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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 07, 1924
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as John G. Kent and references an exhibition with a large figure 1,500,000. It reads as a historical notice with scattered names like Hearst and Sylvester but contains many garbled phrases and unclear context.
Plans for a five inch concrete base on Dunlop Street from Five Points to Mulcaster were approved after engineer Mr Cook advised the current stone and dirt base is inadequate. A $6000 extra cost estimate was discussed. no police force changes were approved.
Rev. A J G Carscadden, newly appointed central Methodist minister, opened his pastorate Sunday to the combined Central and Collier Street congregations. He will serve both groups through August during Rev H E Wellwood’s holiday. Carscadden, an experienced clergyman from Penetanguishene, outlined a fourfold vision from Isaiah 6 1 8, urging personal application of God’s discovery and calling.
Tuesday night burglars entered the Turner residence at 75 High St. while occupants were away and took 13 dollars from Miss McLaughlin's bedroom. Entry was through the kitchen screen door. Miss McLaughlin discovered the theft upon returning before ten. Chief Case is investigating.
Barrie defeated Alliston 19 to 10 to clinch the South Simcoe League title as Buster Clark sprinted into left field and speared Small’s deep fly for a remarkable fifth inning out. Plant pitched well despite seven earned runs, while Alliston’s Jennings and Small combined for seven innings with five walks and scattered hits.
The article notes a planned shift of income tax collection to Customs offices under recent legislation. T. T. Young, collector, says no official notice has reached Barrie yet. The new system is expected to begin September 1.
At a Royal Victoria Hospital Board meeting Miss Georgina Thompson and Miss M Weir submitted resignations. Thompson will become Owen Sound Hospital superintendent on Sept 1, while Weir plans to leave once her successor is named. A committee will pursue filling the vacancies.
The month of July averaged 64 degrees, 5 degrees below normal and 2 below June. Rainfall reached 4.20 inches, 1.32 inches above average, as readers are invited to shop.
Emms set a season strikeout record while Barrie batters conquered three pitchers. Emms struck out fifteen, allowed three hits in eight innings, while Barrie built a large lead and cruised past Collingwood 19 to 2 during the civic holiday game.
Rugby captured the Ross Trophy defeating Edgar 1 to 0 in the home series second game. Bywater converted a second period penalty as about seven hundred fans watched the faster match at Edgar field under Higgins’s officiating.
Beatrice Taylor twelve, of Newmarket, suffered a broken arm a dislocated shoulder and facial cuts from flying glass after a wheel detached from a motor car on the Provincial Highway about 7.80 Friday evening. Other occupants Albert Cecil Gerald and Mrs Sims all of Newmarket escaped injury. Dr Cane of Allandale attended, and the party went to Newmarket after treatment. Chief of Police Case and Constable Rayner found no fatalities.
Rev Dr Cahoe of Montclair NJ told Kiwanis luncheon listeners that religion is a common frailty and belief in life. He cited a family’s choice for religious influence for their daughter and urged Canadians to think anew in a changing era. E B Sutcliffe chaired. W A Lewis reported a $25 boys fund gain and club cooperation with New York Kiwanis. L Chittick won vases as Albert E Bryson’s booster prize.
Thirteen contestants entered in each home garden contest run by District Rep W M Cockburn in Vespra and Flos Townships. Five prizes awarded per group. In Vespra Edith McKiever won first with 93 percent. others: Alice Fralick, Stewart Bell, Charles Cole, and Miller. In Flos Willie Langman topped with 88 percent. Francis Hall second. Kenneth Coe third. Mary ONeill fourth. Harold Bell fifth.
W. A. Lowe & Son offer Staunton semi trimmed walleenes wider at 22 inches instead of 18. Sale located on Elizabeth Street.
Seven fire brigades gathered at Agricultural Park for the first annual Simcoe County Firemen's Association demonstration. About 2,500 attended afternoon and evening events despite rain, and Penetang won the County of Simcoe Challenge Cup with a 46 1 2 second hose reel run. Coldwater took second with 48 1 2 seconds, Camp Borden third at 58 1 2 seconds, while Midland was disqualified for a mislaid coupling amid onlookers' mud bath antics.
The Ontario Field secretary of the Lord's Day Alliance Rev A J Terryberry will address the united congregations of Collier Street and Central Methodist churches at both Sunday services.
Tent City's annual masquerade and skidoo ball set for Saturday August 16 with 200 in prizes. Also a series of events including a dainties sale and afternoon tea at the Vicarage in Barrie on August 8, a baling sale by Guthrie A F W O Club at the People’s Co-Operative Store in Barrie August 9, a Black family reunion picnic August 16 in Innisfil Township, a garden party and bazaar at Minesing August 13 with performances by Stayner orchestra and other artists, and admission at grounds with various prices.
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