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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1940-10-31, Page 3THE EXETER TIMES-ADVOCATE Before You Insure Consult Confederation Life Association One of *he World’s Great Life insurance Institutions. Renowned for Strength, Service and Security Since 1871. F. J. DELBRIDGE, Representative, EXETER No Depression to Follow, States Hon. 0. D. Howe Canada To Be Stronger Nation With Increased' Population When Victory Comes. A recent C. P. despatch from Quebec says: “When victory comes, Canada will be an immensely stronger na­ tion than when we entered the war, stronger industrially and stronger in manpower,’ I-Ion. C, D. Howe, .Min­ ister of Munitions and Supply, stat­ ed while addressing a dinner au­ dience at the concluding session of the 25th annual meeting of the Canadian Good Roads Association. Mr. Howe said he was not convinc­ ed a depression must follow the war. “We can reasonably expect a large increase of our population through immigration,’’ he said, “The re­ building of a war-torn Europe will continue to demand our food, raw materials and the products of our factories. “In my opinion, the need for a post-war depression will depend on the degree to which we can limit inflation of material costs, wages and the cost of living. If no sharp readjustment of prices is necessary, it should be possible to return to a peacetime economy without pass­ ing through a business repression.” Referring to airport construc­ tion in the gigantic Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Mr. Howe said that in the past year “we have built 170 miles of hard-surfaced runways which, if converted into a roadway twenty feet wide, would represent 850 miles of paved high­ way, sufficient to reach from Monc­ ton to Toronto.” Fifty-five airports, “with hard- surfaced runways, airport lighting and all the trimmings,” has been constructed to date this year, in addition to twenty-six secondary airports, at a cost of $1'8,000,000 An even larger amount had been expended on hangars, housing and buildings required for the scheme. Mr. Howe told the road makers that the air training construction program had been made pos­ sible “first by the hedp of your engineering staffs in choosing and surveying sites for airdromes, and second by the road-building organi­ zations you have developed.” Referring to civil aviation in Canada, Mr. Howe said that, in view of the war, “the increase in air travel and use of air mail is as­ tonishing.” Trans-Canada Air Lines he said, is planning to add six new 14-passenger aircraft to its present equipment before the end of the year. In addition to services already operated by the T.C.A., Mr. Howe said, “it is expected that a direct non-stop service will shortly con­ nect. Toronto with New York.” /Although the T.iC.A. directors had budgeted for a net profit of $3 00,- 000 for 1940, the actual profits for the first eight months were in ac­ cess of $3/2'2,000 “indicating that the profit for the full year will be about twice the estimate? At the end of August 32,000 pas­ sengers had ‘been carried, compar­ ed with 11,0'00 for a similar period in 19'39, and 421,000 pounds of mail had /been handled, compared with 277,0'00. “I feel that transport by air will continue to grow in importance,” he said, “and that the war will prove a great stimulus. When we consider the many thousands of young men that are being, and will be, trained as aviators and air me­ chanics, it must be apparent that we will continue to be an 'air-mind­ ed country.” 15-Year Term Given to Crawford Prospect Hill bierchant Acquitted of Muriler, Found Guilty of Manslaughter “Extremely Fortunate,” Judge Tells <‘rawford in Passing Sentence James Crawford, of prospect Hill who Justice Makins said constituted himself, “judge, jury and execution­ er” in his family difficulties, was sentenced to 15 years for manslau­ ghter. The 41-year-old former store­ keeper was acquitted Friday after­ noon of murdering Amber Carter Illanshard Township farmer and cattle buyer, by an assize court jury which then pronounced him guilty of manslaughter. He had been on trial on the murder charge since Tuesday, After hearing Cawford’s story and the stories of nearly a score of his neighbors, which sought to link to­ gether the names of his wife and the dead man, the jury apparently accepted the defence plea of “pro­ vocation.” It was upon the provocation theory that Defence Counsel Mayer Lerner, of London, urged a man­ slaughter, rather than a murder verdict. Mr. Lerner also argued for complete acquittal, holding that the jury could find the shooting ac­ cidental, but that viewpoint was not accepted. * Both barrels of a second-hand shotgun Crawford had bought in London the day before, roared out late the night of February 29 last, instantly killing Carter as he step­ ped out of his automobile in his own farmyard on No. 7 highway near Prospect Hill, after a trip to Stratford. Before that time, the two men had been well known to each other, had been partners in a cattle-buying enterprise, and Carter had been befriended by Crawford when his house was burned down. Justice Makins told the accused man in passing sentence, that he went out “deliberately” to shoot Carter, and declared that he was “extremely