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Zz Vol. 25; No. 46 HAILEYBURY, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20th, 1930 Subscription Rate: $1.50 per year Public Library May Be Established Here} Committee has been gathering information and will re- port next week Prospects are that Haileybury will have a public library some- time this year, if a movement un- der way at the present can be successfully The project has been talked over two or three times since the big fire. carried out. when the old library was destroy- ed along with about three quart- ers of the town, but it appeared to be too big a project to carry through. Perhaps of the greatest obstacles was the entire one lack of an available building or location of any kind. it is be overcome preliminary This, believed, can now and already some work has been done and it is hoped that within a reasonable time concrete in the way of a proposal will be ready to place before the local people. The matter was discussed some weeks ago at a meeting of the Rotary Club, the organization that is rapidly making a name for itself in the town, with the result that a committee was appointea to gather all available data on the subject and to investigate the possibilities of securing a build- ing or sufficient space in a proper location, This committee will make its report to the Rotary Club next week and, while no de- finate steps have been taken to- wards organization, it is stated that the members have a definite proposal to make. It is under- stood that a suitable place will be available in the near future and that from all angles the propos- ition appears to be one that can be easily carried out. The lack of a library has been keenly felt in Haileybury during the past few years. The benefits to be derived from such an instf- tution, both from the standpoint of education and entertainment, are too well known to require comment, and the provisions for assistance from the provincial government in establishing and carrying on a library are such that it should be possible for any town of this size to maintain one. It is expected that before the end of the present month definite steps will be taken in the matter. something Takes Important Office Rt. Hon. Hugh who recently was Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in succession to Viscount Sumner, has been made chairman of the committee appointed by Britain to inquire into the relations of industry and the banks. MeMillan, appointed British COBALT LADY FALLS ON STREET; DIES BEFORE THE DOCTOR ARRIVES Mrs. Chas. Riopelle, a resident of Cobalt for about 20 years, was stricken suddenly with heart fail- ure while walking on Lang Street on Tuesday evening, collapsed and had to be carried into the nearest house, where she passed away before medical aid could ar- rive. She was 63 years of age and leaves her husband, three sons and three daughters. Mrs. Riopelle was going out with some friends to spend the evening when she was stricken. She had been in her usual health, with no signs of trouble up to the time slte left her home and only a few minutes elapsed between the time she first felt ill until she fell on the street. She came to Cobalt from Buckingham, Que. SS Suffers Painful Injury at Wright Hargreaves Mine Mr. Foster Rice, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rice, Browning St., met with a painful accident to his eye, while at work with the en- gineering staff of the Wright |Hargreaves Mine, Kirkland Lake. \In the performance of his duties a sharp sliver of rock cut his eye severely, necessitating his remov- al to a hospital at Toronto. He was accompanied to the city by | his sister, Miss M. E. Rice, R.N. 'Approve Principle of Grant Fourth Trial | Seven Ye Year Terms. ee Church i Bicaboresy will adopt new system where concurrance found The principle of pastorates for ministers of the United Church of Canada was ap- proved at the February meeting of the Temiskaming Presbytery of that denomination, held in New Liskeard at the week end. A recommendation on the subject submitted by the Oxford and received endors- ation after discussion by mem- bers of Presbytery. It provides that a minister is to be stationed with his congregation for seven years, instead of four, as at pres- ent, provided there is mutual concurrance between pastor and people, and the matter of renew- al of the pastorate would come up automatically at the end of the seventh year, although provision is made for an earlier change, if desired by either party to the ag- reement. At the end of seven years, the pastorscould be invited to remain for another term of similar length, on the same un- derstanding. The question of civil marriages in Ontario will be raised at the May meeting of the Presbytery. At the recent session, notice was given that a resolution