Contests Heat Up in Townships Across Region
Voters in Essa Tiny and many townships face acclamations or tight races for reeve deputy and council seats. In Innisfil Oro Sunnidale Flos Ves pra Tay Medonte and Orillia Township candidates compete with some acclamations noted. Key figures include J Walter Thompson and D McKinlay with ex Reeve F H Ball and others vying for deputy or council roles.
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Essa
Tiny
Vespra Tossorontio
Adjala
West Gwillimbury
Tecumseth
Medonte
Innisfil
Oro
J. Walter Thompson
D. McKinlay
F. H. Ball
Train
T. E. Smith
Flos
P. A. Coughlin
Jos. Drysdale
Ed. Jamieson
James Jardine
Geo. Glover
Tay
Levi Taylor
Chas
Gratrix
Leslie Archer
Robert Rose
Matchedash
Teecumseth
Thos
Fleming
Cyrus Dunham
Poultry Show Surges to Record Event in Barrie
The third annual Barrie Poultry Association show closed at Town Hall with over 500 birds exhibited from 440 entries. Chief judge Richard Oke lauded overall quality, Wyandotte wins went to W. J. Crompton, and A. C. Bricker praised organizers for a larger, better attendance than prior years.
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Town Hall
Barrie Poultry Association
A. GC. Bricker
Richard Oke
London
A. Hutchinson
W. J. Crompton
Wyandotte
A. C. Bricker
D. M. Mitchell
Secy.Treas
Chas. Kelly
J. H. Wilson
A. G. Walker
W. H. Tooth
A. F. A. Malcomson
Cha
New Year Dance At Odd Fellows Temple
Advertisement notes 2 cents per v-ROK and 52 cents total for admission. Event planned New Year’s night at Oddfellows Temple Collier Street under I O C F and Rebekahs auspices.
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Oddfellows’ Temple
Collier St
I.0.c.f
Rebekahs
Barrie's Christmas Mail Reaches Historic Volumes
Postmaster Thompson Crew notes Barrie's post office handled the largest Christmas mail season to date with over 15 000 letters and 32 bags of parcels on Christmas morning. He adds that 130 mail bags were sent out Wednesday and Thursday, creating a demand for extra staff.
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Thompson
Examiner
Christmas Cheer Distributed by St George's Society
The St George's Society distributed Christmas cheer with 170 in cash and goods this year. Forty one hampers were filled for needy residents and delivered Saturday and Monday, with grateful recipients. The committee included Dr. Little, V Knight, H A Sims, and H C Channen.
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St. George’s Society
Dr. Little
V. Knight
H. A. Sims
Sect
H. C. Channen
Treas
Innisfil Essa 1923 Reeve and council nominees listed
Essa's legislators for 1923 were returned without contest with Reeve Geo L Davis, Deputy Reeve Charles Denney, and councillors John W Jennett Ernest Morrison Norman Coxworth named after proposals and seconders. Banting withdrew in favor of Davis.
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Medonte
Geo. Overend
John Bell
Chas. Sullivan
Clifford Devitt
Thos. Wyley
Clarence Buchanan
Orillia
Essa
Geo. L. Davis
J. J. D. Banting
R. Adams
Dr. Banting
Mr. Davis
Charles Denney
R. L. Lowrie
A. W. Morris
John W. Jennett
L. R. Arnold
David McCann
Ernest Morrison
W. L. Dunn
W. N. Murphy
Norman Coxworth
Jas. A. Lennox
For All Its Readers Far and Wear The Battie Eramier
The message wishes readers health happiness and prosperity in 1923 with a tone of goodwill and seasonal goodwill across the community.
Barrie Mayoral Contest Draws Battle After Nomination Surge
In Barrie 1928 municipal race, T R Huxtable challenges Mayor Little who initially faced no contest. Reeve Fisher and First Deputy Rusk contend for reeveship while aldermen and school board members seek seats across wards with several incumbents running. Newly nominated candidates and incumbents appear in capitals.
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Barrie
Little
T. R. Huxtable
Reeve Fisher
Rusk
Ald
L Frank Hill
H. G. Robertson
Oliver B. Patterson
Mayor and critics clash at public meeting on platform
Friday night in the Town Hall featured Mayor Little trading barbs with Alderman Byrne and T R Huxtable during municipal nomination discussions. The session covered finances, debt, street plans, garbage collection, lighting upgrades, and a proposed ratepayer question set for December 29. Barrie road wear and regional traffic were also highlighted.
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Little
Ald. Byrne
T. R. Huxtable
W. A. Boys
Barrie
Soldiers’ Memorial
Bennett
Reeve Fisher
Camp Borden
Collingwood
Midland
Orillia
F. C. Biggs
Local Officials and Councillors Listed in Tecumseth Adjala Reports
Tecumseth Reeve Cyrus Dunham with deputy Barry Jebb and councillors W J Jackson Walter Potter and Robi Wray noted. Adjala Reeve Thomas Goodeve with councillors James Rowan George Patterson James Doyle and Alexander Ward listed. Continued on page 12.
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Reeve
T. E. Smith
Amos Train
Philip A. Coughlin
Joseph Drysdale
James Dawson Ansley
Marshall Langman
Robi. Martin
Wm. F. Scott
Barry Jebb
Acc
W. J. Jackson
Wal
Ter Potter
Robi. Wray
Adjala Reeve
tThos
Goodeve
Jas. Rowan
George Patterson
J. C. Doyle
Alex. Ward
Barrie Kiwanis Deliver Christmas Cheer to 130 Kiddies
The Barrie Kiwanis Club distributed over 130 parcels on Christmas Eve, each with gifts toys and candy, plus three large hampers for soldier settlers at Hawkesstone and Dalston. Names of needy families came through Beverly Hay of London and women volunteers organized purchasing and packing.
