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THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 1928 $2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. (Cobourg Sentinel-Star) Several weeks ago a gentleman from Peel County visited Cobourg with the intention of purchasing a farm, which lie was going to turn into a Jersey caittle farm, and supply the t( of Coboujg with milk. He was going to have a farm of 240 head of stock, the largest of its kind in the province. He had a farm of the same nature near Weyburn Sask., and another near King City, Ont., but this one was going to be the one par excellence. The farm in question was going to cost him in the neighbourhood of $20,000, but that was nothing to a man of his standing in the financial world. The deeds for the property were about drawn up, when it was discovered that at the same time the man in question had purchased a large car in Toronto, and the cheques in payment, were being drawn on two banks in Cobourg. two cheques coming in on one bank and one on another bank. Both were sent back marked "no account," after which the automobile firm started delving into the man's case. It was found that he was working on a farm near King City and instead of having the wealth he stated he had, he was just living on his wages as a farm hand. And so another bubble has "busted." NEW HIGHWAY R&UTE PRACTICALLY DECIDED Hon. Geo. Henry, Minister of Highways. Hon. J. R. Cooke, Hydro Commissioner, and a number of officials o* the Highways Dept. and others, recently went over a considerable portion of the road between Peterboro and Perth, with a view to deciding : of that * MR. HARRY BEATTY ELECTED In the Provincial Elections held on Julty 18th, 1928, Mr. J. Harry Beatty was one of four Conservatives elected to the British Columbia Legislature from Victoria City. The election was a landslide for the Conservatives, the Liberal Premier and three of his Ministers going down in defeat with many other Liberal members in former Legislature. Mr. Beatty spent several years of his school days in Colborne, and old acquaintances here are pleased learn of his success. His father ■ the late Alexander Beatty, merchant and Justice of the Peace. Referring to the Conservative sweep in Victoria City, the Daily Colonist says: "Mr. J. H. Beatty, who entered the contest for the first time, is a ni Canadian, born at Prankford, County of Hastings, Ontario, where his family belonged for several generations, he being the youngest of a large family. He came West in 1908, and following experience in a commercial and educational way, he entered into t line of enterprise in British Columbia. In 1913 he opened Sprott-Shaw School in this city, and t present managing director of the Sprott-Shaw Schools of British Columbia, having eight branches. He is also a director of several busi: snterprises. and has been closely identified with the Chamber of Corn- Main Highway, which is being constructed across the Province from Sarnia to Ottawa. The Highway has already been constructed from Sarnia to Toronto and work is proceeding now on. sections of the road between Toronto and Peterboro. It was not expected that any of the road east of Peterboro would be taken over this year, but the Highways Dept. is advancing part of its program several months. The route of the Highway from Peterboro to Tweed has been practically decided and it will probably be officially takem over this fall. Li fact it is .mil,. i,D-sible tiKrt-4f the season is a late one and the weather is favorable, work on the Peterboro Tweed section will start this fall. The road will run through Marmora and Madoc. so that before the end of the ! Mr. and Mrs. W. H. DeGroff, Bloom-field, celebrated the 60th anniversary tion""of "the of their wedding on Sunday, July 29th. 1928. The>- have lived in Bloomfield community practically all their lives. Mr. DcGroff, at 85 years of age, is still acttve and operate!? a grocery store and planing mill. His wife is 8:3 years old. [Mr. DcGroff has been engaged in the carpenter trade for a total of 72 years. He started as a helper at the age of 13, and after learning the trade launched out as a contractor. Forty-two years ago he purchased the mill, which he has operated ever since. The couple have two children, Wilfred and both living in Bloomfield. Printed Stationery looks more businesslike, and is more