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Coroner's Jury Gave. This Verdict
At Inquest Held At Owen
Sound Last Wednesday.
,The Owen Sound Sun -Times gives the
following particulars in regards to the
inquest held last week in regards to
the death of Emmerson Libby:
"That Emnnersaon Libby carne to his
death due to accident when he touch-
ed a grounded pipe with once' Band,
while having hold of a live electric
wire with the other hand," This was
the verdict of the Coroner's Jury, af-
ter a few minutes deliberation at the
inquest held last evening in the Coun-
cil 'Chamber to enquire into the cause
of death of Emmerson Libby, aged 18,
who was killed May 18th in front of
the Owen Sound Garage.
The following consisted the Jury:
H. R. Moffat, carman; J. F. Brown,
John McLaren Leslie, Roy Wade,
Janes Morrison, i•1. E. Cooke, Dougaud
McArthur, Robert Drummond, John
'Crowe,'Charles Duncan, James Bren-
nan, Fred Wickham,
Nine witnessess submittted evidence
bearing on the accident. They included
Messrs, 11. H. Bowman, J. R. McLin-
den, W. J. McLinden, W. J. Hay, Rob-
ert Wightman, Ernest Tidsweil, Camer-
on Porter, Hugh Stratton, and Dr.
Chas. Caviller, Coroner Dr. A. B.
Rutherford conducted the inquest and
Crown Attorney Dyre examined the
witnesses. Mr. W, H, Wright appear-
ed for the Public Utilities Commission.
Mr,. H. H. Bowman of Owen Sound.
Garage Ltd., was the first witness call-
ed to give evidence. He stated that
the Owen Sound Garage Ltd, had been
wired in October 1919 to furnish pow-
er to charge Storage batteries. Mr.
W. J. McLinden had done this wiring
and installation of the rectifiers. He
thought the voltage was 550 volts.
Mr, J. R. McLinden, Superintendent
of Electric Light and Gas Department,
said that his -department had done out-
side wiring in October 1919. The wire
had been strung from the poles to the
three wires conning through the con-
duit from outside • the building. The
wires are the same now as on May
18th when Libby Was killed. The wir-
ing was in fair condition. The west
of tine' three wires, had the end expos-
ed and was stickingldown about an
inch. The covering on the wire is not
considered a protection at all, but only I
to make it waterproof, 011 1 wet
day,it is not effective. If 'a it S put
one ]rand on succi a wire and his 'other
hand on the grounded pipe .he wt?uld
receive a -'shock of 'electricity and death
would result.'"' However contact is bet-
t'er with the point of the wire than
with the insulated wire, • Tap is put
on at the joints, but it affords little or
no protection from shock if connected
with a grounded pipe. The joint was
14 feet above the sidewalk. To make
the attachnnent the .Electric Light De-
partment, required no permit for the
outside. The inside requires a permit.
Mr: McLinden said he had looked
over the wires that afternoon and had
found the insulation on the top of
the wire burned id`three pieces and
two pieces of flesh sticking to it. it
•wasn't the voltage that counted but the
'resistance. Two thousand volts might
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, Wesley Church
Kinburn defeated Seaforth1-0 0 :
Rev,' J. L. Hogg, Pastor of Willis
Tuesday evening in Football,
Last .Friday night Klnburo defeatec.
the Dublin Football tears by 1-0,
The Clinton Junior Baseball team
plays in Seaforth next Monday night,
Goderich beat Stratford on Wednes-
day by a score of 7 to 4 in baseball at
the Co. Town.
Goderich defeated Crediton at the
latter town on Thursday night by a
score of 8-5,
Zurich plays at Crediton on the
King's Birthday, . ,
Crediton plays in Clinton next Tues-
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not kill al person. Touching a•wire of
high voltage would not cause death
unless connected with a groended wire
or pipe. •
Mr. W. J. McLinden, electrical cont-
ractor was the next witness called. His
me rad done the inside work at the
13 tiding leaving three ends, outside.
his was done under permit of the'
Hydro Electric Inspector and work
was inspected afterward. The work.
was a first class job. • The wires could
have been mode safer by being covered
but that is not done in practical in--
stallatien,
Mr, W. J. Hay, Hydro -Electric In-
spector, said he had been inspector
for 12 years. He had granted permit to
Owen Sound Garage Ltd, and had in-
spected the inside wiring, The wiring
Yes in .the very best possible condi-
tion, The whole job had been done in
the best possible way and was right
up to the standard, There is no insul-
ation for wires that will stand the
weather for very long, -
'Mr. Robert Wightman, an eye -wit-
ness of the accid'ent, said he was
crossing the 9th St. bridge when he
saw Libby painting with a brush in.
his right hand. He looked away and
then heard Libby groan and saw hint
fail with a thud to the ground. lie
was just passing by at the time.
