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62nd Year No. 3 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS,! THURSDAY, JANUARY 19th, 1928. $2 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD r meeting of Colborne Board of Education was held Monday evening, January 16th, 1928 Present: A. E. Donaghy, chairman; H. Gale, J. A. Corhyn. C. W. Cran-dell, B. McCracken, H. J. Coyle, H. S. Keyes, J. F. Wilson, E, Quinn, H. J. Mayhew. The report of Dr. J. Archer Brown, M.O.H., on conditions at Public School •during 1927, recommended several provements to buildings, drainage yards, etc. Action deferred until next meeting. The following acocunts were ordered paid: High School A. E. Donaghy, shades, etc. . .$ 2.30 B. D. Hollenback, repairing roof................ 1.75 Peebles Estate, light Taylor & Brown, repairs . . . . 4.50 Public School Taylor & Brown, repairs .. ..$3.25 A. E. Donaghy, gramophone records, etc.............. 5.67 E. W. Riowsome, supplies.. .. 5.00 C. M. Allen & Son, supplies .. 5.30 G. M. Peebles Estate, light . .N 8.57 An abstract financial report certified by auditors, was read, showing balances on hand at Dec. 31st, 1927, in High School funds $74,14.14. in Public Schoor funds $2105.99. Receipts High School 16718.13 Public School 7230.00 $23948.13 14428.00 Total balance...... ..$9520.13 The absentee report from Principal Cracknel! of Public School, shows that during the month pupils were absent through illness or doctors' orders. None truant. THE DEMONSTRATION OF POSTS PRODUCTS ATTRACTED MANY The free demonstration of Post's Products held at the store of C. M. .Allen & Sons, Colborne. last Saturday attracted a large number of customers and .visitors. In the afternoon particularly the store was crowded. A i epresentative of the manufacturers, Mr. Thick and his assistant, were present to conduct the demonstration. Everyone was served with delicious cake made of Swansdown Cake Flour, also a cup of hot Postum and sample of Jello. Besides these products the merits of Sugar Crisp Corn Flakes, Grapenuts and Posts' Bran Flakes (wheat) were explained and customers informed how to serve them. These products are all prepared in the factory at Windsor, Ontario. At the 1928 Poultry Show in Belleville, Chief W. J. Jamieson of Colborne won the following prizes:: : Plymouth Rock, first, cock; Black I>angshangs, first, cock, hen and cockerel; Black Spanish, first cock, hen and cockerel; Silver Dorkine, second, cock and hen; Dark Spanish Games, first, cock, hen and pullet. Toulouse Geese, first, young gander and young goose; Emden Geese, first, old gander and goose, first young gander and goose; Ducks, A.O.V., first old drake duck, first, young drake and duck; Muscovy Ducks, first, young pair, first old pair; Rouen Ducks, first old pair, second, young pair. He also won numerous special prizes. YOU'RE NOT SO. DUMB to sv from Sore Throat, Bronchitis, Cough, Bronchial Asthma, Catarrh, Head Colds, Adenoids and Tonsil Troubles, when GOOD results are guaranteed by using Mrs. Sybilla Spahrs Tonsilitis. Trv it. GOULD'S DRUG STORE. Colborne. 2-2 ed that prospects are leville to have a new r. Those connected with i are Ed. b. Purtelle, While the cold dip on Monday doubtless interfered with the attendance, there were a good number of inlere-sted visitors to the garage of Poole & Onyon, Colborne. to view the new Chevrolet models. The improvement in appearance was particularly noticeable, especially the radiator pnd hood giving much nicer lines. The district agents, Messrs. Sparling & Reeson of Cobourg were represented by Mr. Sparling, who explained the many good points in the models shown, and many favorable comments were heard from the visitors to the THE LATE SARAH A. SMITH Sarah A. Smith, widow of the late James C. Smith, died Sunday evei ins, December 11th, 1927, aged 82 yaars. She is survived by one daughttr Frances V. Pye of Detroit, two granddaughters, three great-grandchildren, two sisters, Miss Hattie Morrow of Colborne, Ontario, and Mrs. Theresa Becker of Rochester; four brothers, Addison, Augustus and William Morrow of Colborne, and Thomas Morrow of Detroit. Funeral services will be held from the parlors of Crippen-Feai Company, 731 Main Street East, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Burial will be in Riverside Cen " Rochester. The above is clipped from ester, N.Y.. newspaper, which published the following account Hie accident, which caused the dei oi Mrs. Smith: Victim of Hit and Run Driver is Identified The body