convenient. The Express is equipped to supplv ^iur needs in letter heads, statements, __llheads. envelopes, etc., of good the greater portion of the main j quality and at a reasonable price. COX--BARKLEY Wesley Unied Church, Toronto, was the scene of an attractive wedding on Saturday, July 28th, 1928, when Grace Janet, daughter of Mr. Mrs. W. R. Barkley, became the bride of Howard Sanfield Cox, of Toronto, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cox, Colborne. Rev. J. D. Fitzpatrick officiated and the wedding music played by Mrs. Charles Fulcher. The bride,4who was given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a gown of white satin and chantily lace. Her lace and tulle veil was arranged in cap effect, caught with orange 1 " soms and pearls. She carried a quet of Ophelia roses, lilies of the valley and baby's breath. The bride was attended by her sister, Margaret, who wore a frock of shell pink georgette with hat to match and carried a bouquet of butterfly roses. The flower girl, her niece, Barbara, wore a powder blue georgette dress and carried a basket of Sweetheart roses. Mr. Austin Chestnut, cousin of the groom, was best man, while Mr. J. E. Williams and Mr. W. G. Raymore were ushers. During the signing of the register Miss Mae Justin sang. A reception was held at the home of the bride's parents immediately after the ceremony. After a motor trip they will reside in town. HINDS--ROSS A pretty house wedding was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Ross, Brighton, when Mr. Ross' eldest daughter. Alice L. was united marriage t» Mr. Norman A. Hinds, of Oshawa, on Tuesday, July 17th, 1928. The ceremony was performed the Rev. E. A. Sleinin and afterwards the happy couple left on lotor trip to Ottawa and other srn points. On their return they take up their residence in Osh- PLUMPTON--SHAW _ John Jacob Plumpton, Colfax, Sask, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Plumpton, Codrington, Ont., to Miss Annie Mary Shaw, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Shaw, Wey.burn. The marriage took _ 3 on Thursday. July i!,th. 1928, at the First Baptist Church, Regina, Rev. " 1. Nobles officiating. streets of Marmora will be part ... the Provincial Highway System. Work on the Highway between Marmora and Stirling will soon be in full swing. A couple of acres of stone on Mr. George Bailey's property has been purchased and the stone for the road will be crushed on the property. Big five ton trucks will <lis>tribut the 3 the r built. Sleeping quarters, a cook house, a blacksmith shop and other buildings are about ready for the men who will be engaged in building the road.--Marmora Herald. When you need anything in the line >f printing call at the Express Print-ng Office or phone 44. Don't forget the Wednesday after-oon half-holiday, continuing through une, July, August and September, all laces of Business will close at noo LIVE POULTRY WANTED HIGHEST MARKET PRICE CLIFFORD ALYEA ne 37 31-4x COLBORNE ighoul ed i heard in Millbr, County Magistrate W. H. bourg, when F. M. Brooks, confectioner of Peterboro $50.00 and costs for sellii board to one of his cm Wilson of Milbrook. fined Floyd, Co- j wholesalae was fined I last fall VVite >oks. r operating th: Tuesday, F. J old the punchboard t Vaccination Notice Owing to the prevalence of small-| pox it is ordered that all persons who >t. been vaccinated within the > years shall be vaccinated for x at once. s been especially ordered by Officer of Health that no all be allowed to attend school le summer vacation until he produces to% the Principal of )ol a certificate of vaccination. hale< fined $50.00 a Many store-keep country, operating-unaware of the 1 unlawful practice, ; inspecting s thi clean these punch boards out. :>ughout the ie boards, are that it is an the authorities effort to Among the M;.;-o:iic Grind Lodge Officers appointed by the M.W. the Grand Master, Hon. John S Martin, appear the names of Wor. Bro. J. Oates of Oobourg. and Wor. Bro. G. F. Little of Brighton, both as Grand Steward. At the meetings of District representatives held at the time of the Grand Lodge meeting in London, Wor. Bro. W. J. Bragg. M.P.P., of Bowman-ville, was elected district Deputy Grand Miaster for this, Ontario District; and Wor. Bro. J. Owen Herity of Belleville was elected for Prince Edward District. HLE WAITING The