Barrie Triumphs 17-8 to Claim Second Place in League
Barrie defeated Thornton 17 to 8 after a late start by Thornton and a seven inning agreement. Barrie broke open the game in the seventh with an eight run burst, then added six more in the eighth and ninth to secure the lopsided win. Umpires Ambrose and Hamlin, with relief by A Moffatt, oversaw the rain-soaked contest on Thornton’s diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Thornton
Homesters
Thorntonites
Feltis
D. Stewart
Maw
Plant
Ayerst
Woods
Moran
Clark
Cooper
Doug’’ Stewart
Burton
F. Armstrong
L. Stewart
J. Armstrong
Gilchrist
Ambrose. Hamlin
A. Moffat
Mrs A J Thomson Remembered As Community Leader
Aug. 1 obituary notes Mrs A J Thomson eldest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. McLeod born here in 1865. She married in 1880 and lived on the Thomas homestead. A pioneer farmer, first to install the telephone and use gasoline for farming, she was a noted horsewoman and longtime Congregational church organizer and Sunday school teacher. Survived by two brothers and two sisters, funeral at Congregational church attended by many, with Rev G H Knighton praising her gentleness. Bearers named James Lauder John Brown Fred Hodge James Slack John Key Morley Beath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Thomson
Thomson
Congregational Church
Thomas
Sintaluta
Sask
John
Grenfel
Cameron
Howell Smith
Regina
John McLeod
G. H. Knighton
James Lauder
John Brown
Fred Hodge
James Slack
John Key
Morley Beath
Local Visits and Household News Arrive in Hamilton Area
Mrs. Henry Ellis and daughter return to Hamilton after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ellis. Morgan and family from Elmgrove visited J. H. Bell and family. Helen Newman and Belle Miller stayed with Mrs. Allen Miller. Naomi Perry holidaying with sister Mrs. Wilfred McMaster. Watson McCann and W. J. Miller group drove to Belle-Ewart to visit friends. Dr. N Mooney of Toronto visited aunt Mrs. J. Sproule. Mrs. Robi Ellis was in Collingwood for a day. Amy Miller visiting Elmgrove. Clarence Arnold spent a few days in Toronto last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ellis
Hamilton
Geo. Ellis
Morgan
Elmgrove
J. H. Bell
Helen Newman
Belle Miller
Allen Miller
Naomi Perry
Wilfred McMaster
Watson McCann
W. J. Miller
Belle- Ewart
N. Mooney
Toronto
J. Sproule
Robi. Ellis
Collingwood
Amy Miller
Clarence Arnold
Allandale Residents Share Weekend Visits and Services
Gravenhurst guest Lawrence visits Allandale as Miss Warren from Toronto tours local friends. Belleville and Thornbury visitors join locals, with several families hosting relatives. Camp and travel notes link Rev Beach in Port Carling and Rev Melville's illness care. church services switch to August mornings and evenings. A leather club bag given to W. W. Armstrong precedes his move to Iroquois Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Lawrence
Gravenhurst
A. Warren
Toronto
Allandale
Pearl Sprague
Belleville
Florence Brunton
Elsie Myles
Thornbury
Leith Myles
Burton Ave
C. W. Reynolds
A. F. Garrett
Bradley
Parry Sound
A. Schreiber
E. Shear
Algonquin Park
James Neil
Winnipeg
Mosley
Ward
M. Brown
J. S. Brunton
Margaret Holmes
A. Brunton
James Wright
F. A. Wenham
Maude Armstrong
Iroquois Falls
Hamilton
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
S. M. Beach
Port Carling
Roy Melville
St. George’s
Rollitt
Cousins
Stroud
J. A. of M
W. W. Armstrong
Local Roundup of Visits and Familes Far and Near
Nantya Mr Uncles Miss Edna King Mrs Ingles and Mrs Jno Spring travel to Little Lake for a Sunday trip. Mrs Pasley of Toronto and Miss Sadie Grose of Lefroy visit with Mrs Martha Cross and Mrs Frank Thompson last week. Percy Hastings visits his brother Harold before heading to Saskatchewan. Almer McLean of Toronto is home on holiday. Mrs Frank Thompson injured lightly at stairs and scratched by hat pin. Ben Hunter recovers from five weeks bedridden at H Hastings home. Miss Annie Nesbitt and sister Eric move to Bellerwart for a month. Mrs Jno Laughlin and Mrs Harold Hastings attend Women’s Institute at Dr McCallum’s. Francis Murray holidaying with grandfather Mr Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Uncles
Edna King
Ingles
Jno
Spring
Little Lake
Pasley
Toronto
Sadie Grose
Lefroy
Martha Cross
Frank Thompson
Percy Hastings
Harold
Saskatchewan
Almer McLean
Ben Hunter
H. Hastings
Annie Nesbitt
Eric
Bellerwart
Jno. Laughlin
Harold Hastings
Women’s Institute
Local Angus Notes Various Visits and Celebrations
The Angus column records visits by Robi McDowell and Mrs Lindsay of Primrose to Wellington Deans, Neil Bush and Chas Bush Sr. to Collingwood, and Toronto visitors at Henry TarBush and Thos Bell. Congratulations to Lorne Brennan on a July 27 daughter, and Nellie Stribbell’s marriage to James Mason on July 26. Rev Jno Peacock preached at Angus Union church on July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robi. McDowell
