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Mayor promises strict and disorde, "ins (îpsu/c 'atee s o'i irntii extracted frtni pa.st issues oJfllie Champion and other publications in aider to provide ci windai, ia Ml/taon spast. Exp/anators'commnent is sametimes pro- vided to ploce the situation ini context. June 1905 There has been a great deal of drunken- ness and disorderly conduct in Milton for some time. It is said that much of it is caused by the purchase of whiskey by the bottle and beer by the pail, and litile by drinking in bar-rooms. However this may be, severe treatmnent is needed to abate the evil and we are happy to say that such treatment is promised. Mayor Higginbothamn announced a few days ago. in giving judgment in a case of drunken- ness, that he intended to punish every such case brought before him and proved ta the full extent of the law. In doing so he will have the approval of ail decent people. Marshall E. Gowland, second son of the late George Gowland of Zimmerman. bas graduated with honors in medicine froru the University of Toronto, carrying off the Third Faculty silver medal. Besides this he has received his M.A. this spring. and is only 25 years of age. He took his B.A. in 1901 and now M.A. and M.B. (He prac- ticed in Milton until is death in 193 1.) Council agreed to purchase balance of property on north-east side of town hall from which we have already decided ta purchase 12 feet, for the sum of $275 te, be used as town property. The property referred to is ta, be used partly for power house, the balance to be leveled up as it is low ai present. (Present site of Carniage Square.) A party of engineers have been making the Hotel McGibbon their headquarters for some days. They are surveying a line for an electric railway from Hamilton to, Toronto, via Milton, Brampton and Weston. The present condition of the streets of Milton is far from what it shauld he ThMe roadways are uneven and full of boles, the grass and weeds next the sidewalks need cutting and there is general untidiness. The streets and walks committee of the town The Canadian Champion, Friday, May 13, 2005-7 *Ouî< RIADERS WITE .,ny con duct Support for Weekend to End Breast Milton - Cancer campaîgn much apprecîated Time Capsules counicil should "get a move on." The 2th Lome Rifles retumed after their annual drill at Niagara. 'Me Milton, Campbellville and Homby companies got off the railway here and as the train moved on gave three cheers for Col. Appelbe and the Regt. Major Beattie took command and headed by a bugle band marched the three companies to the centre of the town where they were dismiùssed. Town Council. The Commnittee on ight and police reported on tenders received for erection of the new power house. Tenders of John Maxted for excavating. concrete founidation, stonework, brickwork and sup- plying ail material if required including cut stone $1,015; carpentry work $310 John Hunter; ttnwork and roofing $220 E.F. Earl; painting $63 John Metcalf. Total $1,606. Milton boys have been bathing in the pond and running on its bank in the day- time. If they continue to do it and do flot wear bathing suits they may be into trou- ble. July 1905 Owing to failing eyesight. W.C. King, tanner and matmaker of Peru. has been forced to give up business. Mr. King intends going to, Gloversville. N.Y. where he has a son. Take in the Oddfellows' Excursion to Niagara Falls on July l3th. A special train will start from Guelph, reaching Milton at 6.45 ar.. thence to Toronto, where the party will take the boat to Port Dalhousie. thence by electric railway through the peach orchards. St. Catharines, Merriton and Thorold and the old and new Welland canals. This material is assembled an beafaof the Milton Historicol Socierev b v Jim Dil/s, who con be reoched orjdill.s@idire(-t.<-om. Dear Editor: l'in an employee of Vanier Centre for Women in Milton who's trying ta help make 2005 a year those battling breast cancer will neyer forget by participating in the third annual Weekend ta End Breast Cancer. The event will run September 9 to Il and will benefit Toronto's Princess Margaret Hospital. l'Il be joining thousands of women and men for a 60-kmn walk over two days to raise fonds and awareness for breast cancer pro- grains. One in every nine Canadian women will be dîagnosed wîth breasi cancer in their lifetime, and Weekend to End Breasi Cancer participants have the opportunity ta make a difference in the fight against this horrible disease. On April 7 I hosted a barbecue fundraiser for staff at the Vanier Centre and raised $1,240. l'd like to thank local merchants such as M&M Meat Shop, Loblaws, A&P, Home Hardware, Shoppers Drug Mari, Wal-Mart, Sobeys and Giant Tiger for their support of this fundraiser. A special thanks also goes out ta the Mohawk Inn for cooking our roast beef and making the generous donation of a dinner for four for aur raffle. I've been thrilled with the sup- part of' staff at bath Vanter Centre and Maplehurst. There were 160 people from the two facilities wbo antended the barbecue. In order ta participate, eacb Weekend ta, End Breast Cancer walker must train for the event and raise a minimum of $2,000. I've been able to reach that goal already, and am still collecting funds. Those interested in making a contribution or fnding out more about the event can visit www.end- cancerca or calI (416) 815-9255. Thanks again. Sue Hamilton Vanier Centre for Women Dear Editor: We'd like ta offer a heartfelt thank you ta the Milton fîrefighters who batiled the lire in our home on April 24. The kindness and understanding given to my hus- band by fire investigator Doug Shortt and the other firefighters throughaut thîs horrible ordeal was greatly appreciated. Words can neyer express how we feel. I'd aso like ta thank State Farmn Insurance, which has helped make these past few weeks bearable. As well. appreciation goes ouita the staff at Sheridan College, as well as friends, famiîy and neigh- bours who have sent good wishes and opened their homes and hearts ta us. We still have many hard months ahead of us, but with ail the support we've received from the people wbo live in this great tawn we know welIl pull through it. Thank you one and ai for ail your support and understanding. We're sa grateful for everything yau've ail done for us. Dale, Carole and Candace Sharp Woodward Avenue Turnout for Sunday's VE-Day celebrations was great Dear Editor: aur veter.ins displaying their well- Band and even a salute by three On behaîf of the Royal Canadian eamned niedals. ihe parade with the planes flying overhead that after- Legian Branch I136, we extend aur vintage cars, the rouie tined witb noan. thanks toalal the family members people cîapping and waving their h svas a fine tribute ta aur veter- and Miltonians who camne out ta Canadian flags, the service at the ans. tionour veterans duning the 6Utt anniversary of VE-Day Sunday. It really was a perfect day. with cen(itaph. tfle music ai Victoria Park by the Memary Lane Orchestra and our awn Kitchen Launie MacIVaD, lst vie, seniors/servioe officer Royal Canadian Legion Br. 136 Firefighters' contribution to clean-up day just terrific Dear Editor: volunteers and contnibuted funds for the Campbellvilke On behaîf of the Nassagaweya Community family wha suffcred the devastating loss of their home Consultation Committee and the residents of ta a recent fire. Campbellville. 1'd like ta, offer a sincere tbank-yau ta The Milton Fire Department is ta be commended foi the local firefigbters for their help in the April 30 its camînunity-minded support of the Nassagaweya Nassagaweya Roadside Clean-up. Raadside Clean-up. Not only did they help dlean up Reid Sideroad, but Jan Mowbray they also provided the barbecue for roadside dlean-up Ward 3 Councilloi )r GET IT IN GEAR ... WITH A Mazda3 From Achilles! 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