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CIRCELATIO GRANTED -70 BXCBED 2800 ' The Ontario Reformer All the News While It Is News VOLUME 50 --No. 133 Published at Oshawa, Ont, Tuesday, Thursday and a suburgey OSHAWA, ONTARIO, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1922 Yearly Subscription $3.00 Single Coples 5 Cents SIX PAGES Helen Willatt Returned Home Friday Morning After Two Day Absence Police Learn That Twelve Year Old Girl Reported Missing on Wednesday Night Spent Interval at Home of Russell Crysdale in Whitby--Ran Morning Away From There Yesterday GIRL'S FIRST STORY WAS THAT SHE HAD BEEN KIDNAPPED Helen Willakt, the twelve year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thom- as Willatt, 132 Barrie Street, whose mysterious disappearance on Wed- nesday afternoon caused her par- ents untold anxiety, and the police authorities much work, partially sol- ved the mystery herself by return- ing home all alone about ten o'clock Friday morning. Claiming to have slept in an empty barn for two nights and a day because of fright, and trying to evade the man who took her away, the little girl de- clared she had had nothing to cat since Wednesday at noon, the Jost |) time she had been home. The story told by Helen to dhe police on her return was that after leaving school she had decided 10 Bo up to seo the pictures in front of thy different theatres, but when she rekched a point in front of the fruit \store, just opposite Bruce Street, jon Simcoe Street, a man with a f§r hat and a *"Char- lie Chaplin mdpstache" came along in an old car, Which she thought was a Ford or Gevrolet Four Nine- ty. He asked heF if she would like a ride home, to which she agreed, the little girl telling the officer that she not ridden in motor ears much and thought she would like it. She Bot into the back seat, she said, and the man started off towards Whit- by. She was crying all the time, the little girl continued, and when they reached the G. T. R. tracks crossing the Kingston Road near Whitby, he told her to get out if she wanted to. She did, and then wandered around until she came to an empty barn where she slept for two nights and a day, without hav- ing anything to eat, she told the of- ficer. The. officer questioned her a8 to how she kept warm with the atmosphere touching the zero mark for the past two or three days in view of the fact that Thursday night the mercury dropped to 12 degrees below zero. Helen replied that she found some old clothes there which she wrapped herself in. Said She Was Frightened Helen said she stayed in the barn all day Thursday because she was too badly frightened to come out and would not venture to return home until Friday morning. She walked all the way home. she in- GOLDEN WEDDING OF REACH COUPLE Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barber Presented With a Purse of Gold The percentage of married people spared to celebrate their golden wedding day is very small, but such an event came to the lot of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barber of Reach Towa ship on Monday last. Feb. 13th. Some thirty friends and relatives joined in the celebration. After a hearty supper the parlor was the scene of an interesting event when an address was presented to the ven- erable couple, along with a purse of gold. The eldest son, Albert of Cal- iforaia read the address and the eld- est daughter, Mrs. Hazelwood of Crandall, Man., made the presenta- tion. The groom of fifty years made celebrate this epoch event in his life, was born in Reach 75 years ago, a son of the late Wm. Barber. He is of a family of seven brothers and two sisters. His good wife was Miss Catharine Shier, (and she too 75 years of age) was a daughter mel Shier, a Brock pioneer. of 14 three survive, Mrs. . Wm. Shier, Sunderland uston of Algoma. couple who have sven of married life were ve their entire family Hy et £ gk IEE, HET 4 8 net £3 - formed tho officer, Inspector El- ott, who accompanied the officer to the child's home and questioned her, inquired as to why the man had taken her to Whitby, She answer- ed by saying "That is what I "want to know." When Helen made her appearance at home on Friday morning, she ap- peared to have been crying and her fuce was found to be slightly swol- len but she had not been hurt in any way and was not suffering from any hardships which she might have undergone. \ However, what