The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

The winner in the Home Garden contest for Markham Township, for this year is Miss Gwen Smith, Gorm- ley R.R. 2, a pupil of Headford school.- In this contest each competitor has a} garden plot 35 by 40 feet and in it has practically all the garden vegetables. .The other winners as announced by R. E. White, district representative of the department of Agriculture are as follows: 2nd Isabel Macklin, Milliken 3rd Clarence Leggitt, Locust Hill; 4th Mervy'n Summerfelt, Unionville; 5th Dorothy Brown, Gormley R.R. 2; 6th Grace Bulley, Stouffville R. R.; 7th Gordon Champion, Uhionville. PHONE 188 THE JONES COAL CO. FOR COAL OR WOOD. MISS GWEN SMITH. HEADFORD, WON HOME GARDEN CONTEST NSW playing} Clara Bowfiin ‘Love Among the Millionaires’ VOL. LIII. Roselawn Farms Dairy Limited PHONE 54 RICHMOND HILL Certified Jersey Milk Richmond Hill “YORK COUNTY’S N EWSIEST NEWSPAPER” Owing to the great demand for Certified Milk and the limited supply available we have acquireda pasteurizing plant in Toronto and will be in a position to supply pasteur~ ized Jersey Milk in a few days, also Certi- fied as usual. Whipping Cream- 'able Cream and Buttermilk ), PLEASE Considerable correspondence and news items had to be omitted from n this issue due to lack of space and to ’1' lateness of arrival. Please send in‘ " news items as early in the Week as ‘Lpossible, and correspondence should‘ 21reach our office on Wednesday morn- leing at the latest. N, i The Onion Derby has been won by W. H. Lever, Markham Township. In our window this week we have disâ€" played four onions grown from seed, weighing six pounds. The largest of the four weighs almost two pounds and measures fifteen and a half inch- es around. “The Iargest I have ever seen” is the general comment. LARGE ONIONS â€"â€" â€"â€" Wagml E Ontario “In Essentials, Unity; In Non-essentials, Liberty; In All Things, Charity.” RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1930 Mr. and Mrs. M. McDonald and children of Vellore, were Sunday visâ€" itors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Carson. Mr. and Mrs. H. Rogers, of Toron- to, called on Mr. and Mrs. E. Hadwen on_ §atu§day: 7 _> Mr. and Mrs. E. Kylé and family visited with Mr. and Mrs. F. Piercey onflSunday. H Miss Ida'Malloy is very ill in the Western Hospital, we hope she may 5091} be rqsgoired t9 gioiody iheglth aggin. Mr. and Mrs. A.°McCluske$I-, and Miss E. McLaughlin motored to Thornbury on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. McCluskey remaining for a short visit. ‘Mr. and Mrs. C. Kinnee, Miss W. Kinnee and Mr. Alcott, of Woodbridge snent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. Kerr. Mr. and Mrs. D.C. Murray and family, of Aurora, visited with the latter’s‘marents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Deisman and attended the Harvest Home Service on Sugglay. A number from here attended the Mggkhayz Fair on Sqturday. Miss Laura McCluskey is to be con- gratulated on having won the Senior Girls Championship at Aurora High School. PHONE 188 THE JONES COAL CO. "FOR COAL OR WOOD. I A letter from York County Police Mrs. John Boyington spent Sunday Chief R.W. Phillips, commended Con- with her daughter-in-law Mrs. NelsonIStable Barl‘aclough as a capable and Boyington. _efficient officer who enjoyed the re- Miss Hannah Duncan has returned spect and admiration of both himself home from several week’s visit with and Magistrate Keith of the County the Misses Ethel and Nell Duncan of court. He said Constable Barraclough Toronto. was a very valuable County officer 'A large number from this district and he hoped that the council would attended Markham fair last Saturday, see their way clear to have him rein- Some of the Drizes were brought to Stated. Miss Hannah Duncan has returned home from several week’s visit with the Misses Ethel and Nell Duncan of Toronto. ‘A large number from this district attended Markham fair last Saturday. Some of the prizes were brought to this neighborhood by Mr. 0. Cox, Mr. Wm. Boynton and Mr. James Atkin- son with their showing of grain, hogs ang apple’s.» Mrs: _ Alvin Robinson visited with gar sister Mrs. N. Boyingtqn last Mon- 33,-. Miss Della Stephenson, Miss Jessie Thomson and Mr. Garnet Francy were Saturday evening visitors at the home of Miss Vina Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips and family of Niagara, spent Sunday with their daughter Mrs. Joseph Byer. BUTTON VILLE TESTON Harrv Endean said that as he under- stood the constable was not notified of any dismissal it was not necessarv for him to say anything on his behalf. Ex-Reeve T. H. Trench said he had not signed the petition as he did not like interfering with the council in the transaction of their business, but he always regarded Constable Bapra- clough as a courteous and capable officer and he would like to see him reinstated. At the September meeting the coun- cil passed a motion dismissing Con- stable Barraclough an'd instructing the clerk to advertise for applications ‘for the position of constable, said ap- ‘plications to be in by October 9th, 30 days after the date of that meeting. The first crossing of swords last night came right off the bat after the read- ing of the minutes. The minutes re- corded the motion