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The Brussels Post, 1926-5-19, Page 5w o of the Lower steering wheel ; coil box under - hood ; one-piece windshield ; wind- shield wiper ; gas tank under cowl ; new tire cover ; lower seats ; bigger brake drum ; nickelled radiator ; new tenders. Call and see the New Models and get Prices Three Used Cars Cheap Chevrolet 1918 Ford 1918 ford Touring 1921 McIntyre & Cudtnore Phone 73x BRUSSELS Ford Cars, Trucks and Tractors News of Local Interest THE BRUSSELS POST FIVE WILL FACE GODERICH TRIAL ----- Alleged Garage Looters Are Taken Feom City—Accused All London Men—One Said to Confess; Others to Fight Charges --- (Saturday's Free Prase) Provincial_ Constable Albert White- eides, Lieenee Inspector W. T. Pel - low and Deputy Sheriff Thomas Gun- dry, all of Huron County, visited London yesterday and escorted to Goderieh five men whom detectives arrested here Thursday in connection with burglaries of garages in Hay- field, Drucefield and Varna and the theft of automobile tires and money. The prisoners, all Londoners, were Bruns Laver, Gordon Harvey, Robt. Davis and Ronidd Rodda, They were taken lido custody by detectivea Thomas Bolton, Elmor Walsh and Harry Down. Police say the quintet confessed to participation in the rob- beries, except Davis, who is said to have remained in an automobile out- side the garages while the others entered. The loot rc,covered with the arrests included 10 automobile tires, a num- ber of tubes, batteries and a quan- tity of candy. The cash alleged to have been stolen amounted to ap- proximately $70, The combined value of all of the loot is estimated at about $250. The robberies were committed early last Sunday morning. The men bet the city late on Saturday night in a car said to be owned by one ef the Harvey brothers. police here were notified of the thefts through the general notification broadcast over the province by Huron County authorities. Confesses Guilt An attempt, police say, one of the Harvey brothers. made to dispose of two of the tires here at a price which created suspicion led to the arrest and the recovery of the loot, When Harvey was questioned about the tires he confessed to participation in the robberies and implicated the - others. All five were taken into cus- tody at their respective places of em- ployment and in their working clothes. Provincial Constable Whitesides was notified of the arras of the men late on Thursday, by detectives here, as a result of which he and his as- sociates came to London to escort the prisoners back to face trial. Constable Whitesides returned to Goderich in an autornobge loaned with the loot, and with one- of the men, while Inspector Pellow and Deputy Sheriff Gundry travelled by train with the other ,four. J. M. Mc- Evoy, K.C., has been retained in the defense of Laver and Davie, and J. M. Donahue will defend Rodda. Davie told police he was at a dance last Saturday night and that the oth- er men called for him. He declared he did not know where he was going until the party had driven several miles into the country. He denied that he had participated in the rob- beries and said he remained waiting outside in the automobile in which the five drove. Get Jail Terms Goderich, May 17. --.Appearing at noon to -day, in Huron tllounty police court, the five young Londoners pleaded, guilty to garage thefts, and were sentenced to terms of from two to twelve months in jail on charges of burglary. The accused, Laver, Rodda, Davie and two Harvey brothers, who were charged with burglarizing garages in Hayfield, Brucefield and Varna, were defended by J. M. McEvoy, K.C., of London, who entered a plea of guilty for the defendants. Several promin- ent Londoners gave testimony as to character of the young men, and al- though one other case of burglary was said to be charged against this gang, they had no previous police re- cord. Miss Nickawa Recital is postpon- Minor Locals. ed. Monday, Victoria Day, is a public Brushing Up the Cadets. holiday.The trees are beginning to come Sergt. F. Rudee, Permanent Force out in leaf, Instructor, from Headquarters Mill- Usual holiday hours at Postoffice tary District No. 1, London, Ont., was next Monday. in town for a few days this week The garden seeds are going in now helping to get the Brussels School with dispatch, Cadet Corps in shape for its' annual 'Cadet Inspection Thursday morn - inspection. Serge. Rudee came here ing at 10 a.m. from Goderich and leaves here to go Clean up! Paint