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Porcupine Advance, 7 Jul 1927, 1, p. 1

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is wide experience. Mr. Moore sugâ€" wested varieties of flowers and shrubs as smuitable for the North, and also answered a number of questions asked by members of the audience. The general hope was expressed by those present that Mr. Moore would return here at some other time and address a larger audience on his life interest,â€"flowers, horticulture and beauty. trealituralist of the North, was up trom Haileybury for the evening, and spoke briefly but interestinely from Observes Diamond } Jubilee of Confederation Interesting and Helpful Address on Horticulture by Mr. Moore, / Government Lecturer. | wagon marked ‘©1867‘‘ and typifying the life of the pioneers of the time of the confederation of Canada. Atâ€" tached to this by streamers in colours was the finest of type of modern autoâ€" mobile, artistically decorated, and marked ‘©©1927."‘ The design gave clever delineation of the progress of Canada from 1867 to 1927. Another fHoat that represented much clever work was that of 8. Bucovetsky. The Hamulton Taxi Service and Livery was also appropriately representated. The Maple Leaf Theatre, Schumacher, hade@~float advertising the picture +‘ MeFadden‘s â€" Flats.‘‘ The local fire brigade added to the impressiveâ€" ness of the procession by entering in the line of march the motor fire truck and hose wagon, with a complement of uniformed firemen. _ There were many handsomely decorated motor cars, the designs being appropriate and artistic. Among those entering cars that deserve mention were:â€"â€" Messrs Wm. Spinks, D. Kerr, V. H. Emery, C. G. Williams, and others. A Ford decked in green boughs, and another car with a model airplane as a deeoration in front are also worthy§ of note. The judges, Dr. Harrison, P. Dougall and G. A. Maedonald, awardâ€" ed the prizes as follows:â€" URGEG ALL TO ASSIST IN BEAUTIFYING THE TOWN through his part in \er\ effective way. The parade was of decorated motor cars and trucks and there were many zood entries. The entry by Marshaliâ€" Eccelestone was particularly worthy of note. At the front was a covered The programme planned "by the Tmmins branch of the Canadian Leâ€" zion and the Timmins Kiwanis Club tor the observance of the diamond jubilee of the confederation of Canaâ€" da was carried through much as outâ€" lined. The blistering hot weather was a handicap, and "the change in the time of arrival of the goottnsh Football team also interfered with the programme, but generally the arâ€" rangements may be said to_have been -ucoessfully carried through and inâ€" teresting and pleasing throughout. In the morning there was a parade, the music for this being furnished by the Laneashire Football Club band, all arranged in humorous costumes. Their leader Mr. Wm. Wilkinson, was especially good, carried Motor Car and Truck Parade in Morning of July ist. Opening of Kiwanis Playgrounds, March of School Children, Presentation of Medals, in Afternoon. Band Concert. Canadian Legion Dance in Evening. Best decorated _ truck,â€"Marshallâ€" Vol. XII. No 27. Paid Circulation Last Week Smith Elston,. Limited, have been awarded the contract for the plumbâ€" ing, heating and ventilating at the St.â€" Mary‘s hospital, Timmins. David had been taken. Two persons who were fixing their own ear about half a mile away ran by foot to the scene of the accident to see if they could give any aid. Serious Accident Near Golden City on Sunday Afternoon. Passing Autos Showed Pcor Humaniâ€" ty. south Porecupine, July 6th, 1927. Special to The Advance. A serious accident occurred about | two miles from Golden City on Sunâ€" day afternoon when a car ‘driven by I\Ir M. E. David, of Cochrane, skiddâ€" ed and turned over three times and landed on its wheels facing Cochrane. Mrs. David and baby were in the front seat but esceaped unhurt. Mr. David‘s two sisters and little son, Alâ€" lan, were in the back seat. Miss Nedâ€" da David has her lip hadly torn and collar bone hurt and is in the Proviâ€" dence Hospital, Timmins. Mr. David was the most seriously hurt of all, having landed on the windshield in his fall. His face and skull were badly cut, there being three fractures in the skull. Little hope was given at first but he is now doing