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Oshawa Daily Times, 31 Oct 1927, p. 8

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------ EASTERN ONTARIO NEWS CHARGED WITH ROBBERY Clarence Woodruff, Clifford and Walter Davidson were committed for trial by county Police Magis trate J. W, Bradshaw, at Kingston, on a charge that on October 14 they did unlawfully assault and rob one Charles Seabury, Seabury ia held in jal as a material witness, BEETON BODY FOUND Searchers Saturday night discov- ered the body of Lewis Miller, farm- er on the Seventh Line, Beeton. Miller had been missing all day and a search party was organized when his hrother and sisters be- came alarmed. Beside him his rifle was found, Miller is reported te have been despondent for some time, - ARTILLERY TRAINING At the Peterboro Armories on Friday night the 4th Battery of the Capadian Field Artillery (4th Bat tery C.F.A,, C.E.F.) commenced fal training, with major J, W, Steven: son in command, The unit has re cently heen gazetted to carry on the designation of the 4th Overseas Bat tery, First Division, which was or- iginally composed largely of Peter hore' men » KINGSTON MARKET The following were some of the prices quoted for commandities or the Kingston market Saturday morning:--Butter, 45 to Sc a pound; eggs, 60 to 60¢ A dozen; po- tatoes, $1.90 a bag; apples, $8 to $7 a barvel or 40 to 70c a peck; onions, 60¢ a peck; chickens, $1.40 to $1.76 a pair; tomatoes, 60¢c per bushel; lamb, fronts, $1.60; doi, binds, $2.50; pork, 17 to 20¢c » pound; cauliflower, $1 to $1.50 a dozen; cabbage, 60c to $1 a dozen. TO ERECT NEW LIBRARY Wellinrton's new public library, gift of Dr, Perry Saylor of New York, will be erected on the site of the old Hotel Alexandra, The lot has been purchased from A, A. Morden for $1,000, W, W, PFits- gerald has the contract far the erec- tion of the building, Cost of the building, steel shelving and furni- ture. will be between $12,000 and $15,000, ACCIDENT PROVES FATAL Following an accident late Friday night, Mrs, Eliza Watts, widow of the late Geo, M, Watts, and mother of Rev, Dr. J, R, Watts, Queen's Theological College, passed away at Kingston, Deceased, while walking down staird, slipped and fell, falling a considerable distance, She died about ten minutes afterwards, shock largely being the cause. Deceased was 79 years of age. The remains were sent to Shelburne, Ont., on Saturday morning, where burial will take place, PRODUCE PLENTIFUL There was plenty of produce of every Lype on the Peterboro' farm- ers' market on Saturday morning. The tables were loaded with fowl, and butter and eggs were also very plentiful, On the open market the fruits of garden and farm overflow- ed from carts and bags and barrels. Butter had quite a wide range in price, selling all the way down from 48 to 40c a pound, Eggs were gzen- erally quoted at 60c a dozen, Dry picked chickens were 30c a pound while 20 to 25c a pound was asked at the other counters, Ducks were 25c a pound and geese were priced from 25 to 30c a pound, Apples were very plentiful this morning In barrels, Starks sold at $4 to $4.50; Russets at $4.50, and Spies at $5 to $6. Tolman sweets were 40c a peck and Russets 50c, Bax- ters were $2 a bag, Snows $2.50 and Tolman sweets $2.25; Green pears were 50c a peck; grapes, 50c a bas- ket, Red tomatoes were priced from 60 to 80c in smell and large bas- kets, and green tomatoes were 40c 2 basket, INSTRUCTION HELD A district chapter of instruction was held at Peterboro Friday after- noon and evening fin the Masonic Temple under the direction of R. Ex. Comp. G.W.P. Every, Grand Superintendent of Ontario District, No. 10. There were companions present from Oshawa, Whitby, Port Hope, Colborne, Cobourg, Lindsay. Warkworth, Cannington. Havelock, Campbeliford, Toronto and other places. It was the largest gathering of Royal Arch Masons ever assembl- ed in Peterboro