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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1924
Page
1
County Treasurer Coleman closes the year with a surplus of 995.68 in current assets versus current liabilities. Total payments reach 574 175.28 after loan deductions, funded mainly by government grants and fees rather than levies. Major expenditures include roads and schools with detailed breakdowns.
Mrs John Harris cosy rooms drew a full audience for the January W C T U meeting in which W J Stewart M A of the Saskatchewan Liquor Commission warned that indifference harms the prohibition cause. He noted half truths from moderationists and cited Manitoba revenue from government sale while ignoring liquor investment and difficulty securing convictions in Regina. A vote of thanks followed and Rev G A Brown closed with prayer as tea was served.
Orange Hall Allandale hosts a cuchre and dance Friday January 18 as the L O B A plans a social event. Also a big sale at Hunters continues January 9 to 19 with extensive discounts and music to attract shoppers. The Barrie W C Hunter Clothing Co advertises a music filled sale and theatre style cantata by Collier Street Methodist choir on Monday January 14 at 8 15 p m with performances and organ selections from Saviour and King to Messiah pieces.
Barrie council 1924 slate lists Mayor J F Craig Reeve Wm Rusk 1st Deputy W A Lowe 2nd Deputy C W Poucher. Aldermen Ward I T R Huxtable A C Bricker Ward II A F A Malcomson F C Lower Ward II Hy Litster E T Tyrer Ward IV W C Partridge Dr H Wallwin Hook Ward VI W J Gracey A G Walker.
A reader from Shanty Bay requests cancellation of an advertisement for a cow sale. The cow had been sold the day after the paper issued. The Examiner for results highlights its wide circulation.
Barrie juniors defeated Bradford 8 to 3 in a Junior O.H.A. match on Thursday night. Key performers included Emms with four goals, Powell and Garvin contributing, while Bradford’s Evans stood out but teammates struggled to finish plays.
In Barrie the 1924 council election produced notable gains for new faces while six veterans return. Aldermen Bricker Lower Partridge Wallwin Wiles Gracey hold seats. Malcomson Litster Hook mostly returnees. Mayor Craig leads. Rusk wins reeve by 528 over Patterson. Ward by ward tallies show shifts, with Huxtable making history as the first woman trustee on the public school board.
A fragmentary notice offers a Ford truck for sale with a good body and wood. The text mentions Bryants Confectionery and Bunly Be fondee Fuel Co with cryptic figures and an address line 801 962. The garbled entry lacks clear details but implies a commerce item in a local classifieds page.
Barrie council announces a regular session on Monday at 11 am and a second meeting at 7 30 pm confirming the daily municipal agenda and public access.
Peter Foley, about 60, faced Police Magistrate Jeffs on a vagancy charge after being found at Craigvale. He could not recall his name, origin, or destination, carried a suitcase labeled Peter Foley of Toronto, and was remanded to Friday for further identity work.
At Barrie Presbytery meeting the Church Union Committee proposal to appoint a committee to promote congregational union was discussed and no action was taken. Knox Church Midland to celebrate jubilee in March with representatives named. St Johns Coulsons Hill authorized to inspect its manse. Revs Campbell Brown and Watt to form standing committees and report in March at Allandale Church.
The Barrie Presbytery sustained the unanimous call from the Presbyterian churches of Oro in favor of Rev. C Graham Jones of Belgrade with provisional settlement to be fixed by moderator and clerk. Geor A Brown to preside and induct. John Davey of Cree more to preach. Neil Campbell to address the minister. W J Watt to address the people.
The Warren Organ Co factory on Maple Ave reports rapid progress with the roof completed and furnaces installed to dry the building. Hardwood floors will follow, then machines, with operations expected to begin in about two weeks.
January session will show 27 of last year’s councillors missing due to resignations retirements or defeats. Collingwood retains representation. Midland and others replace or elect new reeves and deputies across Adjala Essa Flos Nottawasaga Orillia Medonte Tiny Tay Tecumseth West Gwillimbury and more with Penetang unfilled and Penetang unfilled and Port McNicoll Dr J D McPhee named reeve.
A portion of the building starts assembling as plans proceed. The sale of the additional stock in Barrie is reported to be progressing nicely.
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