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f ^ THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18th, 1928 $2.00 a year In advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. FOUR INJURED WHEN CARS CRASH ON PICTON ROAD BOY SERIOUSLY HURT VV. H. Knight, Wife and Son and Jas. Hare, Injured Near Picton Sunday Night--J. W. Branscombe in Other From Belleville Daily Ontario: Four persons, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Knight and son, Clare, of Wicklow. and Mr. Jas. Hare of Colborne, are in Picton General Hospital, the result of 3, serious accident which occurred near Pearsall's Bridge on the Picton provincial Highway at seven o'clock Sunday night, October 14th, 1928. Mr. Knight is badly shaken up and Mrs. Knight received severe scalp wounds and bruised bornes. * The son is the most seriously injured. Dr. Publow who is in attendance fears a fractured skull. The lad was also badly cut by flying glass. Mr. Jas. Hare was cut and bruised ard shaken up, while Mrs. Hare escaped with a shaking up. |Mx. Joseph Wallace Branscombe, the driver of the other car was cut about the chin and legs but the injuries are not of a serious nature. Both cars are complete wrecks, the c;>r driven by Knight being brought to the Hudson-Essex garage of this city. The Essex was crumipled by the force of the impact the blow falling about the middle of the car. The whole side of the car was torn off and thrown sideways into the ditch. The windshield and windows were all broken by the impact. The Ford car which Mr. Branscombe was driving was completely-staved in at the front. Carried to House Dr. Bedell of Bloomfield and Chief Birldell of Picton. were called and the occupants of the cars were removed to the home of W. R. Fox near the scene of the accident. Shortly the ambulance arrived from Picton and took them to that, institution. Provincial Cons-table Morris and Highway Traffic OfficeT Frink were soon on the scene and took charge of the investigation. Cars from every part of Prince Edward were soon on the ground and it is estimated that over five hundered were there. Traffic was completely blocked on the highway and Chief Biddell spent some hours straightening it dui. It is alleged that Branscombe was driving towards Bloomfield and Mr. towards Belleville and that a ; parkea" on the side of the road facing southerly without lights and Branscombe pulled out to pass It at the same time Knight hove in sight. Both pulled to L>void the accident but not sufficiently quick to avoid striking. The cars piled in practically head-on. The Essex car driven by Knight was thrown sideways and Into the ditch while the Branscombe car went off at a tangent. Motorists were following each of the cars and immediately rendered every assistance. The occupants of the Knight car were extricated from their perilous position and taken to Mr. Fox's heme. It was feh red thai Mrs. Knight • and the boy wiuld bleed to death from the cuts received but medical attention arriving quickly helped the situation greatly. A large quantity of blood flowed and it was with difficulty that the road was cleared of the debris. The injured have returned to their At Peterboro Assizes. Hon. Justice Rose presiding, judgment for $1350 and costs was given in favor of Mrs. N. Ruttan against Nigel O'Conor-Fenton and Mrs. A.S. O'Conor-Fenton. Mrs. Ruttan is a widow living in Nor-' wood, and shj alleged that on Oct. 29th, 1927, while walking or a Norwood street, she was hit by a car driven bv Nigel O'Conor-Fenton and owned by Mrs. A.S. O'Conor-Fenton, his mother. Plaintiff claimed $4,000 mother. The plaintiff claimed S4000 damages and costs of action. Mr. Fenton denied operating the car in a negligent or reckless manner. During the hearing of the case the Court learned that one of the members of the jury had been heard to express views on the case outside. One of the jury admitted he had done so, and Justice Rose then dismissed the jury and finished the case himself. COLBORNE SCHOOL BOARD Representative of Safety League to ■ Talk and Show Pictures at Colborne ; 23rd, 1928. Schools, Octc Regular meeting of Colborne Board of Education held Monday evening, October 15th, 1928. Present: J. A. Corbyn. chairman: H. Gale, B. McCracken, H. J. Coyle, H. J. Mayhew, D. W. Church, J. F. Wilson, F. M. Briutnell, H. S. Ke: Ontario Safety League gave no of intention to send a representative to give talks and show motion pictures in Colborne Schools on . morn ing of October 23rd 1928, subject to approval of the Board. They state that during 1927, they gave safety talks and showed motion pictures to the schools of some 74 cities, towns end villages throughout