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x HAROLD W. PORT PERRY, ONT : Ts pou J "of pure or seven poun acid. Price. 50c per pound bottle. Pratts is Egg Producer--Gives good Pratts Baby Foodfor the Chicks. or Rogers Bros. 1847 and you will be sure of the Shanes of careful buyers for Fog 70 years. You vill get attractive patterns that will last and give continual pleasure, and that vo your friends will approve. Sveuit window this week for the Old Colony Pattern. JAS. McKEE _ STATION ER SEED CORN | Our usual supply of Seed Corn has arrived, also a assortment of root seeds. ' These are mostly all Rennies goods, which is a guarantee ality, and germination. If you hav te-Lor anything in these lines will ak be dissappointed if you from us. Our prices are right. BRL re wrote on it the nuniber in the pile. J} skins and as Turner only has 1126 i gz oF : i f E we cannot say positively that Isaac Turner will be honorably discharged as his brother has been; but so far as we have been able to gather the facts this is the result we expect from the trial. Briefly stated the facts of the case are these so far as we have been able to learn them. Joseph Black, of Trenton, claims that he'lost a quan- tity of furs some 3 'weeks ago last Sunday. The numbers involved in the loss, which he claims is due to robbery, have varied. . Three figures stand out clearly at the present time--1036, 950 and 800. We believe that Black's present claim is that 1036 muskrat skins were stolen him, although we understand' that at one time in his evidence the num- ber was placed at 950. But the im- portant figure to remember is 800, as upon the record of this number and where it was found the whole case seems to hinge. As to this record Black asserts that he counted a pile of the rat skins in his store, and then tore a little slip from the stub of a cheque book and Upon missing the furs Black set the police in motion, and as Charles Turner had brought some muskrat skins to Toronto immediately after the furs had been stolen, he was ar- rested and later acquitted. A 'search 'was also made in the house of Isaac Turner, brother of the 'Toronto deal- er. During that search Black alleges ; that he found the little slip of papec, bearing the record 800, in one of the muskrat skins found in Turners hduse. Thereupon the muskrat skins were seized, 1126 in all. As Black claims to have lost 1036 skins it is evident that Turner could have only 90 skins that are rightfully his according to the implied evidence of Black. Turner, on the other hand, who has not yet been allowed to put in any defence, will show names, numbers, dates and methods of pay- ment for the full 1126 skins upon the evidence of about thirty-five reput- able witnesses. Turner has been placed in a most unfortunate position, as all his capi- tal at present has been tied up in the deal of muskrat skins which have been seized and held by the court,and which even though the court hag now given permission to sell, cannot be 1, Ses jurisdiction strate Purdy, and placed in the hands i g is proper. and that "conditions had in spite of this relatively large loss, parently only given the evidence under the protection of a promise that the details should not be pub- lished. One would expect that with a loss like that on each binder, the Company would have only too glad to let the public know ALL the facts. One thing is evident, that if for two years the Company had been losing between $60 and $70 per binder, at some period in their business history they must have made a reasonably good profit. It would seem quite in order now that the sugar prices will be found to be too low, and that the manufact- uyers are producing sugar at a loss of one or two cents a pound. Properly used, it can be seen that this investigation can become very useful in assisting companies, that are losing money in manufacturing goods, to charge more for their pro- duct so that their losses may come to an end. One thing has always puzzled the lordinary man and that is why a binder or other article made to sell in" New Zealand or England should cost less to manufacture than one made to sell in Canada; but wisely investigated and with a proper re- servation-.of details, this too could likely be explained. Oi ASHBURN Mrs. Arthur Josey, of Toronto, has been spending a few days with her parents, Rev. A. McD. and Mrs Haig. Mrs. Henry Doble, accompanied by friends, motored to Oshawa on Sat- urday. Miss Mary Heron entertained her Sunday School Class of little girls, on her birthday, on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Pilkey and daughter Phyllis, of Pickering, with Mr. Jabez Hallett, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heron, on Sunday. Messrs. William and James Swins- ton, of Epsom, were in the Village this week. eres (J (fereeeme POLITICAL NOTES Mr, R. J. Patterson, ex-Warden of Victoria County was chosen standard bearer by the Conservatives of South Victoria, in _the coming Provincial election. 0 0 0 0 Mr. J. H Purvis, Blackwater, is the Returning Officer for North On- tario and Mr. Frank Chapman, of ring, for South Ontario, in the Picke! 'forthcoming Provincial Election. 0 0 0-0 Dr. G. W. Hall, of Little Britain, has been elected President of the S. Victoria Liberal-Conservativee Asso- 00 00 n the 'the question was asked why a re- 'who could do business on 20 per cent. profit should be forced to charge 36 per cent. But the startling evidence was that given by Mr. Thos. Bradshaw, general manager of the Massey-Harris Co, who stated that binders were sold last year at an approximate loss of $68.00 per binder t been better the year before. The peculiarity about this evidence is that the Massey-Harris Company had ap- 'them that the Som would meet | keep the weeds=cut in same. " plied to have a sidewalk built on the {tenders for 16 yards of gravel to be Bek M 2 gains and sub-br Port Perry Branch, - Wir roids economical and most satisfactory Orders are inexpensive, protect re ot rp you These orders are Shifainalile at all our branches anches. STANDARD. BANK = TOTAL ASSETS OVER