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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 21st, 1928 2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. Toronto Couple Suing for Damages, Given One Hundred Dollars More by Cobourg Jury Than Toronto Court Awarded. Total damages amounting to $1,300 and costs were awarded by a jury in the case of McCallum vs. Webb, to the plaintiff, when the case, which lasted for three days, closed Thursday afternoon last in County Court at Cobourg before Judge L. V. O'Con- The arrived at. Mr. and Mrs. E. McCallum were joint plaintiffs in the case, Mr. McCallum being apportioned $350 and his wife receiving '■?fl,000. The case arose out.. oKaj Jaot'or accident oc-curing last y'ewfSt Colborne, in which a car ownsd by E. E. McCallum, Toronto, and" driven at th|e time by his wife, met in collision at the corner of King and Victoria Streets with a tar driven by F. L. Webb. Suit for damages had been instituted against Webb in Toronto and $1,200 damages awarded the plaintiff out of an amount of $2,000 that had been asked. Following an appeal, a new trial was granted which, transferred from Toronto to Cobourg. opened in County Court before Judge L. V. O'Connor on Tues- Jury Questions A list of questions, on which the jury was to base its verdict, was compiled by the lawyers acting on both sides of the case, and with the answers which were embodied in the verdict, appear as follows: Question 1.--"Were the damages! tained in this' collision caused by ? of either of these two ENGINEER FREED I COLBORNE HIGH SCHOOL MISS MARIE DRINKWALTER BY NAPANEE JURYl PROMOTION EXAMS., JUNE, 1928! GRADUATED AS NURSE Results of Promotion Examinations Belleville, June 15.--Graduation ex-Colborne High School. INain^a in ercises in connection with Belleville of merit. Subjects in brackets General Hospital took place this even- whose negli- said. the negli parties?" Answer--"Yes." Question 2--'"If genee caused it." Answer--"Defendant, Webb." Question 3--"Do you find that both drivers were negligent, the negligence of each being an effective cause of the collision?" Answer--"No." Question 4--"If driver McCallum, the plaintiff, were negligent, in what i did her negligence consist?" Answer--"Nothing." Quesion 5--"If the defendant, Webb, were negligent, in what did his negligence consist?" To this question the jury fount that Webb had shown negligence whan he h.crc-a...tl hi* speed, when he lidn't stop under the circumstances, and when he didn't give adequate sign of 11 his approach. IQuestion 6--"After the collision became imminent, could either party j ] have avoided the collision by the ex-' ercise of reasonable care?" . j Answer--"Yes." j ■ Question 7--J"If so. which one could ; ' have avoided it. and how?" j ! Answer-- 'IMr. Webb, by turning to the right." |: Question 8---"At what amount do! you assess the damages?" Answer--"To the male plaintiff, $350, to the female plaintiff, $1,000. to the defendant, nothing." It is likely Mr. Webb will enter Napinee, June 114.--J. L. Bradford, engineer of the freight into which the Montreal flier crashed at Dockrill siding on November 27 last, was to-day acquitted of criminal negligence. The jury was out for an hour and forty minutes. ^ Judge Lavell in his charge to the jury said that Bradford's actions or failure to act had to be shown as culpable negligence of a very pronounced character. The case, he stated, seemed to hang on the fact that Bradford failed to see that a member of the crew was sent forward to flag the approaching flier. A. W. Roebuck, for the defence, told the jury that the train had been sent out so overloaded, or so underpowered, that it could not back up. "It is about time they should stop that sort of thing," he said. "The matter is not, to my mind, one for a jury but one which should be the subject of an investigation by the Railway Board." Bradford was the only witness called to-day. Delay in opening the switch at the Dockrill siding caused the train to overrun. He tried to back. The heavy freight with a load of more than 2,000 tons, would not budge. The only thing left to do. he thought, was to run the flagman ahead to stop the oncoming filer." There was further delay as the brakeman tried to cut the engine loose. He tried three times to "pull the pin." Bradford had reached for his watch. To his horror the brakeman called, "Here she comes." The flier was on them minutes before they expected her. She was travelling 80 miles an could not believe it," Bradford "I thought she was not then at Wilkinson." BOYS TRAVEL 500 MILES ON