Daily British Whig (1850), 9 Jan 1925, p. 14

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Just another savings demonstration on which extra money is pocketed by yourself, 207% Discount Off all Trousers Match up your Coat and Vest with a new pair of Trousers. Here's a sale that offers just what" you want at prices that save. 75-79 BROCK STREET If Off Your Route It Pays To Walk™. THE DAILY. BRITISH SUING URBAN SNIDER FOR SIN OF $500 'For Shooting of Percy Clark, Aged Sixteen, at Odessa, | on Oct. 31st. . Cunningham & Smith, eolicitors, | acting for Percy Clarke, aged six- | teen years, who was shot on the eve- | ning of October 31st, 1924, in the village of Odessa, have entered an action at the Cogrt House to recover damages amounting to $5,000, from Urban Snider, general merchant at Odessa. Although both the plaintiff land | the defendant restde in the county of Lennox and Addington, it has been decided that the case will be heard in Kingston at the next sitting of the supreme court of Ontario. The legal documents have already been filed with the local clerk of the court, It will be remembered that Percy Clarke, in company with a number of other boys from the village, went out on Hallowe'en night for the. pur- pose of making the rounds of the village. They visited the home of Urban Snider, and while near the back door of his home, Clarke was shot. The bullet entered the front of his body, going through his lung and lodging in the back. At first it was feared that he would dle, but due to the skill of the doctors treat- ing him-at the Kingston ~Géneral Hospital, his life was saved, and he was able to proceed home ten days after the accident happened. Snider was arrested on the night in question, taken to Napanee, and detained in fail until his trial which took place a short time ago. He was charged with shooting with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and also. ghooting with intent. The jury found the accused "not guilty" on both counts, and he was given his free- dom. EASTERN ONTARIO POWER CONVENTION Is to Be Held In Brockville on the 22nd of * January-- Executive Prepares. Mr. J. M. Campbell attended the executive meeting of the Eastern Power Association held in Brockville on Thursday at which arrangements were made for a gathering of -all the municipalities of the district from Kingston to Cornwall and back to Renfrew to discuss the question of electric power for this area. This convention will be held in Brockville on the 22nd of January and will be | addressed by various notables, in- | cluding ex-mayor McGuire of To- ronto. All interested municipalities will be represented by delegations. ANDERSON'S LARGER MARKET SERVICE : ITY LARGER MARK 'Phones Retail Order t 2600, 2601, 2602. Business Office 365w, Account- (] tite BEM. Wholesale Office 1767. Branch Store: 388 GRANULATED SUGAR Cut from solids 10 Ibs. 75c. 38c. Ib. CREAMERY BUTTER Friday and Saturday Export Quality Steer and Heifer ves unens Thick Rib Roasts, Ib. .....18¢ Cente' Brisket, 1b. «213.204. Roasts, :+.20c, | Nock of Beef, 1b. ......18)%¢c. (whole), Ib. ..... 9¢c.| ASK FOR RECIPES for utilir- Kidney, Ib ........10¢ ing the cheaper cuts of Beet. CHOICE LOCAL BEEF ;- Exceptional values for the week-end Hamburg Steak «++ +8 Ibs. 28e¢. Rump Roasts, Ib. .......15¢. whole, 1b. ...... Be. LE ( by ...dv Tc. Steak Mines ...... 2 lbs. 235c. CORNED SPECIAL risks § B10 10 108, ID cous. iiiinns BO uta, 8 to 38 Waal ens venir aang ine raflo, ed Now Fairly Plentiful 1 AB. nn aud 2 RR 'Sh : rter ir 2 3 Ib. for .... i 49c. Kingston Rotary Club §hoe and Bsking Fund The following additional dona- tions to the fund were announced on Friday morning: $339--Previously acknowledged. $6--Van Luven Bros. $2--Dr. de L. Campbell, A. E, Day, D. B. Murray, L Cohen. $1--Miss A, M. Going. -------------------- The Week of Prayer. Thursday evening's meeting of the week of prayer services was held in St. James' church and presided over by the Rev. T. W. Savary. Mr. MW. Harlow, general secretary of the Y.M.C.A., spoke on the subject of "Canada's Opportunity at Home and Abroad." At home, according to the speak- er, Canada's great opportunity is in making the Christian way of life the real and vital thing to all hei peéeo- Jou and her supreme opportunity abroad is in helping to make this re- Ligion known to the non-Christian world. Mr. G. B. Hague read the {esson and Archdeacon Dobbs closed the meeting with prayer. Friday night the last meeting of the series will be held at the First Baptist church. Prof..J. F. McFad- yen will speak on the subject of im- temmaticnal relationships and wonld peace. 