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Oshawa Daily Times, 27 Jul 1928, p. 2

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3 PAGE TWO § | Owner of 60 Cases of Beer Seized at Whitby, Found Consignee Was Mr. Moore, . +. of Sodus, New York -- ~ Clearance Papers for Only 60 Cases Out of 120 -- Legal Contest May Follow as to Crown's Right to Re. tain Seizure J. part of a shipment which had been received at the local harbor from a Waterloo brewery. In all there were supposed to be 120 cases and the police alleged that clearance papers were issued for the full amount which was supposed to have been carried across the lake in a small boat. It was discovered, how= ever, that 60 cases still remained at the harbor on the truck in which the shipment was made from Waterloo, The police then seized the liquor and the truck, releasing the latter on in- structions from the Liquor Control Board, A report is now in circulation to the effect that clearance papers were issued for but sixty cases, while the balance of the consignment was to have been cleared later. In all pro. bability a legal contest will result to determine whether the Crown has the right to retain the seizure, (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, July 27.--~A claimant has appeared for the sixty cases of beer which have been stored in the old firchall, representing a seizure made at the local harbor recently, by Chief of Police Gunson, According to Crown Attorney McGibbon the claims ant is the consignee, a Mr. Moore, who resides at Sodus, New York, It will be recalled that the beer FACES CHARGE OF FALSE PRETENSES John Vernon Fenn, 20, Pleads Guilty and is Remanded Belleville, His father, however, was making restitution . and he thought that he would make restitution in Whitby as well. Fenn could give no satisfactory explanation, as to his rea- sons for obtaining goods from Whit by merchants in the manner he did, In one case he had given a cheque which proved worthless but he des clared that he had fully intended re- deeming the cheque when he returns ed from Belleville. Bail of $6,000 was renewed for Vice tor Vortener, 177 Queen street east, Toronto, who is charged with wilful misconduct and reckless driving in connection with a motor accident on the Whithy-Lindsay highway last Sunday, in which several Oshawa young men were injured, (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, July 27.=John Vernon Fenn, charged with false pretenses, who pleaded guilty before Magistrate Willis at loeal police court yesterday afternoon, and elected to be tried summarily by His Worship was re- manded in custody for one week, Fenn is only 20 years old and he ad- mitted to the court that he had heen 1 gonvicted of a previous offense at Heat killed seven in Chicago Tuesday, thus giving the gunmen a much-needed rest,--Border Cities Star, THREE STORE | SERVICE Towels 25¢c each Made from Pure Irish Linen with fancy colored borders, some with Hemstitched edges, others with Well 3 for PETTITT extra colored worth 39¢ each. Sale Price 25c each stitching. ing for, each x 2 1-2 Yds. Hemstitched Irish Linen Table Cloths, $6.98 Beautiful rich quality, all Irish Linen of Jobp 8, Brown's High Standard. Size 2 x 2.1-2 yards. Hemstitched borders, a cloth well worth its former price of $10.50, Only 15 of these in nen Sale Price ... 56.98 Irish 1043 yards 22 inch | Dish Towelling 5 yards for $1.00 Pure Irish Linen soft pliable gual- 2 Irish yd. Selling at 22¢ yard or 5 yards for $1.00 IRISH LINEN Brings Astounding Linen Lunch Cloths in a Variety of Patterns and Colors 90 only, cloths 48 x 48 inches, with fancy colored borders, each. Napkins to match, srrsrans Lunch Cloths 50x 100 inche: A splendid quality all Linen, Reg- ular $1.49 quality, sell- Many other items will be on display in the store and windows not adver- "tised, which will | hear equal values, It will pay you to lay in a supply of high grade linens at such remarkable values, Pillow Cases $1.95 pair Size 44 x 33 inches... Pure Irish Linen Pillow Cases. Hemstitch- ed edges selling at Per pair $L © THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, JULY 27, 1928 RESERVE JUDGHENT IN LIQUOR CASE Magistrate Considers Evi Magakitis Tinie Evideucs tisfactory--Charged American journal he HMS, Albemarle, of 26 guns, 'wor! "Nelson's Unlucky Love Adventure. opened an inn to which the soldiers | and sailors vesorted . . .'and among | them -in the year 1782 came the tain Nelson, then commanding "Miles Prentice," says a writer, the amcrous captain on board his vessel," This seems somewhat drastic treatment, hardly likely to be pop- ular in our time, when captains add other spe bi t peo] an to buy confetti, oe uebec With Selling (Ry Staff Reporter) Whitby, July 27.