CAPITAL OF $1.05 Niagara Falls, Ontario--On a joint capital of $1.05, Frank Forster and James Lightburn, bright boys of 14, have travelled more than 500 miles since leaving their homes at Cobourg, Sunday. They are still travelling. The lads were picked up by police here and fed at the expense of the city. They admitted that their parents did not konw where fjj^y ->rr. Th-r-wci■■■> release.], hffwever, on the pro-mis s that they would go (Straight home to Cobourg. Large Size Overalls 75c at must be taken again. Honours Form I Honours-- R. Cowie D. Marley J. Moore - R. Robertson P. -Goulding R. Weeks M. Beavis G. Philp M. Willis " A. Dudley C. Godwin E. Grant D. Fiske A. Rutherford D. Hunt and L. Clarey, equal L. MeCraoken B. Morgan (Hist.) F. Dayman (Hist, and Bot.) and J. Armstrong, equal M. Goodrich R. Robson !H. Andrus (Hist.) J. Murphy A. Peacock M. Kernaghan R. Teal Form II Honours--■ I Corbyn Pass-- W. Willis W. Fowler I. Peebles M. Moore M. Henderson D. McDougall, D. McKim and H. White, equal C. Nelson A. Armstrong A. kernaghan F. Edwards E. Ireland H. Campbell A. Hubble (Hist.) W. Willoughby ing. Mayor M. P. Duff presided. Seven nurses who have completed their I courses of training were granted di-I plomas. They were as follows: Marguerite Fitzgerald of Foxnead, Annie Burley of Keene, Eleanor Tulloch of Stirling, Ila Ashley of West Hutington, Lela -Miller of Darlington City, M.D., Marie Drinkwalter of Colborne, and Minnie Pollock of Havelock. FARRELL--ARMSTRONG A pretty June wedding took place Saturday afternoon, June 9th, 1928, at the Presbyterian iM'anse, Colborne, when Helen Maud, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hanlan Armstrong of Brighton, became the bride of iMr. Arthur Edward Farrell, youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Farrelt of Colborne. The Rev. A. A. Smith, B.D., Pastor of the Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony. The bride looked very charming in a gown off powder blue georgette over blue satin and hat to match, with blonde shoes and stockings. Miss Hazel Armstrong, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid and wore a sea green satin dress and hat to match. Mr. Vanslyke of Castleton was best man. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Brighton, and the bride and groom left later on a short trip. They will reside in Colborne. The bride received many beautiful gifts DEATH OF ROBERT DURSTON ACCEPTS CALL TO PORT HOPE Rev. Gordon A. Siscoe, M.A. has accented the call to Port Hope United Church, and is expected to he there for the first Sunday in July. Rev. F. W. Anderson, who has accepted a call to Nanaimo, B.C., will take his last service in the Port Hope church, on Sunday June 24th. KILLED AT LEVEL CROSSING Charles Vanderburg was fatally injured at the first railway crossing east of Norwood Station, near Peter-boro, when his car hit the side of a Canadian Pacific Raidlay freight train. i death occurred on Saturday, I June 16th, 1928, at his residence, 44 Austin Avenue. Toronto, of Robert Durston, who was in his 65th year, He was for 40 years connected with To ronto General Post Office as superintendent of letter carriers. He was a member of the Orient iMasonlc Lodge and of Simpson Avenue United Church. He is survived by two daughters and one son, Mrs. George Dunlop, of Montreal; Mrs. (Dr.) A. H. Millar, and Mr. Allan Durston of Toronto, also his brother, Mr. Fred Durston of Toronto. Mr. Durston visited his daughter, (Dr.) Millar, at Loughbreeze, ■ \ ... :y peirl the si.-.a;,\. r lis the last few years, and acquaintances he made at Colborne are sorry to learn of his Men's Straw Hats i Hawkins'. iMe'sars. J. A. Corbyn, chairman, and H. S. Keyes representing Colborne School Board, joined delegations at Cobourg last Tuesday morning waiting upon the Counties Council to press for 1926 arrears of maintenance grants to High Schools. Some members of the Counties Council were trying to get out of paying these arrears, stressing some kind of "gentleman's agreement" said to have been entered into one year ago to forgo the 1926 grant. Colborne delegates were not a party to any such arrangement and Cobourg issued a writ for their share. After hearing the delegations, the Counties Council voted the arrears, and parties to the "gentleman's agreement" made it clear they would now demand their share, notwithstanding. Read the c ised ads on page 5. VERNONVILLE GARAGE USED PARTS FOR §ALE Jack Cowey jr. Vernonville, Ont. SQUARE and ROUND DANCING little lake pavilion Every Friday 8 p.m. Commncing June 1st Pat Inglis and his