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- » H5^ VOL. 59; NO. 39 PLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, M'ARCH 6, 1940 W. H. Thurston & Son, Proprietors. Uoited Church FLESHEBTON Minister, REV. G. K. McMillan, bj^., bjd, Next Sunday services will be held as usual at the following hours: 11.00 a.m.â€" 'Worsbip, Plesherton. 12.00-^8unday School, Plesherton. 2.06 p4n.-.Sunday. School, Ceylon. 3.00 p.ni.â€" Worship, Ceylon. Continuing: a shoM series of pre- Easter sermons Sotiday ftiorhings at St. JtAn's Chunch,' !ttr.' McMillan will take as his sulfject "By What Authority." In the evening we: h^s to have an interesting^lprvice for' hockey play- ers. All mckey players from the village and district axe invited to this service. The sermon subject will be, '"nie Game of Life." It is sug- gested that team managers get their teams together and come and sit in a body. This service promises ta be most worthwhile. Come and briitg a friend. LEAJ». YEAR BIRTHDAY PARTY A happy birthday party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor Friday evening, the occasion being the birthday of Miss Luicy Mc- Donald, which fell on Feb. 29th. Supper was served to sixteen guests, the table being centred with a three- story birthday ca%e. Several toasts were given and responded to, Mr. Sam McDonald of Toronto acting as toastmaster. Music and games brought a happy evening to a close. St. Coliunba Church Lantern picture entitled, "Serving the Sons of Freedom," a study of (>oukobour life in Western Canada, Were shown to a good audience at the Salem church Monday evening, . The YJ.S, met Thursday evening at the home pf Kev. A. R. Muir for games, a snowshoe tramp, corn popp- ing and lunch. , Miss lola Peever, field secretary of the Mission to Sailors of the Upper Canada Tract Society, spoke to those Interested in the work in St. Columba jhurch.at.the Sunday evening service, ind showed -fine lantern pictures <rf ihe- Welland and other canak, shipp- ing c^n the Great Lakes, lumbering ^reas, and Arctic R.C.M.P. outposts, where the mission carries on its work. With Syl Apps a candidate in the present election, it looks like a case â-  (By Victoria Comers Corr.) \ Russell Linton was busy last week Rearing up the upstair floors and re- ]^lacin« them- with hardwood. His sister-in-law, Mrs. Hall, came upstairs ^1 a hurry, went into the store room off the room over the kitchen. For- getting the spaces in the floor she backed out, went right through the kitchen ceiling, which was of beaver board, arid fell to the kitchen floor, slightly hittinjr her head on the stove. Fortunately. Mrs Hall was not injur- ed verv much, but confusion reigned for a time â€" stove pipes flew in every direction, smoke made things un- pleasant and everyone was excited. One of the greatest mistakes a lot of us make is in thinking that happi- ness is a buy-product. i n »i*<t n i i ii n i»t nn iii n « tnn iii » >it»»» M ii fm t Tax Notice Village of Plesherton Rate^yers are reminded that the final instalment of Taxes for 1939 is payable not later than March 30th next to the Treasurer, F. H. W. Hidding. Amounts not so paid will be returned to the Coun- ty Treasurer t6 be regutered against the properties assessed. ' n t n i m. t nt i i i i i »» *»»tt» t i n i nn i*»» tn i»»»i»» tf Library Readers Increase in Numbers In October the Library Board was re-organized and the following mem- ibers appointed: Mr. J. McMillan, Mr. H. McCauley, Mr. R. B. Heard, Mrs. ,C. Bellamy, Mrs. K. McMillan, Mr. K. G. Goheen and Reeve A. Down, ex- officio. ; Inspector of Public Libraries, Mr. iAngus Mowat, met the Board and •suggested a program of activities. Most of the recommendations have jbeen carried out. The Village Coun- Jcil redecorated the library room, sup- plied suitable lighting fixtures and increased shelving accommodations. ' The books on hand were indexed and 426 volumes, discarded, were ;sent to northern schools and hostels, [where they might be used. By pur- : chase and gift from the Provincial .'Library, 198 new volumes were added. 