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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
Questions and reflections by Rev Dr Linscott for the International Newspaper Bible Study Club on Solomon's temple dedication. Notes invite exploration of communal worship, divine promises, prayer, repentance, and church purpose drawing from I Kings chapters 8 and 11 through 13 with a Dec 10 1908 season reference.
Listing of participants across multiple divisions including Sr. IV Edna Gilchrist Sr. II Archie Beaulay Mary Ross Katie Kissock Vera Emms May Rands Martha Bartholomew Retta Beasley Katie Sinclair Willie Breakwell and others. It enumerates names across Div 1 Div 3 and other groupings.
A circulating message touts a home made treatment for rheumatism using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla. It describes the remedy as harmless and inexpensive, praising kidney cleansing benefits and relief of bladder urinary troubles and backache.
Mrs Jeno Holiday Dooley wife of H B Armstrong died at Big Bay Point on Friday December 4 at age 43. She left a husband five sons and one daughter. The funeral on Monday proceeded to Stroud Cemetery.
The report notes Parliament will convene on January 13. Various items cover gold coinage at Ottawa mint, embargo impacts on railways, lumber production highs, and new public works such as a New York state farm proposal for detaining and employing tramps. References include deportation of Irish or Scottish workers, timber export to the U S, and local crime and curiosities.
The County Legislators meet to authorize a cocal road plan and expropriation if needed. Committees audit gaol accounts and report prisoner classifications. Bridge contracts totalling 3846.10 are approved and a new caretaker appointed for Kirkpatrick Bridge. A county history contract is debated with ties to local printers. Beeton House of Refuge rates set. Beeton gains lower power and water rates under a new agreement.
Mrs A Savard of Waterloo Quebec reports years of poor health improved after three Vinci bottles. The tonic, a peptonate iron and cod liver oil blend, claims to boost appetite and digestion without stomach upset, with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
The County Council unanimously approved payments of 25 to J T Simpson and 15 to Jas for their roles as chairs of Roads and Bridges and Finance. They praised Simpson and the committee, noted Warden Barr’s fair leadership, and closed with Auld Lang Syne as councilors reflected on impending retirements.
The passage lists attendees including Alma Armstrong, Mabel Johnston, May Adamson, Alex Graham, Dougald McNabb, Beatrice Johnston, Donald Armstrong, Earl Grigg, and Edward Johnston as present every day. Other names appear with initials and titles among VESPRA participants.
Ada Mae Waterman of Manistique Township married George Irwin of Barrie Ontario in a Thanksgiving afternoon ceremony at the Waterman home. Rev H Scott officiated. The bride wore cream silk and chrysanthemums, with Nettie Waterman as maid of honor and Trueman Gilmer as best man. After a brief honeymoon at Escanaba and the Soo, only immediate relatives attended.
At a Barrie meeting held November 30 in Elizabeth St. Methodist vestry the Religious Census was reviewed. 227 cards for Non-preference Methodist and other denominations were examined. Reports showed at least 20 families overlooked and praise given to laymen and ladies for their tireless census and visitation work.
Agents for P Sage promise quick acting hair restorer with guarantees to stop hair loss cure dandruff scalp itching and fade of hair with a money back offer. Describes product as delightful fashionable and popular especially among ladies seeking luxurious hair. 50 cents per large bottle from D H MacLaren or via express prepaid from Giroux Mfg Co Fort Erie Ont.
The article reports that St Thomas railway workers are losing about $20,000 each month because of a cattle embargo. It also notes that John Russell, a Kenora police sergeant, received a four year sentence for robbing drunken prisoners.
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