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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1928 Wellington Kent Given Suspended Sentence For Reckless Driving a - Driver of Car Which Collid-! ed With Hydro Pole on October 12, Bound Over| Und:r Bond for a Year-- Defendant, Who Pleads Guilty to Charge, Bore a Splendid Character--Only Support of His Widowed Mother v/hitby, Oct. 30.--Suspended sen tence was allowed Wellington Kent of Sault Ste. Marie, when he plead. ed guilty before Magistrate Willis in police court yesterday afternoon to a charge of causing bodily in. jury to the late Samuel Vanstone, through reckless driving. Van- stone met death by electrocution on Brock street south, on the ev- ening of October 12 when he came in contact with a live wire hang. ing from a hydro pole which had been broken in collision with a ear driven by Kent. . Bore Good Character D. A, J. Swanson, of Oshawa, defence counsel, entered the plea Felt Bros. 1 he LEADING JEWELERS Estab'ished 1886 12 Simcoe St. South RELIEVED In a very short time by | Rheumatone Capsules, For sale at all good drug stores, | of guilty for his client and elected to be tried summarily by the mag- istrate. Crown Attorney MeGib- bon recommended suspended sen- tence on the groumds that the ace cused was the sole supporter of a widowed mother, had never been in trouble of any kind before and had earned his first mate's papers in the Great Lakes freight service. He had been informed the cap- tain of the boat upon which Kent was employed that he would not wish to be without him, Feels Position Keenly Mr, McGibbon considered that*® the defendant felt his position keenly. To the two other boys who ware riding with Kent at the time of the accident, he gave this advice: "Have all the fun you like but do be careful lest you should bring trouble to yourself or an- other." Suspended Sentence Magistrate Willis would venture no opinion concerning Kent's re sponsiblity in the accident, as the young man had pleaded guilty and no evidence had been taken. He agreed with the views expressed by the crown attorney and was willing to give the defendant suspended sentence upon condition that he pay the costs, Kent was then bound over to keep the peace for one year under bond of $1,000. Trio Hurst in Crossing Crash London, Oct. 30.--Gordon Weir, of St. Thomas, is in Victoria Hospital charged with driving his car while drunk and his two companions, Dan- iel Elijah, an Indian, and Lloyd Sim» mons, also of St. Thomas, are in Vie- toria Hospital suffering from injuries sustained at midnight when Weir's car crashed into a train on the Eger- ton street crossing of the CN.R, ' Disney-Cott AMBU CE 87 Celina St. Phone 1089 i A BUY! BUY! BUY! And Buy Always at the Dominion Clothing Store 68 King St, W, Phone 2141 STOCKS S. F. EVERSON Phones 14 StoBIE-FORLONG 8 GRAIN BONDS Head Office: Retford Bu BAY AND WELLINGTON STS. orate Private Wire System 11 King Street East, Oshawa == Abeve C.P.R, Office , Local Manager 3 and 144 DE -------------------- A -------------------- AR SS CSR ---------_ A complete line of Feeds Shorts, Mixed Chops and kinds, 16 Celina St. South of FARMERS! ATTENTION! Cotton Seed, Oilcake Meal, Gluten, Hominy, Bran, Cooper-Smith Company EEE for stock, as follows: Poultry Feeds of all P. O, Phone 8 am OUR If your Watch 1s not giving make it tell the correct time THE Official Watch inspector for wa Railroads, REPAIRING WATCHES SPECIALTY satisfaction we can repair snd D. J. BROWN JEWELER Canadian Naticps! spd Osh Phone 180 STREET FAIR AT WHITBY TOMORROW 70 BE BIG EVENT Canadian Legion and Citi zens' Band Joint Sponsors of the Affair -- (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Oct, 30.