your house and to Wing.ham, and besides these corps other premises. he has prepared a number of others ' County Council will meet in God - in the district for the Inspection. orich on June lst. The lawn mowers are getting the Onus on County Now. rust worn off already. An admirable change in the law The Orillia Times and Packet, two regarding indigents was made in the old papers, have amalgamated. closing hours of the Ontario Legis- Hand in the names of your holt- lature. Hitherto the maintenance of day visitors, or about your travels. indigent patients in hospitals has Yes, spring is late, but 010 fly been charged up to the municipalty swatter is also quite a bit behind given by the patient as his place of time. abode, and the onus of disproving First shipment of buffalo this year the charge lay with the municipality. 'from Wainwright to the north will In future the charge will be made ' likely begin June 29. against the County, and the County I They say that time is money, but Councillors will determine among we prefer Our subscribers to keep the themselves to which municipality the time and give us the money. patient belongs. "Nothing" is the new shade in hosiery. They've been \veering next Still Hounding Dogs. to nothing. for some time however. A bill changing the Dog Act, as The 40th conference of the Coun- introduced by Hon. S. S. Martin, cil of the League of Nations has been summoned for June 7, in Gen- eva, under the chairmanship of Presi- dent Linden of Sweden. If you soe a fellow going ttround with a chesty feeling these days, it's hinuster of Agriculture, passed the required three readings and has re- ceived the assent of the Lieutenant - Governor of Ontario, This act states that inneicipalties must charge a license fee of $2 for male dogs, aed probably because he's found his $4 for females. They may increase auto tires all in good condition and the license fee if they so desire, his spare tire not even flat. Municipalities may prohibit clogs The Coldstream Guards Band will from running at lane. It also pro- play at the Canadian National Exhi- vides that a person may kill a dog bition this year. The Band was here found injuring sheep, or dogs found, in 1911. Creatoro's Band and the where sheep are kept. Huntsville Band will also be heard. pimesitimsdiseoweram I b•.• kOPPOLSTAIM) The cot/Nett sTANDAIM marl< lyoqt /t,i1MtrY61,redlittil In oar/opted /tea ius) yours be the list this year? Lack of adequate protection resulted in heavy fire losses paid by Ontario farmers. A great propor. tion of these losses could have been prevented by the 001 of metal roofing and siding on the barns. Cover your barn with COUNCIL. STANDARD Corrugated Iron and be safe lnying sparks do not ignite on these roofs, Your 'nonfarm rote Is lower, your born made lightning proof,' and your mind set nt ease trcon oit worry of sudden heavy finantiof lost Alt requirements to rooAng.sidiat 054 stunkits prowls, 1010 sited - There were 900 barns burned last year in Ontario. Will Wilton & Qffle BRUSSELS pie No evidence was adduced regard- ing the theft, the goods recovered from the defendants and their confes- sion being sufficient for a conviction. When questioned as to the leadership of the gang, and particulars of the raids, none of the prisoners were communicative, practically no details ; being divulged except that entry WaS I forced with a brace and bit,of which none wore cognizant until the rob- bery was committed. Raymond Rodd, aged 19, was son- ! tenced to three months in the come. ty jail, Edward Harvey, 20, and Gordon "Lowey, 18, the owners of the car 111 which the gang travelled; and in whoeb house the loot valued at I $250, was found, each received sen- ; Unice of from 6 to 12 menthe in On - 10(10 Reformatory; Robert Davie, 16, the youngest of the gang, was given two months in the county jail; Bruce Laver, BO, on whose behalf 5, Orth, of London, ;gave teStimony of good character, was sentenced to three menths in the tounty PERTH COUNTY Stratford is voting on the gas plant purchase on Wednesday. At the district meeting of the LO. 0.10, of District No, 12, Henry Orr, of Milverton, received the appoint - mut of District Deputy Grind Mas - tat, Mad Wfillam Little., of Monkton$ District Deputy (rand Warden, Et M, Owing di Atwood, was re -appoint. ed scoretary-treasurer, NCO Reduced 0(1 EY Although it will be SOMO 2 months before the fiew heeey is ready we ere making a re. duction on what is now on hand. The redueed priee will be 5 LB. PAILS .63 10 LB. PAILS $1.25 Jim Ross and Will McCracken handle our hoiwy. G.A.Deadrnan art HURON PIONEER TAKEN SUDDENLY IN THE NIGHT D. B. McLean Widely Known as Plowman, Found Dead at Broth- er's Home in Hansen Ifensall, May 17.