Local briefs note shops, schools and events in town
AROUND TOWN items report C W Park carpet and rope, rural schools opening, Victoria Hotel temperance plans, Barris Steam Laundry promotion, Meaford baseball next Wednesday, Aurora lacrosse default with $25 payment, Mr Leslie of Forest tied to a cash and door factory deal, Columbia Gramophone advertised as pure tone with Garrett's Music Store stock, C A Shepard sold Vespra property to J Arch Smith, Smith to Saskatoon brother of W H Smith Inglendok Park, Geo H Clark named police magistrate for Orillia, Essex canning factory shareholder Geo Ball suffered explosives damage, town $250000 loss and three dead, Gravenhurst sawmill accident, Barrie Hospital treated fish hole injury, Barrie Fair promises improvements and Kishizuna acts, Huntsville-Kearney baseball rivalry noted, Adam Robertson reports poor Saskatchewan year, lumber price drop, Park sells carpets, Major and Mrs Green to head district meetings, Parry Sound firemen excursion poor turnout, grass fires near Lair and Worsley, Elizabeth St Methodist church foundation plan delay, extensive fires in Vespra and Elos, Collingwood sports mixed results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaford
Aurora
Ray
Leslie of
Forest
Columbia
Gramophone
Garrett
C. A. Shepard
Vespra
J. Arch. Smith
Saskatoon
W.* H. Smith
Inglendok Park
Smith
Geo. H. Clark
Orillia
John McCosh
McCoah
Barrie
Essex Canning Factory
Geo. Ball
Essex Station
Snider's
Fletcher
Huntsville
Kearney
Huntsville Forrester
Toronto
Parry Sound
C. P. RB
L. Llair’s
Worsley St. East
Elos
Handrie
Collingwood
Staynar
Lindsay
Social Notes From Barlinatan Region
A long list of visiting relatives and local social events is reported, including Miss Gladys Ardagh in Barlinatan and Mrs. Gandy of Toronto visiting. Numerous engagements travel across towns, with residents visiting Big Bay Point, Wannaushene, Galt, Waterloo, Toronto, and Collingwood. The piece notes weddings, engagements, vacations, and a family reunion marking fifty years of marriage for the Jory family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gandy
Toronto
Count
Geo. C._ Brown
Robinson
Big Bay
Henry Rogardie
Wannaushene
Henry Balla
Hunteville
Sandridge
Gee, Hoge
Daughter
Galt
Waterloo
Miss Stevenson
Hamilton
Dancayn Murchison
Lake of Baya
Irene
Board of Education Merges Staff Changes and Repairs
The August meeting of the Board of Education saw all members present except Mr. Andrew. Resignations were tendered by Miss Ethel Appelbe Miss Ethel Sing and John A Trask. Finance recommended several accounts mostly exam related and the acceptance of resignations. Staff salary schedule and increases were approved plus transfers within wards. Boiler cleaning cementing and lighting improvements were approved with some bids deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Andrew
Lieut. Denison
Ethel Appelbe
Ethel Sing
John A. Trask
W. T. Dodds
Central School
C. McKinnon
Shinimari
Lady Sean
McKay
Morrison
Gay
Mies Winte
Sanorte
West Ward
Burton Ave
Sunnidale Crops Report Says Good Yields Expected
John A. Bell of New Lowell tells The Examiner that despite ploughing wheat in spring, remaining crops improved. Hay halved, red clover failed, Mammoth fair, Alsike best in five years. Peas and barley show exceptional yields, with 30 bushels for peas and 45 for barley per acre. Bordeaux used on potatoes yields promising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnidale
John A. Bell
New Lowell
Bordeaux
Rods In the Grain Raise Suspected Vandalism
Thompson Fisher of Bond Head reported to Detective Beardsley that short iron rods were driven into the ground among the crop to damage his binder. Nighttime intruders also cut twine from bound sheaves. Fisher plans to report to the Attorney General's Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Fisher
Bond Head
D. Fisher
Worsley Sr
Beardsley
Fisher
Faust at Grand Opera House Presented by Porter White Co
Faust as staged by Faust company will be at Grand Opera House next Tuesday Aug 20. Olga Verne portrays Marguerite with a sweet voice and ingénue charm. The production features Williams Richards and Lewis Morrison among a strong metropolitan cast in a six act presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faust
J. White
Goethe
Paust
Grand Opera House
Marguerite
Olga Verne
Misa Verne
Metropo Vers
Includi
Wm. Richards
Lewis Morrison
Excursion by Steamer Geneva to Orillia and Geneva Park
The Geneva steamer runs an attractive excursion to Geneva Park and Orillia next Wednesday leaving Barrie at 9 a.m. Shanty Bay at 9:40 a.m. and Hawkstone at 10:20 a.m. The trip features new attractions and ticket discounts for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orillia
Geneva Park
Geneva
Barrie
Shanty Bay
Hawkstone
Sven
Exams reveal successful candidates in Junior and Senior teachers
