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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 17, 1922

Page

2

Model farm and town properties for sale list

YOO acres good land well watered large orchard price 3500 350 acres first class soil in a beautiful location a model farm price 4500 270 acres 125 acres cleared good buildings balance timbered with first class timber 2 good creeks on property a swap for some person price 6000 a A large amount of town property consisting of private dwellings and market gardens also lake shore property Come and see our list at.

Yoo Acres Lake Shore

Ontario Highways Act targets roaming livestock on provincial roads

The Rockland court saw one of the first prosecutions under the amended Ontario Highways Act. Philip Moran of Clarence township paid four dollars for letting four sheep wander on a provincial highway. The act imposes penalties up to five dollars per horse, three dollars per cattle head, and up to one dollar per hog or sheep. The law aims to keep highways clear while allowing controlled livestock driving along roads.

Ontario Rockland Erskine Philip Moran Clarence Township Wetherall Montreal Road Almonte Gazette

Housing in Ancient Rome Shared Flats Like Continental Germany

In ancient Rome the dwelling style of the poor resembled modern continental German flats with multi unit housing. The description highlights shared living spaces and compact urban residences common among lower income residents.

Rome Continental

Aristotle the first known plant writer and St. Louis post era

The summary notes two historical facts: Aristotle is identified as the earliest writer on plants, and in 1764 St. Louis existed as a fur trading post.

Aristotle St. Louis

Stroud reunion attendees thank contributors after picnic

The McConkey reunion crowd from Stroud gathered at Niagara Falls New York and nearby areas for a July celebration. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R M McConkey Mr. and Mrs. E T McConkey and many relatives. The organizing committee expressed gratitude to donors workers and churches for their support and facilities.

Local visitors and holidays noted in area notices

Mr and Mrs David Knapp and children of Toronto visited at the home of Mr and Mrs S Knapp last week. Elsie Carson of Teconie spent two weeks at her home here. Brunton and children of Allandale with Wilson Knapp of Barrie visiting Ed Wilson. Mrs M A Knapp of Barrie visiting J D Knapp. Lester Lopaz of Buffalo holidaying at Don McLaughlin. G R Lane at Wasaga Beach. Motorists seek tire supplies from McKee and McDonald. W F Richardson and J F Richardson spent a day at Big Bay Point. J Peacock of Stroud visited James Binnie. F Regan of Toronto spent the weekend at F Moore's. A H Richardson of Toronto visited a day here. Billy Coughlin and W H Carson left for the West.

David Knapp Toronto S. Knapp Elsie Carson Teconie Brunton Allandale Wilson Knapp Barrie Ed. Wilson’s M. A. Knapp J. D. Knapp Lester Lo F. Regan F. Moore A. H. Richardson M.F M.A Billy’’ Coughlin W. H. Carson West

Orillia Returnees and Church Reopening at Oro Station

Miss Annie McArthur returned home after a week with relatives in Orillia. Archie McCuaig has gone West. Central Church held a re opening with Rev Geo A Brown of Barrie preaching both services. Mrs Percy Bell and son George of Orillia visit A A Bell. Mr and Mrs G H Metcalf of Orillia spent Sunday with daughter Mrs H J Crawford. McKee and McDonald offer tire repairs and vulcanizing.

Annie McArthur Orillia Archie McCuaig Central Church Geo. A. Brown Barrie McKee & McDonald Percy Bell George A. A. Bell G. H. Metcalf H. J. Crawford

Baxter Notes of Visitors and a Pioneer’s Death

Mrs Holt and her children from Toronto visit the Browns at Baxter. Elmer Denney Elwood Gauley and Elija Johnston depart by train for the West to work the harvest months. Geo Melson, a Baxter pioneer, died after a lingering illness. community extends deep sympathy to bereaved friends.

Holt Toronto D. Brown Baxter C.P.R Elmer Denney Elwood Gauley Elija Johnston West Baxter Geo. Melson

Community Notes and Local Visits August Update

Aug 15 report records a lightning strike on Dolph McLean's shed with no fire. Local arrivals include a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Watt, and visits by Mrs. W Speers in Aurora. Rev. W J Hanna from China spoke at the Presbyterian Church, noting his twenty years there and urging prayer for missionaries. Other items list social visits, holidays, and confirmations. burial of Edward Smith of Battle Creek, Mich., and clergy Bible conference at Sparrow Lake.

Dolph McLean Hanna China C. Carruthers Barrie Edna Arnold Toronto Wallace Carruthers Ivy Stella Arnold Muriel Thompson Beeton Edward Smith Battle Creek Mich Smith Utopia N. A. Barclay John Hamilton Reeve T. J. Dew Sparrow Lake

Craighurst Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Aug 15 items show Mr. and Mrs. Munro of Cobalt visiting relatives Mr. and Mrs. M. Emery. Christie sisters enjoy a New York State holiday. Mrs. Geo Snider returns from four weeks with Midland relatives. Miss C Blueman to stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E Blueman for a couple of weeks.

Local notices from Stayner district this week

Mrs. Miller and children visit To ronto. Miss Williams visits Chatham. Birkett moves to new house from John Hood. Rev Coburn and wife visit Dan Doner. Whitevale visitors Levi Troyer and Chas Seeler. Dr. McKim and daughters visit A Weatherup. Hills family from Buffalo spend time with Mrs. Evans. Eva Jackman visits Coldwater and North Bay. Rev Peer and family at Owen Sound. Rev Thos Laidlaw and wife with friends at Heathcote. Dr. Dobson away. Dr E Bell covers practice. Threshing resumes. wheat yield praised. spring crops good.

Miller Toronto E. Linn

Local Visitors Stop By In Minesing and Nearby

Mrs Milkey of Richmond Hill visited relatives here this week and Willie Milkey accompanied his mother home after a stay at W Cook s. Mr and Mrs Butler of Toronto called at B Tracy s on Saturday. Frank Pratt and bride were guests of W Pratt this last week. Mrs Gollinger of Arthur visited friends here over Sunday.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bank Chambers College St Simcoe Hotel Branston Arnold & Sloane Owen ST Gerarns Ball Planing Mil Co., Ltd Baie Sae Stroud Stella Edna Luck Guth Tie Benj. Webb Clarence Rusk Alvey Martin’s L. Guest Phyllis Martin Wilcox Lake Charlie Cross Peter Spring Alcona’ Beach Alma Ferrier Painswick Eva Spring McConkey Niagara Falls N.Y R. M. McConkey E. T. McConkey Mr. McConkey L. W. Black and Baby I. M. Spring Alvey Martin Geo. Good Kit Barclay Agnes Charlie Marquis Irene Martin Presbyterian Church John Robertson Anten Mills Oro Station Craighurst Stayner A. Moffatt W. Firth Presser and Dyer Dunlop ST. Opp Berrie Inn Canadian National Rys Canadian West Pacific Coast A. F. A. Malcomson Alu Victor Records Billy Murray Smalle Smaller Fox Trot Club Royal Orchestra Georgette Benson Orchestra Chicago You Fox All Star Orch Orville Harrold Berliner Gram-o Phone Co., Limited Montreal WM. Crossland
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