--D, B. McLean, Tuckersmith pioneer, was found dead in bed at the home of his brother, John, near Seaforth, Saturday morn.. ing. He was in his 78th year, and death was due to heart diseese, ac- eording to Coroner Dr, Burrows, of Seaforth. He had lately been resid- ing in Hensel], but had gone to help hie brother with the Reeding. Ire was one of the hest plowmen in the Province, and had captured many prizes for his prowess in the furrow. He was a Liberal and a Presbyterian. The remains will be brought to Hensel], where the fun- eral is to be held, with interment in the Union cemetery, Besides his widow, two sons, Wil- son of Kentucky, and James AL, of Saskatchewan, survive. BLUEVALE A congregational meeting will be held in Ebenezer United Church on Bluevale circuit on Thursday even- ing, May 20th, at 8 p.m A full at- tendance is pennosted. 1.11 reports of the various organizations will be presented and officers elected if nec- essary. SCIIOOL RErowe —The following is the repoet of 131tievale School for March and A mil. Percentages are given. 60% is satisfactory, 75% is hon- ors. No, enrolled is 50. Srt. IV— (Test for Entrance. Each pupil pas sed in all subjects and total ) Dor- m hy Aitken 82 ; Lois Prost 85; Thornton 73.6 ; Carle Walden 78 4 ; Alan Garniss 72; Alberta S hail! 70; George Hethei ington 01; Harry Prost 02. irt IV—Leelie Greenaway 62; May Nicholson 61 ; Adair Prost (ab- sent) Sn. III—Kenneth Aitchison 70 ; Wilson Thornton 77 ; Eleanor Prost 72 ; Hugh Mundell 71 ' • Norman Barnard 70 ; Ertel Hamill on 67 • Vir- den Mowbtay 00. JR, Wal- den 78; Kenneth Mowbray 71; Car- man Hetherington 07 ; Doris Aitchison 65 ; Lila Leggatt 64 ; Daisy Nichol- son 58 Sit JI—Robert Master 78 ; Dorothy Greenaway 61 ; Alma Bos- man 58 order of merit). Olive Well, Mabel Beeman, Alba Mow- bray, Russell Bernard, Jack Nichol- son. Pit. .A—(to o(der.) Hazel Mas- ter, Aline Thornton, Lloyd Ortsemore, Willie Hall, Pn B.--eBegioners not arranged in order of remit.) Eunice Thornton, Daisy Holmes, June NVal- den, Verna Casetnnre, babel McKin- non, Loretta Hamilton, Ernest Fal- coner, Gordon Leggett, Jack Beeman, A teTzl d Lillow, Haeold Campbell, Jack K Amen Arogox, TeaChee, HURON CO. BRIEFS Cavan church, Exeter, has wiped off its debt. Much grain is coming through God - Griot' from the head of the lakes, Arrangements are being made for O celebration in Oredition, on Victoria Day, May 21111, J. NV. Hanna has purchased the fennelBank of Commeece (041 Winghain. Garages at, Brucelield, Yenta and Hayfield weee all entered the one night, and tires and accessories were stolen, 'George Beoatlfoot, who has been on the etaff of the Dungannon Branch of the Standard Bank for snme time, 1105 been trousferred to Calgary, John Savage has disposed of hie 100 - acre farm on the 0111 (Jon Ashfield, the put chaser being J. NV, Petrie, who gets peeseeeion in the Fall Good prices weee realized at the the auction sale of the tote Jacob ClOeVill, at Mount Carmel, The 60100. ree was purchased by Joseph Querin, for $4,000. Sunday, May 1711)onarked the 1001 annivetsary 02 1110 coming of the Rev. A, A. Trumpet', L Th., to Exeter, as vector of the Ttivitt Memorial dem. oriel church, G. O. Petty, of Hensel!, was elected 0, D. G. M., at the district meeting of the Cil dfellows held in Clinton, nn Monday, Mr, flowey, of "Cipven, was elected vice -D. 0. G, M. Harold 13eadnnek spent a few clays with his parents, at Gorrie, He lefty - es shortly for Denver, Colored a, where he gem; to npen a new breech for the ()Pane Go., of Toronto, in who etn- ploy be has been for some yeats, A quiet, but pretty wedding took P1500 in Exeter, on Saturday Pfler. noon last. whett lttisS Pearl Luther, ditughter of li.nry and Mrs. Luther, and Herbert Brown Bissett, son of Bissett, all of Usborne, were un- ited in merrier by Hes,. 