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^hje /k0l)Mi)ftt AifmMt. VOL. 59; NO. 14 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1939 W. H. THURSTON & SON. Proprirtor» Campaign Closes At 9 P. M. Saturday United Church MAXWELL CHARGE REV. GEO. L. MERCER, B.D., D.D. Minister CHURCH SERVICES SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th, 1939 11 a.m. â€" morning worship, E^uge^ia 2 p.m. â€" Mount Zion. 3.30 p.m. â€" Wareham. 730 p.m.â€" Maxwell. Sapply Preacher â€" Rev. S. W. Mc- Auslan. Visitors and strangers will be given a cordial welcome at all services. NOTES We welcome to the pulpit of the above churches on Sunday the Rev. S. W. McAuslan, former minister of Kimberley United Church, who will also conduct the sendees on the fol- lowing Sunday, Sept. 17th, in the absence of the ministerv Dr. Mercer, who is on holiday. Rev. George A. Williams, B.A., field secretary of the Missionary Depart- ment of the United Church of Canada, will be the guest clergyman in the several churches of the Maxwell charge on Sunday, Sept. 24th. Rev. Williams is known throughout the United Church of Canada as a splendid administrator and powerful preacher. We extend to him a warm welcome on the' occasion of his first visit to this charge. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES Special anniversary services will be held during October, as fallows:, October 1st â€" Wareham. U a.m. and 7.30 p.m. October 8th â€" Maxwell. 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. October 15th â€" Eugenia. 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. October 22nd â€" Mount Zion. 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. Further details of these services will be announced later. FULL SERVICES OFFERED BY ADVERTISING MAN On behalf of the Walsh Advertising Agency, W. George Akins last week wired Hon. Ian McKenzie, Minister of National Defense, offering his and the company's services. Mr. Akins' wire read as follows: "Permit me to offer my personal services and those of our entire organization for recruiting or other public relations efforts." Advertisements are shop windows in print â€" study them! JUDGES - IN - The Flesherton Advance Subscription Campaign Listed below are the names of those who have kindly cj;i- sented to act as judgres and audit the votes in the Flesher- ton Advance Subscription cam- paign: H. C. Francis, Feversham. Rev. McMillan, Flesherton. Mr. R. B. Heard, Flesherton. Mr. H. Corbett, Proton Sta. Rev. A. E. Annis, Markdale. JufiD rediar Died Friday Evening * On Friday evening, Sept. Ist, death again entered into our midst and claimed one of our oldest and most highly respected citizens in the per- son of John Pedlar, in his 81st year. The late Mr. Pedlar had been in delicate health for some time, but only during the past week had he been confined to his bed. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pedlar and was bom at Mariposa, near Lindsay. When about a year and ii half old he came with his parents to reside on the 8th line, near Eugenia, which at that time was nothing but bush and they lived in a shanty until the land was cleared by father and sons. He was married 58 years ago to Miss Matilda McNally, daughter of the late James McNally and together they farmed on the east backline until about 20 years ago, when they re- tired and came to Flesherton to reside. Besid.es his wife he is survived by a family of one son and two daugh- ters: James on the 4th line, Arteme- sia, AUie (Mrs. John Beecroft) of Owen Sound and Pearle (Mrs. Emer- son Wickens) of Flesherton. Five brothers and two sisters also survive: Edward of Singhampton, Luther of Buffalo, Charles of Neepawa, Man., Frank of Lougheed, Alta., Fred of Eugenia, Miss Sarah Pedlar of To- ronto and Ella (Mrs. Jas. Armstrong) of South Porcupine. Three brothers and two sisters predeceased him. The funeral took place on Monday, Septenjber 4th, and was largely at- tended. Service was conducted at the home by Rev. Q. K. MicMillan, pastor of St. John's United Church. Inter- ment was made in the Flesherton cemetery. The pallbearers Were: Messrs. J. E. Milne, H. A. McCaUley, F. H. W. Hickling, Geo. Armstrong, Alex. Henderson and Wm. Caswell. Flower bearers were grandchildren: Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Patton, Mr. atid Mrs. Fred Myles, Marion Wickens, Marjorie and Velda Pedlar. A large number of beautiful floral tributes urrounded the casket in the home. Friends and relatives v,ho attended the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. Towell and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Pedlar of Detroit, Mrs. G. McNally, Mr. Sam McNally. Mr. and Mrs. .