Editorial recalls 1908 issues in Barrie Ontario
The piece reviews bread pricing from four to ten cents per loaf, praises the Ross rifle’s UK reception, and notes General Booth's age and travels in South Africa. It compares debt growth under Conservatives and Liberals, critiques tariff argues for leather industry, and previews Sir Wilfrid Laurier`s Ontario tour amid looming federal elections.
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Wilfrid Laurier
Ontario
Dominion
Canada
Confederation
Wilfrid
Creighton transfers to Orillia and local notes in Lefroy
Lefroy notices report Creighton moving to Orillia. Mrs J T Sproule stayed at The Rectory Bond Head. Campers at Stoney Point include Mrs Hipwell Bond Head and families. House sold to Mrs Alex Grose. Grain arrivals at elevator rise. Annie Wallace leaves for Unionville. Connie Douse to replace her. Mrs Lee Newton Robinson with ill sister Mrs Grose. visit from John Lucas and daughter. Dr McPhadian attends illness. Mrs Sheldon improves. Reeve Grose hosts Mrs Harry Grose Jr of Toronto.
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Creighton
Orillia
J. T. Sproule
Bond Head
Stoney Point
Hipwell
Mr. Sparling
Beeston
Boddy’s
Barry’s
J. F. Ardill
B. Long
Alex. Grose
Annie Wallace
Lste
Unionville
Connie Douse
Lee
Newton Robinson
Grose
John Lucas
Churchill
Toronto
Bis Sisters
8. Miller
Sheldon
Leader
McPhadian
Stroud
Harry Grose Jr
Reeve Grose
Reduced Rates to Toronto via Grand Trunk Railway
Grand Trunk Railway offers reduced single fare from all Ontario stations to Toronto for travel Aug 29 to Sept 12 with return allowed by Sept 15. Low rate excursions also on certain dates. details available from Grand Trunk Agents. In addition a closing sale at Cel tin's Shoes.
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Toronto
Grand Trunk
Ontario
Cattle Attack Kills One as Train Strikes Herd in Aug
On August 17 Jobe Conlia reported three cows struck by a passing train at a local siding. One cow was killed, another injured with leg wounds, and a third was cut and mangled. The count of injuries and exact location remain unclear.
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Jobe Conlia
Local Notes and Arrivals in Town and Nearby
Aug 15 Mrs Howard and Miss Laura visited friends in the area. Members Miller Dewsbury and Kirkpatrick left Friday for the Great West. Preparations for fall term underway at schoolhouse with bricking by Pilkey and indoor work by Cross at Shiloh Union Church. W Sege visiting daughter Mrs Mills in London.
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J. Howard
Mise Laura
D. Miller
H. Dewsbury
J. Kirkpatrick
Great West
Gatardey
Flosher Howe
Collingwood
W. Sege
Mrs. Mills
London
J. J. Pilke
Aug 17 School Reopens Amid Busy Harvest Scenes
Aug 17 marks the reopening of school as farmers finish harvest. The threshing machine hums in the area while residents update news from Toronto visitor Misa Massey to Ft Wayne guest Lilliah Cannon. Local families report travel, illness, and harvest progress with several connections to Collingwood and Minesing. Harvest work concludes soon as the community notes a four year peak in activity.
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Hudson's Bay
Government
Wesley Rix Sprains Ankle as Aug 17 Visitors Arrive
In Crown Hill on Sunday Wesley Rix sprained his ankle and is under care of Dr. W A Lewis. The Luck family of Peterboro and various Toronto visitors arrived for holidays. Teachers Hebbett and Pearl Ball begin the Public School year. Other locals include Mrs John Kenny returning home and Hazel Averill with Frank Moors visiting relatives in Barrie and Toronto.
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Wesley Rix
W. A. Lewis
5. B. Luck
Peterboro
Hill
Toronto
John Kenny
Lizzie Rix
Pei
Miss Hebbett
Pearl Ball
Harvey Caldwell
J. W. Caldwell
Hazel -Averill
Barrie
Frank Moors
Co. Shannon
Mra
Peter Potts
Collingwood
Wm. Peacock
School reopens as farmers thresh for barn space
Aug 17 reports school reopening with teachers and scholars feeling better after holidays. Farmers thresh to clear barn space while a West excursion drew young men. Various visitors and holidays noted including Mrs Spiers at Bala Falls and Miss Estle Bell visiting Angus. Sympathy offered to Powins for infant loss. medical mention of Mivard's Linkmeat Cures Cols.
