Mail schedule for moving north and south in Ontario towns
Postmaster announces daily mail runs to Bradford, Gilford, Lefroy, Craigvale, Barrie, Allandale, Harrisons, Collingwood, and Penetanguishene with morning and afternoon departures. Northbound mails at 11.00 a.m. and 6.50 p.m. Southbound at 6.50 a.m. and 4.10 p.m. Special runs to Orillia, Thornton, Shanty Bes, and Minising on specified weekdays and times.
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Moyting Soutu
Uipwarda
Toronto
Bradford
Eewene Boniona
Eeeweee
Gilford
Lefroy
Craigvale
Barrie
Allandale
Harrisons
Collingwood
Penetanguishene
Orillia
Apto
Che Grammer and Simcoe County Advocate Notice
Che Grammer and the County of Simcoe Advocate page from Barrie dated Thursday April 2 1868. Legal notice details appear in the readable fragments including names and locality.
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Che Grammer
County OF Simcoe
Canadian anger over Macdonald case against British minister
Our Government condemns the British minister at Washington for abducting Allan Macdonald and holding him against the extradition treaty. The piece argues Thornton exceeded his duty, should have consulted Canadian authorities, and warns of a dangerous precedent. Macdonald escaped, returned to Canada, and the incident prompts calls for accountability and restitution.
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Washington
Allan Macdonald
United States
Thornton
Macdonald
Durance
Canada
Mr. Thornton
The Lincoln Election Candidates and Alliances Discussed
The Lincoln election scene features candidates Mr. Rykert Mr. Merritt and Mr. Eccles with shifting alliances. Mr. Rykert withdraws to favor Merritt while Eccles aligns with Benson. Debates about suitability experience and loyalty to the Ministry color the race as analysts ponder who electors will back.
Nova Scotia Opposes Confederation Despite Trade Concessions
The piece argues Nova Scotians would oppose Confederation even with duties on corn and flour from the United States to Nova Scotia removed. It blames Mr Howe for political capital against Confederation, notes opposition and distrust, and suggests reconciliation attempts may fail without broader agreement. New York papers predict no rebellion, stating they will yield without fighting.
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United States
Nova Scotia
Nova
New York
Died of his Injuries in Lye Accident
William Freeman, who was severely injured while trying to rescue his wife from a cauldron of boiling lye at the pot ashery near town, died on Sunday as mortification set in. The wife survives but is not expected to live. A rumor claims Freeman’s grave remains open for her, which would be a stigma on church authorities.
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Wm. Freeman
Brotherhood
Wm. Noble
Minneapolis
Iowa
Noble
Sam
Order
McGregor
Detroit
Free and Happy Land of
Canada
St. Catharines
Ottawa Times
Masham
Ottawa
J. Lambert
Lambert
Murday
Karabansa
Death of James Hovenden and inquest verdict
Sunday night the 8th, James Hovenden of West Essa died after illness. An exhumation and post mortem led to a verdict that death resulted from rupture of the right auricle of the heart. Jury found no fault with friends or physician and called the investigation unnecessary.
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James Hovenden
Henry B. Nicol
James, Hovenden
Barrie Boy James A. Alexander Leads Medical Students
Kingston Daily News reports James A. Alexander at the top of a list of medical students who passed examinations in Anatomy Chemistry Materia Medica and related subjects at Queen's University Institute of Medicine. The notice praises the efficiency and professional promise of these young men.
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Barrie
Kingston Daily News
James A. Alexander
Queen’s University
Deputation Presents Wightman with Donation for Carriage
On the evening of the 27th alt a deputation of Wightman friends from Innisfil including Wm Goodfellow R G McCraw and John Lucas presented the pastor with one hundred seventeen dollars for a carriage. The pastor thanks all concerned and notes the regular stipend payments by his Bible class and Sabbath school supporters.
