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ment was given plaintifl for “$.40 for reference, etc., and dismissing detendmt’a counter-claim: defend- ant to my coats of nation and coun- ter-ohm. Apps!) wowed withi and». Action diam-ed with costs.” A couple of months ago we refer- red to the case Clark vs McKechnie, in which W. E. Clark of Clark Metals Limited had obtained judgment la- gainst Mrs. G. McKechnie in their upper town, which is much too com-‘ plicated to go into here. Mrs. Mc- Kechnie entered an appeal and in yesterday’s Globe the following ap- peared : Clark v. McKechnie.-â€"G.W‘. Mason, K.C.. for defendant. A. B. Currey (Durham) and W. S. Walton for plaintiff. Appeal by defendant from judgment of Orde, J.. of 3rd January, 1923. Action for injunction restraining defendont from connect- Appeal Wu Sustained. The season for catching speckled trout begins on Tuesday, May 1. Anglers will remember that fish of less than seven inches in length from tip of nose to tip of tail must not be retained, but if caught must be returned to t the water. Not more than twenty tish, or ten pounds, are allowed to be taken in any one day. It fewer than twenty fish weigh ten pounds. the weight must govern. We understand that the fishing is not going to run so loose around Dur- ham and vicinity this sumxner as it has in the past. Owing to several complaints, Game Warden Ely in- forms us that he is going to be on the job this summer in an endeavor to put a stop to some of the big catches reported as having taken place and also look atter some of the night fishing and netting that has been reported. Trout Fishing, la, 1, Rev. Mr. Cole claims to have had the llrst glinwse of the returning swallows, and on Monday afternoon called us up to say that a number were hovering over the McKechnio pond on [Aimbton street. He said “one swallow doesn't make a sum- mer," but hoped the number might] have. something to do with hurrying' up the season and giving us warmer weather. A few days ago Mr. Wolfe told us of the return of a white. robin that has been around his place {or a number of seasons, going away in the {all and returning again in the spring. ‘ The Return of the Swallows. was a daughter of the late James Ector of (ilenelg and was about 65 years of age. Interment was made at Grand Rapids, Michigan. Messrs. David and Hamiltun Allen, in town. are brothers of the son-owing hus- band. Mrs. W. J. McFarlane received a letter Saturday from her brother, Mr. John Allen of Long Beach, Cali- fornia, announcing the death of his wife, who was killed a few days ago by an electric car. The deceased to. The work will not cummence until after May 24. The work to be done will be much the same as that completed between here and Dor- noch last summer, cutting down the grades and remetalling. “ Killed At Long Beach, California. ’l‘he contract for tearing Up and rebuilding the Provincial Highway from Durham seven miles south has been let to Brintncll (30., of Town- The meeting of the Bowling Club scheduled for Tuesday night. was postponed on account of the Secre- tary, Mr. A. B. Currey, being called out of town. The postponement was made to next Monday night at the Hahn Houseat 8 o’clock. All bowl- lers or others interested in the spurt‘ are requested to attend. ‘ Road Contract Let. Bowling looting Postponed. John Lucas, a pioneer temperance worker in Ontario, died in Tornnto Sunrday at the age of 80 years. Many of our readers will remember “The Lucas House,” Toronto‘s hutel without a bar. Pioneer Tunnel-moo Worker Dead. After a faithful. service of 28 years the covering of the fire tank at the top of the hill caved in on Tuesday morning. While the top gave way, the tank itself was in good shape and full of water. Men are at work now repairing it. VOL. 56.-â€"N0. 2914. Fire Tank Band In. NE W5 AROUND TOWN kc w ‘J‘xJUV IIIULIâ€" cst in the Hospital and the local board of trustecs appreciate the CO- npcration that has been shown. Mrs. Nicholas Melosh of Glenelg will also accept thcir thanks for her hand- somc gift of pillows .i'or bedroom usc. a most necessary article and a gift. that is much appreciated. fivâ€" :] That the Durham public is not : losing interest in the Red Cross Hos- ' pital is evidenced from time to time. Rerent issues of this paper have had lists of contributors, but as gifts are being made from time to time it is almost impossible for the committee to keep up to date or at times miss‘ some of the contributors altogether.’ Among the latest of those contrib- utors who have not yet been credited is the Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist Church. who have furnished the dining-room of the hospital at a cost of something over $200.00. The Misses Cole have also made a hand- some gift in a donation of a steril- izing outfit for the operating room that will cost in the neighborhOOd of $100.00. The peOple of Durham and vicinity are certainlydemon- strating that. they have a deep inter- ‘ [\(1‘ to adopt nght NOW is : Read Th ,, trade 111 Durham, and ‘be loyal to the community 1:“ live in. Watch for the Durh ‘ am Busmess en’s Big.Busineas.Annuuncement' ' . Though cool, the weather for the past few days has been ideal for motoring and the roads, with the exceptional mud-hole. are reported in pretty fair condition. The cool yweather is no doubt caused by the fnorth wind that has been prevailing for the past (Hulple of weeks. Get out of the wind and the sun is warm. 1 The roads are drying up in gem! shape and from reports the farmers are alremty out on the land. Though the spring is late. a warm summon" will correct all this and it is the pop- uiar opinion that the farmers are in for bumper creps this season. Pine Motoring Weather. A resident of Paisley appeared before County Magistrate MaeNab on Thursday of last week on a charge of unlawfully disposing of the body of a still-born babe, alleged to have been bnrn to his daughter on March l§. It was charged that be buried the body in his garden. There were only two witnesses heard. the duetnr who was present at ' the birth 01 the child and l’rovineial‘ Constable Blood of Wiarton, who! laid the charge. After hearing the evidence the Magistrate dismissed the case. Case Was Dismissed. lTurnod Down Salary By-law. I Hanover Council turned down a by-law to pay members 825.00 a year roi- their services. The vote stood 4 to 4. Mr. Greutzner, opposing the (motion, argued that every citizen owed a duty to the town and this was fullilled by serving at the Coun- cil. Board. Mr. Thedorf strongly; supportml the motion, claiming it was a present from the town in recâ€" ognitiun of services rendered by the Council. summer. Formerly, the 24th of May was the date set for having this work completed and it is likely to be the same this year. Let’s go. Clean up the. front yards, clean up,the back yards and put Durham on the map as “Beautyville.” Atta boy! Let‘s go! ' The snow is all gone now and the Council will no doubt get after the citizens to clean up their back yards and otherwise beautify the town for Cloan‘Up and Paint. Up. 'Bvsides his aged mother and sor- mwing widow he leaves two sons. Campbell and Oliver, aged 18 and 16 years, respectively, also a number of brothers rand sisters, most. of whom aro known to our readers. Ho was married twenty years ago to Isabella Campbell, sister of Mrs. John Morrison of this town. About eleven years ago he went to Van- cnuver, Where he met with consider- :rblns uccess. Mr. William Ledingham. a former resident of Bentinck, died on Tues- day at his home in Vancouver, after C(mfinement to his bed for only a few weeks, though he had been all- ing for some time. He was 57 years of age 'and to the time of going West' about eleven years ago, he resided in the vicinity of Dornoch. ‘1‘. and M 1-3. Ben. Coufls, dosâ€"inn to thank the friends and neighbors for the kindness shnwn in their boroaw- mont. The surviving brothers am : James ht‘I‘. 'I‘hn romains were brought hero i'l‘uvsday 'and urn at 1hr home of bar sun in Bmflinrk awaiting the arrival «if Mr hrMhrr, Mr. 'i‘hnmaa'anylf‘. from Saskalrhmvan. whvn intrrgnont will no made) i«_:-mni'i*ow (Friday? at- tm'nonn at. 1.30. in Durham comntnry. Mrs. (Zuutts was a Proshytnrian in religion and highly esteemed as a friend and neighbor by all who know Shh also leaws two bmlllors and two sistm's : D. .l. Boyle in Toronto, 'l‘lmmas Boyle at Simpson. Sask.. Mrs. .lnhn Campbell in Hamilton and l’latharinn in Toronto. Sh» was pxwloceasml by her hus- banol. Wlm (find in l9l8 when “P fvll down cvllar during ”11- night and was [ml «liscnvm'ml till 'thv next. mm'ning‘. ‘ DEATH OF WM. LEDINGBAM l Her maiden {name was Elizabeth, Maria Boyle, and she was born in Hamilton nearly 72 years ago. When quite young she came with her par- efi‘ts to Durham, where she spent her girlhood and attended school. She next. moved to Crawford. where she was married to the late John Coutts on the l9th of March. 