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Hawkestone
Dalston
Beverly Hay
London
Barrie Club
E. G. Turnbull
F. H. Hurlburt
G. O. Cameron
W. H. Kennedy
A. Patterson
G. D. Hubbard
H. E. Jory
D. Quinlan
W. R. King
A. G. MacLellan
W. C. Walls
Barrie man dies after fog collision near Woodstock
Cecil R. Brownlee of Barrie dies from a head-on crash with a wagon team in heavy fog near Woodstock. His wife survives. Brownlee had worked nine years for McCormick Manufacturing Co. and was 82. Funeral held in London with Collier Street representatives.
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Barrie
London
Cecil Brownlee
Elizabeth St
Woodstock
Woodstick
Brownlee
Herbert Zinn
Innerkip
Zinn
Woodstock General
McCormick Manufacturing Co
McCormicks
Bell Telephone Co
Emma Kidner
Dr. Jamieson
Simcoe House
Collier St. Methodist Church
1.C.C.F
William Kidner
York St
Garbutt
Dundas Centre Methodist Church
Bothwell
Ont
Darcy Gauley
C. W. Flynn
G. Brownlee
Delbert
Flora Brownlee
Shetland
Two Days Left in Barrie Clothing Sale
Announcement from W. C. Hunter Clothing Co. Barrie urges shoppers to hurry for the last two days of the holiday sale ending Saturday, Dec. 30. Stock has been cleared of broken lines at deep discounts and customers are thanked for making it a success.
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W. C. Hunter Clothing Co
Barrie
Reeve Fisher Touted To Guide Blake Street Expansion
The town weighs a major roads proposition as Reeve Fisher, with extensive business experience, is urged to oversee the expansion of two additional blocks on Blake Street to achieve a $35,000 saving for Barrie.
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Blake St
Barrie
Reeve Fisher
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Vespra
Midhurst
Chas. Wattie
Chas. Harris
J. W. Orchard
Alex. H. Wilson
Grant Knapp
Chas. Miller James Doran
Albert. Orchard
Jermey
Jay Walker
Wm. Johnston
Jas. Hawkins
Wm. Blackwell
Wm. Elliott
Wm. Lawrence
Harry Cox
Manford Horne
W. E. Rowe
J.D. Neilly
W. T. Grant
W. J. Hounsome
Ed. Kneeshaw
W. J. Steele
Frank Thompson
Paul R. West
Edgar Evans
Arthur Freeman
Clarence Wood
Harry Wilson
James Martin
Jos. Spicher
Herbert Barker
William Mansbridge
Thos. Bates
R. E. Baycroft
Donald Buie
Gordon Moir
David Davidson
John Buie, Jr
John A. Porter
M. McBride
Geo. Culham
J. M. Huth
Harry Lawrence
Robt. Legate
Donald McKinlay
Walter Thompson
M. Mahoney
John A. McDuff
Mahoney
Mr. McDuff
Herbert J. Crawford
James W. Crawford
I. H. Luck
I. T. McMahon
P. O
D. H. Coleman
R. A. Sutherland
W. H. Martin
G. C. Allan
Geo. Leslie
Geo. Arnold
S. H. Reynolds
R. D. Henry
Thos. Cook
Vital M. Trombley
John Little
S. J. Fishery
L. Frank Hill
Oliver Patterson
E. J. Byrne
Chas. Lower
W. O. McKinnon
W. A. Miller
A. E. Whitby
W. R. Wiles
Vv. Geo. GC
M. B. Holmes
W. O. Partridge
Ald. Tyrer
Dr. Wallwin
W.J. Gracey
J. H. Bennett
Public Utilities Board
Board of Education
Tom Brown
W. A. Hart
Thomas R. Huxtable
Shrubsole
J. L. Williams
John Littl
Owan J.craig
William Lowe
Lowe John F. Craig
W. R. Wiles J Frank Jackson
Underhill
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Herbe G. Robertson
G. B. McLean
McMartin
R. A. DeHart
O. Williams
M. I. B. Holmes
William C. Walls Ce
J.wisdom
W. R
King Aldermen Ward
William Bell
Alvin C. Bricker
Ce DeHart
George C Coles
H G. Robertson
Maitland B. Holmes
J. Shrubsole
Alexander McCuaig
Alex. Cowan Thomas R. Huxtable
Albert Hirsehey
Harold Dyment
Crave J
F. Jackson
Edward T. Tyrer
Reuben Web
James B. Dougall
J. A
Richard J. Wolfenden
J. Shrubsole Aldermen Ward
Albert E. Whitby
Alex. Cowan
William R. Wiles
S. Blackmore Thomas Pearce
Wilfred Knowles
Albert Paddison
S. N. Hurst
John Marshall
Charles W. Poucher
Thomas C. Royce
Thomas Pearce
William J. Gracey
J. D. Wisdom
W. Rusk Water & Light
John H. Bennett
J. F. Jackson Archie H. Goodall
W. R. King Samuel Blackmore
J. F. Jackson
E.T. Tyrer
Albert J. Sarjeant
E. T. Tyrer
Rae
P . My
J. McMartin
T. Keeley
B. D
O’neill G.,b. McLean
Hwisss
S. G. Underhill
S. G
Alex. Cowan T. R. Huxtable
J. F. Craig
R. J. Sprott McLaren J. A. J. F. Murphy
J.f.craig
S. Blackmore
E. H. G. Robertson
Cyrus Dunham and
Thos. Fleming
Barrie Kiwanians
The
Barrie Kiwanis Club
Ceci R. Brownlee
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