Magistrate--The officer charges you with vagrancy. He found you sleeping in a public telephone booth. The Accused--That's right, but I'm n i vag. You see. '. went in there and called up a number and then there wasn't anything else to 'do. Read the condensed ads om page 5. SQUARE and ROUND DANCING little lake pavilion Every Friday 8 p.m. Commncing June 1st Pat Inglis and his Orchestra C. W. TRENEAR & SON VERNONVILLE GARAGE USED PARTS FOR SALE Jack Cowey jr. Plain butter, bread and milk, instead of orders for "varied" com mod i-as formerly, given to families in dire need, cut the amount expended for relief by Ottawa City Council from $14,313 in May to $4,350 in June. Cheese Sold at 21% Cents Belleville, July 28th, 1928.--At today's session of the Belleville Cheese Board 1957 boxes of white cheese were offered, and all sold at 21%c. According to law there is apparently o right or wrong side to the high-ray. However, some motorists wake p in the ditch and realize they have lade a mistake somewhere. Why boys leave the farm 'tis hard > say. But some of them do not o so to get a good night's sleep. PERSONAL Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Peters ha returned from a visit to his old hoi at Canton. Mr. I. Post has returned from visit to his son, Ml Jay Posit, Waterloo, N.Y. iMiss Ada Chatterson has gone Belleville to train for a nurse at t General Hospital. Rev. P. B. Thornton of Winnipeg waa renewing acquaintances borne on Wednesday. Mrs. Albert Smith and Mrs. Ernest White and son, Warren, of Toronto, are holidaying at Presqu'Ile Point. Mrs. Schmidt and daughter of Rochester, N.Y., are visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. E. Belson. Mr. Owen Swayez and Miss E. McLaren of St. Catharines spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Post. .Mr. and Mrs. Alex Ames motored from Gait and are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Cran-de!l. ^Ir. Arnold Seed and friend, Mr. Stanford Pelton of Toronto spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Seed. Mr. C. E. McPherson. Asst. Passenger Traffic Manager, C.P.R., Winnipeg, Man., spent the weekend with Miss Emily MicTavish, at "Bellevue." Among the successful Normal Students we notice the name of Miss Florence G. Clare of Norham, who secured her Interim First-class certificate. The Misses Blanche and Florence Maitland motored from Port Huron on Monday to spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Shaw, Lakeport, and Colborne friends. Mrs. R. N. Turney returned home on Wednesday, much improved in health, after spending three weeks with her daugher, Mrs. T. J. Hetherington at Argyle. Ont. Mr. S. C. Chisholm. LL.B., and Miss Margaret Dewer, of the staff of Bedford Park School, Toronto, spent the weekend with Rev. A. A. and Mrs. Smith at St. Andrew's Manse. Mr. Chas. Strong and Miss Durand _ returned last Thursday from ery pleasant trip and visit to t Spokane and Everett, Wash-at Victoria, B.C., and other iss Ethel Smith of Toronto and , Miss Genevieve Smith of _ ield, spent the weekend at the line of the former's sister, Mrs. W. A. Seed, before leaving on a trip to Banff and other places in Western Canada. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keys and daughter, Miss Willena Keys leave toon a motor trip to Niagara, Albany and Montreal. During the absence of Mr. Keys, the Colborne electric light office will be in charge of Mr. C. A. Yule. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hetherington and Misses Jean and Dorothea, and Master Gerald Hetherington of Argyle, and Mrs. R. N. Turney of Colborne attended the eighty-third anniversary ►f the South Elden Presbyterian Church on Sunday last. Gait quarte furnished the singing which was ry fine type and was enjoyed hundreds of listeners. Favored with fine weather in the afternoon, Weune9dia>'. August 1st, 1928, Presqu'Ile Park was the mecca for a very large crowd of Masons, their families and friends, at the annual basket picnic held under the auspices of the Masonic Districts of Ontario, Peterboro and Prince Edward An interesting address was delivered by the Grand "Master, the Hon. John S. Martin, and brief speeches made by R. Ex. Comp. I. A. Humphries of Toronto, Rt. W. Bro. J. Owen Herity, D.D.G.M. of Prince Edward District, Rt. W. Bro. W. J. Bragg, M.P.P., D.D.G.M. for Ontario District, and R. Wji Bro. O. L. Morrow, P.D.D. G.M. Wor. Bro. A. G. Willoughby