the Provinc?. a;id were delighted to find at the end of the- year that in spite of a large ijicrease of automobile fatalities, 13 less children (16 years of age and under) were killed, that is,, in comparison with 1926. Mr. Brintnel! was appointed to meet the representative and with the Principals arrange for his visit to Report of Attendance Officer was referred back with instructions to tike necessary action regarding absence from school of several pupils. (Monthly albsentee report from Principal Cracknell was also referred to Attendance Officer to investigate Brighton village was visited by shop •eakers in the early hours of Sun- j day morning. The business places of Harry Bird, shoes and gents' furnishings, and Harry Frise, dry ! goods, were both entered and a quan- | tUy of goods taken from each place. I Entrance was gained to the store of Mr. Bird by the breaking of a fan light over a window at the rear of the store. Boots, shoes, collars, shirts, gloves, underwear and clothing was taken. Mr. Prise's store was entered by breaking a cellar window and entering the store by the cellar steps. This store was completely ransacked and a large quantity of merchandise expensive dresses and suits for ladies were taken. The loss in the two stores will amount to over $1,000 and the loss is not covered by insurance. The provincial constable at Brighton, W. H. McBrien was called and took charge of the investigation. Pieces of the glass broken at the two stores carrying finger prints of the alleged shop breakers were secured by the constable and these prints will be used in running to earth the quarry. i nf t - in . - two i The following accounts were pas-High School Central Scietific Co., equipment 15.08 F. M. Brinitiiell, paid for telephoning re engaging teacher 1.05 James Coyle, repair~roof, etc 5.DO H. A. Grant, plastic cement, etc............... 7.75 F. J. Smith, sweeping brush, etc................. 3.20 Barfett Bros., paint and supplies.............. 6.30 Public School W. Youngs, straightening fence etc............... 8.00 F. J. Smith, sweeping brush .. 2.50 Barfett Bros., paint and sup- A large transport truck, with trailer, failed to make the sharpe turn at the High School corner on Wednesday morning, and crashed into a Ford coupe parked in front of Mr. Corn-well's store, smashing a wheel on the latter .The coupe is owned by Mr. George Stillman. Cheese Sold at 21% Cents Belleville, October 13, 1928.--At today's meeting- of the Belleville board 1.680 white and 72 colored were offered. All sold at 21% cents. LATE M RS. ELIZA BETH BUCHANAN The death occurred on Thursday. Oct. 11th, 1928, of Mrs. Elizabeth Buchanan at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Edrwin Adams, on the third concession- of Sidney. Mrs. Buchanan was 83 years of age. She was the widow of the late John Buchanan and they spent most of their lives in the Township of Brighton in Northumberland County. A family of eight all survive, William B. and Mrs. Chas. Turney of Colborne, - Thomas W. of Winnipeg, Mrs. B. C. Fraleigh of Kinder? ley. Sask.. Mrs. C. R. Smith and Mrs. Edwin Mitchell of Toronto, Benjamin of Warkworth and Mrs. Edwin Adams of Sidney. The funeral was held on Saturday from the residence of her daughter. Mrs. Edwin Adams of the third concession of Sidney, the Rev. Mr. Butler officiating at the house and at the grave in Carrying Place Cemetery. There were numerous floral tributes to the memory of the deceased. The bearers were W. Buchanan of Colborne, B. Buchanan of Warkworth, Edwin Adams, C. R. Smith, C. Turney and I. Galana of Trent™. Ontario, where she intends ias for some time. Sfrs. S. E. Turpin and young daughter. Rela. are visiting friends at Oshawa and Hamilton. jkr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Teal and Mr. and}. Mrs. Arthur Quinn spent Sunday with relatives at Wooler. j Inspector George GoodricK of Toronto visited at the home of Mrs. W. S. McDonald last Friday. Capt. Sam Philips and niece, Mrs. Nichols and Mr. Nichols of Port Hope spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. James Redfearn. Mrs. Emily Gerow of Castleton left on Tuesday" for Peterson, Iowa, to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Myrtle VanNess. Mr. and Mrs. R. Gait Carter of Toronto were the guests at his s ev&', Mrs. McKim, The Rectory, their way to Montreal. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Purdy of Bobcaygeon spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. James Redfearn, Lakeport. A number of friends from Castleton, Colborne and Dundonald were seen at Roseneath Fair last Friday and ail .report the best Fair yet. Mr. and Mrs. Alex. M-cColl of Apsley spent last week visiting their daughters, Mrs. W. Masters, Mrs. Clifford Turney and Mrs. Wm. A. Turney. Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Cowie and family have removed to Toronto where Mr.. Cowie has a position as travelling salesman for a firm of furnace manufacturers. Mr. Samuel Jones of Newtonville celebrated his 100th birthday on Oot. 5th, 192S. He was born in a log house just to the east of his present homestead and around it the whole record of his life circles. An interesting incident was the birth of a gre»t grandson on the same date. Cobourg. Oct. 11.--Claude Seager, a 45-year-old farmer residing at Carrying 1 .ace was brought to the Cobourg General Hospital Tuesday e"vening. suffering from severe injuries to his spine, as the result of an eighteen-foot fall from a pear tree, alighting on his shoulders, died last night. He was first taken to Toronto General Hospital for examination by Dr. Galley and Tuesday was brought back to Cobourg, as his sister, Mrs. S. Purser, resides there. He was suffering from a total paralysis of the lower extremities as well as the trunk and hands and anasthesla up to the collar bone. THE NEW MODERATOR Born at Keene. a'-ouie't Ontario village, in 1867, and educated at Mc-Gill University and the Congregational College, Montreal, the tew Moderator of The United Churcii o:' Canada, Rev. William Thomas Gunn. M.A., D.D., is of Scottish descent--his family hail from Caithness--but has spent his whole life in Canada. He was pastor at Cowansville, Que., and Embro, Ont., before being called to be Secretary of Missions for the Congregational Union. For many years he was a leader i-i the movement leading up to the union of 1925. His Moderatorial duties are in addition to his work as secretary of lit- and sionary education for The United Church. He also edits The United Church Record and Missionary Review. Golden opportunity for men, regardless of age, to save money. Call at Hawkins' Store Thursday. October 25 and buy your winter suit or overcoat Thousands of samples to choose from. VAil one price. $24.00 and tailored to rcsuro tco. Fit and wear guaran- SPECIAL SALE HATS Felt and Velour Hats......SPECIAL $2.75 Excellent good quality Velour . . . . , . $3.95 COME EARLY AND GET YOUR CHOICE ! We invite you all to come and see our NEW COATS The Very Latest Styles We also have the new Butterfly Skirts, all colors. Price..............$2.95 A. AZIZ HOUSE BURNED About midnight, Sunday, October 14th, 1928, the house occupied by Mr. Harry Isaac on the farm of P. W. Rixon, Vernonvllle, was burned to the ground, together with practically all the household effects and clothing of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac. Only the quick arrival and hard work of neighbours saved the house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Rixon, and the barn and straw stack, ajll of which were situated close to the burning house, and several times caught fire from falling embers. Mr. Rixon carried only a small insurance on the house, and Mr. Isaac's contents were only partially covered. Colborne Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star held their annual dl wch parade on Sunday evening, October 14th, 1!)2S. when a good turnout of members marched to Colborne United Church. An impressive address was given by the Pastor, the Rev. J. P. Falconer. B.A. Special music included anthems by the choir, solos by Mrs. Sutton and Mr. D. G. Nairn, and voluntaries by the organist, Miss Florence Clarke, all splendidly rend- COMING EVENTS Afternoon Tea every Saturday afternoon, 2 to 6 o'clock, at Colborne Public Library. All cordially invited. Thursday, November 29th, 1928, the Ladies' Aid of Colborne United Church will hold a Chicken Supper in the S. S. hall. Admissioij,-&0c. Thursday, October 25th, is the "Day for Men." Drop in Hawkins' store and save $10.00 by buying your suit and Overcoat. Tailored to measure for $24. The Willing Workers of St. An-dr<w's Presbyterian Church, Colborne, vill hold their annual Bazaar and Chicken Pie Supper on Thursday, Pec. fith, 1928. Big Special--Opera House, Colborne Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 22 and 23-- Your own movie presents Richard Barthelmess in "The Patent Leather Kid." See advt. WON "TWO LOVERS CONTEST" Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Vosbourg, who were marired at Grafton, Ont., in 1858, and who have been residents of Rochester for the past 55 years, the first prize in the unusual est put on by the Rochester Theatre and Democrat and Chronicle. es were offered for the couple who had been married for the longest period. Mr. and Mrs. Vosiburg were ab6ut to celebrate