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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
Barrie Ontario news notice from Barrie Examiner dated Thursday August 6 1908 reports JA MacLaren owner of Ten Examen as linked to the matter. The item records local details and authorities acknowledged the situation in Barrie.
The piece discusses Hon Aylenworth's Vienna visit to consult a deafness specialist and hopes for relief for Canada's Minister of Justice. It critiques English embargoing of cattle, the Crystal Palace, Lords pensions, and socialism. It notes a new hotel misrepresentation law, debt imprisonment issues, and a drop in Canadian immigration by 43 percent, with American arrivals rising and questions about naturalization for Orientals amid immigration restrictions.
The article notes an impending general election in Canada likely this fall. It cites Toronto papers predicting October, citing Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s discomfort with cold weather campaigns and Saskatchewan's election on the 15th as a gauge of public sentiment. The government faces persistent opposition accusations of malignment as it seeks renewed public confidence at the polls.
Aug 4 reports show progress of Mrs Torrance at home after illness and visits by Miss Crackle, Mrs Owens, and others. Excellent harvest weather led to abundant wheat and barley. Mrs Weat and Mrs Carr connected by visit, while Mrs Hamilton visits her daughter. A misfortune near New Lisk affected Owens on his mission. Local church annual meeting chaired by Rev. A N St John. Several townsfolk including Foster, Mic Menemy, Nixon, and McKay visited. A high wind sparked a fire at Fred Ayeiss's house. neighbors aided to save belongings before the blaze reached the roof. House owned by Mosars McCleary.
Minesing gossip lists visiting relatives and local residents, including Dr Kerfoot and Mrs. Kerfoot of Bishop’s Mills, Miss B Millison of Toronto, Ruth Standen returning to Toronto, and Daisy Ashcroft with the Murray sisters holidaying at Avening. Town camp plans, roof work, and trips west are noted, plus Orchard Jr recovering at home after hospital stay.
The Str Islay resumes Saturday voyages with departures from Barrie at 8 p.m. and Allandale at 3.15 p.m. Calls at Bay Point Belle Dwart Morton's Park and Hoacho's with return times to Barrie around 8 p.m. Passengers urged to enjoy the season’s top voyage each Saturday.
The Examiner reports on district happenings including Jack Murray of Toronto visiting relatives for the holidays and Roy Allen ill with typhoid in August. Chas Robinson and Ina Robertson from Crow Hill spent Sunday with Ina's brother. Harry Davis and Bowman Sr visited friends near Bradford. A farmhouse chimney accident destroyed the home of Jas McCleary, occupied by Fred Ayers, during a recent freeze.
Miss Effie Coutts spent last week in evening hours. Miss Ronie Loran is visiting at her parental home. James Trible favors recovery efforts after Finlay’s Mil accident. D M Coutts begins the year with a new threshing machine. Aeon arrived July 30 at the Doran home. daughter born Aug 3 to Mr. and Mrs. A C Ferguson. Deesing of Huntsville on holiday with A. Robertson family. Inn and Mabel Robertson of Barrie visiting with brother William Robertson. Rev L McLean concluded Jonah sermons last Sunday. Miss M McKinley of Toronto holidaying with the Nelson sisters. Mrs A G McPhedren spending several weeks with her parents. Gilchrist Ella Gilchrist of Edenvale visiting Angua McConsig. Annie Muir of Toronto spent a few days with Mrs. David Brown. Mrs Robertson spent Sunday with friends. Yellowlees of Toronto spoke on Sunday School work at Guthrie church. Mrs Jas Bryson and family of Toronto spending weeks with Mrs John McCoag.
Aug. 8 Miss Delia Ellis of Toronto vacationing at her home here. Miss Edith and Master Norman Coxworth hosted several young friends Thursday evening. J. McDonald ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. Anwers of Orillia visiting sister Mrs. T. Ganley Jr. Misa Watson of Toronto guest of Misa Carpenter. Mrs. Keamer of Toronto holidaying with Mrs. Lenox. Miss Flossie Arnold visiting Miss Power of Thornton. Mrs. Hopper of Toronto visiting Mrs. J. McDonald. A former Ivy boy married in the West to Mises McMann of Winniper. Ivy friends wish happiness.
New Lowell residents and visitors are listed with extended stays and greetings. Miss Rose Churchill visits Barrie. Dr. Simpson temporarily fills in for Dr. Hunt. a newborn son arrives to Mr and Mrs Garry Lawrence. a fire north of the station consumes several hundred cords of wood but is contained by vigilant residents.
Several farms offered for sale with deep land and a good well. Call or write for details about one or more farms available with favorable terms.
Proportionaters on ticketsales will be sold to dozens of destinations including Ca conus Cap a Laig ie Tal Litale at St. rave N. s. Poort N. Bi Smmer and others with August 12th and 13th as turning points. Tickets must be requested on or before August 31, 1908. For route choices and sleeper car reservations contact J. D. McDonald, District Passenger Agent, Union Station, Toronto.
Aug 4 notes Eva Partaq has recovered from illness at Crown Hill. Mrs Dash returned home after visiting Mrs Partaq. Irene Drury of Barie visited her brother E C. Leora White visited Laura Edwards. Harold Partridge of Toronto returned home after visiting friends. Jennie Nixon visits Mrs M Barr of Mt St Louis. Alice and Jennie Gatales returned from New Lowell. A buggy tows auto last week created a comical scene as horses pulled both people and vehicle.
The Barrier Examiner issued 87,889 copies in the year ending December 31, 1907, yielding a weekly average of 1,677 copies. The figures highlight value for advertisers and the paper’s local prominence.
Market report from Barrie listing prices for fall wheat flour short grains peas oats barley clover seeds and red clover seeds, plus beef pork poultry potatoes wool hides and tallow. Entries show unit prices per bushel or per pound and note weekly payments for hides. Market section titled MARRIN.
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