Nominations Outingés and Town Finance Review
The meeting notes Nominees for a seventh term Waterend Light Commissioner and town officials reviewing electric costs and sewage plans. Mayor Bennett defends finances and G T R agreement while ward issues and park spending are debated by Wair and others. Council members pledge to push for industry, Dyment Foundry, and CPR access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betcroft
Waterend
Barrie
Orillia
Bennett
G.T.R
Gomis
Board of Health
Provincial Board of Health
Thun
Wair
Pst
Queen’s Park
Bir. Vair
Mr. Vair
Donald Ross
A. C. Garden
J.F. Jackson
Ofice
Caldwell
R. A. Stephens
Dyment Foundry
Dyment
A. E. Stapleton
Board of Works
Wm. Bothwell
Barrie bowlers vs Toronto team in mixed games
On Tuesday evening local bowlers faced a Toronto team featuring two former Barrie players, Herbert and James Whaley. Toronto won six of eight games though D W Leroy and W D Simon beat Alex Boyd and Gordon Allen in singles. The night closed with an oyster supper for contestants and a wedding notice for John Johnston and Jennie Duncan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Barrie
Herbert
James
Whaley
Torontonians
D. W. Leroy
W. D. Simon
Alex Boyd
Gordon Allen
A. D. Simon
Civic rituals and dignities across Victorian towns
The article surveys ornate mayoral ceremonies in England, noting rings, canes, and chains of office in Chester, York, Bournemouth, Hanley, Grantham, Dunstable, Wycombe, Birmingham, and more. It mentions the mayoral oath, boundary rites, and a bellman’s toll, plus a portrait album in Birmingham’s council records. It then shifts to Sir James Charles Mathew, highlighting his quick rulings, opposition to harsh sentences, and a famed dictum about affidavits, with a quip about a money lender and “Pigeons!” as a cross-examination moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
el Cies
Chichester
York
Bournemouth
Hanley
Grantham
Dunstable
Thia
Judea
James Charles Mathew
Justice of Appeal
James
When the Clock Stopped and Papua Labour Policy
The article recalls Big Ben stopping thrice due to snow on the hands, plus a 1261 omen when the clock struck over 100. It notes 1896 Gladstone speech stoppage seen as omen, likely lubrication issue. It then reports Papua Government insisting male natives aged set years work one month yearly without pay or face up to six months hard labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gladstone
Ireland
Papua
Mysterious Crime In Egypt Near Alexandria
A Russian officer named Zimernow, a woman, and a little girl were found murdered in a secluded cottage near Alexandria. The crime appears committed by He douins who inhabit the district, and a man has been arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Zimernow
Alexandria
Hedouins
Secretaries Lead Scuday Meeting in Railway Ward Notes
The Railway Ward YMG notes a Sunday gathering with 45 attendees and strong male interest. C M Copeland discusses four fools and the wise mas, War. Piach conducts singing, and a hymn book for women is used. A Shiloh’s care line and a Burton Ave Sunday School cantata, Santa Claus Doings, drew a large audience, with Beatrice Brugtos and others delivering solos and lively numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Ooys
Reno
Evans
Iate
Sir-Brake
Buf
Jerry Wardman
Burton Ave
Merbodict
Eveoloy
Lacy
Margaret
Alice
Maud
Barton
Florence
May
Beatrice Brugtos
Bease Evnor
Gertie Kzaras
Flossie
Geo. Hall
Uncla Lapy
Mocbh
Io Turem
Canadas
Aliea Johnson
Amarica
Robert Owens
Japan
Trane Yaunders
Liberty
Grace Small
Ireland
Vernon Rusk
China
Clarence Toaz
Egylet Minnie Lowe
Germany
Roy Smith
England
Clara Curtis
United States
Robert Dungatt
Cartia
Lilia Cooper
Credit Sales Auction Notice at West Farm
Tuesday January 12 A H West will sell by public auction his farm stock and farm implements at W 4lot 18 com 4 Oro. Auctioneer W A McConkey to conduct the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. West
Oro
W.A. McConkey
Minard's Liniment Cites Grippes and Inflammation Relief
A brief testimonial from Wm. A. Bhuichinson praises Minard's Liniment for severe grippe bouts and inflammatory conditions, noting repeated effectiveness and expressing gratitude to the company.
Old Master Found Discovers Hals Portrait Sold for 125000
A rediscovered Frans Hals portrait, long unknown, is now owned by the British National Gallery for 125000 dollars. Lord Talbot de Malahide once held the painting. Mr. Buttery of the National Gallery arranged its cleaning and transfer to London for purchase. The article notes an annual grant range but truncates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaner
Frans Hals
British National Gallery
Lord Talbot de Malahide
Mr. Buttery
National Gallery
Malahide Castle
Dublin
Buttery
Talbot de Malahide
Lonvoted
A Sporting Duke in the Crowd at Westnetse Meeting
An uneven fragment notes a sportsman of note, mentioning a duke like figure in a crowd at a Westnetse meeting. It hints at a marriage and a substantial sum of money, but the text is incomplete and unclear on specifics beyond general references to people and money.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ieee
Isabella Fox
J. Maxwell
Barrie Hotel
The
Kennedy School
Adelaide Street
Ontario
Col
Leve
Marefep Johnston—Duncan
Shiloh
Allen Brustow
Jack Frost
Santa Claus
Santa Clara
Allee Wice
Sarptiafeg
Santa
Beatrice Johnson
Beatrice Branton
Marion Evers
Florence Branton
Viola Dolson
Pat
Maggie Doonett
Minard
Bhuicainson
Srany
Vickers
Evelyn Boag
Vernon Farr
Air Ris
Ers Boag
Vernon Marr
Clarence Dyment
Harrie
Jack Rodgers
Karclay Ness
Ben Brown
Lyle Jennet
Ivy T
al McDonald
Geo. Vickers
Hipaa
California
Mexico
Florida
South
Grand Trank
A. MacNabs
MacLaren
Bay
Cobalt Central Gifford
Rochester Maple Leaf
Farmer’s Advocate
Mome
Ont
W. C. Andrew
Bexgley
Cardrace
Wes Wegans
Horseshoe No
Bayfield Strest
Boss Street
Jobs Barr
J. E. Dickie Carter
J. A. Fraser's Grocery
Elizabeth St
P. O
MOTOR
A. B. Thomas
Queen’s Barber Shop
W. J. Nottingham
Prew Harbor Shop
Simcoe
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