of the woman killed by a hit-and-run driver at Gregory Street and South Avenue Sunday is identified to-day as Mrs. Sarah Smith, 82-year-old recluse, who lived alone at 761 South Avenue. Her niece, Miss Rita Morrow of 919 Walton Road, reading of the woman's death near thje home of her aunt yesterday, investigated and found the South Avenue home deserted. She informed police and was taken to the morgue and made the identification. Mts. Smith was killed while crossing Gregory Street at South Avenue. . A speeding coupe shot across the intersection at a break-neck rate and struck her a glancing blow. She was hurled across the pavement and died at'the Highland Hospital. A. city-wide search by the police for the driver has been barren of results. HAND CUT ON MACHINE SAW An unfortunate accident happened last week to Dr. J. E. Alyea. ^foile he was cutting wood at his home with a power machine his hand came in contact with the fust revolving saw, cutting through the bones of the thumb and first finger and badly lacerating across the back of the right hand. Drs. McGlennon and Brown dressed the wound, and next day Mr. Alyea went to Be Hospital where the hand was i" plaster cast. While there is . sibilitv of losing the thumb andifii DIES AT ORAN ...hrl.l i ceased was 65 and was born in Frank-ford, where he had resided all his ! life. A son and two daughters sur PERSONAL Mrs. W. V. Robson and Miss Marion Robson have gone to Toronto to spend p few weeks. Mr. A. McT. Campbell of Winnipeg, Manitoba, spent the weekend with Miss McTavish, at "Bellevue." Mr. Fred Brown of Mitchell was in Colborne this week, attending the funeral of his brother, G. Wesley Brown. Mrs. C. C. McCullough of Fort William spent the weekend with her aunt, Miss Emily McTavish, at "Bellevue." Mr. and Mrs. Percy R. Morden of Oshawa were here on Wednesday, attending the funeral of their uncle, Mr. G. Wesley Brown. 'Mrs. David Teal of Wooler visited ner brother in Oakland, California, and enjoyed it very much. Mr. David Teal spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Teal, Colborne. Mr. Thorbum, who has been teller in the Standerd Bank Branch Colborne, has been transferred to the Calgary Branch, and Mr. Churchill of Sudbury comes to Colborne. Mr. J. H. Menzies of Calgary, Alberta, spent Tuesday at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Charles I_arke. Mr. Menzies came East to attend the annual meeting at Montreal of the Royal Bank of Canada, of which he is an official. Mr. Arthur J. Black of Toronto was elected President of the International Association of Clothing Designers at the annual convention held in Chicago on Jan. 12th, 1928. Toronto was selected for the next convention. Mr. Black is a Colborne "old boy," a son of Mr. James Black. Her many friends are pleased to learn that an improvement is reported in the condition of Mrs. H. L. Chapin, who was taken seriously ill while visiting her daughter, Mrs. M, M. Elliott, in Toronto. Mrs. Chapin is now in hospital there. Mr. Chapin spent the week-end in Toronto. The editor was pleased to hear from two old friends of "The Express," md former well-known and popular residents of Colborne. Mr. Henry' Hicks wrote from Brockjport, N.Y., and the evident steadiness of his handwriting is remarkable for a boy of 94 years, and.his letter is full of characteristic humour. He reports himself in fairly good health. From Mr. M. H. Peterson, now a resident of Chula Vista, California, came a nice present which is gratefully appreciated as a memento of ohl fried-There being no word to." The death occurred at Norfollo Virginia, of Miss Ellies Guillet, of Cobourg, aged 59 years. She is survived by two brothers and one sister. Cephas Guillet of Edinburg, Texas, Fd. Guillet of Cobourg, and Mrs. N. Scott of New York. The burial took place at Cobourg. RUPTURE EXPERT COMING COLBORNE ALEXANDRA HOTEL Monday, Jan. 23rd (ONE DAY ONLY) Sim this iman wiho is to be in oiir on Monday, is coming by spec: nuest. Many patients who hai tained desired results, have s friends who likewise are anxic Thompson's *pecial ap Don't forget the d JANUARY 23rd, 1928 for Mr MONDAY Tomato Growers, Attention! MEETINGS OF SPECIAL INTEREST to growers of canning factory crops will be held as follows: Wedn sday, Jan. 25th, BRIGHTON, Council Chamber, Town Hall. Thursday, Jan. 26th, COLBORNE, U.F.O. Hall. Friday, Jan. 27th, GRAFTON, Town Hall. at 1.30 p.m sharp These meetings will be addressed by: N. J. THOMAS of the Ontario Agricultural College, Guelph, who will deal