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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1928 "HOLD INQUEST IN "WHITBY TRAGEDY AT TOWN HALL Town Engineer Prepares a . Plan of Street for the + Hearing Tonight (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Oct, 22|--In prepara- tion for the inquest into the death of the late Samuel Vanstone, which will be held in the town hall, to- ' pight, Town Engineer H. L. Prin- . gle, has prepared a plan of that ection of Brock street in which r. Vanstone is said to have been plectrocuted when he came in con- lact with a live wire dangling from » broken hydro standard. Dr. D. 8. Hoig, coroner of Osh- awa, will act as coroner tonight on request of the local coroner, Dr. P. F. McGillivray, who was one of ¥he physicians who attempted to esuscitate the deceased man af- r he had been shocked. Mayor John Bateman is foreman of the Jury and it is expected that 20 witnesses will be called including the occupants of a car, which is alleged to have smashed into the hydro pole, causing it to break. PRESENCE OF BIRDS SPELLS MILD FALL Robins and Bluebirds Con- "tinue to Linger Around the District (B) Staff Reporter) Whitby, Oct. 22.--The presence . of rohins and other song birds in the vielnity is regarded as a sign , that the autumn season will eon. tinue mild for several weeks, As a general rule the robin starts southward in the latter part of September or early im October, This year, however, they seem to have lingered several weeks long- er. It is interesting to note that unlike the majority of other mi gratory birds they do not sustained flights but leisurely make their way southward always & step or two in advance of the cold wea ther. DRIVER NARROWLY AVERTS ACCIDENT Passes Few Feet in Front of Train Over Crossing at Whitby (By Staff Reporter) Ld Oct. 22.--An incident which threatened disaster was wit- nessed at the Canadian Pacific Railway crossing on Broek street yesterday afternoon when a eare- less motorist managed to traverse the crossing & few feet ahead of a thundering east-bound through freight, The train was travelling fast and whistled several times for the crossing, but the driver of the car, apparently did not motice its approach and decided to take a chance. While all other traffic stopped he sped on as though willing to contest the right-of-way with the giant of the rails, The approach to the crossing at this point affords a clear view of the railway in bath dirgetions and there should be no excuse for ac- cidents. Yesterday's incident is an example of the carelessness on the part of motorists which has re- sulted in an increase of heart trou- bles among railroad engjneers and has made a mounting toll of death throughout the provinee. WHILE OU HUNTING DEER Colton, N.Y., Oct. 22.---Mrs. Fred Myers, 30. of Lake Placid, was shot and {stantly killed by Mrs. Amber Reed, while the two were hunting deer near here. A verdict of accidental death was is- WOMAN SHOT TO DEATH ! CRIMINOLOGIST IN TORONTO 70 SEEK SOLUTION OF GASE Dr. N. Langsner is Reported Working on Famous Small Mystery Toronto, Oct. 22.--As mysteri- ous as his "thought-wave" method of clearing up unsolved crimes are recent reported activities of Dr. Maximilian =~ Langsner, Vienese criminologist, in Toronto. It is understood the "crime expert" has been in the city several days in- vestigating the mysterious disap- pearance of Ambrose Small, the: atrical magnate, Dr. A. N. de Lar- ete and his wife, and Moffatt De- vine, who says he is Langsner's secretary, are with the professor. . Larete and his wife are reg- istered at the Westminster Hotel, Jarvis street. Sunday night Mrs. Larete, in a telephone conversa- tion with The Globe, sald her hus. band had gone out of the city, and would not return until today. When the reporter asked the where abouts of Dr. Langsner the only reply was, "You must not ask me that." When the criminologist produc ed a weapon several weeks ago in Edmonton purported to be the one used in slaying four people, Ver- non Booher was convicted on a charge of murder and sentenced to ang, Counsel acting in behalf of the condemned man gave notice of appeal, claiming his client was in- fluenced by hypotism on the part of Langsner, On Oct. 6 Langsner and his party left for Toronto, where it was 'hoped their services would be welcomed in an endeavor to fing the whereabouts of Ambrose J. Small, missing theatrical magnate. Denying that he hypnotizes those he interviews in carrying out his investigations, the Austrian doc- tor claims he 'tunes in on the thought-waves of the supposed criminal," TRAGEDY FOLLOWS HUNTING PARTY sued by Dr, W, H, Swarts, of Ool- ton, acting Coroner, The wise man never waits till is driven by necessity, Secure your CONGER COAL now while best services are available, Concer Leen Coa Co. Livrren, JH. R Manager Phones 871 -- . LUKE 931 -- 687.W Comforter Coverings. 