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mæ. -'-"Vv' j r -S^5jH^^ÇÎ^t^W'.""'^■* --'V,>v ^SgSwE 253 -. : \' -'fei5r;' ; ' c; • - ' - ; ülg I -' .J ^r 1 -..-" M, A. JAMBS &SONS, Publishers. $1.50 a year in advance; BOWMAN VILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA, THURSDAY. AUGUST 16, 1917. Volume. LXIII, No. Go - Help - Now. Ontario's Record Harvest must be garnered. See six-column announcement on Page 6. Men Register at Mayor's Office. r" w F à* V ,Z" >- Clearing Sale of Spring Coats and Ladies' Suits Couch Johnston & Cryderman will sell the balance of their Spring Coats at r One-third offjhe regular price and will make substantial reductions on all Ladies* Suits. They are showing: an eleg ant stock of Ladies' White and Colored Colored Voile and Black and Coloured Silk Dresses. Also a large stock of Voile and Silk Waists. Men's and Boys' ready-to-wear Suits in all sizes and all qualities. qualities. No better value anywhere. Couch, Johnston & Cryderman, Limited. rw Kl, Oxfords Must Go To make room for fall goods now arriving we will clear out the broken lines at great reductions. Snaps for Men Never mind what they cost-- they must go at the price TANS PATENTS GUN METAL $3.45 Regular prices $4.50, $5.00,.and $5.50. Pick Quick Snaps for Ladies This list includes our finest finest varieties Patent Pumps and ties worth $4.00 to $5.00 at $2.95 Patent and Kid Shoes worth $3.50 to $4.50 at $2.45 Job lot of back numbers, special $1.75 including black, tan, and chocolate. Great White Sale Still On With two full months for summer footwear and very high prices ahead it will pay you to take advantage of ~ this big summer sale Fred R. Foley, On the Sunny Side Bowman ville FACTS ABOUT LIGHTNING RODS. When properly done and proper material material used they are an absolute protection. protection. The Dodd & Struthers system is recognized by all the Insurance Companies Companies and a reduction is allowed on all buildings rodded by that system. Dodd & Struthers did all the Government buildings at the Guelph Farm and have a certificate signed by Prof. Day. i I represent Dodd & Struthers in this vicinity and stand behind their guarantee of positive protection. Combining Insurance Insurance of your buildings with proper rod- ding and all money paid returned in full if loss occurs. Don't be deceived by strangers, we have been told of misrepresentations. misrepresentations. We advise rodding to help our insurance patrons and will be here to back it. There is no other system that equals the Dodd & Struthers. See me about it, J. J. Mason, Bowmanville, Phone 50. Notice of General Meeting Bowmanville Sports, Limited. Notice is hereby given that the First General or Statutory Meeting of BOWMANVILLE SPORTS .LIMITED; .LIMITED; will be held at the Council Chamber, Chamber, in the town of Bowmanville on TUESDAY, AUGUST, 28TH, 1917 at eight o'clock, p.m. for the following purpose, namely--: To elect directors; to approve Bylaws; Bylaws; and to transact other ordinary business of the COMPANY. Dated at Bowmanville this 11th,' day of August, A. D. 1917. By order, 33-lw J. S. Moobcraft, Secretary. THE EDITOR TALKS Solly Solowitch 10 Brown St. Phone 285. Bowmanville Is opening a market in Bowmanville Bowmanville on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week when he will buy "all " -- - - - EN ' io per lb more on poultry ..an on other days. Market days he will pay 26c per lb for Poultry. He will pay the following prices for junk;-- Wroùght Iron and Stove Plate per 100 lbs 00c Oast Iron. " " 76c ^ MW IV ^ m wwwwwmwwwmmm -- Rags per lb Sc Rubbers .. " " 6c Copper, Brass and Lead, highest prices. Farmers around here have a very big harvest to gather in and most of them need more men. The big help- the-farmers advt. on our third page to-day asks all men in Bowmanville who can help to garner in the harvest to register with Mayor Mitchell AT ONCE so that they may be told where their help is needed. Turn over to the announcement on page three. Act Quickly as the fields are now ripe unto the harvest. Some Durham county old boys in Winnipeg do not quite agree with some resolutions recently adopted. by Liberals at the big convention in that City and will endeavor to call another mass meeting to initiate action towards towards formation of a strong non-part- izan National Government. Among names to a call for supporters "for this new movement we notice these of West Durham Boys; H." W. Hutchinson, Hutchinson, W. A. Windatt, Dr. J. W. Hutchinson. Hutchinson. August is usually a month when cash receipts are very light in newspaper newspaper offices and expenses are about as heavy as usual. Publishers are doing doing favors all year around for their clients so.it should be easy for them to do a.favor in