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r\ V . V VOI,. 61; NO. 14 FLESHERTON. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1941 W. H. Thurston & Son, Props. JAS. ROBERTSON PASSES I James Robertson, a former resident ef Flesherton, passed away at his residence, 49 Oakwood Ave., Toronto, on Friday morning of last week, Aug. 29th, at the age of 65 years. For a number of years he has been Buffering with heart trouble and his condition steadily grew worse. He is survived 'by his wife, formerly Mary Burt, and three daughters, Margaret, Helen and Alice. He was kighly regarded by a host of friends in Flesherton and sympathy is ex- tended to his sorrowing wife and family. The funeral was held Mon day afternoon, with service at the chapel of McDougail and Brown, St. Clair Ave., Toronto, interment being made in Prospect Cemetery. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. John Campbell of Eugenia wish to announce the en- gagement of their youngest daugh- ter, Estella Bernice, to Sergt. Will- iam Charles Welton, G. and S. For- tero, only son of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Welton of Flesherton, the mar- riage to take place early in Septem ber in Nova Scotia. Old Timer says that a burned child dreads fire and that a newly married man certainly avoids his old flames. More Students Attending is Flesherton High School Twenty (four new pupils and many of last years pupils gathered in the high school auditorium on Tuesday morning and were welcomed by, Principal Goheen. Twenty of the new pupils are in Grade IX, while the others, having come from othei schools are in higher grades. Some pupils engaged in farm work have not yet returned but are expected to be back by the first of October. Some pupils have been lost through graduation and some through em- ployment. However the total en- rolment is definitely larger than last year. This is> rather unexpected since reports from other schools have indicated dance. a decreased attem Home Improvement Contest Awards Are Listed Bats drink iby swooping down over the surface of the water and scoop- ing a mouthful at each dip. Flesherton United Church REV. G. K. MCMILLAN, B.A., B.D. Minister Ceylon 10:00 a.m. Flesherton: 11.00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. Morning Services; Rev. G. K. McMillan. Evening Service: Mr. Thos. Jackson, B.A., of Proton Station. You are cordially invited to wor- ship with us. Maxwell United Church RET. GEO. L. MERCER, BJX, DJ>. Minister 11 a.m. Eugenia. 2 p.m. Mt. Zion. 3.30 p.m. Wareham. 7.30 p.m. Maxwell. ADVANCE NOTICE Special anniversary services will be held this Autumn on the follow ing dates: Sept. 21 Mt. Zion. Sept. 28 Eugenia. Oct. 5th Wareham. Oct. 12 Maxwell. Fred M&thewson Passes After only a few days' illness in the Markdale Hospital Joseph Fred- erick Mathewson, life long resident of this immediate vicinity, passed away on Monday. Aug. 20th. The late Mr. Mathewson 'fanned in Artemesia Township, one and a half miles from the village and on Highway 10, whert- he was born. Recently he had been working at Barrie and after a week end at his home he took ill. He re- turned home and entered the Mark dale Hospital. His death came as a great shock to his family and many friends. The deceased was born in Artemes- ia 65 years ago, son of the late Mr and Mrs. Henry Mathewson. As a young man he was united in marriage to Nettie Manning, who died 17 year? ago. Several years later he married Mrs. W. D. Townley of Toronto, -who survives to mourn his sudden passing. Two daughters by his first marriage also mourn. Olive, Mrs. N. Wiley and Freda, Mrs. W. Hazen, both of Owen Sound. * A son, George, and daughter. Kathleen, twins, died in infancy. One brother, Wm. Mathewson, survives of a family of four sons and four daughters of the pioneer home. The late Mr. Mathewson was a member of L. O. L. No. 509, Orange Valley. He was very well known throught this district and for several years was a member of Artemesia Council. The funeral was held on Wednes- day, Aug. 27th, interment being made in Flesherton cemetery. