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'News of Eastern Ontario CN.R. EMPLOYEE prey Melzer 1. Homan died at his home in Foxboro, He had lived in that vi- cmity nearly all his life, being born there seventy-four years ago. He had been a member of the Foxboro' United church, and was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Homan, He leaves to mourn his loss his widow and one daughter, Mrs. Harry Frederick of Foxboro, The deceased was an em: ployee of the C.N.R, for thirty-two yea.s. BYRIZD AT "AT COLBORNE The funeral of Mrs. lynn, widow of the late Thomas Flynn, for some years General Claims Agent of the Grand Trunk Railways, with head- quarters at Detroit, took Rice at Col borne yesterday. Mrs. lynn, whe was 73 years old, died on Saturday at 'Winmpcg at the home of her son, Ro- land Flynn. She had been in poor health for a year. She resided for a time in Toronto, but lived principally at the homestead at Maple Beach, Lakefield. Three children survive, Ro. laid in Winnipeg, Garnet in Montreal and Mrs. Tutt in Toronto, Two sons, Frank and Russell, and a daughter, Ruby, predeceased her, LIFE.LONG RESIDENT DIES Richard Henry Elmer passed away at his late residence, 126 Bagot street, Kingston, on Wednesday morning. He was 72 years of age and had resided in Kingston all his life. He was a man of sterling character and benevolent spirit and will he mourned by a large circle of friends, He was an Angli- can, being a faithful member of St, Paul's church, Besides his wife, Mr. Elmer is survived by one son, Richard, of Belleville, and two daughters, Mrs. M. Gibson and Mrs. W, Johnstone, Hamilton, Ont, LIQUOR TANKS IN CAR One of the finest catches made hy customs officials at Rouses Point, near Prescott, occurred when they seized a Jewett cos ach, containing a quantity o! liquor, and discovered three false tanks inside the upholstering under the back and two side windows, each large enough to hold ten gallons of whiskey. The tanks were ahout three and a half inches thick, and consti: tuted one of the cleverest pieces ol work ever seen hy the officers, being fitted in the upholsterine so neatly that the human eye could not detect them. The cccupants ot the car, two men and a woman, who gave Brook- lyn, N.Y. addresses, were arrested, widely known and highly res ho: The late Mr. Laycock was Thi ig ov- er fifty years ago to Miss Margaret Gray of Tyendinaga, who survives him. He leaves a family of four sons and one daughter, Thomas at home, John of New York, William of Por Arthur, Samuel, who recently return- ed home after two years at the Uni- versity of London, England, and Mrs Percy Thompson of Edmonton. One sister, Mrs. MacAuley, of Sault Ste. Marie, also survives. WHITBY POLICE ~~ ATTEND PICNIC Held By Toronto Force at 'Whitevale--Silver Band Present (Hy Staff Reporter) Whitby, Ont, Aus. 17,--The Whithy team went down to defeat in their game with the police team at the Toronto police plenic held last night in Whitevale, The game was closely contested throughout and excitement ran high. Whitby secured an early lead and held it until the eighth frame when the constables put their nightstick train- nig into practice and walloped out seven runs bringing their tally to 17, When Whitby went to bat in the ninth they were three runs down but in spite of the darkness they tailed to score and finished on the short end of a 17-14 score. The creek had a dangerous at- traction for the balls and the game had to be halted several times while dredging operations for the recov- ery of the horsecover were insti- tuted, A tense game of quoits went on for a time beside the diamond hut the attraction of the baseball be- came irresistible and the iron doughnuts were deserted, The same team if possile man for man will be seen in Whithy in about three weeks. "Ted" Bowman manager of the Whitby team in- vited the winners to play again and they accepted. The game will be de- ferred until after the Toronto Ex- hibition, It is hoped that the event can be staged on the grounds of gr-- and District Nowe | MYRTLE Myrtle Aug. 17.