Around Town items from Barrie in a bustling week
Local notes report trades and sales including Reid Broe buying T. Baker’s sbos business. large shoe promos at Martins. a big fair near. a railway agent selling farm laborer tickets. a fire at W. L. Reeves’ shed. an aristocratic Shropshire ram lamb from the Duke of Devonshire. local theater and auction ads. street notices on engraving cards. and connections of Oro Telephone with Barrie exchange alongside a list of subscribers.
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Neil
Begzs
F. G. Morton
Reid Broe
Toronto
T. Baker
Big Bay Point
Marrie
Dyment
Duke of Devonshire
England
Cadi
Massachusetts
Winnipeg
Geo .Cooper
Geo. Raikes
A. G. Peachan
R. Porritt
R. Robertson
Iartin
A. A. Watt
Jos. Packard
Richard Crawford
Geo. Crawford
John Crawford
A. A. Bell
R. O. Bell
James Crawford
Guy Kirkpatrick
J. A
Holidays and visits as Barrie residents and visitors mingle
A wide array of holiday plans keeps Barrie lively with names like J. & O'Brien of Cobalt B Boyd in Smiths Falls Mrs Foucar Glencoe and McGuire returning from Brantford. Toronto and Ottawa guests mingle with local hosts while many chase summer trips to Lake of Bays Victoria Harbor and Georgian Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. &. O'Brien
Cobalt
B. Boyd
Smith's Fells
W. K. .Foucar
Glencoe
Sissons
B. A. McGuire
Brantford
A. E. B. Creswicke
May Wright
Brandon
Sprott
Sire
G. H. Johnston
Victoria Harbor
Eugene O'Keefe
Toronto
Queens
J.C. Irwin
Niagara Falls
Buffalo
A. H. Goodall
Portland
Sheriff Harvey
Barrie
W. A. Twiss
Lindsay
iRoy Stoutt
Guelph
A. H. Ness
Bennett
Jackson
Irene Simmons
Balmy Beach
P! Moran
Lilian Hamlin
Honey Harbor
Barrie Tennis Club Visitors Enjoy Midland Outing
Five men from the Barrie Tennis Club played a return match in Midland on Friday, with warm hospitality from the Midland Club. The event featured strong doubles by Duncan and White, Beecroft and Sissons, and close singles including Sissons versus Duncan, Beaton’s steady play, and a lengthy Dunbar Potvin clash. Final results: Duncan/Gould 6-4 6-4. Beecroft/Sissons 6-1 6-2. White/Potvin 6-4 7-5. Boys/Gould 6-4 6-2. Beecroft accert? over Richardson 6-3 3-6 6-3. Dunbar Potvin 6-4 5-7 6-3. Duncan over Sissons 6-? 6-2 6-8. White/MacLaren unfinished 6-4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie Tennia Club
Mid- ‘Land
Mid
W. H. Duncan
Ron White
Dr. Beaton
Dunbar
Barrie
Thia
Boyz
Gould
Sissons
Duncan
Barrié
Beecroft
Richardson
Potvin
Midlanders
Clob
Penetangmehene
Penetang
Boys
MacLaren
Morris
White
Donbar
Beaton
Accert
Canoe race results show tight finishes in weekly short event
Shortened posting records Friday weekly canoe races. Novice singles saw Bothwell and MacNab among top finishers. Doubles clipped rivals as MacNab with King edged out MacLaren with Gallie. Singles gunwale featured a dead heat Bothwell and MacLaren with MacNab close behind. Threes saw Bothwell, MacNab and McParthy compete with Buchanan, Gallie and Macaren close in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bothwell
MacNab
Cameron
MacLaren
Gallie
King
McParthy
Buchanan
Macaren
Strong Showing for Barrio Collegiata Graduates
The Education Faculty examination results published Thursday show Barrio Collegiata far ahead, with two more passes than all other county schools combined and four honors recipients. The list names Mary Clark, Grainger, Halbert, Patterson, Sibbeet, Scott, Smyth, Touchette, Train, Whitney and others with honors or part results for Simcoe County.
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Barrio Collegiata
Simcoe
Mary Clark
W. G. Coles
M. Day
C. W. Smyth
C. S.touchette
F. B. Train
W.L. Whitney
Embury in Regina Speaks on Sackatchewan Election
The Regina Standard reports J. F. G. Embury closing speech to Arm River voters. In a one and a half hour address he covers provincial questions, defends Dominion relations, and mocks the cabinet as schoolboys led by a dunce, drawing strong applause.
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Regina
Bethune
J. F. G. Emnbury
Arm River
Embury
Sackatchewan
Camp Notes from Big Bay Point Camp
Camp entries recount Miss L Payne and Arch Bidwell among campers at the Point. Aquatic Club canoes dined at Robinson House. many Toronto guests depart. A Trent valley Canal trip, a Birch Cove game, and a lively campers masquerade entertain. Mrs Russell sails for England Sept 4 after 29 seasons at the Point. Two camp meetings, sermons on salvation, songs, and a Star Fresh Air Food collection of 5.00. A bull injures David Jamieson on the Penetanguishene road.