return. If you owe the editor a dollar or more call and pay him and notice the broad smile of joy and hearty "Thank you; very much" he will give you. It matters not how small the debt--square it and you will add just that much more to the editor's happiness. Try it and s6e. Canadians must practise strict care and economy. Food wasted in garbage garbage pails of Canada each year through carelessness and lack of kitchen economy amounts to $56,000, 000 per year, or about $7 per head, we "in and her Allies need -are told. Britain 160,000,000 bushels of wheat more than there is available for export from Canada and the United States. We should change our bills-of-fare by organizing organizing to substitute other foods and reduce consumption of flour foods by one-sixth. Household scientists say it can be done without loss of health or comfort. Eat more vegetables, fruit, beans, corn, oatmeal, rye bread, milk, eggs, fish, oysters, bananas, rice and other nourishing foods. Other Editor Talks on page 2, SIR SAM HUGHES Thursday last's BelleviîTe Intelligencer Intelligencer (Conservative) contained the following following letter. The same day The Statesman contained an editorial paragraph containing the same suggestion suggestion and expressing equal confidence confidence in Sir Sam's ability as Minister Minister of Militia. We do not think Canada Canada has his equal to-day for that very responsible position--Editor Statesman Statesman Editor of The Intelligencer: Dear Sir,--At this time when so much is being said along the line of Win-the-War conventions and Win- the-War Cabinets, may I be permitted to venture the suggestion that the public and the press of this country seem to me to be very ungrateful. The one thought that has first plaice in the mind of most people at the present time is that of Conscription, the aim and object of which is to raise an additional One Hundred Thousand men in order that the strength of the Canadian Army now in France may be maintained, and secondly, that the objective of Five Hundred Thousand men may be enlisted enlisted in Canada. Yesterday's press despatches brought us the names of those who mightpos- > a Wi sibly be considered to make up a win the-War Cabinet, and it is in this connection connection that I offer my suggestion. No doubt the names suggested repre- senfcjery able men, but I would like to suggest that no Win-the-War Cabinet Cabinet in this country would be at its best did it not possess such a man as Sir Sam Hughes. I confess it is generally admitted that Sir Sam has made some mistakes, but he differs from some of his former colleagues in that he has made some other things besides mistakes. ( Was it not Sir Sam Hughes who gave us a vision of a Canadian Army of Five Hundred Thousand Men ? Was it not Sir Sam Hughes, as Minister Minister of Militia, who, in spite of much opposition from within his own party, brought the Canadian Army up to nearly Four Hundred Thousand Men ? And further, was it not the retirement of Sir Sam Hughes that sounded the death knell of voluntary enlistment in Canada? Now, Sir, I may be all wrong in my Ido " ' " " * judgment, but Ido believe the need:of the hour in Canada is a Minister of Militia of the type of Sir Sam Hughes; and further, I believe . if the men now holding Cabinet positions who knifed Sir Sam at every turn, could be re- laced by the men whose names have n recent! press, then I believe ? suggested through the believe wé would have not only in name but also in deeds, à real only ] Win- the-War Cabinet. Inclosing let me add that this is not the first tiiùe that I have publicly FIVE PERSONS KILLED. Wharf' Road Crossing Scene of Another Horrible Tragedy Killed. L Mrs. Florence Walker, Toronto. Herman Fletcher, Oshawa. Jas. Normoyle, Oshawa. Jas. Connolly, Oshawa. William Johnston, Oshawa. Escaped With Slight Injury. NEWCASTLE'S NEW FLAG. I LT. SCOBELL IN FRANCE. Mr, Joseph E. Atkinson, Toronto, Remembers His Native Village .-- K' Frank Walker, Toronto. The Wharf Road level crossing was the scene of another shocking fatality about 4.30 .o'clock on Saturday afternoon afternoon when Bowmanville was gay with the festivities of the Girls' Patriotic Patriotic Club's Street Fair. Herman Fletcher, son of- Mrs. Jos. Fletcher, Church-st., married and living in Oshawa Oshawa had brought three other employees employees in the finishing-shop of Williams Piano Works in his auto to Bowman- ville-on-tEe-Lake and after a short stay there were returning to town. When near the railway they overtook overtook Frank Walker and wife walking toward town and kindly asked if they would ride. The day was hot and Mrs. Walker being a large woman, accepted, she taking a seat between the two men and he standing on the running board and sitting on the