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PAGE FOUR EN Rt le a EERE EASTERN ONTARIO NEWS $200 FOR 12 TURKEYS Tara, Dec, 21,--The record price paid for turkeys during the Christ. mas season, or for that matter, any season, is held by J. Lowe, farm- er of this district. While search- ing around his chicken house for a trace of the thieves who took his tweits turkeys, Lowe found a purse containing $200, ---- WARD GROWERS PR. EDW. MEET Picton, Dec. 21.--At the annual- meeting of the Prince Edward County Vegetable Growers' Asso- clation, the following officers were elected for the year 1929: Presi- dent, G. W. Lockyer; 1st vice-pre- sident, Oscar Parks; 2nd vice-pre- sident, W. V. Blakely; secretary treasurer, Morris Huff; directors, W. Young, H. Cross, F, Hyatt, N, Trumbel, W. Carley, " SMALL FIRE LOSS AT KINGSTON Kingston, Dec. 21.-~If nothing! occurs to mar the present order of things, Kingston will have a record {for a very small fire loss during the year 1928, With only a few days yet to wind up the year the fire loss of 1928 is estimated at $17,000, as compared with $23. 000 in 1927 and $495,000 in the year 1923, when a heavy loss re- sulted following a fire in the medi- cal building at Queen's University, NAPANEE MAYOR FETES COUNCIN; Napanee, Dec, 21.--Mayor C. J. Roy entertained the members of the town council, town officials, Board of Health and police at an oyster supper last evening, Mayor Roy, who is retiring from the chief nragistrate's .chair, has had a very a Good News! General Motors Wood Is Available for Immediate Delivery TRUCK LOADS WAGON LOADS This Wood is the Best Fuel Value Obtainable Dixon Coal Co. Phone 262 Four Direct Lines to Central, A ssful two years and following the supper an hour was spent in oratory, in which a number of the present council signified their in- tentions for the 1929 elections, UNLOAD GRAIN AT KINGSTON Kingston, Dec. 21,--Three steamers of the Canada Steamship Lines, are tied up at Kingston with grain cargoes, which will be un- loaded hére. These are the Chand- ler, Camrose and Chatsworth, and another steamer of the same line, the Waterloo, also had a cargo of grain which has been unloaded. In all, there is a total of fifty-one steamers tied up at Kingston, and it Is understood that the above boats are the only ones with car- goes laid up here for the winter. BODY OF MISSING MAN FOUND NEAR KINGSTON Kingston, Dee, 21,--Floating off the beach at Lake Ontario Park, the dead body of Simon Sinnott, 33, farm hand, employed by O, Gravelle, and missing from his home for a week, was found yes- terday afternoon by Jack Barrett, 15, Coroner Kane, decided that an inquest would not be necessary. On Thursday night last, Sinnott complained of feeling ill. In the morning he was reported missing. He was born in Ireland and had been in Canada six years. 45 ANIMALS AND 200 HENS PERISH IN BARN FIRE Lindsay, Dec, 21.--Fire Wednes- day night completely destroyed a large barn on the farm operated by Mr. James Kenny, who lives be- tween Concession seven and eight Mariposa, about three miles south of Oakwood, The farm is owned hy R. G. Webster, of Lindsay, Along with the barn were destroyed 28 head of cattle, 14 pigs, 3 horses aii dante ia A ly The Arcade Ltd. Special for Saturday Ladies' Silk Bloomers 59c Fine Silk Knit Bloomers in all the new shades. Large, small and medium sizes. Greatly underpriced. Ladies' Silk Vests 49¢c Splendid quality, opera top finish, in all shades. SEI OIIDI OBI OIE NS SNS Costly fuel and higher comfort standards make resistance to heat loss- es highly significant to builders and ers of dwellings. Whether you now own your own home, whether you are about to invest in a new home, or you are building homes for sale, insulation should be one of your first considera- tions. tion, right at your hand, without ispe- cial process, is TEN/TEST INSULAT- ING BOARD. . Don't take our word for it, ask any- one who is honest and familiar with good building products. We keep dealers' stocks on hand in Oshawa Lamber Co., Limited 25 Ritson Road N. Phone 2821-2820 THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, and abont 900 hens, The total loss estimateds around $7,000, and il be. {1s partially covered by insurance. The fire started when a lantern used by Roy Kenney, 13, exploded. AGRIOCULTURIST PASSES . Cobourg, Dec. 21.--In the death of 8, Wellington Staples, of Balti- more, whose funeral took place Wednesday, this locality has lost a prominent agriculturist, who was also widely known in the 'district as an apple buyer, Mr,' Staples was a son of the late Mr, and Mrs. Thomas J, Staples, of Baltimore, He is survived by his widow, before her marriage Kate Ingram; two sons, Christopher and Harold, and one daughter, Miss Jennie Staples, also by three brothers, James F. of Welcome; Frank of Provincial Highway West and Stanley of Bal- timore, CAPT. ALFRED HUNTER, BELLEVILLE, DEAD Belleville, Dec. 21.