Bell Telephone Co of Canada to Issue New Directory in Barrie
The Bell Telephone Co of Canada announces a forthcoming Barrie telephone directory dated August 29, 1906. The notice lists price references for fall wheat and flour products, and calls for orders for new connections and changes of firm names, with instructions to forward street addresses and duplicates to the local manager for the district of Eastern Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Tocal
Stewart
Red Clever
Darkey's Funny Mistake at Virginia Farm
An old tale from a Virginia farm tells of Collin Butler a Black worker who rushes to the farmhouse in distress claiming to have seen a monstrous turtle and in a panic used a spade to strike. The account follows a dramatic moan and plea as he explains his frightful mistake.
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Collin Butler
Virginia
Collin
The Markets: Wheat Futures Dip. Liverpool and New York Markets Mixed
Wheat futures closed lower while Chicago prices held steady. Winnipeg and Toronto grain quotes show varied gains and steadiness. London and New York reports reflect steady to uneven movements in wheat, oats, and bacon, with cattle and sheep prices fluctuating across markets.
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Chicago
Winnipeg
Quotatema. Ang
Liverpool
NEW York Daily Market
New York
Hiei
Buffalo
London
Jury Finds Fault in Radial Signalling System
Aug 29 in Hamilton a jury probes the fatal crash of Alfred S. Barnes, motor man, ruling death resulted from a car collision and condemning the radial road signalling and dispatching system, urging removal of a vision obstruction. Toronto report notes a freight collision near King station injures crew. Calgary reports the death of James Riddell, a tall Alberta giant and brother of notable figures.
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Hamilton
Alfred S. Barnes
Carson
Krigg
Toronto
King” Station
Alberta
Calgary
Alta
James Riddell
Beauty of London House Blends Italian Fancy and Terra Cotta
A West End house by Debenham of a famed drapery firm rises as a towering Italian palace, its four bay road facade linked by cream terra cotta columns and blue glazed tiles. The interior centers a lofty hall with peacock blue tiling and an emerald dome roof, a landmark of lavish harmony and color.
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West End
Houss
Debenham of & Wall
London
Wey
Italy
Remedies of China Doctors Use Heroic Treatments
The Kansas City Independent describes Chinese medical practices as heroic and sometimes cruel. Treatments include bloodletting and strong tonics with ginseng, purifying baths, and peculiar herbs. Methods for dyspepsia involve muscular manipulation, topical astringents, opium tincture, and even burning yellow tissue paper to emit chemical effects in tea.
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China
Kansas City Independent
Ferguson Sent for Trial in Johnstop Arson Case
Arthur Fey charged with perjury in the Johnstop arson affair appeared before Magistrate Radenburet on Saturday. Crown Attorney Cotter presented Ferguson deposition from the inquest, and Detective Idssey swore to the signature. Ferguson elected trial by jury and was committed for trial at the Fall Assizes. Two sureties of 250 each were accepted. Excelsior Business College Barrie advertises nine years of operation with principal Mr Rosas a chartered accountant and offers a full business curriculum. catalog available on request.
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Ferguson
Arthur Fey
Johnstop
Radenburet
Cotter
Idssey
Sige
Croges
Serena
G. Lennox
Fall Assizee
Excelsior Business College
Barrie
Ita Present Pro
Rosas
Wall
Crogan Acquitted At Local Court
The case against Peter Crogan was dismissed at the Court House before justices George Sneath and James Coutts. The magistrates found no evidence to commit Crogan. Relatives of Crogan and Ferguson testified, but none knew of any tampering. Neither counsel made address. case dismissed.
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Crogan
Peter Crogan
Court House
George Sneath J. P
James Coutts
Donald Ross
Crocan
Smallest Engine on Earth Unveiled at Toronto Institute
At a Canadian InstituteSaturday evening an exhibition in Toronto showcased miniature steam engines by a local watchmaker. The large upright brass engine weighs about a gold wedding ring and runs with a compressed air stream. The tiny horizontal engine, claimed to be the smallest ever made, fits under a fly and is finished in gold and steel. It weighs about 4 stains or roughly 1,920 pounds per ton. The show highlighted the astonishing scale and precision of these micro machines and drew attention for its extraordinary nature.
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Canadian Institute
Toronto
Hid Shop
Chaat
Toronto University
Milton
Sargeot Aborno
Dolly Varden
Grand Opera House
The Grain Yield Report From The Harvest
A grain dealer reports wheat as the standout crop this season with yields around 20 to 30 bushels per acre. Early oats were fair but shelling damaged by a storm. Peas average about 100 bushels, barley around 40, and mixed grains for feed are turning out well.