tonneau tonneau door. On reaching the railway crossing, a freight was on the siding to permit the International Limited then overdue to pass, blocked the roadway and at Fletcher's request an opening was made and he was going through when the Flyer came rushing along and caught the automobile automobile just about the front wheel and it landed with its five occupants on the cow-catcher and was carried 150 yards before the train was brought to a standstill when it was found that all five persons were dead and badly cut about the heads. The probality is that they met with instant death at the moment of impact. The auto was smashed to smithereens. people would be pleased to see; him have a place in any reconstructed Cabinet. Respectfully yours, D. V. Sinclair. Belleville, Aug. 7th, 1817 Read the Call for help for Harvest on page d. S3 Saturday August 4 was an ideal day. Mr. J. E. Atkinson, Business Manager Manager of The Daily Star, and President of the Star Printing and Publishing Company, Toronto, Mrs. Atkinson and son Joseph motored down to his native village to assist in a very interesting interesting function. We quote from The Independent; Mr. Atkinson is an old Newcastle boy and has fond memories of his boyhood home, and has had a desire for some time to honor Newcastle with a suitable suitable flag. No gift in his power would be as welcome as the flag. In these days when the patriotic spirit prevails prevails amongst us the gift of the Colors touched the depths of every heart. The time was most opportune. Everything combined to make it a wonderfully delightful occasion; the the favouring breeze, Dr. A. S. Tilley, coroner, and Drs. Hazlewood and Clark were called and were soon examining and helping to lay out the five bodies. Dr. Tilley gave permission for the bodies to be removed to-Levi Morris and Son's undertaking undertaking rooms. Up to 8 o'clock RevzFatner Murrey and relatives of the victims arrived and identified them as James Connolly, husband of Stella McCrimmon, formerly of this town, James Normoyle, William Johnston, single, and Herman Fletcher. Fletcher. Rev. Father Murrey offered prayers for the dead, over the three j members of his church. The bodies were prepared for burial by Messrs. Levi Morris and Sons and taken to 1 Oshawa on Sunday forenoon and were buried on Monday. Dr. Tilley summoned a jury and viewed the remains and adjourned to Tuesday evening. The inquest was resumed in the Opera House on Tuesday Dr. A. S. Tilley, coroner, presiding. Jury was; Messrs. F. C. Pefchick, F. H Mason, C. F. Rice, Coulson Jeffery, R. R.Hos- kin, R. T. Stephens, T. H. McMurtry. The legal representatives were; J. P. Pratt, Montreal, acting for G. T. R. A. J. Armstrong, K. C., Cobourg, acting Crown Attorney, Gordon D. Conant, B. A., representing the Oshawa Oshawa parties concerned. Witnesses were; Frank Walker, Toronto, husband of the dead woman; Walter Lambert, town, who saw the accident; Jos. Prigden, Belleville, brakesman who cut the freight train of 63 ears; John Johnston, engineer on the Flyer and W. H. Doran, fireman on said train. Their evidence allowed that the proper proper whistles were blown and the bells set ringing; that the train was running running 50 to 55 miles an hour 80 rods east of crossing and 40 to 45 miles when accident occurred. most ideal day, the third anniversary of the war, the flag a love gift, and thé donor present. Arrangements were in the hands of the village parsons--Rev. J. W. Rae, convener; Revs. J. E. Fanning and J. A. ConUell. Mr. Fanning presided. Program was opened by the band. Master Joe Atkinson, Jr., to whom the honor of raising the flag was given given by his father, marched from the bandstand, the Cadet Corps of Newcastle Newcastle provided him with a Guard of Honor, and in the presence of a great company of spectators hoisted the flag to its place at the top of the 75 ft staff, symbol of our loyalty and the guarantor of the world's freedom! A box of bon bons was presented to Joe, Jr.,and a bouquet to his mother by the Women's Patriotic League. Capt. Aitfcen towed the long flag pole from Toronto behind his yacht. President Atkinson made a very able and appropriate address, say in part: I think myself as belonging to Newcastle still. It is 33 years since L left Newcastle as my place of residence. Many faces that once I knew here, are absent today. 1 have not been very far away at any time, but no matter how far I may travel afield my thoughts ever turn to the home of my boyhood. - The great war of which, this day is the anniversary has now raged for three years. Nothing so stupendous has ever been. Thirteen nations great and small are engaged in it. 40.000. 000 of men are in the conflict, 6.000. 000 of men have been killed, 15.000. 000 have been wounded and 6.000. 