well in St! Mary‘s Hospital. The accident occurred when Mr. David attempted. to adjust the windshield. Mrs. David secreamed that the car was shidding and in the attempt to right it, it overâ€" turned on the other side of the roady There was considerable fresh gravel at the spot. After the accident, while Mr. David was bleeding profusely, a car passed on its way to Iroquois Falls. Mrs. David pleaded for them to stop and help but they went on saying there would soon be another car along. The next car also bound for Iroqums Falls did not wait to stop either, but on Mrs. David offering to pay them. they took Mr. David and his sisters as far as Golden City. Later a truck picked up Mrs. David and the children and brought them to Golden City where her father, Mr. Daher, of Timmins, got them. Then they had to hunt through all the hosâ€" pitals in camp to find out where Mr. cial mention. The dance in the Melntyre hall, Schumacher, in the evening, under the auspices of the Canadian Legion, was a big succéess, there being a good crowd and a good time. The ladies served a delightful lunch during the evening. Miss Cotcher, of Schuâ€" macher, sang two Scottish songs, and her beautiful voice, her musical talâ€" ent and the selections given were greatly appreciated. The Sceottish team were the guests of the evening. The prize winners were:â€"National costume, Mr. and Mrs. MeMillan, as Serbians. _ Fancy costume,. couple, Mr. and Mrs. Austin Neame. Fancy costume, lady, Mrs. Uttley. The judges were three of the Scottish footballers, Messrs P. Gallagher, W. Cook and J. Cunningham. Mr. Galâ€" lagher presented the prizes The royâ€" al way in which the people of Schuâ€" macher greeted and entertained the Scottish footballers is worthy of speâ€" M. E. DAVID, COGHRAN AURT N AUTO AGCH vetsky. _ decorated auto,â€"Mr. Wm. Spinks. Second, Mr. . G@. Williams Best Walking Group,â€"Laneashire Football Club Band. In the afternoon approximately 1500 school children marched from Second avenue to the new Kiwanis community playgrounds, headed by the Timmins Citizens‘ Band. _ The line of march included Public and Separate school children of Timmins and the children of Schumacher in charge of the teachers and of the Home and School Association. The Legion asks The Advance to express its special thanks to the teachers and the Home and School Association for the generous assistance given. Also to Sauve‘s Pharmacy and others for prizes donated and to all others asâ€" sisting in any way. At the new comâ€" mumtv plavvrounds, Dr. Lee Honev president of the Kiwanis Club, a brief address opened the grounds tor- mally for the use of the community and introduced the presentation of the medals to the school children. Each youngster present received one of the Diamond Jubilee medals, deâ€" scribed in these columns. After the presentation of medals the Timmins Citizens‘ Band gave a two hours‘ band concert, the music being much enjoyed. ‘lestone, Limited. Second, ¢ Buceo The main bout of the evening was Johnny Grant of Orange Boxing Club, Toronto, versus McKenzie, of the Holly Rees. This was a dandy bout and roused the greatest enthusiasm. Both are boxers of outstanding abiliâ€" ty and they put on a contest that won deserved applause throughout. Grarnt won the cup in this feature, but Meâ€" Kenzie won credit too for his able Toronto Boxers Give Excellent Exhibition. All Events Especially Well Matched. Large Crowd, Including Many Ladies, Give Wellâ€"Merited Applause to Features. The preliminary he: aring in the case of Sam Goldstéin charged with arson is being heard this afternoon. Boxing Tournament July 1 \/ Was a Noteworthy Success Fines of $10.00 each were imposed on three speeders and one auto not carrving lights. Mrs. Meheden was sentenced to two months on a liquor charge preferred by Provincial Officer Finger. _ The woman was not present and it is said that she has left for parts@unknown. Four drunks, a couple of assault cases, and other minor cases were dealt with. Three different cases of men drunk while in charge of a car were reâ€" manded to next week, on account of the absence of counsel in the three cases, At police court this week the highâ€" grading cases came up again. A. Simon, of Montreal, asked for trial by the magistrate and entered a plea of guilty.. He relieved his wife of all 1ebpon51b11ity in