fortunate”. Jury Out Four Hours The jury took four hours to the minute to reach its verdict. Once during the four hours, they returned to ask questions about the evidence. There was a dramatic moment in the courtroom when at 3.15, the jurors filed solemnly back. Craw­ ford sat with bowed head, staring at the floor. He did not raise his eyes, and made no sign, when the court clerk asked, “How do you find the prisoner, guilty or not guilty,” and Joseph Rodgers, of Stratford, replied: “Guilty of manslaughter.” “Not guilty of murder?” asked Justice Makins, and Rodgers agreed Later, in the jail, Crawford wept, as he did in an ante-room waiting for the jury and many times during the trial. W. B. Common, ICC. was special prosecutor and Crown Attorney W. E. Goodwin, K.C. was associated with him. Fortunate “You’re extremely fortunate the jury has taken the more merciful, the more lenient way,” Justice Ma­ kins said, “You’ve been a tried man. You made one fatal mistake. You allowed yourself to be carried away. The situation perhaps was not nearly as bad as you thought it was. “You chose to be the judge and jury and executioneer as well. The law must teach people they cannot take the law into their own hands. We all sympathize with you, but I cannot overlook the main fact in this case that you went out there deliberately to shoot this man, and that you did shoot him. “The sentence of this court is that you be confined in a peniten­ tiary for a period of 15 years from this date.” When the jury returned for in­ struction, Fpreman J. Rodgers ask­ ed what direction Crawford came from prior to the shooting of Car­ ter. Justice Makins said testimony of James McWilliams was that he came from the drive shed along a shoveled pattli, towards Carter’s car Instructed by Justice Makins that the case was either murder or man­ slaughter with the “remote possi­ bility” of complete acquittal, the jury retired tit 11.15 a.m. Tile evidence was completed on Thursday and arguments of lawyers were then heard. When the court resumed, Justice iMakins delivered a 60 minute-charge and the jurors went out. After the defense lawyers Mayer /Lerner, of London and J. M. King, of Stratford, had raised further points, the jury was recalled to the courtroom, retiring finally at 11.15 a.m. Throughout most of the Judge’s charge Crawford sat in the prison­ er’s box with downcast eyes. Once nr twice tears rolled down his cheeks as they have many times ■during the week, as the story of a year’s events leading to Carter’s death unfolded before the jury. “I can readily see how this case can appeal to your sympathies as it ’must to everyone’s sympathies,” liis lordship said. “You are not en­ titled to let your sympathies run away with your judgment and dis­ tract you from your plain duty. “This case is either murder or manslaughter. There is a remote possibility, if you take certain views of the evidence, that you might ac­ quit him altogether.” "If the accused loaded a gun, went out to 'Carter’s place walking this mile and a quarter, lay in wait for Carter to come home and then shot him as the crown evidence in­ dicates, their he’s guilty of mur­ der?’ Most of the defence evidence was an attempt to show provoction the judge said, With reference to the defence suggestions it may have been acci­ dental. Judge Makins said if it were and if there was no gross care­ lessness then he should be acquitted His lordship spoke to the ques­ tion of intent. He recalled Craw­ ford bought the gun in London before the shooting. “What for?. Was it to go hunting, as he says?” “By the longest, most sympath­ etic stretch of imagination can you come to the conclusion that the shooting was accidental. “There has been a suggestion all through this defence — not in so many words — that it served Carter right; that he got what he deserv­ ed. We have no such law.” “There is a tendency perhaps in the republic to the south to assume that position. “You are not entitled to take that position. The accused can’t take the law in his own hands that way. I-Ie can’t constitute himself judge, jury and lord high executioner all in one.” The “unwritten law” is not known and not enforced in this country, his lordship said. After retiring, the jury was re­ called, at defence counsel’s request to be told by the judge that it was for the jury to decide whether there was provocation such as to cause “heat of passion.” It’ Crawford’s statement that he had no intention of killing Carter, is believed, a manslaughter verdict could 'be found, the jurors were also told. BRITISH AIRMEN GO TO GODERICH Party of 300 Arrives for Advanced Training <A party of 268 British airmen, in­ cluding 17 officers, with the accents of Lancashire, Yorkshire, Scotland and Cockney of Old London, arriv­ ed at Goderich on Friday for train­ ing at Port Albert airport naviga­ tion school. The airmen arrived by a 10-car- special train and came to Canada under the British Commonwealth Air Training plan. After two weeks’ boat and train trip the airmen were taken from Goderich to the airport by R.C.A.F. motor trucks and cars. They seemed much pleased witlj- their new surroundings and were glad to end the long train ride frqin their port of landing. All are here for advanced train­ ing and some expect to remain! in Canada as