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The Goderich Star, 1934-04-05, Page 1eehnical Assault In Bayfield Case Murdoch Rog's, 'Found Guil.ty by Magistrate Reid in Mrs. Bniley Case , • SEVERAL WITNESSES HEARD Murdoch Ross, 81 -year-old self -elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Bayfield was found guilty of technical assault on the person of Mrs. T. O. Bailey, a fellow. trustee, -by Magistrate Chas. Reid in Bayfield village this morning._ _ More than one hundred of the three hundred inhabitants of the village were on hand to aear the magistrate address Mi. Roes and, Mrs. Bailey followilag the hearing. "Mr. Roes," said Magistrate • Reid, "you are an old man and I don't want tee inflict a severe financial penalty cm -you. What woUld please me fax more would be an assurance from both of you that .4;\ these petty blekerings in your village will cease. You, Mr. Ross, mirst remem- ber -that- Mrse Bailey,- even though --a woman, has the same -rights and privi- leges on the Board as you have She had a right to -see the documents which e you tried, forcibly, to withold from her. I are going to deter sentence until I sed if you can work in harmony together." This outcome, of a case which started February 5th, 1934, at the second meet- ing of the council, will, it is expected, tend to bring peace to -Bayfield... At that meeting Mrs. Bailey nominated herself as teeretary of the Board, Sam Huston, the third member, seconding her nomipa,tiore Roes, as .chairman, _zee fu,seir-tO -reed here non:dilation, claiming' that it was illegal to appoint a secre- tary:'.He• told Mrs. Ross to read her own motion, 'Which she did amid ap- plause.Then, being presumably elected as, secretary, she attempted to take r.hage-ot the inners; of' the mtmicipality but •Mr. Ross objetted. A scuffle en- suedeeduring-ewhich-Mrs. Bailey- lost a, string of"beads. OnMarch5th She laid ati information againet Ras, the-iiut- coin-I-bat*thfs inoriling's hearing. Mrs. Bailey was .the first witness cal..' led. She. le -a big -,-good-looking -woman; the proprietor of an hotel in Bayfield where her leuaband- assists .her in the management. • She-stated-liar-casedrearit-ge ove the inaldents-,of the tihh whiCh. the alleged assault took place. She claimed that she had three times asked the ehairenan toereadethe motion -where- by she would become secretary and then (Continued on page 5) LESSONS IN BRIDGE TICE,Nfisae- -.Janette WiLloo, - of • London, will be in Goderich on •• • Fridays, commencingetcpribelath, to give ./ • Bridge lessons. For further Information apply STAR OFFICE, Or 1102C, 12,...STARe OFFICE. t • FOR. SALE "()R TO RENT TO RENT. --Furnished rooms tith or •-a- ;without beard, also light house- keeping rooins. Apply at the STAIR OeViCE. • liARO.410 BROKIEY .HAS MIRACULOVS ESCAPE Hurled, Out of Car When. the Door -Openx,4-rest -010VInir aroki BSOPhee:i out ef 'pespital" re - caving congratinationa 'frOin' his manY z friends on .a iniraeulees escape from Ie valekathe • , ' -.;cias riding in Jack Woods* car on Wednesday,* 'March 28th, when...he at- tempted to.raise the vflndow of the ear., Re grasped the wrong handle and opened the door instead. Mr. Woods was travelling at quite a speed and when M. arophey realized what had •happened tried to save the •car door. The result was that he was milled out ,of the car in the twinkling of an eye and hurled to the road. He Wa5 rushed _to_ the. hospital...where- an -examination dtsclosed the fact that he appeared to be unhurt exceett, for some braises and cuts around the face. He was dis- charged fioni the ,hospitel On Monday morning, taking a day as' a 'Patient to .recover from the shock. His friends are sure- that ethea-days of Miracles are not yet over. • Board of Health - In itchgular- Session Reports Received on Water and • Milk Supplied to Town Little sediment was discovered in the water intake. 