of dismissal but said nothing of any instructions for the notification to the constagle of the council’s action. Councillor Chapman said that his motion stated that the clerk should notify the constable. The clerk stated that such was not his understanding and the Reeve said that such an omission was made in the motion. The contentiomof coun- cillor Chapman was Upheld by a ma- jority of the council and the minutes were amended accordingly and adopt- ed as amended. I Exâ€"councillor F. J. Mansbridge head- ed the deputation of citizens urging the reappointment of Constable Barr- aclough. He presented a petition signed by some ninety citizens and said that if necessary it could have been signed by ten times as many but no canvass had been made. Mr. Mans- bridge stated that he had consented to act as spokesman for the deputation and for the petitioners who felt that in view of the fact that no charges of misdemeanor were made against Constable Barraclough his dismissal by the council was unwarranted. He said it was the general feeling that Constable Bari'aclough was an honest. dependable and efficient officer and that it would be very hard for the town to find a better man for the job.‘ If there was any desire for an adjust- ‘ment of the duties of the constable that was the privilege and duty of the council to take it up with the officer at any time and in any such matter he was sure that constable Barraclough would'be onlv too glad to meet the members of the council. Ex-Reeve W.H. Pugsleyâ€"“I don’t know what was the cause of all this trouble. I feel that constable Barra- cloug‘h is a first class man who uses good judgment in the carrying out of his duties.” Ex-councillor J.A. Greene â€"â€" “The people of Richmond Hill, the business men and the c1tizens generally have enjoyed solendid protection during the time of Constable Barraclough. The town has been free from anv thieving he said because the law-breakers knew that our noliceman was on the job all the time.” Among the communications receiv- ed by the council was one from Con- stable Barraclough stating that alâ€" though he had no official notice, he understood that the council had dis- missed him. He said that if there was anv misunderstanding as to his duties he would be pleased to have ‘any such misunderstanding cleared Laway and that it was his wish to co- ‘operate with the council ‘in carrying [out their wishes. A deputation of thirty ratepayers appeared before the Richmond Hill Council Wednesday night and asked that the council reconsider the action taken at the last meeting in dismiss- ing Constable S.A. Barraclough and urged that he be re-engaged. The meeting commenced in the clerk’s off- ice where the council sessions are re- gularly held but before the business had proceeded very far such a crowd was in attendance as to over-tax the seating capacity of the limited quart- ers and the meeting adjourned to the council chambers in Lorne Hall. The meeting which was postponed from Monday night owing to the forced ab- sence on that night of Reeve Lunau was the centre of much local interest. There has been so much publicity con- cerning Richmond Hill constabulary and Police Court during recent weeks that the council meeting has been ilooked forward to with interest for many days. Many citizens came ex- pecting fireworks, and the general im- pression after the meeting was that no one was disappointed. At times the discussion almost reached a point beyond the 'control of the chair and several times Reeve Lunau had to pound the table and call the members and speakers to order and to insist that “so and so" has the floor or to issue the strict warning that the speaking must be “one at a time.” Lively Session Largely At- tendedâ€" ‘Nigger in Fence” Charges One Member of Deputation. James Armstrong said he thought Deputation Urges Council Re-Engage Present Constable Mr. Simsâ€"Because of the fact that not hawdng any defhnte stated dufies this council felt he was spending too much time on County work when vill- age work was being neglected. Our by-laws were not enforced and to- night we have cancelled one in re- gard to parking for that reason. As far as I am concerned Mr. Barra- clough has every opportunity to aptfly ‘for the position and all we want is that he play the game and do what the councfl \vants done in the inte- rests of the viflage. [is far as the petition is concerned I think fifty per cent. of the signers \vould take their names off if it was passed a- round to day. Mr. Mansbridgeâ€"I Venture to say that we could get ten times as many on it Mr. Sims. Mr. Simsâ€"There has been no sour- ness as far as the council is concern- ed. no spirit of revenge, only a desire to have a show down and make sure that the constable does his duty. that from What he had seen of thelthe books. He has the opportunity activities of Constable Barracloug'h‘to apply again and as far as I am that he was doing his duty very con- concerned Constable Barraclough has scientiously and very acceptably, always had a square deal from me Councillor Sims asked a question and he will always have, he said. A. D. Buchanan stated he had no axe to grind and no brief for anvone but took exception to the remark of Mr. Sims, regarding the petition. Several hundred names could have been secured had a canvass been made. DLICIIUAUUDAJ uuu VVLJ an.