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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1929 The W VEG subscriptions and news will be received at the aext the post office.--~Telephone hithy Daily Times REPRESENTATIVE "ACQUITTED ON AC THEFT CHARGES MAGISTRATE SAYS EVI- DENCE NOT ENOUGH "TO CONVICT Evidence Given Was Entire- ly of a Circumstantial Nature (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Aug. 29.--George Kent, »f Toronto, who was charged with stealing $2,000 worth of goods, from C.P.R. freight cars while mn transit, was acquitted when he ap- peared before Magistrate J, B, Wil- Tis in police court yesterday after- noon. The charge against Kent was made by the C.P.R. and an a- tempt was made to prove that Kent had stolen over $1,000 worth ot tobacco, a number of cases of elec- tric irons, a case of velvet, and # number of new suit cases, from freight cars while in transit be- tween Trenton and Toronto. At the opening of the trial the prisoner requested that a remand be made in order that he might op- tain counsel for his defence. The magistrate, however, considered that since the accused had been 1 prison since the 30th of July, that there had been plenty of time in which to obtain a lawyer. It was also pointed out that the crown had gone to considerable expense In. bringing a large number of wit- nesses from outside points. 'I'he court be proceeded with, promised Kent that he would be given a fair pnd just trial. The prisoner plead- ed "Not Guilty." Articles Stolen It was proven by a number of tar checkers and constables of the C.P.R., from Montreal, Otiawa, Pembroke, Trenton and Toronto, that freight train No. 909, which passes through Whitby about ten p'clock each evening for Toronto, had been robbed systematically for several months until the accusued had been arrested. It was shown gars were being broken into and the goods which have been men- lioned 'above, stolen. Constable's Story Two C.P.R. constables related that on the night of July 30th, they had ridden in an empty box car in order to apprehend, if pue- sible, the thieves who were caus- ing the trouble. On the train com- Ing to a stop at Cherrywood, to pass other trains, the constables described seeing two men come up the embankment, walk along the sides of the cars and pause near them, as the train was about to pull out it was decided to appre- hend the men, and Kent was ar- rested after a chase over a number of fences and a field, while the other man escaped. Important Evidence The most important witness was Mrs. Anderson, who conducts a boarding house at 151 Portland St., _ Toronto, where Kent had lived for a considerable time. The witness claimed that the prisoner was sup- posed to be employed in long dis- tance hauling and trucking, and that he was often out very late at nights. Mrs. Andersoft admitted having been given a suit case as a present by Kent's brother James, and which corresponded to the ones stolen from the railway, that she had seen a large quantity of velvet and that James Kent had also given her a carton of crmgare ettes which corresponded to the kind stolen and that George had had several cases of electric irons under his bed for several weeks. The irons were of a collapsible na- ture, called travelers' irons, and the maker and the model corres- ponded to the ones taken from the railway. Mrs. Rumble who conducts a boarding house on Bathurst street, Toronto, where James Kent had lived, claimed that the brother had nad a number of new suitcases at her house besides a large quantity of cigarettes and tobacco. : Detective Humphries of the C.P. R. investigation department, went into ' the details concerning the manner in which the freight cars were broken into and robbed and described the goods missed. Dismissed In summing up the case, Magis- trate Willis pointed out that al- though there was a strong suspi- cion that Kent was responsible for the robberies, he considered that there was not sufficient evidence to convict the man eon the charge. Crown Attorney McGibbon, who had conducted the case, objected, that although the evidence was cir- cumstantial, he considered that it was very strong. He also consid- ered that since the goods had been missed on certain dates he consid- ered it very strong evidence tna Mrs. Anderson had either seen or been given. goods the next day which corresponded in every way to ihe articles stolen. The magistrate, however, pointed out that the goods fr of ey Lg had been given her by James Kent and not the accused, and the elec- tric irons might have been obtain- ed in some other manner, and that no persons had seen Kent break in- to the cars. James Kent Missing As the charge of vagrancy which had been originally laid against Kent, had been dropped, the pris- oner was allowed to depart a free man. The police have been look- ing for some time for James Kent, who has been missed since the 30th of July, and is thought to be in the Stages. WHITBY CITIZENS BAND IN CONTEST INTORONTO TODAY Many Citizens Went Along To Hear the Band Competitions (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Aug. 29.