1872. The marriage resulted in a family of live sons and live daughters of whom one son. Norman. died in rhihlhood. and James (ii. was killed in the late . war. The. survivors are: Benjamin. 1 in Bentinck; 'William and Thomas, . in Edmonton; Mrs. Walker (Jessie). ‘ in"l‘oronto; Mrs. Elijah Armstrong ‘ <’ll11rdett;. in Bentinrk: Mrs. David ‘ (Jhittirk (Marion‘. in Bentinrk: Mrs. ; J. li. llahan (Lizzie. in Toronto, and 1: Mrs. John H. Mrllraiih (Evelyn). in 'l‘oronto. On Sunday afternoon she lay down to rest, and on being called to tea she failed to respond, nor did she give any attention to a second call. It was then her daughter discovered her to be cold in death, as she had Mrs. John Coutts..an esteemed res- ident of this vicinity for more than half a century, died.on Sunday af- ternoon at the home of her daugh- ter. Mrs. Jessie Walker. in Toronto. She had not been ill or ailing and the intelligence of her sudden and un- expected death was received withl sorrow and surprise by all members' of the community. She had been staying at her daughter’s, and ap- parently in the enjoyment of her I usual health. . “DEATH or was. JOHN cou'r'rs _,__, . â€"~ "0' on-UIUIIQ Mr. J. H. Snell spoke on behalf of the Presbyterian congregation, and Rev. Mr. Cameron spoke, the' words of welcome which the Methodists‘had forwarded, quoting a prominent ‘Methodist'business man’s saying: The meeting ought to be a great asset to the town and all the church- an in :4” m- h- ‘- â€" v m-- ner. Rev. Mr. Whealen of {he Angli- can Church spoke also, and convey- ed the greetings of his congregation. ‘lâ€" ' -- ~ Mr. . .- WIUUIV|| II the Baptist. Church on Tuesday 8"- ening. After a spirited song service the pastor called on Mayor Smith to welcome the Evangelists, which he didlin an able‘ and hearty man- “‘â€" â€"-â€"vâ€"â€"â€"'I Rev. Alex. Tortrie, BA, of Toronto. and Mrs. Torrie, began a mission in Revivals_ Stu-ted Tnudly- _-\J ‘ I! “'l "“u ”‘Ju‘c her knee so badly that. even yet, no particular improvement is notice- able. Mrs. Sanford's friends in Durham will hope for a speedy 1’9- covery from her painful injury. We are sorry to state that Mrs. Sanford of Ford. sister of Mrs. John Crutchley and Mrs. George Moore/of this place, had the misfortune a cou- ple of months ago to fall and injure LAID IonA- ' ‘ Mrs. Russell before her marriage was Miss Annie Finnegan. We regret that, we have no further particulars of the death of this lady, who was for so long an esteemed resident of this locality. uuvfill‘ O The funeral was held on Wednes- day morning from the R. 0. Church at Ayton and interment was made in the cemetery there, several of her old friends and neighbors from here being in attendance. She leaves a farfiily of thrée daugh- ters: Cassie (Mrs. J00 Morris), of “Ian; Sadie and Leone. at homp. L's-v y'. “EL. Mr. Russell died three fears ago last December and Mrs. Russell and fam- ily moved to Aymn two years ago, She leaves a familv nf ”mm 4...”..1. The late Mrs. Russell, who was an aunt of Mr. Doyle Braithwaite. south of town, was about 55 years of age. ll“ n-_ - I- DEATH 01' MRS. THOS. RUSSELL l The community was shocked Monâ€" day when the news Of the death of Mrs. Thomas Russell, a former es- teemed resident of Normanby, south of the town, was announced. When 'here last January at the funeral 0f. the late Mrs. Thomas McAnulty, Mrs. ' Russell was apparently in the best of health and little thought. was then mtertainml that. she. too. would be called so son. Death was the re- su1t, of a paralytic stroke sustained a month or so ago, from which she rallied but never recovered. Mrs. Middleton was ill only three weeks, her ailment being diagnosed by her physician as nothing more or less than a wearing out of a wonderâ€" ful constitution that could Carrion no longer. The remains are expect: ed to arrive in Durham to-night and the funeral will be held from the‘i residence of her son. Mr. Albert Mid- dleton to-morrow (Friday) after- noon at 3 o‘clock and interment will be made in Durham cemetery. The following family survive: Wlaltoi‘, in Aboruethy, Sask.; Mrs. Wilfrid