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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 31, 1914
Page
5
A list of Barrie homes for sale includes several new brick houses on Sanford Blake and Dunlop Streets with heating lighting and plumbing. Prices range from 700 to 2650 with easy terms and small down payments.
The notice advertises farms for sale in all parts of the county and money available to loan on farm lands. Inquiries directed to W. C. Thompson.
Kenny Ball acts as agent for first class fire and accident insurance companies. Dwelling house and contents insurance are specialties. Rates range from 50 to 90 cents per hundred for three years, depending on locality and construction. Office at 49 Mary Street. Phone 294.
Parish of Vespra details wartime religious observances on Sunday January 3 1915 with services at Midhurst Vespra and Minesing at listed times. It urges loyal subjects to observe the day set apart by His Majesty and to attend reverently.
The St Pauls Christmas Eve tree hosted by S S scholars was a success. Each child received a present and refreshments followed. George Richardson and Harry Webb from the 2nd Contingent, training in Toronto, visited with their families. Gladys Lennox, Herb Cook, Dr. Cook, and Mr Mrs Geo Dodson, and Ida Walker are mentioned visiting or staying locally amidst holiday gatherings.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Coulter and Miss Coulter of Toronto were guests of Mr John Coulter for Christmas. Miss Edith Wilson returned after three months in Saskatchewan. Lorne Gilpin visiting Toronto friends. Norman Sloan visiting at his father Wallace Sloan's home. Mr and Mrs H Pratt spent Christmas with Mr Reynolds. Miss Winnie Allan of Toronto visited sister Miss A J Allan. Miss Reive of Toronto visiting her brother Robert Reive. Miss Moir spent Christmas at Sunrise Sunnidale.
The school Christmas program drew a fair crowd despite a stormy day. Each child received a gift from the tree and proceeds totaled 15 dollars for library replenishment. Mrs. W. H. Martin hosted guests for Christmas. Family visits and travels occurred among local residents over the holiday.
Christmas greetings and visits across Guthrie feature many names from North Bay Hawkestone and Collingwood. Residents report holiday gatherings at the homes of Hunter Gilchrist Coates and Cald wells while local youths recover from injuries and S.F.C. members enjoy sleigh rides to Mam moth Rink.
Ivy residents and friends share holiday visits with Toronto and Barrie relatives. Local gatherings include the Ivy Thornton Telephone Co annual meeting with officers elected and a large turnout at the Orange Hall nomination event.
Miss Anne Kenny visits friends at Lindsay and other points during the holidays. Mr. E W Gough spends Christmas with relatives in Toronto and Rochester. Friends are glad Mr. W Luck is able to be out again after his accident.
Geo McCracken of Saskatoon is home for winter. varias: Mr and Mrs Donald Ferguson of London Xmas at Mrs Bell's. Norman Klink of Toronto Xmas at Jas Stribbell's. Mr and Mrs Sam Black and daughter of Newmarket and Susie McAteer of Toronto visit Mrs McAteer. Wm Hales of Lisle visits Dr West. Randolph West of Napanee Xmas at home. Misses Kate Eliza MecKeever Toronto and Earnest McKeever Midland Xmas at Mrs David McKeever's. While drawing saw legs for Mr Walkinshaw Frank Coulson has leg broken. Dee Coulson Xmas in Toronto. Miss Laura McMackon Owen Sound visiting. Miss Emma Kirby Toronto Xmas at home. Mr and Mrs Wilson Sutton Xmas with their son Herbert. West and Tar Bush attend funeral of G G Smith in Barrie. Eldon Latimer and Dan Coulson weekend with friends in Creemore. Miss W Bell and Mary Thorpe Newmarket visit Irene Redfern. Fred McCann visits Wm Greigg's. Robin Woods and daughter Cookstown Xmas at Jas Campbell's.
The Union Sunday School held a December 24 event in the school room, attended by scholars and school-connected persons, with unusually small turnout. A social evening with friends occurred at Mr. and Mrs. Pratt’s home to hear their Edison talking machine. Lina Moffatt and her Toronto brother visited. The McCabe, Pratt, Knapp, Burton, and Chappell families spent Christmas in the area and planned New Year’s visits.
Mrs J J Ferguson and Miss Laura spent Christmas with friends at Eady. Miss B Siigley of Toronto spent Xmas with the parental roof. W Dyer of Weyburn Sask renewing acquaintances here. Mr and Mrs G Young and family of Grenfel visited Sunday. Miss B Young of Toronto visited aunt Mrs Wm Bloxham. Mrs A Maley and son W Maley of Hamilton spent Christmas with Mrs Alfred Dyer. H Webb of Toronto visiting G Brown. Mr and Mrs J Tyndale and family of Toronto visiting here. Bob Redfern of Coppercliff visiting parental roof. Some drove to Churchill to nominations. Mr and Mrs S Reynolds and Miss Etna of Barrie spent Xmas with Mrs Geo Dyer. Floyde Dyer and sister Flora spent Sunday at Stroud. Miss Ethel Brown of Ivy spent Sunday with Miss Gladys Orrock. T E Speers M E Speers and Miss Maimie spent Sunday with cousin Mrs J R Jamieson Thornton. J Dunn of Toronto recently visited Isaac Speers. Miss Ethel Brooks spending holidays at home here. Minard's Liniment Cures Distemper.
Miss Mary McDonald of Toronto visits her brother Samuel McDonald. Mrs. Robert Hanna visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Arnold. Mr. Standon visits his daughter Mrs. Jas Lennox. There will be no Essa election this year. Friends mourn the death of Mrs. Wm Hornsberger formerly Miss McIntosh of Utopia.
Nebraskan community records a death of M Ney after a lingering illness. Local families T Flatt and family spent Christmas with friends in Adjala. Miss Mahe Ney remains bedridden while Mrs Chapman hosts relatives and Mae Flatt visits Adjala. Weather hampers mail delivery and local visits continue.
Ness and Booth families from Barrie and Toronto joined the McConkey and Jacks households for Christmas. Toronto visitors stressed the holiday at Thos Jacks home. The community extends sympathy to the Thompson family on M Mrs M Thompson's death. Toronto attendees at the funeral included Mrs Jack Murray Miss May Watson and Mr Frank Thompson. Herman Jack returns home after summer on the Great Lakes.
Mrs. R. Connell and Miss Emma Connell return home after Christmas with friends in Keswicke. D Beasley and daughter Ruth spend Christmas with friends at Roache Point. John Walker and family spend holidays with Mrs. Burney in Kirkfield. Maggie Mitchell returns home after time with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Mitchell. Capel the teacher holidays in Collingwood. Mrs. Munroe and son from Portage la Prairie visit T McCulloch family. John Bartholomew recovering from a foot injury. Katie Sinclair visits B Corbett. Mabel Sampson visits home over Christmas. Christmas concert by Guthrie Church Sunday School. Wm Sinclair family spend Christmas with Wm McArthur. Friends glad to see Maggie Graham out again. Jas Stoddart family visit Sampson home over Sunday.
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