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V \l ®(jje fkfsA^ttion %ivmcit. Vol. 53; No. 45 WEDNESDAY. APRIL 18. 1934 W. H. Thurston & Sea, Propfielors EUGENIA ROCK MILLS FEVERSHAM Are we goings to have spring now? The monthly meeting of the Wo- men's Association of the United church will be held dn the basement of the church on Tlhursday afternoon, April 19, at 2.30 o'clock. We hope all members will be present, visitors welcome. The three-month term ot the three units will close on that date and each captain will give a report. A program will be given. We extend our sympathy to the Armstrong family of Kimberley and relatives in the loss* of their father, the late Mr. James Armstrong, whose funeral took place Tuesday afternoon of this week. Mrs. Wm. Walker Sr. and Mrs. (Wilson of the village are eisters of the deceased. Mr. Jack Jamieson of Toronto vis- ited over the week end with his par- ents, Mr.jand Mrs. Fred Jamieson. Little Miss Agnes Johnson of To- ronto is spending a while with her cousin, little Miss Margaret Mac- Millan. Miss Hilda Genoe of Ceylon is with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver TJurner, IQth Line, at present. Miss Beta Genoe of Owen Sound is spending a few holidayf^ with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Genoa. The official board meeting of the United church oircuits of Eugenia, Maxwell, Mt. Zio'n and Wareham was held at Eugenia United church on Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pedlar of the 4th Line visited one day recently with Mr. Robt. Plantt. IMr. Fred Plantt, accompanied by Mr. T. R. McKenzie of Portlaw, vis- ited with the former's father on Mon- day. Mrs. Elwood Partridge and baby, Shirley, of Rock Mills spent a few days- the past week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sutton of Flesh- erton visited with Mr. and Mrs. Court Smith on Sunday. VICTORIA CORNERS Mrs. Hodgins, who has been staying at Mr. A. Stinson's during Mrs. Stin- son's absence in Toronto, was called home on Wednesday, on account of the illness of her husband, Mr. Hugh Hodgins. Mrs. Tucker of Vamey is visiting at Mr. Jas. Best's. Mrs. Linton and Peggy visited S couple of days last week with her sister in Owen Sound. Mrs. Smith of Homings Mills is visiting her sister, Mrs. Walter Nichol. The W. A. met at the church last Wednesday afternoon for their AprU meeting. Beautiful spring like weather at time of writing with the snow nearly all gone again. Mrs. Robt. Lee of Owen Sound is visiting with her sister, Mrs. Dick Clark. Mr. Ned Croft was busy the past few days buzzing wood for a few of the farmers. The mill commenced work on Tues- day. There is a large stock of logs in this year which will keep them busy for several months. Mr. Driffil is back again as sawyer. Mr. Ch«s. Newell received the sad news on Monday of the death of his father, the late Mr. George Newell, who passed away Monday morning at 9 O'clock at his home near Dur- ham. The deceased was in his 80th year. He leaves to mourn his loss his aged wife, five sons and three daughters, namely: Chas. and W. J. of Flesherton ; John, George and Lewis of Durham; Mrs. Allan McKinnon ot Port Arthur; Mrs. Thos. Whitmore and Mrs. Nassau Whitmore of Dur- ham. The funeral will be held from the home on (Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment will be made in Durham cemetery. â- â€¢ .A MAXWELL Mr. and Mrs. Win Kemahan of Toronto are visiting at the former's home. Mrs. J. L. Morrison of Mclntyre visited friends here last week. We are sorry to report Mrs. Sarah Guy very ill at present. We hope to hear of her improvement soon. Mrs. Yearly of Toronto is with her aunt, iMrs. Guy. The pancake social, under the aus- pices of the Guild of St. Mary's church was a very enjoyable affair. They had a good program and all enjoyed the pancakes and maple syrup, also pie and cake. Mr. ,Wm. Kerton has returned from Toronto. PORTLAW PUBLIC SCHOOL Insurance of air Sorts Phone 87. Thotnbury, and I'll call Stan. THURSTON Sr. 4th â€" Elmer Jamieson, Grace Jamieson. Jr. 4th â€" Myrtle Croft, Sadie Mc- Kee, Mabel Blakey, Harry Badgerow. Sr. 3rd â€" Alice Shier, Bernict Plantt, Marjorie Pedlar. Jr. 3rd â€" Louisa Boyce, Elda Ped- lar. Sr. 2nd â€" Mary Fisher, Bob Nick- oils, Mabel Blackburn, George Boyce, Harold Phillips. Jr. 2nd â€" Stanley Taylor, Evelyn Frost, Bob Blakey. Sr. 1st â€" Jim Nickolls, Fred Shier. Jr. 1st â€" Gladys Jamieson, Chestei Plantt, Marjorie Jamieson, Kathleen Croft. Sr. Pr. â€" Donald Meldrum. Jr. Pr. â€" Gordon Nickolls, Victor