'basin when e-xamlned •by - F. G. Weir last week according to the report which he'presented to_ the Board of Health sitting in regular session on NEW "TERRAPLANE NOW ON DISPLAY , F. IL Miner Oaritlfe' ShelVirig "'oust " Produce of lindeon-Esses ComPtifly • Information has been received frora F. R. Miller, that the new Terraplane, product of the Hudson -Essex motor car people, is an exceptionally attractive job this year, • It has all tile lateet streamline effects - of the new models and in fact improves on anything. seen ,here this year. One of the best of -the wide range turned oat - by the makers of the 'rerraplane is on display in the ehavvromn of the garage operated by•Mr. Miller .and it, appears to be an, that is dallied for it. It is a ruggedly built care 'the chassis and body being designed as a single unit, the" eteerfaior of the-bederfOrmlnig the top of the frame. This makes for ease of riding and safety, features stres- sed in*. all new Hudson -Essex built pro- ducts. In desigri it is beautiful, some- , thing ardently to be desired, and so sure to catch the eye of any one to -whom beauty is a great factor. The ladies are especially taken with these new models. A new • engine, more powerful, more rugged, gives speed and stamina and long life. • No modern improvement has been overlooked. A trip to the Miller garage will well repay anyone. Court Awards For Monday, April and, 1934. The greater detail was -3/4 of an inch: This settles V. J. Lane in Action -a -point •-whichahas- worried. not- a .few- _ • le or lit -Me e th ht that * •": p p e. ny v oug the murky, unparatable state of ' the water was due to the fact that these basins were not. being cleaned out It is explained at the Town Hall that the on- ly reason for the condition of the water Is -that -river-water-ts getting Into the mains. A rePort from the Institute- of Public -Health at London_ shows that its zolore and taste do IIC41 necessarily make it dangerous ate thebacteria count was on- ly 790, •Ldielerille treatment ;takes care of this small number of bacteria. guftller wort vo4 received from London' on -the Ittate milk digtributed t takelesatigeria_ This e.. • ation_ in the bacteria count; all the Ivey from 5,000•in eerie case Ltd 600.000 in ari- • other case. It Is generally felt that an occasional test such ae is canted. out is not altogether a fair one A. better method of arriving at a reasonable basis - of judgement would be to take samples • every week over a period of a couple of months. An average struck from such figures wcauld glyeeet clearer picture_ of the actual state of the milk supply. The meeting was a brief one, A. D. •MeLean chairman, being in charge, with eMayorDrW.Ga11ow, H J. A.• _Malvin), and Dr.- Whitely, M.O.H., being present. e Man May Pay Money on Street. VVithuot Receipt.—Other Cases Deferred • judge Costello- -ruled -in twenty eoue on Wednesdat April 4th e that a .mane migbt quite easily pay a debt to a cre- ditor- on the Street-. and fail to ask for. a receipt for same. This decision 'resulted In awarding V. J. Lane, • McKillop Township farmer, Judgment for' $281 with coats and inter- est against Thomas Ptircelleof Seaforth. Letter from :Solicitor Nairn . rses Council Lo *s of Pro—Ceaiiic BOARD 'PARK AGEMENT Proposal Will Need More Pablic. ity to Pille$ Voters • Advocate -a -ot -the- -plan for plaeltig" Maitland cemetery Mader a c,oniraission -got something of a de shaWhen a letter -ewes received from Town Solicitor Doug- las R. Nairn inform* the cote:tell that it would ,be necessary; to turn, all parks, except the Exhibition Park, •over to a .Board of Park Management, in addition to the cemetery, mid that each new body , , would have the pow41ey requirements to stibniit esti- mates 9xtheir in which. sum the emetic!' must provide. through tax levy. • • This statutory requirement places a sotaewhat