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FEVERSHAM Rer. R. Forbes Thomson, W.A. Minister The Ladies Aid of Feversham Presbyterian church are sponsoring a congregational picnic on Saturday, Sept. 6th, in Eugenia Park. Park your picnic basket and come out and enjoy an afternoon of fellowship and recreation. Games and races for the children and adults. If you have room in your car for someone else, please get in touch with Rev. F. Thomson. Program will begin at 3 o'clock p.m. Gospel Workers' Church Feversham, Ont. Rev. C. McNichol. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 10 ajn. Morning Service 11 a.m. Evening Service 7.30 p.m. Additional Local Items Mr. Manning of Brussells was the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. A. Lever, last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. White of Mark- dale visited Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Taylor on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor of To- ronto spent last week visiting rela lives in the village and vicinity. This week we are forced to hole over a large number of budgets from our country reporters. Mr. T ornt Paul of Lueknow is vis- iting with Mr. and Mrs. R. Bentham at present. Miss I-ois Wood is spending three weeks at Blue Mountain Camp, near Collingwood. Mrs. Wilfred Lever and little son have returned home after spending a couple of weeks with her parents at Ohsweken. Mr. Stewart Beattie assumed his duties as principal of Flesherton public school at the opening on Tues. day, succeeding Mr. C. R. Chappie, who held the position for nine years. Mr. and Mrs. Beattie have an apart- ment at the Park Hotel at present. The 1941 Farm and Home Improve- ment contest, sponsored by Wareham Junior Institute and Junior Farmers in conjunction with the Farmers Mag azine, is now nearing its completion and much improvement is noted in the appearance of the homes of contestants throughout the district. The judges, Mrs. Hugh Bailey, Rev. Keith McMillan and Mr. George Ross, will make their final judging in the near future and the prize list is here, with submitted by the Home Im- provement Committee, Bruce McCut- cheon, Clifford Allen and Mrs. 'Wil- fred Inkster. This list has been so compiled that each of the twenty-six contestants will receive some recog nition for the effort put forth. The list is as follows, the bracketed en- closure indicating the donor of the prize; Cabinet of Wm. Rogers silver- ware; ten per cent discount on any farm implement purchased from the donor (Edgar Betts); silver muffin dish (T. Eaton Co.); 10 rods ol hog fencing (Lundy Fence Co.); nursery stock to the value of $5.00 (Stone & Wellington); end table (Alex. McMillan), company represen- tative); guit of doeskin shirt, and den- im trousers; fire extinguisher (Duff- erin Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Co.); fire extinguisher (same com pany); 100 lfo. pig starter (Swift's creamery); 100 Ibs. dairy ration (Do- minion Linseed'^ Co.); picnic ham, (Barrie Packers); 32 oz. can Fly Tox with hand sprayer (Canada Rex Spray Co.); carton of biscuits and confectionery (McCormick's Ltd.); flashlight (Can. Carbon Co.); flash light (Can. Cartoon Co.); 25 libs, calf meal (Dominion Linseed Co.); quart tin Johnston's GloCoat floor finish with applier (S. C. Johnston & Son); seeds, value $1.00 (Rennie Seed Co.); poultry feeder (Keith's Seed Co.); rubber door mat (Goodyear's); half gal. can Stockaid (Can. Rex. Spray Co.); sharpening atone (Can. Carbor- undum Co.); one gallon vinegar (Wm. Cantrell.) While the generous cooperation and support given by local business- men in the contests of 1939 and 1SI40 was very much appreciated, it was decided this year to solicit donations from larger manufacturing compan ies Which have the patronage of the rural population, and in only one case was a local firm asked for a donation, the Dundalk Creamery, which con- tributed the sum of $5.00 towards the purchase of the first prize, the bal- ance on this prize being donated by the Wareham organizations sponsor ing the competition. The contri- bution of Mr. Edgar Betts was a vol- untary one, offered as soon as he learned another Home Improvement contests was being entered. The first prize winner in the local contest is automatically entered in the County and Provincial champ ionship contests and winners in these are eligible to compete for the cash prizes amounting to $250, offered by Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Co. on the basis of removal of fire hazards, installation of fire-fighting equip- ment and the adoption of other pre> ventative measures. The attention of all contestants i? directed to the "Before and After' snapshot contest for which prizes an offered by Farmer's Magazine. Since the foregoing prize list was forwarded for publication, it has beei Mrs. T. Wilson Dies f Mrs. Anzonetta Wilson, a life-long resident of Flesherton passed away on August 29 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. C. J. Bellamy. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cheesman of Stayner. Sixty-three years ago she wa.- married in Creemore to Thompson W. Wilson, who conducted a planing mill business in Flesherton and Eu genia. From the development o,.' their mill site at Eugenia, by pri\ interests, the first electrical power was transmitted to Flesherton. Sh is survived by five children, Laura (Mrs. Andrew Graham), ot Fairholme, Sask., Ben, of St. Cath- arines, Annie (Mrs. J. Edwards), of Toronto, Will, of Wellington, New Zealand and Mary (Mrs. C. J. Bell- amy), of Flesherton. One daughter, Ida (Mrs. R. J. Pedlar) predeceased her in 1901. There are twenty* (five grandchildren and thirty-nine great- grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. H. Glenn, of Sault Ste. Marie, and one brother, Mr. Ben Cheesman, of Stay ner, also remain to mourn her loss. She was a member of St. John's United Church and up to a few year? ago was active in church work. The funeral took place on Monday. Sept. 1, from the home of Mr. ami Mrs. C. J. Bellamy. Her pastor. Uev. G. K. McMillan, conducted the ser- vice, and brought a comforting mess- age based on the twenty third Psalm. The pallbearers were F. W. Dun- can, O. W. Phillips, "\ J. Fisher, G. Wauchope, F. J. Thurston and Alex McEachnie. A. & F. Red Cross Notes An urgent appeal has gone out for seamen's knitting 1 . Would anyone willing to knit these garments please call for yarn as soon as possible, in order that shipping space, available in September and October, may be used. We are again reminded to cast our stitches on and off loosely, a larger sized needle may be used for this. Watch that scarves are the proper size, navy scarves 14 in. wid*; and 66 in. long. Our August shipment consisted of: 24 new quilts, 10 navy aero caps and helmets, 10 pair navy whole ^fcitts, 9 turtle neck sweaters, 5 navy scarves, 20 pairs seamen's ribbed socks, 7 pairs long; seamen's stockings, 12 army scarves, 20 pairs two-way mitts, .'W pairs day socks, 8 alterna- tive caps for steel helmets. Mrs. C. S. McTavish. Funerb of dignity need not be expen- sive Bale* A Maddocks offer complete funeralt (no addi- tional char g e i ) priced within your meant- BATES & MADDOCKS FUNERAL CHAPEL learned that one contestant has re quested to have his name withdraw! from the competition. This will nee essitate some minor alterations in th' above list. BLAIR ACHESON Inistioge United Church was the scene of its second wedding in over 80 years at 2:30 p.m. onWednesday, Aug. 27th, when Georgina Maude, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. G. Acheson, Proton Station, was unitet: in marriage to Mr. C. Arthur Blair son of Mrs. Blair of Grand Valley and the late Mr. Ashley Blair. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W G. Prosser of Chesley, brother-in-law of the bride. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in white silk jersey with train and wore a finger tip veil of white net with tunban. Mrs. Alex. Mat-Lean, sister of th bride, was matron of honor, wearing- a dress of floor-length pink silk jer- sey fashioned similar to the Sride's, with shoulder length veil of pink net and carrying gladioli and corn flow- ers. The bridesmaids were Miss Ina Laverty and Miss Marjory Steven*, wearing floor-length -blue net with shoulder length veils and carrying gladioli and corn flowers. Rev. Homer J. Dean of Nobel was grooms- man, and the ushers wore Mr. Lome Blair, brother of the groom and Mr. Gordon Acheson, brother of the bride. The wedding musjc was supplied by Mrs. Elmo Stevens, sister of the bride, and Mr. Russell Acheson, sister of the bride, was soloist. Tn( church was tastefully decorated with garden flowers for the occasion. Following the ceremony a recep- tion was held at the home of tht- bride's parents, the bride's mothei wearing .black crepe with a corsagi of roses and (Mrs. Blair 'wearinp navy satin faced crepe with a cor sage of roses. For travelling the bride chose ar English