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News of Eastern Ontario NOW JUVENILE JUDGE Police Magistrate W. C. Mikel, K.C., of Belleville, has been designated a judge within the meaning of the Chil- dren's Protection Act, WILL PRESENT CHARTER General Sir Arthur Currie will on Saturday next visit Seville, being the guest of Legion No. 99. On Sat- urday evening Sir Arthur will present the new charter to the newly form Legion in this city. On Sunday the General will at Brighton unveil a me- morial ergeted to those who made the {irene sacrifice during the Great ar, FORMER REEVE DIES W. D. Stinson, of Omemee, for five years. reeve of that village, and for one year warden of Victoria County, is dead, Mr. Stinson was a prominent merchant of the village, but was forced to relinquish his and muni- cipal activities several months ago, owing to the illness which has now caused his death. FIERY CROSSES BURNED Tt is estimated that about 3,500 peo- ple attended a meeting of the Ku Klux Klan which was held Monday in a large field at Windmill Point, one mile below Prescott. Several addres: ses were delivered and a number of initiations took place. Five huge cros- ses were burned, the flaming emblems casting a reflection plainly seen for miles around, Hundreds of cars were parked in the field, NE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS n the passing of James A, Western, at his residence on Henry street, Co- bourg, yesterday lost one of its oldest residents, Deaceased had been in de- clining health for some time. He was a life-long. resident of Cobourg, and was born here 67 years ago, residing continuously in the house of his birth For many years he was engaged in the baking business, He was a mem: Ler of St, Peter's Anglican church Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Bert Millar, of Cobourg, and Mis. Rus: sell Wells and Mrs, H. Elliott, of But- falo; also one brother, Henry, ol Cobourg, WOULD RETAIN MAGISTRATE Lindsay Presbytery unanimously passed a resolution yesterday asking Premier Ferguson' and Attorney-Gen- eral Price to reconsider the resigna- tion of Police Magistrate Bradford of Lindsay. The resolution claimed that in the interests of the community the Police Magistrate should be re- tained, Tt is understood that petitions from citizens to the town have also gone forward to the Attorney-Gen- eral regarding the resignation, which takes effect on September 15. DIES IN 958D YEAR A) | Charles Gallagher, President of the: Frankford Cheese Factor® for many years, died at the age of 92 at his home in Frankford. A native of Ire- land, he came to Canada as a boy of 11 years, and lived for some time at Carrying Place. For about half a cen- tury he had resided at Frankford, where he engaged in farming. He was until his retirement a progres- sive agriculturalist and dairyman. He leaves three sons, Frederick, Frank- ford; Harry, of New York State, and Wilbam J., at home. His wife died sume years ago. Mr. Gallagher was a member of St. Francis Roman Cath- olic church, Frankford. RESPECTED CITIZEN PASSES There died in Brockville on Satur- day one of its best known and most highly respected citizens in the person of Mr. Edward Howison. He passed away at his residence, 34 Leslie strcet, after an illness of ten months. The late Mr. and was born at Stone's and was educated at the local public schools. Early in life he entered the employ of Gordon Brothers, at that time the leading contractors of the town, and for some years had been extensively engaged as a builder and contractor. survived by one son, Bertrand, of Her- kimer, N.Y., and a grandson, Allan, of the same place. He also has four bro- thers and two sisters, namely, Messrs Thomas, R. James, William H. and Walter S. Howison, Mrs. Brockville. OLD RESIDENT PASSES One of Prescott's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens in the person of Mrs. John Raney passed away at her home, Park street, Prescott, yes- terday. Death was due to the infirm- ities of old age. The late Mrs. Raney was born in Prescott 87 years ago and was the daughter of the late Robert Hedlam. She had resided in this town all her life and was widely known. Her husband, Major John Raney, pre- deceased her a few months ago. Sur- " ATTRACTS LARGE CROWD Rain during Tuesday morning miti- against the por Bin at the ated Exhibition at Kingston, but the races attracted a big crowd in the afternoon. The exhibits are all in shape. The fruits are choice and in great variety, and the vegetables of first class quality; the cereals are well tepresented. The Department of Mines for Ontario has a rare exhibit and it ed |is a great attraction, for Frontenac is noted for its varieties of ores. Own- ers of property critically view the ex- hibit and mer tally speculate on the minerals their estates can produce. On Thursday Brig.