Barrie Stirs Over Oro and Tiny Election Outcomes
In Oro and surrounding townships the January 1915 election produced low turnout with some results and council shifts. James W. Crawford tied for first, M. Mahoney took third, and notable votes favored a $1000 relief fund and a plebiscite approving married women’s municipal franchise. Reeve McLeod received recognition for road and sewer work, with critics noting rising taxes since 1909.
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Oro
James W. Crawford
Conn. McKinlay
M. Mahoney
Conn. Smith
Edgar
Farm land sales and loans offered by W C Thompson
When you want to sell your farm call on W C Thompson who specializes in selling land and also provides farm loans. Located at 15 Owen &J with telephone 288a.
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W. C. Thompson
Owen &J
County Council gains and losses in Barrie election
The county council saw incumbents largely re-elected while Barrie fared poorly with several defeats. Notable shifts include Reeve McLeod of Orillia and Deputy Reeve McLean of Barrie losing, Lovering of Matchedash barely retaining his seat, and J. J. Goldie replacing F. B. Elliott. A later marriage and a poultry show armory fire also appear.
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Orillia
Goffatt
Robt. Curran
News-Letter
Phil McLeod
McNab
Crawford
Doyle
Woon
Thomson
Eaton
Frost
Cramp
Carss
Baird
Tudhope
Long
Cooke
Swinton
Pomeroy
Tiny
Henry Downer
W. SS. Robins
J. T. Simpson
Nottawasaga
Isaac Scott
E. Jamieson
Walter Smith
Robert Giffin
Angus Campbell
Penetanguishene
A. H Spohn
F. H. Corbeau
W. F. Beck
Art Gendron
R. Gendron
I. Desroches
C. A. McGibbon
Geo. Robinson
J. B. Jenning
Barrie
Reeve McLeod
McLean
Warnica
Innisfil
Overend
Medonte
Reeve Lovering
Matchedash
F. B. Elliott
J. J. Goldie
Warden Wood
Paul West
Gilford
Wm. Selby
Middleton
H. B. Jeffs
Bond Head
Somerville
Messrs. Bennett and
Soules
County Council
Adjala
Jno. Walsh
Alliston
Bradford
A. E. Scanlon
J. H. Bennett
W. I. Soules
Beeton
H. J. Law
Collingwood
W. A. Tom
D. A. Bell
Creemore
George Coupland
Coldwater
W. H. Manning
Essa
Tay—J. Stafford
L. 8. Taylor
Tessorontio
Jos. Pulford
Tottenham
A. P. Potter
Vespra
Chas Wattie
Alex. Wilson
Victoria Harbour
J. Duckworth
West Gwillimbury
Pretty wedding in Fergusonvale as Annie Ethel Richardson weds A W Little
The ceremony at the Richardson home on New Year’s Day united Annie Ethel Richardson of Fergusonvale Ont and A W Little of Fesserton Ont. Rev R C McDermid officiated under evergreens and holly. The bride wore white brocaded satin with an embroidered veil and Juliet cap. The groom was supported by Joseph Edmonds as Marion Andrews served as flower girl. Janet C Richardson led the playing and singing of Because before the couple departed for Toronto and other destinations.
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St. James
Shereh Crown Hill
Catherine
BR. F. Caldwell
Henry Pigott
A. W. Bell
Maud Sturgess
E. R. James
Omemee
Agnes
Joseph Edmonds
Marion Andrews
Janet C. Richardson
Toronto
War Sermons Continued in Baptist Church Next Sunday
The Baptist Church continues its war character sketches with the subject "Admiral Jellicoe" or "Why Britannia Rules the Waves." This fifth lecture invites visitors to attend Sunday evening services.
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Baptist Church
Jellicoe
Wedding Bells At Orchardholme Latimer Home
Margaret McConkey Latimer wed Alfred Lloyd Webb of Innisfil in Stroud under evergreens with white roses. Rev Wm Clements officiated. Mildred Webb played the wedding march. Eighty five guests attended a lavish reception before the couple, who plan to reside at lot 22 concession 12, returning after February 1.
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Mildred Webb
Pretty wedding at Midhurst Presbyterian Church
Miss Margaret Orok wed Mr. William Parks of North Cobalt in Midhurst on Dec 30. The ceremony at 10:30 saw Miss Myrtle Coutts play the wedding march and Rev. A G Shepherd officiate. Guests later attended a sumptuous dinner at the bride’s parents while gifts included a necklace from the groom.
