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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1st, 1927 $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. Ernst Vierkoeter, the German baker, won the 21-mile swimming marathon it Toronto on Wednesday, by a lead of wo miles. Time, 11 hours, 45 minutes. Tragic beyond words were the circumstances connected with the death of George Dainard, the seventeen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Dainard of Hastings, who enveloped in masses of flames, rushed ou' the workshop and jumped into the river In a desperate .attempt to save his life. Being unable to swim the poor lad was drowned, and the tragic oc-currance created a painful sensation in the district and the deepest sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and relatives. The sad fatality occurred on Saturday afternoon when the unfortunate lad was at work in the workshop of Mr. S. J. McKenty, tinsmith. " clothes caught fire and possibly to get rid of the agonizing pain of the flames ■which enveloped him, he rushed from the work shop and, as stated, jumped into the river and was drowned. He was in the river only a few minutes when his body was recovered by William West. Artificial respiration was used for an hour. Dr. E. E. King, Dr. Campbell and Dr. McDonald doing all in their power to save the life of the youth, but their efforts proved fruitless, life being extinct. George, who was known and liked by everybody, was the second youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dainard. Besides his parents he leaves two sisters, Stella arid Lulu, also four brothers, Robert, Nicholas, Clifford and Wesley. He has been employed by A. J. McKenty for several months. MAN SERIOUSLY BURNED Norman Campney, aged 35, of Trenton, was seriously burned about the chest and shoulders yesterday when he received an electric shock of 4,100 volts while working at the top of the steel tower at No. 1 Power House, Trent River. Campney, who is employed by the Hydro, was accompanying two Dominion Government employees in the Government Radio interference car, trying to locate noises which have been interfering with radio reception in that vicinity. He was rushed to a Trenton surgery, afterwards being taken to his home and is expected to Motor car accidents in Toronto and throughout Ontario took a toll of three lives during the weekend. Twenty-two persons were injured, and several of them are in a critical condition. And five persons were killed and one injured when a automobile was struck by a train near Montreal. There is no record of the many motor cars smashed one way and another. The attention of motorists is directed to the advertisement in this paper headed "In Case of Accident on the Highway," wherein warnings are given to drivers of cars to always carry their Motor Vehicle Operator's License. These may be demanded at any time by officers of the law and if drivers are unable to produce them they are liable to a fine. STERN MEASURES TO COME AGAINST AUTO SPEEDERS PREMIER FERGUSON SAYS Department of Highways is Doubling Its Force of Motorcycle Officers and All Officers are Told Law Must be Let speed fiends beware! The Provincial Government intends to adopt stern measures with a view to averting the danger to life and property created by reckless automobile drivers. As a preliminary step the Department of Highways is doubling its force of motorcycle officers, and instructions are being issued to every police constable and motorcycle officer to enforce rigidly the law, Premier Ferguson announced Monday. Drastic Measures Needed. "It is with regret that the Government finds it necessary to resort to drastic measures, but it seems obvious that a large number of people who drive cars give no consideration to the lives or safety of others, and it is felt that they are not entitled themselves to any consideration at the hands of the law," said the Pre- He declared that the Government had in the past endeavored to make the highways of the Province reasonably safe for the public by enjoining all people to use proper precaution, and by an effort to restrain and punish those who disregarded the right of the general public tp travel upon the roads. "Notwithstanding these efforts, the appaling toll of death and! damage continues," Mr. Ferguson remarked regretfully. In our determination to eliminate