--Whitbhy will be the mecca for fun and carnival to- morrow night on the occasion of the Whitby Street Fair which 1s to be held on Dundas and Brock streets, one block each way from the four corners. The event promises to be the best for the r and is under the auspices of t 112 of the Canadian Legion and the Whitby Citizens' Band, The proceeds are for good causes and will be divided equally between these two organizations, The le- glon is paying for the erection of equipment to illuminate the town's Great War Memorial and the band is In need of new instruments and musie, Valuable Prizes One main feature of the fair is the new Ford car which will be given away on the four corners to the holder of the lucky ticket. There will, of course, be dancing on the square with valuable prizes offered for the best costumes and turnouts, Booths are to be erect- ed to provide for the needs of the erowd and opportunity will be given to "try your luck" on the wheel of fortune. Need Good Weather The committees in charge of the event, which include as thelr con- venors, many of the community's leading business men, have done everything in their power to make the night a success. All that ean be wished for is clear weather. PERSONALS Harold Richardson, of Ottawa, is visiting at the home of his par. ents, Mr. and Mrs. W, J. H. Rich- ardson, Pine street, and renewing old acquaintances. Mr, and"Mrs, M. Bell and baby, Barbara, of Wilmington, Delaware are holidaying at the home of Mrs, Bell's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Al bert W, Jackson, Centre street. Miss Helen Richardson, of Vic. torlan College, Toronto, spent the (week-end at the home of her par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. L, ¥, Richard- son, Centre street, Miss Muriel Warner, of Fort Willlam, is spending a few days in town, as the guest of Mr, and Mrs, A, Luke, EE ------------ HING CARNIVAL REIGHS SUPREME (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Oct, 30,--King Carnival reigned supreme at the Hallowe'en masquerade of the United Church Young People's Lec.gue, held in the church school room, last evening, The auditorium was prettily decor- ated in Hallowe'en colors of orange and black, with streamers, autumn leaves and leering pumpkin faces, In keeping with the mystic spirit of the occasion the famous servant of Aladdin was present last night to interpret the fortunes of the masqueraders, Blank sheets of paper were distributed for the purpose and these in turn burst forth with prophetic messages af. ter the servant had spoken a few strange words and passed them over the flame of his lamp, Prize Winners The grand march, held later, re. vealed the presence of ghosts, witches, old-fashioned maidens, sailor lads, gypsies and clowns, To piano accompaniment they march. ed around allowing the judges a few minutes to ponder in order to pick the winners of tly prizes, Fin- ally Mrs, Richards, as spokesman for the officials, announced the fol- lowing winners: prize for the most original costume, Miss Inez Luke, dressed to represent rag time mus- fe; best ladies' costume, Miss Mur- fel Warner, Fort William, dressed as a Turkish lady; best man's cos- tume, Gordon McBride, as Pierro, the clown; most eomical costume, Roy Fowler, knight of "The Or- der of the Bath;" most original couple, Miss Marian Ross and Miss Muriel Draper, representing a pair of gigantic Christmas crackers. The decisions of the judges met with approval and were heartily applauded, Ii Gi nteresting Games Rev, A, L. Richards made a cap- ible master of ceremonies for the balance of the evening and led in a number of interesting games and a sing song in which all enjoined, Eye Care and Eye Strain EE ------ It must he remembered that the Cataract is not a simple growth on the eye, but is a growth of a much more serious nature in the eye and because of its seriousness should' pot in anyway be neglected or overlooked, There is also room for doubt in some of the conditions at first pronounced to be cataract, because it is admitted by some authorities that the tysloid artery which gave nutrition to the eye before birth in clearing away later leaves in Some cases a natural opacity which never becomes any worse, Then again other diseases may for a time affect the lens and leave a mark upon it but when the disease is cleared up this mari will never be- come