for years. Mayor Hollowell of Peterboro, who is a member of the Royal Craft, welcom- ed those fin attendance, among whom were: M. Ex. Comp. Kenneth J. Dunstan, Toronto, Grand Z.; R. Ex. Comps. Henry T. Smith, Toron- to, Grand Seribe E.; C. D. Adair, JR, 8. Cotton and Rev, W. McDonald of Peterboro; J. W. Saunders, Port Hope, and some fifteen or more pre- ent and past Grand Chapter offi- cers, In the afternoon the M.M.M. and MEM. degrees, according to the new ritualistic work, were con- 'erred by the officers of King Da- rus Chapter, Cannington, and Vie- taria Chapter, Port Hope. After dinner, in the evening, the Royal Arch degree was conferred by the 2fficers of St. John's Chapter, Co- Yourg, The proceedings of the af- ernoon and evening concluded with instructive addvesses by the Grand % and Grand Scribe E, PRICES CONVENIENT Sellers and buyers were on Sat- urday present in large numbers up- wm the Belleville market, with the result that vendors reported an ex- sellent mornin selling. Apples were he big feature, ranging in price 'rom 60 to 75 cents a peck to $3.25 a gushel, Onions were G0 cents a peck, turnips 30 cents a peck, car- ots and parsnips, 30 cents a peck, w § cents a bunch, and cabbage from § to 10 cents a head. Pears were selling at 60 cents a peck, pep- ners, 10 to 15 cents a dozen; toma- toes. 50c a peck to $1.76 a bushel, and pumpkins 10 to 15 cents eaem, Jquash sold at 5 cents to as high as 25 cents each, beets, 26c a peck, and celery three bunches for 2fc, Watermelons are nearing comple- tion and sold from 10 to 20e each, Muskmelons can also be classed In the same hox, ranging from fe to 2 for 35c. Potatoes went at 30c a peck for the small species and 40c a peck or $1.50 a bushel for the larger, While honey sold at the same old price, 55 cents the small pail, and $1 the large, Colored honey asked 50 cents the small pail and 85 cents the larger, Beans went at 20 cents a quart corn 20 cents a dozen, and strawberry tomatoes, 40 cents a berry hox, Crabapples were also for sale at 40 cents a peck, Chickens were for sale at $1.25 to $1 each; butter, 50 cents a pound, Eggs still grading higher at 85 cents a dozen, This is a five cent increase on the dozen over last week, Hogs sold at $3.50 the small and $5 the larger pig. Hay was obtainable at $11 the ton, OLD COUNTY RESULTS ENGLISH LEAGUE First Division Bolton W'nd'rs 2 Newcastle U't'd 0 The Wednesday 1 Middlesbrough . 4 Tottenham Hots 1 Cardiff Ciev ,. 1 Blackburn R'v'rs 2 Everton 3 Jirmingham ... Huddersfield T'n 0 Manchester Utd, 2 Arsenal Aston Villa ,... : Derby County . 1 Leicester City , 4 "iverpool 4 Portsmouth .... 1 Sheffield United 3 sunderland .... 3 'N, Ham, United 1 Second Division Barnsley Fulham Hull City Leeds United .. Manchester City 4 Nottingham For. 5 Port Vale 4 Preston N. E. . 0 South Shields .. 2 Swansea Town 5 Clapton Orient 0 Wolverhampton 1 Stoke City .... 2 (------------------------------ Bristol City ... 3 W. Bromwich A. 1 Blackpool 2 Reading Grimshy Town . 2 Southampton ., 0 Chelsea 3 Notts County .. 3 Mi EL the tactics of the political game the substantive questions with w when he is interested at Special Purchase ing to the study the pastor's desk. $55.00, for 2 Bags Flour Given Away Kitchen Cabinet, constructed of Golden Elm, fitted with flour and sugar contain- ers, complete set of glass jars for spices and tin lined bread receptac'e that will keep foodstuffs in good condition, Reg. of Pastry FREE With Each Cabinet Kitchen Cabinet in Oak Golden Finish, reg. $59.50, for SCOTTISH LEAGUE First Divsiion 6 St. Mirren .... Dunfermline A. 3 Dundee Bo'ness 0 Cowdenbeath .. 3 Falkirk Clyde 2 Hibernians Hamilton Acas. Motherwell .... Airdrienonians . Partick Thistle 1 Hearts Queen's Park . 3 Rangers Raith Rovers . 1 Kilmarmock ... : St. Johnstone . 1 Aberdeen Second Division Albion Rovers . 0 King's Park .. Armadale 4 Arbroath Ayr United .... 3 East Fife Clydebank .... 