cooksville si)ent the week end visiting friends here. Mrs. (Stanley Maltby of Toronto spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Buckham. Miss Esther Mclnnls of Toronto spent the week end at her home. Anniversary services on Sunday at .St. Columba church were largely at- tended at both services. Special music by the choir, a.ssisted by the Salem riuaitette, composed of Messrs. Arthur Richardson, Ed. Heard, Thos Wfir i»nd Edwin Fowler. In the morning they sang "The Beautiful Land". The special minister was Rev. C. Sinclair Jones of Cooksville a former pastor here. In the even- ing Mr. Jones took for his subject 'The Prodigal Son". lie was assist- ed in the servkci by the pastor. Rev. J. A. Moir and Rev. Irwin of Toron- to. The (|uartettc contributcul two numbers, "The Harbor Bar", and "Let the Lower Lights be Burning". The -hoir also I'endertd an anthem and a -;olo was given by a huly from To- ronto, a friend of Miss Mabel Pars- low. A fowl supper wa ; held the r<>llowing evening, when the ladies i-i'ivi'd a splendid supper of all good things to oiit, along with plenty of fowl, after which a program was held in the auditorium of the church with Rev. J. A. Moir, presiding. Rev. Jones, Rev. Norman MacDor.ald and Rev. Scott, Flesherton, gave brief address- i.=i. which Were mueli enjoyed. A iiuarletti' from Durhiini and Mrs. Mc- Ciirr from Durham, contributed a solo which wore heartily applauded. A male (|U:'.rtclte from Eleshcrton, com- posed of MessHB. Robertson, Geo. Cairns, Rev. Scott and Dr. Murray were also pleasing numbers. .\ most â- njoyable evening closed with the .National Anthem. Mr. Bob McKinnon and sisters, Ella and Laura, Tcwonto, were visitors at ^T1â- . Wm. Aldcorn's for ThanksgiTing Congratulation-' to Miss Jessie NIchol and pupils of S. S. No. !>, who were so successful in winning second prize in the school drill and first In the school chorus at the school fair at Edge Hill. Mr. Neil Mclx?an took a truck load of the children on Tuesday to the plowing match in Owen Sound. Miss Marion Mulr of Oro, near Barrio, spent Thankigiving at her home. The W.M.S. and Willing Helpers will hold Uieir monthly meeting on Tuesday, October Kth. Mrs. A. L. Hincks will give the topic. Roll call to be answered by naming a Canadian tree. Lunch committee â€" Sandwich, Mrs. Archie MclA?an; Cake, Mrs. A. E. Ilincka. SHOE REPAIRING AT PRICEVILLE MAXWELL The Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Jas. Ix)n;r on Tuesday, Oct. 17th, instead of Thurs. Oct. 12th, the regular day of moetLng. Holiday visitors in tljSs vicinity were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry LInley ol Owen Sound at .Mr. E. Buckingham's Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cameron ol Owen Sound at .Mr. and Mrs. Priest- ley's, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Holds- worth of Toronto at Mr. Robt. Priest- ko's Jr., Mr. Wm. Allen and sons, Ross and Don, of Detroit with Mr. Geo. Ross, -Messrs. John and Frank M>.Nei!l and Mr. and Mrs. Roberi- ion of Toronto with the Rev. and Mrs. McNeill. Mr. and Mrs. Ren Acheson and children spent the week end with friends at Victoria Corners. Mr. Thompson and Mrs. McDougall a.nd son, David, of Stayner and Mrs McDougall of Regina called on Mr Robert and Miss Ella Allster last week. Mr. and Mrs. Erickson visited ovei the week end with the latter's moth- er, Mrs, Jane Seeley. There will be no service In the United church here next Sunday on account of Thanksgiving service in the Wareham church. Mr. Wm. Kerton spent the- week end in Southampton. Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Small and fam- ily of Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. Nell .Mc- Lean and Roy of Durham and Mr. and Mrs. Angus Morrison Jr. of To- ronto spent the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Angus Morrison and family. On Monday, October 0th I intend opening a shoo repair .'hop in Price- vllle. First ria.s.-i repairing to *hoii\ and ruWor^; .natisfnction gunrnnteed and prices reasonable. â€"HERBERT EBY. Fog Causes Crash While returning fi-om the Markdale fair on Thursday, Mr. Jas. Leggatt of CoUingwood township suffered two broken ribs and several bruises when a motor car crashed into his buggy, throwing him and a companion to the ground. The accident occurred in a swamp In front of the Swanton farm, two miles north of Flesherton and is attributed to heavy fog, ob- scuring the buggy from the vision of the car, driven by Mr. Gordon Ingles of Markdale. The buggy was badl> .smashed, although not much damage was done to the car. Mr. Leggatt was driving a team of horses and leading two others when the crash occurred. One of the colts was locat- ed then but the other three horse.^ were found ne.xt ni.orn3ng in the bush at the rear of Thos. Lever'.- farm, none the worse of their c.x- pc'iience. INFANT DAl'Cillil'H OK MR. AND MRS. H. .McCtlARRV DIi:.^ Our deepest sympathy is e-xlendcr! I ' .Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McQuan i> cf .Maxwell, in the death of thiii infant daughter, Alberta. The fun cial was held from the parental lioiii', on Wednesday, Oct. .'