\. Clark, Miss Sarah Pedlar, Mrs. Wm. Pedlar, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pedlar ind Miss Delia Pedlar, all of Toronto- John Beecroft. Mr. and Mrs. ^ Mvles and Mrs. J. T. Stratton of Owen Sound: Mrs. F. Thompson and Mr. flnd Mrs. Boves of Chesley: Miss Gertie Pedlar of Txindon; Burton Ped- lar of Sault Ste. Marie. Late AJeX. CarrUinerS lllrS. Jos. UilVer r a^^eb \ Sealed BaUot Box i„ Bank for nnal Three D.y.-Not Even Judges will K.now Results Until Box Opened â€" Your Favorite Candidate Needs Your Assntance During the Next Few Day» Card of Thanks Mrs. Richard Whittaker and family wish to express their profound appre- ciation for the many kind letters, calls and floral tributes extended to them in their recent bereavement, the loss of a beloved husband and respected father. Such acts of kindness assure us we do not bear the burden alone. 1 'Equipp«>d to handle the finest service at moderate prices t Our Beautiful ^ Air / Conditioned Funeral Chapel •t »24 AVENUE ROAD TORONTO. Ont. RICHAKU MADtKK KS. Manaiter FRED R. MADDOCKS. Associate I Member of the Ple(ih«rtoR Old B ovs' A Girls' .AsMciatioii BATES & MADDOCKS Formerly of Flesherton. Out. 124 .\vemif Road. Toronto, Ont. KI. 4344 Our community was saddened when the news spread that Mr. John Alex- ander McKenzie Carruthers (better known as Alex.), had passed suddenly away at his home on Friday night, August 25th. The late Mr. Carruthers had been a life-long resident of this district, being born in March 1867 on the farm on which he died. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Carruth- ers and was widely known and highly respected throughout th« community. The deceased had not been enjoying good health for over a year and his death was not unexpected by the fam- ily, who knew his condition, although it came as a shock at the last with its suddenness. In December, 1896, he was united in marriage to Miss Elea- nor Madill of Eugenia, who survives, together with two daughters, Miss Muriel at home and Mae (Mrs. Chas. Park) of Eugenia, also two sons, Basil of Sault Ste. Marie and Burton at Gold Park, Ont. There are also six grandchildren and three brothers, John and Thomas of Edmonton, Alta., and Ben of Eugenia, and one sister, Annie (Mrs. Harry Wilcox) of Clover- dale, B.C. Two sisters, Mary, passed away many years ago, and Belle (Mrs. Wm. Proctor) died in Edmonton last January. The late Mr. Carruthers had served for five years in the Artemesia Town- ship Council, being elected as council- lor in 1922. He became Deputy Reeve in 1926, but owing to ill health he retired at the end of the f.rst term. He was an active member of the Pres- byterian church, later United Church, and sang in the choir for many years. He was also an Elder of the church. .A.t the age of 18 he joined Eugenia L.O.L. No. 1118 and has been a prom- inent member ever since. He was also a staunch member of Prince .Arthur Lodge No. 333, .A..F.&A.M. The late Mr. Carruthers was a kind neigh- bor and friend and will be greatly missed in this locality. The funeral was held on Monday afternoon, August 28th, from his late lesidence, where a brief service was lield. The remains were taken to the church, which was filled to capacity with friends and neighbors. Rev. Dr. Mercer, officiated, assisted by Rev. S. 'â- ^Ihott, a former pastor, now of Heathcote. Scripture passages were read by Rev. Elliott and 1st Corin- thians: 15 was read by Rev. Mercer. "0 God our Help in Ages Past" was used as the opening hymn, followed hy a comforting prayer by Rev. Elliott. The choir sang "It is well with my soul." Rev. >Jercer delivered the message, taking his text from ohn 14: 27. He spoke very highly of the deceased and his influence in the '•,ome and community. He stated that the Christian religion truly speaks words of comfort to sorrowing hearts of men and women and that the Bible wa.i the only refuge of the heart. The closing hymn was "What a Friend we have in Jesus." Interment was made in the family plot in Thornbury Union Cemetery. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Dave Genoe, John Campbell, Lewis Genoe, Will Gordon, Bert Magec and Fred Jamieson. The beautiful floral tributes that surrounded the casket were a fitting tribute to his character, among the tokens being wreaths from Prince .Arthur Lodge No. 333, Eugeniii 1..0 L. 1118, United Church choir and neighbors and friends. Friends from a distance attent'ing the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Basil Carruther and son and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Scott of Sault Ste. Mario. Mr. and Mrs. Nerval Henchan. Mrs. David Henchan and Mr. Ben Henchan, all of Beston. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Holman and daughter, Marion. Miss Henry, Miss Jean Carruthers of West Monk- ton. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Carruthers, Mr. ami Mrs. .las. Hutton and Mrs. Will Carruthers of Toronto. To the sorrowing wife and family Wo extend our profound '»ymr>athy. The family circle has been broken. .