different cemplexion on the Whole -matter. When the proposal was originally put forward,- authorities were of the opirilon that a -simple Cemetery Board could be formed, responsible to ,the •Council and operating on grants from the Counek.together with such sums as are received from private grants and from the Cemetery Perpetuation eFund= The plebiseite which was passed at the New 'Years election was a feeler to get the opinion of the people. Most voters were of the opinion that they were voting for such a purely adminis- trative! bodye 'What their reactions to •-the new requirements ,will be are • not ittiOWn. • - It is likely, °eying to the earaestnes.s of theie back -of the plan, that an effort will be made to interest the people by 'means meetings and other publieity. • The neceseary procedure for securing -action on the eguection -is outlined in- th solicitor's letter which we quote in full herevelth. , L. L. Knox, Esq., Town Clerk, Ooderich, Ont. Dear taeiree-I have gone into the ques- tion oe placing the Maitland cemetery under the control of a board separate from the Town Council and find the following to be -the necessary procedure: iVlattland, Golf (tth 1 LITTLE SON Q.F. FORMER . ' . . . GODERICH' BOY DitorvvNED- Dinner and Dance ,„„,,., and *ex, Erie WilsOn, 'of Stayner, ltereavc41 Or Tragic Event Most Enjoyable- Affair at Hotel , I The felloWing frOXIX 'The OlObe refers • , d Bedftird—Nlany fillembers anto the death. by dreWaitig, of the little ,, tomato ..... .. son 0 Mr. and Mrs. • Eric 'Wilson, of '''''''. atitynet,_ .forinerly of Qaderich,, and \ - ' many friends Will extend eympathi: Nearly, one ,,lpndred .M.,Olinhe)°8 or the 1, Edmund Wallace .(Teddy), 4-year-o1d Maitland Golf -Club together eiith their' saItut,6!anErdic 'Wlmrlias. IL,* eidsloWrnp ol5f.0.5thed8rta'owYnneedt s friends' gathered at the Bedford Hotel i Monday afternoon when he fen into the for the Club's annual dinner and dance ' ' creek in the neighborhood of hihome: on Monday everting, April 2nd. - r The 4 -year-old son of J. C. Gartian, the Teddy at the t its long tablg with adressed in. itne of the accident, -rein The dining room looked unusually at- i little playmate who was playing with traetive white, with yellow daffodils and candles y_cIgave to aohernhvoehmte e-aAladrmoistancrth e oet f r.:- glow* in the softly shaded lights. ards - • W. •A. Coulthurst, President of the 8edY. "Although. .neighbors hastened to Club, together with Mrs. Coulthurst, Mr. thebaseehreeofveTthebodyeacetde neathey athtehywetrime eu.n- and Mrs. D. D. Mooney, Mr. and (Mrs. letoec O. O. Lee, Mr...arid Mrs. G. L. Parsons,' am% awl arlys, R. Patterson, oscuPied BEES SWARM IN, APRIL seats at the head table, the president •_ acting as toastmaster for the evening. A very enjoyable -dinner was serve , duririg the course of wiaich Mr. C. K. Saunders led the party in group singing Honey Bees -Take Possession of Post on Waterloo St. Amateur weather prognosticators may make the most of the fat that a swarm while Mr. Cha.s, taeleakinse just home from a winter in the south, nd in par- of honey bees has taken possession of a ticularly fine voice, rendered a nember e telephone post near the corner of Wet- erlaa anti ,No4 of the newer songs, accompanied on the piano by MrMunnmaking the area 'perilous to. passersby. . . It is claimed that the first of April is The singing of "Oh Canada" opened the evening and after the dinner and early for the. busy•little chaps to beebree are full ot nd the toast to the King had been drunk stfii gs. - Y inall -boys e a are .watching thein S Goderich water, Mr. Coulthurst spoke• briefly, commenting on the year's activi- and say that they have had some fun the first day or two watching tadiee get ties, and predicting a, better year for 1934 With the opening of the Baiewater dtung when passing, ,They- did not know the names