14 Sheppard, While returningltome f, mu Exeter, en Monday, Moe, Feank Coates, of The borne, watt thrown tenni II e buggy in which she was Ming, when the horse in turning, ittitnttped the buggy. She received minor bettiees, but lid boned Wefd htdketi, she *to tetroved io D. Itynatuauts triogpitsi for trent,. moot, The 12,,13 Telephone Co, bus moved 11110 OWN LfilOVP. at Exeter. Doneideranle excitement war, :Teat - ed. at Zuvieh, whim a fire alarm waif given that Plet 0 iCoehlet's kitchen woe burning, fire marted from the explosion of an oil stnvo, hot wee put out with heekets before much meta way was in ogle, John Mr Do tigal 1, who it as hOPO inn). dueling a 'allot ing l,ulrio lol Hee- le 11O movieg with hie family to HemilLon, 'where he will go into 1801 1I('00. Itniael Bueell, former resident of Hen -all, while doing some wild driv- ing around London NI rept.m. 00/1 into a hydeo.pole sma,bitig it elf and badly sriptehtee up his Oar. Husuel MAI up ! around liensaii 00 008 pie of weeks ago inthilging li, ROMP fativy driving, ina incit,ly didn't hint milv,,n-•, An enjoyable lux -teflon, under the atispie,,s of the Sealorth Catholic Women's League, was held in the parish bail 08 May 1:1, to eelebrate the fifth year of the soeiety's organ- izntion, with a good attendance of 111, 's ,:piediti feature MIA an in- ; forming address given by the past president of the London Ilineesan ,sibdivision, Mrs. .1, P. Duel, of Chatham. NV. Frank Addiam, eyho died at ' Toronto on Tuesday, wee a Goderich old boy, Mrs, R. J. Megaw and Mies Alive Addison, of Goderich, being his sisters. He was born seventy-two year. ago at Newboro, Ont„, the fam- ily later coming to Goderich. At the age of twenty-one he went te Tor- onto whore he beeeme known as one of the best printers in the city. For many years he was superintendent of the- job department of the Monetary Times and later he engaged in busi- ness for himself. PERTH COUNTY 40 mills will be Llstowel's rate thie 7000. S011th Perth U. F. 0. Baseball League commences play this week. Rev. G. 0. Gifford, of Milverton, was tfun.ried in Lenden, on Tuesday, to Maud Willis, of Liman. Rev. Mr. Have, who has been past- ou 02 F.va,m,11, al: church, Milverton, for the past 5 years, haft been moved to Arnprior. Isabella Holmes Muir, widow of the late John Thompson, formerly of Av- onbenk, Dnwnie Township, died in Steel ford, Aged 181:4.0,500, A valuable 2.yen0-0ld alum Holstein heifer owned by Robt. Thompson. of St. Pauls, has been Acid to the Ray -1 ninedale Panne, at Vandreuli, Que. WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1926. (jUR stock of Ladies' Footwear is very attractive • and in very distinctive styles. All the latest models in. Blond, Tan and Patent, one and two straps. Also a nice Ladies' Pumptrimtned with silver is a very popular line at prices from $4 00 up. We would greatly appreciate a call to look our stock over, but do not expect all the business as others are entitled to their share. r" -- Specials in Broken Lines of Patent Gore Slippers at Cost. Real Values Specials Men's Work Shoes, just the regular prices. Blitek and Brown $3.50 and $3.75 Also an Elk tan $2.89 This is a real shoe. Running Shoes These linos will be sold at re- markable prices. Boys Hal Crepe Sole and Strap $1.89 Boys Newbury Bois Strap $1.50 Youths' Newbury Ha's Strap $1.15 Men's Dal Crepe Sole and Side Strap $2.20 Child's Strap Crepe Sole . 95c .14lisses' Strap Crepe Sole $1.15 Women's Dumbell Bale, Crape Sole, Black Strap, White Cant -to $2 15 Men's Caps, &c. We handle the Cooper Cap and have it nice assortment for now at popular prices., also a lot of broken sizes In caps from $1.75 up, at 50o and 75C. Real bar- gains. Also a lot of linen collars at 6 f or $1-00. Ties 3 for $1.00. Overalls, Work Shirts Fine Shirts R. W. FE GUSON On the 18th of last ilium th, Supt. William Barrett comnleted his 40th year in (linage of the St. Marys CO113• etery. What was in 1886 a rough op- en field has been gradually transfortn- ed throughout the years' into rine of the most heantifid and well -kept prop- erties 02 1110 kind in the province. ; Wesley Vance, a farmer of the Mit- chell Read, Smith nr Rannoch, paid a fine of $100 and costs when lie appear- ed before Magistrate Butcher in pol- ice court, at St. Marys, charged with carryieg limier on his person. about the streets of the town. He pleaded guilty. Mrs. J. E. Millyard, wife of Rev. J. I: E Mbllyarcl, .Askin st„ London, and , forrnerly of Listowel, suffered severe burns to her hand, when a can of al- uminm paint which she was holding, igeited, When taken near ft 50.5 stove. The explosion ignited her clothing, and it was in beating out the dames that her hand was burned. She suff- ered minor burns to be Ilan, also. Milverton lost one of its ohleet and best known residents in the passing on Tuesday, May 1101, of Mrs. Sarah Petrie, in her 83rd year. The late Km. Petrie was the daughter of Chas. and Ellen Malklatie, and WAR been on the ocean near the hanks of Newfound- land, when her parents were on their way to Canada for Ireland. Fify-tive Years ago, she was married to John Petrie, who predeceased her 43 years ago. The late Mrs. Petrie spent most of her life on the 10 Oon., Elven, mov- ing to Milverton about eleven years it go, 0+044400 ••1. 