'Will Not Run. Mr. J. H, Jarvis, who was nomin- ated on Wednesday as candidate for aldermanic honors in St. Lawrence wand, announces that he will not oun. He Yingis tut 5 view uf He big majority secured by Mr. A PRISONER DIES OF HEART FAILURE {Drops to' Walk at Penitentiary While Shovelling Snow-- Long-Term Man. James Robinson, aged sixty who, was sentenced at Sudbury on October 30th, 1909, to a term of twenty- eight years in the Portsmouth peni- tentiary, dropped on the sidewalk in front of the prison on Friday morn- ing at 8.20 o'clock and died later. Convict Robinson, who had served over fifteen years of his sentence, was a well behaved prisoner and] during the past few years had been employed doing work on the road- way in front of the penitentiary. On Friday morning he ate his break- fast as usual, and was out in front of the gate shovelling snow from the -walk when he was taken ill. The guard on duty on the wall saw him fall and immediately gave the alarm. One of the prison sleighs, which had just gone out of the gate and was on the way to the quarry .in charge of a couple of convicts was close by when Convict Robinson fell to the ground. When picked up Robinson was still breathing, and was rushed to the prison hospital where he died within ten minutes afterwards. The prison physician, Dr. W. G. Anglin, stated that death was due to heart failure. Coroner R. J. Gardiner was, noti- fled and an inquest will be held, . SUING FOR $120 DAMAGES For Injuries Caused By His Assail- ants at Arden. For the next sitting of the Divi- | slon court which will be held at Arden on Wednesday, Jan. 14th, 'when Judge Madden will preside, Ross Barr, mail carrier apd tax col- lector, at Arden, has ente) an ac- tion to recover damages from Char- les and Cecil Barker of the same vil- lage. The amount of the claim is $120 which the plaintiff claims he is entitled to for injuries which he received when assaulted by the two defendants, It will be remembered that over a year ago the defendants appeared before Judge Lavell on the charge of assaulting and doing grievous bodily harm to Mr. Barr. The judge found both men guilty and imposed a heavy fine and they were bound over to keep the peace for a period of two years. According to tha evidences' sud 'mitted at the trial, Barr, who is a relative of the Barker Bros. was attacked by the defendants in this action and badly injured. He was confined to his home for some time after the assault took place and is now claiming damages for the sama. T. J. Rigney, K.C., is acting for 'Mr. Barr aad W. 8. Herrington, K. C., Napanee, will act for the de- 'fendants. Charles Barker is at the present time in the United States. Wins Trip To Miss Madeline Vanderburg was successful in securing the highest standing among the girlg taking part in the Lansdowna_ district in the judging competition staged during the past season and consequently was advised by the agricultural re- presentative of the départment that a championship prize, consisting of a trip to the International lve stock exposition at Chicago had been awarded to her. To Conduct Military Courses, Several members of the instrue- tional cadre of the local militia headquarters will leave to conduct provisional courses at centres with- in the district. 8. M. Dryden and 8. 1. Frape go to Ottawa to the pro- visional machine gun and infantry schools. Sergeant Majors Halloway and Thomas go to the infantry school at Peterboro, and 8. M. Tur- ner t9 the one at Cornwall. Addressed Rotarians. Mayor Thomes B, Angrove was a guest of the members of the Ro- tary Club, at their noon-day lunch- eon in the British-American hotel on Friday, and was alsp the speak- er of the day. Mayer Angrove dealt with the financing and operating of the city's business in an able ad- dress. A report of his addr will {appear in Saturday's A Real Bargain in Men's Odd Vests. We have a quantity of all wool extra heavy men's odd vests which were regular $2. 50. value, to go at $1.75, sizes 88 to 44. The Lion Clothing Co. 3 / Look for :Acclamation. In civic circles on Friday, an acclamation wes looked for in St. Lawrence ward for Joseph Nash as alderman. The other candidates nominated are not expected to quality. The time for receiving qualification papers expires at 9 o'- clock to-night, 3% Kingston Choral Society "Ancient Mariner," Grant Hall, Jeu. 14th. ALLY MEMORANDUM. SR RT lr Stock-taking | Clearance. Of Ladies' & \Misses' DRESSES Our racks must be cleared by January 20th. In or der to do this we have reduced prices and are offering you the most remarkable values of the season. Usual Prices, $18.50 to $22.50 In this collection you will find at-- tractive models -- carefully finished from Wool Crepe, Silk Knit, Canton Crepe and Flannel. ' There are Stripe patterns, Check effects and plain shades--Navy, Black, Brown, Sand and Brick. Reduced to 10% ; Usual Prices, $22.50 to $30.00 __Decidedly smart and stylish models are included in this lot. Very beauti- - ful fabrics -- Canton Crepe, Satin, Wool Crepe, Crepe de Chene, Silk Knit, Velvet and Charmeuse Combi- nation. Shades of Navy, Brown, Sand, Pumpkin, Jade, Grey, Copen and Black are available. Reduced to $1350 Usual Prices, $35.00 to $50.00 .+ Here we offer some of the foremost modes--charming frocks--wonderful- ly finished--alluringly trimmed. We mention Figured Crepe, Satin, Crepe de Chene, Georgette, Canton Crepe, and the colors: Cocoa, Brown, Nigest: Rose, Navy and Black. Reduced to $250 09 ~ John Laidlaw & Son, Ltd. 170 Phen Stregt

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