200 Yards Art Silkolines Douglas Dent, Orono, Shot Accidentally While Hunt. ing Rabbits Toronto, Oct, 282, --Tragedy end- ed a week-end rahbit hunting party Saturday afternoon, near Orono, north of Newcastle, when Douglas Dent, 16-year-old son of Lionel A. Dent, former police sergeant at- tached to 'West Dundas Station, who is now residing near Orono, was accidentally shot and killed by his brother, Gordon W, Dent, aged 31, elty fireman attached to Berke- ley Btreet Hall, living at 18 St, Joseph's Court Apartments, St, Jo- seph's street, this city. In a vain effort to save the lad's life, a brother-in-law, Harry Pro- thero, city fireman attached to Wychwood Hall, living at 47 Day Avenue, Earlscourt, who was also a member of the party, sped him to Bt, Michael's Hospital here, do- ing the 63 miles in less than two hours, Medical skill, alded by a blood transfusion from the brother who had shot him, falled to save Douglas' life. His body, from neck to abdomen, was riddled with No. 4 gunshot. He died at one o'clock Bonday morning, Douglas Dent stepped from he- hind a clump of bushes to his death, The party, comprised of the two Dents, Prothero and William Jodrell, also of Berkeley Btreet Firehall, who lives at 258 Sumach street, was hunting on a farm which lies across the road from Mr, Dent's poultry farm. The hunters had become split into two groups, young Dent and Jodrell being some yards ahead of Gor- don Dent and Prothero, About 25 yards ahead of Gor: don Dent and Prothero, it is said, 8 rabbit ran from right to left across thelr path. Prothero was carrying a rifle and made no move to fire, but Dent who had a shot- gun, brought his weapon quickly to his shoulder, At almost the same instant that he fired, the hoy leaped out from behind a clump of bushes about fifty feet in front of the gun, it is said. It fs believed that he was Intent on the same animal that Gordon bad aimed at. Is body caught a good part of the charge and he fell, J TORONTO ACTOR IS DEAD IN STATES -t About a dozen patterns to choose from in rich cols lorings, suitable for Side Curtains, Cushions or 36 inches wide. Regular 69c and 79¢ yard quality. Special for Tomorrow's Selling, 33c yd. W. A. Dewland, Limited | Akron, Ohio, Oct. 22--~A body of a man, identified by letters as Elmer Buffman, an actor, Toronto, Ont., was found in a ditch at Bettes Corners, a suburb of this city, yesterday, left wrist was slashed, and a fastened to a limb of a tree, around bis neck Sherif Jacob Bol- lingear said the man apparent; committed suicide. y (No More Piles Pile sufferers can only get quick, safe and lasting relief by Aid the lower bowel. Cutting ves can't do this--an inter- nal remedy must be used. Dr. Leon- bardt's Hem-Roid, a harmless tab- let, succeeds because it relieves this blood congestion and streng- thens the affected parts. Hem- Roid bas a wonderful record for Quick, safe and lasting relief to Pile sufferers. It will do the sam» for you or money back. Jury apd J.ovell and druggists anywhere seil J Hem-Roid with this guarantee. EBENEZER YOUNG PEOPLE GIVE FINE AMATEUR PLAY Present Production at Bow- manville Opera House-- One of the Best Bowmanville, Oct. 20. -- One of the best amateur plays we have seen in a long time was put on by the Ebenezer Young People's Society on Friday night before a capacity audi- ence. This was the third play in connection with the Dramatic Con- test which is sponsored by the West Durham Agricultural Society, Each member of the cast did his part ex- ceptionally well, . Arnold Miller had been left prop- erty by his father on which there was a bed of mud which was su posed to beautify the complexion. He was also left the formula for prepar- ing this mud for the market, In some way the formula came into the possession of Ambrose Epps, an un- scrupulous person, who was making every effort to also get possession of the Miller property. The way in which Epps' attempts were frustrat- ed, the Miller property saved and the formula returned to its rightful owner, was well portrayed by lan R. M. Robertson, who took the role of Arnold Miller, Frances Hancock as his wife, Irma, Alice Arnold as Marie, Irma's sister, C. E. Osborne as Johnny Pringle, a friend of Ar- nold's and Harold Hartley as Larry, son of Ambrose Epps who had been ill-treated by his father when a child and had run away from home hard to improve om Mrs. R. C.