Postal Mails Schedule for South North West Routes
Daily mails depart South at 6.50 am and 4.10 pm. Northbound mails leave at 11.00 am. Westbound mails run at 11 am and 6.50 pm. Tanase travels to Penetanguishene daily at 30 minutes past, and Orillia mails go at 11.30 am. Apto runs Tuesday Thursday Saturday at 11.30 am. Thornton mails on Tuesday and Friday, Shanty Boy on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.50 am. Minising mails Friday at 5.30 pm. Postmaster A. Lane.
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Tanase
Penetanguishene
Orillia
Apto
Thornton
Minising
Lane
Militia Tinkering Across Canadian Legislation
The editorial notes ongoing changes to militia law amid broader parliamentary tinkering. it tracks past bills by Macdonald and Cartier, critiques expense aims, and predicts passage with limited funding. the piece cites McDougall’s original plan and the adjutant general’s revisions, calling economy the guiding principle for the bill’s fate.
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John A. Macdonald
J. 8. Macdonald
Allan Macnab
Cartier
Canada
Mr. Cartier
Col. McDougall
Government Banking System under Fire in Senate Report
A Senate Committee report condemns the Government banking policy as interference with private banks and warns of adverse effects from the Bank of Montreal’s note circulation power. The editors blame the Government rather than the Bank, calling for a doomed system and noting managers’ evasive responses to committee questions.
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Senate Committee
Bank of Montreal
King
Government Battle Over Bank of Montreal Favoritism
The article condemns Government policy and the Bank of Montreal, urging reform. It notes the defeat of Holton’s motion to reveal correspondence between the Minister of Finance and the bank by 92 to 58, and calls the Government responsible for resisting disclosure while praising the bank’s governance. It questions why a single bank was chosen as the Government’s favorite.
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Bank of Montreal
Holton
Spring Assizes Open With Light Attendance in Bradford
The Courts of Assize and related bodies sat in Bradford with Judge Morrison and Judge Gowan presiding. Grand Jurors were sworn and cautioned that only two criminal cases were on the calendar, both in custody for larceny, plus bail for horse stealing and bigamy. A homicide case in the county was noted, with distinctions drawn between murder and manslaughter. Lunatics in the gaol prompted plans for better quarters. The first case Brook vs Bralley resulted in default verdict. subsequent slander action Clement vs Cle nnan ended in verdict for the defendant. Proceedings adjourned until 9 the next morning. remainder of the week to follow.
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G. Allan
Hy. Croswicke
Thos. Elder
Geo. Harshaw
John Keenan
R. Leadley
Wm. McClain
R. Patterson
Geo. Rutledge
J.C. Steele
F. Sandway
John Richey
Gogly
Brook
Clonan
Lundy
Clement
Boulton& McCarthy
Patterson, Harrison & Scanlon
Reed & Leith
Change of Firm Keeps Old Prosperity Alive
A Change of Firm but no Change of Base reports Mr I D McConkey retiring after over twenty five years in business. The new senior partner of McConkey & Co. is praised as an able representative of the former head, promising to maintain the firm’s reputation and service to the community.
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I. D. McConkey
Messrs. McConkey & Co
MecKinney’s
J. Livingstone
Chapman & Newman
A. Robinson
E. G. Little
John Draper
Hartford
Conn
L. Kent
C&c
N. Denye
D. D. Hay
Gore
T. E. Hay
W. G. Hay
Liverpool
London & Globe
Inti T
Barrie
Surroundingen Iy
Messrs. Ment Sy & Co
T. D. McConrp
PHE
Ty T. D. McConkey
T, i
McConkey
Still Wintry Weather Delays Spring in the North
The article laments ongoing wintry conditions in late March and April, with blustering winds and heavy snow storms. It notes winter lingering despite spring, and northerners await an early sign of warmer weather and calmer skies.
Mr McConkey Returns From Capital Visit
Mr McConkey came back from the capital last evening and will stay at home until Parliament reassembles.
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McConkey
Ottawa murder shocks Canada after McGee shot near Parliament
A leading Canadian statesman Thomas D Arcy McGee was fatally shot near the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa as he returned to his lodgings after adjournment. Reports from coroner proceedings and police descriptions identify a man named James Whelan from Montreal as a principal suspect, with multiple arrests and ongoing investigations. The tragedy prompts a royal proclamation offering a $5000 reward for information leading to the perpetrators and plans for McGee s funeral and interment in Montreal with cabinet ministers in attendance.