EIGHTY-THREE MILLIONS H. G. Hutcheson, Manager MYRTLE We are sorry to report that Mrs D. Leury is quite ill with the mumps. Mr. and Mrs. Bert. Beacock and son Douglas, of Toronto, spent Sun- day with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Beacock. Mr. Jas. Gallagher, of Port Perry, has exchanged the pump works, formerly owned by Mr. John Irvin, for A. J. Peter's Farm at Dagmar Station. Mr. Peters expects to carry on the pump business. The sale was effected by W. J. Cook. Rev. Mr Everson, of Prince Albert, will take charge of the services here next Sunday evening and Rev. Mr. Latimer will prech at Manchester, The W. M. S. meets at the parson- age on Wednesday of this week for the annual election of officers and for general business, alee SEAGRAVE The Ladies" Aid met on Wednes- day afternoon, May 9th, at the par- sonage, with the President, Mrs. J. Shunk, in the chair. It being the annual eleceion of offiers, the attendance was very good. After the regular meeting was over a short program was given, also a very satisfactory report by the Treas. The following officers were elected: President--Mrs. J. Shunk, Vice--Mrs. H. Wannamakeer, Secretary--Mrs A. Orchard, Treasurer--Mrs. C. Sleep, Organist--Mrs. E. Butt, Press Cor.-- Mrs. L. Scott. After the closing of the meeting a dainty luncheon was seerved by the refreshment committee, Mrs. Wm. Medd, Sonya, attended the funeral of the late James Gloves, at Chatham, last week. -- OO in BLACKSTOCK Week end visitors were: Sanderson, of - Toronto; Anie Swain, of Oshawa. The monthly meeting of the W. A. of St. John's Church, will met at the home of Mr, Fred Willan, on Thurs- day evening, May 17th. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Edgerton, on the birth of their baby girl, on Sunday, May 6th. Mrs. Gordon Brown and son Ross, and Miss Post, o fToronto, are visit- ling Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Whitfield. Owing to the Union Church An- niversary Services on Sunday, May 20th, there will be no evening service in the Anglican Church. On Sunday, May 20th, the services in the Union Church will be conduct- ed by Rev. W. R. Tanton, of Janet- ville. The music will be furnished by the children of the Sunday School. On Thursday 24th a sumptious tea will be served, after which a splendid program will be rendered by the fol- lowing talent: Harry Duxbury, en- tertainer, of Toronto, and a quartette from Oshawa. Fo. ----) 0 petm------ CARTWRIGHT COUNCIL Regular meeting of the council was held with all members present. Mr Vicas, D. R. Supt. gave the Council information re road building and repairing which was his instruc- tions. Hortop and Carnegie applied to have road east of Caesarea to their road repaired. | Reeve instructed Miss Eva and Miss them on said r on May 17th re Tepairs. Wm. Steele was given the use of the fair grounds for pasture, he to oR Montgomery and H. Samells ap- west side of their property. * The clerk was instructed to ask for drawn to Blackstock. 2 "Accounts Passeed ¥ Municipal World .......... Bo tion uation Schoo) salary ..245.00 s. S. McLaughlin, "W.F. bonus....16.00§ Marlow, roads, ete... 82.74 Announcement D. Corbman wishes to an- nounce to the trade and pub. lic in Port Perry and vicinity that he is prepared to supply your wants in fruit wholesale as well as retail. We will have our own motor truck 80 we can make prompt de- livery of goods. e propose to take regular trips to the country so you can depend on us calling on you on a certain day each week. Try our goods and service. D. Corbman Port Perry Ontario RARER RCRA ARERR REACH COUNCIL Met at Manchester, on Monday the 14th inst. with all members present. Minutes of last meeting read and adopted. A by-law was introduced and car- ried through appointing James H. Leask, Road Superintendént and also approprating the sum- of $11,000.00 for maintenance and construction of highways in the Township during 1923. A report was received from Mr. G. Christie, sheep valuator, stating that he had been called upon by Mr. Owen Hill to examine and value sheep kill- ed by dogs, and having found four sheep killed and two lambs damaged, and he placed the loss at $80.00. A'deputation from Port Perry, con- sisting of Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Purdy, and Mr. S. Farmer, appeared before the Council requesting that the Tp. of Reach co-operate with the Village of Port Perry in erecting a suitable memorial to the boys from this dis- trict who had paid the supreme sacri- fice in the recent world war. Al- though the Council appeared quite sympathetic in the matter, they could not decide whether' this would be a proper course to pursue or not, and the matter was laid over for the present. The Council decided that the rate of pay for work performed on the roads - during the summer months would be 50c per hour for man and team and 25¢ per hour for man labor. Accounts Passed F. Sanderson, shov. snow,.... 21.80 F. Lyle, dragging. ..u... cious 2.40 E. Tummonds, dragging, etc....38.40 Ed. Conlin, dragging, ete...... 27.00 B. Midgley, dragging.......... 10.00 W. Pearson, dragging, etc....... 7.40 Clif. Ward, cutting brush...... 12.00 J. Webster, dragging........... 8.15 R. Sonley, shov. snow........... 6.80 N. Claughton, shov. snow ...... 6.06 W. A. Cook, shov. snow,..... +++8.60 Thos. Love, shov. snow........ .11.00 Owen Hill, rep. road........... 5.650 Wm. Bowles, shov. snow ...... .8.00 A. J. Dousett, refund. ......... 15.06 Owen Hill, sheep killed .......80.00 The Council decided to start the survey of the roads on the 18th inst. 3 TrrerEpOm-- LOST Between Port Perry and Highland Creek, Dominion Tire, 82x 4%. Find- er please at Bandell's Hotel or at the Star Office. Reward. rr (Yeni COURT OF REVISION NOTICE is hereby given that the first sitting of the Court of Revision to revise the Assess- ment Roll of the TOWNSHIP. OF SCUGOG = for the year 1928, will be held at ; the Town Hall, on . SATURDAY, MAY 26, 1928 at 1.80 pam. All persons inter- adjourned to meet on June} Court of Revision at 2 pam. | ARS Ss Hae PE Fetted are soquired fo Sokies :