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Crain
He Struck It Wrong Pocketbook Lesson
A ten year old visits a very rich grandfather who is stingy. He gains a quarter by claiming to have a pocketbook, then repeats the ruse with another pocketbook to snag the promised coin. The miser’s remark reveals the moral about misers.
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Tommy
Babes In the Wood Sheep With Wheels Joke
In Berlin two city children finally reach the countryside and marvel at a flock of sheep. Little Max exclaims with glee that the sheep have no wheels, ending their urban longing with a simple country moment.
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Berlin
Max
Moritz
London Tribune
Glass Shatters by Voice, A Curious Scientific Trick
A curious claim states a wine glass can shatter when vibrated by a loud human voice. By striking a glass and singing the same note into it, the glass supposedly resonates until it breaks. The anecdote cites the famed singer La Blanche performing this trick with multiple glasses.
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Blache
Bint
Sawdust byproducts and uses across industry
An archival note describes extensive sawdust applications in paper manufacture, cabinet making, and chemical processes. It mentions wood pulp production from sawdust, polished wood blocks, gum or gumlike binders, and uses in acids, charcoal, wood pavement, and naphtha production.
Dolly Warden at Local Theatre Showcases Splendid Costumes
The elaborate scenery and picturesque costumes of the original opera will return for Dolly Warden with Lillian Spencer in the title role. Misa Spencer earns acclaim in the comic lead as critics applaud the cast and large chorus in other cities.
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Sean
Dolly Warden
Lillian Spencer
America
Misa Spencer
Post Office honor for long serving Barrie carrier Geo Ottaway
Last week Barrie Post Office staff presented former mail carrier Geo Ottaway with a Morria rocker and warm thanks. The note, signed by Robt Paton Portmaster A Lane Deputy M MacMillan and many locals, expresses regret at his resignation and credits his faithful service to the office. Also listed are numerous attendees and local names from Barrie and nearby towns.
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Geo. Ottaway
Ottaway
Barrie
Robt. Paton
A. Lane
P. MM. MacMillan
Mary D. Paton
Annie Paton
Sevigny
To-Right Concert and Local Notices at Allandale
Concert advertisement lists multiple pieces by the 25th Regiment Band at Market Square with varied marches and overtures. Following entries report a series of birth notices from Allandale and nearby towns, including Fletcher, Kindred, McDougall, Tebo, Wallwin, Fleming Saunders, Rodgers, Sevigny, and Sweeney, with dates in August 1908 and locations in Ontario and Manitoba.
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25Th Regiment
Market Square
North
Viscount Nesen
Devas Seesenses
Donmy‘ Brook
Voltt
Marnis Potpourri
Sas
Steel King
Fletcher
Allandale
F. Fletcher
Kindred
Raleigh
N. C
G. W. Kindred
Mcdougall
John McDougall
Tebo
Ethelbert
Man
Bir
Fred Tedo
Wallwin
Vespra
Sandard
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Janes
L. Vair
Joun
Bradford
England
Panama
James Vair & Sons
Barrier Markets
The
Bell Telephone Co. of Canada
Ontario
DH. Wael Aren
Dunlop Street
Dominion Line Steamshipa
the Excelsior Business College
W. J. Ross, C.A
Darkey
Telede
Duluth
Tocento
Kew
Wan Parted
Caecaport
Elis
Hiarete
Menta
East Buffalo
Popeau
State
Pennsylvania
Beauty OF London House
Shuttles
Lancashire
T. M. Legge
Homa
Harvey Gibson
Saya
Hlf. Mann
Brindsn
Ernest Thompaos-Saton
Artillery Lake
Col. Jones
Buffalo Jones
Clinton Golden
Rhodeala
Rhodesia
Prince Edward
Prince of Wales
Imperial
Ker
Fpire
Ada
Weat Indies
Ordec
Jnéwspeparéim
Ottawa
Veroic Treatreat
Tascaralan
R. J. Fletcher
C. B Bank
Ernest Finlay
A. ¢ Robt. Tracy
Arley Sir Rowell
Harvey Gatta
Donehanty
Friese Florence
Jerstane
Miss Macths Toes
Albert
James Gilebst
Wm. C. Bell
Watts
Selton Gooch
Frank Itd -Staffo
Watt
C. Hewitt
Joan Lett
Ida
Burtid
M.caston
James Forvi
Craighurst
Jno. Richardson
J. .North
Ees Raven
J. Bone
R. Sproule
Harold Gray
Toni Chan
Schell
New Lowell
Geo
F. Jacoba
N. A. Rosy
North Battleford
Yatton
ED Fleming
Saunders
Methodist Parsonage
Dalston
John Fleming
Sarah
Fralick
CIA
Clara
Sweeney
W. H. Shaw
Central Business ‘College
Toronto, Ont
Bicycle Supplies
T. A. Masdonald
Bosanko Block
Mickle
Dyment & Son
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