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62nd Year No. 20 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 17th, 1928 $2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. COLBORNE COUNCIL Streets to be Oiled. Electric Lines to be Changed East Side Victoria Park. Tables and Seats for Park. Stop Signs for Side Streets. C. Morrow | Several unimportant communications were read and filed. Mr. G. R. Keys, Executor and Manager of the G. M. Peebles Estate, requested the approval of the Council to erect poles and move the electric light lines to the east side of the street on east side of Victoria Pa-k. The present location of the lines on west side of street are considered dangerous because of close proximity to telephone lines, and also because of interference from the trees in the Park, which have recently caused trouble during storms. The change will also do away with the network of light wires crossing the street. The request was granted. Capt. A. G. Willoughby, representing the residents on South Side of King Street from Mr. Harry Fowler's corner on King St. to Trinity Church corner, asked that steps be taken to correct the water flow, that their properties and cellars should not be flooded during the freshets, and in fact during practically every rain storm. The work done last year on Church and Elgin Streets only served to make the situation worse. The Council promised to look into the matter. After considerable discussion, it was decided to oil the streets, instead of i sprinkling with water as last couple of years. After listening to Mr. J. i B Dunkley, representing the Munici-; pal Road Spraying and Oiling Company of Toronto, an order was given for 5000 gallons of Imperial Asphalt Dust Layer at 14c a gallon. This price covers demurrage, sale tax, and ether incidental charges, as well a3 application. It is expected the" oil will be applied on Tuesday next, weather favorable. Two combination tables and seats will be placed in Victoria Park for accommodation of citizens and tourists. Stop signs will be erected on side streets at the approaches to the link cf the Provincial Highway. This is thought to be a good step in getting motorists accustomed to the practice, ...so that when they go to other towns they will not unwittingly get 'pinched " for breaking stop regulations. The payment of the following accounts were confirmed: Pav sheet for road work and ■ gravelling..........G29.25 Bell Telephone Co.. May 1 acct. 3.00 G M. Peebles Estate, lights.. 129.51 S. R. Hart & Co., asst. rolls, etc ................ 14.97 F P. Strong 6 8in. tile . . .. 2.40 W. J. Jamieson. salarv, April 50.00 J. II. Goulding, salary. April .. 5.00 R. Harvey, 512 loads gravel .. 51.20 Colborne Garage, dump truck and license ..... ......134.00 A former resident of Vernonville, in the person of Harry F. Blacklock died in Rochester, N.Y., on Thursday, May 3rd, 1928, as the result of injuries sustained in a motor accident. On the night of April 7th, as Mr. Blacklock was returning from his work at the Government shops south of the city, he met with the accident just as he alighted from a car, being-knocked down by an automobile and sustaining very severe injuries. He was taken at once to the hospital and for some time his family and friends entertained hopes for his recovery, blood poisoning developed from the internal injuries he had received and death came a few days later. The funeral took place on the Monday afternoon following his death, from his daughter's residence, Mrs. Harold Hall. The services were conducted by the Pastor of Immanuel Presbyterian Church, the Rev. E. Maybee, B.D. Interment was made in Riverside Cemetery, Harry Blacklock was born at Vernonville, on August 28th, 1867, being the fourth son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Blacklock. He learned his trade in hip father's carriage shop here, and after the removal of the shop to Grafton worked for a mumlber of years there. In 1901 he married Lena M. Greer, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Greer of Orillia, one of the first of the pioneer families of that district. For-some time after his marriage he lived at St. Catharines, where he engaged at his trade. While he lived at St. Catharines'his only daughter, Fern, was born. Subsequently moving to Rochester, he resided there ever since and for nearly thirty years has continued to follow his chosen trade. I FIRE SWEEPS 400 ACRES THREATENS CENTRETON HOMES Residence of Gilbert Smith Destroyed --Army of Firefighters Battle Flames for Hours. Centre ton. May «.