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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1937-01-28, Page 6THURSDAY, JANUARY 1037 Huron County Rate Reduced 11-2 Mills Increase in Salaries Refused THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE LIBERAL MEMBER NAMED TO OFFICE AT FIRST SESSION Has Served Eleven Years On Town­ ship Council, Six of Them as Reeve John M. Eckert, reeve of McKil- lop, was elected arden for 1937 at the opening session of Huron Coun­ ty council on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Eckert was chosen in a caucus of the mine Liberal members. Close runners-up for the honor were Reeve W. R. Archibald of Tucker­ smith and Reeve R. E. Turner, of Goderich, 'both of whom sponsored the motion for the election! of the new warden. The new warden was escorted to th|e chai? and introduced by Last year’s warden. Robert Bow­ man. Judge T. M. Costello admin­ istered the oath of office and also the oath -of allegiance to, the new sovereign, King George VI, to fouT- teen -reeves who had not taken it previously. Warden Eckert, after expressing his appreciation of the honor and his thanks to M-r. Bowman and the Judge, spoke of the unique circum­ stance which -prevailed last year and would not likely ever be repeated, that of meeting in the reigns of three dififerent sovereigns in one year. “Let us hope- that the new King will be as peaceful and good as his father George V”. “I hope with your co-operation, I shall merit the confidence you have given me to-day.” continued Mr. Eckert. “When I came here in 1931 the county was $200,0 00 in debt and today we have something like an overdraft of $6,000. Clouds of de­ pression are being dispensed and I can visualize our citizens content and happy if we pay as we go.” The warden deplored the use1 of the word “capital” account. He thought “current” would be a better one, thus creating an ideal situation With! the provincial government talking over Old' Age Pensions’ cost oif $17,000 and Mothers’ Allowances of $18,500 he considered it an op­ portune time to improve the county road system. Keep Level Rate “We are paying interest on $62,- 00-0 four months a year, amounting to $1,191 average tor 16 -ears.” Mr. Ebkert urged that the rate be not lowered this year nor next and so ef­ fect an additional saving for the im­ provement of these road's. Rev. D. J. Lane, B.A., offered the prayers, after which the business of council was -proceeded with. The fol­ lowing were named as a striking committee: Reeves W. R. Archibald, G. R. Westcott,, W. Haake, George McNall, W. J. Bryans. Communications Tenders for icounty auditors were received from J. Monteith, Stratford and W. D. Harper were referred to Executive Committee. Tenders for coal, groceries, milk and meat for the gaol referred to Executive Committee. Resolutions from the County of Grey re Workmen’s Compensation and another from the same county asking appeal of present legislation rgearding insulfm to diabetics were referred to Legislative Committee. A resultion from the Coiunty of Lambton regarding thle maintenance of indigents’ costs be reduced from $1.50 to $1.00] Legislative Commit­ tee. From the village of Hensall pre­ senting bylaw defining boundaries of the village of Hensall. Legislative. From Belgrave School Fair enclos­ ing financial statement. Education. [From Wentorth County enclosing copy of resolution re stealing of farm and garden produce and a res­ olution re date of election of coun­ cils of local municipalities. Legisla­ tive. From the Farmer’s Advocate re county conservation in 1937. Tabled. •From Bert A. Snow, Detroit, re­ garding Norman Lever as traffic of­ ficer. “Good Roads. (Sealed tenders presented for printing. Executive. R. 6. Hays, county solicitor, wrote WESTERN CANADA EXCURSIONS From all Stations in Eastern Canada GOING DAILY-FEB. 20 to MARCH 6 inclusive Return Limit: 45 days TICKETS GOOD "lN ——————— • COACHES at fares approximately lc per mile. • TOURIST SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately l^c per mile. • STANDARD SLEEPING CARS at fares approximately l^c per mile. COST OF ACCOMMODATION IN SLEEPING CARS ADDITIONAL - .................................. ■«■■ Tn 3 BAGGAGE Checked. Stopovers at Port Arthur, Armstrong, Chicago and west. Tickets.Slteping Carreservalions,an4allinformaiion from any atent. ASKFOR HANDBILL CANADIAN NATIONAL total receipts in the general account far 1936 were $270,14146 and an overdraft Jan. 1, 1936 of $3,9g5.'82. Receipts in the county highway ac­ count were $211,050,05. The bal­ ance in the bank December 31 is $142.15. Of thle $50,000 notes un­ paid the 1936 subsidy, plus the gas tax rebate and the balance in the bank will take care of all but ap­ proximately $1700. The provincial highways account shewed receipts of $72,957.03, and balance of $18.10. Reeve R. W. 