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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
1
Creditors of the estate of Ann Craw widow of Baarie Rimcor County must send claims by September 13. After that date executors will distribute assets and will not be liable for claims received late. Dated September 29.
Creditors of the estate of Sarah Jane Gray late of Flos township Simese county marred woman who died about August 5 1906 are required to send particulars of their claims to Donald Boas Barrie solicitor for the executors at sire Abe crate on or before the 15th day of September 1906 after which date the executors will distribute the assets among those entitled and will not be liable for claims not received by distribution DONALD ROSS solicitor for the Executors Harrie Ont 36
Farm of 375 acres on the lake front between lots 25 24 and 27 seventh concession Oro Ontario ten minutes from Ore station on the G T K near Barrie. 90 acres cultivated 4 acres pasture pine grove stout barns and outbuildings brick house stone milk house ice house etc. Excellent grazing potential with a never failing creek, fences in good condition, and young orchard. Apply to Hewson Creswicke Morristera Barrie Ontario.
Creditors of the estate of David Beath late of Oro township Simcoe county farmer who died about May 24 1906 must send particulars by August 25 1908 after which the executor will distribute the assets among those entitled and will not be liable for claims not received before distribution Donald Ross solicitor for the executor dated August 1906
Public auction in Barrie on September 15 1906 offers four timbered parcels in Vespra Township including west half and south fifty five acres of the east half of lot four in Fourth Concession. Land near Midhurst close to Canadian Pacific Railway with cedar hemlock elm maple and other timber. Ten percent cash down with balance in thirty days. Further details from auctioneers W A McConkey W C Ricin and Wallace Richardson.
Public auction to sell a 50 acre Southwest quarter Lot 77 in Tay Township Simcoe County with a frame house and barn. Sale at Broderick's Hotel Elmvale on August 31 1906. Ten percent down and balance in thirty days. Solicitor for Mortgages in Barrie Ontario.
A Toronto Exhibition display showcases the Igorrote Village life with bead hunting and native craftsmanship. Prominent public figures and U S press endorse the educational exhibit. The management claims a faithful, fully shown presentation of the people’s industries.
Nest Wednesday marks the close of the holiday period with various events and ads. The Grand hosts Tha Convier's Daughter tonight, while Shanacy family moves to Avalon cottage by the bay and Park's advertises new carpets oilcloth and linens. P J Moora now runs a Port Hope hotel after purchasing Ontario Hotel. Government staples listed include wine cider and malt vinegar plus spices. Lind say baseball is expected next Wednesday with a likely big crowd. W Urrey advertises household items and D W LeRoy promotes step dances for Woodbine fall races. Garrett's Music Store remains leading supplier of musical goods. The Micmac Club excursion to Toronto drew about 300, many former Barbiettes now residents.
Personal notes list Cecil Irvine from Toronto visiting town with Mrs McLean of Berlin hosting Mrs Stewart on High Street. W K Fouest of Glencoe and D Arcy Hinds of Toronto spend weekends with family. Sao Bernardino Cal resident Mrs Wair visits James Vair. Ola Smith vacationing with her brother in Sturgeon Falls. Jack Somerville travels in Montreal and Thousand Islands. Miss Brown and Miss Rodgeman of Toronto visit Mrs R Powell. Aldous Backman of the Sturgeon Falls Advertiser holidaying locally. Miss Cares of Smiths Falls visits Mrs Gibson at Sannyrest. Miss Jean Fleming of Owen Sound visiting town. Mrs Jas Gilbert of Davenport as guest at Mrs Ingram’s Colbert. Dr J Currie Smith attends British Medical Association meeting. Judge Ardagh returns from Europe and Great Britain.
The Orillia council met and passed the 1906 by law fixing the rate of taxation at eighteen mills, up from sixteen last year. Separate School rate increased. Public Schools require three tenths of a mill more. Delegates and local figures attended a long session with reports on the fire alarm system and street work.
Miss Lillian Dickey of Kansas City arrived last week to visit cousin A B McPhee. J E Minns of Titeonbuie spent a few days with old friends. Students sent up for examination by Minns were 30 of 32 successful. J Kearns left Union Bank to study medicine. Archie Burton to Garden River Ontario to join Burton & Bro. Dr A W Nicholson returned from Georgian Bay and Muskoka Lakes. Ald Cowan honored as High Chief Ranger for Central Ontario. May and son Calgary holidaying here. May went West ten years ago. Es le abare of country's prosperity, Mr. Berg shaking hands with Bar iguda since his arrival.
The council debated motions on division leadership and failed to pass a measure requiring a two thirds vote. A repair plan for approaches between Crosaland's and Williams' stores was rejected. Chief Kine will attend the Chief Convictables Association convention and Barne will be represented at the Ontario Municipal Association meeting in Toronto by Mayor Ross and others. Council adjourned at ten.
A Friday derailment near Barrie derailed eleven CP coaches of the Northwest tourist traffic, injuring a few passengers including a child and a man with a cracked rib. An Allandale auxiliary team arrived quickly, passengers were transferred to the Hamilton line, and service resumed by seven o’clock. The accident occurred at a favorable location avoiding a greater disaster.
Barrie Fair runs September 24 to 26 with attractions and prizes. Park's offers best value on iron beds mattresses and related items. Excelsior College, under new management and with a family partnership, plans improvements and a new shorthand principal. Mrs Heard advertises made to order corsets and hosiery, urging prompt calls.
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