'In addition to the regular semi- I annual purchases it was decided to add currently popular books upon the request of borrowers at any time. The library is securing a further supply of new books quarterly, at no cost, ; through the medium of the Provincial. [Circulating Library. Increased membership and about a :sixty percent increase in circulation, especially in the juvenile section, tes- tifies to the desire of the reading public for a constant supply of good reading. The books of the treasurer were audited by the municipal auditors and found correct. Expenditures totalled $142.57, and receipts of $146.25 were from the Village Council. In future, the income of the Board will be aug- mented by a Provincial grant, based upon the municipal levy, accommoda- tions and books purchased. TAX NOTICE Township of Osprey The adjourned Tak; SiJe ol jtius-Township of Osprey w3I be held m tl«e„Cbuncii Quunbers at ,/ FEVERSHAM on SATURDAY, MARqH 9th, 1940, at 2 o'clodc p.m. AU parties ctmottned please attend. N. LONG, Clerk-Treas. -»r- -*w- ♦♦ » »»»»»».i»» ^y» »»»4 » »»»»»»»»»»»»»»» Equipped to kandie tb* finest service at moderate prices Our Bea utiifef ^ > ^. ""^^ Conditioned Funeral Chapel at lU AVENUE ROAD TORONTO, Onl. RICHARD MADD0CK8. Muiac«r M«MbOT of tiM nMkwtoB Old Bays' « 6irb' AMOCtetiM BATES & MADDOCKS F*rai«rly of FlwlMrtMi, OnC FRED R. MADDOCKS. Anodat* 2: 124 Avenue Road, T«r«iil», Oat. KI. 4344 t^ BiG '"TURN IN' 'When it comes to making a deal, George Duncan of Dundalk tops them, all for what he'll take on the "turn in." For example^ George sold a new car this week and here is what he got in the deal: Two horses, two reg- istered Jersey cows, 150 chickens,' an old car and a sum of money besides. "I didn't make much," George laugh- ingly told the Dundalk Herald, "but look at all the fun I'm going to have selling what I got in the deal." McMULLEN McKELVEY / â€" J The hoane of Mr. and Mi-s. Leslie McMuUen, Kimberley, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 24th, at 3 p.m., when Muriel Eowena Violet McKelvey, daughter of the kite Mr. and Mrs. James McKelvey of Orangeville, be- came the bride, of Sergt. Herbert Douglass McMuUen, son of Mrs. Mary McMuUen and the late David Mc- MuUen of Feversham. Rev. G. Gra- ham, of Kimberley officiated. Thie bride, who was given ^in mar- riage by her cousin, Mr. Theodore Wilson of Mono Centre, looked lovelj^ in a floor-length gown of Heaven's blue chiffon, with finger tip veil of 'blue net, caugiht by a wreath of forget-me-not and carried a bouquet of pink and white icamations and calls lilies. During the signing of the register, Mr. L. McMulleh, brother of thfe groom, sang "Oh Promise Me." After the ceremony the bride led the way to the diningroom, which was beautifully decorated in pink and white streamers and cut (flowers. The table was centred by the three-tier wedding cake, with posts between the layers. Thirty-five guests sat down - to the wedding banquet. Rev. Graham proposed the toast to the bride, which was responded to b.\ the groom. iSergt. Chapman, Mr. Theo. 'Wilson and Mr. Jack Hughson also made short addresses. The guests included several members of the grroom's regiment from Camp Borden. Many relatives and friends from distant points attended the ceremony and the reception in the evening, among them being Mr. Theo. Wilson of Mono Centre, Mr. J. Hughson, Miss EJvelyn Hammond and Mrs. Irwin of Alliston, Miss WHnnifred McMullen and Mr. Alex. Gray of Toronto, Mrs. Will Anderson and son. Earl, of Elm- wood, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith and family of Eugenia, Mrs. Mary Mc- Mullen, Mr. Stewart McMullen and Mr. and Mrs. J. McMullen, Feversham. The three Children of Mr. and Mrs. Roes Smith of Eugenia received bap- tismal rites at the wedding. The Late Alex. Fletcher A well known and respected resi- dent of Gibraltar, Alexander Fletcher, passed away at his home early Sun- day evening, Feb. 25th. Although not in good health for some time, the de- ceased was confined to his bed only since Christmas. The late Mr. Fletcher was born in Islay, Scotland, 84 years ago, coming to Canada with his parents in 1864, settling first west of Caledon. Shortly afterwards the family moved to Os- prey township, later moving to Coll- ingwood township, where they built their log cabin and cleared the land on Lot 2, Con. 4. He was the son of the late James Fletcher and Jean Mc- Kay. In 1905 he married Mary Plum- raer and settled on the farm where he has resided since. Besides' his wife, three children are left to mourn the loss of a beloved husband and 'father, Jean, teacher at Owen Sound, Duncan and John at home, also a step-son, Wesley Plummer; two sisters, Mrs. Jas. Watson of Jarvis and Mrs. Neil Mclntyre of Collingwood and one brother, John, of Collingwood. An elder brother, Duncan, predeceased him in 1932, a sister, Flora, in 1925, and two brothers. Donald and James, in 1939. The funeral service was held at the family home Wednesday afternoon to the Gibraltar cemetery. Rev. A. S. Kerr of Collingwood officiated. The pallbearers were five nephews Messrs. Bruce Fletcher, Lloyd Fletcher, Don- ald Mclntyre, James Cripps, William Weir and Stewart Plummer, brother- in-law. Fresh Berries in March Fresh stiawberries in