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Jonathan Nigh a “1911 known and highly respected citizen of York County died suddenly of heart failure at his home on concession six, Mark- ham, Sunday last, He was a former Warden of York County and was a member of the Markham council for 16 years. He was in his 73 year and although slightly failing in health was a‘ctive about his farm until a few days ago FORMER WARDEN CALLED BY DEATH He had the distinction of never hav- ing suffered defeat for municipal honors and was always prominent in all local activities. A life-long Liberal he took an active interest in politics and was prominently mention- ed several ti ies for legislative honors Deep 1'egrle\\ at his death wa‘s last night expressed by his former col- leagues in municipal life all over the county. VOL. L He is survived by his widow; one son, Edward. on the farm; and one daughter, Mrs. A. 0. Elliott, of To- ronto. The funeral was held on ronto. Tl Wednesday Died at Dunda‘lk The death occured at Dundalk on Thursday, July 28 of Alexander Mc- Kenzie formerly of Richmond Hill and Toronto in his sixty-eighth year. The late Mr.“ McKenzie was well known to many citizens of this district who mourn his death. The funeral was held on Sunday, July 31 and interment I took place at the Dundalk cemetery. Comedy “ Much Mystery Topics and Fabies. W I L L I AM F OX presents WWW-T‘EKE‘XH§&i"§’§n§”}fi; ‘Rz‘ifkéfi§?§ Regular Saturday Matinee 2.15 pm Ala-All. coumflou DHIEHTI mama; mummmm COVERING CANADA’S BEST SUBURBAN DISTRICT 2492 YONGE STREET, AT CASTLEFIELD Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Aug. 15 Aug. 16 Aug. 17 Thursday, Friday, Saturday Aug. 11 Aug. 12 July 13 omedy “Dumbelis ” CAPiTOL NEWS APETOL Thursday, Friday, Sal'y, A‘ng. 718119.20 THEATRE The welcome sight of a steam roller working on Yonge Street greeted the motorists and citizens of the town on Tuesday. The bad stretch of road on south Yonge Street has been torn up by a steam scarifyer and the con- tentious piece of road which has been the source of much annoyance all summer is now in a very passable state. The work has been accomplished at a very reasonable figure by a con- tractor who is working on the sub-di- vision streets south of the town, who was interviewed by Councillor W. G. Baldock who secured an agreement to have the work done at a very reason- able price which it is understood is under twentj-fivé dollars. Bad Stretch of Road Has Been Repaired Motorists who journey regularly through the town are loud in their praises and are very thankful for the improvement which they all generous- 1y term a real blessing. To mark the beginning of the work one of the To- ronto papers carried the following heading on Wednesday “Cars no longâ€" er shimmie through Richmond Hill." New Road for L'nionville A new road is under construction in Unionville and it is an improvement that was badly needed. There will be constructed 600 feet of new roadway, 18 feet wide, of waterbound macadam. at a cost of $1200, plus 3100 additional for a truck load of tax- to be put on the new road in Septemben {a CHA'DWHCK NOAH BEERY â€"‘â€" New mad Lewer Prices on Chevrofiei O 'nll n4- 1“... ALA.‘»Y «nnm nr- nkt\nn 110 ‘Fnr nnr nrlr‘nc alljat our show room or phone us for our prices. CHEVROLET SALES & SERVICE HELEN: “In Essentials. Unity: In Nonâ€"esstn; ia/s. Libzrzv: In All Things. Clzaritv.”l RICHMOND HILL, ONTTHURSDAY, AL’GI'ST 11, 1927 ICauncii Pmméses Pemanem film For Local Water Supply Yonge Street Will Be Repairedâ€"lthe Realty Company would look after Constable Sheardown Bills Town the Other WhiCh was a QUite satiSfaC- tory arrangement. for $150 for Past Five Years 1 AV J A“ .,, m A Will Pump \Wuter From Head of Pond With An Expend~ iture of about $4000â€"Ajax Reality C0. Propose to open two New Streets and Erect Eight Houses This Year. There were two vacant chairs at the regular session of the Richmond Hill Council on Monday night when several important matters were disâ€" cussed and dealt with. Reeve Lunau presided and Councillors Sloan and Herrington were present. A resolution was passed initiating expropriation proceedings to secure sufficient land to make the contemp- lated improvements to the waterâ€" works. It is understood that about five acres of land will be required and that the municipality have made an offer to the owner of $400. The work fwill not be held up pending expropri- ‘ation proceedings but will be commenâ€" ced almost immediately and it is esti- mated that the total cost of the work will be in the neighbourhood of $4000. Debentures will be issued for this a- mount and the payment will be spread over a plieriod of years. The resolution passed by council on motion of Coun- cillors Herrington and Sloan was as fOIIOWS; “Whereas the council of the