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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
9
The notice lists daily market quotations for cobalt, with specific times at 10.30 a.m., 2.15 p.m., and 3.30 p.m. It mentions buying cobalt through Central Gifford Rochester Maple Leaf entities, indicating a stock trading service.
J Gollins and W C Andrew advertise in Orillia Ontario for a pocket map of combat instruments and carriages. The notice mentions Bayfield Street and Ross Street near John Barr's old stand with emphasis on personalized attention.
In Marmora, Kain vs Carter for 200 damages over failure to supply ready work for a stave-jainter. Jury verdict 175 in favor of plaintiff less 56 store account, costs to plaintiff. Rex v Phillips discharged after defense argued no legal crime shown.
On December 24 the church hosts the annual children’s entertainment with a fine program prepared by the kids. Mr. McKee of Barrie preached a solid sermon titled The Tree of Life. J Crispin of Barrie to conduct a winter singing school here. C Robertson reports a solid sale with goods selling well.
Born in Barrie on December 6 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Isaiah Cox. Also in Barrie on December 3 a son to Mr and Mrs Hugh McBride. In Barrie on December 11 Andrew Ronald Ronaide Jr postmaster of Minesing eldest son of the late Andrew Ronald of Glasgow aged 65.
Lefroy saw sleighing good at the facility while Noah Grose visited Lefroy and returned to North Bay. Lefroy Presbyterian church elected three elders B Milne C McLennan and Fred Wood were inducted. A linen shower for Miss Violet Honaton was hosted by the Presbyterian choir at Gen Wallace home. The midnight train paused Friday for High School concertgoers about 25 attended. The play Hearts and Diamonds impressed teachers. Methodists plan a grand Christmas tree on December 21 with a tea for children free and adults 25 cents. Mrs Adam Averill Bond Head and Mrs Suest of Toronto visited Mrs Wm Raleton. Herman Jacks returned home after typhoid illness.
District Doings notes the marriage of Boward Barticz to F First Eesa last Wednesday at their home of T Arnold. W Lennox visited Toronto last week as part of local society coverage. CC rations and a taffy pull social were held at T Arnold last Friday.
Reuben Yates spent a few days with Barrie friends. Miss May Miller returned home after visiting Parrie. John Yates went to Toronto on business. Mrs Harvie Miller of Gar rie spent days under care. Rev P Peacock preached temperance on Sunday. B Carrothers recovering from a serious injury. Teacher Mr Lanine resigns after Easter and will leave at Christmas. Miss Mary Jennett returns from Bracebridge Model School.
Robert Williames of Elk Horn Manitoba arrived home last Tuesday and will spend a few months with his parents. Miss Alma Baker of Ringwood visits Mrs. Fred Palmer. Miss Gertrude Clubine of Bethesda visits cousin Miss Laura McMourray. Mr and Mrs Geo Rentner of the Battean spent Sunday with uncle W. Macee. Mrs P Giffen and Miss Edythe Thompson attended the Winter Fair at Guelph last week.
Dec 15 reports show Miss Eva Brock and Miss Goldie Arcner visiting Miss Mary White last week. Charlie White returned home from Alberta. Mr Gourlay of Yellow Grass Sask called on friends. Mr and Mrs Hiram Snider of Ovenden Sask have gone back to Ontario to stay with Robin Marshall. Mrs Snider remains ill and shows no improvement.
December updates from Angus include Miles Coulson and family of Midland staying for winter, L McCrimmon visiting Creemore until Xmas, and Lacg Brog presenting a moving picture show on the 9th with a poor turnout. Local social items mention a Grenfel dance at Mr Johnson’s home, Wm Walkinshaw starting a camp in the flats, Miss Mabel Robertson returning to Barrie, and John Cowan visiting Orillia. Mrs Rainey attended a Toronto funeral for her sister.
On Monday December 28 the Methodist Sunday School will hold its anniversary with tea served 5 to 7:30 p.m. A literary program including speeches readings dialogues vocal and instrumental music starts at 7:30 sharp. Admission 25 cents. school children admitted free. The W I regular monthly meeting was held at Moss Stella Downey’s home on December 3 with a paper on How we benefit by meeting together. Next meeting is set for January 7 at Mrs Harold Kerfout’s home.
Mr McRae of Beaverton led services at Central Church last Sunday and preached anniversary services at the Presbyterian church in Oro Ste lien. Ground work for an outdoor skating rink advances with E M Kerfoot and R P Mersick in charge. Baptist Sunday School prepares an event for December 22. Miss McNiven of Jarret visits Miss Flossie Crawford.
An advertisement claims deafness, caused by inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining, can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for any deafness due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Barrie weekly market rates posted at Market Building by Jos Marrin list prices for hides skins and raw furs with quotes and buying terms for traders and farmers in the area.
There is no college in Wester Ontario today that does better work, gives more general satisfaction or has a larger honor roll. Send for our handsome catalogue and I convince you Fall Term Begins August 31st, 1908.
The notice states that the winter session opens January 4 for all departments at Central Business College located on Yonge and Gerrard Streets in Toronto. It highlights superiority in equipment staff methods and results and invites readers to apply or write for the catalogue. Address W H Shaw president.
The Kennedy School graduate is confident of landing a solid position amid high demand for stenographers, bookkeepers, and office workers, with the school’s training seen as a strong advantage in today’s job market.
A description praises a woman whose outfit appears brand new after being renovated by a cleaning shop. From her ostrich feather hat to the hem of her skirt, every item looks fresh though last season’s, dyed or cleaned to look different. The piece credits the cleaners for the gleaming, renewed appearance.
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