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p 62nd Year No. 50 THE COLBORNE EXPRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 1928 $2.00 a year in advance: $2.50 to U.S.A. COLBORNE COUNCIL ; COL. NEIL F. MacNACHTAN ---- DROPS DEAD IN OFFICE The monthly meeting of Colborne i -- Council was held Friday evening, Dec-1 Veteran Clerk-Treasurer of Counties eniiber 7th, 1928, owing to the Reeve j of Northumberland and Durham, having to attend Counties Council,! Had Distinguished Military Career. the opening session of which was ; -j-- fixed for Monday. I Col. Neil F. MacNachtan, Counties Present: C. M. Finkle, Reeve, B. H I Clerk and Treasurer, dropped dead in Ccyle F C Morrow nii office in the town hall, Cobourg, A by-law 'was passed providing for j ^"day afternoon, December 10th, holding the nominations and elections ! 1*28 about two hours before the open-o« Reeve and Councillors for 1929, !?« ot th.e United Counts \NDSON OF HENRY HICKS DIES FROM INJURIES IN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDEN ing Sn< Reason for Crash and three School Trustees for 1929-30. Nominations to be held Monday, Dec. 3j st, 1928, from 7.30 to 8.30 p.m. If voting is required to determine the elections, polls will be opened from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Mondav fr. January as follows: Sub-Division No. 1--At or near the ^-ICouneil Chamber; J. F. Wilson Deputy Returning Officer; John T. Gordon, Poll Clerk. * Pub-Division No. 2--At or near Scott and Morrow's store house; W 4 Moore, Deputy Return-lug Oft. „-r; Fred Armstrong, Poll Clerk. iMessrs. F. M. Brintnell and J. F. Wilson addressed the Counc half of the Curling Club, n that the 1927 taxes (in ar the curling rink be reduced to rate of assessment as for 1928. motion the request was granted The payment of following am was confirmed. Jos. Farrell, % mo. salary Ray Montgt Proi humiberland and Durham, son, Edward, who acts as assistant to his father, was the only office at the time. Death was due to apoplexy. Mr. MacNachtan had been ai ed win the Council for 60 yea father, E. A. MacNachtan held the office before him from 1873 to 1891. He was appointed to fill that office following his father's death and has held it for the past 40 He was born in Newcastle, Ont., 81 yy i years ago, but moved to Cobourg Oil. ~-r; i v,js ear]y youth, and had since r- s:d~d there. He had a distinguished id J. F. record as a member of the Dominion 1 in be-1 Volunteer Militia, joining the Cobourg luesting j heavy battery as a gunner in 1868 and ear) on . in 1891 he received his commission, ime ] in 1911 he was in command of the On j Canadian Artillery team that visited I England when he was awarded a nts companionship in the Victoria Order. I He retired with the rank of Colonel, .ten Davidson called Treas, lute B. Bricco. park. . Board Education. Board Education Jos. Farrell, V2 i Ray Montgomery, G. M. Peebles Es Bell Tel. Co., De H. S. Keyes, expenses Ji Court Voters' Lists.. H. S. Keyes, D. C. Clerk Wm. Usher. D. C. Bailiff W. G. Grant, heavv ire ing. and sundry ivpairi Standard Garage, inst pumrp on fire engine, ga Reynolds & Keating, gro 12.50 j of the Council at 3 o'clock and ad-! .journed the session for one week. 6.96 -'- 1.00 STRESS NEED FOR 1(500.00 j GREATER CO-OPERATION h^eam , lights , 13.75 | Cobourg, Dec. 11th.--In addressing 37.50 I the Cobourg Rotary Club at its regu-7.50 Mar weekly luncheon at tb,« British 130.53 Hotel here, M. E. Maybee. Wooler, 2.50 I M. P. for Northumberland County, ! stressed the need of greater oo-opera-8.04jtion between rural and urban muni-* 8.00 1 cipalities in order to obtain the best 8.00 results for both. Mr. Mavbee referred t- - j also to Northumberland County's high FROM TALENT FUNDS From the Brockport, N.Y., Republic. November 29th, 1928, we take the following account of an automobile accident, in which Dan Davis, a grandson of Mr. Henry Hicks, a former well known resident of Colborne, was