particularly with Commercial Fertilizers as applicable to canning factory crops. Mr. Thomas is a specialist on this particular topic. You are cordially invited to attend. W.J. DOWNING, President. WALTER H. SMITH, Secretary. Township of Cramahe TAXES TUEjSDAY Jan. 31 IS LAST DAY Corn Borer Control in Northumberland County Corn Growers who have stubble not ploughed under are advised to break this stubble NOW, by going over it with a land roller, or better still, by breaking it with a planker or a squared timber. This operation Will save you time and money in the Spring. These measures are suggested by: ONTARIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Per L. Caezar, Prov. Entomologist E. B. SEEDS, Corn Borer Inspector, Northumberland County;. MARRIAGES Bland-Brown--In Colborne on Tuesday, January 17th, 1928, by the Rev. D, R. Clare of Norham, Miss Sarah Jane Brown of Moose Jaw, Sask., formerly of Baltimore, Ontario, and Mr. David Bland of Colborne. DEATHS Brown--At Western Hospital, Toronto, on Sunday, January 15th, 1928, G. Wesley Brown. Funeral at Colborne on Wednesday afternoon from residence of his sister, Mrs. Wm. McDonald. Interment in Lakeport Cemet- IN MEMORIAM Honeywell--In loving memory of Maggie McVeety, beloved wife of Jas., Honeywell, who passed away Jan. IMh. 1925. "To her death is but the beginning of life; Not the close but the dawning of day The end of all sorrow, the end of all strife Wfith earth's barriers broken away." --Husband and Daughter If you have a... Use in "The Express.' you wish todis ing to sell adver-The article ...... ,„__.,j,_.__ _,_ may be the very thing someone is looking for. The cheapest and quickest way to sell is to advertise. Office Butter Wrappers at Express Has Increased Surplus--Re-elected Officers--Will. Enter Field Crop Competition. The annual meeting of the Colborne-Haldimand-Cramahe Agricultural Soc- j iety was held in the Town Hall, Col- j borne, Saturday, Jan. 14th, 1928, with j the President, Mr. C. T. Turney in j the chair. The Secretary-Treasurer's report on the past year's business was satisfactory and showed a slight gain in the surplus which was $1064 at 4ec. 31st, 1927. Over $850 was paid out for prizes at the annual exhibition. Fees for 1928 membership was retained from winnings of 57 exhibitors. Messrs. Turney and Brintnell were appointed delegates to the meeting, of the Central Ontario Fairs Association to be held in Belleville some date this month. Dates are arranged at this meeting for the Fall exhibitions. Messrs. Turney and Brintnell were also appointed delegates to the meeting of the Ontario Fairs Association, to be held in Toronto, February 1st and 2nd, 1928. - Mesisrs. Brintnell, W. A. Samons and F. A. Black are a committee to secure estimates for the removal of the building from the Castleton fair grounds to Colborne grounds. Th District Agricultural Representative, Mr. WalterH. Smith addressed the meeting, urging the adoption of the Field Crop Competitions. The grants from the Government assures very little cost to the local society. I The advantages of growing registered seed was proven by the fact that Prince Edward County growers last year were able to sell barley in carload lots at an advance of 25c a bushel in comparison with ordinary seed. Each memiber entering under the society's auspices buys his own seed for five acres of land. The crops are examined while growing and when threshed. These competitions improve conditions in districts held, and are part of the Ontario* Government's campaign for better seed. Mr. Smith urged all to attend the seed show to be held in Cobourg in March. It was decided to enter the Field Crop Competition. Officers for 1928 President--C. T. Turney 1st Vice-President--H. B. Wilson 2nd Vice-President--Jas. Thomas. Directors--iC. Alyea, F. A. Black, L. 'a mpbt'll, H. Colton, J. A. Corbyn, S. Jas. Thomas, L. W. Vanwicklin, H. G. Welton, J. F. Wilson, J. G. Wait. For f-cretary-Treasurer, Mr. F. M. Brintnell was nominated for re-election, but asked to be relieved of 'he duties. The appointment was therefore laid over until an adjourned meeting to be called by the President. Departmental judges will be employed for tne 1928 Faf COMING EVENTS tl and wood strictly cash. The annual meeting of the Vestry of Trinity Church, Colborne, will be held in the Parish House next Monday evening, January 23rd, 1928. The second annual meeting of Cobourg Presbyterial will be held in the United Church, Port Hope, on Thursday, January 19th, il928. There will be