-.“ ..... J. Councillor Sims asked a quEStioni which caused a great deal of cross fire and discussion and on which there was a variance of opinion. Mr. Sims asked, was Constable Barraclough paid by the County for work done outside of Richmond Hill. Reeve Lunau ex- plained that Constable Barraclough ‘was engaged by Richmond Hill at the rate of fifty cents an hour and he was to use his own judgment as to the hours he should put in, and that at the end of the month he billed the council for the hours served. The Reeve stated that if he did work out- side Richmond Hill for the County he Awas paid bÂ¥_the County... Councillor Wes. Middleton said that he seconded the motion for the dis- missal of the constable because he felt that he was spending too much time in County work and neglecting the interests of the village and the enforcing of “Dy-laws which are on “'C'éxhlficrilfilb} wfl‘hzifiman séid he was told that the constable did not receive any paymfronl th_e Clquty. .. Councillor Davisâ€"“I have it direct from the lips of the constable himself that he does not receive any money from the County for work done out- side of Richmond Hill.” Reeve Lunauâ€" 0 yes he does. Mr. Simsâ€"There you are, does he or does he not? Mr. Simsâ€".‘This council is being ac- cused unjustly. For my part and for anything I’ve heard from any member of this council no one has said that Con. Barraclouqh is not all that has been said in his favor to- night. He is a good man, an efl‘ici- ent constable and all that. Mr. Mansbridge miss him ? Reeve Lunau â€" spgakirlg. “Mr. CHEpifiéflâ€"Our magistrate told me that he did not. Comedy â€" Hearts and Hoofs. El Brendelâ€" Marjorie Whiteâ€" William Collier ir, "THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT“ YONGE AND GLEN FOREST SATURDAY MATINEE AT 2.30 P.M. EVENINGS 7 AND 9 P. M. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, OCT. 14, 15 THE NEW MOVIETONE Comedy â€"“ Turkey for Two VEN-GEKNCE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, “W W “The Melody Man” “FOLLIES of 1930” â€" WITH â€" WILLIAM COLLIER Jr. ALICE DAY All Talking Musical Drama. EDFORD THEATRE THE HOME OF HIGH CLASS ENTERTAINMENT JACK HOLT and DOROTHY REVIER All Talking Drama of the Congo. 'omedy “ The Lady Fare ” MOVIETONE NEWS SATURDAY, MONDAY, OCT. 11, 13 Order, Mr. Sims is â€"â€" Then why dis- MOVIETON E NEWS WITH V oice of Hollywood Constable Barraclough had not been notified officially of his dismissal he suggested that the applications for the position of constable be not open- ed on Thursdav, October 9th. as ’nlan- ned, but, that they be opened on Wedâ€" nesday, October 15th, and that in the meantime the clerk forward Constable Barraclough his official notice of dis- missal and that in the week interven- nig he could make application if he wished. That will give him a week if he wishes to apply and if he does I know this council will meet him more than half way. Councillor Middleton moved, secon- ded by councillor Chapman, moved that the communications from Con- stable Barraclough and Mr. Phillips be laid over for consideration on the night of October 15th. when the an- plications for the position of constable would be opened. The motion carried. Mr. Greeneâ€"Could any councillor give me; ithgreasorthe was dismissed? Mr. Greeneâ€"There’s a nigger :in the fence somewhere. Among the accounts of the evening Constable Barraclough’s salary ac- coflnt for the month of September was presented. It amounted to $139.50. ' Mr. Middletonâ€"I’ve just given my reason if Mr. Grgenerwas listening. Mr. Pugsleyâ€"Someone has his knife inwhim. 7(applause). The report of the Police Magisâ€" trate submitted showed a total of finâ€" es for the month of September of $280. and fees earned on outside cas- es $66.50, a total of $346.50., This less exchange and postage of $2.07, constable fees $8.50, and telephone $16.30 a total expense of $26.87 left 1 (Continued on Page 8) Councillor Chapman â€" He wasn’t attending to his duties as a village constable. Mr. Mansbridgeâ€"Enumerate them. Councillor Chapmanâ€"Yes I will. One of his first instructions as conâ€" stable was to guard the school child- ren across'Yonge Street at noon. He hadn’t, been doing that for months. He was instructed to have the safety zones painted on Yonge Street before the 24th of May and they Were just painted last Week, I have nothing aâ€" gainst Mr. Barraclough. He is a fine fellow, a good constable, but has he been attending to his duties? I could name other things he hasn’t done. NCouncillvor Simvs stated, that in view of the fact that through? an e_rror Councillor H. Davis said be support- ‘ed Constable Barraclough. because he believed him to be an efficient officer and that it would be difficult for the town to get as good a man. Mr. Pugsleyâ€"Does the council ex pect the constable to 9:0 to every home and get the children from their moth- ers and bring them to school.‘ I think we have enough to pay for the educ- ation of the children without doing that. Mr. Chapmanâ€"No one said any- thing“ about going to the homes. That’s talking nonsense. He was instructed to be on duty at the school crossingsflat the noon hour: ‘ Single Copy 5c $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE OCT. 16, 17 No.