Innisfil Opposes Separation in Simcoe South Riding
Innisfil township and Simcoe County respond to a secession scheme. A Victoria village meeting adopted resolutions opposing separation as harmful, criticizing Mr. T. R. Ferguson as head of the secession effort and signaling a political clash in the upcoming municipal elections. The piece anticipates Ferguson presenting a petition to the House against separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfil
Routh
Simcoe
Victoria
T. R. Ferguson
Secession
Ferguson
Dual Representation Debate Repels Ontario Bill Rejection
A Ontario Legislature debate on dual representation ends with McKellar's bill rejected at second reading. The text criticizes North Simcoe member Mr Lount for voting against the measure, accusing him of misrepresenting constituents and urging loyalty to party stance on dual representation. The piece argues Liberals will not abandon their record or strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
McKellar
North Simcoe
Lount
South Simcoe Seperation Debate Dismissed In Letter
The piece criticizes recent secession arguments from South Simcoe toward Tecumseth and the North. The letter from Mr Little to a Tecumseth friend refutes the leaders' figures and warns against overblown claims. The editor notes minimal column prominence given to the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Simcoe
Tecumseth
County separation argued over taxation and debt
A lengthy letter from W. C. Livrne to a Reeve argues against pairing ridings for county town location. He warns taxes rise, debt costs loom, and salaries cannot be cut enough to sustain separate governments. He cites $52,000 joint debt and $45,000 for new court buildings plus interest, urging the public to consider financial burdens before endorsing separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allandale
Innisfil
Clarksville
Ferguson
Tecumseth
Bradford
Muliaur
Court House
G. McManus
Mono
P. D. Kelly
Adjala
Geo. Davis
Myself
George Davis
Peel
South Simcoe
Barrie
Bracebridge
Muskoka
Nottawasaga
Sunnidale
Vespra
Collingwood
Alliston
Strathy's Transfer Elevates Bank of Commerce in Toronto
The London Free Press hails H. S. Strathy as outgoing London manager moving to the Bank of Commerce head office in Toronto as cashier. The piece praises London businessmen for the compliment to a popular, efficient banker and predicts a prosperous career for the bank under Hon. William McMaster and Strathy. It notes Strathy as brother of John Strathy and uncle to another John Strathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Free Press
H. S. Strathy
Bank of Commerce
London
Toronto
Strathy
Canada
William McMaster
Ontario
Dominion of Canada
John Strathy
Innisfil Township Opposes County Separation Meeting
At Wells Hotel Victoria on Friday 26th ultimo a meeting endorsed Judge Gowan against Innistil injustice, opposed county division, and warned of higher taxes and costly new county buildings. Attendees urged opposing separation, noting secret county town plans and potential regional harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells’ Hotel
Victoria
Divito Sovins, Esq
S. Barclay
Gowan
Innistil
A. Winsox
J. Huncarp
Simcoe
J. Gorvon
J. Cross
Pone
Dominion
Bein
W. Wilson
South Riding
Innisfil
W. Gc.litte
Alfred. Wilson
W. C. Little
Volunteer Concert Delights Forester Battalion Fund
A local account praises a concert aiding the 35th Forester Battalion band fund. Mrs Beard and Miss Brokowski receive high acclaim for vocal prowess amid encores, with Mr Foubert praised for directing a talented ensemble. The piece notes a wish for a repeat performance and highlights bandmaster leadership. Melancholy death of Michael Burns follows, attributed to delirium tremens in jail after temperance struggles and domestic troubles, with an inquest. Magistrates informed of new Dominion Statutes arrivals and copies for peace clerk beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
35Th Forester Battalion
Murphy
Brokowski
H. Boys
Freeman
