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Oshawa Daily Times, 31 Jul 1929, p. 11

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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, WEDNESDAY, JOLY 31, 1929 PAGE ELEVEN FW IN WAAR AT A THRE NN T3 TENR HTT ETH WTO NR EASTERN ONTARIO NEWS Destroys Car : Fire roy Peterboro.--A large touring car | _ wag destroyed by fire on the Che- mong road, Sunday night about ten o'clock. The éar was owned by I. Merrett, of 363, Leslie avenue, : 3h a the time was driven by his son Wilniot. A P ar Spot, * Kingston--The Kiwanis Bathing Pavilion at Sandy Bottom is a very Popular place these days and over he week-end hundreds of people went out to the popular swimming place to keep cool. The accommo- datin provided by the Kiwanis Club for bathers, in the form of dressing rooms, has increased the populgrity of Sandy Bottom. Two Gas Jets On Kingston--In connection with the story regarding the recent tragedy at the heme of Mr. Irwin Albestson, John street it was stat- ed that three gas jets wére found turned on whén the bodies were teund It was learned to.day that - _thére was only one jbt en full and i one partly on. Call Montreal Graduates Brockville ~Meeting at Iroquois the Brockville Prebytery sustained a ¢all extended by the congrega- tien of Spencervile to A, W. R. MacKengie, a recent graduate of the Montreal Presbyterian College, and another call from South Moun- tain to William McLean, also a graduate of the same college. "Quilly Visiter" in City Petérboro--An unusual Sunday visitor was a percupine ' which passed the day on a tree in front "C Meyette's residence on Haz lett street. Jt seemingly did not mind the rain and wind and was seen in evening apparently quite happily enjoying its evening meal trom the leaves of the tree. This morning it had disappeared. : 'Work Progressing -Kingston--~Wark is progressing very rapidly on the construttion by M. Manion of the new apartment house on William and Sydenham streets. The brick work is nearing the top, and it is expectéd that by the end of the week all four sides will be enclosed. A large number of men ar eémployed on the build- ing, the work being supervised by Ww. L. Malcolm. . Keep Beach Clean Port Hope -- Someones criticized the tidypess of our beach park. In defense of this criticism we might say the beach is cléanéd up every morning and if the people who visist there would be more tidy the appearance of shore would be vabtly improved at eventide. A waste and refuse barrel is there for your use----pléake use it and kéep the beach a credit to the town, Visitors at Skookum Peterboro -- There were many vipitors at the Rotary Camp on Sunday and in spite of the heavy rain in the afternoon both guests and boys were able to have an en- joyable time. The weather has been ideal for the campers and the three seore boys in camp have been having an ideal holiday under the directon of Doug Loomis who sees to it that there are no dull meo- ments. . Trophies Allotted Kingston.--The many trophies donated by Kingston firms to as- sipt in making the international plowing match, to be held in Octo- ber, a success, have now been lot- ted to the many competitions scheduled by the Fronténac Céunty Plowmen's Association, Most of thepe trophies are to be awarded for contest héld at the annual Frontenac County matches, which this year are in conjunction with the international meet. A Packard-- And Beer Peterboro--Envious eyes of pe- destriank were attached to a large Packard touring car which passed up George Street on Saturday af- terndon The réar of the car was piled high with cartons of ale and beer. It séémed to some of the eag- er observers that the fine car, which incidentally bore a foreign marker was a new type of brew- ery transport, but the smiles of the two proud occupants of the fron seat tended to indicate that the supply was for other than pub- lic use. Appearances suggested that they were bound for the vacaton lands north of here. They evidently have no faith in the supply of drinking water in the district for which they were bound. Quiet Week-End' Kingston.--The week-end was a quiet one in police circles, there being no cases on the docket for police court on Monday morning. ; Rain was Welcomed Kingston.