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Isaac Spiers
Bala Falls
Coulter
Toronto
Martin of
Bestor
W. Thompson
Estle Bell
Angus
R. J. Hanna
Carruthers
North Bay
Clara Carroere
McCabe
W.sénnor
Harvesters Welcome Visitors Amid Community Mourning
The town notes a gathering with Mrs McCrae and Mrs Harper staying with the McCraes while Mrs McConnell and family renew acquaintances in Toronto. A смерть cast deep gloom over the community as Mrs. Le Koe passed away, leaving the family in mourning.
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Yordato
Escor
Mm McCrae
Thomas Harper
Pittebarg
Sidra
Mirt McConnell
Toronto
Ee It le Koes
Funeral of Mrs Reid Held at Craigvale Cemetery
The funeral for the late Mrs. Jos. Reid was held from her Craigvale home to the 6th line cemetery on Monday afternoon. The harvest nears completion and is a good average in the neighborhood. Joe Verrier, eldest son of Robert, suffered a painful accident sliding from a big moving blanket, Dr. Evans attending.
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Jos. Reid
Craigvale
6Th Line
Samuel Price
Geo
Mancer
Wileen
Belle Neelands
Chantler Bros
Black
Toronto
James Black
J. Reynolds
Johnston
Joe
Robert Verrier
Eather
Dr. Evans
Thornton Aug 18 Community Gossip and Local Notes
Local itemized notes from Thornton recount visits by Rev J B Humphreys of Schomberg, families sending condolences for a young death, property purchases by Robert Wright and plans to build, and familiar faces visiting from Toronto Georgetown Beeton and Muskoka. School reopens, threshing active, sermons and church visits, illnesses and recoveries noted, arrivals of new baby girl, and renewed acquaintances with Mrs Ward Johnston of Midland.
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Humphreys
Schomberg
Bert. Fisher
Robert Wright
P. W. Scott
Mr. Right
Pearl Doane
Odell
Sarnia
Herb. Halbert
G. J. Craw
Orilliard
E. Brett
A. McKensie
Street
Chicago
Cora Stevenson
Chae
Elmvale
Kilgour
Listowel
J. A
Alex. Stewart
Bello Stewart
Dreyer
Beeton
Muskoka
May Stewart
Wright
Jobo. Power
Unionville
Methodist Church
Robert Speers
Arthur McLean
Speers
Norman Asaph
Ward Johnston
Midland
Fire hits Mount Pleasant after windstorm damage
In Bradford Aug 17 Mount Pleasant two miles north of town burned after a spark from a threshing machine. A barn and the season's crop, two horses and other livestock owned by Mr Richard Thorpe were destroyed. Loss exceeds 1000 with 6300 insurance. The Mount Pleasant schoolhouse and Mr Bennetherick's residence were lightly damaged.
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Bradford
Mount Pleasant
Here
Richard Thorpe
Bennetherick
For Sale Notice From Western Real Estate Exchange
An old real estate ad fragment shows the Western Real Estate Exchange of leadon f Canalis Eprom offering property for sale. The text is garbled but indicates a public sale or listing through a general agent J. NW. Shown with a date near 07 Baste.
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Frenaeaeaes
Vespra Council Minutes Record Ang. South Session
The council met after adjournment with all members present chaired by Reeve. Communications were read including a petition from Geo. P. Tracy of Culvert Street, Minesing, and other notices referenced in the session.
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Ang
Presen
Geo. P. Tracy
Obes
Othera
Reed
A Teacher Appreciated by Entrance Class 1908
Henry Caldwell and the Shanty Bay School Entrance Class of 1908 present Miss Crispin with a gold clock as a token of appreciation for her guidance during the past year. Miss Crispin thanks them, noting the memorable term and hoping to continue aiding their future.
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Pia
Henry Caldwell
Crispin
Mies Cispin
Miss Newell Returns to Duties at Oro Station
Miss Newell commenced her school duties at Oro Station on Aug. 18 after holidays at her Collingwood home. Miss Grace Crawford of Toronto, accompanied by friends, is spending a few days at her home there.
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A. Potts
E. Allsopp
Minesing
D. Pirate
Collingwood
J. Wanless
Hazel
Edna
Adelbert Reynolds
Col Hogwood
Oro Station
Grace Crawford
Toronto
Barrie Markets Aug 19 1908 grain and livestock prices
Market report from Barrie listing prices for flour and grain, beef and mutton, pork, poultry, eggs, butter, potatoes, hay, wool and hides. Includes per cwt, per bushel, and per pound figures with notes on live weights and grading. Indicates market activity and typical ranges for the period.
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Bisignasien
Sharp Lawn Mowers by Walter Urry at Idovl shop
Walter Urry installed an Idovl Lawn Mower Grinder, latest machine for precise cutting. It sharpens every blade to the same bevel and angle, removing high and low spots for easier mowing. Bring mower troubles to Urry Bayfield Street. 27 tr.
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Walter Urry
Balia Kent
Urry
Bayfeld St
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