04.0-1. • +0+0 + • +0 +0 .1. • W • • •+ Highest market prices • paid. * See me or Phone No, 2x, 13rns- • sets, and I will call and get Tout. Wool. e• M. Yollick WANTED 4-04.4r+6141.•••••••+0+0+ • +0 4•••• A depth of 3,000 feet has been reached by the men who are drilling for oil on the Challenger farm in Logan, and there are now two shifts of workers, and drilling is going on night and day. Seeding is under way nicely in this district, aceording to M. L. McPhail, representative. The gt ound is in ex- cellent condition, and it will only be a short time before seeding is com- pleted around Stratford. In the Southern part of the county, the work is practically finished now, since farm. et's were able to start a few days soon- er. After several hours of search, the the lifeless body of Alonzo, 3 year- old adopted son of Alfred and Mrs, Llnyd, of St. Marys, was found in s. cistern at the home of Clifford and Mrs. Lloyd. The little fellow had been playing with the young son of Clifford and 51s, Lloyd, About 3 o'clock, he was missed, but a search failed to find him. Work will he begun on two hiah- ways in the dietrict, next week. The contract fen' the four miles between Mitchell and Dublin, has been Let to vv. m King. of Oakville, who will be- gin on May 15111. This road is to Le concrete, Paul Bergman will start work on the SI, Marys road on ann. day, and will continue on from the present p0900118111 00 the outskirts of the Corporation of St, Marys. A. week ago, little Billie Chin, aged three yeare, son of Stanly Ohm, Mil- verton, pierced 'hie eye with a. thorn, while playing. Nettling was thought of it at the time, but later, it was not- iced that the eye bad benome inflam- ed and a film formed over the sight. He was at once taken by Dr, Tye, of Milverton, to Dr. 17, Forester, '2 Stratford, for coneultation and furans are being taken whereby the 5151(11 01 the other 870 01,57 not become affect- ed. Rev. 3, and airs, Grenzebach, who are are being moved from Shake- speare to Selkirk, near Niagara Fella, have beim the recipients of many handsome gifts from the various org- anizations of the church, over which kfr. Grettzebrich hoe peesided for sev- eral years, The chom of Lmgelbach (hutch presented them with a well. filled mete, on Stmelay night. Victor Gabel read a congratulory addeees, and 30110 Battle made the present- ation, A tmitahle reply was feeling- ly made by Grenzebach, A delightfnl social evening was held in Evangelical chuech, Milvertors in honor of Rev. W. 0. and Mrs. Hein, who were presented on behalf of the congregation with a handson,e walnut chest lined with ()eclat, varied pro- gram of speeches and mus c followed, and Willdt Kelterbon contributed a pleasing solo, Mrs. W. McTavish, President of the W. M. S., occupied the chair, and refreshments were sem-- ed by the ladies. BRUCE COUNTY R. 0. Campbell, a representative of the Ontario Department of Education, interviewed the Hanover High School authorities regarding the new Voce. tion School, which is planned to est- ablish in 'leftover. Mr, Campbell wished to know what the prospects were, as to the success of the under- taking. After a careful study of the situation, be will take up the matter with the department at Toronto. The new Hanover High School, built in 1024, has beconae greatly overcrowded and man v more pupils are expected at the opening of the next school term in September, as well as an almost nomplete return of those already at- tending. The new school opened two years ago with an attendance of 120, but the number has now increased to 135, W..••••••••.,,,,,WWWW.,.•••••••WMOMW• PAINTING -IL AND Paper -hanging The undersigned wishes to an- nounce that he is prepared to handle all kinds of jobs in the above lines, and will endeavor to give the best of satisfaetion, Prices reasonable and work promptly attended to Alex. Coleman Phone 6411 Brussels. it's safe to buy your tires wherever you see this sign, for the efficient Dunlop Of- ficial Dealer stakes his reputation on and invests his money in them, Dunlop Official Service Depots- , Earl C. Coonloghanly Brussels L nesiordlna, EthI umples & Co.) 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