!rd, to Maxwi'i' united cemetery. The sc-rvice w:i conducted by Rev. W. F. Dean o: Feveisham, who took his text St M:>.tlhew 18:.-!. Mr. and Mrs. Dear rendered a duet "I'M Going The le .\ri' Lou?," while other hymns wir, "When He Cometh," and "Safe ii the Arms of Jesus." The funeral was largely attended by ridativcs ant- neighbors. There were many beautiful flora' tributes from sympathizing friend; and neighbors and were carried 1).\ Lillian Poole, Eunice Thompson ILizmI Priestly and Elda Morrison. Till' pallbearers were Evelyn and lli> Sornberger, Edith Morrison anc Vtdda Hroderk-k. Those from a distance who attend- ed Iha funeral were Mr. and Mrs .Mien .Mills and son, Roy, Mr. am Mrs. Harvey Mills and daughter Dora, ami Mis. Tloar, all of Honey wood, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Blakey o' Wareham and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nixon and Mr. Tom Wilton, Dundalk. Besides the sorrowing parents there are loft to moHrn Joe, aged 7, Elsie aged 6 and Bennett aged U. Weekly Crop Report Recent showers have brought re- sults over most of Ontaricj, according to reports ot Agricultural Reprosont- atlres. This is particularly tdiwe In Eastern Ontario, where pastures arc reported good and Wve stock in a mtich improved condition. Addition- al moisture is needed in some sections of Western and Central Ontario, where fall wheat is reported patchy and pastures short. Fall wheat acre- ages In many counties is reported at from 25 per cent to fiO per cent above that sown in 19.'}2. The apple crop generally V reiH)rted heavy, with fruit well-colored and of good (pmlity. .Splendid progress is being made with fall work, fall plowing and after-har- vest cultivation being well advanced. Ceylon Resident Dies The subject of this sketch was born CH years ago on the 2nd Concession of Brant, Bruce lounty, the son ot James McWhInney and Frances Har- rison. After a lengthy illness, borne with christian fortitude, he passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 4th. On December 21st, 1892, he was married to Eliza Willis, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Willis, Normanby township. Mrs. Cecilia Archibald is the only -surviving child, a son, Gordon, having died ten years ago. Mr. McWhInney was a farmei until 1923, when he retired and came to Ceylon to reside. He was an elder in the Hanover Presbyterian church for several years. The funeral was held on Friday from his late residence in Ceylon to Hanover, the service being conducted by Rev. Miller. The pa.',lbearers were Wm. S. Willis of Allan Park Norman Willis of Palmerston, Tal- mon Ash of Chesley, Willard and Clayton McWhInney of Irish Lake and Earl Maycock of Markdale. Friends from a distance who at- tended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Willis and family, Palmer- ston; Mrs. Dave Willis, Hanover; Mr. and Mrs. Will Switzer and son, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Willis, Allan Park; .Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Collins, Tara; Mr. and Mrs. Talmon Ash, Chesley; Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Clark, Tara; Mrs. Geo. Acton. Mrs. Robt. Acton, Glamis; Mr. and Mrs. Will Maycock, Hanover, Earl Maycock, Markdale; Mi-ss Margaret Quirk, Hanover; Mr. and Mrs. PhofI and Miss M. Cook and Mr. Albert Cook, Maple Hill; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ross, Maxwell; Mr. A. Hergott and sons and Mrs. N. McCannell, Proton Station. A large number of Ceylon people and vicinity attended the fun- eral and several cars went with the funeral cortege to Hanover, wheri. there were waiting a very large number of old friends and neighbors who conveyed their .iympathy to ilit bereaved ones. A very sad incident li the fact that the sorrowing widow was unable to attend the funeral service, owing to a lenghy illness. Two grandchildren, Lloyd and Harv- ey Archibald and two brothers, John of Irish Lake an I Rev. William Mc- WhInney of Kamsack, Sask., are also left to mourn. The Late Jobn Wiley There passed away early Saturday morning, September 30th, Mr. John Wiley of New England district, 7th line of Euphrasia, a very highly re- spected resident and a pioneer of that locality. The late Mr. Wiley who was 84 years of age had been ailing since April and was confined to his bed for some months, death being due to the infirmities of age. iMr. Wiley was the eldest of a fam- ily of twelve stalwart eons and daugh- ters of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wiley, who are natives of England. He was born near Toronto. When he was about seventeen years of age the fam- ily moved to Euphrasia which was at|| that time mostly forest and took up land which is still owned by members of the family. With the -exception of the years spent on a farm in the neighborhood of Maxwell, Mr. Wiley lived continuously at New England, or Wodehouse, a-s the post office es- tablished years later was named. Al- ways interested in the welfare of the community Mr. Wiley until retarded by advancing years -was very active in the work of the local Methodist church and for over 40 years was secretary of the Sunday school. Mrs. Wiley, previous