of Colborne acted as chairman in his usual capable and happy style. The gold piece offered by R. W, Bro. Morrow for the oldest Mason or grounds was won by Capt. Van-alstine of Trenton, who was initiated Decemiber, 1868. The presentation was made by the Grand Master a short congratulatory speech ipha-ixing the credit due the pion rs in Masonry in this Province. Music generously rendered by the Frankford Band was much enjoyed. There were soft ball games, races for the children, Punch and Judy show, and other interesting features. Many enjoyed rides in the aeroplane. The pleasure of renewing' old and making new acquaintances was enjoyed by all. The Committee and the Park Commission are to be congratulated on the successful way in which everything passed off. Presqu'le Park is certainly i spot for affairs of this kind. COMING EVENTS On page eight, Reynolds & Keating are offering for Friday, Saturday and Monday, special prices on Groceries, Chinaware, Wall Paper, Hardware, Binder Twine, etc. Read the advt. on page four. Picnics--Scenery--Niagara Falls--A real day's outing--Cohourg to Port Dalhousie, Wednesday, August 8th, 1928. Boat leaves Cobourg at 7.30 a.m. Standard Time. Come and spend the day with the United Church Young People. Fare, Adults $2.30, Children $1.15. Tickets now from E. H. Brown, Port Hope, or F. W. Baker, C.N.R. Agent, Cobourg. 31-1 The Castleton Women's Institute will hold their regular meeting at Mrs. Floyd Harnden's on August 9th, 1928. Baby's Day--Talk given by nurse on babies. Program: Mrs. Wnv Dickson. Roll Call: Ideas for keeping children employed. Prize given for best baby under 1 year. Lunch Committee: Mrs. N. Taylor, Mrs. Purdy, Miss Bowditch, Mrs. W. Wolfraim, Mrs. Prosser, Mrs. Paimateer. Nina M. Black,. Secretary. 30-2 MORE LOCAL HISTORY In the summer of 1870, two little youngsters walked to Norharn to see the Miasonic fraternity lay the corner stone of the Methodist Church there. And then all the crowd went up to the Curtis grove for dinner, .and a good one, After the sumptuous feast, next part of the programme was cutting and passing around the suices of the great cake built and decorated by Mrs. Wm. Woof of Percy Township. Certainly it was the largest cake ever seen in Northumberland County. The youngsters ate a big slice, having actually left room for that cake treat after stuffing down a big dinner. 'Thirty years ago, July 12th, 1928, great Oronge crowd assembled in that same Curtis grove for dinner, Warkworth having the demonstration for that year. The Rev. Charles E. Terry of Toronto was the main spea-and a rouser, too. He will never be heard again, as he has gone the road from whence no traveller ever turns, and most of his listeners are issed away also. The very spot where hudreds enjoyed that great dinner in the grove-mow a clearing, with a strawberry tch furnishing the lcscious fruit a new generation. ^ PICNIC THE U. F. O. and U. F. W. O. CLUBS will hold their Annual Picnic at LITTLE LAKE Wednesday, Aug. 8, 1928 GOOD PROGRAMME OF SPORTS OLDE TYME DANCING CONTEST BASEBALL MATCH rilion will be open for dancing at 8 p.n GOOD ORCHESTRA Everybody Welcome iBring Your Lunch Cut Sow Thistle Now! A little attention immediately to cutting Sow Thistle will prevent millions of seeds being scattered over yoijir farm and your neighbour's farm. Sow Thistle is one of the most pernicious weeds in the Province. It has been on the increase. Further increase means ' hundreds of thousands of dollars. Get it under control now before- i under control. JOHN S. MARTIN, Minister of Agriculture WALTER H. SMITH, Agricultural Representative it gets your farm FIELD DAYS FOR TOMATO GROWERS OF NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY The annual Field Day of Northumberland Tomato Growers' Association take the form of a motor tour gh Prince Edward County on Wednesday, August 22nd, 1928. Mr. H. C. Cleminson, manager of the Canadian Canners Seed Fair at Wellington, is planning to show the growers the tomato seed growing test plots and together with Mr. Morris Huff, Sec.