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Oshawa Daily Times, 4 Jul 1929, p. 16

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. i No Serious Accidents *« Port Hope.--~With careful driv- on the part of citizens and vis- Itors when trafic was at its worst w! of serious nature were Ho pier hg nday evening. i u evening, Phe 'band concert, two y me together at the corner of Walton and Ontario streets, each being damaged slightly. 3 Good Program . Port Hope.--The Dominion Day Committee certainly put on an ex- pellent program which was appre- ciated by theb ulk of the crowd which sat on "Park Hill" i, 8 Will Chant Mass ! ingston.--A solemn Te Deum will be chanted in St. Mary's Caths/ edral on Sunday next in thanks. giving for the recovery of the heart of His Majesty King George, it was announced on Sunday morning. ' Many Visitors Gananoque. -- An exceedingly large number of people were here over the week-end and Dominion Day. The hotels, rooming houses and private homes all felt the rush of the pleasure-seeker and tuo river boats were taxed to their full capacity, having to.run extra trips to- accommodate the crowds. Wheel Port Hope.--~On Sunday forenoon an autoist who drove a car out of Cavan St, onto Walton 'street at a bad angle, sustained a damaged front wheel and axle when the car collided with another,' which was proceeding west on Walton street. Enjoyed Trip Port Hope.--Canoelsts, why re- turned from the far north last week THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, JULY 4, 1929 Who Bad bis ankle cut [s a BE, is still fn the Hotel Dieu also. Both are e to be #4 {out of hospital within a 7. or two. Housewives Short of Bread Kingston. -- Numerous house- wives found themselves without a sufficient supply of bread on woe minion Day owing to the fact that}. the bakers of the city, following their usual custom when a public holi of importance falls on » Monday, did not bake on. Sunday night and made fo delivery on the following day, . Town Reservoir Has Been Clefned Picton.--Coincident with the completion of the new waterworks tension plant, the town reservoir report having had a pleasant trip through Algonquin Park--but, they added: "If we'd had more bites on the hooks and less about the bo- dies our joy would have been com- plete." I Baptist Picnic Lindsay.--It required at least 16 |automobiles and Mr. L, Maunder's large truck packed to the utmost ot its capacity to transport the Lind- gay Baptist picnickers to' Green- hurst Monday. The weather was very propitious, The water was just right for boating and bathing. 'Still in Hospital Kingston.--Joseph Wilson, an employe of the Canadian Locomo- tive Company {is still in the Hotel Dieu Hospital as a result of in- juries sustained at the plant a few days ago when a dropping piece of steel caused severe injury to one of his toes of the right foot. Wil- liam McGovern, also an employe of HEAT YOUR HOME THE DIXON WAY 'Now is the Time to Fill Your Coal Bin With The Best Fuel Obtainable Jeddo Coal Cannel and Pocahontas And All Other Good Fuel CALL TO-DAY AND EXPERIENCE THE SERVICE AND SATISFACTION THIS COMPANY GIVES TO EVERY CUSTOMER -. ALSO Gravel, Sand, Stone, Lime and Building Material when thinking of concrete work or your driveway, pac) and let us serve you. Prices Competitive, Service Dixon Coal, Gravel & Sand Co. TELEPHONE 262 - Solvay Coke FOUR DIRECT LINES. wae drained and the reservoir und mains thoroughly flushed and cleaned, thus ensuring perfect safe- ty in the quality of the water sup- plied to the users as the water from the new plant would be pro tected from any danger of con- tamination from this source. Is Improving Kingston.--The condition of Uu- ver Gravelle, of the Front Road, who was injured a few days ago, continues to improve at the Hotel Dieu Hospital. . Mr. Gravelle was at the Dairy Schools and' some shooting steam scared the horse which he was driving. The horse started ' and ran away, throwing Mr. Gravelle to the ground from the wagon on which he had been standing. His left arm was injurs ed but was not fractured, At Delta Celebration Brockville.~It is estimated that approximately 2,000 Orangemen at- tended the celebration at Deitu vu Sunday afternoon of the one hune dredth anniversary of the first Orange church parade in Upper Canada, members of the Order, with fife and drum bands, gather- ing from Leeds, Grenville, rron- tenac and Lanark counties, and hundreds of others joining them for the celebration. The principal address was delivered Ly Rev, Ath- ol H, Sproule, pastor of the Delta Baptist Church. Truck Wrecked King's Wharf.