Barrie pavement cost study shows cement concrete option favored
A survey of towns including Meaford and Oshawa explores costs for two and a half miles of pavement at 20 feet width with 40 percent government funding. Meaford reports 8.39 dollars per square yard, gravel at 25 cents per cubic yard, 6 percent debenture interest, and 50 50 frontage tax split. Cement concrete is recommended as best and cheapest for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Meaford
Ans
Oshawa
Drug Act Violation Dismissed In Police Court Case
The Drug Act charge against W. J. McGuire and H. G. Robertson was dismissed by Magistrate Clark with costs reserved. A separate hearing for Consolidated Chemical Co. of Port Hope is set for February 10 in Barrie Police Court after evidence on tincture of iodine purchases. Abraham Lipowitch was fined for unsanitary premises and junk handling without a license, while a marketing notice advertises 40 to 60 cent sheet music and phonograph albums at Keenan & Kennedy's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Dager
Dominion
W. J. McGuire
Elmvale
H. G. Robertson
Barrie
Clark
Consolidated Chemical Co
Port Hope
Abraham Lipowitch
Collier Street
Abe
Solomon
New Athletic Club Opens with Seven Contests at Armories
The Garrison Indoor Athletic Association launched activities Monday night at the armories with seven events. Mayor Little, Rev W J Watt and Capt Whitby spoke on recreation and community athletic development. Wednesday nights become regular, with plans for a grand inauguration and joint council participation forthcoming.
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Garrison Indoor Athletic Association
Armories
Little
W. J. Watt
Capt. Whitby
Girdwood
Taxis Squares
Trail Ranger
Allandale
Dairy Advertisements and Local Notices From Barrie Old Ontario
Cream dairy buyers sought and organ sale offers announced. Keenan Kennedy and Be Robinsons advertise dairy supplies and organ rentals. C E Robinson and Sortis plan dairy partnership delivering pure milk from Stroud with emphasis on cleanliness and purity. Trial promised to convince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keenan & Kennedy
Robinson and Sons
C. E. Robinson
Sortis
Stroud
Barrie
Cotter KC Noted for Long Crown Attorney Service
J L R Cotter KC Crown Attorney for Simcoe County marks his eighty sixth birthday on January 26. Serving sixty years in the role, he may hold a Canadian record for continuous service. Born in 1836 in Youdal Ireland he came to Canada with his family in 1837 and built a long legal career from Barrie.
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J. L. R. Cotter
K.C
Simcoe County
Cotter
Canada
J. E. Farewell
Whitby
Ontario
Brown- Dorion
Midland
Barrie
James Laurence Rogerson Cotter
Youdal
Cork County
Ireland
Newmarket
Newmarket Grammar School
D’arcy Boulton
Toronto
J. J. Vance
H. B. Hopkins
County council to hold summer session in Orillia town
County Council votes nearly unanimously to locate the summer session in Orillia. The record shows past sessions in Barrie Collingwood and Orillia with occasional adjournments for records. Dedication ceremonies for the Barrie Soldiers Memorial are planned for June, and officials must avoid conflicts with the Orillia session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Council
Town OF
Orillia
Couns
Barrie
Collingwood
W. A. Sneath
Elmvale
Jas. Martin
Sunnidale
Reeve
Sneath
Innisfil
Vespra
Keenan Kennedy Public Stationery Line Featured
Keenan & Kennedy advertise a complete assortment of stationery and public school supplies papers and magazines in a local storefront. The ad highlights a broad range of products for schools and general use with affordable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keenan & Kennedy
W A Boys Named Conservative Party Chief Whip in Ottawa
W A Boys KC MP elect is named Chief Whip for the Conservative party and heads to Ottawa to organize party discipline for the new Parliament opening in March. The piece discusses seating, opposition dynamics with the Progressives, and the whip’s duties including maintaining party discipline and managing debates.