three sessions: 9 a.m., 1.30 and 7.30 p.m. 2-1 Scotch Concert, under auspices of Presbyterian Guild, will be held at St. Andrew's S. S. Hall, Monday evening, Jan. 23rd, 1928. Good programme. Refreshments. Admission 15c. All cordially invited. The regular meeting of the Colborne Village Improvement Society will be held at the Council Chamiber, Tuesday evening next, Jan. 24th, 1928, at 8 o'clock, when a full attendance is earnestly requested. The Annual Oyster Supper of the Castleton Farmers' Club will be held in the Town Hall, Castleton. on Friday, January 20th, 1928. Supper served from 6 p.m. till all are served. Good programme. Admission 60c and 30c, including tax. All are invited. The annual meeting of the subscri->rs of the Cramahe Municipal Telephone System will be held in the Town Hall, Castleton, on Saturday, January 28th, 1928, at 2 p.m., for the election of commissioners, receiving, reports, and transaction of all other business pertaining to the System. ' An entertainment will be held in Salem Church on Wednesday evening, January 25th, 1928, commencing at 8 o'clock. The programme will be furnished by Mrs. Wellington Lapp and her helpers of Brighton, and music by Salem Young People's Orchestra. Admission 25c. Proceeds for the w. M.S. Come and enjoy a good evening. January meeting of Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Bert Turk, Vernonville, on Thursday, January 26, 1928, at 2.30 p.m. Committee in charge of the Programme: Mrs. Jas. Deviney, Mrs. J. T. Robson, Mrs. H. Fiske, Miss Ethel Deviney. This will be.... ealth Day in the Institute and tl AUCTION SALES --by-- ARNOLD POOLE, Castleton, Ontario Phone 10 r23. Watch for posters and dates of the following sales: Charles Thompson, live stock and implements, seed grain, hay and real estate, 1% miles south of Cen-treton, Township of Haldimand, on Tuesday. January 31st, 192S. Usual DIED AS RESULT OF HORSE BITE j Ibert Harnden, milking cows and young cattle. As a result of blood poisoning Mr. j Stanley Joice, live stock and imple-Wm. Hannah passed away at Port! ments. Hope Hospital on Monday after an j £■ Campbell, live stock and imple-illness of two weeks. The late Mr. I merits. Hannah was bitten on the hand by ; George Beatty, jr.. live stock and a horse and blood poisoning set in I implements, immediately. j Fred , He leaves surviving him his wife, 1 men1 one daughter and one brother, Mr. [ _____ Philander Hannah of Perrytown. and imple- 'ITAL STATISTICS FOR COLBORNE During the year there were 18 births : 15 marriages and 14 deaths registered is occurring in Colborne, compared to i 11 births, 13 marriages and lfi deaths n 1926. FACTS ABOUT By Dr. Ralph Ayl Specialist (Optc von' ' (insider"if" t EYES etri A pleasant euchre was Parish Hall. Colborne. b; la«t Monday evening, amounted to $10.50. held at the i the Y.P.C.. j Proceeds] iVorkmg together Butter Wrappers at Expre Fuel Purchasers! Give Credit to the Dealer who has always kept prices down. When I built my sheds at the C. In". Railway station it seemed that coal was always scarce. Consequently, prices always went up. Since then I have had no difficulty in getting a full supply of fuel. Within the last four days I have had in four cars of the best coal mined in the anthracite fields, namely: D. L. & W. SCRANTON COAL If any of my opposition offers you coal equal in quality at a lower price, consult me and I will save you money. WOOD--I HAVE IT Good dry mixed Beech, Maple, White Birch, Black Birch and Elm. 300 cords for sale. Make me an offer. IRA EDWARDS THE FUEL DEALER Phone: Office 63, Residence 83 COI FACTS ABOUT EY By Dr. Ralph Aylswc (Optometric) Trenton Any imperfection of the eyeball results in imperfect focusing of light, and that is what causes most errors in vision also most headaches, a great deal of sick stomach, nervous disorders and a general depressed condition. Nothing can be done to alter the eye ball but we can by overcoming the defect with glasses cause the eyes to function as they should which stops the pain and distress. If you suspect your eyes, I will gladly examine them without charge. If glasses are what you require you will get the proper correction, good advice if you don't. I guarantee satisfaction. (To be continued) Real Estate Transfers Mr. Harry Colton has sold his farm j in East Colborne to Messrs. M. and P Clarey, who expect to take possession in March. The Misses Clarey, who have been practicing as Registered Nurses in Cleveland. Ohio, intend coming here t« reside with their brothers.