~Magistrate Willis retained right to reserve his decision for a week in the case of R. A. Coulthard, retired local resis dent, who was accused in police court of selling liquor yesteruay, The evidence for the prosecution was unsatisfactory and Crown At. torney J. A. McGibbon, of Oshawa, stated that under those circum. stances he could not press for a conviction, Although Col, J. ¥, Grierson, counsel for Coulthard submitted that he should not have to put in a defence. His Worship considered that for his own sake the defendant should be allowed to give evidence. Harry Bryan, who conducts a iver St. Lawrence, the fers tile valley dotted with pies resque habitant houses, the t falls of Montmereney tai the barriers to the North, form a picture which it is no exaggeration to say is unsurpas in any part of the world." ever was ever will be a city strictest pro- prieties. 1 would add that my first this incomparable the year. I believe some five feet of snow were down in relatively a few hours, and anything more bewitching than the whiteried domes ad pinnacles and t airy-like the walls nes it is i ehh imagine. But Quebec is the home of superb spectacles, and in the Chateau Frontenac possesses one of the most dominating hotels in the world, Here is a great hostelry like to no other one ean name-- majestic in the fashion of a mediaeval fortress, yet as up-to-date as any hotel in Tt is easy to applaud such tigsmith shop on Dundas street, chauvinism when one has was the principal witness for the Crown and he alleged that he had given the accused $2.90 to buy him a case of heer at the ware- house in Oshawa, He admitted that his own permit bad been can- celled in June, but whether he gave the defendant the money he- fore or after this he could not re. call. He claimed that on two oc» casions Mr, Coulthard had brought which its people are famous, served under Wolfe and gently served heer. set foot in Quebec and® been received with that courtly hospitality for Naturally, romance is never far away from such a picture, There fs a story told of the Lord Nelson snd of one Miles Prentice, who subse- | This fellow | "had a niece, Misa Simpson, daughter of Sandy Simpson, whose charms so captivated the embryo Admiral that when his vessel had sailed from port he clandestinely returned for the purpose of wed. ding 'the maid of the inn,' which purpose was defeated by Mr, Alex. ander Davidson, then a Quebec merchant, who, with the assistance of his boat's crew, forcibly carried America and more comfort. able than most, From its terrace a glorious panorama of river and vil. lages and blue hills beyond is un- folded . , , and it is no surprise to hear- that many thousands of Am- ericans scek this palatial height every year and succumb to its enchantment, "See Naples and then die!" Rather, see Quebec and find a new inspiration to live, beer to his shop, but under cross examination later stated that it had been several occasions, [) Walter Ferguson, who operates a taxi stand on Dundas street, testified that he had seen the ac- cused bring a basket to Bryan's shap although he did not know the nature of the contents and had never seen any money change hands between the two men. When called to the witness box, defendant specifically' denied ever taking any beer to Bryan's shop and sald that at no time had he ever received money from him. He had taken a basket to the shop, hut this, he claimed, contained tools which had heen left in his (the defendant's) own gar- age, hy Bryan after the latter had done some work for him, Mr, Grierson added that it would be a miscarriage of justice to convict a man of Mr, Coulthard's standing in the community on the evidence produced, and he was sure that ev- eryone in the court had been satis- fied that his client was innocent. BLOW PROVES FATAL Montre 1, July 26.