000 are prisoners of war. More men in this one struggle than have been in all the wars since the middle ages, and are fighting to settle for all time the safety of democracy. Canada Vpart demands our heroism and fortitude, and we are playing our part well. Forty young men have gone from the Daily Star office. Our soldiers are not indifferent or deceived deceived in regard to the seriousness of their task. One writing me from tflie field of battle on the eve of the day on which ne fell, says: "I have just been partaking of the communion, and found it enheartening and calming, The jury after being out about one hour brought in a verdict to the effect that the brakesman who cut the train should have warned the driver of the car that the flyer was due;. also that gates should be placed at this crossing. SALEM Salem Methodist Church will hold their Thank-offering Servides on Sunday Aug. 26th. Sermon will be preached by Rev. J. J. Griffith, B. A., Newtonville, at 2.30 and 7 p.m. Special music by the Choir. WEDDINGS. iz Sanders--Bickell the Lord will give me strength to go met.'" into this conflict." Another in answer answer to a special request from his father father in regard to what his experiences the trenches were, said: "Don't let mother see this letter Sometimes my feelings have been so stirred and the surroundings so awful that 1 felt that I could not endure for another hour; sometimes I feel my courage almost disappear and long to escape,. etc;" and yet this man has won a military cross. Canada has done well. Yes, but some have done. badly. Those who do nothing have no share in the honor coming to Canada. Profiteering flourishes in the great centres today. ily We need conscription, of not only bodies but wealth to strike the blow at war-lordism. The new democracy is coming paid for in blood, when men shall come more directly into their A quiet house wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Bickell, Ontario-st„ at 4.30 p. m. on Wednesday, Wednesday, August 8th, when their youngest daughter, Ifene, was united in marriage with Sergt, Lome W. Sanders, Kingston, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders, Sanders, Horsey-st., Bowmanville. The; bride was given in marriage by her father while Miss Gerda Pickell, Ebenezer, played the wedding march. About 30 guests witnessed witnessed the ceremony which was performed by the Rev. H. B. Kenny, Cobourg, a former pastor. The bride wore a prettv gown of pale blue silk crepe trimmed with rose and carried a bouquet of white roses and smilax. After congratulations a wedding supper was served, the health of bride being proposed by Rev. Mr. Kenny. The bride received a very pretty collection collection of gifts, among them being ,a shower of linen given the Friday evening previous by her girl friends at the home of Miss Greta Densem. Sergt. and Mrs. Sanders left by G. T. R. for a trip to Niagara Falls and Buffalo, N. Y., the bride travelling travelling ini: navy blue serge suit with grey hat. Among the guests from a distance were Mrs. R. J. Hunter and Mrs. Alfred Brooking, Toronto, and Mrs. Stanley Davis, Pickering. CS53 own. In concluding his most delightful and instructing address Mr. Atkinson recited Kipling's poem beginning "It is only a small bit of bunting, It is only an old tattered rag." The flag was very gracefully received received by Mr. Jas. Coulson, Reeve, on behalf behalf of the citizens. He referred to past relationships between himself and Mr. Atkinson, and said that the gift of the flag was one of the grandest grandest things that had ever occurred in Newcastle, and that the council at its next session would suitably and thankfully thankfully express themselves regarding the matter. He referred to their school boy days when the two sainth „ 7 Joes sat across the aisle from each Officer Commanding 235th Batta lion Has Been Transferred to Imperial Forces. The Belleville Daily Ontario has received received the following very gratifying letter from Lt.-Col. Scobell, late commanding commanding officer of the 235th Battalioi 1 who has just received a commissioi. with the Imperial forces and retains his rank. Col. Scobell made a host cf friénds during.his residence in. Belleville:- Belleville:- - Royal Overseas Officers' Club, London, July 24th, '17. The Ontario, Belleville. Gentlemen;-- I am leaving for France Sunday, having been loaned to the Imperial Army. I hold my rank, but my pay is reduced. I had the opportunity of returning to Canada, but refused absolutely absolutely and fought hard until I landed landed this position. I am still and will continue to be paid by the Dominion Government, but will be attached to the Imperial Army for duty. All the Belleville boys are well and will be leaving for France in the