the 70th anniversary of their wedding. irmers are you carrying lights oi • horse-drawn vehicles at night' The kn " Grand Concert VICTORIA OPERA HOUSE, COLBORNE ^Monday Evening, Oct. 29 "Dixieana in Old Kentucky" Presented by talent from Hastings United Church, under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of Colborne United Church. Cast of Characters: Dixie..............Miss Ada Bonds Kate..........Miss Hazel McDonald Dixieana............Mrs. E. Elliott Colonel..........Mr. Howard Fairman Paul Shelby......Mr. Everett Fairman Howard Northcot . . . . Mr. Victor German Old Mose..........A Faithful Servant Black Face Specialties Comic Solos and Duets A THREE ACT SOUTHERN DRAMA with good clean comedy. They say if you laugh you'll grow fat. Weigh yourself before you come! Reserved seats 50c. Rush seats 35c Victoria Opera House, Colborne 2Nights, Monday & O Tuesday, Oct. 22, 23 YOUR OWN MOVIE - presents - Richard Barthelmes "ThePatent Leather Kid" This is one of the best pictures of the year. The management is under considerable expense in securing an early booking of this super-feature. All come! j Owing to the length of the program show starts early. 8 p.m. sharp Prices 35c and 20c Talent Euchre--In Trinity Church Parish Hall, Friday evening, October 19th, 1928. Refreshments will be served. Everybody welcome. Come and bring a friend! Admission 25c. A Dance will be given in the Town Hall, Colborne, Wednesday evening, October 24th, 1928, in aid of Trinity Church Talent Fund. Dancing to start at 8 o'clock. Admission 50c. Round and square dancing. The Ladies' Aid of Colborne United Church will present the play, ';The Old Homestead," in the Town Hall, Brighton, on Friday evening, October 19th, 1928, under the auspices of the Ladies'* Aid of Brighton United Church. Reserved seat tickets and plan of hall at usual place, Brighton. Gospel Train on the Halleluiah Line to Heaven. Scenery unsurpassed. Via Calvary, The River of Life, Paradise Garden, and through the Valley of the Shadow of Death by daylight. This train will stop at Castleton, Sunday, October 21s>, 2.30 and 7 p.m. The Fishers of Men Band, Toronto, The regular monthly meeting of Wicklow and Vernonville Women's Institute will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Fenton on Th October 25th, at 2.30 p.m. Day will be observed and an address lelivered by Dr. Hutchinson. Programme committee: Mrs. Ed. Kern-aghan, Mrs. Floyd Williams, Miss H. Osborne, Mrs. H. Fiske, Mrs. C. B. Turk. All interested are invited to attend. Florence E. Hall. Sec. The fall sittings of the supreme iurt of Ontario, both jury and non jury, and including criminal and civil cases, will open at Cobourg before Hon, Mr. Justice Raney on Monday " -noon. November 5. 1928. CARD OF THANKS Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Church wish to thank their friends and neighbours their assistance during their re-Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Rixon, also Mr and Mrs. H. A. Isaac, wish to thank their neighbours and friends for their help Sunday night at the fire. Only for the help so promptly given, other buildings could not possibly have been saved. ___AUCTION SALE Friday, October 26th, 1928-- Farm Stock and implements, hay, grain, etc. of Mrs. Andrew Spear, lots 32 and 33. Con. 1, Haldimand Township, 1% miles north of Brookside. No reserve as farm is rented. Usual terms with 12 mouths' credit T. A. Noble, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALES OSCAR C. MORGAN, Auctioneer, Hilton, Ontario Saturday, October 20th, 1928--Auction Sale of V. C. Chapman, village of Brighton. High class household furniture, 1 door west of Dominion Canners. Positively no reserve. Saturday, October 27th, 1928--Auction siale of high-class dairy cows, Ifarm stpek and implements, hay, grain, horses, etc. of Wm. Harvey, con 3, Brighton township, near Breeze school. Thursday, November 1st, 1928--Auction Sale of high-class farm stock, , dairy cows, horses, hay, grain and implements of Hicks Bros., 1 mile north of Hilton. Positively no reserve as Hicks Bros, are going to England. Tuesday, November 6th, 1928--Auction Sale of Mr. John Quinn, Brighton Township, con. 3, 1 mile west of Wade's Corners, choice high-grade dairy' cows. No reserve as '•Mir. Quinn is moving away. DEATHS Crealock--At Morganston, on Monday, October 15th, 1928, Annie Crealock, in her 74th year. Interment in Burleigh--In Cramahe Township, on Sunday, October 14th, 1928, Mrs. Delia Burleigh, in her 55th year. Interment in Castleton Cemetery. Ryckman--In Trenton on Saturday, October 13th. 1928, Edward Ryckman, aped 25 years, 11 months and 7 days. lEvtrn.tnt in Stockdaie Cemetery.