wool suit in Churchill blui with navy accessories. On their re turn Mr. and Mrs. Blair will resid* at Grand Valley. Softball Team Wins Play Here Thursday Flesherton sofbball team has been going full steam ahead the past two weeks when they won two games from Eden Mills after dropping the first one. The game at Flesherton resulted in a Iff (9 score, Flesherton coming out ahead in the tenth inning. The next game was played at Orangeville and with the score tied six all Flesherton came to life with a vengeance and three home runs were gathered in, one of them with a man on the paths. The local team plays Desboro in the second round in Flesherton this Thursday after noon at 5 p.m. Norman Genoe is pitching fine ball now, and the boys are out to enter the semi finals, sure and see this game. day, with Chinese was considerable B, BORN FERRIS At Mrs. Nurn's Nurs- ing Home, Flesherton, on Saturday Aug. 16th to Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Ferris. (Margaret Hawton) of Vic toria Corners, a son, Elwyn Lyle PORTER On Sunday! Aug. 24th. 1941, at Oafcwood Hospital, Toronto, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Porter (nep Evelyn MoDermid) a son (stilliboni) TBIBAUD.EAU - At Dearborn. Mich., on Aug. 26th, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Thiibaudeau, the gift of a son, Mark Richard. UDELL-TAt Wareham on Thurs August 21st, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs Goldiwin Udell, a daughter, Anne Maea sister for Roger and Gregory WICKENS A t Mrs. Nuhn's Nur- sing Home, Flesherton. on Saturday AUK. 23rd, 1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wickens (Mildred Risk) of Eugenia, a son. Does the laibel on your paper read 1941? Flesherton High School UPPER SCHOOL RESULTS Russel, Elmer Eng. Comp. C. Eng. Lit. C, Fr. Auth. C, Fr. Comp C. I'liillips, L. M. -- Mod. Hist. Ill Algebra C, Geom. C, Physics HI. Chem. Ill, Fr. Auth. C, Fr. Comp. C McConkuy. Wimiifred ling. Comp. C. Sutherland, Laurie A. Algebra II, Geom. C, Physics C, Fr. Auth. II. Fr. Comp. I. Other results are held up pending the receipt of employment certifi- cates. HILL NEWELL A pretty wedding took place at 5:00 o'clock Saturday, Aug. 30th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Newell, when their elder daughter Florence Rosdla. was united in mar- riage to George Ear! Hill, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hill of Mark dale. Rev. F. Dean performed tht ceremony in the presence of fift> guests. Miss Mabel Betts, wearing 1 Brazil ian rose crepe dres. presided at thi organ and played the bridal proces sion from The bridal couple entered the living room and took their places heneat! an arch of ferns and streamers, centred with a white bell and a lovely background of ferns and late sum mer flowers. The fair young bridi looked lovely in a street-length dres; of misty rose with white accessories and white satin bows in her hair, ami carried an arm bouquet of rose tintei 1 gladioli and fern. Her only sister Miss Marjorie Newell, was brides- maid and wore a dress of potterj rose with white satin bows in he hair and carried an arm bouquet of gladioli, the same as the bride. Mr. Arthur Betts was groomsman. During the signing of the registe] Miss Edith Betts sang "O Perfect Love." She was wearing a lovely dress of queen's blue taffeta with rose corsage. Mrs. Chas. Newell, aunt of the bride, attended the dooi and received the guests, wearing a suedella crepe dress in lilac shade, with mauve colored corsage. She was assisted by the bride's mother, who wore a pale rose crepe with ligrhtei shade corsage. In the dining room pink and white streamers and white bells were used, with the talble centred with the four storey eake, and pink candles in sil vi' r holders on each side, where a buffet luncheon was served. Many beautiful and costly gift* were received, testifying to the high esteem in which the bride and groom were held. The happy couple left on a motor trip, the bride wearing a white coat with rose hat and gloves. They will visit at St. Catharines, Niagara Falls. Oshawa and Toranto. and on theii return will ro*i<te on the groom's farm, oast, hacklinu, Artemesia. TROOPS HOME SUNDAY Sunday evening the members of "B" Coy., G. and S. Foresters, arriv- ed home from two weeks military training at the Niagara camp. The trip home was made by boat to