of the afflicted persons Highway as a Government road. Many more visiting golfers should take the but the story looks possible. A hole imthe post, about ten feet from he of • coming to 'Ooderich. the ground, is the well known 'hive of Greens charges remain the same and l.' are a potential source of considerably ndustry. ; inereeeed revenue. The finaekee,s ef the citib,. whilemodeiatei,amount were, aster Doll Parade A Ladies!. Md Scity In Monthly' Meeting Splendi4 Program Enjoyed Ivy Largest Gathering in Years e„ The regular niont* meeting or the Ladles' Aid Society of Knox .:Chnych, Was held on Friday, March 24th, at 3 p.m. in the ehureh lecture room. The president, Mrs. A. D. McLean, was in the chair and conducted the busi- ness part of the meeting, at which there was the largest attendance of members in Years. ‘After the tinsineas had been dealt with, Mrs. H. C. Dunlop, the. first ' vice president, tot* charge of the pro- gram. The scripture lesson was read. by Miss Belle MaeVicar and Mrs. (Rev.) •Wardlaw-Taylor led in prayer. Mrs. Dunlop's group then staged, Un- der her capable management and lead- ership a "BetsyaBobbitt" concert. The Menibers tirriv,ed at a sewing meeting, each displaying some very interesting and up-to-date articles of clothing,, and to pass the time while sewing, the group rendered two choruses, and a toast to the president, :Tre ain't goin to thange „emor.e.a... WAS -also -sung. A solo Vas bea.utifelly sung by Mrs. N. C. Lanaway and a quartette consisting of Mesdames Dunlop. Lane, A. smith and Miss U. Sernerville was excellently•rendered-- Readings by Mrs: P. R. Redditt and Mrs. (Rev). D. J. Lane were thoroughly enjoyed by all present. Miss. Somerville • and Mrs-,'- Forbes- R. Miller assisted mat- erially as 'accompanists at the piano.- Before the meeting was closed Mrs. Dunlop's* group served a dainty Easter lunch. wh 1 c h was muchppreditted by all. Fifteen new members were ridded . to the speiety at this meetieg r'and the future meettngs- of tile oelety pie _4 0 adeouate- for immedate reqeirementee 1"_romei_se_ being. verY entertaining aiid The -chairman• celled on several of- interesting. those present for a few Words, and a number of. pleasantly reminiscent re-; maaks were made by Mayor C. C. Lee'i Square Brightened byChildren —ramons. Mr._ Meeirwy, Mr, Pater- , . son, Father Lowry, Judge Costello. Mr.! e for Lions Clik Ev-ent. S-aunders and Dr. Graham. Sheriff , Reynolds caused a lot ,of amusement by It is probable that ' the Square has asking the men present to stand and re- never been more colorful.. than It Was peat after him a toast to the ladies, the evening. 6. K. Naftel received the dolls, and doll carriages and eritycles, prizes for last, on .Saturday, the last day of March, The presentation of year's lelay-elosed-the--fOrmal part of when the little..girle eLtown with their Lloyd trophy from the hands of the Pre-: all gaily • decked out in every pretty Charming Pageant . CARD OF THANKS The family of • the late W. 'Martin - Knight wish to thank friends and neigh- bors who extended such kindness to him ,ix1pg his and -those- -who- -sent oral tributes and those Who loaned c$ortle1uneraLl ICorn' ing Events'''. 1 AND BUSINESS BRIEFS sident, Mr. Coulthurst. The Garrow color, took part in the Easter Dolls There was little ceremony at the oPenin.g of the spring session of toUntY ,court on Tuesday. The Lane -Purcell case was proceeded with_ immediately_ Purcell had a Mortgage on Lane's farm. Interest and principal due atacamteci to $281 more than. Lane thought • it should be. • Purcell dented his signature on a receipt, for $140. A handwriting expert said it was Purcell's -writing and' the jadge. accepted the evidence. Lane also got credit for the $60 which he cleimed was paid to Purcell on the street. J. J. guggard appeared forethe_plaint HIM and Meir for the defendant_ Three