the case, and his manliness and frankness in the case was commented upon by the magisâ€" trate. _ He was sentenced to not less than one year nor more than two years at the Ontario Reformatory. w. P. Wilson was committed for trial: on charges of selling and illegally having gold. Denkow and Klapouschuk were dismissed, the magistrate finding the evidence not summent to connect them- with the case. Denkow ‘said the $2,000.00 cash found was the property of Klinovich. This money was orderâ€" ed held by the court. Klinovich was committed for trial for illegal posâ€" session and for selling. He was also fined $50.00 for hd\lll;._:‘ a _ revolver while being an alien. Barbas, on a charge of illegal possession of gold, is to ha\e prelnnmars trial this after- noon. â€"Pastynchuk, on charge of havâ€" ing dangerous weapons and also revolâ€" ver w hl]e an alien will also be tried this afternoon. A. Simon Pleads Guilty to Illegally Having Gold. Two Dismissed. Some Committeai for Trial. NOT LESG THAN A VEAR OM GHARGE OF HIGHâ€"GRADING Literally thousands of people waited outside Westminster Abbey in the pouring rain in order to attend he special Dominion Day service in commemoration of ‘the Diamond Jubilee of Confederation. The zentleâ€" ment of St. George‘s (l,'hz}.peI, Windsor, who recently visited Canada with twelve of the Abbey boy choristers, joined with the Abbey in the service. The Rev. T. Albert Moore, D.D. (left), Secretary of the Generâ€" al Council of the United €Church of Canada, and Rev. J. R. P. Sclater, D.D., minister of Old St. Andrew‘s Church, Toronto, officially representâ€" ed their church at the service. ATTENDED WESTMINSTER ABBEY CONFEDERATION SERVICE TIMMINS, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JULY 7th, 1927 was received with the greatest fayâ€" our, every bout being specially good. All the other bouts were equally creditable, some of the young boxers showing remarkable talent. _ The whole event refleced the greatest credit upon the Holly Rees., ‘"Tex‘ Jardine and all others concerned. The evenng was one that lovers of boxing will gratefully remember for a long time. The Trimble and Doâ€" herty ibout was a specially good one, Trimble winning this one. Other boxers taking part included:â€"Maâ€" honey, of Souh Poreupine; MceNaughâ€" ton, of the MeIntyre:; MceDougall, of the Holly Rees.; Goodall, of the Holly Rees.: (Gene Biondi. \Iurph) Billy Trimble, Morris and others. The bout between **Shorty‘‘ and **Tiger Flowers‘‘ as usual was an item of inâ€" terest. The <whole programme was wellâ€"balanced and of high merit and Ernie Taylor, of the St. Club, Toronto, boxed with Jones, of the Holly Rees. _ This was another excellent bout. Jones was the winâ€" ner of the eup . part in boxing. xBatted for Hugg‘ins in 10th. Summaryâ€"Two base hits, Rothâ€" well, Parks, Valentine 2; stolen bases, \1el\less, Spence, Coons, Fitzjohn, Parks, Valentine 2; left on bases, Falls 4, Mcelntyre 9; base on balls, off Osborne 2; off Nottingham 2; struck out by Osborne 10, by Nottingham 10 ; one out when winning run was scored. Iroquois FPalls Score by Innings RK. H. . Chisholm, e.f. . Rothwell, s.s. . FitzJohn, c. Angrignon, 3b. Gauthier, 2b. .. Nottingham, p. Stevenson, r.f. Valentine, 1.f. . Parks, 1b. .. Nickless, c.f... Chircoski, 1.f... Gratton,> r.f.: .: Bousquet, 2b. .. Spence, s.s... .. Coo#i8,.1b.. . Bortier, c. .. Huggins, 3b. Osborne, p.. . \LG(‘]dlI‘ Es The game in the Temiskaming Baseâ€" ball series at Timmins last inight, Iroquois Falls vs. Mcelntyre, was a nice little contest, the score of 4 to 3 showing the nice kind of a match it was. â€" The following is the box score and summary :â€"â€" Game in the Temiskaming Baseball Series Last Night Results in Win for I. Solomon‘s Team. McINTVRE MAKEG NICE\,, WIN FROM IROQUCIS FALLS 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0O I â€" _ 4 9 Umpiresâ€"W. Burns and E. Welt 0 L 00 02 0 0 0: 0 0 Melntyre G 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 1 IROQUOIS FALLS xBR‘ clever exhibition of good MelNTYRE X.B. It, H. P.0O. (Mrs. Jas. MceCann and daughter Miss Lizzie MeCann, left on Wednesâ€" day for Brechin, Ont., where they will take up residence. Mr. MeCann will join them in the course of a week or two, his intention being to conduct the farm that he owns at Brechin. The family will be much missed