| who took the role of Mattie Arnold's aunt, who had after him on the stage. ' The same might sald of Frank Walters who, as the haughty butler, Cg left noth- snappy way in which the younger set of today carry out their own ans. Between acts, delightful solos were given by Mrs. J. H. Stainton and Mrs. Geo. F. Annis, both ladies hav- ing to respond to hearty encores. 69 BOYS ENTER JUDGING CONTEST Charles Glenney, Newcastle, Wins Grand Championship Prize Bowmanville, Oct. 22.<The Junior Farmers' Judging Competition . in Durham County, held on Tuesday, October 16th, was the largest ever held in this county since these com- petitions began. Sixty-five boys from the County took part in placing and giving reasons on classes of horses, beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, swine, poultry, oats, barley, alfalfa, potatoes and apples. Charles Glenney, of Newcastle, won the Grand Champion- ship prize with a score of 725 points, although Clarence Allin, of Newcastle, was high man with 760 points, but ineligible for the prize as he was a former winner. High man in the live stock and poultry classes were: sheep, Jim Brown, Orono; beef cat- tle, Fred Barnard, Bailichoro; horses, Fol hog Ea. Sits Gp, 87 try, Thorne, RR. 11, Peter- boro. In the evening in the armouries more than 80 sat {oun to a banquet by the Women's Institute. wing this placings and reasons iven by the judges on the vari- sses and were ous short speeches were i by Mr. F. W. Bowen, M.P.; 1. G. H. Hooten, Reeve of Cavan; R. J. McKnight, Deputy Reeve, and A, i Fallis, Mr. R. S. Duncan, ., former tural represen- tative from the ty and now Dir- ector of Agricultural Representatives for the Province, gave a splendid ad- dress on his trip to the Country and also made some complimentary remarks on the splendid turnout of boys to the competition. k Y. Kel- lough, Port Hope, Agticultural Re- presatative. expressed himself as fing very pleased with the success of the Judging Competition, The ten boys chosen to represent Durham County in the free trip pro- vided the Government to the oyal Show, Toronto, are as follows: Ross Lane, R. R. 4, Bowmanville; Wray Edwards, Nestleton; Emery Smith, Cavanj Charles Tamblyn, Or- ono; J. O. Hooey, Orono; Harry Me- Bain, Ida; Irwin Colwill, Newcastle; Jack Galloway, Bethany; Gordon Strong, Bethany; Jim Tamblyn, Or- ono, BOWMANVILLE L.T.B. HOLD SPLENDID EVENT Bowmanville, Oct. 20. -- The first anniversary of Confederation Lodge 474, L.T.B. was celebrated in the Sons of England Hall on Friday. A bountiful supper was supplied by the ladies, the birthday cake being pre- sented by District Deputy Mrs. Follis, When supper was over, Mayor Hol- gate took the chair and proposed the health of the King. This was fol lowed by community singing and a vocal solo by Mrs. Alex. Colville. Rev. J. U. Robbins then proposed the toast to the Empire which was re sponded to by Mrs. Fred Bowen. At this time, Harold King sang a solo. A toast to the Association was pro- posed by District Deputy Mrs. Follis In the short space of six months, which we have been operating' in Oshawa, we are serving considerably more than fifty per cent. of the best builders and contractors in the City, Because of the high quality of the ma- terial we handle. Because of the large stock we keep. Because of our fast motorized delivery system. Because of our desire to be fair and reasonable at all times, ' ~ Oshawa Lumber Co., Limited 28 Ritson Road North Phone 2821 and responded to by Worshipful Mistress, Mrs. Hearst of Oshawa and Thomas Sellers, Worshipful Master of the Purple Guards. Worshipful Mistress Mrs! Mitchell and Deputy Worshipful Mistress, Mrs, D, Bickell then thanked the friends for coming out. California, surgeon, had himself propped up on the operating table the other day in Los Angeles, open- ed himself up, removed his appen- lix and sewed himself up again. He used a local anaesthetic. It may not be long till we are pro- vided with pocket cases, all com- plete with cotton and gauze, lan- cet and scalpel, meedle and gut, anesthetic and sterilizer, so one may sit down anywhere and remove PERSONAL SURGERY (Hamilton Herald) offending portions from one's vis- Dr. Robert Meals, a Hollywood, |cera. Don't Miss This Thrilling Love Story of the Air! Beginning in... The Oshawa Daily Times On Tuesday, October 23rd Sea 3 Wings EE BOB EDEN is one of the foremost serials of the year---Every installment is ~ packed with thrills and excitement. Read It in The Oshawa Daily Times