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PAGE FOUR Markham Township Tax Rate Fixed The Same As Last Year Sixth Concession Has Proven Costly This Year -â€" Award Contracts for Bridges and Culverts Markham township council in regu- lar session on Tuesday afternoon fix- ed the tax rate for the year at 7 mills for township purposes which is the same as last year. The amount to be raised is $36,292.20. This was the meeting when-the members counted up their expenditures for the year thus far & estimated‘how much or how little with which they can meet the obligations of the balance of the year. There was plenty of figuring and pencils were sharpened but nothing less than a seven mill rate was deem- ed possible. Six and one half was mentioned but could not be considered The rates by-law was not passed ow- ing to the fact that no requisition had been received from Unionville Police Village. Deputyâ€"Reeve Padget thought that the Reeve should have a new agreement made with the village of Unionville. He claimed that there were some corrections needed and suggested that it should be done this year. Reeve Gohn said that he was Willing for the council as a whole to meet the Unionville trustees and con- sider the agreement. It was pointed out also that the requisitions from several of the school sections had not been received. J. Wheelan in a short letter to the council reminded the township fathers of the well known fact that the second concession was in very bad condition and he ventured the opinion that scraping was a waste of money. Mr. Scutchings of Milliken com- plained of a ditch which several of the interested parties had agreed to open last year but which had not been done. Of all the contracting parties he- was the only one to carry out the agree- ment made at a meeting held last suinmer. The other interested part- ies will be notified by the clerk to proceed with the work. There was some dissatisfaction evi- denced by remarks of members of the council with the speed with which the township work was progressing. It was pointed out that the wet weather interferred to a certain extent and that in the matter of drawing gravel Construction of Sidewalks Held Up Awaiting Action By Pro- vincial Depzm’tment Ford Used Cars $400.00 $350.00 $110.00 1 $125.00 1925 FORD ROADSTER. $100.00 1923 FORD COUPE. $250.00 1925 CHEVROLET TOURINGâ€" Balloon tires. FORD TOURING with winter top. F RD TOURINGS, Starter, OVer~ $ 100.00TY19IDAO "nonco & Trucks. LITTLE BROS. HARVESTERS $15.00 T0 WINNIPEG AUG. AUG. AUG. Ford Sales and Service. Richmond Hill â€"â€" __ __ __ Spfilu KINDS X0! \anlpeg Via Lanaqxan national Amway}. From TORONT°(Uni0n Station).â€"Aug. 21stâ€"12.01 a.m. (Midnight Aug. 20th); 12.30 13.51.; 10.40 p.m Aug. 23rdâ€"2.00 p:m.; 10.40 p.m. Aug. 315tâ€"2.0(Tp.m. and 10.‘ From OTTAWAâ€"Aug. 215tâ€"12.01 a.m. (Midnight Aug. 20th); 1.00 p.111. ‘ Aug. fistâ€"1.35 a.m.; 1.00 p.m.; 10.40pm. From PETERBOROâ€"Aug. 21 Stâ€"12.01 a.m. (Midnight Aug. 20th) via Lindsay, Blackmter and At] From WINDSORâ€"Aug. 23'dâ€"12.363.m. (MidnightAug22ndWia Chatham, Londbn, Hamiltonaud Ing From PALMERSTONâ€"Au . 23rdâ€"9.00 a.m. via Guelph. Georgetown and Inglewood. __g______________â€"â€"â€" PLUS TAX MWEANADIAN’ NA'EmNAg H 2IStâ€"From Toronto, Calédou East, Beeton, Meaford, Collingwood, Penetang, Midland, Capreol. and South and East in Ontario, also Stations in Quebec West of St. Andrews and Lachute. 23rdâ€"From Stations in Ontario, Toronto, Inglewood Ict. and West and South thereof. ststâ€"From all stationsrinrOntario,£apreol. North Bay and.South and East thereof. i from other principal points conmxting w Through Trainsâ€"Comfortabm c 1926 FORD TUDOR. ‘ 1923.FORD LIGHT DELIVERY. top, good box. hauled, license. 