--~Two Bobcaygeun boys came to grief in a light truck at McMullen's Corners just west of here on Saturday evening shortly after six o'clock. They were said to have been driving at more than an ordinary rate of speed when the 'car swerved from one side of the road to the other, and turned over, pinning them underneath it, The two boys escaped with noth- ing worse than a shaking up and scraped backs but the truck is a wreck, It is bent and twisted in every direction and will be of no more use. Lost Barns by Fire Brockville.--Two barns, one 30 by 35 feét, and the other 35 by 46 feet, located on the farm of E, L. Weatherhead, half a mile east of Maitland, on the provincial high- way, were destroyed by fire Satur- day morning shortly after 10 o'- clock, the loss being partially cov- ered by insurance. In one build- OurBigDress Sale Continues Friday and Saturday PRINTED AND PLAIN - PURE SILK DRESSES They are all from the famous Billie Burke Dress Company EXTRAORDINARY VALUES AT rice ne $ I gi he Arcade, | classifying data regarding natural EN seven tons of hay, a set of bob sleigh, and mowing |' 4 4 , and flie |' of hay. Two tramps, one a were seen entering the premises during the night, and it is supposed the contents of a lighted pipe or cigarette stub -left behind, caused the blaze, Four Generations : Brockville.--An. interesting cere- mony took place a week ago at the home of Mr. and Mrs, BE. G. Curry, 37 Oakmont Road, Toronto, when Rev, 8. Sellery, M.A., B.D,, forme erly pastor of Wall Street Church, of this town, baptized his great- grand-child, Carroll Donald' Mc (Leod, the son of Mr, and Mrs, Mc- Leod of Windsor. Mrs. McLeod is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Car- ry and granddaughter of Rev. Mr. ahd Mrs. S. Sellery. The ceremony was Witnessed by a company of re- latives and friends." Mr. Sellery, who recently celebrated 'his 80th birthday, has been 59 years in tue ministry, Mr. and Mrs, Sellery have six children, ten grandchil- dren, and oneg reat-grandson. SAILORS ALARMED 'BY MOTOR HORN Discovers Origin of Myster- ious Honk in Hold Vancouver, B, C., July 4.--Sea superstition, as exemplified by the sea-dog of sailing ship days has passed out to a considerable extent, bu tthe average sailor to-day still treats extraordinary 'events at sea with due respect. This was fllus- trated recently when the Hamburg- America Line motorghip Seattle ar- rived in port and her crew told of a strangs occurence in the middle of the Atlantic, nine days out from port, The ship was proceeding under favor weather conditions when suddenly the sound o fan automo- bile horn rang clear and strong. The deck officers looked around, saw nothing and judged they must have been in error. . Then came the blastagain., Thinking their ves- sel might have run down a small fishing vessel, the officers peered over the ship's side, but saw noth- ing. 'Again the horn honked. The chief officer crossed himself and the captain took a firmer grip on his perfect conviction that there was nothing supernatural on land or sea or in the air, 'but again the horn honked. The mate swallowed his Adam's apple, and the skipper again cast an eagle eye on the horizon, sea and water. "We have an automobile in No. 2 hold." hazarded the mate, but he spoke doubtfully, y "Look at it" commanded captain, Th ehatches were ordered open- ed and members of the crew went below with electric torches in hopes that they would find a short eireuit had been causing the un- xplainable phenomena. It was not a shor tcircuit .It was a stowaway who had grown wearing of living in the dark on bread and water and decided to make use of the automobile horn to attract atten- tion to his plight SCIENCE CONGRESS VANCOUVER 1932 Will Give Extended Consid- eration to Forest Problems Sydney, Australia, July 4.--The Science Congress, which has been holding sessions for several weks in Java and other islands of the East Indies, has decided to hold its 1932 meeting in Canada, and Vancouver hag been selected as the convention city, The Science Congress has ac- complished a great deal in recent years in the way of collecting and the resources of countries bomdering on the Pacific Ocean. During its sessions in Java the exploitation of the mixed tropical forests in Eastern Asia and Australia was the subject of a resolution, and it wag decided to urge the establish- ment of a commission to gather information® on the forest stocks in the Pacific. The meeting passed a resolution urging close co-opera- tion with forestry resources insti- tutes, At the 1932 meeling in Vancou- ver it is proposed to give extended consideration to the forest prob- lems of the coast sections of Can- ada and the United States, Fish- eries problems and questions re- lating to the geological formation Pacific will also be studied. of the countries bordering on the The Science Congress is an in- ternational organization composed of representatives of many na- tions. It has been decided that English will remain the official language of the congress. "I am not going to marry." de- clares a well-known actress, "and Jam not going into management." Then the next alternative seems to be to swim the Channel.