any worse. Continued next week, RRR PORT PERRY CHOIR INTRINITY CHURGH AT BOWMANVILLE Pastors Exchange Pulpits on Sunday and Friendly Feeling is Cemented (By Statf Reporter) Bowmanville, Oct. 30th--There was a delightful service in Trinity United Church on Sunday evening when Rev. R. T. Richards and the choir from the Port Perry church took charge of the meeting. Mr, Richards preached an excellent sermon and the music provided by the choir was very much enjoyed. Besides the three anthems there was a bass and tenor duet, a soprano solo and a violin solo, The interchange of ministers and choirs in a pleasing innovation and tends to create a more friendly feeling among the various churches, At the clage of the service the visitors were invited to the lecture room where delicious refreshments were served by some of the ladles of Trinity church, Rev, J, U. Robbins and the choir of Trinity church went to Port Perry and took charge of ths evening service there. BOWMANVILLE PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. G. A, Gillespie left Monday morning for their winter home at Braden Castle, Manatee, Florida, They are moior- ing south this year and will be away for about six months, Miss Cora Scott, Toronto, spent the week-end with her cousin, Misg Alma Pollard. Mr. and Mrs. Byron Haddy and daughter, Betty, and Miss Agnes Haddy, Toronto, were week-end guests of their parents, Mr, and Mrs, F, A, Haddy, Dr, and Mrs, Frank Trebilcock and Mr, Arthur Trebilcock, Toron- to, spent Sunday with their moth- er, Mrs, Paul Trebilcock, Messrs, Clarence and Merrill Ferguson, Toronto, spent the weeks end at home, Miss Sybil Burk, Toronto, was home over Sunday with her moth- er, Mrs, H, Burk, Centre St, Miss Dorothy James, Toronto University, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, N, 8. B, James, Mr, and Mrs, James H, Scobhell, Ottawa, have been in town, guests of Major: and Mrs, W, J, Hoar, King St. East, Mr, Clem Percy, Belleville, spent Sunday with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Percy, Silver St, Miss Marguerite Jones, Toronto, was home for the week-end, Miss Clara Allen has been visit- ing friends in Hamilton, Miss Gladys Bateman, Toronto, spent Sunday with her parents, Mr, and Mrs, J, H, Bateman, ' Miss Agnes Vanstone, Toronto, was in town on Friday and was a Pink Capsules Jor Indigestion TE SE ER co Tens guest at the dinmer-bridge given by Mrs. Clark Bell, Friday even- ing Mrs, C. W. BE. Meath, Ottawa, has been spending a few days in town, guest of her father, W. B. Couch, on her way home from a trip to British Columbia, INJURED IN FALL Mr. J. W. Hinds had the mis- fortune to fall from a tree while picking apples a few days ago. The ladder on which he was standing, slipped, and he fell to the ground, injuring his knee. Mr, Hinds is out again although very lame and we hope that very soon his knee will be quite well again, TEA AND SALE A very successful afternoon tea and sale of useful articles was held at the home of Mrs, (Dr.) Slemon, Church 8t., on Saturday afternoon, in aid of the Hospital. A delight. ful program was provided by the following: Vocal solos by Mrs. G. E, Rea- man and Mrs. T. W. Cawker. Readings. by Miss Lila Osborne, Toronto, Instrumental trio by Mrs, M, A. Neal, Miss Helen Morris and Mr, Francis Sutton. Violin solos, Mr. Sutton, Proceeds about $80.00, . POLICE CHIEF INTERCEDES George Conger, arrested and ar- raigned Saturday, pleaded guilty to a charge of obtaining board and lodgings to the extent of $12.86 from Alex Graham, and was fined $10 and costs by Magistrate Hind in police court. Chief Friend interjected on behalf of the man stating that the latter had a splendid reputation and had never appeared in police court previously. 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Phone 28 or 20 GIGANTIC OVERCOAT ofiLE Manufacturers' Samples and Models 100 Coats Priced Away Below Makers' Cost. Tweeds, Meltons, Nap Cloths and Blue Chinchillas. Belted and Plain Backs Reg. Values $25, $29.50 and $35 On Sale thisWeek Freeze