--The rain which fell Sunday night was welcomed by the, farmers, although much more is needed to help the crops. . On Fishing Trip Kingston.--~Judge Burtch, of the Supreme Court of Kansas, was in. the city with his son, on the way to Chaffey's Locks for a few weeks' fishing: Thurlow Reeve Hurt Belleville. -- Robert M. Mitchell, Reeve of Thurlow Township, suye- tained painful injuries when the chain on 3 hay-hoisting fork broke, striking him on the forehead. Fair Known. All Over Kingston.--As an evidence of the widespread reputation of the Kingston Fair, Manager R. J. Bushell has just received a request for a premium list fo mGeorge B. Makham of Lowell, Mass, Carried Many Cars Brockville,--The ferry Elme W. Jones did a good buginess over the week-end, carrying more thau 600 automobiles on Saturday and Sun- day On Saturday the number was 278 and Sunday there were 323 cars feried for a total of 601, $5,200 Licenses Issued Kingston--Percy T. Bould, the issuer of motor licenses in this city and district, has issued over 5,200 licemses for motor vehicles this' year with applicant for licen- ses still coming in. The number of licenges issued during 1928 was under 4,800 Returned From Camp Kingston.--The boys who have been camping at Eagle Lake have returnéd home very much tanned, and in excellent health and spirits. A few of the campers rémained te help clean up the gounds, and at- tend to the several duties which have to be performed at the close of eamp. Will Be Candidates Brockville, -- 'There will be no dearth of candidates for the seat in the Legislature rendered vacant by the resignation of T. A, Thompson, member for North Lanark, to con- test the Federal riding of Lanark. In addition to Dr. A. A, Metcalfe, of Almonte, William Barclay, may- or of Carleton Place, and John Herron, of Lanark have announced that they are in the field for the Conservative nomination. Goes Up Flag Pole Kingston--After having béen in disuse for nearly two months, the flag-pole on the Market street end of the City Buildings was again put nto commission on Monday morning when the halyards were rove and th epole painted. The contract for painting the flagpole is being carried out by W J, Vince and it was one of his men who gave the onlookers a thrill when he ran up a ladder, lashed to the pole for th epurpose of reeving the halyards, Two Leave R. M. C. Posts Kingston Quartermaster-Ser- geant H O. Wills, W.0, 2, personal clerk to the Commandant of the Royal Military College for the past five vears, is being transferred to th estaff of headquarters, Military District No 4, Montréal, and is leaving io take over the dutiés of his new appointment this weak. Company Sergeant-Major Bould of the imperial Army gymnastic staff is also shortly leaving the college as he is to return to England on completion of his period at the college, . Master of Ship Fined Brockville--For failure to carry in the ship's manifest items cover- ing 16,000 cigarettes of Canadian and British make and about 200 bottles of Canadian ale, Captain Olaf Apold, master of the Norweg- ian freighter Agga, paid a fine of $700 at Ogdensburg Saturday. The freighter was undergoing repairs at a shipyard theré when members of the border patrol carried out a search, finding the cigarettes and beer with no corresponding entries on the manifest. Both were seized and the fine imposed. HEAT YOUR HOME THE DIXON WAY Now Is The Time to Fill Your Coal Bin With "That Good Jeddo Coal - Solvay Coke And All Other Good Fuel FOR THE Gravel, Sand, BUILDER Stone, Lime And Building Material DIXON COAL AND SUPPLIES Telephone 262 FOUR DIRECT LINES Postmaster of Delta Brockville, -- The Civil Service Commission announces the ap- peintment of Thomas McEwan Grant, overgeas active. service, to be postmaster of the village of Delta. Loses Sight of Eye . Brockvill. -- W.T. Somerville, proprietor of a lunch stand near here, suffered the loss of the sight of his left eye when a ginger ale bottle which he was opening ex- ploded Sunday night, cutting tue eyeball in such a manner as to de- stroy the sight. Autoist Injured Kingston.