--About nine hours after he was struck a heavy blow with a fist on the side of his head while returning home from work early this morning, Joseph Marcoux, aged 44, died in hospital, Police are holding Florent Bouch- er as the man who struck the blow, 50 only Pure Irish Linen Damask Cloths 2 x 2 1-2 Yards, Priced near Half at $5.88 Each You must see the quality to ap- preciate the extra value in these all Linen - Cloths. John 8S. Brown's make, Size 2 x 2 1-2 yards, Well worth their regular $10.00, Sale Price $1.00 | $5.88 each Pure Linen Cloths and Napkins of a Better Quality B22. 52. khan ssn ives SID 522% 70 MEN soiree sniond! B8c Linen 1 529 yards all Linen | Crash At 5 yards for $1 Pure Irish Linen Crash Towelling. 16 1-2 inches wide in a heavy bard wearing quality. Regular value 30c yard. While the quant- ity lasts at 22¢ yard or 5 yards for i 95 BAND CONCERT MUCH ENJOYED Weekly Program By Whitby Citizens' Band is Well Rendered (By Staff Reporter) Whithy, July 27.--A splendid cons cert, consisting of marches, selec tions, fox trots and waltzes, was ren- dered by the Whithy Citizens' Banc at the town park last night, The band played its various numbers ex« ceptionally well, with a quality of tone and expression, which speaks highly for the leadership it has been receiving from Bandmaster J. Broad- bent, Unfortunately the weather was cool and threatening and the crowd, although appreciative, was not as large as under normal conditions. The evening's program was as fol- laws: March, "The Sons of the Brave;" selection, "The Flowers of the Wildwood ;" selection, "The Church Parade;" march, "Col. Bo- gie;" fox trot, "My Ohio Home;"" waltz, "The Merry Widow" selection "Scenes From Opera Land;" God Save the King, LIQUOR CHARGE 1S ADJOURNED Frank Foley, Alleged to Have Had Liquor in an Illegal Place (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, July 27.--The case of Frank Foley, who is charged with having liquor in an illegal place, was adjourned by Magistrate Wil- lis in police court, Thursday, after all the evidence had heen taken. some time ago Foley, who operavus a service station on the Kingston highway, was convicted of a breach of the Liquor Control Act and his permit taken away from him. His mother-in-law has been residing at his house, and he asked if it might be possible for her to obtain liguor on her own permit for her own use, Before receiv- ing the 'assent of the authorities the mother-in-law procured a quantity of ale from the govern- ment liquor stores and on July 17 when Provincial Constable Mitchell and Chief Gunson raided Foley's residence, they found the ale. The defendant, who had as counsel J. P. Mangan, of Oshawa; contended that his mother-in-law had a per- fect right to have the liquor, which is a point admitted by the Crown, but the question is whe- ther it may be kept in a convicted place. CHEV GIRLS PLAY IN WHITBY TONIGHT (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, July 27.--Providing the weatherman is favorable and indi- cations are not bright at the moment of writing, the Cheyrolets of Oshawa will meet the local girls in the first home game of the second half of the Oshawa Ladies' Softball schedule at the town park tonight. By win- ning the first half 'of the schedule, the Whitby ladies are at least as- sured of a place in the playoffs, hut better still if, they should succeed 1a getting first place in the second half they will have clinched the league, CROPS IN PEEL COUNTY IN EXCELLENT CONDITION Brampton, July 26.--A tour of 40 miles yesterday, and 60 miles the day before, through Caledon and Albion Townships, Peel Coun- ty, reveals that the Fall crops are wonderful, and also that the Spring crops mever looked better, consid- ering the lateness of the season when they were sown. There is an exceptionally large acreage of Fall wheat. The alfalfa bad a poor ap- pearance earlier, but it is coming along well and there ig assurance of two or three crops. JUDGE POSTPONES MOTION TO QUASH PAPER SEIZURE Montreal, July 26.