One Month in Jail for Joseph Clayton in Hendrie Shootings
In Ontario interim county court Judge Vance sentenced Joseph Clayton to a month in jail after hearing evidence in the Hendrie shooting case. The Crown presented testimony from W. J. Bell and witnesses including John Binnie and family members. Clayton claimed the boys provoked him and that he fired only after being threatened. The defense noted the presence of two revolvers and a 32 rifle with multiple shots fired, while witnesses described shots hitting the buggy and clothing. The judge urged citizens not to take the law into their own hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendrie
Vance
Texas
Ontario
W. J. Bell
Clayton
Binnie
John Binnie
Kenny
Bell
Cotter
John Bipnie
Wm. Coughlin
Jack Curtain
Tom Coughlin
Tom McIntosh
Dr. Murphy
Phelpston Testi
Jos
Phil Kenny
Witness
Muir
Considerable Deficit in County Finances
County finances show a deficit forecast. Treasurer Quinlan warns a rise in levy may be needed after delays in selling $20,000 debentures and extended sale time due to legal and war factors. By December 31 deficits could reach $35,000, suggesting a January levy increase to $175,000 to secure bank backing. Read the Classified Want Ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinlan
Municipal Board
Tragic double drowning at Lake Nipissing near North Bay
A double drowning occurred last Friday night on Lake Nipissing near North Bay as Ralph Smith a T N O Railway dispatcher and Miss Cora White a Feronia schoolteacher ventured too far while skating. Despite quick calls for help, distance delayed rescue and their bodies were recovered after an hour. Miss White was daughter of Bracebridge residents and niece of Mrs Hart Shanty Bay. Mr Smith was son of Orono residents and nephew of the late Thos Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Bay
Ralph Smith
T.N.O. Railway
Cora White
Feronia
Lake Nipissing
Miss White
Wm. White
Bracebridge
Jas. Hart
Shanty Bay
Mr. Smith
W. L. Smith
Orono
Crowded Store Draws Patrons via Newspaper Ad
Merchants seek shoppers through continued promotion in The Examiner and Saturday Morning, hoping to leverage its 36,500 subscribers for steady foot traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Examiner
Farm land broker offers loans and sales help
W. C. Thompson specializes in selling farms and providing farm loans. Contact at 15 Owen S&J., phone 288a.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Thompson
Owen S&j
Call to Preserve Christmas Cheer Amid War and Prosperity
The piece warns against halting Christmas observances and charitable spending due to wartime strains. It urges continuing gift giving to support children, families, and relief efforts, arguing that commerce and humanity should flourish together and not be throttled by conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoie
Santa Claus
Belgium
North Orillia cattle theft case links to McLaughlin
A North Orillia cattle theft case centered on Thos McLaughlin who had past sentences for horse stealing and counterfeiting. Roehl testified he lost a yearling steer and heifer last summer, later found the heifer at McLaughlin's place, and receipts and trades tied to the disputed cattle were examined as witnesses described sightings near McLaughlin's farm and outbuildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Orillia
Vance
Thos. McLaughlin
J. Roehl
McLaughlin
Roehl
McLaughlin’s
J. Oakley
Harry Leatherdale
McKinley
Con
Geo. Kidd
Dunlop
Allan Coombs
Kidd
Robt. Dunn
Carl Davis
Coombs
James Oakley
Con.5
Matchedash
Witness
Eplett
Coldwater
Amalgamated Subscription Lists At Barrie Examin er
The Examiner and Saturday Morning merge their entire subscriber lists with minimal duplicates. Joint payments extend the advance dates on the amalgamated list, while arrears appear as past due dates. Publishers urge arrears subscribers to remit promptly to clear a 3500-name list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner
Turned His Own Children Against Him
Elmer Luck of Calgary, son of Henry Luck, wife died in April, left two children. Expelled from the university in Leipsic amid anti British sentiment, he endures hardship while caring for his offspring. A Calgary woman and her two daughters detained in Leipsic have reached Holland and may bring the children home, offering relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Luck
Henry Luck
Calgary
Germany
Mr. Luck
B.C.S
Toronto University
Edmonton
Leipsic
John Jory
Newton
Elmer
Harry
Holland
Scotland
Read the advis from wide awake merchants in this issue
A compact note highlights merchant advisories in the current issue, urging readers to consider the timely guidance from alert local traders and their recommendations.
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Joseph Clayton
Herbert Summers
Hendrie On
Hallowe'en
James Muir
Harry Priest
J.P
the Chocolate Soldier
Barrie
George Bernard Shaw
Whitney Opera Company
Grand Opera House
Europe
Mr. Whitney
J. B. MacPhee
Exhibition Camp
Toronto
New York
Central
Albert Laughlin
Con. 2
Barrie Examiner
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