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The present policy of the provincial department of Highways regarding the construction of sidewalks has proven inadequate._ The plan of giving a small grant to townships building sidewalks may be alright in some dis- tricts, but sidewalks along provincial highways through thickly populated areas Where the traffic is heaVy should be the special responsibility of the province. Yonge Street is a Provincial Highway and the Provincial Department of Highways should immediately see to it that sidewalks are built in the interests of the safety of the pedestrians and the motorists. A provincial government which is taking so much from the people in the way of taxation should not burden the already over-taxed municipalities with the re- sponsibility for the construction of sidewalks which should be built by the province of Ontario. How many more lives must be sacrificed before the Provincial Government awakes to the fact that sidewalks are a necessity on Yonge Street? / We understand the Provincial Government is contem- plating ithe expenditure of thousands of dollars on public works to relieve unemployment. One of the first on the list should be the construction of sidewalks on Yonge Street. SIDEWALKS FOR YONGE STREET A NECESSITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY. Three accidents to pedestrians on Yonge Street within a week including one fatality is a record which should arouse the citizens of this district and those in authority in municipal and provincial affairs to the urgent neces- sity of prompt action to provide sidewalks along the high- way. The North Yonge Railways have enjoyed a very satis- factory patronage during the first month of operation. _If the Hitch-Hikers, free-ride seekers, and the amateur taxi were abolished there would be no doubt of the financial success of the line. A strong public opinion can rid the railway of all of these competitors. There are drivers in this district who seem to have the idea that “Stop” signs have no significance so far as they are concerned. The municipalities of Vaughan township and the vil- lage of Richmond Hill commencing on September lst under- take to provide the people of these municipalities with a PublicrHealth Nursing Service. It is a most commendable step in the interests of the Welfare of the community and the nurse should receive the whole-hearted co-operation of the citizens. The expenditure for this service is an invest- ment which will pay the municipalities handsome dividends in the form of a healthier and happier community. A resident of the district in discussing with us our editorial remarks regarding the “free ride” nuisance on Yonge Street as related to the success of the Car Ser- vice took Lthe editor somewhat to task for placing all the blame on the people who accepted the rides and letting the motorist go free. Such is not always the case, said the resi- dent who visited our oflie and cited himself as an instance. “I am a resident and property owner of the district, and was very strongly in favor of the purchase of the car line,” he said. “I know if we do not ride on the cars they will not pay. I use the cars to go to and from work every day, and I would rather NOT be offered a ride. But, if a friend comes along, hales you from the highway and invites you to ride it is somewhat embarrassing to refuse and tell him that you prefer to ride on the street car.” It will be seen from the foregoing that the person who is planning to use the street car is often placed in an unpleasant position by a motorist offering a ride. The moral is that motorists should not embarrass their friends who want to patronize the street cars by offering them rides in motor cars. The owners of Wells in the town have been notified of the result of the recent tests made by the provincial inspec- tor. The warning should not be lightly regarded. The Municipal Waterworks offer a carefully guarded and safe water supply which is now available to every householder on attractive and convenient terms. Why take a chance? Don’t on Yonge their own Nobody has yet explained why human nature has so changed that recklessness as to human life has taken the place of well established caution. The reckless driver on our highways shows a regrettable disregard for the lives and prOperty of others. Tell the next one who asks for a free ride that you’ve recently purchased a car line to carry passengers on Yonge Street. PAGE TWO DON’T EMBARRASS YOURFRIENDS BY OFFERING RIDES. Established 1878 AN INDEPENDENT WEEKLY PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY AT RICHMOND HILL THE LIBERAL PRINTING C0., LTD. 1 J. Eachem Smith. Manager Member Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association Subscriptioi) $1.50 per year â€" To the United States $2.00 Covering Canada’s Best Suburban District. Advertising Rates on Application. TELEPHONE 9. Pass up the “HITCH-HIKER” on Yonge Street. A PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING SERVICE. BEWARE OF CONTAMINATED WELLS. PROVINCE SHOULD TAKE ACTION. embarrass your friends by offering them rides Street. They probably would rather patronize railroad. A NECESSARY UNDERTAKING. THURSDAY, AUGUST 21. 