reduce to a minimum the menace to life and property created by the speed fiend and the careless driver, has become necessary to adopt drastic measures," he continued, of Officers. law provides that an officer appointed to carry out the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act may arrest without a warrant any person who on reasonable and probable grounds he believes to have committed any of the following offences, whether such offense has actually been commit-or not and whether such person is actually guilty or not. Such offences "1. Reckless or negligent driving. "2. Racing. "3. Failure to remain at scene of accident and render all possible assistance. Operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. "5 Makes false statement on appli-tion for permit or license. "6. Fails to notify Department of change of address. Operates motor vehicle without numiber plate for current year. "8. Improper position of number "9. fa) Defaces or alters any number plate; (b) uses or permits the ise of a defaced plate; (c) without mthority of owner removes a number plate; (d) uses or permits use. of numiber plates on vehichle other than one for which issued; (e) fails to report within six days notice of sale or purchase of a vehicle. "10. Displays a number other than that upon number plate in a position or manner so as to confuse identity. "11. Removes speed notices from bridge. May Impound Vehicle. "Where an officer makes an arrest without warrant he may impound the motor vehicle with which the offense was committed until the final disposition of the case. "A person arrested for an offense under the Highway Traffic Act may, if the facts warrant it, also be prosecuted under the Criminal Code. "The code provides (Section 285) that every one is guilty of an dietable offense and liable to two years' imprisonment who, having charge of any carriage, motor vehicle, automobile or other vehicle, by ,.i ton or furious driving or racing, for wilful misconduct, or by wilful neglect, does, or causes to be done, any bodily harm to any person. "The code also provides a fine of $50, or imprisonment for 30 days, where an accident has occurred on a highway owing to the presence of a motor car thereon, and the person in charge fails to stop his car to render assistance or give his name and PERSONAL For Intoxicated Drivers. "The code further provides that any person who, while intoxicated, drives any motor vehicle, is liable for a first offense to a term of from seven to thirty days, and for a second offense, from one to three months, and for a subsequent offense may be sent to jail for one year. "The Highway Traffic Act authorizes the Minister to cancel or suspend a permit or license for any misconduct or violation of the Highway Traffic Act or Public Vehicle Act, or any regulation passed thereunder, or for any reason which he deems sufficient, and also, for such misconduct, violation or reason, prohibit any such person from driving a motor vehicle for any period not exceeding two Suspension of License. "A Magistrate may also for a first offense suspend the license or permit for: "1. Reckless or negligent dri'ing. "2. Racing. "3. Neglect to remain at scedp of accident. ■ "4. The motor vehicle, in the event of a third or subsequent conviction for any of the following offenses, shall be seized and impounded for a period of three months: < Wf?^> "1. Operating an unregistered ve- ". Operating without a chauffeur license. "3. Reckless or negligent driving. "4. Racing. "5. Neglect to remain at scene of accident. "6. Operating or permitting a motor ehicle to be operated by a person nder 16 years of age. "7. Intoxicated while driving. "Instructions are being given every police constable and motorcycle officer to enforce rigidly the law as above outlined." A youth who had not reached his majority appeared before Magistrate Mikle at Belleville charged with obtaining a permit unlawfully, pleaded guilty, and was fined $25.00 and costs WOMAN FINED $100 In Trenton Friday a woman was fined one hundred dollars and costs for having liquor without a permit. She was making beer in her home. Cheese Sold at 19(/4 Cents On Saturday, August 27th, 1927, at Belleville Board cheese sold at 19 %c. end 19 3-16C. FACTS ABOUT OPTOMETRY By Dr. Ralph Aylsworth Eye Specialist (Optometric) Trenton The purpose of this series of articles, so fer, has been to