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Ottawa
Thomas D’arcy McGee
United States
British Isles
James Whelan
Montreal
Jas. Whelan
Eaglesons
McGee
Whelan
John Doyle
Rifle Brigade
O'Neil
Wilde
Donogue
Wucian
Michael Starr
Clarence Street
Smith & Wesson
Parliament House
Doyle
Whalen
Russell House
Albert
House of Commons
Patrick Buckley
Buckley
Atkinson
Metcalf
Sparks
Sparks Street
Mr. McGee
Atkins
Trotter
Buckleys
Prescott
Messrs
Jas. Donelly
Luke Moore
Wm. McNaughton
W. McFarlane
W. O'Brien
Renee
Reward for Discovery of Ottawa Assassin
Ottawa reports the murder of Ilon T. D. McGee in the city this morning. The Canadian government offers five thousand dollars, with Ontario and Quebec each offering two thousand five hundred dollars, for the apprehension of the murderers. Signed by Joan Ross.
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Cyxapsa—Monck
Victoria
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Ottawa
Ontario
Thomas D’arcy
McGee
Canada
Charles Stanley Viscount Monck
Baron Monck
Ballytrammon
Wexford
Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Ilon
T. D. McGee
Government of
Quebec
Barrie Amateur Brass Band Concert and Ball Announcement
Town residents urged to support the Barrie Amateur Brass Band at a grand concert and ball next Wednesday evening in the Town Hall. No single tickets will be issued for the event, despite earlier reports.
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Barrie
The
Victuallers’ Association
Marks
Mary Street
Barrie Brass Band
Ottawa police hold key suspect in McGee murder
Telegraph reports Ottawa authorities are confident they have the McGee murder suspect in custody though few details are released. The burned lines hint at rewards and next steps but remain unclear.
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Telegraph
Ottawa
Mr. McGee
John Laird Opens General Grocery in Commercial Block
Change announced that Mr John Laird has moved to the premises under Tam Examiner office in the Commercial Block, vacated by Mr David Morrow, and opened a general grocery, provision and feed store for readers.
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John Laird
Tam Examiner
David Morrow
D. Morrow
Saddlery stock advertised by Mr. Martin Moore
A notice directs readers to the saddlery stock advertised in today’s paper by Mr. Martin Moore.
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Saddlery,&c
Saddlery, &c
Martin Moore
Tragedy at Ottawa Night Watchman Ends His Life
Telegraph reports the Ottawa Parliament Buildings night watchman killed himself with a pistol, no stated cause, not believed linked to the McGee assassination. The incident occurred at the Ottawa site, leaving uncertainty about motive and details.
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Ottawa
Parliament Buildings
McGee
Cherry Creek Div S of T officers listed for current quarter
The Division meets regularly and shows progress after four years of trial despite opposition and difficulties. Current officers include Jas Allan W P, Thos McDougall W A, R Sproul RS, Wm Gartley ARS, Jos Black FS, J S Lucas T, W Willson C, D McDougall AC, Jas Sloan Chaplain, John Black JS, S Long OS, J B Long P W P, and J B Lucas DGW. Meetings are Thursdays at 8 p.m. and urging temperance supporters to join.
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Cherry Creek
Jas. Allan
W.P
Thos. McDougall
W.A
R. Sproul
R.S
Wm. Gartley
A.R.S
Jos. Black
Sanitary appeal over school pond nuisance in town
A letter to the editor urges the town council to drain a stagnant pond behind the school and Episcopalian Church to curb foul smells and disease risk. The writer notes frogs and polluted air as health threats and suggests a drain along Owen or Bayfield streets to improve conditions and reduce pestilence. A separate note announces a Neapolitan professor’s wine from Australian myrtle fruit.
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Owen Or
Bayfield Street
Post Office Changes In Dominion Postal Rates
The post office announces new prepaid and unpaid rates for letters and newspapers. Transient newspapers must be prepaid two cents, city letters one cent. Within the Dominion 3 cents per half ounce prepaid, 5 cents unpaid. Prince Edward Island same. Newfoundland 1 24 cents per half ounce prepaid. British Columbia and Vancouver Island 10 cents per half ounce prepaid. Red River via the United States 6 cents per half ounce. United Kingdom rates vary by line. Cunard and Breman lines 15 cents per half ounce prepaid. Letters must be prepaid wholly in stamps or money.
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Post Office
Dominion
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland
British Columbia
Vancouver's Island
Red River
United States
United Kingdom
Cunard
Breman
Two Terrible Calamities at Lynedoch
Our Lynedoch correspondent reports two fatal incidents on Monday. Francis Pratt died after a log crushed him at a Big Creek railway site. Henry Miller died earlier when Miller fell, Pratt attempted to shield himself, and the log rolled over him. A post mortem noted crushed ribs, ruptured diaphragm, congested organs. Hours later Potter's steam saw-mill near Bootick Road exploded, killing four workers. names not yet confirmed. Authorities suggest boiler carelessness.
