Assizes Open With Dismissals Settlements and a New Clerk
At the Spring Assizes before Mr Justice Latchford trials proceeded with one case dismissed for lack of appearance and later restored, another settled for 2500 plus costs payable by insurers, and two matters proceeding with judgments reserved. Injuries from a CP railway accident were attributed to alleged fence neglect, with the judge ruling against the claim for a fence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Jackson
Orillia
William Jackson
C.P.R
J. T. Mulcahy
Colborne Street
Hurubese
Orillia Power and Light Commission
Barrie Public Meeting Sets $20,000 Fund Drive Next Month
A Barrie meeting in the Police Court Chamber planned a 1917 campaign for the Canadian Patriotic Fund. Beecroft reported Barrie has contributed about $25,310 to the Central Fund, with $24,000 issued through the Barrie Branch and $4,000 unpaid subscriptions due, aiming near $30,000. An executive committee was formed and the March drive target set at $20,000.
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Police Court
Canadian Patriotic Fund
Beecroft
Barrie
Central Fund
Herbert Ames
Simecoe
Miller
Patriotic League
A. S. Fraser
J. F. Jackson
Ed. Byrne
Big Night at Rink on February 28
A city rink hosts a major event on February 28 featuring eighteen band numbers. Local acts perform across the program as fans gather for the venue’s premier night.
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Rink
Barrie And Allandale Post Office Receipts And Totals
Postmaster General report for year ending March 31 1916 lists Barrie gross revenue 23362.77 with 76750.54 money orders issued and 96599.53 paid. Postal notes 13638.63. Barrie compensation 422.88 forwarding 156.00 salary 4872. Allandale revenue 3591.40 with 37949.00 money orders issued and 10146.79 paid. Postal notes 4417.40 compensation 163.07 salary 927.00 forwarding 37.75 rent allowance 425.00.
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Barrie
P.M
Allandale
Longstanding competition wins by city teams
A historical record lists yearly victories from 1905 to 1917. Orillia shows numerous wins with shots ranging from 6 to 45, while Barrie claims wins in 1907, 1912, and 1917. The open competition began 13 years prior to 1905.
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Orillia
Barrie
New Brigadier Appointed for 2nd Infantry Brigade
General Logie names Lieut.-Col. J. B. McPhee of Barrie as brigadier of the 2nd Infantry Brigade with headquarters at Jesse Ketchum School Toronto. He succeeds Col. Donald who resigned for ill health. Col. Belson remains on sick leave necessitating the appointment.
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2Nd Infantry Brigade
Logie
J. B. McPhee
Barrie
477Th
Simcoe Battalion
2Nd Brigade
Jesse Ketchum School
Toronto
McPhee
Donald
Belson
G G Smith & Co Furniture Sale Delayed by Freight Embargo
G G Smith & Co announces a delayed February Furniture Sale due to freight embargoes. Davenports and brass beds stock not yet received. customers are urged to watch this paper for arrival notices while the current stock on display offers bargains. Located at corner Collier and Bayfield Streets.
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G.G. Smith & Co
G. G. Smith & Co
Collier Ai
Bayfield Sts
Rapid progress at Camp Borden aviation plant
Work on the New Department at Camp Borden advances swiftly as Col. Bob Low oversees daily activity. Railway lines, hangars, and a string of 66 by 120 foot buildings rise rapidly, with dynamite root removal and extensive road and utility work planned to connect the aviation field to infantry headquarters. French workers from Quebec sleep and work on site amid growing facilities and electrification. In town, Strathdee’s dance in the Town Hall showcased festive decor and strong turnout, with Sergt. B W Pitt leading the organizing committee to a successful evening.
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Camp Borden
Old Pine Plains
Bob Low
Alliston
Lisle
Quebec
177Th Bn
Strathdee
B. W. Pitt
Reverend J S Duncan Recalled From Lucknow Campaign
Lucknow clergyman Reverend J S Duncan, who spoke at St Andrew's last summer, has been summoned to the Sao in connection with the latest campaign.
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J. S. Duncan
Lucknow
St. Andrew’s
Sao
Death of Thos Hurst in Innisfil at 53
Thomas Hurst died at his home in the 12th Concession Innisfil on Sunday February 18 aged 53 after a four week illness from brain abscesses. He leaves wife Sarah Warnica and five children. Funeral Wednesday at St Pauls Church Innisfil then Stroud Cemetery beside an infant son. Rev R J W Perry officiated. Pallbearers were old neighbors Geo Quantz Thomas Calder John Hubbert Wm Lockhart Samuel Switzer and Wm Hunter.
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Thomas Hurst
Innisfil
Sarah Warnica
St. Paul’s Church
Stroud Cemetery
R. J. W. Perry
Geo. Quantz
Thos. Calder
John Hubbert
Wm Lockhart
Samuel Switzer
Wm. Hunter
Death of Max Foster Morton
Deep sympathy goes to Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Morton on the death of their second son Max Foster Morton at Royal Victoria Hospital. He fell ill with appendicitis, surgery followed, but complications proved fatal. A private funeral at Union Cemetery was held Tuesday, with Rev. H. D. Raymond and BC I Cadets paying respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Morton
Max Foster
Royal Victoria Hospital
B.C.I
Union Cemetery
H. D. Raymond
Barrie Planing Mill Ladder Fall Breaks Worker
Walter Patterson suffered a broken right leg below the hip after a ladder slipped while he moved from the engine room roof to the main roof at the Barrie Planing Mill Tuesday afternoon. He fell when the ladder gave way.
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Walter Patterson
Barrie Planing Mill
Price Increase for Examiner and Saturday Morning
The paper announces a raise to $1.50 per year for either renewals or new subscriptions. Before enforcing the change a three month notice was given and individual nonrenewal notices mailed. The rise reflects higher newsprint costs, with a 51 percent year over year increase.
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Examiner
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Barrie Examiner Des We Oo Coven
Swamis
Canada
E. S. Lally
S. Wesley
Edmund §. Lally
RED Cross
A. F. A. Malcomson
Treas. Barrie
Campaign For Patriotic Fund
Milne
Beck Trophy
Stroud
Phil
Love
J. D. Milne
Barrie Thistles
A. Malcomson
Stephens
Joe
Knights of Stone
Besom
W. G. Malcomson
W. A. Boys
A.F
Malcomson
R. A. Stephens
Harry Hook
R. W. Payne
Phil. Love
Ben Webb
OPERA
F. Stuart-Whyte
P. O
Aviation
Thos. Hurst
Max. Morton
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