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PAGE SIX OSHAWA, ONTARIO, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1922 -- SOCIAL and PERSONAL The Reformer invites the "o-opera- tion of (is readers In contributing ftems to this column, Send us 8 postcard or 'phone 35, --Mr,. and Mrs, Walter Rowden and son Doug, spent the week-end in Lindsay. --Mr., and Mrs. John De Marse are visiting the latter's brother, Mr, John Clark, Ardendale, for a week. ~--Mrs, L, G, Lankin, of Niagara Falls, N.Y,, is visiting Mrs, Wm, Doubt, Brock St, East, for two months, --Mr, T, J. Lowry and his daughter spent the week-end visiting friends in Trenton, i ~--Mrs., Arthur Jennings and son, Frank, are spending a couple of weeks with Cobourg friends, --Miss Freda Kuntz, of Hamilton, Ohio, is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs, E, T, Cotten, and Rev. Mr, Cotten, Athol Street East, On her return 'Mrs, Cotton will ac: company her, Friends of Mr, W. Burnham, 175 Celina St, will regret to kmow that he is confined to his home with a touch of flu, --Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Stevens and daughter, Marie, of Toronto, were guests of relatives in Oshawa over Sunday, ~--Mps. Hm. Hutehings, Pickering, Ont, annunces the engagement of her daughter, Meta May, to John F. Dletze, Toronto, the mariage to take place in October. ~The sympathy of a host of friends goes out to Mr. and Mrs. John Ashby, Park Road North, in the loss of their infant daughter, Helen Maud, whose death occurred on Sunday, following a serious illness, The funeral was held this afternoon, interment taking place in Union Cemetery, Deceased was 14 months old, ' --Rev. L. W. and Mrs. Petley, of Lynedoch, are spending a week with their son, Mr. E." L. Petley, on their return from a three months' visit to England. Mr. and Mrs. Petley crossed on the Empress of Britain, and report one of the roughest trips made by this liner in years. --The engagement is announced of Reva, youngest daughter of Mr. John Horsman, Ingersoll, Ont, to Norman John Goebelle, BSc., of Windsor, Ont., and formerly of Oshawa, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Goebelle, New Ham- burg, the marriage to take place quiet- ly the middle of October. Deaths ALDIS MARY ASKEW Suddenly at the Oshawa Hospital Saturday morning the death occurred of Aldis Mary Askew, wife of Mr. Ern- est Harlow, 151 Nassau Street, after an illness of only two days. Deceased was removed to the Hospital on Thursday. Born in England twenty- one years ago she came to Canada with her parents when quite young. She was a member of the Christian Church. Besides her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Askew, 151 Nassau Street, and husband, she is survived by ome brother, John. The fumeral was held yesterday aftermoon, Rev. E. T. Cot- ten conducting the service while Brig- adier Prescott and Captain Froud, of the Salvation Army also held a ser- vice. Interment was made im Union Cemetery. The pall bearers were: Messrs. George Wright, Bert Harlow, Norman Cormer, William Stubbins, Hubert Crawford and Frank Craw- ford. WILLIAM B. THOMAS The funeral took place Sunday df- termoon from the Luke Burial Com- pany Parlors of William B. Thomas. of Toronto. Deceased was well known in this vicinity although he had resid- ed in Toronto for some time. His death occurred on Thursday at his home in Toromto and the remains were brought here Saturday evening. Among the surviving members of his family are four sisters, Mrs. George Thomas and Mrs. John James, of Cal- ambus; Mrs. M. J. Redman, of De- troit, and Dr. Julia Thomas, of To- ronto. The service was conducted by Rey. J. L. Harton and interment took place in Union Cemetery. IN MEMORIAM IVES--In loving memory of Herbent Ives, who died in Ochawa Hospital October 2, 1921, This day brings back sad memory Of a loved one gone to rest; And those who think of him today Arve those who loved him best. No one knows the silent heantache, Only these who have lost him can Of the grief and loneliness borne in silence, For the one we loved so well. WIFE AND SON, FRANK a hit ; i } T { t fy : i | i ; | xy i | Burns, .