--William J. Tuepah, of Moscow, is in the Hotel Dieu hospital suffering from serious in- juries to his hand, caused in a pe- culiar accident Last Sunday a terrific windstorm raged in that section, many tres and fences be- ing blown down. While driving, a tree fell on the car, injuring the member. The car suffered slight damage. Visited Cadet Camp Kingston.--Captain M, Isbester. M.C., P.P,L.I, the cadet officer of this military district, was at Lind- say's Point, near Gananoque, un Saturday when the Cadet Corps of the Academie de la Salle, Ottawe, went under canvas, Capt, Isbester is planning to visit the camp, which is commanded by Lieut. J. A, W. Labell, of the Non-Permanent Cadet Services, from time to time during the week. Truck Goes Into River Brockville -- Racking from the platform of the Waddington-Mor- rishurg automobile ferry, when the craft listed in mid-stream, a large truck owned by Oakdale Farms Inc of New York plunged into the St. Lawrence river a few days ago. The truck was leaded with cream at te time, The ferry, in proceed- i ing across the river, listed consid- erably as it entered the strong cur- rent, and the truck, being impro- perly blocked, backed through the guards and fell into the river. The water was very deep at the point where hte accident took place and recovery of the truck was impos- sible, Fire Near Kemptville Brockville. -- Fire, caused by lightning, during the storm »uy- day afternoon, destroyed a barn, a silo, a cow byre, a horse barn and one wagon on the farm of Edmund Earl, one mile west of Kemptville. A garage, full 'of, farm machinery, situated near the burned buildings, was saved after a hard fight against the flames which were fanned by the strong wind. The damage was estimated at about $5,000, partly covered by insur- ance. Mr, Earl and his helpers had just finished milking and had diven the cows out of the barn when the lightning struck, Had it struck a little earlier, several val- uable. cows would have been de- stroyed. A horse, which was in the barn, was saved and all the haness was successfully removed through a small window rear of the barn, Making a personal study of farm conditions in Western Canada, Her- bert Parker of London, Engalna, nephew. of Rt. Hon. J. R. Clynes, new British home secretary, has a1- rived at Edmonton. He is obtain- ing material for a number of Brit- ish publications and plans to work right on the farms and thus get first-hand knowledge. Mr. Parker, was formerly publicity manager for the British co-operative movement. T. H. Mason, after 17 years' ser- vice, has just retired from the po- sition of Inspector of Pedigreas jn the Canadian National Live Stock Records. During that time he has seen the annual registrations rise from about 30,000 to 130,000. Mr. Mason was one of the first class in the' . Your Hair - A Welcome Friend - - Your hair is like a wel- come friend; the better you treat it, the longer you have it. Everybody wants a heal- thy scalp and beautiful hair, but all too fqw people ex- ercise sufficient gare to at+ tain them, A germicadal hair tonic and a good "shampoo are most essential for the pro- per care of the scalp and hair, #03" Hair Tonic is the ideal tonic for cases of dan- druff, falling hair, scanty hair growth, temporary loss of hair and hair color. Nine- ty-three out of 100 persons selected this as their fav- nurite hair tonic Hence the name, "03" Shampoo Paste should he used in conjuc- tion with "93" 'Hair Tonic. This is a semi-solid soap, delightfully perfumed. and an excellent cleansing and antiseptic shampoo which leaves the hair soft and fluffy, "93" Hair Tonic 50c Lacge Size $1.00 «g3" SRympoo 35e Sold Only At THE REXALL STORES Jury & Lovell King E. Simcoe S. Phone 28 Phone 68 EE TEE ET of students 10 enter the Ontario Schaol of Agriculture (now O.A, C.), in 1874,"and for 30 years af- ter graduation was a. successful farmer in Elgin County. Produce Prices in the Commercial Markets $45 a car weaker on the Chicago Mercantild exchange today, Sentiment from bullish feeling of the previous day with large er receipts and the report on storage hold« ings in the 26 cities showing a slight redyc« tion of the shortage under last year's ee ures,' The butter futures weakened a cary despite a 1-2c rise in spot quotations, Supply, and storage figures were