village of Richmond Hill deem it nece- sary to purcahse sufficient land from James Rumble, part of lot 48, con. 1 Vaughan, County of York to extend the Waterworks northerly and lay a pipe line from bed of creek to the in- take pipe to convey the water from the said creek, be it resolved that we request the Department of Health for the Province of Ontario to make a mandatory order for the said exten- sions in accordance with the plans filed by our engineers James Proctor and Redfern with the said Department and that the seal of the corporation be attached to this resolution and that the clerk be and is hereby instructed to send a copy of this resolution to the ~Department of Health for the Province of Ontario.” Mr. W. Thompson waited on the council relative to the present deplor-. able condition of the water. He stat- ed that he had at one time two good wells but he had them filled in and was using the town water. He now found it impossible, however, as the water was not fit to uSe. He did not think it fair to charge the ratepayers for something which they could not use and suggested that the bills be at least reduced to 50 per cent. He asked if letting the water out of the pond would not help the present situation. Chairman Sloan of the waterworks committee stated that it was a waste of money in his opinion to try remedy present conditions by merely letting the water out of the pond. This was also the expressed opinion of Dr. Ber- ry of the Department of Health. Councillor Sloan said that he had an ‘average of about ten calls a day from people complaining about the water but he was not concerned about what people said or thought as he was main- ly concerned in fin'ding a permanent remedy. He was as sure as he was sitâ€" ting in his chair that the proposed ditions. Will Sub-divide Property and Build \ Houses George Forester and A. E. Jacks of the Ajax Realty Co. interviewed the council and outlined their plan of subâ€" dividing the property on Richmond st. known as the Reaman property on which they had an option. The comp- any now have two houses in the cour- se of construction on Richmond street and it is proposed to build eight more on the ‘Beaman property. They also propose to open two new streets from Richmond to Wright Street. They asked the co-operation‘of the council in ,providing good drainage. The council assured Mr. Forester and Mr. Jacks of every co-operation in the imatter of providing drainage. The 1council also agreed to take care of the {grading of one of the new streets if would be a cure for present con- Services On motion of Councillors Sloan and Herrington it was decided to build 150 feet of sidewalk on the north side of Richmond Street just west of Yonge street, and also to lay the foundation of a walk on th! west side of church street north of Richmond street!’ Councillor Herrington wanted to know how often the man-holes around the town were cleaned out. The Reeve informed him that they were cleaned as often as it was necessary by the town foreman. It was decided to purchase 1500 blocks for the construction of street crossings on Church street and Centre Street. Will Repair Yonge Street Councillor Herrington said that since it was now definitely known that Yonge Street would not be paved for some time he thought that the bad stretch at the south end of the village should be repaired. He pointed out that August traffic was the heaviest of the year and that the road was in a disgraceful condition. He stated that Councillor Baldock had been in touch with a contractor who had agreed to ;scarify that section of the road for scaring that section of the road for $10. He thought that this would be a real improvement and that it should be done. Councillor Sloan heartilly concurred in the suggefiion and a motion was passed that. the Reeve have the work done innueéhtely. A letter was read from E. H. Hall of Hall’s Service Station advising that if Y nge Street were closed to traffic for three weeks in August he expect compensation for the loss of $4000. worth of business. A bill for $150. was received from Constables J. Sheardown for services during the past five years. Councillor ‘Sloan said he was not aware that any agreement had ever been made with Mr. Sheardown. Reeve Lunau point- ed out that he was a County Constable iand was not hired by the village. The |matter was left over to be dealt with rat a lat‘er date. Dr. Sage, wife and children of Cleveland Ohio, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Saigeon on Monday. Miss Neal, Mrs. and Miss Werry and Miss Cairns of McKeesport, Pa., called at the home of Mrs. H. C. Bail- ey, while they were on a motor trip through Ontario and Quebec. Miss Irene Leatherdale is visiting friends at; Orillia. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brown and fam- ily of McKeesport, Pa., are spending their holidays at the home‘of Mrs. H. C. Bailey. The pulpit of the United Church was occupied on Sunday by Rev. Berry, of Toronto. Mrs. Geo. W. Bailey and children are spending a few days at Lindsay. Messrs H. C. Bailey, Fred and Dick Brown left on a motor trip to New Liskeard and surrounding country. Rev. R. K. and Mrs. Lambert of Hornings Mils called on friends while on their way to Long Lake N. Y. Mr. Richard has returned from a visit with friends at Elmira and Drayton. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Roberts spent the Week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Saigeon. Mi5s Donalda Rose daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rose accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. St. Claire of Toronto, is holidaying at Sparrow Lake. On their return Miss Rose will spend a couple of week’s vacation with her parents. Bill From Constable Will Seek Damages MAPLE l lflUI'Sflay, rnaay, oaturuay, august 11, 11, 1.5 ;_ I Money To Burn Larg‘e Crowd Attended Garden Party _ (A very successful garden party was held on Wednesday afternoon and evening under the auspices of the E1- gin Mills Athletic Association. There was an excellent crowd in attendance and the varied attractions were a credit to the first effort of this enter- prising association. The program of races and sports were keenly contest- ed and much enjoyed by the kiddies who yrere rewared with suitable prizes. The great tug-ofâ€"war was won byi‘ Markham who out-pulled the strong men from Vaughan Township. “Mur- phy on the Bend” which was announc- ed last week to be one of the features lived up to the advanCe promises con- cerning this mystery attraction. It was heralded as one of the greatest side shows in the world and as it was absolutely the first time ever shown in this part of the world was the centre of much interest. The patrons of this feature after entering the tent were confronted with a fine speciman of the humble yet honorable potato sus- pended on a bent wire which nobody Iwould deny was “Murphy on the .Bend.” The supper served in the paâ€" 'vilion was par excellence;- and was served very capably by the ladies of the district. Phone HUdson 5437 â€"withâ€" DOROTHY DEVORE and MALCOLM McGREGOR A keenly contested regular league softball game was played by Maple and Elgin Mills girls. It was an ex- ceptionally fine game and provided plenty of thrills for the spectators. The final score was 8 to 5 in favor of Maple. At the end of- the fourth inn- ‘ing the score was 4-4 and right until the end of the game the Elgin were ‘formidable contenders and played an excellent game. The teams were Maple, Mina Chapman, Laura Mcâ€" Cluskey , Winnie McDonald, Rena Morrison, Marie Love, Mary Hollings- head, Effie Jones, Helen Love, Annie Walker; Elgin Mills, M. Healy, G. Burns, 0. Raphie, B. Gamble, M. Tyn- dall, .Ella Young, Lillian Burns, Eva Dinner, S. Topper. Excellent Comedy -- News Events Serial Chapter No. 4 “ON GUARD” Thursday, Friday, Saturday, August 11, 12,13 Madam Battery and Ignition Serviee 1313(311L141M'7Fr-5 GeneratererMagnetosâ€"Starting Motors Agents for Hart Prestolite, U.S.L. Batteries Generatcr Repairs and Battery Rentals. Our Own Make The Modern Battery $9.00 Maple Won Softball Game The gratifying volume of business we have received from the people of York County residing north of the city limits indiCates the courtesy, integrity and Wil~ lingness to serve on which we have built our repu- tation. ‘ 1503 in a Rornance of Youth, Love, Mystery, Adventure and a Fortune that went up in smoke. Express Charges Prepaid One Way. 503 Yonge St. Near St.Clair, Toronto. HUdson 8153 ELGIN MILLS Monday, Tuesday, Wed'v, Aug. 15, 16, 17 1 NOW PLAYING 24H = n 5’“- ‘ ~ n- a a GE AT Gm: FOREST Haw Service May Have Been Beeton Gang The startling disclosures which are being made daily in the notorious Beeton case lead many to think that the gang may have been responsible for the series of robberies along Yonge Street and in Richmond Hill last summer and in the early spring. FRIGIDAIRE HAVE YOU REFRIGERATION TROUBLE IN YOUR HOME? IN YOUR STORE? LET US SHOW YOU HOW CHEAPLY FRIGIDAIRE WILL SOLVE YOUR PROBLEM. TDROP A CARD TO BOX 60 LIBER- AL OFFICE AND ‘OUR REPRE- SENTATIVE IN YOUR DISTRICT WILL CALL ON YOU. FREE AD- ‘ VICE AND FREE DEMONSTRâ€"/ ATfON. EXPECTS TO BREAK ALL RECORDS Tex Rickard, who is reported to have decided upon the great stadium at Soldiers’ Field, Chicagw. as the scene of the Tunney- Dempsey fight .in Sentem‘npr. He looks for an attendal‘te of 150,000 with gate reamlvts of $2,000,000. SINGLE COPY, 3c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE BETTY BRONSON with James Hall and Elinor Glyn production. Evenings 7 and 9 p.m. Sat. Matt 2 p.m. No. 8