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-, Such paths brought into existence there would be more walking done by people of the townships, while people from urban centres would perhaps find the pathways useful on occasions. Walking is not‘always done for exercise, often it is a matter of business, but at all times it is of benefit to the human body. In cities, towns and villages sidewalks are regarded as most essential, and when so urgently needed there it cannot be held that they are nonâ€"essential in rural districts. Besides all the rural districts ask for is a cinder or gravel pathway. Verin they should get it.â€"Renfrew Mercury. Newspapers published throughout the Province, and especially those journals which are issued weekly and are termed “local”, have during the past year or two been strong in their advocacy of paths for pedestrians along public high- ways. Most of the newspapers campaigning for such walks feel strongly upon the matter, for there are young children walking along the roads every year to and from school; also children are sent on errands frequently to neigh boring farms, while adults of different ages have occasion quite often to walk along the highways. The only safe part of the highways for pedestrians, whether young or old, is along that portion of right-ofâ€"way lying between the dit- ches and the fences, and it is here that there should be walks. Cost would not be heavy but convenience would be great. These paths could be used also by persons making use of bicycles, who in these latter days are almost in as much danger as pedestrians when riding the highways. a concrete surface, cost of which is $30,000 or so per mile. The sum of $30,000 would build almost endless miles of pathway, and men and women and boys and girls would heap blessings and benedictions upon the heads of the builders. A footpath ‘once built would stay B’uilt, the’reby'differ- ing from the roadways, whose life is brief unless treated to Election rumors are in the air and it is apparent that Premier Ferguson is about to appeal to the electorate for a new mandate. The result of the election will no doubt re- flect the alarm felt by the people concerning the tremendous business done by the Province with its highly profitable liq- uor business. Many who agree with the principle of Govâ€" ernment Control of liquor are alarmed at the proportions of the sale as conducted by the present government. and are looking for an administration of the Act which will operate with a View of decreasing drinking rather than with a View to profits. \ Another year will soon be gone and still no move toâ€" wards Park Imrovement. With the risk of leaving ourselâ€" ves open to the charge of repetition we would once more suggest the advisability of appointing a Parks Commission for Richmond Hill. If the council has not time or money to devote to this subject why not put it in the hands of three or four public spirited citizens. The plan has work- ed well in other towns and is worthy of a trial here. Ad- mittedly a Commission could not do less for the improve- ment of the Park than have the councils of years past, and their spending of Public money could be regulated by a stip- ulated grant from the council. Numbering the houses on the streets was a much more important subject discussed by the 1929 council and on which no action has yet been taken. About a year ago the town council made a move in the right direction when they entered negotiations which would have provided Richmond Hill with a Municipal Building. The whole matter was shelved in the dying days of the 1928 council with the explanation that it was too late in the year for action and that it Would be dealt with by the 1929 counâ€" cil. To our knowledge it has never been introduced and it would appear to be one question of such importance as should demand the attention of the 1929 council before the end of the year. The matter of some day having a proper municipal building in Richmond Hill is a matter which should commend itself to any public man. From the econom- ic standpoint if no other it should demand the consideration of municipal legislators. NECESSITY and the East Vaughan Ratepayers Association can serve the district well by keeping up the good work of pressing for some action on this matter. There are many arguments on the question as to who should or should not do the work, where they will be built and how they will be constructed but the salient fact remains that SIDEWALKS ON YONGE STREET ARE A NECESSITY IN THE INTE- REST OF PUBLIC SAFETY. . Renaming certain streets in Richmond Hill was a matâ€" ter which demanded the attention of a