somewhat bearishy The July settlement, which came todayy found all commitments evened out. TORONTO PRODUCE | "Toronte wholesale dealers are offering oro- duce to retail dealers at the following ori ces: z s-- Fresh extras, in cartons, 3c; fresh a loose, 35c; firsts, dlc; seconds, 25 to Butter--No, 1 ecredmery, prints, 41 to 4X; No. 2 creamery, prints, 3 to 3%. : Cheese--New, laige, 2lci twins, 21 1-2; sriplets, 2c; stiltons, 27¢. Old, large, Uc: twins, 29 1.2ci triplets and cuts, J0c; old. stiltons, 30 to Je. Poultry= Chickens, 5 Ibs. u Do., 4 10 5 lbs, Do. 3 ta ¢ lbs. Hens, over . lbs. Do., 4 10.5 lbs, To. 312 4 Roosters «. Ducklings. « Broilers, 1 Ib, ------ TORONTO FARMERS' The following are quotations, retail, in ef- fect on the St, Lawrence market, Toronto: Produce-- Eggs. extras, per dozen ., firsts, ver deg uck eggs. dozen utter, dairy, per pou De., creamery, per pound .... Fruits and Vegetables Asparagus, 2 bunches Carrots, 3 bunches . Beets, doz, bunches Cnions, dry, 1l-qt. Do., 6 qt. basket Cabbage Cauliflower ... Spinach, peck Mushrooms, per poun Leaf lettuce, three for Head lettuce, each. .. Potatoes, bag .... Parsley, per bunch Cress, three for .. Cueumbers, 3 for . Celery, per bundle Oranges, per dozen . Grapefruit, each .. Lemons, per dozen . Banangs, per dozen . Apples, 6-qt. basket Rhubarb. 3 bunches ... New potatoes, peek . Gireen beans, 6 Green beans ... Strawberries, Apricots, doz, Gooseberries, 6 qt, .. Cherries, sour, 6 gt. Raspberries, pint tubs, ldc; pails, 1 5]15 1-2c. 51 plete standstill; few 1 5| thing done eon gras Kaspberries, quart sarees 030 005 TORONTO HAY AND STRAW Toronto wholesale hay and straw dealers are making the following quotations to {a:m- ers delivered at 'loronto: No, 1 timothy, loose per fon $19 00to 520.00 baled +o. eeasessvecve Nominal No, 2, do., do. we 14.50 Do., 3. do. do. 1240 Si Lower grades omina Wheat straw 9.50 10.00 Oat straw .. 9.50 TORONTO PROVISION PRICES Toronto wholesale dealers are quoting the following prices to the trade: Smoked meats--Hams, medium, 35 to 40c; cooked loins, 50 to 5sci smoked rolls, 28c: breakiast bacon, 28 to 40c; back, pea-mealed ta 3c: do., smoked, 45 to 47c, Cured weats--Long clear bacon, 50 te 70 ibs., $21; 70 to 90 Ibs, $19; 9 to 100 Ibs. and up, $18; lightweight rolls in barrels, $11.50; heavyweight rolls, $38.50 per barrel, Lard--Pure, tierces, 16c: tubs, 15 3.4 16 1.4c; pails, 16 3-4c; prints, 18 1.4 to 18 3.4c, Shorting, tierces, 13 1,2 to 14 1.2¢c; 1-2¢; ting, 16 1-2¢; prints, Pork loins, 3c; New York shoulders, 25c; pork butts, 32c; pork hams, 31 1-2c. TORONTO GRAIN QUOTATIONS Grain dealers on the Toronto Board of 5! Trade are making the following quotations for car lots: Manitoba Wheat Nq, 2 Northern, $1.73 3-4. No. 3 Northern, $1.68 3.44 No. 4 wheat, $1.59 3-4, No. 5 wheat, $1.44 3-4, No. 6 wheat, $1.28 3-4. Feed wheat, $1.16 3-4 (c.f. Goderich and Bav perts. track, lc higher than above.) EAST BUFFALO LIVE STOCK East Buffalo, July J0.--Receints of hogs, 1,300; holdovers, 8/900; scarcely epough sales to establish a market; trading now at com- 25 to 180 lbs, 20 to 25c Price on lower at $12.40 to h Receipts of cattle, holdovers, 200; me- ssers held over: cutter cows steady, $5.25 to $7.75; calves 500; veal- ers slow, weak to 50c lower: good to choice 5 | $17 to $17.50; sparingly to $13, Receipts of sheep 200; lambs draggy, weak to 25c lower: good to choice, $13.25 to §14; throwouts, $11.50 to $12, CHICAGO PRODUCE FUTURES Chicago, July 30.--November eggs were 10.00 | 142,84 | on the Road" Open : Eggs--November, old, 160; do., new, 1,899. Butter--August, 2; De< cember, 630, : { Two market receipts; --Butter--Today, 40.4 391; last year, 32, Eggs--Today, 53,1673 last year, 50.733, Chicago spot Mmarket--Butter--Extras, 43cg standards, 42 1-2c; tong firm. Eggs--Firstsy 32¢c; tone steady. . New York spot _ market--Butter--Extras, 43 1-2; tone firm. Eggs--frsts, 33 to 33 1-4c3 tone about steady. Street stocks--Butter, today, 126,718; lash YiaL. Josl, Eggs--Today, 149,753; last yeary Movement at ten markets--Butter--Net ia, 848,501; last year, net in, 1,014,444, Eggs Net in 5,871; last year, net out, 601, 4 REVOSE THE HYMN (Fort Free Press) It has been suggested that the of