fatally injured on Sunday, Nov. 25th, 192S. Deceased's mother was formerly known as Jennie Hicks. "Daniel G. Davis, semi-pro baseball player, aged 22, died Tuesday n ing at 7 o'clock, following an accident which occurred Sunday morning abcut 10 o'clock on the Million Dollar Highway when he. through a blinding snow storm, crashed into another car near Spencerport. "The oar driven by Davis was ovei turned in a snowbank. In the encoum er his skull was fractured and he wa injured internally. "Mr. Davis was a graduate of the Brockport High School, Class '25 and entered Ann Arbor College, Michigan, in the same year. "Surviving him are his widow, Helen Higgins Davis, his daughter, Helen Higgins Davis, his daughter. Jeanne, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Meyer, his grandfather. Mr. Henry Hicks, all of Brockport. and his uncle. Dr. Jacob Hicks rf Ilean. "The funeral will take place from the family residence. 50 Monrce Ave., Friday at 3 o'clock. Rev. Henry W. Stevens officiating. Interment will be Garland Cemtery." Miss Culver is offering hats from $1.00 to $4.00 during the month of December. Come early and get your leld f Trinity Church, plw One Dollar invested in a year's subsoriptioi to the improved Familj --Herald and Weekly Star of M-;urea will bring the farmer better dividends than one hundred dollars in the bank. The farmer', wives, daughters and sons, get free, the best magazine . Dec. 7th, 1928. The eeds of the Talents were brought hat afternoon and amounted to $400, and there are several more j aar from. The Ladies' Aid wishes lank everyone, far and near, for liberal support. COLBORNE TAXES Dec. 14 unpaid on that date will bf jrllected with the 3% penalty and costs added. PERSONAL Mrs. W. A. Moore spent the week end with her daughter in Oshawa. Mrs. S. E. Turpin and daughter, Reta. are visiting friends in Belleville. Bolleville Daily Ontario: Mrs. Nellie Taylor of Castleton is visiting Mrs. 1 hos. Henderson of Rossmort. Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. McCracken of Cobourg spent Sunday with his mcther, Mrs. W. J. McCracken. Mt. S. W. Reynolds returned home last week from a business trip to j Calgary. Alberta, and other Western j M:,'. Douglas Mayhew and Miss Ruth ' Mayhew of Napa nee spent Sunday here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. { H .;. Mayhew. and a Frequent Visitor at Colborne A telegram has been received from Rapid City, South Dakota, that John E. Connell. age 21, only son of Jerram and Georgie Connell, of Flushing, N. Y., was instantly killed in a motor accident Saturday, November Dec. 8th, 1928. A room mate is taking the body to New York for burial. No further particulars have been received as yet. "Jack'; was well known in Colborne, having spent his holidays (while attending Upper Canada College) with his grandmother, Mrs. Geo. I. Mer-riman, who at present is with Mr. and Mrs. Connell. 36 Bowne St., Flushing, Long Island, N.Y. CERS-ELECT FOR 1929 O.E.S.; PRESBYTERIAN YC --- WIN IN DEBATE Ai) Interesting meeting of Colborne _ Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, . The Debating Union of Young was held Tuesday evening, Dec. 11th. ' - COMING EVENTS Keep in mind the. High School Concert, Victoria Opera House, Colborne, Dec. 21st, 1928. Don't forget the date--January 1st, 1929--Trinity Church Play, in Opera House, Colborne. A Charity Tea will be held by the U.F.W.O., from 3 to 5 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, December 18th, 1928, in the Club Rooms, Colborne. All are invited to attend. A Christinas Tree will be given in Sharon Church under the auspices of the Sunday School on Thursday evening, December 20th, 1928. A good programme is being prepared. Admission 25c. All welcome. 