may have been the ual experiences connccted with Helen's disappearance is somewhat difficult to determine as information received last aight by the © police were from Chief Lavery of Whithy, puts a somewhat different aspect on the case. Early last evening Chief Lavery, who has been carrying on an investigation in Whitby, com- municated with Chief Friend, sta- ting that Helen Willatt had stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rus- sell Crysdale, Dunlop Street, Whit. by, Wednesday night, Thursday and Thursday night, but ran away early Friday morning. Chief Lavery also stated that Mr. Crysdale alleged that the little girl had taken all the money there was in the 'house, the sum of ten cents, with her. Helen bad arrived at his home about seven ( 0'cleck Wednesday evening, Mr. Crysdale wld Chief Lavery, telling them her mother had allowed her to come to Whitby to visit for a couple of weeks if she could find a place to stay. Information receiv- ed from Chief Lavery also states that Mr. Crysdale did not knpw the Willat family. Whether Helen is giving a correct version or whether Mr. Crysdale's statements are correct, the Police do not state but investigation is being continued as tw the truth of the girl's story and the reason for her disappearance. REV. C. F. STENT LEAVING OSHAWA Rev. C. F. Stent. who has been assistant-rector to Rev. C.R. dePen- cier, rector of St. George's Anglican Church here, for the past ten months, is leaving Oshawa shortly to accept a pulpit under Bishop Dumoulin iu Akron, Oliv, where he will have complete charge of the church for a time. Mr. Stent came to Oshawa from Port Perry to succeed Rev. Gordon Matthews, who likewise went to the United States. During his stay in Oshawa Mr. Stent has endear- ed himself to members and adherents of St. eGorge's Church, which was largely due to the active part he has taken in all branches of the church work His departure from Oshawa will be deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends. Mr. Steat intends to leave his charge here ou March ist. {__ COMING EVENTS _ ' DON'T FORGET THE WHIST DRIVE in G. W. V. A. Hall, Monday, Fel 30. First class prizes. 1320 - THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE Hospital Auxiliary will be held in the Nurses' Home, Monday, Febra- ary 20, at 3.39 o'clock. 1320 SIMCOE ST. METHODIST CHURCH Sunday merning, Mr' G. B. Mac- Callum. Tenor, oronto, will sing Campion's "Ninety and Nine." 133-2 G. W. V. A. FOOTBALL CLUB SPE- cial meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 8 w'clock. Business of wital interest. All players and others are requested lo attend. 132-a MR. CLEMS, BUSINESS MANAGER Thornton's Corners Farmers and Community Club, Monday even- ing, February 20. Everybody welcome. 133 THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CHOIR ie » 2 gi AA, ---- RMIT AI ri BOWMANVILLE GOUPLE FIFTY YEARS WEDDED Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McLaughlin Pleasantly Surprised on Monday EXTEND CONGRATULATIONS Presented With Box of 'Gold Coins and Pair of Chester- field Chairs A happy event was the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. John Ww. McLaughlin, which was very pleas- antly carried out at their residence on Wellington Street, Bowmanville, on Monady * afternoon, February 13th. The affair was planned to be a surprise to Mr. and Mrs. McLaugh- lin and was a carefully guarded se- cret until the day came, when som? and daughters, grandchildren and other relatives to the number of about thirty-five gathered in the eve- ning. When all were seated at the tastefully decorated tables they were a happy couple but none looked or were happier than the husband ant wife of fifty years. After full Justice bad been done to the bountiful re- past, Rev. D. W. Best, B.A, minjste r of St. Paul's Church, who was cho ed Chairman, called upon all present to drink to the health of His Majesty the King; this loyally done and the National Anthem sung, in a lew words he referred to the happy cir- cumstances which had brought the company together and called upon the elder son to propose the toas® to the Bride and Groom Mr. Byron McLaughlin of Ennis- Killen, read and address and Mrs. J. C. Smith, sister of the groom, on be- half of the assembled company, pre- sented Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin with a handsome pair of Chester- field chairs and a box of gold