Edwards
Foubert
Michael Burns
Ra-vay Meetive to One Northern Railway Extension
A meeting at Jarrett's Corners gathered supporters for extending the Northern Railway from Barrie to Orillia and into Muskoka. Toronto Police Magistrate Alex McNabb attended. a report is promised next week. Support from northeastern townships grows as views on Port Hope and Lindsay road into North Simcoe wane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Railway
Barrie
Orilla
Muskoka
Jarrett’s Corners
Alex. McNabb
Toronto
Port Hope
Lindsay
Beaverton
North Simcoe
Northern Railway Extension Survey Advances
The survey of three proposed routes for extending the Northern Railway into Muskoka is nearing completion. Two routes have no serious engineering difficulties, while the northernmost route is being surveyed by Mr. Legge and his party and shows highly favorable topography for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Railway
Muskoka
Legge
Hamilton Seeks Town Clock and Civil Honors
The narrative recalls Hamilton’s push for a public clock started by the late John Sheridan Hogan with a $10 seed fund. It notes Mr. Edwards, soon to move to Washington, honored by the Local Legislature with a gold watch and silver tea service. Also referenced is a mix of local anecdotes and items from the Globe staff, including the Fenians pledge, postal changes, steamers in winter quarters, weather and railway timetable updates, and praise for the American Agriculturist with subscription details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
John Sheridan Hogan
Edwards
Globe
Washington
Riots in Ireland Amid Fenian Demonstrations
Reports describe Fenian demonstrations across Ireland on Saturday last with riotous scenes, stones thrown at houses, and general disorder. In Oswego New York Thomas Kingford founder of large starch works died aged seventy. he was English. Discussions note lack of national societies in Barrie and a Santa Scotia festival missed. London records thirty four robberies in a month. Pork prices rise to nine dollars fifty cents per cwt as hogs rebound. A portion of the 81st Regiment sails from Ireland to Canada. Barrie touts fashionable colored women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Agriculturist
Orange Judd & Co
Broadway
New York
Ireland
Thomas Kingford
Oswego, N. Y
William Smith
London Township
St. Paul
Pembina
Gov. McDougall
Hudson Bay Company
National Committee
Cameron
Provencher
Lavailler
Lepin
Peter Hayden
Iron coating stops rust claims by Captain Ross
In Ontario a composition patented by Captain Ross of the Royal Artillery bonds to iron and metals to form a rust resistant surface. It may coat delicate steel items, improve blade temper, and even suit clock wheels and needles. M. Lesseps defends Suez Canal progress claiming fifty ships passed through in ten days. Also advertisements tout Dr J Briggs remedies for headaches corns and foot ailments with trials offered at Toronto and New York offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Ross
Royal Artillery
M. Lesseps
Suez Canal
J. Briggs
Allevantor
King Street
West
Toronto
Sprakthe
French Murder Trial Details And Grim Pantin Killings
The document recounts Traupmann’s full confession in a murder case touching Kinck senior, revealing August 25 near Guebwiller and the Pantin killings. It describes the victims, the assault at the Chemin Vert, the trench burial, and the ensuing trial imminent per Opinion Nationale. It also notes unrelated notices about fires, medicines, and local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traupmann
Ae Ie
Kinck
Guebwiller
Gustave Kinek
Pantin
Chemin Vert
Mdime
Kinek
Carrinse
Aubervilliers
Jivere
Opinion Nationale
Gazette Des Tribenane
Cocoa Greatren Asp ComfortTinG General favourite
The Civ Service Gazette notes the success of Mr Epps homopathic cocoa. Aimed at digestion and nutrition, the beverage is praised for its delicate flavor and habit of saving doctors' bills. Sold by James Eves & Co in 1 lb tins labeled London England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greatren