here being among the pioneers of the town and highly regarded by all. } Deepest sympathy will be extended to ‘Mr. and Mrs. Tremblay, Pine street north, and to the family in the death of their son, Francois, at the St. Mary‘s hospital on Friday last. The young man, who was about 22 years of age, was injured while assisting in some woodâ€"sawing last week. _ A stick of wood fell back from the saw smashing against his face and head. He was taken to the hospital and at first it was hoped that his injuries would not prove serious, but later it was evident that the young man was hurt beyond the chanee of recovery. the funeral took place,on Sunday to St. Anthony‘s church ahd to the R. C. cemetery. ! Hon. Wm. Finlayson, Minister ‘of Lands and Forests, Mr. C. Fullerton, of the Northern Development Departâ€" ment, and other officials were in Timâ€" mins on Wednesday looking over the road situation and other matters conâ€" nected with the department. _ Hon. Mr. Finlayson has motored over a large part of the roads of the North during the last week or two and is getting a large amount of firstâ€"hand information. He is apparently keenâ€" ly alive to the conditions in the North, and the interest and knowledge that he is showing in the work of his deâ€" partment are most encouraging to the North. FRANCOIS TEMBLAY PASSED AWAY ON PRN)AY HON. W. FINLAYSON PAYS\ VISIT HERE THIS WEEK Mr. A. Dorfman, formerly of the Melntyre staff{/ spent a few days in the camp this w eek. He w as accompanied by his son, Leo, who is remaining for a few weeks before returning to school in the fall. We regret to announce that the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lioâ€" nel Boutet, paqsed away on July lst, at her parent home on Third avenue. Mrs. Alphonse Boutet of First avâ€" enue left on Monday for Quebec city, where her daughter lies seriously ill. Mr. A. Dorfman, formerly of the a icomplete wreck and two families homelesb Among the heavy losers are :â€"Councillor D Kerr, whose valuâ€" able automobile is a complete loss. He also sustains much loss from damâ€" d ze to the post othce building. Mr. C. Arnott, men‘s iurmslnngs, 18 a,lso a great loser. His stock is a total loss. Charlie Wong, resturant, also suffered heavy loss and his famiâ€" ly escaped with nothing but their night attire. Mr. and Mrs. Garrupy, who occupied an upstaire, also have our sympathy. They barely escaped with their night attire. Everything else was lost in the fire. At one time the outlook was so serious that a call for help was sent to Timmins and South: Poreupine, who quickly responded; and these two teams, together with our local team, soon successded in conâ€" trolling the blaze, which was the most spectacular fire ever seen in town. Our sincere thanks are due to these fireâ€" men, who showed that they could not only win prizes, but were ‘‘on the job‘"‘ when a real fire happened. , ‘Mrs. Villeneuve and family, of Seâ€" cond avenue, left on Tuesday for a vacation in North Bay. We are sorry to report that Mrs. W. Football: â€"The MecIntyre met the Thistles=atâ€"Schumacher on Monday, July 4th, the home team winning 3â€"1. Miss Marion Leng, left on Tuesday morning to spend the vacation with friends near Edmonton. Schumacher, July 6th, 1927. Special to The Advance. In the early hours of Tuesday mornâ€" ing, Schumacher was visited by the most disastrous fire in years. Luckily there was no loss of life, but the proâ€" perty loss will be very heavy. But for the prompt and efficient work of out local fire brigade, assisted later by Timmins and South Poreupine firemen, the result would have been far worse. _ The frantic barking of some dogs at the rear of the post office roused the people living near, who, upon investigation, discovered the fire and promptly turned in an alarm. â€" Immediately the firemen were on the scene. For a time the whole business section of the town was menâ€" aced and had there been a wind nothâ€" ing could have prevented a far more serious blaze. As it is, five stores are Schumacher Visited by Bad | Fire on Tuesday Morning Five Buildings Burned. Town Menaced at One Time. Assistance Given Schumacher Firemen by Brigades from Timmins and South Porcupine. Firemen Do Great Work. Other Schumacher News. ing the day. About n ever, the child was tal vulsionsâ€"and passed aw ing. (There will be very