--Mnr, Charlie An- patowa, late of England, has moved with his family into Mr, Harry Ball's house. Mr. Andrews has en- gaged with Mr. H, Roy' Bright lor the sum av, Mr. Jay O'Boyle, wno has been truck driving for the Jupp Con- struction Co., had a very narrow es- cape from being killed on Friday morning of last week. As he was crossing toe C.N.R. tracks at High Maint. ha Ald pot see the anproach- ing mail train, when it ran with full wurce into des truck, making ig al- most a total wreck and threw him a number of feet. Fortunately he es- caped uninjured, but good shaking up. The Women's Missionary Soclety are holding their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Bert Duff this week, when Miss Armstrong who is home on furlough will give a talk on her work in western fields, A number from here attended the General Motors picnie in Oshawa on Saturday, Mr. Gammon and family, of Whit- by, has moved into Mr. W, J. Law- rie's house south of the village. Mrs, Woodcock, of Toronta has been visiting her parents, Mr. ond Mrs, H, Lane, Mr. George C. Lawrence and ily of Lindsay who were enroute to attend the veterinary convention in Guelph, spent the greater part of the week with the former's parent's Mr, and Mrs. John C, Lawrence, Mr. Bzra Pickett, of Hssex has heen visiting his brother-in-law, Mr. recelved a | Edward Mole. 'Miss Eleanor Wilson, of Poreu- ne, daughter of the late Rev. A. Wilson who had charge of this eirouit some years ago, and her cousin, Mr, Charlie Fothergill, of 'Whitby called on old friends here on Sunday, Road Commissioner, Mr. Ben Davidson of Brooklin, has a couple "of Brooklin men busy wielding their geythes along the highway cutting weeds. Now that this is compul- sory, how many have their cut around their private homes? Mr. Levi Tordiff spent the week- end with friends at Bobcaygeon. Rev. Swayne, who is returning from his vacation this week, will occupy the pulpit here next Sabbath evening at 7 p.m. Rev, Beech, of St. Ola, who took <harge of the service last Sabbath afternoon and preached a very impressive service. The Trustee Board of the United Church sold their Delco light plant and expect to have the hydro power in for use on Sabbath, * Mr. and Mrs. Russell Taylor and children of Chalk Lake, spent Sun- day with Mrs. Taylor's father, Mr. Tom Duff, PICKERING Pickering, Aug. 17.--* Accidental Death," was the verdict of the ecor- orner's jury at the inquest into the death of James Evoy, of Toronto who was electrocuted while at work, wiring the farm of F. .H. Richard- gon, Second Concession, two weeks ago. The evidence of fellow work- men of the deceased, showed that JEDD O--Premium Coal SOLVAY --COKE The best fuel products that it is possible to purchase, bins at present low Summer prices, General Motors Wood Best Wood Value in thid City Fill your ARE. SWORN IN| Two New Members of the Force Take Oath--Order New Uniforms Frank Fawbert and Harold Quan- trill recently appointed to the Osh- awa police' force were officially sworn in as police constables at yesterday afterneon's meeting of the Board of Police Commissioners by Judge Ruddy, chairman. The new appointees have been on the beat for over a week and had pre- viously been sworn in but not by the Board. The commission 'at yes- terday's meeting also awarded the contract for twelve police uniforms to M. Crosier, local taller, Other than these there was nothing but routine business, An application to operate a junk yard on Bloor street was granted the Kurtzman Scrap Service with the provision that the company erect a fence about the junk yard, keep the premises clean and neat. Oshawa 1s to have another taxi service, and the new one will oper- ate Cadillac and LaSalle cars ex- clusively. 8, J, Collacutt will be the proprietor and his application for a taxi license was granted by the Commissioners, During the progress of the meet- ing it was predicted that next year an electric semaphore system sim- flar to that now In use at King and Simcoe streets would be in- stalled at King and Centre streets. No action at the present time was proposed, The suggestion was made that the work of the police be further augmented hy employing a station clerk who would be responsible for much of the clerical work now un- dertakén hy the Chief, It was shown that such an appointment would enable the Chief to devote needed attention to the police work. Evoy had not heen told to do any work on the pole upon which he met his death, and that he knew that there was a live wire. None of the other men were at the scene of the accident, and hastily summoned by a small boy who saw the man fall, ran to the place and found the body at the foot of the pole. Evidence al- so showed that the man was wear- ing neither the belt nor the rubber gloves which are supposed to jhe worn by electrical workmen. Both hands were hurned and the suppo- sition js that the man lost his bal- the death-deal- wealthy , Capitalist, fortune." "Yes," replied sole e graduate. oe daughter?" "Perseverance, my buy," stated the "is the keynote to the aspiring on "And now 1 ask or the tenth time: May I marry PHONE 705 Kelly's Drug Store 34 King St W, Prompt Delivery 30 30 { 29 29 32 33 31 30 33 GOODYEAR Prices are LOW Right Now Buy That SPARE You Need Pathfinder Cord Wingfoot Cord Alll-Weather Cord x 4.40 Pathfinder Balloon x 4.40 All-Weather Balloon .... 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