--A motion to quash seizure of 43 carloads of news- print, consigned to various Hearst papers throughout the United States was postponed until tomorrow by Mr Justice Fortier in the practice court. today, The motion was pre- sented by' 25 Hearst newspapers in order that they might secure delivery of paper seized in connection with the action of the Canadian Paper Sales, Limited, against the Newspaper and Magazine Corporation, of New York, and William Randolph Hearst for $996,932.82, SCRATCH OF GAT RESULTS IN DEATH First Death Occurs in To. ronto in Rabies Epidemic Toronto, July 27.--Four-year-old Loraine Boyeau of Windsor, who died in conyulsions at her home on Wednesday last, died from the scratch of a mad cat This fact was established yesterday at the Provincial Laboratories, | Queen's Park, when an analysis by | Dr, Andrew McNabb, of the Depart- | ment of Health, disclosed the negra body of rabies. The little girl was clawed in the face two months ago by a cat which had gone mad, it is believed, from the bite of one of many infected dogs in the neighborhood, She is the first victim of the rabies epidemic which has prevailed in various sections of the Province since the beginning of the vear, and which the Department of Health, under the direction of Hon. Dr. Forbes Godfrey, has bent every possible effort to master. "Surely," said Dr. Godfrey, in| speaking of the case last night, "the authorities at Ottawa will now climb down off their high horse, and do something to prevent further occur- rences of this kind." A GREAT LINIMENT For sixty years, Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil has been 8 recog- nized household renedy TF the relief of scalds, bruises guts, colds, coughs, bronchial afflictions stiff muscles, sprains, strains the num- erous r common to man or beast. To-day, there is no more ment sold than Eclectric " Momfocturnt oF, OBTHROP YMAN CO., Limited PHONE 22 For Your Drug Needs THOMPSON'S Cc or.cT {BOWMANVILLE] THOMAS W, WHARTON Representative Phones: Office 587; Resi. dence, 300 CAMP BOWANTA Are Entertained at the Boy Scout Camp--Inspect Tents, etc, (By Staff Reporter) Jowmanville, July 27--Members of the Rotary Club were entertained vesterday evening at Camp Bowanta, the Boy Scout camp north of town. Members of the 57th and 110th To- ronto troops and Ist Bowmanville troop met the Rotarians at the camp at eight o'clock, and were shown the different phases of the camp life by C. V. Nunn, Scoutmaster of the 110th troop and camp supervisor. The tents were inspected, and the three kitchens, sone for each patrol, as well as the medical tent and stores tent were subjected to inspection of the Rotarians, Much intercst was also shown in the model bridge which the boys have constructed over a Lilliputian ravine, One of the features of the even- ing was the ball game to which the Rotarians had challenged the boys some time The boys played a snappy game and were fast in handl- ing the ball, but proved no match for the older men, who defeated then 15-14, Only three inning were play- ed, the game being called because of darkness. The whole group then gathered a- round the Council Fire, where an amusing and interesting program was run througli, Several sengs were sung, led by Mr, Nunn, dressed in his council robe Rotarians vied with Scouts to provide stunts for the occasion, but the boys made up in events for the occasion what they lacked in numbers. One of the best laughs provided was the game of leap-frog. Following the program, the camp-fire was pronounced out and the National Anthem was sung, followed by a word of prayer. Cocoa and hot dogs prepared by the boys was then served, THO ARRESTS ON LIQUOR CHARGES Chief of Police Finds Suit- case in Car Containing Gin and Ale Bowmanville, July 27.--Two men were taken into custody here shortly after midnight and lodged in the local jail by Chief of Police S. Ven- ton, The arrests were made in a lo- cal restaurant. One is charged with having liquor, the other with being drunk in a public place, It is al- Jeged that one of the men was carry ago. | ing an cmpty flask still reaking of whiskey. In the car which was park- ed outside, a suitcase was found con» taining a bottle of gin, four bottles of ale, and a small glass smelling of liquor. The men will appear in Po- lice Court before Magistrate Ward today. 