Lindsay
Primrose
Wellington Dean’s
Neil Bush
Chas. Bush Sr
Collingwood
Wm. Morris
Whittier
Toronto
Thos
Bell
Henry Brown
Frank Mercer
Frank TarBush
Henry TarBush
Lorne Brennan
Beggs
Wasaga Beach
Alex
James
Angus Boy Scouts
Bert Willoughby
Lena
Tent City
Nellie Stribbell
Jos. Stribbell
Jas. Mason
John Mason
Jno. Peacock
Stroud
Angus Union Church
Miss Verna Thompson Visits In Toronto And Local Notices
HOLLY Aug 1 Miss Verna Thompson of Toronto spends a couple of weeks with Miss Carmela Srigley. Congratulations to Lloyd Srigley Bessie King George Gibson and Carl Burns who passed their entrance exams. Margery Blackstock of Barrie visiting Mrs Chas Camp. Sunday School annual picnic planned at Lovers Creek Thursday afternoon. Arthur Dyer and Mrs Dyer welcome a son. P C Bullen and daughter Helen visiting Chas Siigley. Alfred and Floyd Dyer of Toronto home for holidays. F Glanfield of Toronto buys grocery store now occupied by A Wilkinson. About one third of the world’s population speaks Chinese languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna Thompson
Toronto
Carmela Srigley
Lloyd Srigley
Bessie King
George Gibson
Carl Burns
Nelson McWaters
Beeton
Margery Blackstock
Barrie
Chas
Lovers’ Creek
Arthur Dyer
P. C. Bullen
Helen
Chas. Siigley
Alfred
Floyd Dyer
F. Glanfield
A. Wilkinson
Garden party funds topped two hundred dollars
Aug 1 reports Miss Lettie Hart visiting family and friends from Stroud Toronto and Elm Hill. The Methodist church invites Rev. S Martin to speak Sunday at 3 p.m. St. Thomas church held a garden party last Wednesday, with large crowds and good weather. Prof. Hume shared advice and others from Orillia aided the event with nearly $200 in proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Hart
van Norman
Stroud
Bannerman
Toronto
Park
Elm Hill
Mason
Robert Robertson
S. Martin
St. Thomas’ Church
Lightbourne
Prof
Hume
Orillia
Candles Update Highlights Summer Visits and Local Projects
Mr and Mrs Cooper and friends from Toronto enjoy holidays at the summer home here. Miss Ferguson and Miss Greta Daley also visit relatives in town. The Candles U F O Club held a summer picnic at Wasaga Beach with all reportably pleased. Local road work nears completion improving traffic and several new houses near brickwork finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Toronto
Miss Ferguson
Wallace Brown
Greta Daley
Candles U.F.O
Wasaga Beach
Funeral for Mrs. A C Osborne Held in Penetang
Mr and Mrs J E Wallwin and Harold Blatherwick of Toronto attended the funeral of Mrs A C Osborne of Penetang on Saturday the 29th. Much sympathy is felt for the aged husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Wallwin
Harold Blatherwick
Toronto
A. C.osborne
Penetang
Merry Picnic at St Vincent Park Ends With Ladies Victory
Employees of Bell Telephone and families held a July picnic at St Vincent's Park with a day of races and sports. The women defeated the men 13 to 11 in a baseball game, after tug of war contests and various prize events led by judges J F Gardner and G E Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone
St. Vincent’s Park
Messrs
J. F. Gardner
G. E. Bruce
A. Hogan
G. E. James
Harold Stephenson
Nelson Garrett
Willie Rodgers
Miss Dunn
Miss Curtis
Miss Godden
F. B. O’connor
R. B. Wooton
E. James
B. Ritchie
A. L. W. Smith
T. Rodgers
Miss Fraser
Miss Coulter
A. Gardner
N. Garrett
G. Garrett
Jeweller
W. J. Caston
Miss Dunbar
Gas on Stomach Causes Restless Sleep and Relief Remedy
Gas pressure presses on heart and organs causing sleeplessness. Adlerika mix of buckthorn bark and glycerine expels gas and relieves pressure quickly, clearing old matter from upper and lower bowel. Asserted to guard against appendicitis. promoted by W. M. Crossland and W. J. McGuire, local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Crossland
Barrie
W. J. McGuire
Elmvale
Diversity of Nationalities Represented in the United States
The report notes forty distinct nationalities are represented in the United States, with residents speaking 1 624 languages or dialects. The data underscores vast linguistic and cultural diversity across communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Allandale Wins Tudhope Cup In Narrow Finish
Allandale bowlers defended the Tudhope Cup Monday against Orillia in a dramatic finish witnessed by a large crowd. V. E. Knight held the cup with a magnificent four-shot end after a key move by Knight following J. Sinclair. Final scores show Allandale 38, Orillia 23, with Knight and Sinclair leading in the last end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allandale
Orillia
W. E. Knight
J. Sinclair
V. E. Knight
S. Garside
B. Barker
Youth Given Another Chance After Theft Plea