--Sweeping .an arear of over 400 acre's, fire Monday afternoon destroyed one house and endangered the buildings on five farms before 150 volunteer fire fighters succeeded in placing i; under control. Shortly after three o'clock, sparks from the chimney of the residence of Gilbert Smith, an aged resident of the' village, ignited the roof and speedily destroyed the entire structure, a small frame house. Smith was in the house at the time ai escaped from the flaming build" with difficulty, saving only a f« personal effects. The loss to Mrv Smith is estimated at $500. Long, dry grass surrounding the bouse caught fire and before a driving wind, the conflagation spread with lightning rapidity over a huge area. Fences, posts, trees and everything inflammable in the path of the fire were burned and the firefighters were forced to confine their efforts to saving the residences and buildings on the farms of Mrs. Stanley Mi Bride, N. Gleason, R. Johnston and H. SheiJ win. which were threatened. For se% eral hours, the small army of me| fought the flames. HEAVILY FINED FOR FURIOUS DRIVING ^ An accident to a team of horses i waggon on the highway nea | rose," the Graham residence, a wl'^ j drive over the highway and throu I the town of Trenton with the Trenti I police in full pursuit with the Tre j River halting the mad chase, all of relatives and llred in Trenton Police Court on friends gathered to pay their last day before Magistrate O'Rouke. tribute of respect to the departed and : my VaUelewtga. of "Valley Lunga? to evidence their sincere sympathy . Cobourg, appeared charged 'with real to those who were so sadly bereaved.: le-s 1 riving, furious driving and dw The floral tributes were numerous jng bodily injury and leaving tbi and very beautiful and bore silent i scene of an accident without giving testimony of "esteem and regard. , the proper information. Ifl Wreaths and floral emblems came j On the first charge the accused ifj] from the Government shops, from | fined $30 and costs, the second SinO; :he employees, from the Canadian a :id cosk-,. and the third S30 and cogta i Hur," and from numerous friends in and about Rochester. There were many present at the service who had been former school mates of his here and who formerly resided at Grafton and Vernonville and in Haldimand Townslilp. Among the mourners rrom this vicinity were deceased's brother, Mr. William Blacklock, Grafton, his sister, Mrs. J. T. Robson, Vernonville, and a nephew, Mr. James M. Black-lock of Grafton. Relatives scathing reprimand for his on the public highway and the posd < ndangering of human life.--Trentoi DEFENDANT'S APPEAL ALLOWEj) Hall, of McCallum t Division at Osgoode ist Friday, in the case Webb, the appeal by Prov. Treas., amusement tax 7.23 The amount expended on roads fa date totals $912.20. The intention of the Council is to expend more on road's and less on sidewalks than other years. Considerable work is required to be done yet to put roads in passable shape. * - present from Toronto. Orillia and Nia- delen.dant from' judgment of County gara Falls. Court of York of 7th March, 1928, The death of Mr. Blacklock removes was unanimously allowed and new one who was considered one of the trial ordered at Cobourg instead of best and most expert workers in iron Toronto. Costs of appeal to Defend-aud steel in New York State. By bis ant, and costs of first trial to be eoste fellow workmen he was recognized as j in the cause. a master mechanic and his employers j This case arose through a collision gladly attested to his rare ability. 0f automobiles at the corner of King For speed and for fine workmanship j and Victoria Streets, Colborne, in they had never had his superior and ; which both cars were damaged. Mr. been able to secure , McCallum entered action against Mr. " L. Webb for damages, and at the Ottawa, May 15, 1928--The Commute on Judges' Salaries reached a decision to-day by the casting vote of the chairman. The report to be submitted to Parliament w i recommend an Increase of $2,000 per annum to the County and Exchequer Court judges and $3,000 to judges of the Supreme Court of Canada. Wednesday HALF HOLIDAY The Business Places in Castleton will be closed WEDNESDAY Afternoon and Evening from 12 o'clock noon during the months of May, June, July, Aug. and Sept. Men's Suits made to your measure for $24.00 ALL CLOTHS Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed Join the men who are saving money on their clothes ! Tip Top Suits for $24.00 See the samples at Hawkins' Store COLBORNE a man that could begin to hold beside him. He has been intimately associated with the automobile industry for many years and has for some- time been foreman of the Government shops near Rochester. M idow and daughter, Mrs. Harold Hall, are left to mourn his loss, and several brothers and sisters, James and William Blacklock of Grafton, John and Robert of Regina, Mrs. J. C. Hare of Colborne, and Mrs. J. T. Roibson of Vernonville. The Express gladly pays this tribute of respect to a former resident of this locality and joins his many friends in sincere expressions of sympathy to all who are called upon to mourn his WOMEN