instructors. Already they talk of bringing their wives and families to Canada. They were particularly interest­ ed in the first North American In dians they have ever seen. These were Indians' from the Muncey Reserve working at shing­ ling the school buildings. The build­ ings for the school are only about 75 per cent, complete, contractors having concentrated on some build­ ings so that the school could get under way, and leaving others un­ til later. The Indians seem particularly adept at flipping shingles around into place and the British airmen watched them foi' some time. Some of the airmen brought parts of shells from 'German big “Ber­ thas” as souvenirs and others had parts of German planes. The kitchen, mess halls and quar­ ters for the airmen are all ready, special attention having been devot­ ed to preparations for reception of the class. Flying operations will get under way as soon as aircraft is received. The long train journey impressed and tired the men, but what most of all struck, them was the entire absence of air raid sirens and to see flashing store windows. They said things were not quite normal without night blackouts. Squadron Leader T. B. Wheatley was in charge of the party. Mrs. Mathew Rogan, Mt. Carmel, wishes to announce the engagement of her daughter, Helen Patricia, to Thomas Benedica Morkin, son of the late William Morkin and Mrs, Morkin, of Lucan. Advice to the thin: “Don’t eat fasti” Advice to the fat: “Don’t eat. Fast!” At the South Huron Plowing Match IHIVRHMY, OCTOBER 31, IMO 5Q YEARS AGO Mr. George Bawden, bricklayer, left on Monday for Lucan where he will remain for some time. Mr. Robert /Sanders,, who has been in Manitoba and Dakota for the last two months on a shooting tour, returned, home on Tuesday bringing with him elk horns, buf­ falo horns, wolf, badger and fox skins, and a collection of Indian curiosities. He reports having a splendid time and that the game is plentiful in those parts. A social was held in the Thames Road 'Church on Monday evening, which was much enjoyed by every­ body, The Rev, Mr. Fletcher gave an account of a trip to the Pacific coast and 'Mr, Bishop M.P. also gave a witty and humorous account of his trip to the 'Old Country, which delighted and amused all. Three of the Exeter sports were on the lookout for deer last week in Brewster, but not being able to find game of that sort they took a bee line for Lake Smith for some ducks. We would wish them better lu-ck in that quarter, Mr. James H. Grieve has opened up a new tailor shop and is selling suits at $10.00. On Monday we had a slight flurry of nsow, which we think is a warn­ ing to prepare for approaching win­ ter. Mr. R. iS. Lang claims to have shipped the largest carload of apples ever shipped from Exeter or any other station in Huron on Mon­ day last. The shipment was 3 20 barrels. Mr. James Petty shipped from this station on Thursday last a car­ load of lambs to the Buffalo mar­ kets. One day last week Mr. Jno. Hawk- shaw sold his 50-acre farm to Mr. Henry Jones, of Usborne, for $3,- 3 00. This is one of the best farms on the Rondon Road. 25 YEARS AGO J. C. Snell’s daughter had a caught in the cogs of a fanning at their home on the second 1 Mr. hand mill of Usborne, bruising it badly and part of one finger was taken off. Dr. Browning is having the drug­ store refloored and the interior im­ proved. Representing Exeter Oddfellows Lodge, 'Messrs. W. W. Taman, Bert Rivers, IR. N. Creech and T. Boyle attended the reception in honour of Grand Master Bro. Cooper, of Belle­ ville, (by Fidelity Lodge of 'Seaforth on Friday night. The “Exeter High School Home” for pupils and ex-pupils held in the Assembly Hall of school last Friday evening and a successful event. The rooms were decorated with .boughs of Maples and other trees. R. N. Rowe presided over the promenades and the program. Will Snell, son of Mr. Eli Snell, has taken a position with the Tele­ phone Co., to assist in the general outdoor work of the company. Fire destroyed two fine barns in Us'borne on Thursday afternoon, that of Mr. Wm. Gilfillan of the 14th concession and the two barns of Mr. Wellington Neil on posite .side winds Neil’s ashes tents, children playing with ■barnyard. This is the that Mr. Gilfillan has , Both iborns were Usborne & Hibbert Insurance Mr. Gilfillan’® for $1900 and Neil’s barn for $1200 and contents $1,000, the op- Strong to Mr. soon in the con- of the road. carried the sparks barn and they were along with almost all started by fire iir the isecond barn lost by insured in The fire was fire, the Co. Mr. I I 15 YEARS AGO Mr. Wes Simmons has returned home after spending a few weeks in the west. Mr. B. M. Francis- was successful in winning an electric lamp for writing the most insurance with the Canada Life in London and Wind­ sor districts during the month of September. The plowing match under the au­ spices of the Exeter District branch of the Ontario Plowmen’s Associa­ tion was held on the farm of Mr. Clayton Frayne, of Thames Road on Wednesday last. The weather was far from ideal but the land was in fair shape. Some of the prize win­ ners were Earl Bhapton for the best crown in more for field. (Miss 'Olive Hern is quite, ill in -St. Joseph’s Hospital, London. She has been there for two weeks. Master Gerald Zwicker of Credi­ ton is very ill. We hope he will soon be around again. Dr. Ward has moved his house­ hold effects into the living apart­ ments that he recently fitted up in connection with Ills office In the building south of the Central Ho­ tel. stubble and Percy Pass- tlie best plowed land in The J. t). Moore Co., are ship­ ping 30,000 dozen eggs per month from the cold storage on James Street, on order by the British Ex­ port Board. This activity will likely be maintained for several months. 