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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 03, 1908
Page
1
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The piece argues for Grange reform in Ontario with new subordinate lodges and policy aims including fair railway taxation and referendum use. It notes foot and mouth disease containment in New York state, strong Canadian quarantine, and a rebound in Western wheat sales boosting eastern confidence. The article also condemns graft in marine administration and cites a British anti graft law as a potential model.
Discussion at the Dominion Grange in Toronto shows mixed views on banning Sunday and weekday car use and imposing heavy licenses to fund highway maintenance. The Lords rejected the temperance bill by a large majority, leaving governors to seek a harmonized approach for next session amid strong automobile lobbying.
In Killyleagh farmers noted a warm Indian Summer as many preparing fall ploughing could work closer to their fields. Social visits included Mr George Alge and friends in Sarnia and Petroles While Levi Mayes faced a troubling incident with a murder of his shoes. Mrs Gamble has recovered enough to be about again after illness this fall.
December notes show Alfred Hill visiting Wyebridge relatives and several local stays. A near catastrophe struck James Coleman’s home in Thornton when a midnight blaze forced the family to flee with scant clothing as flames engulfed the back portion. Firefighters saved some property, though most contents were lost and the house, owned by Hamilton’s W H Martin, lacked sufficient insurance. The wind worsened the blaze as villagers fought to save nearby buildings. The cause remains undetermined.
Nov 36 Mias Sadie Grose visits sister Mrs. T Bate man. Wedding bells ring in the village. Presbyterian church dispenses the Lord's Supper on Sunday. Moegbodist Bandsy School children begin practice for their Xasas trad. Nov 80 Mrs Nixon of Dalston visits sister Mrs W W Scott. Miss Ethel Mair of Angus visits friends. D Donnelly rents Geo Young's farm on the 13th line. Mr and Mrs Jas Marlin of Barrie visit. While William McFadden hunting last Wednesday, his gan ex cuts face and injures eyes.
Nov 30 lists Mrs Harold Marshall with a visiting girl from Grenfel and Mrs J Gilchrist hosting friends. Master Serial McDonald and Mrs Leela McDonald of Painawick spent the weekend with acquaintances. J Laughlin of New Lowell called on old friends. Mrs Alex Gilchrist stays with friends in Stayner. Mrs A McNabb, recently ill, is now able to be out. Presbyterians plan their annual Xmas entertainment for Christmas Eve.
November gathering at Mrs. Leaders home drew strong attendance with two new members added. Mrs. K. J. Stewart was thanked for hosting a Thanksgiving dinner and games for members and husbands. Afternoon program focused on Christmas gifts. Other items include visits, illnesses, and a near accident involving a well rope near Mr. Roubé.
Nov 30 community notes from Sunnidale Corners report Miss Mabel Rainey of Crow's Corners visiting Miss Maude Wiggins, Mrs Oscar Bellamy from Airlie spending a week with relatives, and R Bar of New Lowell visiting cousins. WFM S monthly meeting at the church with good attendance. reports from Thos Ris rough and T J Jackman on Gravenhurst Convention. Anniversary services at Zion church conducted by Rev B Pogue were well received with a crowded church. Miss V White of Jack's Lake visited Mrs Robert McMurray.
Nov 30 Miss Clara and Mise Maidie Campbell visit Toronto for a few weeks. Rev Meek to preach at St Thomas Church Sunday. Much land turned over by plough as snow and rain mellowed ground. Mrs R Robertson and her boy survive a near accident after harness lines tangled and horse veered into ditch. she recovers at home after several days bed rest. James Fillingham home hosts neighbors as 28 teams visit. both Fill inghams and Mrs Oliver family ill and bedridden.
Mye B Ketchen returns home from Toronto under medical care and shows improvement. Miss Maggie 00, who had typhoid fever after leaving mid summer to teach at French River, is improving. her sister Jessie visits. The community enjoys fine weather and a church gathering at HN Cotton to honor A Thompson departing to England. An evening of music and games ends with a luncheon, an address by S Anderson, a gift from Geo Martin, and Thompson’s brief thanks. Mrs A Lyone plays organ as all sing God be with you till we meet again.
A lively social scene unfolds with neighbors and friends at Gilpin’s home Friday night for dancing and fellowship. McCabe and Knock families seen in good spirits. McDonald returns from Toronto in improving health amid local happenings. A mishap occurs as Fred Arnold sustains finger injury while cutting feed. Friday night winds cause a house fire at the Holt residence. neighbors assist in saving furniture from the blaze.
Nov 30 notes Thorn ton and area residents including Miss Flosie Reid and Miss Paterson visiting. local visitors from St Alban’s and Toronto. Rev P Peacock and Rev A J Paul preaching. Georgian Lodge AOUW met in Orange Hall with District Deputy Williams and Organizer Stewart guiding initiations and an oyster supper. Community ties and upcoming events noted.
Special fare offered daily to Chicago for the International Live Stock Exposition. Tickets valid for return from Chicago until December 13. Obtain full information from Grand Trunk Agent.
Market notes list Barley Clover Seed and meat prices with per bushel and per pound figures. Beef hindquarters and forequarters, mutton, lambs, and live cattle show varying price ranges. Some lines unreadable but indicate typical farm produce pricing for December 2, 1908 in Barrie.
Sale notice for land in Ore Township offering soil, access, and terms. Details mention several parcels with favorable payment options and a general agent J. G. Brown of Western Real Estate Exchanges of Stet Alpine Neto nd Nktonite, requesting written inquiries or phone contact.
The notice lists parcels on Saybals street Barrie with references to west and north boundaries and rights of way totaling 28 property acres. It notes parcels may be sold separately rather than as a single lot and invites terms from Stewart and Stewart solicitors, dated June 17 1908.
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