--The Whitby Citizens' Band, with a number of the town council and a large crowd of interested citizens, left for Tor- onto this morning where the bana is taking part in the C-2 class com- petition for brass bands conducted by the Canadian National Exhibi- tion. The band enters the competi- tion following a year of consistent practce and six weeks' hehearsal of the concert piece, "Memories of the Opera." The local musical organ- ization is composed of 24 musicians under the leadership of J. Broad- bent, and with but a few excep- tions are all local citizens. The chances of the band figur- ing in the prize list teday seem to be very bright as much improve- ment has been shown over 'their playing of last year, when they came within a point of winning a prd:ie. The tone, technique and general ensemble playing of the organization is better and with the experience gained in the former competition the band should make a good showing. May Be Reception In the event of the band winning a prize a civic reception is being planned by the mayor and members of. the council on their arrival back in town tonight. Whether the band are successful or not, they should be congratulated on their efforts and the town of Whitby should show their appreciation of the efforts of this organization in attempting to bring*® honor and fame not only to themselves but to the municipality as a whole. CALL TENDERS FOR ADDITION T0 REGISTRY OFFIGE New Building Is Expected to Be Completed This Fall (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Aug. 29.--The plans for the new addition to the registry of- fice have been completed and tena- ers are being called for, the end of this week. The plans have been drawn by the town engineer, H. Pringle, and in co-operation with J. F. Scott, carpenter' contractor, anu have been passed by the provincial architect and the inspector of pro- vincial legal offices. The addition to the registry of- fice is expected to cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $20,000, and provides for a private. office for the registrar, larger general of- fice facilities and also for, wash rooms for male and female em- playees. This addition to the office should provide space to look after the registry needs of the county for many years to come. The building to be added is to be to the front of the present one, and will extend a little to each side. When complét- ed, the registry office should pre- sent a large and handsome appear- ance and should be a great ime Drovement over the present build- ng. The addition is expected to -he completed this fall and work will be commenced immediately, the builder submitting the most desir- able tender has been selected. RESULTS OF GARDEN COMPETITION (By Staff Reporter) Whitby, Aug. 29.--Twenty-four pupils of the Whitby high school were entered in the garden compe- tition this year and the following are the results of the prize winners, Boys--First, Warren Mowatt; 2nd, Allan Downey; 3rd, Jack Holt- by: 4th, Harold Augustus; 5th, Frank Manderson. Girls--First, Hilda Burt; 2nd, May Merriam; 3rd, Marion Holtby; 4th, Maud Smith; 5th, Mabel Nid- dery. Most of the gardens showed ex- cellent care and much improvement over those of last year so that the judges had a difficult time in de- ciding the winners of the contest. A doctor declares that when children cry it is a sign that 'hey want something, { A Delightful Breskfast Foad _ Or that thay have iust had it! Whithy Office, Dundas Street, & nn : 'SOCIAL AND PERSONAL Miss Helen Jackson, R.N, of Toronto, is spending a few days with her parents, who are spending the summer at Haydenshore Park. New York on a case. Mr. Jack O'Connor is spending 8 two weeks' vacation visiting with relatives in Detroit. Mr. J. Frost and Mr, Harold Bateman recently spent a day in Toronto, where they attended the Exhibition. Mayor 'and Mrs. Treleaven, of Palmerston, with their daughter, Norma, and son, Herbert, were guests recently of Mr. and Mrs. W' J. Hallett. Mr. Albert Jackson, Jr., recently spent a day In Toronto with rela- tives. Mr. G. Goodfellow and Mrs. J, H. Ormiston attended the opening ceremonies and the concert of the new United Church at Kinsale on Tuesday evening. Mr. Jack Harding, Dundas St. E., is spending a week in Toronto vis- iting with relatives. SCHOOL OPENING INBOWMANVILLE DRAWING NEARER SCHOOLS TO RE-OPEN ON WEDNESDAY NEXT Three New Teachers at Col- legiate and Two in Pub- lic Schools (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Aug. 29.--With September drawing steadily nearer the thoughts of the youth of the town naturally yet regretfully turn to the re-opening of the: schools. Whether they are glad or not is hard to tell but probably that the parents are the more pleased of the two. Several of the High School lads were fervently hoping that the new school would not be ready for school opening and would enable them to indulge in a few more days holiday, But their luck is against them and although the new build- ing is not . yet completed, ' they will be all housed in the old school until it is. School opens on Wed- nesday next, September 4. At the high school there will be three new members on the staff. Mr. Morrison will be succeeded 8s principal by Mr. Louis W. Dipple who comes very highly recom- mended from Renfrew, The new mathematics teacher is Mr. G. L. Wagar who hails from Cobourg and Miss Aileen V. Parker will teach physical culture and lower school subjects. The former prin- cipal Mr. Morrison has accepted a position as scheel inspector for the City of Brantford. At the public school there will be two changes in the staff. Miss Montgomery, who has joined the staff of the Boys' Training School will be replaced by Mrs, M. Sy- mons, and Miss Robbins, who has left to attend the University of Toronto, will have her position filled by Miss M. Hart, who has been residing in the town all the summer. The complete staff of the High School is as follows: High School Principal, Louis W. Dipple; staff, G. L. Wagar, Aileen V. Parker, Miss Pearl Whitten, Miss I. K. Smith, Miss E. Stead- man, Miss Isabel Ogden. Central Public School, Princi- pal, J. H. Johnson, C. E. Brunton, Misses M. Jennings, Helen Morris, Great Wickett, M. Sargent, Leta Bragg, Vivian Bunner, Mrs. M. Symons, and Miss M. Hart. South Ward School-- Miss Collacut, and Miss M. McGregor. 