'Scott, chairman of the Criminal Audit Board, in report­ ing to council, said the increase of over $5,000 in the administration of justice was due to the unusual num­ ber of criminal cases. He thought there should be continuity of policy in making appointments to the Crim­ inal Audit Board. ,1 feel that I am better- qualified’ to parry on because of the experience I have had as a member of council and the board.” He said there was much unnecessary expense incurred and said in relation to a. lady killed in an automobile accident at Wingham in which tfalere was no suspicion of foul play, but purely accidental. However, 'the investigation at the inquest cost the county $200. Mr. Scott said he thought the county of­ ficials did' not use common sense. Little to Say Reeve iScott said ihe had found out that the countyi ihlad little to say about the appointment of county constables. “If we pay the piper I think we should call for fifty per cent, of the tune.” His experience with county con­ stables had been that many of them, while not dishonest, lacked educa­ tion. (He -criticized thle practice of laying two or more charges against one man, saying that the crown at­ torney charged $10 for each charge. The increased cost of the adminis­ tration of justice was also duie in part to this practice, and referred to existing friction between the highways and' provincial police. There is no doubt there is lack of co-operation,” he said. Only Percentage Active Reeve Bowman said that only 28 of the, 75 county constables on the list were active in 1936 and they were paid $3,045.51. He was not so sure that the policy advocated of reeves recommending county con­ stables was a good one. iSome county constables did not like certain reeves and vica versa. .'He thought that in the appointment of constables the ,peeves of adjoining, municipalities where territory overlapped should- get together’ to make a recommenda­ tion. It was decided on motion of jReev.es Cardiff and1 McNall that -High Con­ stable McCoy should meet this coun­ ty council in a committee of the whole for the purpose of appointing county constables in this county at four o’clock Thursday afternoon by appointment. Motions L. E. Cardiffi-R. E. Turner: Thlat we ask the clerk to read the finance report of all associations receiving grants and that they be dealt with as read by a committee of the whole council and that 1937 grants be ad.- justed and passed only on reports received.—'Executive. Peter W. iScott-W. D. iS'anders: That th© federal government be (pe­ titioned to give further consideration to the injustices apparent in the Farmers’ Creditors Act and that a resolution to this effect be drawn up.—(Legislative. R. Turner-Thos. Lovell: That a grant of $150 be made the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, in 1937.—Legislative. Thos. Lovell-iMogridge: That C. Mawhinney be appointed to the iroad committee to take J. iM. Eckert’s term of two years.—’Carried. J. A. Bryans-W. J. Stewart: That George Feagan be a member of the Good Roads (Commission foil’ a three- year term.—-Carried. iDavidsonnGrain: That Wm. Hen­ derson of thle 'Township of Morris be ire-appointod- a trustee to the "Wing­ ham High School tor a term of three, years. iHuckinls-Feagan: That a grant be made of $150 to the Salvation Army for rescue work for 193'7.—Execu­ tive. Devidson-J. H. Scott: That a grant of $800 each be paid this year to the Alexandra Hospital, Goderiehl, the Wingham General .Hospital, the- Scott Memorial, Seaforth and the Clinton Public Hospital.'—Executive. Cafdiff-Haake; That tihe warden and clerk be authorized to sign and. submit to the minister of public’ highways the petition of the county of Hurdni, showing that there has been dipended during the year 1936' the sum of $1'02,715.50 bn the- county iroad system and requesting the statutory grants thereon, as pro­ vided by the Highways Improvement Act. iScott-Moigridge: That Robert E. Turhetr be appointed to the Criminal Audit.