previous council here and which might again be discussed advantageously. Last week Vaughan Council passed a by-law changing the voting hours on election day in that municipality and thus corrected an existing injustice which practically robb- ed a large number of-the electorate of the franchise. Resiâ€" dents of the sub-division who work in the cities can now vote after returning from their day's work. Vaughan council is to be commended for taking the action but real credit for the change must go to the East Vaughan Rate- payer’s Association which as an organization has made in- sistent demands for this change for the past several years. The same organization must be commended for its unceas- ing campaign for sidewalks for Yonge Street and we hope that in this they will be as successful as in the former in- stance. SIDEWALKS FOR YONGE STREET ARE A [A93 TWO SIDEWALKS ON YONGE STREET A NECESSITY J. Eachern Smith, Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association. Subscription $1.50 per yearâ€"T0 the United States $2.00. Covering Canada’s Best Suburban District. Advertising Rates on Application. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING CO., LTD. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1929 PATHWAYS WANTED THE LIBERAL TELEPHONE :1. a short time and did excellent service in fighting the fire and in saving the buildings. When it appeared very serious a call was sent for the Rich- mond Hill Brigade and the men with the large engine responded very promptly and assisted in checking the spread of the flames for the rest of the night. A few pigs which had burr- owed round the stack were burnt to a crisp but the barn and granary with the year’s crop was saved. The cause of the fire is unknown. The fire was seen for miles around and hundreds of cars visited the farm during the even- mg. SECOND HAND COAL OIL STOVE HARVESTERS SUPPLIES PAINTS, OILS, LEADS AND VARNISHES HARNESS PARTS NEW PERFECTION 3 BURNER OIL STOVE ELECTRIC STOVES About nine o'clock on Thursday evening last the straw stack on the farm of James Stewart, on the third concession of Markham took fire and for several hours the flames threatenâ€" ed the farm buildings. The Union- ville Fire Brigade was on the spot in Richmond Hill MYSTERIOUS BLAZE ON FARM OF JAMES STEWART, MARK- HAM TOWNSHIP CHECK- ED BY FIRE FIGHTERS INTERESTED ONE NOTEâ€"A joint meeting of the Boards of Health of the municipalities of Richmond Hill, Markham township and Markham village will probably be held in the very near future when the matter will be further considered and We assure Interested One that as soon as there are any new developments on this subject, that we will certainly be glad to publish them.â€"â€"(Ed.) Several Weeks ago we read consid- erable in your valuable paper concer- ning the Public Health Nurse which we thought by your reports was to be continued. For some time we have not heard a word about it. Could you agilighten your readers as to just where the whole matter stands at the present time and what the prospects are of us having this splendid service continued. If it is being dropped through the antagonism of certain ones or the indifference of others we want to know where the responsibilâ€" ity rests and then we can get busy. Surely such a community as this is not to be denied the service which we enjoyed and profited by during the past year. Thanking you Mr. Editor and assuring you that your readers appreciate your paper very much, I am STRAW STACK BURNED BUT BUILDINGS SAVED Editor Liberal, Sir â€"; When citizens of Richmond Hill were warned that they must not enter This Week of 1904 When Vaughan council met with the following members present; Ree- ve Watson, and Messrs Cameron, Mc- Nair, Longhouse and Devins. When Mrs. W. R. Proctor was elec- ted president of the Women’s MISS- ionary Society of the Methodist Church. When more than thirty guests at- tended the tWenty-fifth Wedding an- niversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Sav- age at Sunny Hill Farm. The Metropolitan Railway installed a switch at Elgin Mills, When Vaughan council paid a sheep claim to R. B. McNair of 816.00 for two sheep and three lambs killed. G. J. Lawrie received $4.66 for one lamb killed. ‘ When Farmers reported harvesting about finished and a fair crop. This Week of 1899 I When Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Marsh celebratfed the twenty fifth anniver- sary of their wedding at their home “Elms Lea.” ASKS ABOUT PUBLIC HEALTH \ NURSE letters From The People ALUMINUM PRESERVING KETTLES C. N. COOPER DO YOU REMEMBER DO YOU REMEMBER WAY BACK IN LIBERAL FILES THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO September 9th, 1929 Jntario “Pa, what do you call a. man who runs an auto?” “It all depends on how close he comes to hitting me." A shower in honour of Miss Franc- es Johnson, whose marriage takes place this week was held last Thurs~ day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Mathewson. The prospec- tive bride received many beautiful and useful presents. Mrs. D. Brown has gone with friends to visit in Motherwell. Mrs. E. Godden left on Tuesday to visit friends in McKeesport, Pa. Rev. C. H. Bowman has returned from his vacation and seems much improved in health. ! LATE MARK BADGER On Sunday the funeral of the late Mark Badger took place from the, re- ‘sidence of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Chapman. The deceased was well known in this district but had resided in Aurora for a number of years. His two sons Thomas and Arthur were present from the West at the funeral as was also his sister, Mrs. M. J. Heffer, of Rochester. Many other relatives and friends attended, the services being- conducted by Rev. Mr. Wrixon. Mr. John Richards, a widely known and highly respected resident passed away at his home on Tuesday morn- ing. Much sympathy is felt for the sorrowng widow, and the sister and brothers in their bereavement. 1 JONES â€" BALL A very pretty wedding took ,place on Saturday, Sept. 7th at four o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John IBall, Maple, when their eldest daugh- ter, Marjorie Luella, became the bride of William Charles Jones, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jones, of Toron- to. Rev. E. Heimrich, officiated. The house was beautifully decorated for the occasion with gladioli and as- ters. Mr. F. Jones, of Toronto, played the wedding music. The bride who was givgn in marriage by her father, looked charming in a gown of white georgette, her veil of silk embroiderâ€" ed net was arranged in cap effect and held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a shower {bouquet of butterfly roses and babys breath. Miss Margaret Ball, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid, in a gown of pink georgette and lace, and carried sweetheart roses and babys breath. Mr. Harry Jones, brother of the groom was best man. l ' After the ceremony, a reception was held at the bride’s home, where a dainty supper was served, after which the happy couple left amid showers of confetti and good wishes, for Buffalo and other points, the bride travelling in a ventian blue georgette and velvet dress, with navy coat, gray hat and shoes to match. On their return they will reside in Toronto. I PADGET â€"- LUND I A huiet wedding took place on Satâ€" urday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Lund, when Ruth second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Pollock, was married to Mr. J. Padget of Brantford. The bride looked charming in a gown of blue georgette and carried a bouquet of roses. The young couple were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Lund and the ceremony was performed by Rev. A. S. Kerr. After the wedding breakfast they left by motor for their new home at Brant- ford. When ladies tweed dress goods was advertised at 30 cents per yard. When Mr. James McLean 1~ecei§ed third prize for an exhibit of oats-in the field crop competitions. When extensive improvements were made to the Victoria Square Methoâ€" dist Church. An acre of ground was added to the grounds and graveyard and the sheds were moved back makâ€" ing more room. This Week of 1909 When Markham township c0unci1 met, with the following members pre- sent; Reeve Lapp, deputy-reeve Jon- athan Nigh and councillors Padget, Kirk and Ormerod. When butter prices were quoted at 20 cents per pound and- eggs fifteen cents per dozen. When Mr. F. McConaghy, of Rich- mond Hill returned from a‘ trip a- broad. When Vaughan council authorized the placing of a water trough on the roadside at Patterson for the conven- ience of travellers who Wished to wat- er their horses. the fire hall and take rubber coats and boots for their own use. DO YOU REMEMBER MAPLE Install the Standard Code way â€" the scientifically correct way. Not one Royal Maxter in a {lacuna/Id will ever puncture. Not one in five tboumnd will blow out under two year: of Jen/ice. A TORRID ZONE gas and dust-tight furnace will provide it at moderate fuel cost. With clean, fresh, warm and humid air, no matter how cold it is outdoors. Do You Want Winter Comfort ? Phone 125 â€" Richmond Hill, Ontario Your Order for Cleaning or Furnace Repairs will be Promptly Attended to. RICHMOND HILL OAK RIDGES ............. 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