--~Capt. Al- fred Hunter, inspector of game and fisheries in this city for 15 years, died yesterday at his home, Capt, Hunter was born in Lattimer, Ont., He was keenly interested in muni. cipal affairs and had been a mem- ber of the city council, Capt. Hun- ter was a faithful attendant of the Bridge street United Church and active in Masonic circles, being a member of Belleville Lodge, A.F. and A.M, No, 123; Moira chapter, Baldwin Preceptory, Ramcse Tem- ple R.AM, He was a captain in the 47th Regiment, Irontenac Rifles, In politics he was a life- long Conservative. CANARY SUCCUMBS AFTER GIVING ALARM Kemptville, Dec. 21,--Dickie," Yorkshire canary, owned by Peter Hammond of this village, gave the early alarm that saved the Barnes block 'in the village centre, from complete ruin yesterday morning. Mr, Hammond, who had been listening to his bird singing sweel- ly, suddenly noted its voice change from notes of melody to a sharp, high shrill, He rushed to the kit- chen and found the place on fire, "Dickie" continued his piercing alarm until assistance arrived, when he fell exhausted to the floor of the cage, where, with beak shov- ed through, touching his master's finger, he died. DEATH OF JOHN BAXTER, KINGSTON Kingston, Dec, 21,--John D. Bax- ter died suddenly at his home, Cataraqui Grange, Pittsburg town- ship, at the age of 74. He was a member of the Orange Order for many years, and in politics was a Conservative, He was a secona cousin of Premier W. L. M, King. His family was one of the oldest in the country, his grandfather be- ing principal of the first grammar school of Kingston, Mr, Baxter is survived by his widow, four daugh- ters, Mrs, D, McCallum, Saskatch- ewan, Mrs. Young of Peterboro; Mrs. Rupert Day and Miss Isobel Baxter, of Kingston: two sons, Li- onel and John, of Winnipeg; three sisters, Mrs. Anderson and Miss Florence, of Kingston; Mrs. W, J. Rothwell of Quebec, and two both- ers, James of Barriefield and Rob- ert of California. REV. O. A. JONES DIES AT KINGSTON Kingston, Dec. 21.--Rev. Cornel- fus Augustus Jones died yesterday at the age of 94 years. Mr, Jones was ordained into the Methodist ministry in June, 1866, and for more than fifty years was active in his chosen profession. In early days Mr. Jones had charges that covered over 60 miles in territory, and his was real pioneer work, for he carried the gospel to those in remote spots, using a horse, and when necessity called, a canoe. He was 8 real circuit rider, and mau, were the hardships he endured. Practically all of his ministry was spent in the Montreal conference, where he had several charges, retir- ing some 20 years ago. For the past few years he resided in Kings- ton, Mr. Jones is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert Downey and Mrs, W. Brokenshie, of this city. TRENTON ENGINEER KILLED IN AUTO SMAS' Belleville, Dec. 21.--~William El- gin Smith, 48, Canadian National engineer, of Trenton, met death late ast night when he succumbed to shock and chill following an auto accident. Smith was en oute to an entértainment at Wellington, Prince Edward County. When his companion, Patrick MeCauley, lost control of the car n the slippery road it plunged into a four foot ditch partially filled with water. Smith was pinned in the bottom of the upturned car and was covered with water. Rescuers arrived shortly and he was rushed to Dr. Farley's office in Trenton, but died shortly after. McCauley escaped with a bad shaking up and a few bruises. Harold, Smith's 13-yer- old son, was in the car but was un- injured. HALL OF FISHES New York, N.Y. Dec. 21.--The American Museum of Natural His- tory has opened a hall of fishes, where visitors may see for them- selves the records that cause scien- Chicago, Dec. 21. ~~ Swallowing J 1928 COAL CO. Telephone 262 4 Direct Lines to Central. GIRL IS ALLEGED HIGHWAY ROBBER Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 21 -- Garbed in male attire from white trousers to four-in-hand necktie, nita Del Valle, alias Rita Lafleur, said to be from Toronto, Ont. pleaded not guilty to highway rob- bery in the criminal court of record Tuesday. The trial was set for Jan- uary 16. James Little, of Arcadia, Florida the youth arrested with her in con- nection with the hold-up here on November 10, also pleaded not guilty and will be tried with her, TIMES TIMES McDONALD HISTORICAL RESEARCH Indianapolis, Ind., Dec, 21, -- A fund of $1,000,000 to be raised for historical research will be discuss- ed at the annual meeting here of the American Historical Assocla- tion, December 29-31, . Plans to house the nation's ar- chives, history in the schools, poll- ties in the south, problems of China, Hispano-American relations' and upheaval of people, ancien, and modern, will be among the subjects discussed. More than 700 representatives from schools, colleges and univer- sities are expected to participate, ------------------ The Wise Man d: A man be boss at not to brag LEAVES OPERATING TABLE; STABS MAN Mexican With Slashed Throat Wounds Fellow- Countryman Houston, Texas, Dec. 21.