near future. The 235th Batt. was the best disciplined battalion that ever came, into Sandling Camp. I was highly complimented on the physique and discipline of the meq. Some of my officers are already in France. I have been in three air raids since I landed. Was in the big one in. London London a few days ago, and while it is a pretty sight to see 25 or 30 machinée in the air in perfect formation, yet you feel so helpless you want to get under the earth. You see the bombs falling and you imagine the next one will hit you. I fancy they have been checked from coming over London again. I sincerely hope so at any rate. To see little children- and women blown to pieces makes your blood boil. I don't know yet what battalion I will be attached to Or whether I will be in France or Belgium, and won't know till I arrive there Sunday. We often think of the good people of Belleville and of all their kindnesr- while in^their midst. Every man has a warm^spot in his heart for Belleville. Belleville. Yours truly, S. B. Scobell, Lt.-Col. CANNING DEMONSTRATION Every woman of the town is asked tu come to the Council Chamber on Thursday, Thursday, August 23rd at 2 p.m. and attend thc demonstration of canning fruit and vegetables vegetables to be giy en by Miss M. V. Powell, representative of the Ontario Board cf Agriculture. BUSINESS CHANGE Having purchased the butcher business from Mr. J. H. Mutton, I wi* take charge on Monday August 20. Only the best grades of meat will be kept and I. will run a strictly cash business. All business entrusted with me will receive prompt attention. ^Leave your order or phone 225. W. H. CHALLfS, King-st., Bowmanville. OBITUARY George Howard Varcoe other, and commended the course- of Mr. Atkinson on all great questions, even though they were on opposite sides politically. Principal J. W. Bradley, read the 20th Psalm, and the Lord's Prayer was united in by all present. Revs. Rae and Connell gave characteristic characteristic addresses full of good advice advice and encouragement. A bouquet of flowers and a short address address were presented by "The Women of Newcastle" to Mrs. Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson held a reception reception at the close. A banquet was tendered to the guests from Toronto by the council at the Oriental when a round of toasts and speeches put every one -in good spirits. Mr. Atkinson and party left later by auto for their home in Toronto, bear- 1 ing the thanks and good wishes of the 1 mfitvona nrifli fkam. The many relatives and friends in this town of Mr. G. Howard Varcoe were shocked to hear of his sudden death in Toronto General Hospital, on July 31st. He was eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Varcoe, Odell st., of this town and was bom and lived here until about eight years ago. While here he was employed in the Mason Clothing Company and after going going to the citv he worked in the Nordheim- er Piano Co.. Five years ago he was married to Miss Annie Rothwell, Clintor, who mourns the loss of a loving husband. Four days previous to his death he suffer - ed an attack of appendicitis and was opei - ated on at the General Hospital but passed away a few hours later. Queen's Own Band, of which he was a member, was in charge of the funeral which took place on Tuesday from his late residence 52 St Clair Gardens, Toronto, service being conducted conducted by Rev. Croseley Hunter. He wa s a member of Carman Methodist Church, the Epworth League and the Sunday SchoolOrchestra and will be much missed by these societies. The remains were brought here and a service held at the home of his parents, Rev. W.C. Washington, Washington, M. A., conducting the funeral, the interment interment taking place in Bowmanville Cemetery. He was a member of the Independent Independent Order of Foresters and six members of this Order acted as pallbearers. pallbearers. The floral offerings from sym. pathizing friends both here and in Toronto were very beautiful. Among the relatives present were: Mr. Norman Varcoe, Pawtucket, R.I., Mr. and Mrs. Morley Varcoe, White Plains, N. Y.. Mrs. Wm. Foster, Hensall, Ont., Mr. I Rothwell, Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Poultor, Mrs. L- Jones, Toronto, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hamley, Woodstock, Mr. and Mrs. John Varcoe'and family, Toronto. west of the four corners on the. property property which is to be converted into a. park, and will be when finished. and sodded properly, a nice resting place v The stand f< ior the band and any public public speaking is in position at .the north i ---- «- All that is Want- citizens with them. _ The flag pole is placed on the north - part of the groun~. -- -- -- I mg to make the summer evenings at tractive is the band. v •it