to her marriage, Miss Eliza McVfee, predeceased him some sixteen yeai-s ago. Surviving are two daughters and a son, Mrs. John Morrison, Samuel, lifinr. on the homestead and Misa Mary who resided with her father and gave him most faithful and tend- er care. Surviving also are three brothers and two sisters, Robert H. Wiley and Samuel of Wodehou«e and James of Owen Sound; Mrs. John Spauls, living near Clarksburg and Mis. Joseph Proctor of Caledon East The funeral took place on Monday to New England church. The pastor, Rev. F. McCauslan, was assisted by Rev. J. R. Wilkinson of Temple HilL Mrs. N. Rorke and Miss Emily Law- son sang "Good Night," as a duet, and the choir as a voluntary sang "Going Down the Valley." Beautiful floral offerings spoke of the love and sympathy of many friends. The pallbearers, all nephews of the deceased, were John McAfee, Willard, Gordon, James, George and Frank Wiley. The body was laid to rest in the New England cemetery. IN MEMORIAM SORNBERGER â€" In loving mem- ory of a dear husband and father, .\lvie Sornberger, who passed away on October 12th, 1932. This day brings to memory A loved one laid to rest, Those who think of him today Are those who loved him best. â€" Sadly missed by his Wife and Family. Canadian dollar is having its upa and downs.. Maybe that's why it hops every time we try to grab it. Canada has about 350 million acres of land suitable for farming purposes and of this total 163 millions art in occupied farms of which nearly 86 million acres are improved land. A prominent ih.vucjan ailvised n- g.iinst forcing n child to oat. Fortun- 1 ntoly that is necessary only in lar.' in-'t!>ni'!'«. r ^v:^V GOVERNMENT OF THE DOMINION OF CANADA 1933 REFUNDING LOAN The Dominion of Canada offers for public subscription Two-year 334% Bonds, due 15th October, 1935 Issxic Price: 09.50 and accrued interest, yiddimj SJo^o to maturity. Six-year 4% Bonds, due 15th October, 1939 7ssue Price: 99.00 and accrued interest, yielding 4.19% to maturity. Twelve-year 4% Bonds, due 15th October, 1945 Issue Price: 96.50 and accrued interest, yielding 4-38% to maturity. Principal payable without charge in lawful money of Canada, at the office of the Minister of Finance and Receiver General of Canada at Ottawa, or at the office of the Assistant Receiver General at Halifax, Saint John, Charlottetown, Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Regina, Calgary or Victoria. Interest payable half-yearly, 15th April and 15th October, in lawful money of Canada,' without charge, at any branch in Canada of any Chartered Bank. Deiiortii nations Two-year Bonds, $1,000 Six-year Bonds, $500 and $1,000 Twelve-year Bonds, $100, $500 and $1,000 Cash Subscriptions Cash subscriptions will be received only for the Six-year 4'^o Bonds and for the Twelve-year 4% Bonds. All cash subscriptions tcill be .iiAjecl to alhlmfiit. Following the announcement of the plan of allotment, delivery of interim certificates against payment in full for the bonds allotted will be promptly effected. ' Refunding Subscriptions Holders of Vfctpry Loan 5;-i2% Bonds due »st November. 1933, afler iktaching atui retaining the coumi (Ixw Id November next, may, for the jieriod during which the subscription lists are open, tender their bonds in lieu of cash on subscriptions for a Tike par value of bonds in one or more maturities of the new issue and receive allotment in full with prompt delivery. The surrender value of the Victory SJ-^Vo Bonds will be as follows: 100% of their par value on subscriptions for the Two-year 3'o''^, Bonds and the Six-year 4'.i) Bonds. 10014% of their par value on subscriptions for the Twelve-year 4% Bonds if effected on or before 16th October, and 100',^ of their par value after that date. No accrued interest on the new bonds will be charged on refunding subscriptions if effected on of before 16th October. After that date accrued interest from 15th October will be charged. Holders wUl receive in cash the difference between the surrender value of their Victory Bonda and the cost of the bonds of the new issue. The amount of this Loan is limited to $££5,000,000. The Loan is authorized under Act of the Parliament of Canada, and both principal and interest are a charge on the Consolidated Revejine Fund of Canada. The proceeds of this Loan will retire $169,971,850 Dominion of Canada 6)4% Bondt maturing 1st November, 1933, and $40,000,000 short-term Treasury Bills. The balance irill be used for the general purposes of the Government. Subscriptions unll be received and receipts issued by any branch in Canada of any Chartered Bank and by Recognized Dealers, from whom may be obtained application forms and copies of the official jn-ospectus containing c^^mpkie details of the Loan. A pplications will not be valid on forms other than those printed by the King's Printer. The subscription lists xriU open on 10th October, 1933, and xviU close on or befort i4ih October, 1933, with or without notice, at the discretion of the Minister of Finance. DifARTMUtT or FiNAIIrl, t>rr»w,», lOtii Uc-roitn, lt3S. • • * « • , t \ i * 1 • .1 r - .

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