--While lying on the operating table of a hospital with his throat cut, John Francis, -Mexican, slipped away from attendants' Monday. Someone heard his shout "I'm going back and get that man." Thirty minutes later an ambu- lance call was received and Francis was found, still bleeding and un- attended, in the same house with A. Seangef, another Mexican, who hed just been stabbed under the heart with an ice pick. Both men were taken to hospi- tals where they were in a serious condition, DARLINGTON COUNCIL Statutory meeting of Council was held on Saturday, December 16th, with members all present, C. A. Wight presiding. Minutes of last meeting were adopted as read and signed. Owing to an error in assessment of a bitch to John Spry a rebate of $4 was granted, An error of $300 being made in the assessment of H, W, Harris, the sum of $10.44 was allowed as a rebate, Assistant Counties acknowledged receipt for $29,320 counties 1928, A bylaw for payment of mem- bers of council for year 1928 was given its several readings, signed and sealed, being numbered 926. A bylaw for the appointment of James Curtis, Hampton, as school attendance officer. for 'the year 1929 was given its several read- ings, signed and sealed, being num- bered 927 Road Superintendent was in- structed to take up with the De- partment of Public Highways con- ditions as now laid down as to the making of a grant on wire fences which are placed on the line but a full width of 66 feet roadway is not obtained owing to the fact that the owner of property on op- posite side of road has built his fence so as to encroach on the road. Owing to the amount laid aside by bylaw for work on the roads and bridges being over drawn a num- ber of accounts were not paid. Treasurer pcknowledged receipt of $10 from Hugh Annis for 'dam- ages to sheep by his dog; L. T. Pascoe, taxes, 1928, $61,171.30. Treasure of chear rate for Christmas Special | LL i This Coupon Is Worth $4 = This coupon and $1.00 entitles bearer to one of our $5.00 Combination Writing Outfits. "This is our new 1929 model Fountain Pen, with the hard, unbreakable barrel, jade green in color, lever filler, banker's size, and modeled to fit your hand. Pencil is propel and repel, hard, unbreakable jade green barrel, refills in holder, and always repdy for use, This Coupon Is Redeemable From Now Until Closing Time, Saturday, December 22nd . Holly Boxes for an ideal Christmas Gift. This Pen Set given free if same can be purchased in city for less than $5.00, Certificates Redeemable Only at Beattie's Drug Store An Ideal Christmas Gift Every Pen tested and guarantee certificate given with each set. Put up in special Christmas See the big display at Beatties Drug Store. 17 KING ST. EAST Mail Orders Filled Until December 24th. Orders were drawn on Treasur- er W. W. Hora, nails for sidewalk, $2.10; T. H. Richards, balance road maintenance, town line, East Whitby, $229.57; W. R. Allin, sta- tionery, p#stage, etc., $24.63; A. W. Annis, sheep inspection, $2; Chas, A. Wight, Services as reeve, $75; Silas Williams, services as deputy reeve, $75; Geo, F. Annis, services as councillor, $75; A. L. Pascoe, services,as councilllor, $75, Harold G. Macklin, services as councillor, $756; L, T. Pascoe, ac- count, salary as collector, $100; W. R. Allin, salary, fourth quarter, $175; Clarence Avery, sheep dam- aged 13, $15; Silas Trewin, sheep damages (14), $189; John Spry, rebate on bitch, $4; H. W. Harris, rebate taxes, error in amount of $300, $10.44; Local school trustees, balance of local and. statutory school rates, $23,173. The Council then was adjourned sine die.--~W, R. ALLIN, Clerk. OLD WATER' WHEEL wheel weighs over a ton and the supports are slung 356 ft below the factory level. Despite the service of well over a century the wheel is not worn and in announcing that business is being continued again, the management stated that the old mill is expected many more years, to function for Hamilton, Ont, Dec, 21.--For 115 years a wooden water-wheel has been continuously turning in Crooks Hollow Greensville to furn- ish power for industrial operations, but the other day the faithful ser- vant stopped. The axle collapsed and it was with difficulty that a gang of men made repairs. The QUALITY COAL MALLETT BROS. 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