An eighteen year old farmhand faced Judge Wismer on a theft charge after admitting taking a suitcase of clothing from a car in Barrie. The Crown Attorney requested leniency and the judge suspended the sentence. Police recovered all items. the youth worked on a Vespra township farm and will have bail posted by his father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Cotter
Wismer
Russell Hill
Toronto
J. G. Scott
Barrie
Chief King
Constable Case
Vespra
Barrie Tennis Tour Downed by Rusholme Club
Barrie Tennis Club members visited Rusholme Club Toronto on Wednesday. Guests included Creswicke Palling L Fisher Boys J H Wilson E A Purkis W Little Jack Scott W A Boys Jack Boys and W Bell. Rain hindered play but Rusholme won seven events to Barrie’s four. Luncheon and dancing followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie Tennis Club
Rusholme Club
Toronto
Creswicke
Miss Palling
L. Fisher
Miss Boys
J. H. Wilson
E. A. Purkis
W. Little
Jack Scott
W. A. Boys
Jack Boys
W. Bell
Rusholme
Barrie
Salvation Army Picnic Adapts To Thunderstorm Delays
The Salvation Army Sun day School Picnic at St. Vincent's Park was postponed due to a thunderstorm. At two o'clock A B Thomas led a lake ride for children and teachers, followed by games and a generous tea at five o'clock with thanks to tradespeople who aided the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
St. Vincent’s Park
A. B. Thomas
Struck by Pulley Fatal for Midland Shipyard Worker
A coroner's jury in Midland ruled accidental death after Thomas McGunner, a shipyard employee, was crushed when a platform gave way while he painted a ship. He was struck on the head by a large pulley and fell into the water, where his body was later recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Thomas McGunner
Barrie Golfers Defeat Midland in County Match
Barrie and Midland golfers played a county match on the local links Saturday. Two visiting players beat their opponents, two tied, and the rest lost. Local participants included Dr. Arnall, D. M. Stewart, W. A. Boys, T. Beecroft, H. Lawson, H. Calderwood, Jack Boys, H. J. Grasett, J. H. Wilson and Ivan McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midland
Barrie
Dr. Arnall
D. M. Stewart
W. A. Boys
T. Beecroft
H. Lawson
H. Calderwood
Jack Boys
H. J. Grasett
J. H. Wilson
Ivan McCarthy
London School Circles Urge Adequate Sleep for Children
London school authorities issue circulars to parents urging that children get sufficient sleep each night to support health and learning. The notices stress consistent bedtimes and limit early morning awakenings to improve student well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Knock wins Innisfil League semi final in six innings
Knock defeated Holly 10 to 6 on Tuesday at Stroud in six innings due to a thunderstorm and will face Stroud in the final Friday Aug 4. Holly jumped to a 2 0 lead but Knock scored seven in the third and added two more before the storm ended play. Umpires were Banting and Feltis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroud
Holly
Brown
Hunter
Knock
Dyer
Boyd
C. Lockhart
Wendh
Reynolds
Lockhart
Tyndale
Siigley
McWaters
T. Allen
Redbern
F. Banting
Ivy
F. Feltis
Thornton
Connell Cf
Barrie Boy Stops Runaway Horse on Bradford Street
Herman Tomlinson of 185 Bradford Street leaped into the street and halted a frightened horse that bolted along Bradford Street toward Elizabeth Street. A boy and girl had been selling apples. the rider rescued the situation with no injuries or damage to the wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Tomlinson
Bradford St
Elizabeth St
SALADA Tea Ad Promises Pure Flavor Worldwide
An advertisement extols SALADA tea as the purest and most delicious option, showing it weighed by electricity and packed in a spotless warehouse by white coated workers. It describes sealed lead chests and aluminum resealing to preserve freshness, urging readers to ask for it today.
David Thompson Memorial Building Planned for Windermere
A memorial to explorer David Thompson will rise as a Hudson’s Bay Fort near Lake Windermere to honor his surveys that opened Western Canada. The building, funded by the Canadian Pacific Railway and Hudson’s Bay Company, will host a museum and recreation hall. A September 1 opening with an Indian Pageant is planned, with historians invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thompson
Canadian
Rockies
West
Hudson’s ‘Bay Company
England
North-West Company
Montreal
Canada
Hudson’s Bay Company
British Columbia
Lake Windermere
Columbia
Kootenay
United States
Lower Canada
Lake of the Woods
Mount Royal
J. B. Tyrrell
Thompson
North-Western
America
Tyrrell
Canadian Pacific Railway
Kootenai House
Hudson’s Bay
Lake Windermere Camp
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Angus
Shanty Bay
Midhurst
Barrie Plays
Salvation Army Picnic
P.C
Heepe
Baracas St. Mary’s
St. Andrew’s
Trinity
Y.M.C.A
Northern Bowling League
Alliston
Pete Alliston
Newmarket
Across the World
Josh Billings
McKee & McDonald
B.C
Barrie and District
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