Smith, Chicago; Charles, in Zion (lily, Ill.; and Albert, in Dur- ham. 60 years ago and settled near the Rocky, where she remained up to about six years ago, when she went WesTto Spt‘nd her remaining years with her son. Charles, and wife. Mr. Middletnn, her husband, died 29 years ago. MR8. ED. MIDDLETON DEAD Word was received here Monday or the death the previous day at her home at Abernethy, ‘Saskg of Mrs. Ed. Middleton, a former well-known and highly-respected old resident of Glenelg at the Rocky Saugeen. Mrs. Middleton was 87 years of age and for her years her smartness was a; matter of comment; She visited here two years ago d made the trip from Saskatchewan and back again Iwithout a hitch. For her years she ‘was wonderfully preserved, a pleas- ant companion and a lady whose death came as a real shock to her multitude of friends ' this vicinity. Mrs. Middleton \' born in Eng- land, where she and married the late Edward Midd ' ty years aog. \ 1.. their two eldest children they came to Canada over THURSDAY, APRIL 26 1923. â€"'U'U \kulll’ Ill 1 Interment takes place Vancouver. A., in town; George, in Vancouver; ‘ Business Rev. B. 3., whose address we have ..___ not learned; Walter, Thomas and What Wanted. / Mark, all in Saskatchewan. The sis-. ‘ ters are : Mrs. Edward Boyce (Mary) l "1‘: [Illiogl‘jggsmhllti’l’l’s Highest [51.1156231: in B’entinck; Mrs. John Clark (Ellen), - ° il‘f Vancouver; Mrs. James McClarty (3151(2), also in Vancouver; Mrs. Iczvfi°9 at Honda-rum d, Frank Boyle (Jean), in Manitoba. - _ ’1 ards (TWOMO. [C -on malty nearly sev‘éil \ 1.. their two eldest came to Canada over and settle}! near~ the toâ€"day in That it is. necessary to placard all cases of. Measles, whether a.Doctor is in attendance or not. It-the house- holdenknows that this disease oxis'ts he must report it- to the Medical Officer of Health and is held under same penalty as atth ing physician ”rho fails to r 'pqrt. cir busi- ,. pt mix with 'Ocate that. they have recovered; r0. disease is ne-- ressary before they are permitted to return to sclmol.â€"-D,r. ,J. G. Hutton, Medical Officer of Health. . Take Notice! I have just receivedâ€"atswt-nâ€"igment of Harness, Harness Repairs, Robes, Blankets, etc. See my new line of Harness and Harness Repairs. We will give ; ance you may [‘1 your 1923 w Smith BTOS/ ['1 Motorists, Attention! V Wheat, Barley, Buckwheat, Peas, Oats and Mixed Grain wanted. Highâ€" estprices paidâ€"Rob Roy Mills Lim- ited, Durham, Out. 112“ Durham. Grain Wantéd. Two-storey'brick house with conveniences in Durham. Apply letter to Box 14- Chrnninln rm Persons wishi; inscriptions erected, can ‘ Wanted to Buy. Honumonta. â€" â€" _, V Custom choppmg every day at the McKechnie Mills. 1012“ Demo‘s. WmA. ‘A/z Custog {mopping}. .3" ME Voneu: 14, Chronicle. -Oh'iéé, 3 12 U Y free ' fiir ° ’ 9'3" DDlication.-â€" ling out and Service. Linoleum 4 yards wide. Oilcloth I yd.»2% yds. wide. Congoleum Rugs, sizes 3X4, 3x3} and 3x3. fay and Satur- station. 60:3. 3. Yarn and Wools Apply by $2.00: YurinCmndn:$2.50inU.s. Ol‘ lumberman, says nothing can step :the prices of forest products going up and urges the importance of pro- tectim,r our forests from fire. He further states that for one tree used in industry, nineteen are burned. Protection and perpetuation of Can- ada's forests are vital to industrial welfare, Until further notice Mr. Henry of the firm of Lucas 8; Henry will be i in his Durham ofl'ice on Saturday of each week instead of Tuesdays as heretofore. His intention is to come by the Friday night C.P.R. train and remain until 4 o’clock each Satur- day afternoon. The office will be Open every day and appointments may be arranged with Miss Reid, who is in charge. 2! tr Ghenae of my. The annual mne ' men’s lnstituto homo of Mrs Women's Institute Annual looting. We are paying we. 40 500. for 030.3: 680. to 70c. {01' Barley, 70c.’to 720'. for Buckwheat, 81.35 to 31:40 {01" Peas and 81‘“) to $1.12 for Wheat at‘ our elevatorrâ€"Rbb Roy Mills Limit- ed, Durham, Ont. Rob Roy Grain Pricu. Notice To Odd Fallon. Mr. A. A. Cation will ofl‘er his household effects {or sale by auction on Saturday, Api‘il 28, at 1.30 p. m. Everything must be sold as the pro- prietor is leaving for Toronto. 2nd Well equipped for £83m; out tho finest work on short order. Auction Silo. Th: Chronicle Job ”at. Oddeellows of Grey 21“