AND THE SENATE The Supreme Court of Canada has rendered the unanimous decision of its members that under the law affecting the confederation of the Dominion, women are not eligible for appointment to the Senate. Paradoxically women may be and are admitted to other parts of our representative Parliamentary system, the House of Commons, and that fact makes it difficult to reconcile with logic their exclusion from the Senate Chamber. The present Government evidently recognizes that difficulty, for the Minister of Justice at once announced, on receipt of the' Supreme Court's judgment, that an amendment to the British North America Act doing away with the disability of women to become senators will be proposed immediately. The emancipation of women goes on steadily towards equalization with men in Canada, although women are still denied the franchise in the ultra-conservative Province of Quebec, which sends an almost unbroken phalanx of members to support Liberal measures at Ottawa! Port Hope, May 14--W. A. F. Campbell, solicitor for F. W. Wilson, of the Port Hope Guide, announced night that W. T. R. Preston and W. Wilson would definitely file appeal against the decision of the jury in the recent libel suit broi brought by Sir Arthur Currie. Read the condensed ads c trial in Toronto a jury found in favor f McCallum and assessed the dam-ges at $1250. In reporting the address given by Miss Beatrice Purdy. The Toronto Star said on Thursday. May 3, 1928: "It was surprising that so attractive a girl, as dark-haired Beatrice Purdy of Colborne High School should have such an interest in economics. She thought that the Commercial Sceptre of the world was passing from Europe to the American continent, including Canana. It had for trade the best geographical situation in the world. Canada's economic growth would be firmly based on the solidity of its four basic industries of the land, the sea, the forest and the mine, but material factors were not the most important. She concluded, Canada's best guide to the future is the precepts of the "Man of Galilee." leville Cheese Board 205 boxes of white and 175 boxes of colored cheese were boarded, of which 140 boxes colored sold at lS^ic; balance refused IRELAND--MARSDEN On Saturday afternoon, May 5th, 1,928, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clements, 27 Dilworth Crescent, Toronto, a quiet marriage was solemnized, when Elsie May Marsden, only daughter of Mr. Charles Lunn Marsden, of Leeds, England, became the bride of Mr. Wm. .las. Ireland, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ireland, of Warkworth, Ontario. Rev. L. Slingerland, of Hope, Ontario, formed the ceremony. CALNAN--KERNAGHAN At St. Mary's Church, Grafton, by the Rev. Fr. Scanlan, on Tuesday morning, May 1st, 1928, Catharine, daughter of Mrs. Kernaghan and the late David Kernaghan, Lakeport, to Mr. Anthony J. Calnan of Grafton. The bride's sister. Miss Annie Kerna-ehan acted as bridesmaid, while Mr. Bernard Lawless was best man. On their return from a motor trip to Eastern Ontario, Mr. and Mrs. Calnan will reside in Grafton. PERSONAL iMrs. J. Archer Brown is visiting friends in Toronto. Mrs. A. G. Willoughby is visiting friends in Toronto. iMiss Edna Sarginson of Hav is visiting Miss Margaret Henderson. Dr. Adam H. Millar of Toronto spent a day last week with his father, John Millar, J.P., Castleton. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Elliott of Toronto spent the weekend with her parent3, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Chapin. Mrs. Helen Cousins and two children of Medicine Hat. Sask., are visiting her father, Mr. Peter Haig. Mrs. H. Bickford Wilson of Sudbury is visiting at the home of her nephew, Capt. A. G. Willoughby. Mr. B. H. Coyle and Chief Jamieson continue to improve after their severe illness, although unable to be around, Mr. H. W. Vandervoort, formerly of Colborne, has been appointed treasurer of Trenton Softball League, and also treasurer of Trenton Branch, Canadian Legion. Mr. John McCarl is spending a few days visiting his brother Edward in Toronto, before leaving on a trip to the British Isles and the continent. He espects to sail on June 2nd. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Belson and family spent a few days visiting relatives in Rochester, N.Y. Mrs. Jos, Bellamy accompanied them as far as Niagara Falls, N.Y., where she visited relatives. , Miss Clara Moore of Toronto, Miss Gladys Moore and Mr. Kenneth Gams-by of Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Parker and daughter Jean spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Massey of Morg-anston. with Mildred of Grafton, attended the Convocation at Kingston, en Wednesday. May 2nd, 1928, when their daughter Stella, received the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Mrs. S. D. Dudley, D.D.G.M.. paid on official visit to Tweed Chapter. No. 148, O.E.S.. on Thursday, May 10th. 1!