1930 PASS UP THE HITCH-HIKER. HOW MUCH LONGER. THE LIBERAL Both Field and Wishart were arrest- ed by RC. Maesingham and RC. Reid on a charge of reckless driving. Bail was set at $1,000 each. They will ap- lpear before Magistrate Duncan in {Richmond Hill court on Aug. 22. The fatally injured elderly man was rushed to Newmarket Hospital by Chief Sid Barracloug‘h. where he died" a few minutes after his admittance. Hospital reports stated that death was largely due to shock, but he suffered a broken nose, fractured arm, bad cuts about the head and internal injuries. According to residents of Mill road, Vaughan Township, where Mr. Burns lived, he was always very careful when out walking on the highway. “He alâ€" ways stayed on the path at the side of the road and walked on the side opposite to traffic,” stated one resi- dent. Just previous to the accident Mr. Burns had commented to an old friendd on the heaviness of the traffic and the way in which some motorists Were driving. “There will be someone hurt to-day the way some of those motorists are travelling on the road,” ‘Mr. Burns said. E. Field, Glencairn ave., Dufl'erin County, driver of the car that hit Mr. Burns, was forced to turn in sharply to the edge of the road when another car driven by Catherine Wishart, Lambton ave., Mount Dennis, passed him and cut in too quickly. The right front fender of Fields’ car struck Mr. Burns, throwing him into the ditch. Field was proceeding south on Yonge street at a slow rate of speed, it was stated. ‘According' to RC. Massingham and Chief Sid Barraclough of Richmond Hill, who investigated the accident, W. David Burns, aged 75, father-in-law of H. W. Waters, general manager of the C.N.E., died a few minutes after he was admitted in. York County H05â€" pital, NeWmarket, as a result of in- juries recei'ved when struck by a car on Yonge Street one-half mile south of Richmond Hill, Saturday afternoon. \VALKING BY SIDE OF HIGHWAY AGED MAN STRUCK BY CAR AND DIES FROM INJURIES. Another Fatality 0n Yonge St. Mr. Burns is survived by his Wife, one daughter, Mrs. H. W. Waters, two granddaughters and two grandsons. The funeral of the late Mr. Burns was held on Tuesday afternoon and interment took place in Richmond Hill cemetery. ,, , Wm. S. Hare & Son have their chicken barns painted. They look quite' fine and the decorating is quite outstanding and well done for ama- ’teurs. Mr. and _Mrs. Frank Breuls visited at Mr. and Mrs. Hares’ on Sunday evening. Wesley Lloyd has started to work for Mr. Jas. Paxton for the threshing gseason. 1' Mr. Duncan Thompson was home over the weekâ€"end. We are sorry to hear of the death‘ of Mrs. Pearson Wells which occurred in the Toronto Hospital. She leaves ‘2. husband and three small children [to mourn her passing. Threshing is in full swing these days. The grain is yielding real well and farmers are quite pleased and hoping for good prices. Miss hgzel Morrison has gone_to Toronto to work after spending two weeks with friends at Temperance- ville. There was quite an exciting time around the town for an hour or more when the Bank at King was robbed. With watching for the car with the bandit, and the local and provincial po- lice scouting the roads, it seemed like ‘Chicago. Temperanceville Miss Betty Hunter is visiting at Victor Bond’s. Miss Betty Ball is spending a few days with her grandmother, Mrs. V. 'Mr. Wm. Barker had the misforâ€" tune to upset a load of grain this week. Drive a little more cautious next time. THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO Painting, Paperhanging and Decorating WORK GUARANTEED Estimates Free A Taxpayer of The District, Church St. Richmond Hill Hudson Decoralers B. R. \VOLFREY, Prop. P. O. Box 32 1' About 16 ladies from the church :attended the W.M.S. on Wednesday ‘lIast which was held at the home of ers. P. Forester of White Rose. A Wery fine program was rendered and | . ‘a damty lunch was served. Perhaps managers have spoiled the] fight game, but you can’t blame them. Everybody hates to see his meal ticket punched. Mr. Hazard, K.C., of Toronto will preach at this church next Sunday. An oldâ€"timer is one who can remem- ber when lightning was considered fast. Mr. and Mrs. B. AndreWS of Schomâ€" berg Junction, spent Sunday at Mr. John Jennings. Mr. Robt. Crombie died Tuesday morning. The community express their deepest sympathy to the family. ' Wm. S. Hare & Son shipped five fine cockerefs to Herbert P. Baker, Sundel‘land this week. Mrs. Russell of Canfield is visiting her mother, Mrs. B. Beynon. Mr. and Mrs. Gibner and family of Aurora spent Sunday with her parâ€" ents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Thompson. YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES Meat and dairy products are in- creasing in popularity on the daily menu of the people of Canada. The per capita consumption of meat is eight per cent. greater than in 1920 and the total quantity of meat consumed annually in the Dominion has increased 20 per cent. in the last 10 years. whe a [r 'ovinc lodsl The greatly n in the case or Quot )le. says Mr. Gabot 'vance of the law 3 calling upon can: A11 Canadian forest industries add five hundred million dollars annually to the national wealth Their very exist- ence is threatened by forest fires, which directly or indirectly affect every citizen through their menace to the national pros- perity. THURSDAY, AUGUST McClarey’s ELECTRIC RANGES {ichmond Hill PAINTER & DECORATOR H. FORSTER Wall Paper Sunplied if Desired FORKS and RAKES HOES, RAKES, SPADES DIGGING FORKS Telephone Stouffville 6116 AND RANGETTES C. N. COOPER VICTORIA SQUARE Hardware 21, 1930. Jntario