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W. A. Boys
K.C
Boys
Ottawa
T. A. Crerar
Mr. Crerar
Crerar
Toronto
Examiner
Country Club
Quebec
T R W Black Captures Bonspiel Title at Barrie Curling Fest
The third annual curling bonspiel hosted by Barrie and Barrie Thistle clubs saw 45 rinks and 86 games over two days. Underhill organized a smooth draw with no defaults, ice remained good, and Thos R W Black of Barbiette won by defeating Palmer of Bracebridge.
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Barrie
Barrie Thistle
S. G. Underhill
Churchill
Milton
Barbiette
Thos. R. W. Black
Palmer
Bracebridge
Flood Menace Prompts Drainage Action Request
County asks government to remove rapids on the Nottawasaga River to prevent spring floods over 30 000 acres in Flos Vespra and Sunnidale townships. Councillors Moore Wilson and J Martin to press for provincial drainage project under municipal act. Assessments would fall to townships and action stalled without government lead.
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Nottawasaga
Flos
Vespra
Sunnidale
Moore
Wilson
J. Martin
County Tax Rate Higher This Year
Simcoe County projects a seven mill tax rate this year, two mills above last year, requiring about $350,000 to run county business and $175,000 for highways. Education will rise nearly $10,000, and a $306,000 loan was authorized to cover anticipated heavy expenses. The council urged provincial and public works actions on highways and reforestation, with adjournment set for June 19 in Orillia.
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Simcoe
House of Refuge
Bradford
Severn River
Muskoka Sanitarium
Court House
Council Chambers
Nottawasaga
Couns
Moore
Lumsden
Orillia
Elmvale hosts B C I hockey team loss in 7 4 score
A B C I hockey squad visited Elmvale last Friday night and fell 7 to 4 to an older heavier opponent. Local lineup included Buster Clerk in goal Ted Jamieson and J Ross on defence J Dobson and C Hunter forwards C McMartin at centre Fred Billingsley and Harold Smith as subs. Principal Girdwood accompanied the team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C.I
Elmvale
Buster
Clerk
Ted Jamieson
J. Ross
J. Dobson
C. Hunter
C. McMartin
Fred Billingsley
Harold Smith
Girdwood
Upcoming Community Events and Notices
I O O F and Rebekah masquerade ball set for Friday March 17. Henderson's orchestra performs in Toronto. Big seven day auction at Reeve's Jewelry Store begins Wednesday February 8 at 7 30 p.m. Huntsville Band to perform February 23 at Grand Opera House. Trinity Parish Aid Valentine Tea February 14 at Mrs Hunter Kennedy’s Mary Street from 4 to 7 p.m. Public Library Hall hosts Bobby Burns talk February 7 by M B Tudhope under Woman's Canadian Club. Epworth League Valentine Social February 13 featuring Miss Bryson. 25 cent admission. Reform Association to organize Young Liberal Club February 6 at 8 p.m. at Vair's Banquet Hall. Dr L J Simpson president and W S Hambly secretary.
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I.O.O
Rebekah
Henderson
Toronto
Reeve
Huntsville
Canada
Grand Opera House
Barrie Women Teachers’ Associ
Trinity Parish Aid
Hunter Kennedy
Mary St
M. B. Tudhope
Bobby Burns
Public Library Hall
Woman’s Canadian Club
Epworth League of Central Methodist Church
Miss Bryson
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Farp
Finter
Iat Lay, H
J. L. R. Cotter, K.C
Keenan & Kennedy’s
Phonograph
NEW Athletic Club
G.I.A.A
Charlie McMartin
Arthur Walker
W. Leclaire
J. Curtis
Ross Cowan
Percy Barnes
Art Siigley
Alan Penny
Geo. Clark
Asan Penny
Progressives
T. R. W. Black
Hinds
Council
B.c.ii
Young Liberal Club
The
Reform Association
Vair’s
L. J. Simpson
W. S. Hambly
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