<2N. and to Bancroft Chapter. No. 157 O.E.S., on Friday night. May 11th. Mrs. Dudley was the recipient of very beautiful and useful gifts from each of the Chapters. Mrs. Ruby Fleming, W.M., and Mrs. Mabel Wol-fraim accompanied Mrs. Dudley, and at Bancroft acted as Installing Offic- A very enjoyable time was spent at "th. 1928, when officers and members oi the Order of the Eastern Star assembled and presented Mir. Clarey with a beautiful chair in recognition of his valued assistance at several "At Homes" held during the past winter. After an address, which was read by Mrs. Dudley. D.D.G.M., the remainder of the evening was spent in music and dancing. Dainty refreshments being served at midnight. Mr. R. Snetsinger is suffering from bruises and a shaking up sustained when he attempted to stop his team of horses from runing away. When they started, he grabbed one by the bridle and was dragged some distance along the road, and finally having to let go his hold, he managed to roll clear of the waggon. While filling the spray tank at the water tank on Percy Street, the horses stepped up, the sudden movement of the waggon causing Mr. Chas. Balls, the driver, who was landing on top of the outfit, to fall town at the horses heels, which aused them to bolt. GRANT'S PLANING MILL DESTROYED BY FIRE Early Monday morning, May 14th, 1928. fire of unknown origin destroyed the planing mill, together with all the machinery, belonging to Mr. H. A. Grant, just North of Salem. The origin of the fire is a mystery as all sawdust and shavings had been cleaned out of the building Saturday afternoon, and none of the hands had been at the mill after closing hour Satur- A pile of slabs valued at about $400, were burned. Lumber in a shed and piled in the yard at the South were saved by the hard work of neighbours, the wind blowing from the North at the time. The Colborne fire engii and hose reel were taken down and they helped in saving the shed piles of lumber, and quenched the fire in the ruins. Mr. Grant's loss is quite heavy, there being only $2,000 insurance on all. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. Grant as it is only two years since he ained a similar loss of his mill by fire, and had the mill fully equipped 'n. And occurring at this esason of the year the loss in business will also count considerable, as well as the inconvenience. COMING EVENTS Regular meeting of Colborne School Board next Monday evening. May 21st, 1928, at 7.30. PRINT PICTURES OF BELL OPERATORS in This Current issue of the "Blue official organ of the Bell Telephone Co., contains photographs of the interiors of Bell exchanges between Colborne and Scarboro, with pictures of the operators. The Colborne photo shows Miss Maude Connors, chief operator, and Misses Helen Bellamy, Pearl Bellamy and Hazel Ives. In the Cobourg picture, Miss S. V. Sheppard, chief operator, and five members of the are shown at the swithoboard. The Port Hope photo depicts Miss E. Greenaway, chief operator, and Misses G. Chisholm, M. Massie and C. Pen-ington. Bowmanville exchange is depicted in a fine photograph with all memhers of the staff on duty, Miss Spry, night operator: V. A. Power, M. J. Jewell, M. E. Reynolds, Pollock, M. Clarke, N. Clarke, and F. Williams, manager; Misses C. M. Witheridge and R. L. Power, Chief Operators. CARD OF THANKS )Mr. Harry A. Grant wishes to thank all his friends and neighbours for their willing assistance and hard work in saving the other buildings, lumber, etc., during the fire which destroyed his mill and machinery. ENGAGEMENTS The engagement is announced of Mary Gladys, daughter of the late William and Emily Bennett Coxall, of Colborne, Out, to Mr. Arthur J. Lyon, of Toronto, the marriage to take place quietly early in June.--Mall Empii DEATHS Farrell--In Colborne, on Wednesday, May 16th, 1928, William, Farrell, in his 75th year. Funeral services at his late residence, Park Street, on Friday, May 18th, at 2 p.m. Interment in the Union Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM Henderson--In loving memory of Captain James A. Henderson, who passed away May 17th, 1927. Remembrance is a golden chain Death tries to break, but all in vain; Memories drift to scenes long past, Time rolls on, but memories last. --Wife, Son and Daughter. May--In loving memory of my brother, Howard Philp May, who died May 15th, 1913. Deep in my heart your memory rings, And still my grief is sore, Each passing year but nearer brings The day we will meet once more. --Mrs David Ritchie, Sister. Progressive Euchre, at the Parish Hall, Colborne, Friday, May 18th, 1928, at 8 p.m. Admission 25c. Last of the season. All come! Little Lake Pavilion--The Opening Dance will be held Thursday evening, May 24th, 1928. Square and round danc tag. Every Friday evening at 