other cases were listed for the present Sitting. These"Were /Vfortlock against The Holmesville Cooperative LOST ,Cheese and Butter Co , MacPherson and T OST -Back . • kitten, latt week -end, It/Eakins for the Plaintiff and L. E, Dan - Please return to ERN IE SALKEILD, cey for the defendant. Case was set Montreal St. The case of Churchill .against. Mickle and Sons Was put over until April 10th. Frei* Donnelly is acting for the plain tiff and Carling and Morley for the de- fendant. /n the !natter of Pfaff against Mc- Clinchey .case was adjourned sine die. F. R. Darrow for the plaintiff and Hays d'ItaYe for the-.defendant. tama-ree ren , w th or without board. •Convenient to -,, Square and Harbor. e Apply STAR OFFICE. -' rent. RENT. -Central warm house for rent. Apply to m. W. HOWELL. FAR114_,k0R- SALE- -or -RE/RT.-Good. • clay loam_ farm,. 180 -acres,.teere Tiles from ehurch and sehoel, artesian well, brick house with large -bank barn ancleetraw -shed, cearent stables, in ;good condition_ Per furtherepattieulars apply to FRANK DONNELLY, Goderich, Ont. STEDEPAUER'S USED CA Speci4I -for this week: 1931-Chev Coach and Coupe, both like net:. cial Roadster, 14 seat,,'very smart, for medi te sale. 1929--,0hev . Sedan, Co a c CoupetiRbadster and e- el kille)7. 193&-FoWCoach. and many other makes and models. 1931--:-bbev ton and half stake body dual wheel Truck. 1930---4tugg1es ton ihassis, cab and stake ,body ton Truck. We will consider tiors4 ort Exchange. EASY PAYMENT TERMS MAY BE ARRANGED IP nEsmEn. 13-ftk1t Tareutirs, specially) priced (Guarantee for one year) $4.85 MOORE'S GARAGE NIAtEVI nittOirl 40DORWit • • hundred eIe6toax preet*-for the estatel lisliment of a board to control the ceme- tery must be presented to the Cotinell, -2. A by-law may their* be presented to the ratepayers, and if the majority be in favor of the bylaw it shall be fin- ally passed ,at the next regular meeting of he 3. A Board than then be appOinted by the Courteir, being.10m0sed of the head of the municipality and six othei persons not being members 'of the Coun- cil. As -a. Mtardcl-pal Council can only dale -- gate the -06tvers vested In It In a man- ner expressly provided by statute, I sub-, mit that thee above procedure is the only way the Town tan give up ,control of the cemetery. The- necessary stetutory authority for the above procedure is as fonows: Sec on of the Cemetery Act stater that the control of the cemetery rreay be turned ever to a board of park manage- ment inaltuted under Public Parks Act. The Pa& Parks Aet referred to in this section .sets forth the above • mentioned procedure, and also the- following vale ious points -winch are veirthy of consid- eration: • . 1. Section 3 (1) of the Public Parke Act_ makes it compulsory for the board to take over all ,existing parks see well ae the cemetery, save and except exhibition parka, 2. Section 17 of the Act makes it compulsory fer the cOunell to levy a special rate for the estimates of the board for their expenditures during the, year, such rate to be called the Perk Fund rate. In order to Proceed with the necessary by-law for • establishing a Cemetery Board it is necessary that a Petition be presented to the council so that pro- ceedings may be started. Yours very truly. (Sgd.) D. R, FEMALE HELP. WANTED WOMEN WANTED.-Wonaen wanted " to sew for as at ° home. Sewing machine netessary.. No selling. TARIO NECKWEAR COMPANY, partment_258,-Toeonto _ - • —AltlICTGE-s 'Wilt SALE FOR SALE -Eggs for hatching at • reasonable Prices. O. A. C. bred - to -lay strain, Baited Rocks, with good laying records. MRS. R. DAVIDSON, Dungannon. Phone 84. PCYR 8ALE.-1500 bushels of grainery filler seed oats, heavy Abiders, 76c per blishel. Apply to GM. A. BEAN, Auburn. Phone Blyth 19 r 14. • OREDI'r NOTE ON FORD OAR F'Oie • SALE. -We have for sale a credit note worth 8225.00 9n a new Ford car Per further partletilars apply po HAVIEI and'HAYS, Hamilton St., Goderich, SALtE.