March, and gown in Grey County, are an oddity for this district. The editor had a palatable dish of this popular sum- mer fi"uit on Sunday. Last summer we placed a inumber of boxes of strawberries in the i-efrigerator at the Plesherton creamery .so that we could enjoy fresh fruit in mid-winter. They kept frozen very well, some of the berries wilting and shrivelling, but the majority were full size and in good condition. While the berries were tasty they had more of a flat taste than the fresh berries. The chips from tiie blockhead gen- erally fall on his own shoulder. Women's War Work The National War Work Committee is most desirous that all branches know of the gratitude and apprecia- tion of the eominiittee for the mag- nificent quality and quantity of sup- plies that the branches are pouring into the National warehouse â€" both hospital supiHies and knitting are of the most excellent workmanship ami a joy to handle. All will be glad to know that sup- plies are being packed and shipped daily overseas in large quantities, and that in England a committee has been set up to distribute these articles so that over there and on this side, the anny, air force, and seamen (both British and Canadian) are receiving the woollens you have made. Suggestions to institutes and other issociations for comfort bags for all men engaged in war. Comfort fags of fchaki drill. .Contents of bags are: toilet soap, face cloth, shaving brush, shaving soap, razor, steel mirror, military brush, small comb, tooth brush, tooth paste, writing pad, en- velopes, pencil, hard candies in tin. This lists must not be deviated from, as this is an offici.il issue, and no man is allowed to have any articles except those mentioned above. No tffbacco or cigarettes in these bags. Do not make these bags unless you can fill them compeltely as dir- ectedi Empty bags are not wanted. The Plesherton-Artemesia Branch has been active, with the assistance of the knitting and sewing commit- tees. The ."ihipping committee shipp- ed the following articles on Monday to the headquarter's warehouse: 50 pai-s of sox, 15 scarves, 13 sweaters. 4 pairs of mitts, 26 pairs of wristlets and .1 helmets. Progress Grey County Beaut^iication Society Rural beautiflcation is being quickly organized at the present time. Let- ters have gone to urban municipal Councils asking co-operation in the planting of all spaces along the street, where no trees are to be found. The suggestion is given that small trees could be secured ft-om the side- roads in the adjoining townships and that high school boys and Boy Scouts do the actual planting under super- vision of a committee made up of councilmen or other interested in the project. High school principals have been requested to allow the boys time for such project â€" actual tree planting experience. Moreover, the Junior Farmer Clubs have been written to and all members asked to plant maple trees along the front of their farm and up the lanes from the road to the farm buildings. Lastly each member of the town- ship Councils will receive at the regu- lar March meeting three application forms for ordering trees from the Forestry Branch. Those fax-mers in the sub-division represented by the farmer may secure their application form from the members of the Council. Should their supply of forms become exhsjisted, write to the De- partment of Agriculture, Markdale. Card of Thanks Mrs. E. Trempe and family wish to express their appreciation and gratitude to friends and neighbors, the veterans and the militia for their many acts of kindness in their ber eavement. Osprey Pioneer Dies Annie Hepburn, a pioneer of Osprey Tovmship, passed away at the home of her niece, Mrs. Andrew Fawcett, at Vandeleur on Wednesday, Febru- ary 28th, 1940. The deceased was born September 3rd, 1855, at Crimond, Abei-deenshire, Scotland, and came to Canada with her parents in 1874, settling in Arte- mesia, on the farm now occupied by Mr. J. P. Sewell at Rock Mills. In 1876 she was united in marriage to Thomas Gregsto i of Artemesia, who passed away in 1903. Later she mai-ried Mr. John Seeley of Osprey, who died Feb. 6th, 1913. The late Mrs. Seeley leaves to mourn her loss one brother, Thomas Hepburn, of Vancouver and one sis- ter, Mrs. Ellen Armstrong, Toronto. The funeral service was held in Maxwell Anglican church on Friday, March 1st, of which the deceaseil wa.