| License Fees Continued from page 1) "That's an ancient question," laughingly responded Councillor "However, we were all new men on this committee and should be dealt. with leniently," It was then that Councillor Brown | arose and stated that as chairman of the Sanitary and Relief Committee it was his duty to inspect the pool- rooms of the town; that he had done so and that he had found them in excellent condition. It was mov- ed and carried that the report recom- mending the incredse in fees be not adopted, : Would Remove Smoke Nuisance The smoke and dirt nuisance of which residents in the vicinity of the Schofield' W wollen Mills have complained to .tiié Town Council is likely to be rectified. The Manufatur- ers' Committee reported as follows to the Council on Monday night: "We your Manufacturers' Commit- tee beg to report that we have gone into the question of smoke and dirt nuisance from Bchotield Woollen mills complained of in a large peti- tion from residents in that distriet. We, therefore, recommend that the clerk write the Schofield Woollen Co. asking them to co-operate in en- deavouring to overcome this trouble by taising their smoke stack a dis- tance of 25 feet or by installing smoke consumers, or to employ other means to abate the smoke and dirt." The report presented by Council- Finance Committee The report of the finance com- mittee was read by Reeve Morris. discussion. The usual grant of $800 was made to the hospital. Row Over Street (Continued from paze i) sion. Councillor Dr. Farewell sugges- ted that this street be given to the estate in lien of a street bordering on the ravine just west of the Fare- well property, and if not, to dispose of Beaver Street by public auction. P. G. Purvis, Township Clerk, pointed out that according to the law, the pro- perty could mot be disposed of by auc- tion but those who had property abut- ting on it had the first opportunity to purchase it. Councillor Nesbitt was opposed to having a street opened near the ra- vine, averring that if they were cal- led upon to grade it, it would mean an expenditure of $2,000. He conten- ded that this was a personal matter of Councillor Farewells and that he Council, He also accused Councillor Farewell of having stated that he could control the Coumecil which the latter denied, challenging Coun. Nes- bitt to either produce the man who told him that or take the statement back. The Council decided that they would sell the property for $400, des- pite the fact that Councillor Fare- well declared it was worth $15 a foot. The latter stated that he would op- nose their action to the end and left the meeting abruptly. Owing to the number of residences having beem erected im Harmony re lors Burns and Rowe was adopted. | It was received and adopted without | should not have brought it before the | cently, a bydaw is being prepared to | authorize thé opening of two streets a anna en Barbara Bronell, Famous Dancer, Coming With "Listen To Me," Season's Greatest Musical Comed J ' Mus IY Success at p Friday Night, October 6. i Martin Theatre | on the south side of King Street, to | be called Ash and Palace respectively. Another by-law will be prepared au- | sum of $823,577.22 this sum was thorizing the extension of Hurd St. | ; really abnormal when compared with in the Village of Raglan from Hill 0 | the amounts collected in Hamilton Simcoe Street, : | whose population is close. to 125.000. Reeve Ellins and Coun. Dr. Farewell | In August the sum of $82 22 were appointed delegates to represent | was collected and this is the greatest | the Township at a meeting in Port |amount collected since the beginning | Hope today concerning the Central | of the departmental year starting Ontario Power System. | April 1. Following is a table which gives at a glance the steady increase in {collections at the local office | $391.361.84 $345,878.72 $288,515.32 While in August the local depart- ment collected the record breaking i oe a | . Customs Returns Continued from page 1) | | large measure, it has been pointed | | out. | Last year local officials collected | / a : (v.22 {approximately three millions of dol- | $430,292.13 | lars. C. E. Thomas. local collector | of Customs and Excise, this morning | §2,625.621.81 | | discussing the situation, said that | From the table it can be {from present indications over seven |seen that but six months are taken | millions of dollars will be collected and the total almost equals the grand { this year. {amount last year As the table! When it is considered that at the reveals the collections are on the up- first of the year considerable appre- [grade all the time and there is | hension was felt in business circles | plenty of evidend to support Mr.