familiarize the public in this locality with the scope, duties and benefits of Optometry to the public as it is practised by the Specialist. If we have succeeded, the benefit to the public will be far greater than the benefit to us. This' profession could be of much greater value to the public than it is " " were properly appre- the OPtometric piated. Wh=n not place termine the character and extent of j your defects of vision is what you desire. Then wear the glasses, which hp supplies, as he advised. i To be continued next Thursday: "Facts About Your Eyes." i Dry Goods at Re-Opens Sept. 6th, 1927 Lower, Middle and Upper School Work Done, Preparing Students for:-- Entrance to Model Schools Entrance to Normal Schools Entrance to College of Education Entrance to the Universities STAFF : G. E. KENNEDY, B.A., (Principal) Sr. Mathematics and Science. MISS MAY MITCHELL--English, History and Latin. MISS E. McLAREN, B.A.--.English and History of M. S. and U.S., Art and Mathematics of L.S. MISS MILDRED WOODS -- Specialist in French. Special attention is given to Upper School Work. A, E. DONAGHY, Chairman. F. J. SMITH, Sec.-Treas. Mr. J. C. Barfett spent a few days in Kingston this week, on business. Miss Alice Baker of Chautauqua, N. Y., is the guest of Mrs. W. B. Wright. Miss Agnes Bugg spent a week with her friend, Miss Iva Hoare, at Edville. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Pogue of Toronto are visiting friends at Colborne. Miss Eva Murphy spent the week end with her friend, Miss Florence Mallory. Mir. and Mrs. H. F. Moore and Mr, Bruce Hollenback are visiting friends in Toronto. Misses Flora Bugg and Nellie Hodges are spending a few days at Vernonville. Mrs. G. E. Purdy was a recent visitor at the home of her sister, Mrs. W, B. Wright. Miss Helen Rutherford of Toronto visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Wright. Mr. R. J. Cochrane of Ottawa has been spending the week with Edville and Salem friends. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Darling of Boston, Mass., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Usher this week. Mrs. H. C. M'cGillis of Brighton visited Mrs. James Pickworth and other friends here last week. Mr. George Waller, who has been on the S.S. Canadian during the holidays, returned home this week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bilcox of Comp-ton, California, are visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Bilcox, Wicklow. Louis C. Murphy left home on Tuesday for Springfield, to assume the duties as principal of the continuation school. Cobourg Post: Mrs. Frank LaFleur and children leave to-day for Water-bury. Conn., where they will reside in future. Mrs. W. B. Kirk and daughter, Mrs. Nellie Carter, of Trenton spent Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson, at "Maplehurst." Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stone of Breslau, Ontario, on their return from Smith-field, stopped for a few minutes with Colborne friends. W! vRose and daughters, Mabel and Isobel, are visiting at the home of his sister, Mrs. Delbert Rose, at Flint, Michigan. Havelock Standard: Miss Cora Goodrich and Miss Sarah McComb of Castleton spent last, week the guests of Miss Nellie Watson. Masters Stanley and Douglas Oliver of Cobourg are spending the week with their aunt, Mrs. M. A. Keyes, King St. West, Colborne. At the July session of Cramahe Township Council, Mr. Lome W. Naish of Castleton was appointed Collector of Taxes for 1927. Mrs. T. L. Chatterson and Miss Ada Chatterson have returned home, here, after visiting the former's daughter, Mrs. Miller, at TJhrichsville, Ohio. Dr. and Mrs. Adam H. Miller and children have returned to Toronto, after spending several weeks at Mr. Cornwell's cottage at "Loughbreeze." Miss Lena McClennan of Ottawa and little Nancy McClennan are visiting the latter's grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Wilson, at "Maple-Mr. W. A. Finlay, formerly of the Colborne branch, has been appointed manager of the new Standard Bank branch at 10 Adelaide Stree tEast, Toronto. Mr. Jack Chapin rejoined the crew ot the S.S. Kingdoc, as wheelsman, ast week, after spending a week's Loliday here with his parents, Mr. and Irs. H. L. Chapin. Mr. and Mrs. Fred S. Coffeen and daughter, Dorothy, of Rochester, N.Y., are spending the week at the homes of his sisters, Mrs. G. H. Peebles