-Alfalfae seed fier sale. Apply to manic snos.kcaxiow. Phone 1508. FOR SALE -A quantity of good seed oat, Banner and Granary also mixed vain. Apply to GEO. vomastarr, n, L Auburn, Lot 31, - Con. 1, East Wa,wanosh., • "Igt0Ft SALE. -Model A. lord coach, 41" late 1929, in splendidtondition. Apply HAMILTON currrom n. i. Godetich. Phone 1414, Carlow. ' FOR SALE.--e0ne jar of either Cress .,997,1 (7- :• 0TigrnloittE.Salve. Apply DUNLOPs:DRu OFT ItEAL ESTATE AND • INSURANCE7 The W. C, T. U. will meet at the home ef Mrs. J. H. 'Colborne, St. Patrick street, on Thursday evening, April 12th, 51 7.30. WANTED WANIIED.--4 reliable middle-aged •v v lady to take- care of invalid and assist with housework. Apply to MRS. S. PENTLAND, Phone 52, Dungaprion.' ANTED. -Experienced giT1 to do general •housework. • Inquire at STAR OFFICE. ANTED. --25,000 Muskrdts. I haVe a large older for Muskrats and will pay $1.00 on average.for large, med- .11111e and &Mall Muskrats free from Wiles; daniaged ones at value. NORMAN EAST, R. R. 1, Clinton, 2% miles north on No. 4 highway. WANTED. Caretaker for Goderich Public Library. Duties to commence April 16th.- Rooms above library not available for living quarters. Applieations, stating salary, received up to and including April 12th. List of duties may be had by applying at my office, West St H.- R. LONG, Secretary. rillE O. F. CAitElt .CO. Fire,t-Accident and,MOtor esti — -114WRANCt otnie : Masonic Tenn*Vi/est St., Goderick Phone 230 NELSON 1111.4 Xtr• EXECeltoltgr SALE .; VICUCUTORS' SALE OP RESIDER- .'" nAt, PROPERTY. The Eaceatitoig of the Eetato Of George Andrews will offer for sale by Public • auction, on SATU14DAY, APRIL 14th at the premises, at 2 o'clock in the after- noon, Part of Lot ,983 On Newgate St.. isi the Town of Goderiela, a/itch there is a large well built hotise with all modern conveniences. TEittetae•-Ten per cent of Purchase price at the time of the sale, and bal- ance within 36 days. Jr further particulars apply to • HAYS and RAYS. Ilamilton %reek Ooderich, Ontario/ Or to ottirbitie And 604.-.1.,-; • A,Uctionters. Oederich,. Ont. C. 0. F. STAGE LAST OF SEASON'S DANCES 1 itp-warvpresented to Mr. Hai old Wil- ' Parade. ------ limigchy Mayor C. C, Lee. The winner i Ihe inembers Of the Liops Club span - of the rose bowl, Mrs. Donaldson,. was I gored the- affair and It 'proved to be an ;ldthnerhro present toreceive npiltthisp eeive hertrophyy. • 'Inspiration: Fullyo, . twhundred young - "di sters and their fathers and* mothcrs and the ropm was quickly cleared for danc-1 friends ell= down •town en.rly, many Ing. This was carried on with the old- I right after lunch, and parked themselves , est members of the Club showing the 1 in front of the Star windows where the greatest stamina and enjoyment, an ex - prizes had been on display for some eellent advertisement of the benefits ter days. The Lions •Club affiele,e eame golf: the • party dispenetat at a late later and shoeed them ail to the earner hour after having been voted a most en- of West street where the Goderica Town joyable Affair. Those coming from out band had assembled and was making the of towri for the gathering were Mr. and Mrs. IC C. 'Lawson, Mr . and Mrs 0 day as.'big as poelble• with lts very best Ford and Mr. and Mrs. McCuaen, all a • brand Tho f e vamr nuasei e . ma' rshalls formed the Clinton, Miss Roaa tof Alma- College. St. Prnall entrants into single file, dens, tri - Thomas, Wm. Telford of Owen Sound ewes and dee eaniaa", grouped to - and J. Kelly of New York Ci.y. --- gether and started them off a.round the -Square, the band hi the lead. 