White, Donald ISheardown, Evelyn Shier. ^H. E. HEARD, Teacher. Rev. Mr. Shannon has gone to his home in London, Ont, where he in- tends to stay with his family for a while before entering on his pastor- ial duties on his new charge. Mr. and Mrs. Ned Croft and fam- ily of Rock Millsi spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Osborne. Mrs. G. Bby visited in Owen Sound with her daughter, Mrs. Thos. For- sythe last week. Mrs. Thomas Hamlin of Toronto is visiting with her brother, Mr. Fred Spofford and family. Miss Rosie McGirr is visiting with friends in London, Ont., at present. IMi'. and Mrs. Forsythe of Owen Sound spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Eby. Rev. Glenn held his first semces on this charge at Maple Valley, Sing- hampton and Feversham last Sunday. The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyter- ian church held a social evening at Mrs. McGirr's and presented Rev. Shannon with a fountain pen before his departure. PRICEVILLE SAUGEEN JUNCTION Try a "Small Advt. S New Chevrolet Prices X Chevrolet Master Series I j: Coach $905.00 Special Coach .... $973.00 Coupe $874.00 Sedan $978.00 Special Sedan .... $1046.00 Chevrolet Stand'd Series Coach $787.09 Coupe $771.00 Sport Roadster .... $740.00 Used Cars We have a good choice of used cars on hand jusi now and all rarin' to go. Come in and see them. 1931 Ford Tudor .... 1931 Ford Coupe .. 1929 Chev. Coach .. 1928 Pontiac 3edan.. 1931 Durant Sedan 1926 Ford Tudor .... 1926 Chev. Coupe .. Dominian Tires 4.40x21 4.50x20 4.50x21 $5J2S 4.75x19 5.85 5.00x19 5.90 5.00x20 5.25x18 8.15 SIMMS BATTERIES 11 Plate $5.75 13 Plate 7.25 - 13 Plate, heavy M5 D. McTavish & Son FLESHERTON, ONTARIO $325 300 295 200 325 75 95 6.65 7.25 7.40 Mr. James Pritch^rd returned home after visiting a few weeks with his sister in Newmarket. Miss Elva Batchelor of Dundalk visited over the week end at her home. We welcome Mt. and Mrs. Joe Sewell of Vandeleur to our neighbor- hood. We are sorry to report 'Mirs. Joe Watson quite ill and also Mrs. Donald McDougal who has erysipelas in the face. Mr. and Mrs. Wes. Dever of Pro- ton visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom White. Our sympathy is extended to Mrs. Bert Badgerow in the death of her father, Mr. James Brown, of Mark- dale. Mrs. Sam Batchelor visited a few days with Mr. John F. Batchelor of Bethel. A numlser in this vi:iinity have tapped the maples. Mrs. Joe Park visited recently with her mother in Dundalk. Miss Marguerite Mills spent the holidays with her grandparents in Dundalk. A number from here attended the presentation at Proton for Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lyons last Friday even- ing. PROTON STATION Mr. Hugh Hodgin suffered a slight stroke last week. We are glad to report there is some improvement in his condition. Mr. Stanley Lyons bought from Mr. Sam Batchelor the twenty-five acre lot on the Proton sideroad, west of the railway track. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Watson of Mt. Zion neighborhood are moving into Mr. Ed. Stinson's house on the side- road. Mr. Lloyd Wauchope is relieving the section foreman at Berkeley. Mr. Robt. Neilson of Owen Sound visited his relatives at Proton Sta- tion. Mrs. Wauchope is visiting friends in the neighborhood. IMr. Alex. Sherson and friend, Miss Green, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lome Hodgin. Mr. Robt. Vause of Toronto spent the week end with his family at the Junction. The special meeting of U.S.S. No. iZ will be held on Saturday 21st, at 1 o'clock. An election of trustee and other business that may arise, will be ' dealt with. I Mr. John McRae nonagenarien, ! hale and hearty, returned to his home here on Tuesday noon train, after spending the winter with his son in Owen Sound. Mrs. McRae it not yet able to make the journey. Teachers home on their short holi- day have all radiated to their respec- tive academies, glad no doubt! to get back to work. Mr. Frank P. Reiley made a busi- ness trip to Toronto, T)uesday. Opening of the gates of the dam in good time, made assurance of its safety, more satisfying. Mrs. D. G. McLean, after spending the winter with her daughter, Olive, (Mrs. II. Richardson), TJoronto, re- turned to her home here on Tuesday in good health; leaving all friends in a similar condition. Mr. Clark of Rock Mills, new as- sessor, started in to value this pro- gressive town this week. Mr. and Mrs. Bowes of near Mark- dale visited Sunday at the home ol the latter's sisters, Misses James. Rev. J. A. Moir, M.A., announces