Mr. Ernest Tidsweli of the Owen
Sound Garage was waking at the office
door in front of the garage on a cat
at the time of the accident. He heard
a call and thought they wanted to
move the trestle. Looking up he saw
Libby apparently suspended', on the
wire. The paint brush had fallen. His
feet were between the scaffold' and the
window on the inside of the trestle.
When he saw him, Porter, who was
working with Libby, asked for pliers
and these were handed hint. He went
into the office to get help and summon
a doctor,
Cameron Porter, said he was paint-
ing with Libby when the accident oc-
curred, and was at the west end of the
building. He saw Libiiy's stand smoke
and then Libby held for them half a
minute to a nninute. He asked for
pliers Libby fell to the ground and help
was called.
Mr, Hugh Stratton said he was in
the office when 'he was notified of the
accident, Libby had volunteered to
work with the boys painting. He saw
him lying on the sidewalk outside. He
would probably be alive at the time,
dying a short time after,
Dr. Chas. Caviller said that when he
saw Libby, he was lying on the side-
walk to all intents and purposes dead.
His heart had stopped beating: Artifi-
cial respiration was used at first and
then an incision was made. Asked
concerning, what help a pulmotor
would 1,,Sve been, Dr, Gavilleer said it
lwould Brave been of no use under the
circumstances. Everything was done
that could`be done. .-
Coroner Rutherford asl4ed the jury
for a verdict on the evidence. The
jury was only about five minutes ar
riving at the above verdict. •
Mrs, H. B. Chant is visiting with her
brother, Mr, R. Holmes, of Toronto.
Mrs, James Webster, of Londesboro,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. E. Sav-
ille,
Mrs. Percy 1•litchee, and young
daughter, of Toronto, are visiting at
the foruier's parental home,
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Odd f ellotivs Dance
In the Normandie M asic Hall' to be held
on
Friday, June 3rd
Dancing 9 to 2 Phalen's Orchestra
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Church will preach in, Wesley Church
Sunday morning and Rev, Mr. Snowden
in the evening'.
St. Paul's Church
OVER THE ' 'FaACIS
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Mr. Percy Couch, of Kitchener,
spent the week end with his mother in
town,
Miss Daisy Nadler,. of Hamilton, is
visiting her brother, Councillor W. J.
Confirmation plass 10;20. t Nelliger,
Holy Conimunlolt 11:00. Mrs, Ross, of Toronto, is speeding a
Evensong 7:00. few days with her mother, Mrs. A.
Preacher:—Rev. S. E. McKegney, Couch,
Ontario Street Church Miss Greta Chesney, of Stratford,
spent the week end with Miss F. M.
At a Union meeting of the Executive Cameron,
of Ontario Street and Wesley Methodist i Mr, Archie Kay, of Stratford, was
Leagues, it was decided to hold a Union calling on hit cousin, Mr, J. L. Kerr
Picnic In Bayfield on Wednesday after- last Thursday,
noon, June 8th, Mrs, J. A. Sutter and Master Benson
Next Monday evening the" League leave this week to visit in Toronto and
meeting will be in charge of the Christ- other points.
Ian Endeavor Department, when the Dr, and Mrs. McGill and Miss Jean,
Members are requested to answer the of Mitchell, were visitors on Sunday
call with a verse of Scripture. with Dr. and Mrs. Axon,
Miss Mary McMurchie sang the solo
"Teach Me to do They Will' last Sun- Mr. Erskine Evans has taken a Job
day evening, and it was much apprec- working on the farm of Mr. R. Jen-
iated kins of Goderich Township,
The Sunday School observed Go -To- Rev. J. E. Hogg is attending the
Sunday School Day last Sunday. A General Assembly of the Presbyterian
musical programme was given in addl.. Church at Toronto this week.
addl..
tion to the regular exercises. Miss M. Mrs. Jacob Taylor, of Toronto, is
Gibbing's and Miss Levis each sang visiting her sister, Mrs, Rodaway, Hur-
solos. Miss Crich gave a piano solo on Road, and other old friends in town.
and a couple of selections were given Mrs. Rurnnbail was able to get back
by four of the young men, and a duett to her duties at the Telephone office
by Miss Emma and Mrs, Perry Plum- after being off duty during the past
steel. week.