'SOCIAL AND PERSONAL (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Aug. 29.--Mrs. E. G. Mitchell and Mrs, A. Read- er are attending the Supreme Grand Lodge of the Loyal True Blues to be held August 26-27-28 at North Bay. They are represent- ing Confederation Lodge 474 Loyal True Blues, Bowmanville, Confederation Lodge L.T.B. will hold a dance at Dilling's hall on the west side beach on Friday evening at eight thirty. The engagement is announced of Miss Marion Robertson of Oshawa to Mr. Mervyn McConnel of Bow- manyille the marriage to take place the latter part of Septem- ber. A man will follow a little white ball around all day, and a little ping face all the evening, but he gets very angry if he hag to chase his hat twenty yards. Her father brought home to dinner an earnest young man with a very pale face. He had a miser- able voice, like a broken foghorn and when he lifted his watery eyes to the ceiling and said: "Every man should have a mis- sion in life," she asked-- "What is yours?" "The, saving of said he lugubriously, "Oo, do save a young men," nice one for ma!' said sha, Miss Jackson js leaving shortly for ! Bowmanville Daily Times B. HERBERT MORTLOCK Representative Phone: Office 587. FOOTBALL GAME ENDED IN DRAW FOR THIRD TIME BOWMANVILLE AND EN- NISKILLEN FAIL TO SCORE Unpleasant Scenes When Bowmanville Team Re- fused to Play Overtime (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Aug. 29.--For the third time the game between BoW- manville and Enniskillen in the final of the Darlington Football League finished without a score by either team. The game was not cleanly played and two Enniskillen players were twice warned for illegal tactics. Bowmanville won the toss and chose tp kick with the wind. In the first ten minutes the ball went from one end of the field to the other and a scuffle in front of the Bowmanville goal mouth made things exciting. At half time, having failed to score, both teams put all their energy into the game and it got quite wild for a time. Spectators cheered their respective eleven and let the referee know very plainly when they disagreed with him, but he carried on well in a rather electric atmosphere. The second half be- longed to Enniskillen, and but for the good work of Fred Hockett, goal, and A. Lobb, right back, it may have gone hard with Bow- manville. When the referee blew the final whistle the crowd surged onto the pitch and demanded more play and the rival captains agreed, but part of the Bowmanville team had left immediately after the whistle for the dressing room and they did 'not agree to play. So the overtime was not played. The referee claimed it was too dark but Enniskillen wanted to play overtime and said so in a very forcible manner and trouble seem- ed imminent. In the dark cellor of the school several of the Ennis- killen players attacked one man who differed to them in their opinion as to whether Bowman- ville had been cowardly in refus- THE ARCADE Showing of Camel Hair Plush Tweeds [With Fur Collars] 5 Deposit Secures Any Coat and the Balance Payable on Our Welldrest Lovers Club. Extended Payment Plan groups. aN Coa®® The lavish use of high-gra tinguishes even the lowest priced Broadcloths Chinchillas furs dis- smaller man than any of his op- ponents and the fact of more than one piling onto him is a shqw of bad temper and bad sportsman- ship, It is not known when the next game will be played and it is expected there will be a change of ground for it, It is understood that - Enniskillen will appeal the game on the grounds that Bow- manville refused to play the extra time that it is alleged that they had agreed to do. The line-up of the teams was as follows: Bowmanville Position Enniskillen ing to play overtime. The young man happened to be a lighter and Hockett goal McGill Davis Lobb Muir King Wilso. Allen Williams Simpson Graham Gilchrist Sharpe Bluut Stanton Ashton Rahm Billett Slemon Ashton Bray ol Worden EVERYTHING QUIET IN POLICE CIRCLES (By Staff Reporter) Bowmanville, Aug. 29.--All things in police circles have been very quiet for the last few days there being no arrests or summons of any kind executed. Bowmanville is as a rule a law abiding com- munity and the majority of cases that come into the local police court are members of other com- munities. One thing the Bowman- ville police canont be accused of is unfair discrimination against United States tourists, as there are very few ever appear before the local bench. POST OFFICE HOLIDAYS Bowmanville, Aug. 29.--Citizens are requested to take notice that the Post Office will be closed on' Wednesday afternoons until the end of September. This is to en- able the staff to enjoy a half holi- - day the same ag the stores. mn ai-- isan When you have a thing to say, say it--don't take half a day.-- St. Mary's Journal-Argus. 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