evins. Then all drank to the health of the happy couple and sang. "For they are Jolly Good Fellows." Mr. Mc- Laughlin replied in his usual ready way in a little speech marked by its wisdom, humor and deep feeling. Mrs. McLaughlin's appreciation ex- pressed itself in a characteristically humorous and spirited little aside-- "We'll have to try to live until our Diamond Wedding, now." Mrs. Best then sang, "Love's Old Sweet Song," the company joining in the refrain. Mr. R. 8. McLaughlin of Oshawa then proposed "The Ladies" in a speech that was clever, original and reminiscent. Replies were made ou behalf of the ladies, by Messrs. A Annis, M. Werry, and G. Wright, af- ter which Mrs. Best sang, "Mother Machree" the company again assist- jng heartily in the refrain The toast to "Ourselves" was proposed by Col. L. T. McLaughlin, C. M. G., D. 5. 0O.. and was responded to by Messrs. 4. P. Owens of Toronto, Wm Smith of Enfield, and Frank Me- Laughlin of Oshawa. Then after singing "Auld Lang Syne" the party broke up with repeated good wishes, all promising to begin at once saving up their diamonds in readiness for the 60th Anniversary. Mr. John W. McLaughlin and Mis Margaret Ann Evans were married on Feb. 13th, 1372, at the old Evans Homestead, Yelverton, Mauvers, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. W. Holmes. This homestead is now owned and occupied by Mr. George C. Wilson, a grandson of the late Mr. W. Evaus, father of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McLaughlin began life together ou the farm north began life together om the farm north of the old MeLaughlin homestead at Tyrone, where they raised their family and resided until they retired some years before the war. On the outbreak of war, when their youngest son, now Co. IL. 1 McLaughlin, C.M.G., DS.O., joined the colors, they again took over the farm and kept the old home fives burning aatil their son's reture in 1919, when they took up resideace in Bowmanville. : The members of their family ave: Mrs. James Thomson, Port Hope; Mr. Byron J. McLaughlin, Eauiskill- en; Col. Lorne T. McLaughlin, C. NL. G., D. 8. 0.; and Mrs. Arthur W. An- nis, Tyrone. Those present were: Mrs. James Smith. Newcastle: Mrs. Robert Mc- Laughlin, Miss Marion Ross, Mr. R. S. McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McLaughlin, Oshawa; Mr. J. P. Ow- ens, Toronto: Mr. and Mrs. E. Ev- ans, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Wilson, Mr. Colville Evans, Yelverton; Mr. {and Mrs. M. J. Wepry, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Annis, L. T. McLaughlin. Ty- sone, Rev. and Mrs. D. W. Best, Bowmanville; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Smith, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Saith, Mr. B. J. Mclaughlin, Enniskitlen: Mr. and Tix grasdetaldren. A number of rela. 25 ware anable te be prasest om account of illness, and absense from ho me. Laushlin and Mrs. James Smith. Newcastle, ave the only surviving members of the family. The late W. Nellaazl Jin of Tyrone, Dr. J. W. Mc- Laughlin of Bowmaa: 5, and Rul- er. Mclas ghlin, of Oshawa Yr others. law is law's disrespect for justice. ~--Kingston Whig. Ms. J. Thomsen, Port Hope, andy. Mr. Mc- wepe The basic reason for disrespect for Again Honored MR. L. O. CLIFFORD, MP. Of Oshawa, who was re-elected Presi- dent of the Canadian Ilereford Breeders' Association at the an- nual convention of that body in Toronto on Thursday. ZAGCHEUS' STORY USED T0 PRESENT Rev. A. Imrie and Rev. L. 8, Haverstock Address Meet- ings Here The story of Zaeccheus, the man who ran before the crowd and climb- ed a tree to see Jesus, furnished the subjcet for a strong evangelistic ad- dress at the Baptist Church night. The speaker was Rev, rew Imrie of Indian Road Baptist Church, Toronto, and the meeting was the fourth in a special series for the decpeuning of spiritual life He led his audicuce mong with a rich last coupled with sincers gospel teaching, and giving chapter and verse for each refcrence. As salvation came to the home of Zaccheus as a pesult of his desire to get a close-up view of Jesus so those who were not Christians might be saved by simply looking unto the Suviour and be- HMeving his word. Joy and happiness, (Continued on page 3) LOITERED AT G.T.R; Must Pay for Dizobedience-- Taxi Driver Charged with Selling Liquor Wesley Smale, a local jitney driv- er, appeared in Police Court