1927 FORD TUD‘OR. in excellent condition. for Winnipeg via Canadian National Railways TERMS. RETURNINGâ€"de a cent per mile to Winnipeg, plus $20.00 and tax to destination the truck owners were working for other people as well as the township and it was not possible to have them on the job all the time. Deputy- Reeve Padget said that he thought that where work could be done as effi- ciently and with the same cost that gravel was to be put on the roads with teams. It was explained that on one section of road that this Was done. Councillor Smith said that there were rumors throughout the municiâ€" pality that gravel was costing too much money. As far as the east aidel of the township was concerned he said the ayerage cost of gravel was from $1.75 to $1.80 per yard. Mr. Herman Reesor asked five cents per yard for gravel which was bought by the toWnship from a neighâ€" bour and hauled through his farm. 11;, was claimed he had more right to compensation for damages ‘than in the case of the owner of the gravel pit. asking pay for damages as a result of 1 hauling. i Deputyâ€"Reeve Padget feels very strongly that it was a costly thing for the township of Markham when the sixth concession was taken back as a township road. He got busy with a pencil on Tuesday and figured out the expenditure 'on this road this year. “The sixth concession will have cost us about nine thousand dollars by the end (fi this year” he said. ReEVe Goiinâ€"The bridges on the eighth would have cost us near that much if we had to build them. Deputy-Reeve Stiverâ€"Is the patch- ing all completed on the sixth? Reeve Gohnâ€"It has been all gone over but there are some small holes yet to be fixed if we decide to do so. Mr. Stiverâ€"I think we’d better let it go at that for this year, if its not too bad. We’ve got to draw the line somewhere. Prices were submitted giving the price of oiling the newly constructed portion of about 3000 feet at about $460. This work will be done this week. The oiling of the balance of of the road will cost the township a- bout sixteen hundred dollars. Urge Action on Sidewalks Deputyâ€"reeve Stiver referred to the recent fatality on Yonge Street and Vith above smal trains. For details consult 10¢ olonlst carsâ€"Special Gags for Women 3 Plus ‘half a oer}; per mile beyonc toba, Saskatchewan, Alberta; Calgary, MacBeod and East. Ontario to the report in The Liberal drawingl attention to the need of sidewalks. He asked the Reeve if anything had been done in regard to the construct- ion of the proposed walks. Reeve Gohn explained that the councils of ‘Markham and Vaughan had met on Yonge Street some time ago and gone into the whole matter of sidewalks. Certain locations for the walks were decided on and the councils were now awaiting ratification of the proposed walks from the department of Highâ€" ways. Sanction of the plans must be had from the department because the province pays one third of the cost. iMr. Stiver thought some action should iiqn be taken this year to improve con- ditions. The road is in terrible shape according to reports. Reeve Gohn 'said that Markham was willing to do (its share towards putting the road in shape if Scarboro was Willing to do the same. Scarboro council will be com- municated with and if they can attend to the grading Markham will attend to the gravelling. be taken and the Reeve assured him that he would take the matter up with the Department at an early date. Mr. Saddlebar asked that some work be done on Churdh Street at Mark- ham. He said the road was in a very bad condition'and badly needed some ‘attention. The council Will consider }some grading and gravelling on this ‘street. ‘The question of the Scarbora townâ€" Iine was discussed and it was strongly urged by the members that some act- I Tenders For Bridges Five tenders were received for the construction of two bridges and three culverts in the township, the Con- tracts Were awarded to the lowest tenders and the members expressed themselves as well satisfied with the prices which had been obtained. The ‘contracts were let as follows; the construction of bridge on sixth con- cession lot 20, E.J. Elliott, price $12- 10.; construction of the Alcombrack bridge, lot 40, con. 1, H.H. Powers, price $1390; three culverts, H. Patter- son contract price $1150. So n they 1'1 Now s'ubjecl have a man vs the g7 Last young They the ill world The tenders received were as follâ€" owszâ€"E. JL Elliott; 'con. 6 bridge $12- 10; 3 culverts $1240; Alcombrack bridge $1488, total 33938. E. Britnell, con. 6 bridge, $1484; 3 J culverts $1323; Alcombrack bridge ‘1 $1712; total $4519. R.H. MacGregor 1 con. 6 bridge $1750; 3 cufirerts $1350; 1 Alcombrack bridge $1750; total $4850. ’. H. Patterson, con. 6 bridge $2000; 3 iii 1culverts $1150; Alcombrack bridge 1 ‘$1475; total $4625. H.H. Powers; 1 con. 6 bridge $1500; 3 culverts $1320; 0 Alcombrack bridge $1390; total. r 1' Will Tear Do’én Shed Deputy-Reeve Stiver and councillor Smith were appointed as a committee ‘ some time ago to investigate and re- port on the advisability of replacing the present dilapidated sheds at the township hall. They recommended that the old sheds be torn down at \once which will be proceeded with and the council will ask for tenders for ‘ the erection of a semiâ€"fire proof shed. The new building will be fifty six ‘ feet long by 22 feet wide. The following accounts were orderâ€" ed to be paid; C.N.R. Express 4.05; Bickle Fire Engine Co. supplies for truck 20.09; D. Scott, gas and oil 7.75, Alexander Murray, road tar 171.36; Provincial Secretary hall license 3.00; Hydro Electric Comm. 8.33; Peddlar People culvert 169.88; Willow Lake Garage, repairs to grader 13.05; J.A. Thompson attending court of revision 6.00; G.A.M. Davison, stamps $8.00; Mr. Weldon, three lambs killed by dogs $32; G.A.M. Davison, one lamb killed by dogs $15.; one ewe itl’jured $20; Marjison and Babcock, engineer- ing services 121.65; Wm. McDonald, gravel 956.25; G.W. Baker, gravel 326.25; W. Rainey, gravel 202.50; G. Hoover, 1868.24; R. Stiver rent of storage ground at $2 per month $16; E. Britnell, balance of account 141.38; J.R. Cunningham, Gormley 245.80; ’ Alex Duncan, Unionvillé 242.50; F. R. Mann, Markham $135.55; G.H. Ben-' nett, Markham 110; Phillip Forsyth,| Markham $186.10; C. Moynihan, Gor-i mley 242.37; J. Curtis, Gormley 135.-. 70;.7 D. Boyd, Stouffville 69.40; D. Shadlock, Milliken $38.10; Wm. Rud- kin, Unionville $232.75. mile beyond to all points in Maui- u. Alberta,â€"-Edmonton, Tannis, 44,090 WA N T E D THE LIBERAL. HILL, ONTARIO and,¢hildton 31C ter and Atherley. ton and Inglewood National Agents We would suggest that the “Nat- ional Anthem" of the Richmond Hill council be that charming ballad en- titled something about “There’s 8. Vacant Chair." Only we believe that there were two of them at the last meeting, In that case they would have to sing the song twice instead of once as is‘ the custom. -â€"â€" We have been privileged toi Eve an advance peep at the Editor’s report of said meeting and to our mind it'is notable for the many things which it did not mention rather than for the things which were done. We wonder if there is nothing at all in all this talk about appointing a magistrate in Richmond Hill. As far as the official records go nothing at ‘all has been done and it wasn’t even mentioned at the meeting although the difficulties of traffic control were under discussion. We feel that it is a matter of suffi- cient importance to demand the at- tention of the council and if they are considering it we believe that the council meeting is the place to discuss ‘it. Last Saturday. two very “modern” young women strolled up Yonge St. They hailed from somewhere acrOSS the line and were out to “show” the world the latest ideas in feminine “freedom.” Skirts at least five in- ‘ches (just an approximate guess as I didn’t measure them) above the knees and a large calibre cigarette hanging from their