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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
2
After a period of site delays and email issues, the bank reports ongoing money orders and safety measures. Officials urge customers to use official channels and verify transactions to avoid delays or losses.
Debates at Collingwood on a by law raising the license fee to 2 with deputies and officials including Mayor Watson J Birnie and Rev Dr Chown debating the government stance. Justice Britton’s ruling cited and Hanna argued the case centers on facts and bona fides, not the amount, urging not to extend the appeal. An Orillia Packet note urges town beautification and civic pride as spring approaches.
An old New York paper column extols a home rheumatism mixture using Fluid Extract Dandelion Com and Kargon and Compound Byrap Sarsaparilla. The doses are a teaspoon after meals and at night. Ingredients are vegetable and sold at pharmacies. Claims of relief after a few days with no stomach harm.
A Canada diary details severe health and living hardships of Rainy River border tribes. It cites reservations opposite Minnesota, rampant liquor sales to Canadian Indians via “blind pigs,” and the toll on Objibway bands. The writer urges moving reservations inland and coopering with U S authorities for protection and development. The article notes Canada’s 1905 Indian population at 110,345 with pagans numbering 10,347.
In a sensational Manitoba case a Russian czar sues a Winnipeg citizen. Proskurekoff, alias Stefan Tudkofski, once Turkestan Interior Department treasurer, allegedly absconded with 340000 roubles. He reportedly fled to Winnipeg with a Russian companion, invested in real estate, and lived lavishly. The czar seeks restitution and the delinquent’s property. Proskurekoff has not been seen since the suit commenced.
The Essa Council met at Ivy on Monday April 13 with the Reeve presiding. Accounts paid include Wm Reid planks and grader 4.25 Municipal World six copies 5.83 H Graham culvert cedar 3.00 W J McLean plough repairs 2.75 David Ganley bawling iron fishery bridge 3.00 Thos Muir culvert and road work 8.50 John Ganley brush chopping 2.00 Walter Smith removing bridge at fishery 23.00. Committees to inspect roads north and south of 15 sideroad. reports due next meeting. Clerk instructed to contact Inspector of Asylums for information on Essa inmates. Bills rule: no bills paid unless ordered by a member except emergencies. opening roads and snow shovelling bills to be approved by commissioner or J P. By-Law appointing Clerk and Treasurer to be confirmed. Township By-Law No 233 revised clause by clause. Reeve, Clerk, and Treasurer to finish revision. Clerk to contact Mrs Thompson regarding gravel pit lot 20 con 11. Adjourned to meet Thornton May 18 at 10.
The Wat er and Light Commissioners face serious charges of possible theft and false meter readings. Prominent local figures are accused of underpaying for current while hotels may understate consumption. Officials allegedly paid to alter readings. libel suits threaten if not investigated. Henry Thistlethwaite of Stayner dies at 87. Midland project work to start soon.
Or R S Broad physician surgeon with exam details and practice locations listed. Includes office and residence corner Bradford and Elizabeth Streets Gore Barrie phone numbers. Mentions U.S.C.P. 48 Edinburgh Glasgow and London training notes.
The Grand Trunk Railway System will run homeseekers excursions starting April 14 and every second Tuesday thereafter. Second class return tickets are valid 60 days from all Ontario stations to major points in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta. Winnipeg round trip 32 dollars Edmonton round trip 42.50 dollars. Proportionate rates to other points. Fall information from any Grand Trunk ticket agent.
Angus Cameron longtime Essa resident and blacksmith at West Essa died Friday at 85. He was widely known in the township, especially among the older residents. The obituary notes his years of service and standing in the community.
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