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L. Payne
Col. McPhee
Sunny
Arch. Bidwell
Addison Henry
Aquatic Club
War Canoe
Robinson ‘House
Annie
Emily Eagle
David Hagle
H. T. Whaley
Robt. Dixon
Toronto
Trent Valley Canal
Geneva
A. M. McCleary
Robinson House
Mra. Goff
G. Chapman
Arlington
N. J
Cove
Poiot
Birch Cove
Roy Tyrer
Prostitu
Bose
Lis Hopkins
Topsy
Dick Turpin
Elizabeth
E. B. Russell
England
Montreal
Questa
Aikenhead
Miss Garden
Miss Pan
Russell
Auld Lang Syne
Ald
Jackson
Miss Batt
Miss May Dougall
Archibald Bidwell
Ald. Jackon
Harry Lionel
Star Fresh Air Food
John Dougall
Executors' Notice to Creditors in Simcoe County
Notice to creditors of Allan Findlay deceased, who died about July 5, 1908 in Barrie, Simcoe County. Creditors must forward claims, verified accounts, and securities details to W. Ault, Barrie, by July 25, 1908. After distribution, executors will distribute remaining assets as permitted by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief King
J. Frank Jackson
Barrie
Everone
Allan Findlay
Fa Re
Simcoe
Nai
Nuheeonan Ito
Therata
W. Ault
House Visitation Sets Barrie October 18 For Ontario Sunday School
The Ontario Sunday School Association plans an Oct 18 visitation in Barrie and Aflandale. Since its start three years ago under Extension Secretary Mr Yellowlees it has expanded to 45 locations including Toronto Hamilton London Ottawa St Thomas Peterboro Belleville Stratford and Kingston. Teams visit 5 to 40 homes in one afternoon to map districts and ensure no home is missed while placing participants under pastoral care. The piece also promotes Excelsior Business College Barrie and Orillia for practical training amid a booming job market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Aflandale
Ontario Sunday School Association
Yellowlees
Toronto
Hamilton
London
Ottawa
St. Thomas
Peterboro
Belleville
Stratford
Kington
Dotto Line of Steamships Offers Free Service
Free splen id service between Montreal and Liverpool announced by The Examiner Office. Fall information provided for travelers and businesses seeking rapid transatlantic options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dotto Line
Montreal
Liverpool
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Paris Green
Warren
J Frankackson
Robertson
Fiewellists
McDonald
Bay Held Street
Bayfield Street
Stewart & Stewart
Geo. McDowall
Harriett Barrie
Ant
Rans
Dainties
Bank Anak Sehen
Toe Dreamia
Lola
Benidos
Olympia Candy Works
Burs
OWL
Teo
W. E. Scott
Francis Ket
Tecayee Street
Jon
Forse Le—Onhawa Clover Huller
Donald 1S
The
Examiner
Fes
Dr. McCarthy
Collier
H. D. Jamieson
Hove
Allandale
Jota
W. Marcus Street
Donald Johnson
Allsadsie
G. Moore
P.O
W. D. Hixey
McCarthy
Boys & Murchison
Barricue
Dalston
G.T.H
Harrie
Dominion Bank
St. ‘Homas
North Bay
A. W. Beardsley
Oro
Partridge
Ont
R. A
Thomas
W. A. Lewie, M.D
C.M
Toronto General Hospital
Dr. Smith
Collier Street
Vespra
C Drury
Sec
Grown Hill
Inniafil
Penetang Road
Stroud
W. Maneer
Innil
Haas
Donald Ross
Lois Wilson
Paat Fecord
Havelock St
Barrie Music Store
A. F. Garrett
Baganae
Sophia Street
Fletcher
Martin's Shoe Store
Collier St. Epworth League
Martin’s Shoe Store
W. L. Reeve
Tee
T. Aitken
Electrc
Neill
W.A. McConkey
D.C. Campbell
Orillia
Jack Budge
Costa
Grand Opera House
Northern Navigation Co
Octoex
Masters Merbert and
Francis Moran
Mrs. Simmons
Jnc
Mrs. Barnett
Barbadoes
Mra Barnett
H. E. Choppin
Charleslassford
the Advance
New York
Gordon Gallie
Josie Hayes
North Battleford
Apto
Torrance
Brampton
E. H. Bamford
Bamford
Oshawa
Olive
Leora Rose
Collingwood
Margaret Graham
Peel St. W
A. Robinson
Ontario Gleaner
Cannington
K.W. Haesett
Misa Andras
Georgian Bay
Chas. M. Smith
Miles
David Dizon
Minesing
Saskatoon
Walter Faleton
Lefroy
Moose
Georgina
Goldie
Ethel Graeham
Peel St
F.C. Keam
J. G. Harper
Carbondale
Reav
F. C. Harper
B.D
Krave
Stattheton
Bertha Culverwell
Detroit
Florence Culverwell
Baltimore
Culverwell
Mrs. Cameron
Horseheads
N. Y
Mr. Cameron
St. Hooch's Church
Hiram B. Thomson
New London
Conn
F. Burton
R. H. Irwin
P. Dunn
Ed. Hinds
Cleveland
Dunn
Chas. B. Sissons
Oastbao Sissons
B. G
de F
David Jamieson
Larkie Farm
Penetane Road
Jamieson
Insani
Besineen
Excelsior Buainesa College
Barrie and
Eam Grorei
Hunter Bros., Ltda
Dau Gag
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