--Montreal Star. Premier Ferguson is to act as Attorney-General for the next thrée months. The head of Ontar- io"s Government never has to wor- ry about how to kill time.--Peter- boro Examiner. About the best place to hide anything from an inquisitive small boy is the bathroom. -- Kitchener Record. A COAL Smite ees Sov STATE Saturday Is the Last Day of Our 40-Store-Wide ANNIVERSARY SALE! Thousands of satisfied customers will testify that the bar- gains offered in this country-wide master merchandising event have never before been equalled. The response has been phenomenal, but our reserve stock has been released and week-end shoppers will find many ney Jes a at prices that fairly shriek economy--read s ol SENSATIONAL SAVINGS FOR FRIDAY and SATURDAY Children's Tennis Sandals Now 1s the time to stock up on these brown or white tennis sandals (all first quality), stout Relyon soles. Sizes 4 to *10% and 11 to 2. Anniversary 63c 73c [MENS WORK BOOTS At Prices That Are Unbelievably Low Thoroughly depend able quality in grain or box kip upperé and Panco soles, built to give service, and the prices speak for themselves. All sizes at $2.29 and $2.19 Final Clearance of Ladies' Shoes Great group of broken sizes-- all sizes in the lot--and the former selling price is absolute- iy forgotten. Shop early, ladies. NOW $1.95 oe To Quality Footwear Straps, Ties, Pumps, Oxfords Every known style included in this great assortment and former values to $6.50. Now is your chance to save on fine shoes. All sizes here, at $4.79 Sturdy Shoes for Boys Stout box kip uppers, guaran- teed Panco soles and the price has never been equalled. All sizes, 1 to 5, at $1.95 rr SHOPPERS A Golden Opportunity to Save On RUNNING SHOES The talk of the town, folks, all new goods, all first quality; brown duck with heavy trim and stout, corrugated soles. Real shoe economy, at Boys' 11 to 5 Men's 6 to 11 98c $1.18 Oxfords, Sizes 1 to 5, at 8%¢ Hundreds of Pairs Have Been Sold at This Miracle Price. Shop Early, Folks, They're Selling Mighty Fast Ladies' Smart Footwear Straps, ties and oxfords, in patent, kid or calfskin; black or colors; all sizes and several styles to choose from. This is your chance to save a dollar a pair on brand new merchandise. Feature Anniversary Sale Value $2. 79 RS LL i el Lu. Wonderful Group Selection Here LADIES' DRESS SHOES Chic new straps, ties and pumps with Spanish self cov- ered heels, in patent, brown or beige kid. A chance you can't afford to miss. Several Styles, Values to $5.00--Now at $3. 39 Here's a Chance to Test Agnew-Surpass' Value Giving. We Positively State That This is the Biggest Shoe Value Ever Offered In Men's Welted Boots and Oxfords Selected side calfskin in brown or black, in four styles, roomy, comfortable last, guaranteed for service and the latest séyles included. Sizes 6 to 11. $3.85 During This Great Sale OTHER MEN'S SHOE SPECIALS PRICED FROM «ococv svssnsisnnvissobocesss ayes $3.29 There's Still a Wonderful Assortment of CHILDREN'S Strap SLIPPERS The utmost in shoe economy here in dressy Strap slippers for children, sewn soles, leather or Panco. Priced ac- b Ve including the comfortable cording to size and every pair a real bargai: Cuabior. Sole style; real Tue $1.29 $1.39 $1.59 | "UU Ladies' Boudoir Slippers Ladies' fine imported patent boudoirs in colors, extra fine quality, all sizes. Nowst 91.29 Men's Calf Oxfords You'll Be Sorry If You Don't Share In This Extra Special Shoes without a doubt that are worth much more than this sale price; several lasts --complete range of sizes. Your choice of black or brown. Now at $4.89 Boys' Calf Oxfords The long wearing Iron<clad make, sewn soles and broad fitting lasts; black or tan calf- skin, Sizes 11 to 13% and 1 to 53, at $2.49 $2.89 Up to the Minute Ladies' Smart Shoes The Widest Range of Styles Ever Offered at Bargain Prices Patent, kid, satin or calfskin in black or the season's smartest colors. Low, Cu-) ban or spike heels. Lots of styles and in all sizes. Your choice now. $3.85 ---------- Top Quality Men's Boots Men's viel kid boots or oxfords. Several lasts to choose from, $5.65 Don't Delay---To-morrow May be Too Late! "40 Stores . Offer These Wonder Values GNEW-SURPASQ nei SHOE STORES, Limited of Satisfied "CANADA'S GREATEST SHOE RETAILERS" Customers 23; Simcoe St. S., Oshawa 4 A

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