general symâ€" pathy for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fyâ€" mond, Pine street south, Moneta, in the death yesterday of their bright little boy, Eugene. _ The youngster was about sixteen months of age, and seemed to be in the best of health on Tuesday, playing around as usual durâ€" ing the day. About midnight, howâ€" ever, the child was taken with conâ€" evidence showed that Mr. Brodeur had suffered many injuries in the fall, his head and face being badly shatâ€" tered and the bones of his body being broken by the fall. T. Fergie, a drilâ€" ler, was also injured when he was struck by the falling body of Mr. Brodeur. Fergie is in hospital and is making good progress to recovery, The late R. Brodeur was about 36 years of age and was a married man. He was popular with all who knew him and his death is deeply regretted and the greatest sympathy felt {or all the relatives and near friends bercayâ€" ed by his death. It. Brodeur, for the past five years in the employ of the Hollinger mine, fell down the shaft of No. 19 at that mine and died instantly. The drop was nearly 500 feet.© Brodeur was deâ€" scending the shaft in the bucket and in some manner fell from his place. Just how the accident occurred is difficult to figure. _ At the inquest held it was shown that the equipment, examined immediately after the acciâ€" dent, was all in perfect condition,. The jury returned a verdict of death by accident. A large number of witâ€" nesses were examined. The medical At Kirkland Lake, the Schumacher bringing home many prizes. The reâ€" athletes made a notable showing lay race was won by Mcelntyre. The runners were F. Dickson, L. Miller, J, Leng and Eddie Angrignon. Firsi place in the five mile race was won by Stanley Bonnell. In the one mile M. MceMillan was first, J. Leng, seâ€" cond and S. Bonnell, third, all from Schumacher. _ In the 220 yards, F. Dickson won second place. In the 100 yards, F. Dickson was also second. In the 880 yards, J. Leng was second ; in the 440 yards E. Angrignon was second; altogether making a fine reâ€" cord for our local boys. _ We wish them the same success in future events R. Brodeur Meets Death in Accident. Jury Unable to Determine How Accident Occurred. A special train will leave Timmins at 8.20 a.m. on July 12th, for the conâ€" venience of members of the Orange order and others who may wish to attend the celebration in Iroquois Falls The train will leave the Falls at midâ€" night. The tickets are fare and oneâ€" third for the return trip. INSTANTLY KILLED BY _\ FALll DOWN MINE SHAFT We would remark in passing that our local firemen look quite smart in their new uniforms. This is the first time they have appeared in uniform and they certainly looked neat. We wish them many more such successes. Liskeard on Friday, Dominion Day, winning in all three first prizes, and one second. In the wagon race they were first, winning a cheque for one hundred dollars and the banner. They were also first in the ladder race, winâ€" ning a beautiful silver cup. The La France shield was also won by the Schumacher brigade for the greatest number of points for efficiency in all branches of fireâ€"fighting, general apâ€" peargance, ete. In the reel race the local team were second winning anâ€" other cup. The Schumacher brigade again won the old banner. This is the third succeeding year this banner has come to Schumacher, so now it stays hbere permanently. In the hundred yards dash for firemen, Eddie Angrigâ€" non won first place. Mr. Frank Corriss is enjoying a visit from her brothers of Toronto, whom she has not seen for several years. _ They are surprised to find such a flourishing town so far away from the city. Miss St. Denis who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. MeNamee, left again on Monday. f The Schumacher firemen made a reâ€" markably fine demonstration at New Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Miller, spent the holiday in Kirkland Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Leck, spent the holiâ€" day at New Liskeard, where they witâ€" nessed the firemen‘s tournament. A. Mackay, of Second avenue is lying at her home seriously ill. We hope she will soon be on the road to comâ€" plete recovery. Paid Circulation Last Week 2745 A V this mor

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