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W. Wightman
Innisfil
Messrs
Wm. Goodfellow
R. G. McCraw
John Lucas
Auction Sales in Duntroon Oro and Meeking Auction
Mr. David Morrow will offer for sale by public auction on Tuesday April 7 in Duntroon Nottawasaga a large assortment of dry goods hardware crockery clothing farming implements and chattels belonging to James Russell Esq Also Angus and John Cameron authorize a sale on Friday April 10 on East part of Lot 20 5th cen Township of Oro of farm stock implements and more E S Meeking to hold a sale at his auction room beside Faragher's Hotel on Saturday April 4 a quantity of household furniture and related items
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David Morrow
Duntroon
Nottawasaga
James Russell
Morrow
Angus and
John Cameron
Oro
E. S. Meeking
Faragher’s Hotel
Meekings
Grand Concert and Ball by Barrie Amateur Brass Band
The Barrie Amateur Brass Band plans a grand concert ball and supper at the Town Hall on the 15th instant. Advertised as well ordered and pleasant, the event aims to attract a large audience due to the band’s reputation.
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Barrie Amateur Brass Band
Orillia and Oro Division Officers Elected
The following members have been elected officers for the current quarter James Jackson W.P R Bailey W.A J C McMullen RS T Blain A RS Geo H Hale F8 R Jones T T Plunket C Wm Peard AC J P Henderson Chaplain John McLeod L8 P Duffy C Harvie P W P and D G W P Teka C McMullen Cor to Canadian Son of Temperance Meet every Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock.
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Orillia
Oro
S. of
James Jackson
W.P
R. Bailey
W.A
J. C. McMullen
T. Blain
A-R.s
Geo. H. Hale
R. Jones
T. T. Plunket
Wm. Peard
A.C
J. P. Henderson
John ‘McLeod
P. Duffy
C. Harvie
P.W.P
D.G.W
Teka C. McMullen
Son of Temperance
Bank Robbery at Scituate Bank in Rhode Island
Four men robbed the Scituate Bank in Rhode Island of 25000 dollars on the 25th instant. They bound and gagged the cashier and forced him to unlock the bank safe.
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Scituate Bank
Rhode Island
Pedestrian John Sheffield Challenges New York Walkers
John Sheffield the noted pedestrian, now training Banry Aaron, issues a challenge to walk any man in New York for 100 to 500 dollars over 1 to 5 miles. The contest peculiarity requires each contestant to carry a weight on his head.
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John Sheffield
Aaron
New York
Second season program at Mechanic's Institute hall
The second of the season drew a large attendance at the Temperance Hall under Dr Slaven's direction. The program mixed songs readings and recitations by local amateurs with standout performances by Miss Hardy Miss Emily Tipping and Mr John McKinlay. A closing chorus of God Save the Queen preceded a planned lecture by Rev John Cooke on True Principle.
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Mechanic’s Institute
Temperance Hall
Slaven
Mr. C. Hewett
Emily ‘Tipping
Billy Grimes
Hardy
Maggie
Maggie's Secret” Which Was Also Well Received. Mrs. Hewett
Kathleen Mavourneen
Mabel Waltz
Messrs
Wigmore, Jackson
Evans
A. Highland Fiper
A. P. Cockburn
John Cooke
Institute
Death rumors fake? Dr Livingstone alive, says envoy
The US consul at Zanzibar writes to the Secretary of State on November 10, 1867, claiming a caravan near Bugamoya met a European traveller with twelve attendants who delivered letters to the British consul. The report suggests the traveller could be Dr Livingstone, whose death was reported in 1866. An Arab informant says he met Livingstone eight months ago. European opinion holds he may still be alive.
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United States
Zanibar
Bugamoya
Africa
Her
Livingstone
Quillen
New York
Antalo
Abyssinia
Theodorus
Napier
The
Serail
London
Talanuta
Magdala
Gulf
West Indies
Hayti
Hungria
Trinidad
St. Kitts
Provinencs
R.J
Tunis
Algeria
WasiinGrox
Crete
Carraneos
Canea
Provisional Government
Athens
Europe
Holy Father
Greece
the Tribune
Chase
Senate
Jay Gould
Erie Railroad
Toledo
Akron
Tuscampra
Ala
Robert Cunningham
Federal Army
Pittspine
O’neil
McKeesport
O'Neil
Franklin
Havana
Cadiz
Rousseau
Washington Territory
Steedman
New Orleans
Washington
Hancock
Department of the Atlantic
Ohio
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
New England
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Delaware
District of Columbia
Romance of Misfortune A Melancholy Story
A penniless widow with two children seeks asylum after her husband Riker, a private on the plains near Omaha, is murdered for his pay. The family left Lancaster for the East, but the wife’s hopes are dashed when the Union Pacific train leaves her and she learns of his death. She buries him and travels homeward, then relies on charity for daily bread and travel.