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Hamilton. Spectator
Lynedoch
Big Creek
Lake Erie
Francis Pratt
Henry Miller
Miller
Pratt
Bootick Road
D'Israeli Rules Ireland Crisis with Conciliatory Tones
In Parliament D'Israeli stated Ireland faces critical issues but rejects Fenian danger. He praised Liberal plans to redirect endowments from the Irish Church to state revenue, while warning that Grievances and ritualist plots threaten the Crown. Gladstone resolutions push into committee despite Tory opposition, signaling a shifting political landscape in Britain and Ireland.
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Lonpoy
D'Israeli
House of Commons
Ireland
Gladstone
Lord Stanley
Gladston
Livertoon
Uplands
Orleans
Loxnon
the Times
Commons
Loxney
Morning Post
Paris
Rome
Lonvoy
Clerkenwell
Éfere
Grand
Ley
Beruts
Bancroft
Prussia
United States
Special Notices Teething Syrup Promises Quick Infant Relief
Teething aid claim reduces gum inflammation calms pain and purportedly regulates bowels. Tenants of Curtis & Perkins advertise decades of sales with guaranteed cures and fast relief within fifteen to twenty minutes after administration. Genuine bottles bear their facsimile on the wrapper with offices in New York London Montreal and street addresses.
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Curtis & Perkins
New York
Fulton-street
High Holborn
London
England
St. Paul-street
Montreal
Canada
Prices from the 6 Examiner Office April 8 1868
An 1868 price list lists goods and rates including butter at 21 cents per pound, beef at 5 to 6.25 per 100 pounds, pork around 50 to 60 cents, flour per barrel 7.50 to 8.50, spring wheat 1.45 to 1.50, potatoes per bushel 4 to 4.5 cents, barley 9 to 10 cents, hay 9 to 10 dollars per ton, and chickens at 20 cents each, among items and rough per-unit costs.
Market prices in Wepses Bay April 8 1868
The report lists commodity values for Wheat at 1.75 to 1.77 a bushel and Spring Wheat 1.60 to 1.65. Barley 1.25, Flour No 1 Superfine 7 to 10, Peas 81 to 83 cents, Oats 69 cents, Hay 9 to 10 dollars, Butter 12.5 to 14 cents per pound, keg butter choice dairy 12 to 14 cents.
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Wepses Bay
Halifax Grain Markets 1868 Prices and Imports
Halifax reports firm flour markets with No 1 at 8.95 to 9.05 and choice at 9.25 to 9.50 per barrel, rye quiet at 7.25 to 7.35, oatmeal 7.50 to 7.75 Canada and 7.35 to 7.45 Nova Scotia, round lot kiln dried sale at 5.35, imports show flour and cornmeal totals for 1867 and 1868 with thousands of barrels.
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Halifax
N.S
Canada
Nova Scotia
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Oeeseeee
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Lefroy
Craigvale
Allandale
Clarrisons
Barrie P. D
Grammer
County OF Simcoe
Militia
Hector L. Lanceviy
Thomas D'Arcy McGee
Joan Ross
Examiner
Yours
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Dickens
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Hamilton
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William Pring
Mrs. Winslow
Macatet
Maggiel
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J. Maggies
M.D
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Court OF Revision
Sunnidale
Sunnidale Corners
Alex
Hislop
Sunnsdale
Vespra
Joseph Holdsworth
Barrie P.O
Kempenfeldt
Simcoe
W. F. Checkley
WM. B. McVity
Saddlery and Harness Establishment
Banke of Toronto
Dunlop Street
Auex. Morrow
Etna Insurance Co
Dublin
Etna Insurance Company
Kk. S. Meeking
N.B
E.S.M. Barrie
Remo
Victuallers’ Association Meeting
Upows Barrie
Rohe
Yai
Oro
Boulton & McCarttuy
Banaue
Ryan & Oliver
Yonge Street
America
Bartleet
General Hardware
Tornto
Josep Rogers & Sons
Ily
Township OF
Tay
Ist
Orilliary 2
Lake Conchching
H. Creswickesjx
Dannie
F. Proudfoot
Evening Times
Great Western Railway
the Weekly Times
C. FE. Stewart & CO
Ost
Everal
D Morrow
GOD
Louns Tyson
Ivy
Sheriff’s Advertiser
Sheriff's
Ft Barrie
Nmls
Bank of Toronto
John Wright
Alexander Meir Scott
Bank of ‘Toronto
Alexander Melvoy
Teeumeeth
Jo James D. Hipwell
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Sheriff's Office
Sheriie
Cain
Dunlop-street
Cautio
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James On
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