To- ronto, train to Allandale and army transport to Flesherton. The troops were given their Sunday dinner at the Union Station, Toronto. This year's camp was one of the best ever held, the food wa3 good from the first cooks. There marching this year and numbers of the boys suffered with blistered feet walking on the hard roads, but that was soon remedied. There were two inspections, one by the Inspector General, T. V. Anderson, and the other by General Constantino, G.S.O. of Military District No. 2. There was also considerable firing on the range and Pte. Archie Laughlin was found to be the best shot in the Company, despite the fact that it was his first time firing on the range. Two rain storms while in camp cleared the air of the heat, and on camp the boys received an- other shower and were driven to thei r tents until it was over. While at camp the editor had the >rivilege of having supper with Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Staines-, who have a fine fruit farm near Niagara-oil IK- -Lake. Mrs. Staines was former - y Allie Parslow of the O.D.R. The >oys in camp were treated to several Baskets of peaches by Mr. and Mrs. Staines and they were certainly ap- preciated. While on route marches jeople along the route would come out and distribute peaches and their rindness was greatly appreciated. Monday "B" Company was part cf a Guard of Honor for General Duch. Polish General who was in Owen Sound and assisted "A" Company from Owen Sound in honoring the distinguished guest. The Guard look ad smart and was a credit to the Regiment. In Memoriam PEDLER -- In loving memory of a dear husband and father, John Pedler, who passed away September 1st, 1930. Those whom we love go out of sight But never out of mind, They are cherished still in the hearts Of those they leave behind. Sadly missed by Wife and Family. Mrs. R. Porteous Dies A helpless cripple for many year? owing to rheumatism, Mrs. Richard Porteous passed away at her norm- in Fleshurton on Friday morning of last week. Throughout her long ill- ness, Mrs. Porteous was lovingly cared for by her husband, who took all steps to attempt a cure of hei trouble. He was her nurse and com. panion during her long period of suffering, the past 11 years of which she was a helpless cripple. She was 79 years of age. The late Mrs. PorteouB was born at StouffeviHe, Ont., daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Kes-ter. Hei maiden name was Delphina Kester. Fifty-seven years ago last December she was united in marriage to Mr. Richard Porteous at Rock Mills. They resided in that district after their marriage on their farm. Twenty- six years ago they moved to Flesher ton to reside. Deceased was a mem. ber of the Presbyterian church and later United- church, but owing to constant suffering had not been able to attend services for many years. Besides her husband, one brother. Victor Keste.r of 'Washington, D.C.. survives. The funeral was held on Sunday, Aug. 31st, with service in St. John's United church, Rev. G. K. McMillan, her pastor, officiating. Interment was made in Flesherton cemetery. The pallbearers were Messrs Mark Wilson, Jos. Duncan, J. 0. Dargavel, Lewis Pedlar. B. S. Field and Isaac Smith. Latest addition to typographical slips: "The doctor felt the patient's purse and announced there was no hope. Th<; great opportunities of life an never labelled. We don't know them frequently until long after we have missed them. Corks may be made air and water tight by being immersed in oil for 5 minutes. A cork will fit any bottle if bailed for five minutes previously. Some men. are -born great, some achieve greatness, while others just, grate upon you. Thieves stole 13 diamond rings from a. Windsor jewellery store, and so far the bad hick has rested on the store. That was old Doibbin whinnying in the stable when he overheard the farmer talking 1 to the hired maa about the shortage of gasoline. A recent survey made in U. S. in- dicated that the garage men in the small towns were the most trjist- worthy . The moral; -patronize your home-town garage man who knows you and wants to merit your patron- age. Thirty years ago there were nineteen newspapers in Grey and Bruce, a total of thirty peven. Half of these have fallen by the wayside. for today there are only eighteen surviving in the two counties, ten in Bruce and eight to Grey.