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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
2
From Adam Shortt’s History of Canadian Banking, Currency and Exchange, the Bank of Toronto is praised as domestic, unobtrusive, and highly successful. Since its 1855 origin, it faced crises affecting many, yet preserved credit and strong stock, with cautious, permanent banking practices shaping Canada’s system.
The Ferndale congregation and friends gathered on Thursday March 37 to honor Rev W S Westney, with a program of vocal and instrumental music. Victor Knight read a farewell address praising his service and kindness, and a letter from the Knight family expressed sorrow at his departure. Mr Westney and family replied warmly, and a light repast followed the benediction.
J Maxwell at 15 Dunlop Street Barrie advertises thorough cleaning and dyeing for ladies and gentlemen wardrobes with modern facilities and safe methods. They claim best attention, reasonable charges, and satisfaction for all entrusted work.
Minesing Station lists an honor roll featuring names such as Melann, J Payne, Latta Payne, McKean, Johnstone, Pattenden, and Patterson among others. The fragmentary OCR text includes scattered initials and errors, but preserves a roster of individuals associated with the station’s honor list.
In Grenfel last week Cofestatue and W Carruthers visited. Miss J pomeials spent Sunday with Ray Parr, and Miss T Beardie joined Mrs Johnson. Service next Sunday at 10 30. Holly School reports March roster lists students and staff including Tybee Tysdale, Robert Clare, Annie Wilenn, Lealie, and Mat Bleakineon among others.
Local items report visits by Mrs Geo Lawrence and Mrs Logue of Montreal, and Toronto visits by Wm Campbell and Miss May Haoks. Trades and improvements include Allandale Mfg Co adding factory space and new machine for uppers. A Grand Trunk fireman Stephen Canning dies in hospital, age 24. Church services featured Rev Thomas Edwards and a strong choir under Mr Risch.
Fragmented OCR from Killyleagh mentions Mr and Mrs Mason of Elm Grove visiting with Mrs Jobo Mayes on the 23rd. Madame Coch is Easter Sunday’s teacher and Gertie Hill is a pupil who may sing solos with Mise. Gertie Hill. Fred Simpson’s wife remains unwell and confined by gale fronts.
The item notes 87 983 copies of the Barrie Hrammer Ing Doce 81 Rout weekly average 16 ter.
The Meaford trial under the Lord's Day Act ended without a conviction due to a hung jury. Crown and defense highlighted weather and snow conditions that pressured railway crews to send a freight train on Sunday December 15 to clear the line, with testimony from engineers, dispatchers, and a Reverend in behalf of the Lord's Day Alliance. The proceedings detailed train movements from Meaford to Allandale and Collingwood, winded through station operations, and debated the legality of Sunday operations amid a winter storm.
Our Millinery Opening last Wednesday drew an unusually large crowd with broad approval of the display. Despite unfavorable weather, many sales occurred and the opening display will run all week with Miss Brooks ready to show the artistic creations at convenient times.
In a lengthy trial the Crown argues the Grand Trunk violated the Lord's Day Act by running a locomotive and loaded cars for ordinary business on Sunday with no clear necessity. Witnesses questioned the depot duties and the magistrates reserve judgment after debate on morality and public interest. The day also covers municipal auto regulations, a Innisfilia report on smashed bunghies and a funeral incident, and notes on butter prices, farm life, and War Eagle mine gold findings alongside London saloon activity with many women entering.
The letter from Scotstown Quebec dated September 7 1907 claims an eighteen dollar expenditure on serious threats and leg trouble. The writer says doctors deemed the case very difficult and signs as Yours truly Scotstows.
Rev J B Aikenhead led the Elizabeth Street Methodist Church service on Sunday, urging parishioners to continue their good work as expected by God. The evening sermon and a moving organ duet drew large, attentive crowds, including the Sunday school.
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