Christmas Letters and Local News from Belle Ewart and Area
Belle Ewart notes include visits by Mr and Mrs Arthur Browning and others, Will Trombly’s expected Xmas return, a sermon by Rev W Young, and festive school events. Local items mention Jno Owens ill, four inch ice on the bay, Miss Alma Colgan’s homecoming, and a church concert. Community updates cover meetings, music at anniversaries, curling, and a fire scare at M Coughlin’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Ewart
Arthur Browning
Churchill
Robt. Taylor
Jno. Ferrier
Jon. Tillett
Will Trombly
Toronto
W. Young
Chaie
Baptist Church
Jno
Owens
Lakeland
Retiring Master Receives Gift at Lodge Gathering
The Past Master gave an address as the Worthy Master presented a gold chain and seal to the retiring officer. Sommers presented pieces on the graphophone, plus a recitation. An evening of singing games and refreshments followed, ending with Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areca
Baina
Vine Risen
Hson
Ar Mies Sommers
Miss Loss Sewrey Passes After Long Illness
Miss Loss Sewrey of 28 Hill Street Owen Sound died Monday after two years of throat cancer. Born in Barrie she trained at Toronto General Hospital and practiced in Boston before returning to Owen Sound two years ago. She leaves her parents two sisters and three brothers. Funeral from home proceeded to Barrie then Union Cemetery with pallbearers Albert and Oliver Sewrey Mark Webb and George Sewrey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loss Sewrey
Folowon Sewrey
Hill St
Owen Sound
Miss Sewrey
Barrie
Toronto General Hospital
Boston
Mass
New York City
Fred
Winnipeg
Man
Oliver
Toronto
James Ardill
Owen Sound Advertiser
Union Cemetery
J. Ry Aikenhead
Albert
Oliver Sewrey
Mark Wabb
George Sewrey
Rev Dr Cleaver at Collier Street Church Sermons and Lecture
Toronto's Rev Dr Cleaver occupied the pulpit delivering a morning sermon on Prayer using Abraham praying for the cities of the plain and a second evening picture talk on Lot pitching his tent toward Sodom. A large audience heard his two hour lecture on Jean Val Jean, praised for purity and forceful delivery. Christmas music by the Collier Street choir scheduled for Sunday and evening services with multiple anthems and solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier St. Methodist Church
Cleaver
Metropolitan Church
Toronto
Abrahamr
Arte
Sodom
R. M. Watson
W. K K. King
Chas. King
Smart
Change of Business A. A. Watt Seeks Expanded Farm Trade
A. A. Watt, who recently bought Todd Bros. business, runs a large farm east of Shanty Bay. For three years he has handled up to 400 cattle and Shogs and aims to exceed 700. His beef cattle sell in Toronto, Montreal, and England. He plans a store to pass savings to customers by cutting middleman profits. Campbell, Midland native and shop manager, has prior experience with Davies Co. and in his father’s business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Watt
Todd Bros
Shanty Bay
Toronto
Montreal
England
Campbell
Midland
Davies Co
Obituary notices and birth reports from Ontario area
In Peterboro a son born to E Brace Fowler on December 7. Lally in Barrie reports a birth on December 12. David A Roberts of Roeby marries Eva Catherine Calverly of Midland at Barrie Methodist Parsonage on December 13. Paul B Blackstone of Winnipeg, son of H T Blackstone publisher of The Orillia Times, dies at 25. Mary Melissa Brown, wife of James W Brown of Creemore, dies aged 70. William Thompson of Toronto dies at 70 on December 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
Peterboro
E. Brace Fowler
Lally
Barrie
E.s.bally
Roberts —Calverly
Methodist Parsonage
J.f.ockley
David A. Roberts
Roeby
Eva Catherine Calvarly
Midland
Appeal for St George's Society aid in Barri e Barrie
Alter Witten, president of the St George's Society in Barrie, appeals to Barri e citizens for year round relief funding. He notes the society helps all nationalities in need regardless of race or religion, seeks work for applicants through secretary Mr. Taylor, and emphasizes maintaining British loyalty and Empire unity. Membership is one dollar annually, with larger gifts welcomed and properly tracked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George’s Society
the Examiner
Vom
Barne
St. George 'S Society
St. George's Society
Barrie
Taylor
Cnva
Barrier
Wm. Taylor
Alter Witten
Barrie Forms Winter Hockey Club With Ambitious Schedule
A Barrie gathering at the Queen's Hotel organized a hockey club to entertain locals and avoid missing the winter sport. Plans include a January game against the American Soo and offers from the Canadian SooC and Pittsburg. early season looks fast with Howard Gee as captain and John Dyment as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Queen's
Soo
Pittsburg
John Dyment
Alex,Habbick
R. M. Butler
Hla Ryan
Sec
Treas
J. D. Milne
R. P. Rowe
Howard Gee
Fin
Com
D. W. LeRoy
A. Babbick
R Benth
Local Credit Sales and School Gratitude Note 1908
On Friday December 28 Janrr A Vanderburch to conduct an anchored gate sale at north half lot 6 con 1 fourteenth, auctioneered by Mr Hallett Canee and Tower W J Hallett. Students of Barrie Model School express thanks to Mrs Hallett for years of care and teaching, signing a heartfelt note dated December 14, 1908. Also mentions advertising for Beath of Crtendralow’s Soothing Syrup for teething and child relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janrr A. Vanderburch
Con
Vu.ey
Hallett
Tower
W. J. Hallett
B. Ai
Model School
Barrie
Ontario
fWe
Model Bohool
Lavail
Jsepvicea
Wrestow
Saranalow
Doras
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Merry Christmas
Cronan
Vey Whan
James ‘Owens
Allandale
Craig
Charels
at-the-Manse
Relive Ha
Abraham
Orange Hall
Boyes
Rev. L. MacLean
Thornton
Methodist Church
Lefroy
Jessie Allan
ANTEN_ MILLS
Mia
J. Caughton
Stayner
Mies’ M. Shanahan
Isaac Barnes
Craighurst
M. Coughlin
Minesing
O. L
Henry Stokes
Vespra
Stokes
Harry Rowell
Wilfred Dickey
Alex.Wilson
Rose
Rother Jr. Stokes
God
Tarner
Handel
Arn
George
Vickers
Santa’s
GEO. Vickers
America
Yuma
Fa' Hargaina
A. F. Garrett Barrie
Heintzman & Co. Pianos
Fernie Barrie
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