Names of successful candidates for Junior Matriculation and Junior Teachers exams were announced on Monday and Wednesday with Senior Teacher results expected today. Barrie Collegiate performed well. most candidates passed with honors and several individuals named among the top civics. Col Bruce of Collingwood to receive command transfer after 32 years with Simcoe Foresters. Col McPhee moves to the reserve list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie Collegiate
Galloway
Western
Ontario
35Th Regi Fre
J. B. McPhee
Geo. W. Bruce
Collingwood
McPhee
Simcoe Foresters
G T R Strike Averted in Ottawa Talks
A wire from Prof Shortt to the Department of Labor reports a basis of agreement between the Grand Trank Railway Company and its locomotives engineers. A draft report follows, signaling a broad interest as a strike is avoided by impartial inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Prof. Shortt
Department of Labor
Grand Trank Railway Company
Minister Knowles to Speak at St. Andre Church Next Sunday
The article notes that Mr. Knowles will occupy the pulpit at St. Andre Church next Sunday evening following an earlier eloquent discourse. The piece suggests many who heard him before will attend again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Knowles
Hew Reservoir Completes Circular Waterworks Tank
Under Captain Brownlee supervision a new circular concrete reservoir 48 feet in diameter and 14 feet deep has been completed for the Waterworks Department. It holds 140000 gallons, connects to the small station reservoir via a pipe, and reduces night pumping. The daily water use averages 325000 gallons. the tank was built in six weeks at about 1600 dollars and reflects credit on Supt. Brownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hew
Apt. Brownlee
Waterworks Dept
Brownlee
Celebrating Sixtieth Anniversary of Mc Clary Manufacturing
London based magnate John McClary stands at centre of weeklong jubilee events marking the Mc Clary Manufacturing Company’s 60th anniversary. From a tinshop to a major enterprise, McClary’s leadership has shaped Canada’s industry, with reports noting over $800,000 in assets and lasting influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan McClary
London
Mc. Clary Manufacturing Company
Canada
John’ McClary
Okin
Canaan
Oniae
Bones
McClary
Wulding
Mendona Busines
Xeaate Raya
Innisfil Council Meeting Notes 1907 Finance Payments
The tenth Innisfil Township meeting at Craig Vale reviewed the finance committee’s payments including Municipal World, Gaviller services, room use for council, and multiple gravel and road work charges. By-laws for levy rates and township bonds passed. steps were planned for Munsey Skin Bell and other listed matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfil
Craigvale
Villant
Ead
John Robinson
Mise Lizzie Canning
Join Soules
Louis
J. W. Parkes
Bone McKay
Suigalea
Bousers Pai
Mata Bangs
An. Beow
Ewart de
We Want Your Cars Just for a While Notice
A fragmented notice references car collection or service with a quote about taking cars for a period. It mentions fines and addresses in a terse, legal style. Names and exact actions are unclear. the readable core concerns vehicle matters and potential penalties.
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Barzie
Warren
Jackson
Robertson’s Druc Store
Barrie Hotel
Apbiyah Dortenr
Berton Avenue
James Vale
TOR
Fon Farm
D. McLean
Seon
Lot
A- Thomas
Examiner
Palm Room
Hoserison's
Kreitz
I. Kennedy
Con
L. Kennedy
Minesing Village
J. E. Kester
Collier St
Ralph Connell
Ace
Guthris
Haynes-Apperson
Ossdward Brown
St. George St
Telephone North
Igrand Opera
Porter J. White
Olga Vernese
Seata
Robertson's Drug St
Charles Shaw
Zimanog
Malles
Tani 'Eon
Lake Simcoe
Chas. Shaw
Shaitty Bay
The
Barrie Steam Laundry
Joseph
C. W. Park
Victoria Hotel
Rao’ A3
Temperance Hotel
She, Barris Steam
Adam Robertson
Essa
Saskatchewan
Park’s
Green
S. A
Great Britain
Gladys Ardagh
Barlinatan
W. ‘J. Stewart
Buds, DL
Sarrie
Thos
Drury
Mias
Hattie Richardson
Thornton
Wavy Lake
Alta
H. A. Thompson
Mayo
Strathcona
Bellaville
Albert Riddell
Wesley
A. Mike
J. H. Neelanda
W J. Hallett
Knights Templar
St. Catharines
A. W. Bell
Detroit
G. B. Granger
Bank of Commerce
J. K. Watson
Minacognashene
Alfred EH. Bingnam
Emma
Robert J. Sprott
D. D.S
Miss McLennan
Royal Victoria Hospital
Miss Brydon
Thorn
John P. Gallaghter
New York
Flos
Austin, Nichols & Co
James Chapman
Emily
Oakville
Mra
Chapman
Alfred Cross
Caladonia
Baptist Church
James Gowan
Ardagh
Morton
England
James
Newton
Jory
Winnipeg
Louis A.jory
Denver
Percy H. Jory
T. T. Young
H. & Jory
John Jory
Lillie Bunker
David Bunker
James Eat Maghay
Baceiss
E. A. Spencer Hillsdale
T. Read
J.E. Morrison
Mies
Management
Miss Sing
Appelle
Mr. Trask
J. E. Morrison
Central
Miss Rogers
Kinsale
Miss Watson
Bolton
Miss McGorman
Brighton
Eil
Ron
Geneve Park
J Carson
E Clark
W G Coles
C Dobson
T L Dobson
A R Gilchrist
A Geary
J Hunter
S Mingay
F Quantz
P A Sarjeant
Sevigny
M Usher
N M Young
A J Butler
E Braden
E J Carson
A _R Gilchrist
M Gordon
J Hanter
K Lennor
WJ Lynch
I A McCarthy
P E. McLarty
R Parke
G C Patterson
P A Serigant
WL Tyrer
S E
T West
NM Oun
Sriece
A. F. Garrett
SOLE
Barrie Music
Innisfil Council
Seckeawn
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