bearing on this matter would be submit- ted for consideration in view of the fact that the subject is to be brought before the June Confer- ence in Toronto. The resolution to be introduced at the Temisk- aming Presbytery, which includes all the United churches between Temagami and Noranda, will urge the advisability of makink some provision for civil marriage in this province by properly-des- ignated officials in the case where the principals to the wedding do not wish to subscribe to the vows of any particular religious body. An interesting debate is anticip- (Continued on Page 4) was Presbytery, seven-year | is \¢ of Damage Action, Appeal of See from aed is granted by the Appel- ate Division i A fourth trial of the action of S. Alexander for damages against the Canadian National Railways, will be the result ofa judgment | of the Apellate Division at Os- goode Hall, Toronto, this week. Three times has Alexander sought to collect damages from the railway for injuries received when he was thrown from a mov- ing train at Ke ipuskasing, the ac- |tions being heard in Haileybury. On the first occasion the jury a- warded the plaintiff four thous- and dollars, to cover his hospital bill and compensation for the time he was laid up through the loss of part of a leg which resulted from the fall. The railway ap- pealed and at the next trial the Stays Vanished been found discovery leader of the Russian eviles in Europe who mysteriously vanished on January 26th in Paris. It is fear- far which will lead to the of General Koutiepoff, Nothing has so jury failed to agree. The third|ed that he had been kidnapped by time the case came before Mr. Soviet agents Justice Raney last April, when damages of $10,000 was set by the jury. The present decision is the result of another appeal by the railway. The case was arg- ued for Alexander by A. G. Slaght, K:C, while D. L. Mc- Carthy, K.C., and R. E. Laidlaw appeared for the Railway. The Mail and Empire says: "Appeal allowed and new trial ordered. Costs of appeal to res- pondent in any event. Costs of new trial in the discretion of the trial judge. In their reasons for judgment their lordships, after mentioning that the action had already been tried three times refer to contradictory nature of the evidence, and the vagueness of the jury's answers to the questions submitted to them and add "so long as councel are wil- ling to be content with a vague answer by the jury in the hope that out of it and the judge's charge there may be extracted some definite finding so long will ne court be compelled to direct "new trials." A FINAL OPEN LETTER TO THE DELINQUENT TAX PAYER You helped to elect your present council for 1930; from it was selected your Finance Committee. The duties of this committee are exceedingly oner- ous for this year.. Why ?--because unpaid accounts are in abundance--your bank credit had to be ex- ds--and large requisi- And further, 'Chairman Finance Committee ---- ane aaeaieceadindnedl 2 4 beaded! fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) to meet Seo EP AiR ay 4 extasfingl jpreminre : q tions for the schools won't wait on the tardy. : Resightsiof @olambus Fall q These different moneys required must be provided , q for in February from the unpaid taxes still on our ' Tuesday, March 4th 4 books.--Can we do it?--Are you going to pay your ' 4 1929 taxes and arrears now ?--Listen--Not at some , at 8 p.m. long time in the future--No not that--but now. GOOD PRIZES REFRESHMENTS q You will notice on your tax bill that your taxes eg s q were made payable in four instalments--Ist of May Admission: = % $ > Fifty-Cents July, September and 1st of November, 1929. After AEN Re Re a ae a Re each of these instalments became due and if any or -- all of them were not paid at maturity, 5% was to be 5 e added. Of course you know that the past council did not live up to that printed statement that 5% JUST A FEW-- would be added if taxes were not paid--BUT WE MUST--That is the monetary punishment which OF THE VARIOUS LINES CARRIED AT OUR STORE: masta be mma tedaton nto SD ONS Og pee atabat Lune, the deaf ear to earnest solicitations. you are paying 6% on a large bank loan because of TOILET ARTICLES and Necessities of all kinds these neglected demands. BETTY BROWN CANDIES and all the choice confections Now what we earnestly desire is that you will not force your Finance Committee to do things FANCY GOODS in Leather, Ivory, Brass, etc., ete. which will be absolutely repugnant for them to do And as a final inducement to you to pay these un- KODAKS AND ALL SUPPLIES paid taxes in full before the Ist day of March, we Developing and Printing i will forget to charge you that 5% stipulated on ei A Ee - your tax bill. BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS As a last earnest and most sincere appeal to CIGARS, CIGARETTES, TOBACCOS