-—'Carried. Average Rural Salary" Increased For the first time in three years the average salary paid to rural school teachers shows an increase this year. Rural beards are now paying an average of $622 in this district as compared with $614 last respecting the Hays and Meir account of $10 in -connection with the trial of infraction of the Highway Traffic Act and informing council that the Road Commission bias power t-o- ap­ point whom, they wish as traffic of­ ficer. Referred to Good Roads Com­ mittee. The Unemployment Relief Branch, Toronto, asknowledged resolution re the registration of unemployed people in their native municipality, the municipality to provide them with the necessities of life or em­ ployment. Legislative. -From the Deputy Minister of the Department of Healthl acknowledg­ ing resoultion regarding the Sick Children’s Hospital. Filed. From the Game and Fisheries De­ partment, 'Toronto, acknowledging resolution re jack rabbit menace. Filed. From the Department of Highways advising that the annual conference on road improvement and meeting of Ontario Good Roads Association will be iheld Feb. 22nd and 23-rd, 1937. Good Roads. Notice of the convention in St. Catharines and request for member­ ship’fee for Home of the Aged and infirm. Filed. From thje Department -of Public Welfare notifying that municipali­ ties are to be relieved of any further contributions to Old Age Pensions and Mothers'* Allowances. Filed. From the Ontario Educational As­ sociation notifying meeting to be held. Education. Notice of the annual convention sent by the Department of Agricul­ ture and from the Ontario Good Roads Association re notice of con­ vention. Agricultural and Good Roads Committee. From George C. Westlake, Wrox- eter, applying foi’ position as con­ stable. Tabled. From Ross Johnston, Zurich, ap­ plying for position- as Corn Borer Inspector at 45c. per hour “if you can’t see your way to giving me 50c.” Executive. From East Huron Women’s Insti­ tute applying for grant. Executive From the Salvation Army apply­ ing for a grant. Executive. From thle Canadian National In­ stitute for the Blind applying for a grant. Executive. From County of Huron libraries enclosing statements -of libraries. Executive. Reeve Westcott Heads Finance Committee At the Wednesday morning ses­ sion o.f Huron County council the striking committee brought in the following report, the first named being chairman; Executive: Peter W. Scott, George Armstrong, Richard Johnston, John H. .Sciott, R. L. Davidson. Legislative: H. Mogridge, R. Grain, R. E. Shaddick, W. D. San­ ders, J. A. Bryans. Finance: G." Westcott, J. E. Hue­ kins, G. MicjNal'l, E. Lamport, Fred Livermore. Education: W. R. Archibald, T. C. Wilson, T. Lovell, G. Firayme, W. Turner. Property: H. Keyes, H. Mogridge, P. W. Scott, Joh|n Scott, W. D. San­ ders. Countyi Home Committee: G. Mc­ Nall, W. Stewart, F. L. Davidson, T. Lovell, R. J. Bowman. Agricultural: J. E. Huckins, R. Grain, G. Westcott, W. Turner, John­ ston. Children’s Shelter: J. A. Bryans, W. R. Archibald. Warden’s Committee: R. J. Bow­ man, W. Haake, L. E. Cardiff, W. J. Stewart, R. Turner. ‘ 'Good Roads: George Feagan, C. Mawhinney, L. E. Cardiff. Deficit of $6,040 ■Cbunty Treasurer |Ai. H. Erskine in submitting his report said that in the final analysis of revenue and expenditures, with all accounts (pay­ able and accounts receivable taken into consideration, the operating de­ ficit for the year is $6,040. No charge ihlas (been made to the coun­ ty in 1936 and they have $2,300 in the bank to the end of the year. The Yearly Summary Receipts: Balance in bank, Jan. 1, $366.05; received from inmates, $896.50; received from estates of inmates, $7,366,38; received from sale of hogs, $5,269.35; received from sale of other produce, $291.14; Old Age Pensions, $6,761.22; total, $20,950.65. Disbursements: Old Age Pensions to inmates, $675,00; purchase of hogs, $2,396.60; purchase of feed, $1,354.22; funerals, and graves, $5'84.00; salaries, $3,540.00; ex­ change, $12.44; other maintenance expenses, $ 10,0(8'5,9 5; balance in hank,-Dec. 31, 