he will take the service on Sunday morning, April 22nd. He ia making progress with his Dr. brother at Peterboro. Service was taken in the morning on Sunday by Mr. J. M. McGillivray who enlarged upon trust and service, living hope, faith and happiness, with hymns suitable thereto. The even- ing service was taken by principal Shackleton and Miss E. McHugh. teacher, giving a fine explanation ol her reading. Readings were given by the leader, a "Boy and Angel". The Fool's Prayer," and "Chambered Nautilus." Miss Anna McLean gavt a solo, "The Child's Prayer," and Mr McGillivray led in prayer. The "Famous Women's Pageant' that created so many favorable im- pressions and expressions of pleasure will again be given here on Friday. April 20th and at Flesherton on the 26th. This is an educative, as well as a pleasurable event, well worth patronizing. CEYLON On Tuesday night neighbors and fijiends gathered at the home ol Mr. and Mrs. Hughie McLean to spend a social evening Tvith them before leaving for their new home back of the Glen, known as the Courtz farm. About 50 were pres- ent and spent the evening in music and dancing. At an appropriate time Hughie was asked to come for- ward and an address was read by Mrs. Patterson and a purse of money was presented to him by Mr. J. D. Campbell. Hughie thanked them all foi their kindness, after which lunch was served. All wish Hughie success in his new home. Mrs. D. G. McLean returned home a.fter spending 'the winter mo.iths with her daughter, Mrs. H. Richard- son, Toronto. Miss Monica Lambert, who is train- ing for a nurse in the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, is enjoying holidays at the home of her uncle and aunt. Rev. and Mrs. Sutherland. Mr. Gilvray McLean, Tiverton, vis- ited last week at his home. IMrs. Spicer and family, who spent the winter in Priceville, moved back to the farm this week. Mr. Innis McLean has gone to To- ronto, where he has secured a posi- .tion. Mr. John McMillan, Owen Sound, is with has mother, who is under the doctor's care. Miss Jean Collinson spent the week end in Mount Forest. ' Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bailey of Shrig- ley were visitors last week with Mrs. D. Macphail. Mr. Lloyd Genoe, Eugenia, has tak- en a position with IMr. J. F. Collin- son. The Ladies' Aid will meet Wednes- day, the 25th, at Mrs. Will. Gibson's at 2 p.m. Lunch â€" cake, Mrs. Patti- son, Mrs. Knox; sandwiches, Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. D. McLeod. Under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Mr. Cooper put on an evening of lantern slides last Friday. The pic- tures shown were Captain Kidd and Charlie Chaplin. The proceeds a- mounted to $7.66. A hearty vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Cooper at the close of the evening:. Osprej Council Tile weatherman was very kind to the members of tlie Osprey municipal council who gathered together once more for their regular called meeting in tlie Orange hall at Maxwell on Sat- urday, April 14tli. Mr. Albert Wil- ton failed to appear which called for considerable comment as Dame Rumor has it that he was to resign his seat as councillor, however no word 'was receivel from him, so business was done as usual. The clerk was called on to i-ead the minutes of the pi-eced- ing meeting which were confirmed and passed, after which the reeve called on any of the i-atepayers (of which there were quite a number) to lay their praise, criticism or com- plaints before the chair. Ml'. Carson of Melancthon township responded with a request for the re- pair of a section of the South Line as the reeve, Mr. Taylor, is commission- er of that division. Mr. Carson was sent home happy with the promist that his w^ants will be looked after in the future. Mr, T. Stewart Cooper was present and requested an opportunity to ex- plain the benefits of the Seed Grain Subsidy Act and after a barrage of pointed questions by the members of the council. They were profuse in their thanks to him for his interest, but were unanimous in not having anything more to do with it. Mr. Stewart of Markdale was pres- ent and addressed the council on the merits of placing the towrnship insur- ance with his company and after quot- ing a price was informed he will be given an equal opportunity in June â- when the present policy expires. Owing to the slow payment of tax- es outstanding, the council was com- pelled to pass Bylaw No. 10, auth- orizing the borro\ving of an addit- ional $6000 to meet the county rate and pay school