-Treas. of the Prince Edward Co. branch of the Ontario Vegetable Growers' Association, and Mr. Fred Webster, District Agricultural Representative, are arranging the route, visiting the best fields of tomatoes and some of the most Interesting spots in the County. Another Field Day on Wednesday, August 15th, 1928, in the morning, at the farm of Mr. W. J. Downing, President of the Northuinlberland Tomato Growers' Association, Colborne, has been arranged, wheTe some interesting experiments with fertilizer are being conducted under the supervision of Mr. W. H. Warren, Canning Crop Investigator. Mr. Warren will be i hand to discuss tomato growing nf plo of Mr. Sam Nesbitt, righton, as well several other fields in the Brighton and Colborne districts. CHURCH NOTES UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA Sunday, August 5th, 1928 Colborne: 10.30 a.m.--Sunday School and Public Worship. 7.00 p.m.--Public Worship. Salem: 1.30 p. 2.30 p. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. H. Forde. of Brighton, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Craig of Colborne, wish to express their sincere appreciation for the kindness and symipathy extended to them in their recent sad bereavement; also for the flowers and spiritual offerings. All the way from Minneapolis. Minnesota, a letter came to C. M. Allen & Son, Colborne, last Monday morning, containing an inquiry from a selling house there as to how they figured in selling groceries, and particularly Cream of Wheat, at such reduced prices, as "indicated in your advertisement in The Colborne Express of Thursday, July 12th. 1928." Messrs Allen & Son were naturally quite surprised to find their advertising in The Express bringing an inquiry Knight-^At Coboi from such a distance, as was also Mr. j ital, on Saturday, July H. A. Grant recently when he received j Mr. and Mr*. W. H. Kni an inquiry all the way from Glasgow, ! low, a son. Scotland, offering him a contract for j Bugg--At the General Hospital, Co-a good-sized order for manufactured ; bourg. Ontario, on Saturday, Jcly oods, through having read his i 30th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs. William BIRTHS 1928. to of Wick- advertisemnt in The Expre This great family journal goes far field. Eighty members of the Carruthers family in Northumberland and Durham held a family re-union Friday after-1, July 27, 192S, in Victoria Park, Cobourg. The re-union was held on " occasion of the birthday of Mrs. . Carruthers, Bowmanville, (formerly of Colborne) who was eighty years of age on that date. Refreshments were served in the pavillion, through the courtesy of Stan Pratt, the proprietor, after inch old-time dancing was indulged 1, the music suppliedyfTy the Carruth-rs' own orchcstcafconsisting of two violins and the piano. I/ARKWORTH IN H Joseph Topping, Warkworth, was driving a car which figured in an accident which occurred about two miles of Trenton on the Provincial Highway Sunday. Mrs. Ida Boyd who as riding in an American car suf-red shock and small cuts while her daughter, Nordena, had two teeth knocked out and her lip badly cut. rs. Topping. Garnet Richardson and s sister riding in the Topping car ere also badly shaken up. it the weeds. If weeds can be prevented from maturing seed for one year the task will be lighter the next, C. Bugg' of Colborne. MARRIAGES Cotter-Towerzey--At Christ's Anglican Church, Niagara Falls, Ontario, on Friday, July 20th, 1928, Miss Isabel A. Towerzey to Mr. James Arthur Cotter. DEATHS Craig--In Brighton, on Monday, July 23rd, 1928. Emma Teressa Craig, in her 54th year. Funeral from the residence of her brother-in-law, Mr. H Forde, Chapel St., Thursday, July 20th, at 8.45 a.m.,. to Holy Angel's Church. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Grafton. Deceased was a sister of Mr. Wm. Craig of Colborne. Greenwood--At the residence of her brother. Mr. Allen Watt, Shanty Bay, on the morning of July 30th, 1928, Annie Wilson Watt, beloved wife of Arthur S. Greenwood, formerly of Palmerston and Colborne. Funeral service at above address at 8.30 o'clock Tuesday evening. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Toronto, at 3.30 on Wednesday, August 1st. Short service in Cemetery Chapel. Mr. J. Owen Herity, Industrial Commissioner of Belleville and formerly editor of the Belleville Ontario, has been elected District Deputy Grand Master of Prince Edward District. A.F. & A.M. for the ensuing year. He is a. member of Eureka Lodge, No. 283, Belleville. Several farmers in Lennox and Addington County were recently fined for selling ungraded seed. The Seed Act requires that all seed be graded before being offered for sale.