yester- day morning charged with selling liguor. His solicitor, R. Moffatt, asked for an adjournment which was granted. License Inspector Mason is prosecuting the case Frank McAteer, of Cornwall, hav- ling become a familiar figure around the G.T.R. depot and having been warned previously that loitering oa the premises of the Grand Trunk Railway was strictly prohibited, G. T. R. detective Foster placed him under arrest In Police Court yes- terday morning NcAteer pleaded zuilty to entering the station with intent to use it for his own purposes, and unless he pays a fine of $5 and costs he will spend the ensuing thirty days in Whitby jail. Detective Foster told His Worship that the ac cused had been warned and that he sent McAteer to Police Headquarters on two occasions that he might have a place to sleep. McAteer stated that the officer had not warn od him about loitering on the prem- ises on the railway but the explained there was a sign a few feet from where the accused was ar- rested, stating that any Oshawa Boy Scouts will open Scout Week in Oshawa on Sun- day evening, when they will hold a church parade to King Street Methodist Church, where the Troop chaplain, Rev. A. M. Irwin will give a special address. All Scouts and Cab Wolves will appear on parade. An extensive program has been mapped out starting off with the church parade om Sunday. while on Monday even- ing, the local troop will en- sage with the Whitby Scouts in the County Town in 2a mame of hockey. will we "Good Turn Day." Wednes- day evening, a parade com- the Scouts and Tub at Scout Headguarters, in the basement of King St. Chavcch, when any ene wishing to juin doing so. The program Friday night will be announced later. GOSPEL MESSAGE And- fund of illustrations from real life quoting freely from the Word of God MAN IS ARRESTED latter person found there would be taken before NEED FOR MENTAL DISARMAMENT 13 A PRESSING PROBLEM That is Best Way to Secure Closer Relationship Between Nations DECLARES U.S, ROTARIAN Rev. Dr. D. R, Drysdale Ad- dresses Rotarians at Simcoe Methodlist Church .. "To bring about a cloger rela- tionship between men and nations, the only solution is by mental dis- armament and not by the cutting down of shipping und dismantling cruisers, which is being advocated by many of the leading statesmen today. What is needed is confer- ences, where men can get together and plan, not for self alone, but for others." This was the message particularly emphasized by Rev. Dr. D. R, Drys- dale, of Rochester, in an address to a joint meeting of Rotarians und two classes of Simcoe Street Meth- odist Sunday School, on Thursday evening in the Sunday School audi- torium. Dr. Drysdale y]sited Osh- wwa to speak to Jocal Rotarlans but on invitation of the Young Men's Club and the young ladies' class, who were holding an entertainment in a different part of the building, he agreed to speak to a combined gathering that all might derive some benefit from his remarks. Rotary Spirit Upperost All through the address, the spirit of Rotary was uppermost--the spirit of which all the leading statesmen in the world today dream, and which will lead them to the ultimate goal--a universal peace throughout the world, as the speaker termed it. Rotarians who were present, were deeply impressed with the many new thoughts brought out by Dr. Dyysdale, while the others who were not actually members of the Rotary Club. found themselves possessed of the Rotary spirit which Rotarians are endeavoring to interpret to oth- ers. Every time men get plan and think. there is always a certain amount of mental disarma- ment, simply because it brings a closer relationship and after a con- | ference, those who took part in Wt, { would go away, broader and better men. If they did not then the con- ference had failed. Dr. Drysdale do clared. Many were the illustrations given by the speaker to show how citizens to-day needed disarmament. He pointed out the predjudices held in the minds of some which might be easily remedied. It was im- material whether a man was of a certain religious denomination, if he were a may, he thould be greeted as such. In religion, industry, in ev- ery brauch of life, men should get together and plan to do away with predjudices and thus commence a disarmament. Dr. Drysdale made reference to the late war, relating how men of the United States and Canada had stood side by side. They