â- V link pone from the chain: But though they're parted for a while TVev know they'll meet again. <5omp day thev hope to miH>t him. Some day. they know not when. Thev sh.'^ll meet in a better land And never part again.. Relatives and friends were shocked â-  when word was received of the passing I early Sunday morning of Florence M. Die, wife of Joseph E. Oliver, at the Hamilton Sanitarium. The late Mrs. Oliver, who was 40 years of age, was the daughter of Mr. i and the late Mrs. Richard Die of ' King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, and I came here a bride at the close of the Great War. They lived at Toronto i and the OD.R. for some years. Later Mrs; Oliver was a patient in Hamil- ton Sanitarium for about six years. Following her recovery she lived in Toronto and only Saturday made a splendid trip back to Hamilton again, but passed away early Sunday I morning. Surviving are two children, Eric, 16 years, and Hazel, 15. The^ate Mrs. Oliver's father, Mr. Richard Die, and two sisters, Mrs. E. Jackson and THrs. P. G. Edge of Norfolk, England, also survive. The remains were brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Oliver, O. D.R., late Sunday night and the fun- eral took place Monday afternoon at 1.30, Rev. Muir of Priceville United Church, having charge of the service. The pallbearers were: Messrs. Wm. Meads, Stewart Muir, Ivan Turner, F. R. Oliver, M.L.A., Thos. Currie. Lloyd Vause and Robt. Vause. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery on the South Line. The deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereav- ed children and relatives in tfieir sorrow. GREAT EXCITEMENT NOW IMPENDS â€" CANDI- DATES IN NEED OF FRIENDS AS HECTIC PAPER CAMPAIGN ENDS Feversham Fair Lists Ready For Exhibitors Last week Secretary Geo. W. Ross delivered this year's Feversham Fall Fair prize lists to the members of the Society. Copies are available for non- members by writing Mr. Ross at Maxwell. The prize list this year has been revised and the prizes for horses las been substantially advanced, and changes in ladies' work have been â- nade to correspond to the modern trend. .â- Vn extra fine list of special iirizes have been donated to the Soc- â- tfty for most of the classes and are well worth the extra effort to pro- cure. .Altogether there are sixty â- special prizes to supplement the re- •^ular list of prizes. Get your copy f the list I'rom Mr. Ross or they may e secured at The .\dvance office. The Feversham Fair this year will '0 held on Tuesday and Wednesday. v.foher 3rd and 4th. H.\NKSGIVING THIS YEAR TO BE ON OCTOBER 9th Canada's Thanksgiving Day will be on Monday, October 0. The Secre- tary of State Department last week issued the following announcement: "In accordance with the usual practice, the second MomlaV in Oc- tober, which will be October 9th. has been fixed for the observance of Thanksgiving Day for 1939." Seven gloriously hectic weeks for campaign candidates comes to a close next Saturday night, September 9, at !> oVlock. Votes may be deposited in the sealt-t ballot box up until the last minute of the hour, but not under any circumstances can be accepted after the stroke of nine. The ballot bo.x will then be opened by the board of judges appointed for that purpose and the final result will be announced by them after a complete accounting has been made. Congratulations are extended by The .Advance to all candidates, for the race has been a close one, and at this writing the prize of $400.00 in cash is â- .till anybody's. The remaining three days of the campaign is probably the most crucial ;ime for, candidates never being told heir exact vote standing, quitp often rroneously assume that they held their relative positions by a safe mai- gin. The fact may be that on'y a trifling number of votes separate'; any two candidates. Over confidence will play its part this week and it is a' foregone conclusion that some candi- dates win be victimized by their owr errors in this. Last minute instructions are boing issued to the candidates. The princi- pal change in procedure during the final three days is the fact that each the candidate written plainly on the lace of the envelope. Each envelope must contain the subscription receipts* as well as the exact amount of remit- tance to cover, in the form of cash, postal note, money order or certified cheques. WTiether any uncertified cheques can be accepted is left to the discretion of the campaign manager. It is to insure absolute fairness and to preclude the remotest possibility of information leaking regarding candi- date standing that the sealed ballot box will be in effect at the close of the campaign. The management of the Canadian Bank of Commerce has very gracious- ly consented