^ a member. Rev. C. O. Pherrill of Markdale preached a comforting ser- mon to the sorrowing relatives. Inter- ment was made in the Anglican cem- etery at Maxwell. The pallbearers were: Messrs. W. J. and Arthur Chard, Leslie McMullen, Frank, Bill and Albert Seeley. The floral tribu».3S included wreath from the Chard brothers, sprays from Mrs. Mary McMullen and family. Mrs. Georgie Jaffery and Mrs. Littler of Toronto and Mrs. Jessie McMullen and family. Edward Trempe Dies The death took ,'laee at Woodstock, Out., on Thursdj.y of last week of Edward Trempe, at the age of 63 years. He enlistel in the Gi-eat War at Sudbury and sei-ved during the war with the Canadian Engineers, and never fully recovered his health after returning to Canada. He has been away from Plesherton for the past two and a half years. He was bom at Hanover, the son of the late Henry Trempe, but spent the greater part of his life in Plesherton. He waa married a few years ago to Mrs. Mamie Norris of Plesherton, who sumves. He also leaves one brother, Fred, of Hanover and a sister in Hamilton. He was a stonemason and bricklayer by trade and also worked in the Plesherton woollen mills.. The funeral of the late Mr. Trempe was eld. on Friday afternoon. Service was held at the home of Mr. Gordon Wauchope, conducted by Rev. G. K. McMillan of St. John's United church. Intennent was made in the mortuary chapel in Flesherton cemetery. The service at the cemtery was under the auspices of the Legion, a guai-d of honor being formed from the local platoon of the Grey & Simcoe Forest- ers, which fired the volleys at the grave. Mr. H. Rowbottom, leader of the Flesherton junior band, sunotled the Last Post. The pallbearers were Comrades H. A. McCauley, W. Dungey, S. L. Stauffer, R. Park, S. Sutton and J. McWilliam. The escort were Comi*ades A. E. Little, H. Tudor and \V. Tui-ney, while A. E. Bellamy, carried a cushion on which were placed the deceased war decorations. Clarksburg Store Fire u-^ At last we've discovered the reason for a yellow light' in ' the f sffic signals â€" it gives the Scotsman a chance to start his motor. The yard, as a term of measure- ment, is considered to have represent- ed- the arm of an English king, Henry I. After all, advertising is only de- pendable when it has a gruaranteed circulation. The Advance gives that guarantee. There would be no scuttling of German merchanthien if their crews were notified that British ships would not rescue them. British Atlantic mail sei-vice is to be resumed about the first of June, but no passengers will be carried, possibly like the signs the highway trucks carry now: "No riders." The general store of Lougheed Bros, of Clarksburg was completely destroyed by fire shortly after mid- night On Monday night, entailing a loss estimated at around $10,000. The fire was discovered a few minutes past midnight by Robt. J. Hyslop, Jr., who immediately gave the alarm, and the Clarksburg brigade was quickly called, When they arrived the whole interior was a mass of flames and nothing could be done to save the building or contents. The Colling- wood fire brigade responded to a call and efforts were made to save ad- joining buildings, which were suc- cessful. Lougheed Bros, are pretty well covered by insurance, although there will be some loss, including loss to business until temporary quarters are obtained. It is understood that as soon as possible a start will be made toward clearing tie debris and as the walls are intact, the place will be rebuilt. The building is of brick construction 45 x 40 feet. BORN ALEXANDER â€" In Goderidi hos- pital on Tuesday, March 5th, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Alexander (nee Macil Snell) of Dungannon, a son. Congratulations. MARRIOTT â€" In Plesherton on Thursday, Feb. 29th, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Claude Marriott, a daughter â€" Janet Isobel. RICHARDSON â€" â-  In Artesnesia on Thursday, Feb. 29th, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Richardson, a daughter. IN MEMORIAM Priestley's MEAT MARKET TRY US THIS WEEK END WHEN YOU WANT A CHOICE ROAST FOR SUNDAY. HOME-BUTCHERED BEEF, YOUNG AND TENDER. PORK and VEAL. All priced to suit your parse. Highest prices paid for hides. We also buy hides. R. \, PRIESTLEY, Flesherton McMASTER â€" In loving memory of George ;McMaster, who passed away February 23, 1938, one year ago. A precious voice from us has gone. k voice we loved is still, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. â€" Ever remembered by Ruth and Laura. A Kentucky jurj' consisted of 12 lawyers â€" and they brought in a un- animous verdict. Most people would have said it couldn't have been done. A rich uncle died and a line of his will read as follows: "I leave my be- loved nephew all the money he owes me." One titled Briton has given the Admiralty a torpedo boat. He has a fortune of some 171 million dollars, so he probably feels he has quite a stake in the conflict.