2 Bathgate Dumbarton ... 2 Leith Athletic . Dundee United , 5 Stenhousemuir . East Stirling .. 5 Third Lanark . Forfar Athletic 4 Alloa Queen of South 4 Arthurlie St. Bernard ... 3 Morton RAILWAY BOARD WILL MEET IN CHATHAM ON WEDNESDAY Chatham, Ont., Oct. 30.--City Mana- ger C. H. R. Fuller, received advice Saturday to the effect that the Dom- ( imion Railway Commission plans to hold a hearing in the city next Wed- nesday afternoon. The board will meet in the City Council chambers. The reason for the hearing is not known, but it is thought that it is for the pur- pose of dealing with various matters pertaining to the Chatham, Wallace- burg and Lake Erie Railway. The Dover Township Council has filed a petition with that body requesting that the radial company be ordered to re- sume passenger service. There is al- sO a petition in the hands of the commission, signed by a number of 0 | Chatham ratepayers, protesting against the night operation of freight trains over certain city streets. i il i LC Lddd PIII TIGGIIIIIIII IIIS 4 LUKE FURNITURE CO. 63 KING ST. EAST -- PHONE 79 - ln Af iussians, the war . The Russians hav fi part of their trenches o the Stokhed $47.75 | ras reiterating th | for agricultural re' fe 45, is approximately 190,000 ahead of Alex Miller, his Democratic opponent, and the margin was practi: cally 3 to 1 Republican all through the | state. The legislature will have tut! one Democratic senator and but four! or five Democratic representatives." Michigan Democrats Shut Out. Detroit, Mich., Nov. 3.--[Special.]-- --| Michigan's next governor will be Fr | W. Green, for thirteen years mayes- iia a SCHOONER MARGARET MAKES ANOTHER LIQUOR SEIZURE Charlottetown, F.E.L, Oct. 36.--The customs cruiser Margaiet, arrived here yesterday, having in custody the schooner Marion L. Marion, of Lunen- burg, seized off the coast of the island with a large cargo of assorted liquors. JAPAN'S NAVAL REVIEW GREATEST SINCE 1919 Tokio, Oct. 30.--The greatest naval review in Japan since 1919 was held this morning and was participated in byy 138 warships. The spectacle at- tracted immense crowds, which assem- bled at every point of vantage. The vessels taking part in the manoeuyres cluded cight capital ships, 20 cruis- ers, 72 destroyers and 38 submarines, aggregating 700,000 tons. There were also 12 transports in the fleet. ' The ships were drawn up in sight TH Starting Winter- dl sass HMR parallel lines off Yokohama and oc- cupied an area six miles long and two miles wide. The battieship Mutsu with Emperor Hirohito aboard steamed slowly be tween the lines, while aircraft circled above. The inspection lasted two hours. FOUR PLACES OF BUSINESS ARE BURGLARIZED IN TARA Tara, Ont., Oct. 30.--The Provincial Police .are investigating a series of burglaries which occurred in Tara carly Friday morning, when four, bu- siness places were entered by thieves, namely Guy Hurdie's barber shop and tobacco store, Charles Locke's garage, Munson's garage and George L. Gert- ley's implement shop. Munson's garage is thought to have been the first place entered, as a quantity of tools are missing which could be used by the burglars in breaking into the other places. A list of goods stolen includes a quantity cigars and tobacco, from Hurdie's, some valuable motor accessories from Locke's, while a sum of money is nus- sing from Gertley's. MILLS DESTROYED BY FIRE Chicoutimi, Que., Oct. 30.--The Standard Wood Pipe Company's mills at Herberville were completely de- stroyed hy fire on Thursday, accord- ng to wor dreceived here today. The loss was estimated at $25,000, covered by insurance. GOT FEW POSTAGE STAMPS Woodstock Ont., Oct. 30.--The cold storage plant of the Kraft McLaren Cheese Co., situated near the CP.R station, was broken into some time during Saturday night. The thieves only got a few postage stamps. a EY

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