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Lancaster
Riker
Omaha
Union Pacific
Elopement Extraordinary At Great Western Station
London Advertiser reports a dramatic scene at Great Western station when a deserter from the 53rd and his wife were escorted off the morning express. The pair’s disguise and flight ended at Bride Suspension Bridge where police detained them for desertion and aiding and abetting. The wife confessed giving the soldier 175 dollars.
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Great Western Station
53Rd
Crinoline
Ball and Chain Brigade
Jones
Humphreys
London
Bridad
Man Jones
London Advertiser
Global press seizures and Irish church debate across Europe
March dispatches report government seizure of American newspapers including Hale’s, a Dublin court's asset show, Belgian miners riot with troop suppression, Naglie trial, Napoleon’s manifesto, France’s 500000-strong garde mobile, Bavarian anti Prussian riots, and in London Gladstone pushes to end the Irish Church Establishment while a bill to abolish flogging in the army passes Commons.
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Maprio
Hale
Lonxpox
Geo. Francis Train
Dublin
Belgium
Naglie
Court of Queen’s Bench
Napoleon
Garde Mobile
France
Beruix
Bavaria
London
Malthesbury
Eoe
House of Commons
Gladstone
Ireland
Liberal Party
Lord Stanley
Cranborne
Stamford
Rumors of Revolution and Abyssinia Campaign Moves
Reports from San Francisco and New York chronicle rumors of a revolution in Lower California amid Mexican discrimination against European trade, a rush of foreign cargoes at reduced duties, and US gulf squadron competition with Britain for bullion transport. Abyssinia sees King Theodore in a strong position with Napier advancing. ships and treaties discussed in Washington and London.
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A Francisco
California
Guayruas
United States Gulf
New York
Jerald
London
Abyssinia
Zouls
Napur
Senaf
Doganti
Llerald
Cuba
Havana
Mexico
Marocha
Rome
Mexico City
St. Domingo
Republic
The
Tribune
Wasuixcrox
House Committee On Post Offices and Roads
Bremen
Southampton
England
Deasels
Seward
Great Britain
Senate
Bowne
Wasuinavox
Alabama
Ricamonp
United States Grand Jury
Jeff Davis
Desmoines
Iowa
Agency City
Charles Dudley
Births and Marriages in Bradford Essa and Oro
Birth at Barrie on March 31 to the wife of G R Ford a daughter. Graham Driffill wed Anna fourth daughter of T Driffill Bradford. Ruthven Stevenson John Ruthven Essa to Frances Stevenson J P. McGirr Stevenson Essa to Margaret Stevenson J P. Crawford Oro township Jennet Crawford wife of Robert L Crawford Ayrehyre Scotland after illness led to death.
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Graham—Driffill
Aylesworth
Graham
Anna
T. Driffill
Bradford
Crawford
Oro
Jennet
Robert L. Crawford
Ayrehyre
Scotland
Teething Syrup Promises Quick Infant Relief
An advertisement touts a teething syrup that softens gums reduces inflammation calms spasms and regulates bowels claiming relief for infants within fifteen to twenty minutes. It emphasizes mother comfort and global availability with CURTIS & PERKINS branding and a 25 cent price per bottle.
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Curtis & Perkins
New York
Fulton-street
High Holborn
London
England
St. Paul-street
Montreal
Canada
The Great Need Supplied Pills and Salve Claim Efficacy
An advertisement extols Maggies pills and Maggiel's Salve as universal cures for digestion and skin conditions. It warns about counterfeits and lists Montreal and Toronto distributors. The promotion touts no minerals, no side effects, and claims vigorous appetite, liver support, and nerve steadiness.