had pled- ged a friendship to one another. Those men felt that the result would be all right because they were fight- ing for a closer relationship and a true democracy. Mental disarma- ment was neoded in industry, he stated. The man in the blue jeans must get together with the wan in the office aud have am understaud- ing i "That is what Rotary is doing." said Dr. Drysdale, "This great imsti- tution is helping and working to- wards restoring an international con- fidence botwoen men which is neces- sary if credit is to be restored. If there is pol some seuse of fellowship and if the aftermath of all this sufl- ering caused by the great struggle in France and Flanders, is only heartache and trouble, then the principles for which our men fought are overthrown and liberty is de- feated.™ FIVE GALLON CAN OF GASOLINE AS GARBAGE While leeking ever the municipal dump on Gibbs Street, Thursday that seme investigation will be made by officials of the company. together, tof tures as well as the other expendi- Night Provided the Act, submitted by the Board of Water Commissioners and ratified by the members of the Town Council at a joint meeting held in the municipal buildings last night, gains the consent of the Leg islative Assembly, ratepayers of Oshawa will be assed to vate within a very few months on the equal'za- | tion of water rats throughout the! town, The rate set forth in the Act! is 714 cents per foot frontage for a period of forty years. In order that the Act receive consideration by the Legislature at an early date, the Council last night voted to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign the pet- ition which will be forwarded to the Assembly, giving notification that the Act would be presented after some minor changes had been made, New System Favored The plan suggested by the Water Commissioners to make all ratepay- ers having water mains bordering on their property pay a frontage tax of seveu aud a half cents per foot has been advocated for some time past and the meeting last night brought out some heated discussion. The problem was looked at from all angles and while the majority of those "present considered this to be the only feasible plan to make the waterworks system self-sustaining, several councillors intimated that while they were not opposed to the scheme they would like to have more information. However, when Mayor Stacey asked for a vote of those who approved of the Act with the sug- gested changes, one of which was that the ratepayers be allowed to vole on it, only one councillor refus- ed to sanction it without further en- lizatment. Old System Unfair That the waterworks system should and must pay for itself whether by assessing properties with mains at seven and a ball cents a foot or by (increasing the water rates, was the declaration made by G.D. Conant. Chairman Conant explained that when water mains were first instal- led, they were luid under a general rate, those having the benefit of the mains paying merely for the amount of water consumed, while all rate- payers were called on to pay a gen- oral tax to take care of the deben- tures issued for laying mains regard- less of whether or mot they had the use of these maine. This was follow- ed until 1917, when a bylaw was pas- sed autliorizing ail future mains to be laid local improvements, which called for a frontage tax. Un- der the lalter plan, 42.756 feet of mains had been laid, while under the general rate, 98,671 feet had been wnstalled. and for which no froant- axe tax was being levied. Chairman Conant stated he had always ocontend- ad it was am unfair system and that the local improvement plan was oor- rect. The proper way was that all having mains should pay the same rate. It wuld never be possible to make the system self-sustaining otherwise unless water rates were put up to a prohibitive figure 1922 Deficit $9,000. To show the necessity of having all water users pay alike, Chairman Conant quoted figures giving the deficit each year since 1913, which the Town of Oshawa was calleu en to pay. In 1913 there was a deficit of $5,396; in 1914, $5,196; in 1915, $1.377: fa 1916, $2627: in 1917. $789: Iu 1918, $897: in 1920, §4.