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Presbyterian Church
Midhurst
Margaret
William Orok
William Parks
North Cobalt
Myrtle Coutts
A. G. Shepherd
Angus
J. Wattie
W. Orok
Missr
Ferris
Barred Rocks lead in exhibition shows under Mitch ell and Bricker
In Barred Rocks W L Mitch ell won 1st and 2nd hen 1st and 2nd pullet 1st cockerel and related specials. A C Bricker took 2nd cock 1st hen 1st cockerel 1st pullet 2nd pen oak and bronze shield for best White Orpington collection and silk badge for best W O pullet. A F A Malcomson’s White Rocks captured ist hen ist cockerel and 3rd pullet. White Cochin Bantams earned 2nd cork ist hen and ist cockerel. In pigeons Jacobins won ist hen 2nd and 3rd cock and Pouter hens placed two ist and two 2nds.
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Barred Rocks
W. L. Mitchell
A. C. Bricker
The Farmers Business Sun Offers Profitable Outlook
A provincial publication urges farmers to read the Weekly Sun for business insight as wartime crop shortages in Europe boost demand in Canada. It promises market knowledge, better sales, and cost-effective subscription renewal to capture higher profits.
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Europe
Canada
Sun
Ontario
City student questions dairy humor in class
A city girl in an Agricultural College course on How to Increase the Milk Flow asks after a lecture how long to beat a cow before she will give whipped cream. The remark elicits laughter and is noted by the judge.
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Agricultural College
Start the Year Right Sub Script for Carrie’s Paper
Sub script notice urges readers to begin the New Year with Carrie’s Best Newspaper Barrie Examiner and Saturday Morning. Encourages new subscriptions and early renewals with rates of $1.00 per year in Canada and $1.50 in the United States.
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Barrie Examiner
Best Eyes
Barrie
Canada
Carrie
United States
Feeding Hogs for Profit Competition Winners Named
Cecil Robertson of Barrie won the Feeding Hogs for Profit contest and will advance to Guelph with Acre Profit winners. Future summer events include Acre Profit and Baby Beef contests. Eligible entrants include young men who completed a month course by the District representative.
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Cecil Robertson
Barrie
Guelph
Alliston
J. Laughland
Collingwood
Acre Profit Competition Spurs Potato Growers at Barrie Course
Young men attending a Barrie agricul ture course competed to determine the cost and profit of growing an acre of potatoes. Prizes covered transport and living expenses for a Stock and Seed Judging course at Guelph. Winners from Simcoe County will start at Guelph on the 15th. results show costs and yields from 160 rivings, with detailed expense items and marketable vs cull yields.
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Barrie
O.ac
Guelph
Simcoe County
George D Coutta
Midhurst
Ira O. Partridge
Ariek
Col Currie In Motor Wreck Near Salisbury England
Col J A Currie M P for North Simcoe escaped unharmed when a car carrying him Col R E W Turner and Col Burland overturned at forty mph near Salisbury. Turner suffered serious injuries including a broken collarbone and ribs. Burland had minor injuries while Currie and others were returning to camp after training on the Isle of Wight.
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J. A. Currie
North Simcoe
England
R. E. W. Turner
V.C
D.S.O
Highland Brigade
Salisbury
John Currie
Toronto
Burland
Montreal
Currie
Isle of Wight
Reading That Pays in Local Store News
The store news section highlights benefits of reading game plans and ads. It notes that in store services, live advertising complements traditional promotions to boost customer engagement. It presents a compact snapshot of how reading material supports sales activities.
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Innisfit
Coleman
Barr
Spencer
Tom
Bell
Finlay
Hugh Currie
Gilpin
Patton
Bryan
Clark
Williams
McAuslan
Foreman
Carmichael
Allen
Bailey
Barnes
Board of Education
Fryer
Mcleod
J. G Miller Sams
Sascis
Robert Curran
Reeve
Eben. Todd
Ash
G Cc
Allan
W H Martin
Geo. Leslie
T. Cook
Geo. Dyer
Hindle’s
Bethesedda
Churchill
Lefroy
Thornton
Stroud
Leonard's
Holly
Painswick
Big Bay Point
Cookstown
F. H. Ball
Alex. McArthur
Manwticy
McKinlay
Smith
Patriotic Grant
Oake
Crown
Clowes
Town Hall
Rugby
Jarratt’s
Iside Gartie
Gary
Sie
Trinie
Percy Bacon
The
Poultry Association
Jin
Webb—Latimer
Orok
Col. Currie
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