lips. THEY WERE HANDSOMELY PAINTED TO MATCH. Now we read much of wo- men demanding their rights. By all means they have a right to smoke. So much for the town fathers. May they rest “in pacem”. Now we are gbing to touch on a s'ubject Very dear to our heart. We have a wholesome admiration for the man who said “that to be womanly is the greatest charm of Wemen.” They have every right to look foolish iif they Want to. It is pathetic to our mind to see a girl smoking. It’s as evident as the nose on your face that {not one in five hundred are enjoying it. They really aren't doing any harm \â€"-they don’t mean toâ€"but they think it makes them look SMART or upâ€"to- date. It gets them out of “the cover- ed wagon” so they think but it actual- ly makes them look as idiotic as a knonkey with a bib and tucker on. There are some things that the so called modern woman can’t do and look sensibleâ€"and smoking is two of them. They look just as silly smok- ing as a man would wearing ear rings and every time we see them doing it iwe feel like giving them the merry LHAW HAW. Speaking of radials we haven’t yet been able to figure out why the radi- al cars have to use that unearthly whistle. They manage with a gong in the City of Toronto and we can’t see as we’re any more hard of hear- ing out here. Will someone please ‘page the T.T.C. and ask them to i“can” that shriek. The radial station is getting a fresh coat of paint and we are looking to the Most Noble Order of Bench Roos- ters to stage a Grand Opening in hon- m: of the event. No doubt their friend Henrietta would assist with the arrangements. Many of our citizens feel that our police force should be outfitted with a uniform. Well and good but we can- not agree with those folks who sugâ€" gest that lie get only a cap and stand out on the street. We would consid- .er that would be spending the price of a cap in order to secure some of the worst advertising we could se- icure. Tourists and motorists might Ithink that someone was staging a i“small town” comedy which might be *all right but sooner or latter they’d get u We could fill the paper this week but Ye Editor has limited us to so much space so will have to save the rest for next week. Till then, So- king dear readers Pioneer Resident Dies One of the oldest residents 0f King Township died on W‘ednesday of last week in the person of Amos Lloyd 3 ‘ise and the laugh would be on a’e Kettle' 1ecea ‘neer V lr. lnter cemetery ed awa was in his sonal Can FOR FOR RENT -â€" Eight roomed brick house with bathroom, electric lights and furnace. Apply Rustic Inn, Phone 5â€"W, Richmond Hill. FOR SALEâ€"$3600, Cosy home, Cen- tre Street, Richmond Hill, stucco,5 rooms, a sun room, furnace, electric lights, large veranda, bath room, fruit trees, hen house, lot 50 x 138, more if wanted cheap. Apply Mr. Mathews on premises after six, or G.H. Sloan, Richmond Street. TO RENTâ€"Two six roomed houses on Elizabeth Street, Richmond Hi1}, Moderate rent. Apply Box 19 Lib- eral Office. iay how’s everybody in our burg this morning? I feel sure we are all very pleased to see the weather has all cleared up again and to see the sun shining, as sunshine has been very scarce during 'the past two weeks. Let’s hope it may continue and that We experience a real fine spell now, so that work on the farm may be car- ried on more successfully. Mr. and Mrs. W. Murphy, of Town. to, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Roberts over the holiday. Miss Esther Barnett accompanied her aunt Mrs. Wm. Salt, of Toronto, on a holiday to Bowmanville last Week Mrs. Byron Storms of Toronto. spent the holiday visiting her son Arthur whdis employed on the farm of Mr. Russel Lotton. 3R SALEâ€"1 Farm wagon, running gear, in good condition. Apply McKenzie Bros., Willowdale. Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Lunau and family of Richmond Hill, visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roberts last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Summerfeldt, of Toronto, accompanied by a host of friends held a successful picnic in the flats of Mr. Raymond Brillinger last week. The picnicers spent an enjoy- able time fishing, after which they cooked the fish to complete their lun- lch, on a stove which they had brought for the purpose. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Brillinger and daughter Irene motored to Sharon last Sunday to spend the day with Mr. and Mrs. John Ash. RATESâ€"Five lines or less. 25 cents for first i! sertion and 15 cents for each subsequent insertion. Over 5 lines 5 cents per line extra Mr, and Mrs. Charles Hobbs, of To- ?ronto spent Monday with the formers brother, Mr. Tom Hobbs. “THIS IS THE DAY OF ADVERTISINGnMAKl'. THE MOST OF IT” each insertion. A sufficient commentary on human nature is the general astonishment fiwhen a. rich bankrupt says he will pay [what he owes. Mrs. Wm. Stots, was at home with his folks here over the holiday. Miss Ruby Forrester, of Toronto, spent' the weekâ€"end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Forrester. Good morning neighbours, and Apartment Life has a'dvantages, but you never know whether it’s earth- Quake or the police dog up stairs after a flea. * 1927 Ford Delivery with stock rack . . . . 1920 Dodge Touring . $85.00 1923 Overland Touring . $75.00 1923 Ford Truck 1926 Ford small Delivery 3 real grocers car 1923 Overland Sedan . . $125.00 ashel News Classified Advertising BARGAINS . G. BALDOCK LTD. SED G AR Richmond Hill â€" Ontario THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1928 FOR SALEâ€"One mahogany upright piano with bench, almost new. A bargain for cash or will arrange terms. Apply Mr. GeGear, Lang- staff, Ont., Stop 19. WANTEDâ€"Man to represent promâ€" inent life assurance Company, in Richmond Hill. Full or part time. Liberal contract. Apply box 24, Liberal Office. STRAYEDâ€"From the premises of T. A. Bowes, Concord, Lot 3, con. 2, Vaughan, two year old heifer. Fin- der kindly notify the owner. T0 RENTâ€"Two well furnished rooms. with or without board, home privi- leges. Apply Mrs. CaldWell, Cent- re Street, West, Richmond Hill, FOR SALEâ€"5 roomed house on Am- old St., Richmond Hill, good cellar, cistern, well, fruit garden, large lot good location, all conveniences, price reasonable. Apply Mrs. J. Sheppard, Oxford St, Elgin Mills. FOR SALEâ€"â€"Grain separator, 28 inch cylinder, good as new, feeden stacker, chaff blower, used about 75 days, for sale at much less than half price. Cash or terms. W. Brumwell, Victoria Square. VFOR SALEâ€"60 foot picket fence, 3V2 feet high in good condition. Apply Box 25, Liberal Office. lFOR SALEâ€"Some small pigs, apply E. Gifford, P.O. Box 200, Rich- mond Hill. EOR SALEâ€"Pair of goaté. price $15 ' Apply J.T. Fletcher, Elgin Mills. FOR SALEâ€"Good general purpose horse. Apply S. Belgrade, Rumble Avenue, Richmond Hill, phone 188F CASH PAID â€" For Poultry market Take Notice That 1. The Council of the Municipal Corporation of the Village ofRich- mond Hill intends to construct a ce- ment sidewalk five feet wide on the West side of Yonge Street, between the northern boundary of Arnold Street and the southern boundary of Lot No. 388 as a local improvement and intends to specially assess a part of the cost upon the land abutting di- rectly on the work. 2. The estimated cost of the work is $240.80 of which $125.80 is to be lpaid by the Corporation, and the esti- mated .cost per foot frontage is 45 Icents. The special assessment is to {be paid' in ten annual instalments. Local Improvement Notice 3. Persons desiring to petition a.- gainst undertaking the work must do 750 on or before the Eighth day of September 1928. bated at Richmond Hill, August 9th 1928. prices. Apply A. G. Robinson, Tel- ephone 190 Richmond Hill. A. J. HUME, Clerk $225 $200 $75.00