to the ballot box bemy left in their care. It could nor, Df course, be in better hands. Candidates and their friends wiil have ready ac- cess to the ballot box durinr r?srular banking hours on Thursday, Friday .ind Saturday. On Saturday Jv»ning from 6 p.m. until the campaign closes bank officials have most magnanim- ously offered to leave their bank pre- mises open for the benfit of candi- dates and their friends. Your favorite candidate needs your assistance during the next few days, as he or .she has never needed :t be- fore and will probably npvor need it again. That candidate is now ap- nealing to you to eo-operatr> and help candidate's report must be placed in achieve the biggest ambition of his a sealed envelope with the name of '^r her life up to now. lereus^Bioomed Great pleasure was given to Mr. and Mrs. Fred'"TCarstedt of Pi-icevilk- on Thursday evening of last wet"!;, when their night blooming cereu,s jame out in full blossom. There was :iot only one but three blooms to feast their eyes upon. Mr. and Mrs, Karstedt were away from home that evening and the plant was out in full bloom when they returned late at flight and they were unable to let neighbors know, so that they, too, could appreciate the beauties of this rare flower. The perfume from the blooms filled the house with a wonder- ful fragrance. By morning the tender flowers were wilted and all the lovely 'erfume had disappeared. Rock Mills Ladies' Aid The Ladies" .\.id will hold a social evening at the home of Mrs. Chas. Hanley on Thursday. Sept. 7th, at 8 p.m.: program, bazaar and 10c tea. The .'Vid will meet on Wednesday. Sept. 16th at the home of Mrs. Fred Ashton. Lunch committee: cake, Mrs. N'ed Croft, Mrs. Harry Patton; sand- wich. Mrs. Ned Croft. Sfrs. B. Field. NEW RETl'RMNG OFFICER If you live and think straight your life won't be a questioa mark. Today girls are not so bad as thgy | TO painted. Dr. W. C. Pickering of Durham has b«en appointed Returning Officer for Grey-Bruce for the Dominion election. He succeeds Mr. N. .â- Vrchibald of i Walke»ton, who has resigned. THEY'RE ON THE HOME STRETCH Listed below is the relative standing of the candidates in the Flesherton .Advance Subsf-ription Campaign. The next relative stand- ing will be shown in bulletin form at this office half an hour after the judges have made their decision Saturday night. MRS. Rl'SSEl.L ilVTON. Proton Station 1.600.000 MISS .VLICK ARMSTlfONf: Flesherton 1.597.600 MR. ARGYl.E MARTIN. Kn<r<>nia l..'>9.->,400 MISS GLADYS McFAOOFN. R. R. 5. Markdale .. - 1.594.800 MRS. C. N. LONG. Fevpmham 1,.>70.000 .MISS LOIS WKBER. Kimherlev 1..W2.000 The Vote Schedule printed above shows the Candidates according to results so fnr produced, but does not neccsjsarily show the grand total of each, as votes may he held in reserve. THREE DATS MORE ! I I Junior Farmer Training Is Proving Valuable The undoubted value of the Junior Farmer and Boys' Club program, sponsored by the Ontario Department if Agriculture, .\gricultural Repre- sentatives Branch, has been well illus- trated from time to time, but a really striking example of what youthful enthusiasm, plus sound, scientific breeding methods tau'^ht to all On- tario Junior Farmers, will do, is pro- vided by young Peter Yurick. R. R. 1, Port .Arthur, who this year carried off the Grand Championship for best Holstein female at the Lakehead Exhibition, Port .Arthur and Fort William. Five years ago when Peter was but 18 years of age. he realized, through his Boys' Club training, that he must have purebred stock if he was to go places in the farming industrv. He bought a purebred Holstein bull and worked all winter in the bush to pay for it. Next y«ar he bought one pure- bred cow and the following year a cow and heifer. Last year he bought three cows from Douglas Hart, fam- ous Woodstock breeder, and at the recent Lakehead exhibition, he showed eleven of his herd of 16. obtaining six firsts, four seconds and one third, as. well as Grand Champion female. Peter has been president for three years of the Baird Junior Farmers* .Assn.. the largest of the 15 Junior Farmer Clubs of the district. He â- ;ells his milk for $2.05 per cwt.. for 3.4 test milk delivered. He is but one of the 5.000 Junior Farmers out to improve Ontario agriculture when thev grow up. But Peter hasn't waited until that tim«?. Card of Thanks Mrs. Joha Pedlar and family wish to express their appi-eciation and gratitude for the expressions of sym- pathy and many acts of kindness to them in their recent bt'reavement. Car?? '>f TharJc!' Mrs .Alex. Carruthers and family wish to express their gratiti'di.» to the neighbors and many other friends for their acts of kindness and sympathy extended to them anl also for th«» beaMfiful floral tribute'. The man who advertises not only means business but does business.