- P68; fa 1921, $2700. During the' preseatl year. according to estimates compiled, unless the new system was adopted, the deficit which the towm would be called upon to pay would be $9,000. The reason for the in- creased deficit this year was owing to the larger debentures maturing. The water msers, Chairman Cooaut oon- ftended, should pay the debenture debt. If this system were nol adopt- od, thea it would be necessary to iu- crease the water rates 25 por oeat., he said. Under the lecal improve ment plan, the 3000 feet which was not bringing in 2 frontage tax at the present time, would furnish a revenue of $16,000 under the new system. If the system were put into force at once, sufficient money would be derived to take care of the deben- as People To Vote On Plan To Adjust Water Rates Before Bill Is Effective Equalization Plan is Endorsed, After Some Minor Changes in the Measure as Drafted, at a Joint Meeting of the Town Council and Board of Water Commissioners Last SPONSORS DECLARE PLAN IS ONLY FAIR WAY OF MEETING DEFICIT what it is now. Com. Vickery avers red that those in the centre of the town had always paid their fajir share and while the frontage tax would benefit him he did not think it was right, Second Deputy-reeve Mason state ed there were certain arguments and agitations against the proposed Act but the prineiple was to have all with mains fronting on their property pay an equal rate and he would defy any sane and sensible business man to stand up and say it was wrong. They must either agree to this tax or raise water rates, was his idea. Coun. Johnston thought that those who had enjoyed the privilege of lower rates up to the present time should kave no objections to paying a frontage tax similarly to those who have been already doing that. Coun. Hall stated that before mains were laid by his property, he had helped to pay for other mains by the gen eral tax and finally when mains were laid he was ealled on to pay whole "shot." He did not think that was fair and strongly approved of equal rates. Coun. Burns stated that it would be out of the question to ine crease the water rates as they were considered now to be the second high est in the province. As a sample of unfairness, Second Deputy-reeve Mason made reference to the main laid on Bruee street. A large indus- try had not been getting sufficient water to meet its needs, he stated, and consequently a larger main was installed. The people on Bruce street had to pay for the larger main, al- though they were getting equally ae good service from the smaller one. Water Half of Taxes Mayor Stacey thought that those in the centre of the town who were uot paying a frontage tax should not feel hurt if the mew system were adopted. They had to pay a general tax of $6. which they would save if the frontage tax were levied. It was the only way of coping with the sit- uation, His Worship thought. At the present time some ratepayers were paying 12 cents a foot for their mains, and a general tax of $4 be. sides the water rates. The ordinary man paws aimost half his taxes im this way, he said. The waterworks (Continued on page 3) PRIVATE BILL READY FOR LEGISLATURE The by-law regarding the equalization of water rates, which may be voted on by the ratepayers of Oshawa in a short time and which is being submitted to the Legislature for their approval is as follows: Whereas the Municipal Corpora- tion of the Town of Oshawa has by petition represented that the water- works system of the said town has been extended from time to time by the construction of watermaiss partly at the expense of the corpora- tion at large amd partly under the local improvement system: that it is desirable to ogualize the payment of the vost of watermains heretofore and hereafter constructed as exten- sions of the said waterworks system by assessing and charging pooper- ties abutting thereon or benefited thereby au annual rate of seven and one-half cents per foot frontage dur- ing a period not exceeding thinty years, beiug the estimated lifetime of such works; and that if the annual rate of seven and one-half cents per foot frontage should produce more than the actual cost of any waters main in vespeot of which smch rate is changed. the surplus should be used by the town for general water. works purposes. And whereas it ic =xpedient = grant the prayer of the said petition. Therefore His Majesty by and with the consent of the Legislative As. sewnbly of the Province of Ontarie, enacts as follows: 1. Notwithstanding anything cone tained in the Municipal Act, the Local improvement Act br any other Act, it shall be lawful for the Cer