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Macarer
Maggiel
Maggies
J. Haydock
J. Maggies
M.D
Henry Simpson & CO
Montreal
Lyman, Elliott & Co
Toronto
Grain and dairy price report from April 1 1868
Market items list prices for wheat oats hay butter and flour with ranges. Wheat spring and wheat general quoted from 1.50 to 1.77 per bushel barley 1.25 flour superfine 7 to 10 cents oats 69 cents hay 9 to 10 dollars per ton or unit butter 12 to 14 cents per pound for keg butter and dairy butter price 13 to 14 cents per pound.
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Ee Exaixew
Bpystiences
Barrie News Pioneers Succeed Long-Established House
Subscribers to Barrie announce they succeed Mr T D McConkey in running the well known old and prosperous house. They pledge to maintain the business reputation and serve the people of Barrie and surrounding townships with care and effort.
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T. D. McConkey
Barrie
Periodical Mail Service Offer for Harper's Magazine
Publishers offer direct home delivery of Harper's Magazine via the Office of Publication with weekly and bazar issues. Subscriptions cost 24 cents per year, payable at the subscriber's local post office, branding Harper's Magazine as the best and most affordable family paper in the Union.
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Harren
Bazan
Europe
Berlin
Paris
Tlarpens Bazar
Harrer’s Bazan
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Bazon
Hanrenr
Harper’s Bazar
Hanren
MAGI
Harper's
United Stage
Harper's Weekly Praises Its Political Essays
From Harper's Weekly notices praising its clear independent political essays and broad views. Recaps endorsements from New York Evening Post Boston Traveller and The Independant affirming its status as leading American journalism.
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Hansen’s
Weekny
Civuazation
Newe Yorke Evening Post
Harven’s
Wereory
Toduat
New York
North American Review
Boston
Mass
Publication club offers and price list for periodicals
The publishers promote a mailing system for magazines weekly and bazaar with postmasters offered a show bill on request. Subscriptions include various titles and modes with prices and terms, including free or reduced rate offers for clubs, back numbers, annual volumes, and international prepay requirements. Address WARPER & BROTHERS in New York for details.
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Harrer
WeLsly
Angela Cops Seither
Bazarteil
Warren
Wrekly
Gul Bazan
Geof Harper
Phriysicals
British North American
United States
Warper & Brothers
Franklin Square
New York
Mailing Options for Maca ZINE and Bazan Subscriptions
The notice invites postmasters and others to subscribe to Maca ZINE and Bazan directly from the Office of Publication. Postage for Hansen's Bazan is 20 cents per year, payable at the subscriber's post office.
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Harpenk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northern Railway
Barrie P. C
Rykert
Lincoln
T. H. Merritt
Baldwin
Merritt
Mr. Eccles
Mr. Merritt
Eccles
Benson
Eeeles
Commercial Hospital
Flammond Street
Dis Livingstone
Afri
Explorer
Atlantic Cable
Albion
Mich
Chicago Journal
New York City
Peabovy
Peabody Gift
Spitalfields
Islington
Shadwell
Peabody Square
Chelsea
Bermondsey
Westminster
Peabody
Ontario
Kingston Whig
Mrs. Winslow
Notlic
Messrs. McConkey & Co
Barrie, Marcel
Barrie Brass Band
John Street
Mary Street
Medonte
Boulton & McCarthy
Corinthian Lodge
Pel
Masonic Tall
Harper's New Monthly Magazine
New York Observer
Hakpup
Daily Journal
Trep. Net
Bogeton
Harper's Magazine
Macsziyy
Watter’s
Harper & Brotiters
Praykhin Sytane
the Times
Harper’s Weekly
Russell Bros
Ardagh & Ardagh Barrie
March
Harper & Brothers
Fraxguy Square, New
Ww York
Pest Young Hyson
Souchong Ani
Brandies
Shisl
Fiells
Wicsites
Money Fiels
GEO. Sneath
Midhurst
Morell
Simcoe
Smucor
Wits— Sclne
Court of Oyer and Termiter
Nis
Barr
Oeluck
Leart
Sheriff's Office
Richard Crook
Ats
Ore
Ryan
Yonge
Street
Convernier
Anil
General Hardware
Mevelien
Yonge Street
Los
Fifeth Con
Tay Jot
Eiko
Lake
Couchiching
H.creswicke
F. Proudfou
Sivures
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