and rs. C. J. Greenwood. Mrs. Ross Wright and two children Elwood and Marion, and Miss Estella Nichol of Windsor and Mrs. Earl Templeton of Iowa, spent Wednesday at the home of Mrs. W. B. Wright. Trenton Sun: Mr. John Haig, M.P. P. of Winnipeg, and Mrs. Haig and son, were in town for a few days this week visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. Alfred Crews, York Road, and other relatives. Mrs. William Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wilson of Toronto, and also Mrs. J. A. Corbyn and her mother, Mrs. Ventris, visited and had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Teal on Thursday. Mr. S. C. Peavoy of the Standard Bank Staff at Colborne for some time and recently relieving manager, has promoted to the staff of the Mr. Fred Bar (Toronto Globe) Fred Barker, well-known apple exporter, died Thursday, August 25th, 1927, at his home 39, Bowden Avenue, in his fifty-first year. While he had been in poor health for the past five months, and had been confined to his home since June, news of his death came as a shock to his many warrn personal friends, as he was a man of robust physique and a very ardent and active golfer and curler throughout the seasons for these activities. While betraying no symptoms of heart weakness until very recently, his taking off is ascribed to this con- A Well-Known Man. Mr. Barker was well and favorably known to a wide circle of business men and members of Doric Miasonic Lakeview Golf Club and Granii Club. He staffed the rink that wc the President's Cup in the latter club last winter. For the past thirty y he applied himself diligently to the apple buying and exporting business. Prominent in Athletics. In his earlier days he was prominent in athletic circles, and played lacrosse with distinction for the old Weston Chjb. He was born in TJx-bridge. He leaves, besides Mrs. Barker, one son, Roderick, business associate, and one daughter, Ruth. The funeral took place Saturday at 2.30 p.m from 39 Bowden Avenue to Mount Pleasant Cemetery. DEATH OF JOHN COWEY Death came with startling sudden-ess on Saturday morning, August 27, 1927, to Mr." John Cowey an old and .highly respected resident of Lake-port. He had been in poor health for several years, although able to be around. On Saturday morning hi tended to the milking and usual chores, and appeared fairly well, but later was found dead in the yard, heart disease being the cause of death. The funeral was held at the family residence on Monday afternoon by the Rarv. R. MeCullough„ deceased having been a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Lakeport. Interment was in the Lakeport Cemetery. Besides his wife, formerly known as Barbara Haines, he leaves three sons and a daughter, Frank of Lake-port, John of Colborne, and Nile Cowey and Mrs. Harry Day of Castleton; also two brothers, James Cowey of Rochester, N.Y., and Robert Cowey of Lakeport. and two sisters, Mrs, Kirk and Miss Jennie Cowey of Lakeport. Montreal Branch, tor that city. Trenton Sun: Mi Miss Marion Browi r'ing last Saturd, Church, Marmc Wright of Del'or: nd leaves o-day . C; P. Brown and attended the wed-y, in St. Paul's of Miss Nancy l, to Mr. A. R. Pengil- A. W. Houldin'g and ine and Rhoxonae of pent a month at their ny Villa," and a fort-ids on Lake Huron, ; friends in Colborne ■Kenzie, nuree-in-train Hospital, was operat- reported she is get-y. Her mother, Mrs ; was at Belleville at suit. Craig & Oraig. ,Two brothers, George and Addison Stimers, lifelong and highly respected residents of Cramahe Township pas-away within a few days of each other. Mr. George Stimers died on Wednesday, August 17th, 1927, in his 77th year. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. D. R. Clare of Norham, a former pastor, in the United Church, Salem, and interment in Salem Cemetery. Mr. Addison Stimers died on Thursday, August 25th, 1927, in his 83rd year. His funeral was held on Saturday, August 27, the United Church, Salem, by the Pastor, Rev. W. H. Clarke, assisted by the Rev. D. R. Clare. Interment was in Salem Cemetery. Both funerals ; attended by a large number of friends and acquaintances. George Stimers was not married. Addison Stimers leaves his wife, formerly Rose Tweedle of Smithfield, two sons, Manly and Keith Stim-of Cramahe, and a duaghter, Mrs. Cole of Codrington. They are survived by three sisters, Misses Hester and