Orchestra C. W. TRENEAR & SON Read the condensed ads on page 5. Tailored TO YOUR MEASURE FROM FINE WOOLENS at a price your can easily afford-- One Price Only $24.00 W HAT MATERIAL do you want your new Spring Suit from? Tweed, Worsted, Serge, Cheviot-- you may choose any cloth you like-- in any pattern or shade--at TIP TOP'S one, low price. Every TIP TOP garment is tailored to the customer's individual measure, in any wanted style, and sold with a positive guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Come in now and see what wonderful value TIP TOP Tailors offer in fine Spring Clothes. Fred Hawkins COLBORNE Try one and be convinced no clothing firm can give as good value--not one--as do Tip Top Clothes PERSONAL Miss-Frances Payne of Detroit arrived Friday. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Elliott spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and (Mrs. H. L. Chapin. Miss Isobel Foik of Toronto spent the weekend at. home with her mother, Mrs. H. J. Foik. Miss Josephine Onyon has been accepted as a nurse-in-training at The Woman's General Hospital, Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dallyn of Toronto, Mrs. Sherk and Miss Powell of Peterboro spent Friday with Mrs. W. L. Payne. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Harvey and Miss Dorothy Morden of Toronto spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. McCracken. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hinman of Cobourg, and Dr. and Mrs. Doxie of Toronto, were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wait. The Misses Culver are taking a holiday from July 1st until September 1st, visiting relatives and friends at Montreal and other places. Miss Eileen Grant, nurse-in-training at Hamilton General Hospital, is home for a three weeks' holiday with | her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Grant, | Capt. Alonzo W. Matthews of Roch- j ester, N.Y., spent a few days with his brother, Mr. D. C. Matthews, who returned with him for a few days' visit at Rochester. Miss Jessie B. Tuite of Albert Col-leaving this week which will include North Bay. HUntsville. Bracebridge, Orillia and Barrie. Tteeve C. M. Finkle of Colborne, and Reeve L. C. Murphy and Deputy Reve W. A. Samons of Cramahe Township, are attending Counties' Council at Cobourg this week. Marian, the four-year-old daughter of Mrs. (Rev.) R. T. Richards of Port Perry, who has been visiting relatives in this district, had the misfortune to fall and break her arm. Mr, and Mrs. Lyon (nee Gladys Coxall) called on Capt and Mrs. A. G. Wlilloughby last Saturday, on their way home to Toronto, after their wedding trip through the Adirondacks. Mr. Chas. S. Strong left last Thursday for Rochester, N.Y., where he joined his sister, Miss Durand Strong, v.>i. fvk".<».- r-.-ATOtt and Q :-tf!?. Wjash., Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., Mr. W. B. Terry, manager of the finance department of the Workman's Compensation Board, Toronto, and Mrs. Terry and two children, and Miss Edna McArthur and Miss Mabel Taylor spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Taylor. Colborne Masonic Lodge, and visiting members, will attend services in Trinity Church, Colborne, next Sunday evening, June 24th, 1928, at 7.30. liermon by the Rector, the Rev. Thos. /McKim, M.A.. Visiting Masons and all others will be welcome. Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Chapin of Toronto were in Colborne last Friday, and in the evening, Mr. Chapin delivered an interesting address at Colborne Masonic Lodge, telling of incidents on their recent around-the-world tour. He concluded by presenting to the Lodge a gavel secured at King Solomon's quarries at Jerusalem. The gavel, made of beautiful white stone, suitably carved with Masonic emblems, has a handle of olive wood. Owing to extra advertising crowding our columns a report of the address is deferred until next issue. COMING EVENTS C. M>. Allen & Son have purchased the fire stock of Parsons, Brown & Co., Ltd., wholesale grocers of Toronto, and will sell same at their Col-borne store at tremendous savings. See full page advertisement on last page. iMiss Culver is offering the balance of this season's hats at less than cost. Take advantage of this sale and save money, as the store will be closed after July 1st, 1928, and remain closed until September 1st, 1928. Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will meet at the home of Mrs. Arthur Kernaghan on Thursday, June 28th, 1928, at 2.30 p.m. Committee: Mrs. Chas. Rutherford, Mrs. W. Hoskin, Mrs. W. McGregor, Mrs. W. Chatterson. All interested are invited to attend. Florence E. Hall, Secretary. EXCURSION TO ROCHESTER, N.Y. Wednesday, June 27th, 1928, under . the auspices of Argyll Light Infantry Band. Boat leaves Cobourg at 8.45 a.m., arriving in Rochester at 2.30 p. m. Returning, leave Rochester at 4.45 p.m., or on any train or boat returning 28th. Fare: adults $2.00, children $1. Good meals on boat. Pack your lunch if you so deside. Music for dancing by large orchestra. A.L.I. Band in attendance. 24-2 The citizens of Port Hope are again celebrating Dominion Day on July 2nd this year. The program shows a great deal of thought, and all classes of the community have been consid- There will be three classes of Horse Races, 2:13, 2:18 and 2:28, which will attract the best horses in the district. The Pats Athletic Club and the Lakesides of Toronto, two of Canada's fastest Ladies' Softball teams will b^ a drawing card in the sports line, while Bowmanville and Port Hope play, a hardball league fixture. The two greatest stunt aeroplane drivers in America, Evans and Irwin will thrill their audience with aero stunts, loop the loop, wing walkin hanging by the teeth, and othe> acta, while the vaudeville attractions are the best in some years. The show will be held both afternoon and evening, with daylight fireworks in the afternoon, and a mag-nlficant display in the evening. (The committee in charge are to be congratulated on the excellent program offered, and will welcome the co-operation of the people of the district, in the sixty-first consecutive celebration of the day. 25-2 AUCTION SALES COLBORNE TEACHERS RE-ENGAGE Miss Wood of H. S. Staff Resigns At the regular meeting of Colborne Board of Education held Monday even-ig, June 18th, 1928, the staffs of the High and Public Schools were reengaged, except Miss Wood of the H. S., who has resigned. Mr. Cracknell given $50 increase. High School Staff G. E. Kennedy, B.A., Principal $2500 Miss Mae Mitchell.........1800 Miss E. McLaren, B.A....... 1700 Public iSchool Staff A. G. Cracknell, Principal.. .. 1350 "iss Mae Weatherill...... 1000 iss Esther McGlennon . . .. 1000 :iss Irene Nelson........ 1000 The School Committee were authorized to take steps to engage a teacher > fill the vacancy on H. S. Staff. The estimates for the year were passed. The amounts to be collected in s are the same as last year. Colborne Village $7031: Cramahe Township section $869; together with the usual amounts for H. S. Debentures. Cheese Sold at 2C% Cents On Saturday, June 16th, 1928, there are 2318 boxes white and 100 boxes colored cheese offered on the Belleville Cheese Board. The prevailing Found guilty of forging a relative's ame to a liquor permit, Ward G. lerrill of Brantford, was sentenced 3 serve six months in jail. fere ferried ac-ay recently at > New York. >ads of cattle Saturday, June 23rd, 1928, at 1.30 p. m.--(Household effects and real estate of the late Rose Kewin, on the premises, Grafton East. Term3 |cash. Real estate subject to a reserved bid- S. E. Robinson, Auct. Thursday, June 28th, 1928, at 1.30 p. m.--Household furniture and effects of Albert Richardson will be sold by public auction at the residence of U. A. Colter, Wicklow. No reserve. Terms cash. S. E. Robinson, Auctioneer. Tuesday, July 3rd, 1928, at 1.30 p.m.-- Household furuniture and effects of Rev. A. E. Bruce, at Grafton. Terms cash. No reserve as Mr. Bruce is leaving for the coast. S. E. Robinson, Auctioneer. BIRTHS MARRIAGES Farrell-Armstrong--At the Manse, Colborne. by the Rev. A. A. Smith, B. D., on Saturday, June 9th, 1928, Helen Maud, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Hanlan Armstrong of Brighton, to Mr. Arthur Edward Farrell of Colborne. They will reside in Colborne. DEATHS Deviney--At Port Huron, Mich., on Friday, June 8th, 1928, S. F. Deviney, in his 56th year. Deceased was a cousin of Mr. F. A. Black of Castleton. Durston^On June 16th, 1»28, at his home, 44 Austin Avenue, Toronto, Robert Durston, in his 65th year, beloved husband of the late Maud Marion Hawley. Interment in St. Jame's Cem- IN MEMORIAM Duncan--In loving memory of our dear mother, Mrs. Jane Duncan, who left us one year ago, June 23rd, 1927. We seen her suffering, heard her sigh, With aching hearts and weeping eyes We seen her sinking hour by hour; Yet could not stay Death's awful power. W|e miss you, dear mother, in a thou- Along life's weary way: When evening shades are falling And we are all alone, Oh, there comes a longing, If you could only come home. --Her loving daughter, Jennie. Read the condensed ads on page 5.