you men; we thoroughly understand that each of you have your own different financial difficulties to PRESCRIPTIONS OUR SPECIALTY contend with, but your Finance Committee have financial difficulties which areso serious that we ex- pect you to put forth a determined effort to raise the amount of your tax obligations, or this town Bryan-Knechtel Pharmacy will nate able fonction "The Prescription Druggists" FERGUSON AVE. PHONE 58. HAILEYBURY A. J. CARSON, FORMER NORTHERN DEAD AT HAMILTON _WAS GREAT WAR VET. News has been received here of the death, in Hamilton, of George Bowman, a former resident of Cobalt, and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bowman, pioneer resid- ents of the camp, who are now living in the Niagara district. George Bowman was 31 years of age, and he had been in ill-health since last summer. He enlisted from here with the 159th battal- ion in 1916 and was gassed while serving overseas. On his return to Canada, he attended Queen's University for a time, and later was with the Abitibi Company at Iropuois Falls. His widow and two children survive, with his parents, two sisters and one bro- ther. One sister, Mrs. Lyman McEwen, of the public school staff, lives in Cobalt, and Sheriff Caldbick, Haileybury, is an uncle. Fold Sccinlaieeeenstecirn St. Paul's Parish Hall A very pleasant social evening was spent by the congregation of St. Paul's Church, when a num- ber of them gathered in the new parish hall on Tuesday night. There were games of various kinds, some of which caused a great deal of amusement, after which the majority of those pres- ent spent an hour at bridge. Re- freshments were provided by the ladies of the Guild and the whole evening was greatly enjoyed. The new _ parish hall was ac- quired late last year and has filled a long felt want. Further social gatherings will be held by the congregation, it is expected. Board of Trade Plans Activities for Year Executive meets and appoints committees to carry on important work The first meeting of the execu- | tive of the local Board of Trade, ace the annual meeting a few ses ago, was held this week, jwhen a number of members of the council assembled with the | president, Mr. O. J. Thorpe, for organization purposes and to plan activities for the year. There was considerable discussion over proposals put forward by yarious members for the further develop- ment of the town along industrial and other lines, and it appears that the organization will be able to accomplish considerable work that will prove of general benefit \to all citizens. The council of the | Board added a number of busin- ;ess and professional men to their numbers and expect to enlist the assistance of all who have the in- terests of Haileybury at heart. With a view of getting the good work under way as early as possible, the council of the Beard apointed a number of committees to deal with the various problems that may crop up during the year. The first of these and perhaps the most important for the present, was the membership committee, as there is a good substantial or- ganization of citizens little can be accomplished. Mr. L. W. Coon, for several years the Board's sec- retary, was made chairman of this and all members of the coun- cil were included in its composi- tion. Other committees were ap- pointed as follows: the first nam- ed being chairman in each case: Publicity--J. D. Macdonald, J. T. Leishman, A. MacLean, T, Burney, W. Charbonneau, A. G. Gagnon and F. Swaisland. Industrial--J. E. McCuaig, P. M. Fleming, D. H. Angus, G. Pop- pleton, J. A. Langlois, J. P. Vach- on and J. D. Walker. Entertainment--Geo. T. Smith, A. P. Knechtel, N. Morissette, W. H. Tuke, Dr. Somerville and Geo. T. Hamilton. Fn ance--A. G. Kirkpatrick, C. F. Tuer, S. H. Glassford. Parks--Geo. T. Hamilton, N. Morissette and A. J. Carson. With this organization and ev- erybody working, it would appear that the Board should have a suc- cessful year. A membership campaign will be started in the near future and it is expected that the committee will meet with few, if any refusals. i et For the year 1929 the produc- tion of steel at 1,379,688 tons sur- passed by 11% the previous re- cord of 1,240,214 tons established in 1928. all tn allt ll ln allt allt ali ln ate allt lle a Tea and Produce Table a alin al tn alte ai te allt alle ile all alla Under the Auspices of St. Paul's Church Guild Saturday, February 22 3 to 6 p.m. At the home of Mrs. Erenhous, Lake Shore Road PR er nara ete | ER e e I have purchased Lafrange's Meat Market and will take over the business on MONDAY NEXT. The store will in future be known as the QUALITY MEAT MARKET and Mr. Jas. Elkins, well known to you all, will be in charge. Meats and Products of the highest Quality will be carried and prompt service will be given. YOUR PATRONAGE WILL BE APPRECIATED. 2ecee