'The sun "Nick" Alkn Dies came out to smile his approval of the •V _Part _and_hundreds of ettlyens num the • way to smile their approval and to ad- • By His Own Hand mire the really adintrable decoration,. and dresses of bothentrant and exhi- Rushed to Hospital After Being ....... bits' Discovered in' Unconsjous • Condition • - _ Big Crowd • on Hand for Jolty Social Event of Monday Night The -last &zee and card party of the current season under the auspices of the Canadian Order of Foresters, Cdurt Goderich Ne. 32, was held in the Masonic Hall on Monday evening, April 2nd. The usual splendid turnout Was ,pre-.. gent and every effort was _made to make It an event to be remembered. paella! Warted -early ari'd the festivities 'were earried on until the early hours of the morning. Winners Of the card part of the Affair were announced nd Mns, OM Bowra cald Mr. J. U. teethe for the 500 while Miss May Buell and Mi. Jos. Jef- fries proVed successful among the eubhre players. Everyone having enjoyed a splendid repast dancing cominented and no one wanted to go liome until the 'party broke up at about three o'clock in the morn- ing. The committee 'responsible for the ar- rangements was composed of 11. Witmer. A. E. 13/rIter, Clerdon 'telt E 13reeken- ridge. W. Barker, W. Price and Percy PI Coopers Warble Vir VaiVdet, itierris." taw COOper'S D111.. CAUX113$11413 brditt fftltr. NO INQUEST Dr. J. le Whttely, coroner for Gode- rich and district, handed in a statement. to The Star regarding the ease of Nicholas Alien, which read as follows: After investigating all the circum- stances in the case of the sudden death; of Nicholas Allen, of Gocierith, who died .in Alexandra hospital at 11.45 p.m. Wednesday, April 4th. it is not consid- ered necessary to hold an inquest" Nick Allen died of arsenical poisoning.; self administered. He had been, knownr to be in very low spirits for some days' and while friends had tried and hoped that they had 's.ucceeded in turning his'; mind into more cheerful channels they , were not successful. Allen left a letter addressed to his sister, Mrs. Fred Sere. I. brook, wife of Couneillor Seabrook, stat- I ing his intention of doing- away with himseff. He was found at his home In an un- eonsciouh condition with evidences of his having taken Paris Green. Dr. Whitely -• was caller in but it was evident that he had administered the poison Tuesday evening. Every effort was maCe to re- vive him. He was rushed to hoepital and all poasible equipthent used to rid him •of , the foreign matter. All efforts failed and he passed away' Wednesday evening. Deceased Was Well knOwn to most, people in Godefich and was liked by' everyone. Great regret is teeing "eepteg- ti at WS rash action. No funeral as- rangernents have been made as we go to preps. (672e Weather March 29 .. 30 31 •• ,lh 3 " 4 42 . 31 ,-- MItlf.Milt. Mas. 1933 1034 44 26 33 23 53 38,. 37 30 54 .34 47 32 :04 34 5022' • 46. 35 54 at Once around the Square and the judg- ing took place. Mrs..D J. Lane, Regent of the Ahmeek Chapter, 10 DE, Miss Claire Reynolds, Regent of the Maple Leaf chapter arid Maa. Geo 411mItoii of the Public School Board were given this diffl-tilt task. . The band •played some more on the corner while the 'children were lined up c11 • e e• et 'street and- -had- their pletures t. • , "Mike"- the big friendly brindle bull dog, added his quota of music .tb that of .the band as he tood in the Middle of the players and howled a deeptoned ace eompaniment, to the amusement of the young. He was impartial,Inhis fav6rs. first assisting one instrument and then passing on to the n.eirt. The serious air of the little girls eaused not a little !amusement. They were on their very best behaviour .and it was a splendid best. When the picture was finished the Lions Chi e gave out some two hundred Easter 'eggs to those who had not been awarded any of the niain prizes and The Star caught sight of little June Carrick who was most original in decrating her don buggy with copies of 'The Star. very tastefully arranged. So she got a special prize procured on the gpui of the moment. The regular prizes were then • handed out by the Lions committee eompoged of Messrs. Harry Oriff. Harney Edward. R. Stonehouse, I. D Eastman and Dr J A Graham, with several • ethers assisting. The awards were as follows: ..,D01.1 and carriage, Catherine Cute Elarence Jewell. Mary ,Pridham; best rag doll , - Betty Snell. Eleanor Donaldson; tri- cycles. Mary -- Graltaui, laire Martin, Sean flrihdley: 'best dreased &Al. 