familiar hymn, "For Those in Peri on the Sea," should be revised and made to read, "For Those in Peril The suggestion is a good one, as today traveling on the sea is much safer than travelling on the roads and streets. All modern inventions for ocean and lake trafe fic have conduced to greater safety, while nearly all inventions for land traffic have more than ever dangere ous to both life and property. Every day brings its terrible lists of fatal accidents on city streets and coune try roads, while such on the sea are of very rare occurrence. By alf means have the hymn revised. California leads every othes state in the development of hydroe electric power and the entire world in the long distance transmission of high voltages. ' QUALITY {coar Phone 3060 ? MALLETT'S 4 back and seat, has frome and canopy. $39.95. Special for Hammo COUCH Hammo couch with upholstered headrest covered in good quality striped duck. Complete with iron $29.95 adjustable Regular holstered in Leather, Reg. $105.50. Spec. 8-pce Dining Room Suite Quarter cut oak dining room suite at bargain price, buffet has long linen drawer, 2 cupboards and 2 cutlery drawers with British plate mirror, extension table that opens to 6 feet and set of diners up- $89.50 LINOLEUMS 2 yards wide printed Linoleum. Suitable for kitchen or bath- room in tile and block designs. Rare Values! Axminster RUGS Splendid quality Axminster Rugs in rich Oriental Designs, have deep heavy pile that will stand up under the hardest wear. Size 4.6x7.6. Regular $18.95 for $16.95. Size 6.9x9.0. Regular $31.95 for $28.95. Size 9.0x9.0. Regular $44.50 for $39.50. Size 9.0x10.6. Regular $49.50 for $45.00. Size 9.0x12.0. Reg. $55.00 far $49.50, WILTON RUGS - Close firm pile Wilton Rugs, in a wonderful range of patterns and colorings copied from Persian, Chinese and Egyptian Rugs. You can save money by anticipating your fall requirements now. They are the Barrymore qualities that cannot be equalled in value Size 54 x 27. Regular $8.95 for Size 63 x 36. Regular $13.75 for Size 4.6 x 7.6. Regular $25.00 for Size 6.9 x 9.6. Regular $42.50 for . . $7.95 $11.75 $22.50 Size 9.0 x 10.6. Regular $69.00 for Size 9.0 x 12.0. Regular $79.00 for $38.50 Regular $1.00. Special 8 5 c sq. yd. not wear off, made in INLAID LINOLEUM Where the floors are subject to severe usage, it will pay you to put down in- laid linoleum, the solid patterns will designs. Regular $1.50 sq. yard. Special square yard $1 35 a fine range of Reg. 98c. for each CUSHIONS Good "quality cu- shions covered in strong printed cre- tonne, very smart and useful for ver- andahs, autos boating. The pop- ular oblong style. or 89¢ 6 Piece Occasional Chairs We have a good display of occasion- al chairs upholster- ed in Mohair and Jacquard Combina- tion marked spe- cially low for the August Sale, Rang- ing in price from $13.95 to $29.75 Buy These on sur Club Plan pay 1-5 down Balance in 5 equal payments Regular $49.95. Breakfast Room Suite Well eonstructed breakfast room suite in shaded ashes of roses, comprising buffet with drawers and cupboard, drop leaf table, and set of 4 smart chairs Special $45 RUFFLED CURTAINS Well made ruffled cur- tains in crossbar marqui- sette. 2 1-4 yds long. Complete with tieback. Reg. $1.15 pr. Special pr. ...... = 89¢c " RUFFLED CURTAINS Very fine quality marquisette, crossbar and spot design 214 yds. long; Com- plete with tieback. Regular $2.25. Special pair ......cc....cccinmnes ruffled curtains, w 755. $1 89 Baby Carriage Extra fine quality baby carriage in close wovén fibre stroller type on strong artillery wheels. Complete with storm curtain, Regu- lar $29.75. Spe- $26.25 cial .. 3 PIECE FIBRE SUITE Another shipment of these high class Fibre suites are now here for the sale. value that cannot be equalled comprising setee, chair and rocker. The seats have auto spring w= construction cavered in good, smart cretonnes.' Regular $39.95, Special Wonderful $35 63 KING STREET EAST White Shades Good quality oil opaque shades in white, also in green, Slight imperfection is the reason of the low price. Mounted on serviceable rollers. Regu- lar $1.35. Special each wuiamsrisesienssisonsspias $1.00 PHONES 78-

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