50-2 CARD OF THANKS After the initiation of candidates, the election of officers for 1929 held. At the close a social hour spent. The officers-elect i below. These .will be installed and invested aT the legular meeting of Chapter, Tuesday evening, Jan. 14th. 1929. when the rest of the offi •s will be appointed. Officers-Etect for 1929 Sister Kathleen Scripture, W. Matrc Brother D. C. Peebles Sister Edna Moore. . Brother-J. H. Hubble Vera McCracken . . Treasurer Brother A. G. Cracknell . . Secretary Sister Mabel Wolfraim .. Conductr Sister Florence Cracknell. Associat Sister Catharine Craig . . .. Auditor Sifter Willena Keys......Auditor Brother H. S. Keyes......Audil Sister Jessie Dudley......Trustee Sister Florence Cracknell .. Trustee Brother T. Palen . . . . Read the Condensed i at the Jewellery Store Gifts for Men Gifts for Ladies Cuff Links......$ 1 00 to $10 00 String of Pearls. .$ 5.00 to $25.00 3 00 to 8 00 Gold Necklaces . . 5.00 to 25 00 Signet Rings . . 3 00 to 10 00 Gold Umbrella .. 5.00 to 10 00 Watch Chains. . . . 3 00 to 10 00 Manicure Setts . . 3.00 and up 10 00 to 25 00 Rings........ 5.00 to 100 00 Tie Pins ...... 1 00 to 20 00 Bracelet Watches 10.00 and up Military Brushes . . 3 00 to 7 00 Ear Rings...... 1.00 to 3 00 Fountain Pens . . 2 50 to 5 00 Ivory Lamps . . . . 6.50 and up Tie Clips...... 1 00 to 3 00 Bar Pins...... 1.00 to 25 00 Cigarette Cases . . 00 to 6 50 Signet Rings .... 2.50 and up Eversharp Pencils 1 00 to 5 00 Waterman's Pens 2.50 and up Masonic Emblems 1 00 and up Ivory Pieces.....50 and up Silver Pudding Dishes Gifts for the Family Silver Tea Setts Carving Setts Cut Glass Water Setts Chest of Silver Mantle Clocks Don't Forget Your Eyes--We Fit All Kinds of Eye Glases and Spectacles All Goods Purchased This Week Engraved FREE. Store Open Evenings. By paying a small deposit any article will be laid away until Xmas. H. J. MAYHEW JEWELLER and OPTOMETRIST Friday, Dec. 14th. 1928. is the date for the Public School Concert, Colborne. Read the Condensed Ads on Page BIRTHS Carr-- n Brighton Township, on Tuesday November 20th, 1928, to Mr. and Mrs Wm. Carr, a son, William MARRIAGES Armstrong-Hare--On Monday, Dec. 3rd, 1928, at Trinity United Church parsonage. Cobourg. Rev. W. A. Tan-ton officiating. George Henry Arm-stiong of Lamhton County, to Mrs. Helena Augusta Hare of Brighton. DEATHS Peoples' Societies of Peterborough Presbytery engaged in some of their preliminary debates on Tuesday evening of this week, when Colborne and Lakeport met the Warkworth and Cobourg Societies, respectively. The subject was the same in both "Resolved, that the instalment plan of buying is detrimental to the individual and to the prosperity of the country at large." At Warkworth Misses Mabel Rose and Isabel Bryce of St. Andrew's Young People's Society. Colborne, supporting the negative side of the resolution, crossed swords with Messrs. Reginald McCann and Gordon McCubbin, and for quality and presentation of argument carried the favorable decision of all the judges. Those who accompanied the fair debaters came home loud in their praises of Colborne's representatives. In St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Lake-port. Mr. P. M. Peebles and Miss Martha Coffey argued for the affirmative side of the subject, and in strength of material and delivery, and particularly in retort, far out-distanced their competitors, Mr. Cameron and Miss Runciman. Here, too. all the judge gave their verdict in favor of the home team. At some future date the winners of Lakepcrt will he victors in the contest between Port Hope and Bowmanville, ind the Coiborne champions will try their steel against those who lead in the Campbellford-Hastings end of the Mr. and Mrs. Harry Isaac wish to press their grateful appreciation and thanks to friends of Castleton, Lake-port, Fenella, and other places for the numerous useful articles received to replace the household effects lost in the Are which destroyed their heme recently. On behalf of the British and Foreign Bible Society, the President of the Colborne Branch, Mr. W. A. Moore, offers grateful thanks to the collectors, Miss Oliver, who collected $39.00; Mrs. W. E. Eakins $20.00, and Mrs. Theobald $3.50, for their splendid work; and also to all who so willingly and liberally subscribed to this worthy cause. POST--WHITNEY Trinity United Church parsonage. Hastings, was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on Tuesday evening, December 4th, 1928, when Laura, daughter of Norris and Mrs. Whitney Havelock, was united in marriage Mr. Bruce Post, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Post of Oak Lake. Rev. A. Carman Hie officiating. The bride attended by Miss Feen Forbes -laveloci; while Mr. Harry Whit-brother of the bride, assisted groom. Mr. and Mrs. Post will ie at. Oak Lake. Read the Condensed Ads on Page 5 CAR OF SALT The undersigned expects a car of salt at the C. N. R. Station, Colborne, next week. For information phone or call S. RICE Phone 120rl2 COLBORNE SAN DERCOCK--JEWELL At eleven o'clock on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 1928, Trinity United Church parsonage, Hastings, was the scene of a, pretty wedding, when Rev. A. Carman Hie united in marriage, Lillian Maud, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Jewell of Dartford, to Eric George, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Sander-:ock of Fenella. Miss Lila Jewell, uster of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, while Mr. Gordon Sandercock, brother of the groom was best man. The bridal party left by auto for lome of the bride's parents, where a wedding dinner was served to the immediate friends of the bride and groom. During the afternoon, the happy couple left on an extended trip to Oshawa, Toronto, and other west-»rrDoiiits..<m their j-eturn. Mr. and Sfriirr"rcocK wni resitu- on the farm in Haldimand Township which for three generations has been occupied by the Sandercock family. The best wishes of a large circle of friends are extended to Mt. and Mrs. Sandercock. CHANGE OF BUSINESS The Blacksmith Business, carried on in Colborne for a number of years by Mr. W. G. Grant, is now conducted under the firm name of GRANT & YARROW, who thank their many patrons for their patronage, and solicit new customers. A prompt settlement of outstanding accounts will be very much appreciated. Grand Concert Under the Auspices of Colborne Public School Victoria Opera House COLBORNE Friday Evening, Dec. 14th SONGS, CHORUSES, DRILLS, DIALOGUES and RECITATIONS Doors open at 7.30 Admission 35 cents Program at 8 ALL COME ! Mccracken--com rie A quiet but pretty wedding took place at Sr. Peter's rectory, Cobourg, or. Saturday. Nov. 17th, 1928. when Mary Anne, youngest daughtei of Mr. Charles Comrie and the late Mrs. Comrie, was united in marriage to Harry J. McCracken, son of Mrs. W. J McCracken. of. Colborne. Rev. Dr. T. S. Boyle performed the ceremony. The bride was charmingly gowned in blue crepe de chine with black needle point coat and hat. She was attended by her sister. Miss Evelyn Comrie, and the groom bv Michael O'Brien. After the ceremony the happy couple left for a trip to west- n points. On their return they will side in Cobourg. Previous to the marriage a miscellaneous shower was held at the e of Miss Jessie Kennedy, Cobourg, where the bride received many beautiful gifts. Beauty Shoppe CHURCH ST. - AUCTION SALE AUCTION SALE OF TIMBER On Deeemlber 18th, 1928, at the hour f 2 o'clock, an auction sale of pine imber will be held between con. 8 lit? 9, lot 32, Cramahe, immediately rest of Mr. Grills. L. C. MURPHY, AUCTION SALES S. E. ROBINSON, Auctioneer. Tuesday, December 18th, 1928, at 1.30 p.m. sharp--Farm stock, implements, hay, oats, potatoes, etc., ths property of Nyram Puffer, Lot 11, 'Con. 7, Cramahe Township. No reserve. Usual terms with 10 months icredit. S. E. Robinson, Auctioneer. AUCTION SALES Tuesday, December 18th, 1928, at 1 p.m. sharp--Auction sale of Mr. iMoore, 2nd Con., Brighton Township, better known as The s. Tweedle farm. Horses, cows, hay and grain. No reserve as Mr. Moore is giving