1936, $2,302.44; to-1 tai $20,950.65. Protests Increase At blue morning session Reeve Mc­ Nall raised an .objection to a grant J of $100 to the manager of the Coun­ ty Home recommended in the report of the committee of that institution; for the expenses of his car. Mr. Mc­ Nall expressed the opinion that Mr. Jacobs as receiving a salary equiva­ lent to $2,000. The salaries paid Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs are $700 each. Reeves Bowman, Archibald and W. J. Stewart defended tihie recommen­ dation of the committee of which they were members by pointing out the saving to the county the official had accomplished in hog production and in the settling of estates of Old Age Pensioners for which! extra use of the manager’s car had involved expenses to him. The clause in the report finally carried. In giving his report Inspector Go- vendock included the hog account from Jan. 1, 1936 to Dec. 31, 1936 as follows: Hog Accounts January 1, 1936, to December 31, 1936'—Receipts from sale oif hogs, $5,269.35; value of hogs on hand, January 1, 1936, $508.00; cost of 'hogs purchased $2,396.60—$2,904.- 6 0; less value of hogs on. hand, Dec. 31, 193'6'—64 hogs, $640.00, $2,- 264.60; .gross proft for 12 months, $3,004.75; value of feed on hand, (market) January 1, 1936, $344.80; feed purchased $8(73.8t8—($1,218.68; less feed on hand, December 31, ’36, $363.00; net cost of feed $856.68; paid for buttermilk, $3'416.7(9; paid for chopping, $82.57; .less allowance 20 per cent. $16.51'—$66.0i6; paid for veterinary services, $3; paid for stock food, $115.80; paid for truck­ ing and expenses $80; sundries 60c. feed for pigs (allowing for costs) $224.,50—-$1,593.43; net profit for 12 months, ending December 31, ’36 $1,411.32. J. M. Govenlodk, Inspector. « Motions Achibald-J. H. iScott; That Rev. Canon Appleyard be the county re­ presentative on thle Board ofi the Seaforth Collegiate Institute for the coming year. Carried. W. Turner-Armstrong: That the Department of Highways reconsider Clause 7 of Bylaw No. 20 in. 1935, with the .object of taking over road from No. '8 Highway to No. 9 County road in) the Township of Hay. Good Roads 'Committee. IMogridge-W. J. Stewart: That the County Road on blue 10th and 11th con. in the Township of Hullett now terminating at Londesboiro, be con­ tinued west to the Base Line and thence through the Township of Col­ borne via Ball’s Bridge along con. 2 through B'enmiller to Saltford.— Good Road. 'Mogridgei-W. J. Stewart: That the road from1 Taylor’s' store south and west in bhie the village of Manchester to the Base Line be taken over by the county. Good Roads. Mogridge-J. ,H. Scott: That a .girant of $25 be given to each library in the county, same as last year. Execu­ tive. J. H. iSciott-iCardiff: That the County retain the present alternate system of political affiliations in the selection of a warden of the county, but that in the future the wlhole council have a vote in the selection of the head official in the county. Legislative. J. H. Scott-J. A. Bryans1: That Ro­ bert Turner, Reeve oft Goderich, be appointed to the .Board of the Alex­ andra Marin© and General Hospital as representative of the County of Huron, Carried. Richard Johnston-Fraiynei: That we ask the county to take ovdr the 9 th concession of Ashfield connect­ ing the County Road on. the 9th cion, of Waiwanosh and the Blue Water Highway. 'Good Roads. McNalUShadiick: That a resolu­ tion be forwarded to the Government at Queen’s Park requesting a con­ tinuance of reooirdg of Old Age Pen­ sion accounts at the office of the county clerk, and that the govern­ ment also give consideration' to the year, according to information given to the Huron county council at the Wednesday afternoon session by E. C. Beacom, Inspector of public Schools ip West Huron. “Some eighteen new teachers se­ cured positions in the district during the year,” said Mr. Beacom. “It, is of interest to note that a number of these aire teachers who ihad been unable to secure' schools for one, two and, in some cases, for three years. This indicates the surplus of teachers is showing a substantial decrease.” * Jt is Mir. Beacom’s opinion with­ in two years the present surplus of teachers will be absorbed and that even! a shortage may be evident. Only 12 teachers are receiving the minimum of $500 this year as com­ pared with 23 last year,” The average grant for rural schools is based on) the salary paid. The total legislature and- county grants amounted to $16,663.78. In 20 classes in the inspectorate musical instruction has been inaug­ urated. 