Adelaide Stimers, at the homestead, where George also lived, and Mrs. Henry Stickle of Trenton. COMING EVENTS The date of Dundonald School Fair has been changed to Tuesday, Sept. 13th, 1927--instead of Sept. 16th as previously announced. PUBLIC SCHOOL RE-OPENING Colborne Public School will re-open m Tuesday, Sept. 6th, 1927. It is irged that all pupils attend the open-ng session, 9 o'clock, Tuesday morn- The annual Flower Show will be held on Friday, Sept. 2nd, 1927, in the Town Hall, Grafton. Open to the public at 4 p.m. Tea will be served. A small charge of 25c for tea. Admission to flower show free. 34-2 Monday, Sept. 6th, 1927, Labour Day, the Colborne Post Office will be open 4 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Outgoing mails will be dispatched at usual hours. There will be no mall delivered on the rural routes, the carriers being entitled to a holiday on that day. CASTLETON W. I. le Castleton Women's Institute will hold their September meeting at the home of Mrs. E. Campbell on Thursday, Sept. 8th, 1927, at 2.30 p.m. Children's Day. Subject: "Be a sport, make life worth while where you are," by Mrs.. A. J. Jones. Competition: Spelling match (prize). Parade of home dresses (prizes). Programme: Mrs. J. McKague. The Castleton W. I. are giving ■izes to School Fairs: Girls, on suitable school dress to be made by the girl, 1st prize $1.00, 2nd 75c, 3rd 50c Boys, on best essay on Confederation, to exceed two pages of foolscap, 1st $1.00, 2nd 75c, 3rd 50c. CHURCH NOTES St. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH COLBORNE ' i Sunday, September 4th, 1927 The Rev. C. M. YOUNG of Toronto All £ i invited to attend. SUDDEN DEATH OF ED. SEDACK Word came to Mr. and Mrs. B. Bric-:o announcing the sudden death at Port Stanley, Ontario, on Monday morning, August 29th, 1927, of their 'n-law, Mr. Ed Sedack. Mr. and Sedack have been at Port Stanley during the Summer months, Mr. Sedack being engaged as head chef at summer hotel there, a position he had filled satisfactorily for several years. The funeral was held on Wed-ssday, the interment taking place in London. Mrs. Sedack's brother, Mr. Frank D. Bricco of Fergus is with her her bereavement, and he will assist her in packing her household ffects for removal to Colborne. A TERRIBLE PRICE Motor casualties in Canada last 'ear exacted a toll of six hundred rves in addition to those maimed and ;eriously injured. It is a terrible >rice to pay for useless speed and carelessness -- the primary FAD WHAT THIS |R. Ycmr money ■vvc:}- or good results, by using Mrs Svbilla Snahrs TonsiMtis, for Sore Throats. Cough. Bronchitis, Whoop-inar-rough. Catarrh, Head Colds and Tmi«!l Diseases. GOULD'S DRUG STORE. Colborne. 35-2 ralue TRINITY CHURCH, COLBORNE Rev. T. McKIm, M.A., Rector Sunday, September 4th, 1927 11.00 a.m.--Holy Communion. 11.00 a.m.--Morning Prayer 7.00 p.m.--Evening Prayer. UNITED CHURCH. OF CANADA Rev. S. C. Moore, B.A., B.D., Pastor Sunday, September 4th, 1927 The Pastor in charge Colborne-- 10.30 a.m.--Rev. Dr. Brown will preach. 7.00 p.m.--The Rev. Dr. Brown. 1.30 p.m.--Sunday School. 2.30 p.m.--Public Worship. All welcome at all -services. GRAFTON CIRCUIT lev. A. E. McLauchlin, B.A., B. Pastor Sunday, September 4th, 1927 10.30 am.--Grafton. 2.30 p.m.--Vernonville 7.30 p.m.--Wicklow. An invitation extended to all. HILTON CIRCUIT Rev. W. H. Clarke, Pastor Sunday, September 4th, 1927 11.00 a.m.--Eden 2.30 p.m.--Shiloh 7.30 p.m.-^Hilton. BIRTHS Murphy--At Neepawa Hospital, on Wednesday, August 17th, 1927, to Mr. nd Mrs. T. G. Murphy, a daughter. Pickworth--In Ottawa, on Thursday, August 25th, 1927, to Mr. and Mrs. Harland Pickworth, a son--still- DEATHS Thurston--In Winnipeg, on Sunday, ily 10th, 1927, Mabelle, beloved wife of Delbert Thurston, aged 45 years. Cowey--At Lakeport, on Saturday, August 27th, 1927, John Cowey, in 71st year. Interment in Lakeport Cemetery. imers--In Cramahe Township, on Thursday, August 25th, 1927, Addison Stimers, in his 83rd year. Interment in the Salem Cemetery. Barker--At his late residence, 39 Bowden Avenue, on Thursday, Aug. 25th, 1927, Fred, beloved husband of Beulah Barker, aged 50 years. Funeral from Danforth Avenue United Church Saturday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. ...This week at Cornwell's there will be a nice display of Misses', and Children's Hats. EXPRESS ADS. BRING RESULTS