-Gen. Arthur E. Ross, M.P, will deliver an address, PETERBOKO rAiR OPENS With Monday Gevoed to prepara- tion, Peterboro"s six-day fair got really under way yesterday for its twenty-fifth year, Many improvements 'have been made in the grounds, while the entry list is larger than ever be- fore. An attendance of 45,000 actual paid admissions, and increase of near: ly five thousand over last year, is the mark sought by the directors, who have added many attractions to their program. Today being Children's Day a good start toward this figure should be made, as schools in all the sur- a Davidson & Samells "For Better Shoe Values" ! A -------- IFelt Bros. 1 he LEADING JEWELERS Betablished 1886 12 SIMCOE ST, SOUTH rounding ding municipal will be load to. a pupils to attend, The fair. might be said 10. have been offi- Sally Spened last night, when a mes- rom President J. J. Dixon, of the INE, relayed to boro by Y.M.CA. runners, the first of whom started from Central Y.M.C.A., Toron- to, at 8.30 this morning, was handed to President Roland Denne, of Peterboro Exhibition, by the last runner of more than a score who handled it. All the other runners who took part joined in the last mile of the journey, while a large crowd witnessed the event, FIND CARLOAD OF ALE Niagara Falls, Ont, Scpt. 13.--Uni- ted States Customs officials today found a whole carload of Canadian ale in the yards across the river, and it will be dumped into the river, The car was billed as "waste paper" from Merritton, tario, and consigned to a company across the river. No check has yet been made on the quantity, but the car was full. CAN NOW PROCEED Ottawa, Sept. 13.--The United States Coast Guard patrol boat, Crawford, carrying arms, and bound from New York to Sault Ste, Marie, Michigan, has been granted permission to pro- ceed through the Canadian channels. Commenting on a report from New York that the Crawford was interned near Cornwall because her voyage was in violation of the Great Lakes Treaty, G. J. Desbarats, Deputy Minister, ex- plained tonight that armed vessels could not proceed through Canadian waterways without permission of the Canadian Government. This permis- sion, in the case of the Crawford, was granted as soon as the application was received. The vessel is now proceed- ing on her way. PRESIDENT COOLIDGE ADVISES ON TRANSATLANTIC HOPS Washington, Sept. 13.--President Coolidge denied today that he had any thought of ordering an investi- gation into the recent deaths in con- nection with transocean flights, Per- sonally, he thinks, however, it might be a good thing for the Assistant Secretaries of War, Navy and Com- merce, in charge of aviation, to study the causes of the accidents and see whether any remedy can be suggest- ed, and whether any further regula- tion should he attempted, LADIES AID MEETING The Ladies Aid of Simcoe St. Uni- ted Church held their first meeting of the season on Tuesday afternoon in the church parlours, the president, Mrs. Alger, presiding. After ai) matters of business had been discussed, a very fine program wal enjoyed, consisting of a solo by Mrs. J. Smith with violin obligato by Mrs. McFarland, two readings by Miss G. White, a solo by Miss Luke and a violin solo by Mrs. McFarland. Refreshments were served by the ladies of Mrs. Rundle's group. Next meeting will be in charge of Mrs. Kelly's group. 1, 1025 Ford Tudor Sedam, balloon tives and many extras. | 1, 1024 Ford Tudor Sedan, Motor Sales PRINCE a7, PHONE 1160 I i Retiring from Business Sale of Millinery Stock, in- cluding flowers. trimmings, summer and winter hats, fix- tures, and one mirror 6' 11" by §' 11", All Goods to Be Sacrificed Miss Whitney's Millinery Shop 24 Simcoe Street North | the cradle of white civilization. ' to start Tuesday from New York on an expedition, FAWCETT, MISSING BRITISH EXPLORER IS REPORTED SEEN Living on Wild Mattogrosso Plateau in South America TOURIST'S RESORT Father and Son Son in Good Health--Last Seen May, 1925 Lima, Peru, Sept. 13.