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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
8
The Toronto Globe arrangement that allowed a low price of 1.35 for THE EXAMINER and the WEEKLY GLOBE may end on May 1. Many readers have taken the bargain. those who want the papers at 4.36 should subscribe now, as the offer cannot be guaranteed after May 1.
A prisoner identified as the same man who in 1907 served a seven year term for assault on a seven year old girl in Midland was re sentenced in Kingston. He previously used the name Wm Richardson and faced trial at Midland as well as December Sessions before Judge Ardaghi. The latest judgment added six months to a two year total, with potential longer term if Midland linkage had been known earlier.
The Barrie Horticultural Society reports growth in membership from 67 to over 100 as it distributes seed to schools for a flower growing contest. Children receive free nasturtium and aster packets, with 16 to 20 prizes planned per flower type at a fall show. St George’s Society and the Sons of England announce their annual church parade on April 19 at Trinity Church, with an April 28 dinner at Queen’s Hotel featuring Canon Cody as principal speaker and music from a band. A soda fountain upgrade at Robertson The Druggist opens April 17. Edith Gwendoline Curran and Charles F. Gray wed in Orillia, with plans to sail to Bermuda, then settle at Cheriton Lodge, Hamilton.
A Protestant Church of England service will be held at Christ Church Collier Street at 11 am for one hour. All Christians with no church services are invited to attend and worship for a brief hour acknowledging the solemn event in Christian history.
A young lad from Grabam village dies shortly after an accident at Eloval. The scene is described as the boy sustaining a fatal head blood vessel rupture. Grief is widespread as the bereaved family receives deep sympathy from the community.
Mrs Mary McDonald aged 86, a respected Barrie resident born in Ireland, died Saturday after a long illness. She arrived in Barrie with her parents at 23, married John McDonald in 1849, and lived on farms before retiring to Barrie. Survived by sons William, Edward, George, grandson John, and others. funeral at St Marys Church and Cemetery conducted by Rev Kaan and Rev Father Innegan.
James Hunt long resident near Thornton died at his Owen Sound home aged 72. Born on a Glen Farm, he moved to Barrie in 1905 and lived there until his death. A long time Anglican, Conservative, he leaves a wife and two children Margaret Hans of Barrie and Dr. Hoot of New Lowell. Funeral services were held at his residence and later at Thornton Anglican Church.
Following the inspector’s report on Angus McPherson’s death from ice from the roof, Shipway Iron Bell and Wire Mfg Co of Toronto will attach a fire escape to the post office west wall. The iron balcony and escape are rated to bear two tons. A winding staircase will no longer be the sole exit in a fire. The firm also handles a new snow guard roof project and will replace the roof canopy over the western entrance with a shelter similar to the one over Jas Vair & Sons store.
Directions for making tea describe warming the teapot and using Salada tea. Use one teaspoon per two cups, pour freshly boiled water and steep five to eight minutes. Strain into a second pot and serve. Kept warm, Salada retains flavor for hours and is claimed to be economical compared with other teas.
GREDIT SALES Wednesday April 22 auctioneered by W A McConkey lists farm stock implements and threshing outfit with sale starting 1:14 p.m. April items include Vespra Farm stock and gear. Additional notices: Hiram Crawford sale April 4 at 1 p.m. West half lot 15 concession 8 Oro stock and implements. Wednesday April 20 Mrs James Adam west half lot 26 concession 8 Oro stock and implements at 1 p.m. whisper of station details.
A fragmented report notes a regional match with unexpected names and unclear details. The piece hints at teams or figures labeled Pretade and Jemio, with mentions of venues and outcomes, but the OCR text is garbled and no definitive scores or dates emerge.
A church program lists Mozart pieces and choral selections for Evensong including organ preludes in D minor, hymns numbers such as 181 and 134, and an Easter hymn. The event features Miss Edith Hewer as organist and Dr Aroall as choirmaster with performances of The Lord of the Cross and War March of the Priests from Athalie.
After a lengthy illness Mrs Charlotte Laidlaw Job died about noon Tuesday. Born in Sheffield England she married Fred Job in 1881 and moved to Canada in 1887. The family settled in Barrie and remain there. Surviving are husband Fred and three children Mrs Geo Dickinson of Niagara Falls Ont Jessie and Mabel at home. The funeral conducted by Rev Dr Witten will be held Friday at Union Cemetery with pallbearers Robt Marshall Wm Sca н ino Joe Somerville Jos Snead John Bebb and Jos Juest.
The Collier Street Methodist Church choir will wear Geneva gowns for the first time this Sunday. Pastor Hev. Dr. Ockley announced to the congregation that the choir will perform special Eastern music for the anniversary of the Saviour rising from the tomb.
The Mount Calvary Preceptory held its annual officer election Friday selecting Em. Sir Kt J H Neelands as Presiding Preceptor Em. Bit Et G A Wakefield as Preceptor Bir Kt Jas Shrubsole as Constable and other posts including Bir Kt Thos Beecroft as Marshall Em. Bir Kt J C Irwin as Chaplain and Bir Kt G Ogilvie as Dub Marshal Also chosen were A E Stapleton as Captain of Guard J B McPhee Drill Instructor and several auditors with Wakefield Irwin Neolands Shrubsole serving in various posts The list includes multiple officers and auditors to serve the coming year
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A promotional notice argues households can avoid scrubbing by buying linoleum or tapestries paid weekly or monthly. It claims the ongoing cost of scrubbing can cover flooring, with savings on doctor bills and payments easing for scrubbing staff. The ad also markets ladies suits raincoats skirts blouses and mens and boys clothing.
Thé Barrie Examinér print run reached 87,883 copies in the year ending December 5. The figure reflects the paper’s regular readership and distribution, highlighting continued local presence.
Seaver Gun Club ky held a practice session at ten. Crossland led with 25 points, Williams posted 22, anegy wo scored 22, rs eilans added 19, WwW Beep contributed 19.
C. W. Pall was fined one dollar plus costs for a by-law violation. The unclear text suggests a municipal or town hearing with penalties assessed and costs charged, reflecting a routine enforcement action by local authorities.
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