2 Michael Foran was 2 third to be lodged in the local jail last night, He was brought in from pear Solina by county constable Arthur Millson, and is being charged with 'vagrancy. Foran is alleged to have been found asleep in a church shed near Solina, and was unable to give any account of himself. ~ YOURBS FOB THE ASKING What do you like to do best on your summer vacation? What is your favorite outdoor sports? If it be fishing, canoeing, swimming, sailing, hiking, or whatever it is, if you go to the land of tem thous- and lakes--Ontario--your favorite recreation awaits you. it is the call of Nature's playground that urges you on to the life carefree in its highest degree. Perhaps you are keen on golfing, motoring or driving. Ontario can offer you all this, and more. if you seek the very wilderness itself, or the hunter's shack, it is in that land of enticing waterways that satis- faction is yours. There are count- less resorts one can set out on new adventures, obtain new thrills in life, and come away with the greatest significance of what life really is. Georgian Bay, French River, Pointe au Baril, Timagami, Muskoka, Kawartha, Bon Echo all await to give the visitor a vacation worth while. ; For full resort information con- sult any ticket agent of the Cana- 19 Simcoe St. S~We Deliver dian Pacific Railway, AAA _AtHomeorAway For breakfiase, lunch or' hot days especially Spe Lg penn ig Healthful! TRISCUIT A Health Wafer of Whole Wheat, TWO GIRLS DROWN JACKSON'S POINT Companion Fails in Gal | lant Effort to Effect Rescue Sutton, July 26--Despite the h oic efforts of a companion to rescue them, two girls were drowned while | bathing at Mossington Park, ncur | Jacksen's Point, off the southcrn ¢ shore of Lake Simcoe, this afternoon, Their names were Eileen Villain. euve, aged 19, of Montreal, and Li eanor Nichols, aged 34, recently fr England. Both girls were working summer residences near the beach where they were drowned. Gertrude Johnson, aged 16, wl was with the girls at the time of the accident made a heroic effort to sue them, She was the only member of the trio who could swim, and when ¢ she saw they were in difficulty made a frantic effort to drag the strugg 4 ing girls into shallow water, SI was drawn to the bottom times, and only managed to escape ! their drowning struggles, | The fatality occurred at the mouth of the Black River, where the flow of the water had dug out a deep channel. Miss Johnson, a few minu- tes before her companions had walked beyond their l sever depth, had warned them about the deep channel which had been cut through the beach at that point, She immediately gave the and in a few minutes many peoj had collected at the spot. The hod- ies had been in the water b short time when brought to the face by Chief Big Canoe and Alf Port, from Georgina Island. They rushed to the spot where the girls had disappeared and pulled thor bodies to the suriace with a boat. hook, Coroner Dr. J. C. Edwards and Dr, 0. M. Beattic of Sutton, and Dr, Highldnd, of Toronto, worked over .the bodies with a pulmotor for two hours in an attempt to restore life, The remains were taken to thg undertaking parlors of James Taylop & Son. No mquest will be held, Dr, Edwards stated tonight. County Constable George Shadwick is con» ducting an investigation of the fatal ity, 1 alarm, { STANSTEAD TO CHOOSE CANDIDATE ON MONDAY Stanstead, Que., July 26.--Lib- erals of Stanstead County will meet in convention at Ayer's Cliff, od Monday afternoon to choose a can- didate for the next general federal election or a by-election if that chould come before a general poii- tical fight. The name of the Hon- orable Herbert Marler, of Mont- real, former Minister without Port. folio in the first King Governmen!, is prominently mentioned for the candidature, and it is thought that the calling of the convention now is for the purpose of having him before the people of the eounty a considerable length of time before an election in order that he may get to know the people, Yourself to Health-- Mild in Action, Pleasant to take REXALL ORDERLIES Children like to chew them wp. 25¢ and 50¢ For Sale Only at THE REXALL STORE juyeLwd Phone 28 Phone 66

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