--A touring automobilist arriving = here from Rio de Janeiro declares he saw on the wild Mattogrosso Plateau Col. P. H. Fawcett, British explorer, missing since May, 1925, and Faw- cett's som, Jack, I'he automobilist, named Courteville, asserts lhe found the two Fawcetts, in good health, living about 100 mil.s from Diamatina, in the mountains of the souwice of the Paraguay River, Fawcett's Olaim, The Fawcett's, and Raleigh Rim- mell, of whose fate Courteville did not speak, intended to explore the plateau to prove Colonel Fawcett's claim that very ancient ruins re- mained there. It was Colonel Faw- cett's theory that the platoan was an engineer It is a coincidence that Richard Marsh, American explorer, is due with the co-oper- ation of the Smithsonian I[nstitu- tion, one of whose primary objects was to search for Fawcett, Now the search is to be extended in the hope that Paul Redfern, missing Brunswick, Ga., Rio de Janeiro avi ator, may be found. The Marsh expedition 18 to entah. lish a basa on the Orinoco River, and from there to explore the na THE REAL STAN (Cleveland Plain" Standardizing refrigerators very well, but how about standardiz- ing their contents? Always to he able to reach in and find a lemon in the northeast corner of the middle shelt --that's real standardization for you. Headline--*South Texas hot b Falls Dead While Mowing Lawn * Read this to you r wife.--Boston Transeript., aa ga --------------_-- ---- POSTOFFICE ROBBED Fort William, Sept. 13--The Post- office at South Gillies was robbed be- tween 11 and 12 o'clock last night of $150, $75 in silver and the rest in bills of small denominations being taken. Entrance to the general store in which the Postoffice is situated was gained by prying open a window in the front. pn -------------------------------------- a -------- a CHIROPRACTIC i Therapist, wl 2 the "la coe street, north ev terncon I. day, Wednesda y 'and Friday ov Residential calls m trict, Ph office. 44 P town and & orintfl ol + aee EYESIGHT SPECIALIST. Wisdom in the care of the eyes is to supply what nature dro Do yours need attemtion? nz 1516 HON R= 1510 Disney Bilock Opposite Offwe REFRESHMEN T Soft Drinks, ice Cream, and Light Lunches LAKAS teau with the aid of two sern'~" 14 Simcoe St. N, Phone 2264 PHONE 705 Kelly's Drug Store 34 King St. W. Prompt Delivery RADIO SERVICE AND REPAIR WORK unequalled. A phone call will bring prompt attention. R.E., our Service Superintendent, is specially qualified in Radio and it is our desire to give a service heretofore Mr. Yates, AM. 15 Church St. Generator and Starter Co., Lid. Phone 1438 5 Howison was a son of the | late Mr. and Mrs. George C. Howison, | Corners, | Township of Augusta, 75 years ago. | When a boy he came to Brockville, | Besides his widow he is | Annie M. | Bates and Mrs. Charles Cook, all of | i ad Priced at Overland Towing, Chevrolet: Sedan, 1923 model, $250 Oldsmobile 4 Passenger Coupe, in splendid condition. This car has had the best of care. Price Shoo ning order, Priced at in good run- a A aaa is only 1923 Chevrolet Touring, good condition throughout. Price $195 McLaughlin Touring, 22-45. needs a little work, but the price $165 Ford Coupe, starter. This car is a snap for $110 1922 model, with For this week only, all our used cars have been reduced far below current market prices creat- ing a unique opportunity for those who are con- sidering a GOOD USED CAR. Look at the models listed here and remember that they are but a few of many equally remarkable values to be found at our open air show-room. Ontario Motor Sales | LIMITED Skhewra A ST viving are four sons: William of Pres- cott, Frank of Toronto, Herbert of Orillia, Hugh of Port Arthur, and one daughter, Miss Minnie Raney, Pres- cott. NONAGENARIAN PASSES David Dunoon, aged 95 years, passed away as a result of a fall down stairs, He had been a resident of Lindsay for over half a century. HAMILTON WOMAN IS SWEPT OVERBCARD Philadelphia, Sept. 13.--Mrs. Cyril H. Mumford, aged 30, of Fair Acres Farm, near Hamilton, Ont., was swept ove d from the deck of the British liner London Mariner last Friday, while the vessel was en | route from England to this city. The ship's commander said every | possible effort had been made to, locate and recover the body, but ex- plained that to lower boats from the steamer with members of the crew in such a pounding sea would only 99 Simcoe St., S. hate resulted in additional loss of | i . -- EE H i A SAT rg