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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary district notice lists Donal Boss Harrie and Chas Crees Nantyr as contacts for a sale inquiry. Correspondents for The Examine Examiner Partites report in the district with unclear context and dates.
Barrie residents read of Sarjeant and Lawrences moves in business, a remnant sale, and new stock arrivals. Berlin bowling trip participants include D. A. McNiven and Geo. Hogg. Local crime news covers a jail remand for L. Ellerby and J. Contson. Weekend entertainments feature Arthura & Small at the Grand Opera House, with a Kirkfield lift lock excursion announced for Aug 17. Busy summer schedules include a school children exhibit and a public garden sale by St. Mary’s Church.
Great chances to buy shoes cheap within the next six weeks as Marrin s Shoe Store clears out all stock. Also Gourlay Winter Leeming issue a Canada plane construction catalogue mailed free to applicants. Indies of St Thomas Church Shanty Bay hold bazaar and garden party with luncheon, dolls, fancy work and moonlight trip to Allandale and Geneva.
All members attended the meeting. H G Robertson appointed to fill the Westney vacancy for the term to Dec 31 1999. J B Branton succeeds the late Dr Smith for the balance of this year. Orillia’s Far Late named commercial teacher and Miss M E Tate of Toronto named classical teacher. Abolition of the Model reduces required teachers. secretary to send condolence letter to Dr C sto.
A list of Simcoe County pupils granted admission to Normal schools outlines those who passed the entrance examinations replacing the junior teachers’ tests. The roster includes many with honors and specifies names such as Averill Archer Argue Bell Black Bennett Brock Brock Fraser Foreman Fitzgerald Jordon Graham Gagins Greig Hipwell Henry Hammell Hubbert Hussey Kinler Macaulay Moran McQueen Peacock Patchell Scott Smith Scott Strathearn Souliere Thompson Tonka Tench Thompson West Wright Wright Holmes and others.
Georgetown fans witness a lively afternoon as the locals upset Barrie 7 to 5 at Agricultural Park. Burton stars with a three bagger and a homer, Lennox and Kohlmeyer add two runs apiece, while Scott exits after a foul tip to the eye. Umpire Lawr’s close calls spark some kicking, but the home nine show strong, snappy fielding and timely hits to seal the win.
A large Barrie Aquatic Club regatta drew crowds along the waterfront on Monday with spectators aboard steamers launches canoes and row boats. About seventy competitors across twenty four events filled all but the war canoe and rowing races led by strong showings from Toronto Orillia and Barrie in multiple classes with a festive waterfront carnival and fireworks in the evening.
A fragment from the Surrogate Court in Simcoe County notes a probate matter in Oro Township related to a named individual Donald Ross of Barrie. The brief text references familial relations and court action dated in the month of May, with no additional details available.
Executors' Notice to Creditors announces claims against the estate of the late resident of Barrie. Creditors must present their claims or rights within the period specified, with notice given by the executors’ solicitor at 65 W. Ault, Barrie. Dated July 7, 1908.
The Park Nine of Toronto drew the largest crowd of the season and defeated Barrie by 9 104 at Agricultural Park on Monday morning. Eight hits were allowed by the Toronto pitcher Sas, while Barton allowed nine as against seven by parasaod and Lennox. Barrie suffered only a second defeat this year. Lineups included Barrie Burton pitcher Scott catcher Kohlmib, Ramauy as, Coffey cf, Lawr 1b, Flesh rf, nag Carron Dowing catcher, Hickey 1b, Lyod 2b, Benson 8b, O'Toole as, Boss cf, Lester rf.
The Junior matriculation results announced on Tuesday list students from the local collegiate who passed. Names include E. Braden, D. L. Ball, J. B. Bond, E. Bell, H. M. Finlay, W. W. Fonter, J. S. Grant, A. Hubbart, B. L. Jennett, F. C. Doom, B Johnson, R. A. Leadley, W. R. Leslie, M. McCuaig, M. A. Miller, C. Morrison, C. Neelands, G. A. R. Weet, C. P. Plaxton.
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