'The met cost toi the section amounts to $20 to $25. Mr. Beacom said he (hoped to put on a musical festival in the spring in Clinton to be competed in by rural and urban S'c|hl0'01s. Mr. (Beacom was tendered the thanks ofi the .council for his address and answered several questions. ■ Considerable discussion on con­ servation and reforestation took place. Ian McLeod, Agricultural Re­ presentative, described the meeting of the Central Conservation Commit­ tee attended by himself and ex-War- den Bowman -in London, at which representation from each county was asked for. This committee also asked co-op­ eration in 'Conserving water which could be done by reforestation. The planting of trees was advocated'- on; hillsides and ravines and serve as a protection, to buildings and homes from winds. Trees on the roadside should1 be spared and large areas un­ suitable for agriculture should be reported to the department. All waste land along -banks of rivers and ravines should be planted, and thus conservation of water and pre­ vention of erosion could be brought about. Legislation is in course of enactment to protect woodlots by ex­ empting 10 acres in every 100 as long as rules are complied with. The Forestry Branch will supply trees. In the last two years the farmers in this doutaity ordered 160,000 trees, representing an average of 25 or 30 trees to each, farmer, and this does not replace the annual cutting of trees, lack of water and windbreak protection. '“The difficulty is to know where to; start,” said Mr. Mc­ Leod. Fred Naftel of .Goderich township, was asked to address the council on the subject. He said conservation is the most important interest for many years. Wind, water and erosion were causes of waste. The county of Huron is unique in that thle north­ west boundary is a slope of 100 feet and great waste is going on. Erosion by a cireek on his farm had deepened its bed to the level of .the lake. Stor­ age of waters in creeks can be ac­ complished by draining the waters. /‘In conservation we have -to look ahead, the cutting down, of trees causes evaporation.” Reeves Bowman, Archibald, San­ ders and (Cardiff also spoke on the Subject. A committee appointed Ian McLeod, Agricultural Represen­ tative; the chairman of the Advis­ ory Council and. Reeve Bowman, were appointed as representatives on the Central Committee of Con­ servation. •Canon Appleyard addressed coun­ cil .on the teachers’ course at Western University, on the senate of which he represents Huron county. He ad­ vised that the department is asking for a more extensive study of the teaching of the English! language in the course. Melvin Tyndale .of Colborne town­ ship addressed council on the sub­ ject of feeder cattle being, infested with shipping fever coming from Western stockyards. ,He advocated more strict inspection and inocouila- tion. A recommendation was en­ dorsed asking the Agricultural Ad­ visory 'Council to use all possible efforts to have all feeder cattle com­ ing from Western stock yards pro­ perly iniocculated for the prevention of the disease. J. ,M. Govenlock, Inspector of the County Home, presented thle follow­ ing report for the year ending De­ cember 31, 1936. Annual Report Number of inmates admitted since opening of the House, 788; Inmates on January 1, 1936, 92; Admitted for the first time during year, 19,' re-admitted after absence, 1; deaths during the year, 11; absconded dur­ ing the year, 4; inmates in House op December 31* 193'6, 92; males, 49; females, 43; days’ board, inmates, 33,i8'40; days’ board of keeper’s fam- and help, 2,200; number of inmates during the year, 92; average num­ ber with keeper’s family and help, ■9'8. Admitted during the year from several municipalities as follows: Townships—'Hullett, 1; Ashfield, 1; Goderich! 1; HoWicL 1; Stephen, 2; Towns and Village®—Exeter 1; Clin­ ton 6; Wlngham 1; Seaforth 1; Asy­ lum 4, question of maintaining a similiar reciord regarding Mothetrs’ Allow­ ances. (Carried. R. Tuirner-McNall; That the opin­ ion of the Council members be given in respect to the constructing of la­ vatories in the basement of the Court House.