Civ Service Gazette
Epps
James Eves & Co
Homopathic Chemists
London
England
Insurrection at Fort Garry Reported by St Paul Press
The St Paul Press reports from Fort Garry that insurgents used a staged sequence of groups to seize control while officials dined. Governors and traders face suspicions of complicity, with forts and warehouses looted for insurgent use. Correspondents note Fenian ties and a broader Canadian uprising affecting Minnesota and Dakota frontier safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrt Garry
Hudson Bay Company
St. Paul
Fort Garry
Winnipeg
McDougall
Winvery
Bonas
St. Paul Press
J Winnepes
Minnesota
Dakotah
H. B. Co
Cameron
Dru Jackes
O'Donnell
Paris Emperors Speech Opens Senate Session
The Senate and Corps Legislatif reconvened with ceremony as Emperor delivers opening speech. He highlights liberty with order, notes unrest from press and crowds, and calls all parties to a constructive path. He mentions nations advancing liberty and science, and envisages a tunnel and canal linking continents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pants
Senate
Corps Legislatif
Paris
France
Messieurs
New World
Russia
England
Ireland
Rome
America
Atlantic
Pacific
Italy
Alps
Suez Canal
Mediterranean
Red Sea
McFADDEN McGREGOR On the morning of the thirtieth air
Marriage notice for Allan McFadden and Margaret McGregor both of Barrie. Also death notices for Samuel James Wilson aged 13 years 10 months in Avening and John Thompson farmer of Essa who died on the first inst. Funeral details omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFadden-Mcgregor
Joseph Anderton
Barrie
M. Fraser
Allan McFadden
Margaret McGregor
Wilson
Avening
Samuel James
Joseph Wilson
Thompson
Vespra
John Thompson
Tate
Essa
Fragmentary market table with limited legible items
Readable bits show prices for wheat and barley and a pork beef hogs market listing. Several figures and abbreviations appear, but most of the document is garbled leaving only scattered commodity terms and tentative values. The piece resembles a historical price sheet with incomplete entries and stray numbers.
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Dominion House
Tast OF
Toronto Bank
Bainds
Soutit
Torontce
Bag
Sennlona
Gilford
Lefroy
Brianne
Jarrisona
Angus
New Lowell
Ealth
County OF
W. C. Little, Esq
M.B
South
Little
Dny
Tecumseth, Ont
Bank of Toronto
Henry Strathy
Ardagh
Ardagh, and
Our City
H. S Strathy
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Tecumseh House
R. J. Dallas
Bank of London
Thse
Montreal
Red River
Hudson’s Bay Company
Brouse
Payne
Joseph
Cosmopolitan
North-West
Mr. McDorgall
United States
Latp
Algoma
Frances Smith
Emily May
Ida Burton
Georgian Bay
Lake Simcoe
Alex. Morris
J Christopher Dunkin
South Lanark and
Brome
Messrs. Powell & Thompson
Jonah
Scotia
81St Regiment
Lord Cecil
Perry Davis
Vecetarie Paty Kinner
Salem Observer
Pemminan
Ottawa
St. Pant
McTavish
McDowall
Morris
South Lanark
Dunkin
Telegrapil
Maree
Perry Davis & Son
Kelman & Co
Acuen
Perry Davis& Son
St Paul Street
Stayner
N.R.R
Richard Barry
David Morrow
Srtcor
Sessiqy
Simeao
Pyc
Artie
Devens
Peng
Doc B. W. Smity
Sherig Cy
Sheriff's Office
TSR
Ayd
Jotice
WM. B. Mevit
I County
Clerk of the Peace
Lota Nis
Tienry Grosp Lemny
David
James Mitchell
Penetanguishens
Queens
North Waters
Penetanguishere
North Win
James Holden
Whithe
Letam Armsos
Josefn Rocens
Oplivial Alssig Ite
Jasper Sullis
Josrin Rovers
James Russell
Poe
Joserh Rogers
Corportaion
Tay
O Tay
Charles Ros
McTaggart
Hamilton Infirmary
Queen's Hotel
Japan
Blood
Guinness
Allsopp & Bros
Barre
Groceries
Sherlet
Nsolvent A
Ak Lor
Laspis
Languishent Co. Sili Uth
Tale
Tut
Co. Simcoe
Paln
Capon & Carriage
Grainers
UAV
Tia Barrie
Owen Street
W. OD. Ashyag
Moye
Dre Ee
Aca Ks
Roton
Trey St
P. Mesterry
Fling
Banila
Ryan & OL EV
Yong
Edge Shogers & Sons
Atherine
Elie
Jowest
Bartleet
Waiy
RYAN
Yonge
Ryan General Hardware
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