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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented notice concerns a dispute with Jos. Howcroft and a spouse. It mentions provocation claims and references Mr. Radenhurst who drafted papers and can confirm the matter. The speaker asserts no gains or settlement and notes ongoing personal legal action.
Notice to creditors of Alexander Parmar late of Innisfil Township Sunone Ontario who died around August 27. Creditors must send claims with details to Hewson Creswicke solicitors Barrie by January 1 AD 109. Administrator will distribute assets to those entitled. no liability for late claims. Dated Barrie December 4 AD 103.
Our sales of Mink this season have been unprecedented in Barrie history. We have accumulated odd scarfs, ties, styles and muffs and will clear them out at less than manufacturers' price.
A list of discounted accessories including throws and stoles. Items include 2 stripe throws, plain throws, fancy tie strips, beaded trims, and tab ties with various tail and bead details. Prices drop from higher tags to sale prices across multiple lines. Stock appears outdated but offers substantial markdowns on scarves stoles and related trims.
Irwin's offers 10 to percent off rubbers and overshoes while King's Book Store promotes gifts for Sabbath School teachers. A Wellington Street accident killed a farmer’s team as one fell into a well. Local court notes show small cases, out-of-court settlements, and various ads for Christmas gifts and services. Barrie items include weather notes, theatre plans, Christmas decor, and a note on prominent residents and clubs.
Local note reflects Barrie residents hosting a two night benefit forCollier St. Methodist Choir and Trinity Women's Auxiliary. The 1892 Temple of Fame production drew packed houses and raised over 200 dollars. Cast features Mrs Edward Brown and many Barrie ladies in roles including Queen Isabella and Pocahonta among others. Also reports presbytery meeting in Orillia, and Christmas piano sale at Garrett's Music Store.
Town council held a calm session Monday with absent members Coffey Garden Evans and Thompson. Debates covered market scales contract, fire alarm work remuneration, sheep losses from dogs, debenture expenditures, police salary, and street blockages at Wellington Hotel. Snow plough contracts for Wards I and II were debated, with Lipovitch winning the contract after amendments. a by law set nominating duties for municipal election. The council also considered renting the Town Hall as a roller rink with plans for an ice rink next January. The Salada Tea promotion ends with a note on its sealed packets.
The Tas Commissioners urge the Council to pass a by law to raise 12000 for the Electric Light Department. Funds cover two phase power line and transformers, street light circuit separation, a new office with vault, meters, and debt repayment to Bank of Toronto. The aim is to adjust water and light rates so profits go to consumers, not to cover overdraft, with no tax rate increase.
J J Brown & Co open new grocer and seed departments with fresh groceries provisions and prompt service. Delivery available town wide and improved Flour Lang Feed stock including hay and seed for Spring. Also note a local criminal note and a four month sentence by Magistrate Radehurst for James Lynch thefts.
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