—Property Committee,. R. Turner-Lovell — That the thanks of th© members ofi Huron County 'Council be extended to the Rev, A. C. Calder and Rev. D. J, Lane fou being present and to the latter for offering prayers1. Carried, Bowmani-Wilson—That we grant the Central Conservative Committee $25 toi be used foi* aducational pur­ poses with regard to ireforestiration, —(Executive. Bowman-|Archibald! —. That we authorize ouir treasurer to purchase a pin point typewriter for cheque protection as authorized by our auditor.—Pimperty. Huckins - Westcott —■> That the thanks ofi the members of the Huron County Council be extended to His Honor Judge Costello for ad­ ministering the oath of office to the new warden,—Carried. iHuckins-Bowman—That a grant of $20 be made for planting and up­ keep of flower beds around the Court House for 1937.—Executive. Feagani-Frayinie — That Melvin Tyndall be appointed to the God­ erich Collegiate Board for 1937-38- 39, to take bhie place of J. J. Rob­ ertson.—Carried. iLovell-Robert Turner —< That the County Clerk, J. M. Roberts, be a member of the annual audit for the year 1937.—Carried. Byraus-Bowmani—That the prop­ erty Committee give consideration to the question of readjusting the offices in Court House in order that: May Revise Layout /The judge’s private office and chambers may be side by side; the sheriff’s office and the clerk of the court office may be side by side; the treasurer’s and clerk’s offices side by side.—Property*. Bryans-Lovell: That we recom­ mend that our county agricultural representative give his utmost at­ tention to combatting the warble fly menace; also contagious abor­ tion which is prevalent and that this county be asked to give a grant to aid in this work.—Executive. Keyes-P. W. Scott1—/That we grant the usual grant of $500 to our agri­ cultural office; also the $200 for junior extension work and $15 to .each school fair under our repre­ sentative’s supervision.—Executive. ID'avidsomP. W. Scott—That this county council request the provin­ cial highway department to con­ tinue laying of the pavement from two miles south of Belgrave to Wingham on No. 4 Highway this year?—(Good Roads. Mawhinniey-Lovell—That we give a grant of $500 to the agricultural representative's office at Clinton and that $200‘be granted to the junior extension.—Filed. iScott-Turner1—flhat all toll fair associations in Huron Countyi re­ ceive a grant of $100 each.—Exec­ utive. iDavidson-Frayne — That public libraries in Huron County be paid a grant, of $25 each for 1937 and that all public libraries receiving county grants be requested toi sub­ mit a statement.!—Executive. Council adjourned at 5 o’clock to meet at 10 o’clock on1 Thursday. Saving of $35,000 Airs Councilors In Striking Rate _ The report of the finance commit­ tee fixing the rate at 4 mills, a re­ duction of 1£ mills, was adopted by Huron County Council Thursday. Owing to the province assuming the costs of old age pensions and mou­ thers’ allowances, the sum of $35,- 600 will not,have to be raised and $23,000 had been paid off on the Provincial highways account, mak­ ing it that amount less to be taken into account; a total of $64,000. The 4 mills rate applies only to incorporated towns and villages. For townships the rate will be 4 mills ■plus the cost of secondary education which will not be known until March. This is the first year in the his­ tory iof the county that the budget has been- brought down at the Janu­ ary session. Formerly it was given always at the June session. The rate .was opportioned as follows: general account, 1.95 mills; Provincial high- ville, .35; Coiunty highways, 1.70. The rate was struick on the fol­ lowing estimates: (Continued on Next Page) Salesman—“I’m afraid this car will run into four figures.” Inquirer—“That’s all right; my last one did that —- three humans and one pig.” How You May Get Rid of Those Painful Boils RURDOCK ft When boils start to break out it la m evidence the blood is clogged up with fan* purities and requires to be thoroughly PUM^0^ by a good blood medicine. We, believe there is no better blood cleansing medicine than Burdock - Blood ■Bitters. It helps to remove the foul matter from the blood, and once the blood ia S W«n£6 fo^itj8appear