'Helen Muir. Phyllis Carrick. Pauline Patterson and youngest mother, Marie Johnston. :aged two. Merchants voted the affair an (.3wel- lept idea as many peopIe were induced to come down town for the event who *o" a !e! e t t '.' • :LA-• and S. 'McKINNON. Don't forget the Arthur Circle • play, -Green_ Stockings," in Knox church - -ture room on April 19 and 20. • A treat for these who attend. CC & B Tonic • Tablets at Campbell's Drug Store, Goderich. • North street A:halted thureh anniver- _ supper beelmial Wadley,- April 9ih Supper served from 5.30 to 8 p.m., after which there win be ah 'excellent' program•admissidie adults 40c, chil- dren 2-$c.1 The Central Home and Sell -eel Cline - will • hold its regular meet.ng in the school Tuesday afternoon. April 10th. at 4 p.m. Mr. H Griff wilt give the ad- dress and .there will be a musical pro- gtarn. Tie ne_w___MarthaWashington-_howie- dresses are in. Jt as smart as they can be. Good style and fast colors. an sizes from 14 to 50. •A large range to chooze from at SCHAEFER'S. The IvlacOilliyrary Misslon Band of Knox Presbyterian church will meet -Saturday afternoon at th.ree.e.yeleee .• Swagger Suits are very Parietal'. .see our showing of Spring Coats in line tail- ored tweeds and crepe clothe. All sizes Including half sizes. Prices D•re always, reasonable at SCHAEFER'S. • otherWite would have had no occasion to do So. It to expected that it will be made an a_nnu.s4 affair 'The future. Mr. Willis Prater will be confined to the hospital for some days as a result of aft operation performed bra him on IktesdaY Morning, April 3rd. He is re - ,..40 34 42 82 ported 4$ progressing aatLsfactorily, the operAtIork tokiir beem. a complete sue, Kayser Crepe Hose in the new spring shades at $1.00 pair is remarkable value, Buy Kayser Hose at SCHAEFlaft'SL 'The W. A. of St. George's church will heed an exhibition of curios and to* tumes from mission fields in India. Africa, China. Japan and -Canada. 18 the• parish hall on Saturday, Apr e 14th. from 3 to 7. o'clock. Tea will 13C served. Admieeion. including tea, 20 cents . Your stomach may not be digesting your food preperly. PARKE'S Livim- TONE is a great tonic that aids in digestion and 'stimulates a; lazy Liver. CAMPBELL'S DRUG STORE. PROTECT YOUR EYES For expert optical work. and up -t0 -date glhsses, nim or rimless styles, in shell. white or Pink mountings, at lowest pos- sible prices. Consult our Optical spe- cialist, M. H. Hughson, former optecian in charge for Kents, Toronto, and Henry Morgan ez.,Co , Montreal. with 35 years experien1•3e. .,who has been corning to Ooderieh for over 20 years. You may comer, here with the utmost confidence that you will procure' proper glasses and will not bc overeharged. Two, days on- ly. Thursday and _Eddy, April 12th and 13th. •SMITH'S- Atti# STORE, bode- rieh HORN BOTZ -At Alekandrra, Hospital, on March 28th. 1934, to Mr. and Mrs.Jas. notz, a son OMAN -At_ Alexandra Hospital, on April 2nd, 1934, to Mr. and Mr. Geo. Oman, St Oeorge's Crescent, a son, (George Keith). SCHAe.Pme, -At Goderich. on April 1st, 1034, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo, W. Seliaefer, a son. WHIIELER.-At Alexandra Hospital. on April 4th, 1034. to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wheeler, COderich Township, a daughter. WIIIIWELL.-Itt_ptontl.), Mon day, 2nd, 1934; Margaret Xlitiabettt VanEVtly, Wife Of the rate, at„.is. noth-, DIED •