| as to the anticipated falling off in! Thomas' ition that the de-| Customs and Excise revenue, this [partment will colleet in the neigh-| should be clicering news. borhood of $7,000,000 this year. above for e con Let us show you how gets the unsanitary embedded dirt the Royal The worst dirt ih your rug --not on it. The jar-of water laboratory test shows that a large part of the dirt is embedded in the rug. (It sinks because heavier-- the surface litter floats.) This embedded dirt isfull of sharp grit thatcutsand ruins SES, Anditisthe unsanitary dint--the worst kind of dirt. ded dirt in the only way it can be semoved --witha suction scicu- tifically applied. A The Royal pels more than surface fitter --it gets the dint. THE ROWAL Electric Cleaner Llcans By Air Alone! A THE ELECTRIC SHOP 52 SIMOOGE SDRRET NORM | a8 Steps Are Taken | (Continued from page 1) the creek where owned by me, suf- ficient for the purpose of making the sald street, any time after the year 1022, provided said corporation gives me three months notice prior to the first day of April in any year, that they will require the said gravel, "All of the foregoing for the price of one dollar to be paid on the ae ceptance of this offer in writing. "It is agreed and understood that this offer is subject to the following conditions: "That I shall not be hound to re- move any objection to the title, or to produce any abstract of title or deeds, or any other evidence of title not in my possession, and the property is to be conveyed at the expense of the corporation, "That if it is desired to accept this offer hefore such time as the sald corporation has obtained the owner- ship of a sufficient portion of those parts of the said "mill raceway" which are not owned by me but which are necessary for a continuous street, between those portions of the said "mill raceway' which are herein of- fered hy me to the said corporation, | then the said corporation shall give me an undertaking in writing that | they will proceed without any un- necessary delay to acquire the same Offer Open Till Dec, 30 "That is this offer shall be oper for acceptance any time up to !. o'clock noon on the 30th day of December, 1922, "That this offer if accepted a: aforementioned shall, with such ac ceptance constitute a binding con tract of purchase and sale, and tim/ shall be the essence thereof," Follow Mill Raceway In the report which Councillor Mof fat presented, the committee stated "We are of the unanimous opinio: that the extension of this streei northerly should approximately fol Jow the course of what is know: the "mill raceway." Speakiu; generally your committee was im pressed with the natural lie and ad aptability of this land for the par ticular purpose. The natural grad of this "raceway" throughout fron William Street to Alexandra is 2p proximately that required for a sewe and we are advised by thz engine that the present levels of said "race way" would be approximately correc at both ends of said 'raceway' t link up with the gradc of our exist ages, of Luxura Tea. LUXURA FROM YOUR GROCER Luxura Tea is packed and sold only in airtight pack- This retains the wonderful flavor and richness Next week we will announce in this space the names of your Grocers selling this Delicious Luxura Tea. ing system. Furthermore a consid nm m---- p-- rable portion of the said "raceway" 8 lined with trees which would ake years to develop on any new treet," Only One House The committee explained tha the property stands at present in the ames of six owners with the re pective lineal fect owned by them 8 follows: R. W. Dixen 320 lineal eet; W. Cole, approximately 25k eet, being the only property built nm; John Gilliyan, approximately 500 eet; Alex Garrow, approximately 250 eet; George Alchin, approximately 25 lineal feet; William Alchin, a trip of 54 feet wide; R. W. Dixon 050 lineal feet in ome strip and 42 neal feet in another strip It was also pointed out by the com jittee that there should be immedi te action by the council or othe: ise the offer of Mr. Dixon would ex sjire, and algo there was the necessity of securing land before any more of it was sold or built on. Conld Expropriate The committee recommended that Mr. M. M. Gibson of Whitby, be in- structed to prepare a plan show ing all the different properties and the proposed street, to be presented at the next regular meeting of the :ouncil. The committee also recom- mended that a valuator be appointed *.0 value the lands that may be re- quired and that in event of failure to agree on a price that the property expropriated. Councillor Moffat, in presenting the report, remarked that this was he first piece of constructive legis- 'ation which had been brought for- ward this year. 'Members of the "ouncil complimented the CommIttce yn its work, and the report, on mo- ion of Councillors Moffat and Trick, vas adpted. ww been doi ing ap on these THE ARCADE Wednesday Morning Bargains This Wednesday owing to the continued warm weather we will close at 12.30 as we have been To make this Wednesday morn- itable time to shop we are putting = EXTRA SPECIAL BARGAINS ette Blankets Size Best We were very in securing these price. Pair customer. 300 Pairs Flannel fortunate splendid Blankets at a very special We are presenting the same opportunity to you Wednesday Morning Not more than 2 prs. to a bloomers, etc. Wednesday Morning $1.29 yd. - New Gloves and New Neckwear just in--they sure Thos. 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