8.30, com-menieing June 1st, 1928. Music by Pat Inglis and his orchestra. The Summer meeting of Wicklow and Vernonville and Grafton Branches of the Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. J. G. Wait, Wicklow, on Tuesday, May 22nd, 1928, at 2,30 p.m. The speaker for the afternoon will be Mrs. J. E. McDonoughe, Copetown, Ont. Picnic lunch will be served and all interested are cordially invited. Florence E. Hall. Secretary. BUSINESS AT NAPANEE Mr. Douglas Mayhew, son of Mr. nd Mrs. H. J. Mayhew of Colborne, has purchased an old established jewellery business in Napanee from Mel. Taylor, who is retiring on unt of ill health. Douglas has been engaged in Brockville for some lime and before leaving there was presented with a handsome club bag " friends he made since going there. ; many Colborne friends will con-tulate Douglas on securing a good ;iness in a good town and wish i every success. Mr. H. J. Mayhew has spent the week in Napanee sting Douglas in getting well un-way, and Miss Ruth Mayhew has 3 there to assist her brother. WOLVES OR DOGS te night recently, Mr. W. W. Rose 4 lambs killed and 2 injured by wolves or dogs, followed another night by I lulled and 1 injured, and others the flock dying of injuries. >ther occasion Mr. Rose saved his flock when being chased by two d< hich he recognized as belonging Colborne people. Unluckily he did not have his gun handy. While the sla tighter of sheep goes on, Councillors dilly-dally about passing by-laws regu-" ' g the running-at-large of the Among his flock of young White Leghorn chicks, Mr. Leslie Rice has a good number of five weeks roosters that are crowing lustily and are vieing with the old roosters ii making themselves heard. We believe these young roosters are record break- May 8th, 192: REFUSED WOLF BOUNTY, The Wiarkworth Journal says: The animal shot in Cramahe Township, supposed to have been a wolf, has been pronounced by Government officials to have been a mongrel dog, and have refused to pay the wolf bcunty on the canine. Victoria Day, Thursday, Mav 24th, 1928, Colborne Post Office will be open from 10 a.m. until noon. Outgoing mails will be dispatched at the usual hours. No Rural Deliveries The mail carriers being allowed a :oliday on Victoria Day, there will be i0 deliveries or collections of mail •n the Rural Routes. After McColl Brothers had been granted a permit to erect a gasoline station at the corner of Bridge and Front Streets, Belleville City Council passed a by-law putting the corner in the restricted area. And now a legal fight looms up. Trenton's tax rate for 1928 is 50 mills, the same as last year. The chairman of the Finance Committee pointed out that with a "surplus" of $32, 000 in unpaid taxes, it might be possible to keep the rate down to fifty mills. A Bancroft man was sentenced to ven years in penitentiary on charges of breaking and entering and theft. Goods found in his possession were ■■ titled by several owners. Ixed at $12 for each car, instead of the former fees of $25 for the first car, $15 for second, $10 for third, and $5 for each additional car. Warm Day!" was the welcome, friendly greetings Wednesday morning. First time in seven long months. May it continue. AUCTION SALE Saturday, May 26th, Mr. John Heslip will sell by auction on his premises, 3 miles east of Colborne, known as the Mason Bellamy Farm, his live stock, implements and household effects, etc. Usual terms with 6 months' credit. .Sale at 1.30. Arnold Poole, Auctioneer. 20-2x SNOW FELL IN NORTH COUNTRY Whilst the lake shore vicinity was Sunday afternoon visited by a light rainfall, in Madoc and other parts of Northern Hastings County, snow fell in considerable quantities. Mr. H. E. Groff, proprietor of 12 O'Clock Point summer resort, has leased the resort to Mrs. S. Jones of Toronto, for this season. The School Board are advertising for tenders for digging trench, also *'or new water pipes and laying same, on Percy Street. See advt. on page 5. Trenton Council decided to pass by-law prohibiting the running large of dogs. Don't let the Martins get away from yon I "I'm sorry the Martins are moving away," said Mrs. Drummond to her husband. "It will mean that we are going to lose track of some very nice people!" "I don't see why it should. If a good customer of mine moves away we follow him up by Long Distance. Don't let a little thing like distance separate you from the Martins!" A great change has < over Long Dista phoning. Nos almost rapfd as local telephoning. You give Long Distance the distant number and, in a great majority of cases she is able to make connection while you hold the line. The Long Distance operator will look up the distant number for you, if you don't know it, and tell you what it is. Still better, give us a list of the friends or customers you are likely to talk with. We will add the numbers and return the list to you.