The Sunday School Picnic is to be Miss Vera Stephenson, of London,
held 011 July 27th. spent a few days with her parents, Mr„
During the months of July and Aug- and Mrs. Arthur' Stephenson, Ratten-
est it has been decided to have the bury Street.
Sunday School session in the morning Rev. Mr, Anderson left to attend
before church service, • Conference on Monday. Mr. Oliver
The Epworth League service on Potter is the lay delegate from Ontario
Monday night was in charge of Mrs, Street Church,
Latter, the Social Vice President. An Mr, and Mrs. Dundas, of London,
interesting contest was put on and a (nee Miss Sophia Strachan, of God -
vocal solo was given by Miss Gibbings ertch) were ealifnig�'on old friends in
and a piano solo by Miss Emma Plum- town on Wednesday.
steel. Rev, (Capt.) S. E. McKegney was
Arrangements are being made for elected to the Executive of the G. W.
Union services for the two Leagues of V. A„ at their annual Convention held
town during the months of June, July at Brantford last week,
and August. Rev. Mr. Hallowell resumed his
Next Sunday the morning service Church services at Middleton--Holmes-
will be in charge of the W. M, S., of ville Anglican church on Sunday last.
the church. A women's choir will
sing and a lady Missionary from the
West will speak at Ontario Street in
the morning and at Turner's in the
afternoon. Is, the evening Rev, Mr.
Hawke will preach.
FIRST DRAFT IN
LONDON CONFERENCE
Following is the first draft of sta-
tions;
He has been ordained by Bishop Will-
iams, the week previous.
Mrs. (Rev.) , McCantus, was elected
Secretary of the Christian Stewardship
Department of the London Conference
Branch of the W. M. S„ which was
held at Listowel last week.
Brussels Post Correspondent from
Morris Township:=Cltas, and Mrs,
Pollard and Andrew add Mrs. Knight
were holiday visitors at the home of
J. F, and Mrs, Woman, Clinton.
Mr. and Mrs. John May, of Toronto,
have been visiting with relatives in
Goderich District town. Their son Russell will be or-
Godrich—Nortlt street, Harvey D, darned at Conference .In.London.as he
Moyer; Victoria street J, Franklin Rey- Inas completed his studies at Victoria
craft;• Clinton Wesley Church, David College,
N. McCamus; Clinton, Ontario Street, Mr. William D. Streets returned to
Selborne Anderson; Seaforth, Edwin town last Saturday after an extended
W. Edwards; Holntesville, John W. visit in California, Washington States
Johnston; Blyth, A. G. Tiffin; Dungan- and Western Canada, Mr. Streets left
non A. V. Walden; Nile (Harry last Pall for Califdrnia and in his visit
Royle,; Benmiller, .Harvey Kennedy; to the States has had sone experiences
Auburn, Alvin E. Millson; Walton, J. to last him his lifetime,'
W. Button; Londesboro, W. R. Os- Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Hamlin, Kincar-
borne; Bayfield, Samuel Quinn; Vann, dine, Ontario, announce the engage -
J noes L. Foster, ment of their daughter, Donalda Janet,
Exeter District to Mr, Harold F. Swann, B, A., son of
Rev. Francis and Mrs, Swann, Vencou-
Exeter—Main Street, W. G. H. Mc- ver, B. C., the marriage to take place in
Allister; Exeter, Jantes Street, Martin June, Rev. Francis Swann was minis -
J. Wilson; Parkhill, John H. Johnston; ter at Holntesville Circuit some years
Elie ville, Harold J. Armitage; Cen- ago and Harold attended the C. C. I.
tralia, Arthr J, Sinclair; Hensel', Mr, Swan has completed his work at
George W. W. Rivers; Ailsa Craig and
Crediton, R. A, Brooke; Grand Bend,
David W. Williams; Sylvan, S. S. Stew-
art; Lucan, Leonard Bartlett; Granton,
Selby Jefferson; 'Woodham, Prince E,
James; Kirkton, R. C. Copeland,
Wingham District
Wingham, C. E, Cragg; Kincardine,
John N. Clarry; Lucknow, R, Puttee
Irwin ; Brussels, 0, F. Clarke„ Tees -
water, G. C, Gifford; Ethel, Fred S.