rates etc. Dr. R. W. Lindsay of Feversham addressed the council on topics ot public health and assured the mem- bers of the Board of Health of his earnest co-operation upon his appoint- ment as Medical Officer of Health, authorized under Bylaw No. 11. The road superintendent which has been the bone of contention among the members for some time, again cam« up for discussion, which re- sulted in a motion being passed order- ing the present superintendent to re- turn all books and records in his possession by Saturday, April 21st, and the clerk was authorized to ad- vertise for new applications. A relieved expression was regist- ered in the faces of the members of the council when the clerk informed them that there were no accounts to he paid this month, an experience which has not happened for many years. As there was no other bu8;;ui38 brought to their attention the meet- ing was adjourned until Saturday, May 26, when again they will asse^-'ulj to hear and consider any compla;.ii3 in the assessment roll of 1934 at iha hour of 10 a.m. at Maxwell. Artemesia CoHocil Artemesia township council met at the council chambers, Flesherton, on Monday, the second day of A;n-i:, iy34. The members were all present the reeve presiding. The minute^ of last meeting were read and on mot; an adopted. Communications presented v/ m-i from H. L Graham, claim for sh^jp, there being five killed and three in- jwed, valued by Geo. Buchanan ..t §G0.OO and payment ordered; J. , >. Jones letter to reeve asking for re- lief; Municipal Wbrld for sup;)l:?s $1.31, ordered paid; Pay sheet Nf. 'i, in division 1 $5.00; Div. 3, $9.10, parri- ed and ordered paid. Letter frain Deputy Mdnister of Agriculture vt seed loan was read. Judge MorJsy order as to payment of Division Court expenses for the Fifth Division Court, County of Grey, was ordered to be filed. S. L. Squire, secretary ot Ontario Good Roads Association ask- ing $5.00 membership fee for 1;)3{. From the superintendent of C.P.R. re crossing at Lot 137, S.W., say- ing the matter was having the atten- tion of the company. Bylaw No. 05j to appoint weed inspectors: appoint- ing John Dow for south part and El- wood Bowles for north part of tu-A'ii- ship. Harold Knight was refunded $1.03 being an error in his taxes ot 1933. A resolution was passed aacn- orizing County Treasurer to erase all taxes in his books charged aga:.^U lands as reported by the Treasurur. The 0. and A. Co-operative store was ordered paid its account for supplies to Hector McLean family. Rojen Gorley was refunded $2.00 for dos tax said to have been charged in c-ror in 1933. The Treasurer was instiu t- ed to receive from the Collector hi'? Collected Roll for 1933 on the 23 th day of April. The council adjourned. Presentatien At Price^il e A pleasant evening was spc.it on Tilesday last, when about 50 of the neighbors gathered at the ho'ia oi Hughie McLean to bid him favc-.voa. The evening was spent in danci:iT an i playing cards. At an appropnata time Mr. E. J. Sullivan called t!'.2 crowd to order and asked Mrs. Ediar Patterson to read an address nnd a presentation was made to Hughie Mc- Lean of a purse of money. lTup.'hie then thanked the people for their 1 kindnees shown him wli|ile living in this community. Small Advts. Bring Results A woman said she was stunned ai the new» that she'd inherited $25,- 000. We'd look upon that as stH»- ning news too. NOTICE Application for the position of Road Superintendent for the Township of Osprey will be received by the under- signed up to 5 o'clock p.m., Saturday. AprU 28th, 1934. Dated at Feversham, Monday April 16, 1934. â€" C. N. LONG, Clerk. |l BATES BURIAL COY \l 124 Avenue Road Toronto j; DISTINCTIVE FUNERAL SERVICE AT REASONABLE PRICES 'â- } ^ ; PHONES: NIGHT OR DAYâ€" KlnRsdale 4344â€"3456 ; > \ ' Modern Private Chanel ' > I J. W. Bates Fred Maddocks Richard Maddocks, Manager [ ', [ Formerly of Flesherton â-  > MAXWELL knmm CHOReii SUNDAY, APRIL 29th, 1934 10 a.m. â€" Sunday school. 11 a.m. â€" Morning prayer, holy communion and sermon. Preacher â€" Rev. M. F. Oldham of Tara, former rector. General public invited. â- "But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the first-fruits of them that slept" I Corinthian.s 15: 20. " The House ot Qu^l^ty " Purina All Mash Startena A'CHEAPER BAG OF CHICK MASH DOES NO T ALWAYS GIVE YOU A CHEAPER CHICK USE PURINA ALL MASH STARTENA FOR SIX WEEKS, THEN USE GROWENA CHECK- ERS UNTIL THEY GO INTO LAYING PENS AND RAISE A PULLET THAT WILL STAND HEAVY EGG PRODUCTION JAS . A. STEWART FLESHERTON