20 people are employed on the job. —St. Marys Journal-Argus i the top ui.’ture are three yean? men from Huron county, with their smiles and everything, as they ga­ thered io take part in the South Huron Plowing Match held Thurs­ day afternoon last near Hensail. Members of the team, representing i Thiel-Lawson II united in marriage Alice the Ste- an d The and A quiet autumn wedding was sol­ emnized at two o’clock Wednesday, October 16th at the United Church, manse, Crediton, when Rev. L. H. Turner Louise, daughter of Mrs. late 'Samuel George Lawson to wart Elmore Thiel, son of Mr. Mrs. George Thiel, of Zurich, bride was becomingly gowned in a military 'blue dress with matching accessories. Her sister Lenore was bridesmaid wearing a vintage crepe dress. The groom’s brother Lewis was best man. After the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served to the close, relatives, the table being prettily decorated in pink and white centred with a fl­ storey wedding cake. The bride and groom left on a short motor trip to Chatham and points south along Lake Erie. They will reside near Zurich. SAYS NAZIS ARE DROPPING LAND MINES BY PARACHUTE The. following extract from the letter of a London lady forwarded by a mutual friend to Miss Mary McViear, of Goderich, gives some the marvelous spirit which in the bombed section of Country. e have been happenings idea of prevails the Old “Thor here since I last wrote. The demons are sending land mines down parachute. One came down Tuesday night into a field. It not explode until 12 o’clock Wednesday. I was going to shops and was near the Prince’s Hall. Nothing can describe the noise or the concussion caused by the explosion of that bomb. I'could by on did on the RBI Huron at St. Thomas right, Wilfred McQuaid. Seaforth: Harvey Lovie, Centralia; Elmer Passmore, Exeter. Four young la- d^s went to look on. They are Ruth Hess. Gloria Twitchell and Norma gangster of Hensall, and the girl 77teA£. Ia no totiaccc JUST LIKE J hear from where I was the smash­ ing of the glass in the shop windows and we had a pane of glass come out of one window. The people within a mile of the field were told to clear out and some of their houses are in ruins. Explosions Rock Shelter another. The shelter seemed ‘he place itself said when the “Last night we were all four in the shelter and were just getting off to sleep in spite of the guns when there was a terrific explosion. It sounded as if a bomb had drop­ ped just outside. You can have no idea what it was like, and then a few minutes later earth all over the to shake, although held fast. Father noise had stopped, “Well, our lives are spared. God had still work for us to do even if the house is in ruins? In about half an hour there was a lull and Charlie looked out and said the house was all right. So went went to sleep. Betty came ou* later and found the French doors in the drawing room blown wide open, a small pane of glass out of the window on the corridor opposite the bathroom and a pane out of my window. We are thankful it was no worse but this morning we found everything covered in sand. One mine was dropped and landed on the top of tho forest and another down in the river?'’ I second M uiin. Nairn, of Cromarty at work as he guides his team of horses to victory in the open class. is Betty Lower picture shows Austin WINNIPEG MISS GEORGINA MORRISON SUCCUMBS IN •Miss Georgina former resident on Wednesday of last week in Win­ nipeg. Miss Morrison was born in Bayfield, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. R. Morrison, who kept a general store there for many years and lived for a time in Hensall and London. Miss Morrison had lived in Winnipeg for the past 3 6 years Survivors include a brother, E. R. Morrison, of Los Angeles, and a sister Mrs. R. A. Marks, of Ober­ lin, Kansas. The funeral was held on Saturday at Winnipeg. Kirby Morrison, a of Hensail, died Tt uvher of history class to pupil who had been ill: “I'm glad to see you /hack. Jack. You will have a lot of leeway to make up though. How long have you been away?” Jack: "Since William the Con* queror landed, sir.” Agonizing Eozomn (Salt Rheum) No rest, day or Hight, for those afflicted with that awful skia dis­ ease, eczema, or salt rheum as it is commonly called. The intense burning, itching and smarting, especially at night, or when the affected part is exposed to strong heat, or hot water, are almost unbearable, and relief is gladly welcomed. TO get rid of eczema it is neces­ sary to have the blood cleansed by the use of a. thoroughly reliable blood medicine such as Burdock Blood Ritters which during the past fiO years has met with great success in relieving such diseases by its blood cleansing and purifying properties* Tho T, Milburn Co., Ltd., Toronto, Ont.