O'Keil; Fordwich, Fred E. Clysdale;
Corrie, Archibald McKlbbont;Wroxeter,
S, S. Rivers; Bluevale, R, L. Wilson;
Ashfield, C. W, DeWitt Cozens; Salem,
Duncan McTavish; Bethel, R. I. Hos-
king (superannuated); Ripley, 1, Wal-
ter J. Kilpatrick; Armory, George W.
'Clayton; Bervie, S. R. Johnston; Tiver-
ton, Fred Risden; Belgrave, J. R. Pet-
ers,
Stratford District •
Stratford, Central, J, W. Magwood;
Stratford Trinity, James E. itolmes;
St. Marys, Albert J. Langford; Mitchell,
Herbert J. Uren; Listowel, George N,
Hazed; Milverton, T, E. Sawyer; Trow-
bridge, William Sterling; Wallace, W.
G.'Caldwelll; Atwood,' J. W. Herbert;
Moekton, Thomas A. Allen; Stella,
Edgar J. Roelslon; Fullerton, Morley
Ceiling; Harmony, C. E. Taylor; Well-
burn, Eric L, Anderson; Kintore, G. W.
Bult,
London District
London, First Church, William Sper-
ling; Ee W. JeWett, director Of religious
cductation; bundas Center, John Gar-
Contiitued on Pare 2.
Toronto University and will 'be going
to 'China, He is to be ordanned at the
London Conference on Sunday,
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Rural Deanery
of Huron
These meetings were held in Blyth
On Tuesday. About thirty attended
from Clinton, .The morning and after-
noon sessions were kelt in the Angli-
can Church. Owing td the large at-
tenclance—over 250 --the Presbyterians
invited the Chapter to bold their even-
ing meeting in their 'Church which was
a larger building. This kind offer was
gratefully accepted, in addition to local
speakers the Rev. W. D. Patterson, of
Toronto and Dean Tucker, of London,
Meals were served by the women of
Blyth, 'Auburn and Belgrave in the
new Memorial Hall.
Local News
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A Union Picnic
The Epworth Leagues of Wesley and
Ontario Street 'Churches will hold a
union picnic to Bayfield 011 Wednesday
June Sth.
Band Plays Friday
The Clinton jciltie Band will open
their summer concerts on Friday even-
ing of this week and it is likely that
the concerts will be held on Friday
evening during the Summer months.
A Red Hot Game
Clinton Football team is out to win
from Kinburn on Friday night and by
so doing will bring them up towards
the top. The boys are getting into
good shape and a good game will be
played. The gauze is called at 6:li.
Played A Draw
The Clinton Football team made the.
Tuckersmith Football team look like a.
nickle, for tise local boys had to change'
their team around again. .The Tucker -
smith boys had the game won before
they played it and when the umpire
called time at the end of the game the
score was 0-0. _.
Church's Golden Jubilee
Bishop Williams, of Huron, officiat-
ed at St. Jude's Church of England in
Brantford on Sunday, celebrating the
golden anniversary of the founding
of the parish. A period of great pro-
gress ]las elapsed, St. Jude's having
established two missions, St. Luke's
and Trinity, now self-supporting par-
ishes. Capt. the Rev. C. 15. Deakins,
four times president of the Ontario
command, G, W. V. A., and twice rep-
resentative to the Donsinton'Connand,
is minister and was a former Rector of
St. Paul's Church, Clinton.
Annual District Meeting
The Annual District meeting of the
West Huron Women's Institutes was
held in Wesley Hall, Clinton; on Wed-
nesday of this week. Over 100 dele-
gates were present from the various.In-
stitutes. Miss Thompson, of SL. Aug -
in charge f the n eetin 'which
est a had c a ge o t g
opened with Community singing. Dur-
ing the afternoon Miss Annie Stewart
favored the meeting with a solo and
Miss Enna Plumsteel gave a piano
solo. Tire following officers were e-
lectetl:—
President:—Mrs, Kirk, Clinton
Branch,
1st Vice—Mrs. Currie, Wingharn
2nd Vice:—Mrs. Swanson, Goderich.
Secretary-Treausuer:—Miss B, Mc-
Allister, St. Augustine.
Mrs. E. Munroe, of Clinton, was
appointed Delegate to the Federate
Women's Institute which will meet in
Toronto. At the close of the meeting'
the Clinton Branch served lunch to'the-
visitors.
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