Fergusonvale Weather's Impact Delays Local Service
Jan 14 report notes no service due to a storm. Mrs Richardson returns from Toronto. Miss Phylis Kerr Langman visits relatives. James Cumming convalesces after recent illness. Mr and Mrs Lockhart and Miss Maud Hodgins visit R Hodgins. Mrs Haight and three children from Mackinac Man visit relatives after thirteen years absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergusonvale
J Richardson
Toronto
Phylis Kerr
Langman
James Cumming
M Lockhart
Maud Hodgins
Sturgeon Bay
R Hodgins
Mra
WP Haight
Mackinac
Man
Minard's Liniment Praised and Local Notes From Grenfel
A reader extols Minard's Liniment for 25 years and claims it cures colds in 24 hours when rubbed and inhaled. The Grenfel column reports genealogical notes, visits by G W Cole and W Wills, Nellie Wilson returning home, Carruthers’ brief Grenfel visit, Mrs Charlie Harris’s young son, Nellie McPherson and daughter with Walton, Miss Young's recovery, Ben Johnson walking without crutches, local tamarack wood cutting, a fond wedding line, and a large funeral gathering for Mrs Hirons in Grenfel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenfel
W. Cole
W Wills
Gravenburnt
Nellie Wilson
Wm Carruthers
Charlie Harris
Nellie McPherson
John Walton
Miss Young
Ben Johnson
Hirons
Urenfel
Snow and social notes from Utopia and nearby towns
Snowstorms disrupt daily life as Barrie visitors reconnect with old friends in Utopia and Shanty Bay. Community events include lectures on loyalty, a band open air concert, and a Conservative meeting at the town hall. Illnesses and travel news touch residents, with updates on La Grippe, Willie Hubbert’s health, and local schooling closures due to snowfall.
Testimonial for Royal Victoria Hospital Care in Elmvale
A reader praises Royal Victoria Hospital Barrie for exemplary care to his wife and child after a rural hospital experience. The letter thanks the matron and nurses, noting the staff’s kindness and attention. The writer, Wilts Spring of Allenwood, also recalls Canada’s high railway mileage per population and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Victoria Hospital
Elmvale
Royal Victoria ‘Hospital
Barrie
Medi Ndante
Canada
Barrie Public Library 1907 Financial Report Totals and Trends
The General Report for 1907 outlines revenue increases and tighter spending at Barrie Public Library. Highlights include higher Town Council and Government grants, reduced arrears, and more subscribers despite higher reader expectations. The report notes auctioned second hand magazines, rent adjustments, and a $7 recovery issue with the Barrie Ministerial Association.
West Riding Simcoe Agricultural Joint Stock Co. Meets in Police Court
The 28th annual meeting of the West Riding Simcoe Agricultural Joint Stock Co. was held January 15 in the police court chambers with about fifteen shareholders. President Dr McCarthy presented the annual report and treasurer's statement. The report notes similar affairs to prior years, a roof reshingle needed for the main building, and recommends no dividend this year if such work uses ordinary receipts. Lease expirations and potential conversion of the drain-building into a roller rink are discussed, with bids to be invited soon. Treasurer shows a balance of 2207.19 as of January 1, receipts include interest, rent from J. R. Todd, and Agricultural Society dues. Auditors re-elected. board of directors for 1908 listed. Directors then elected officers: Dr McCarthy president, J M Bothwell vice-president, and others named. A further insurance and lease matters for the main building and roller rink were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Riding
Simcoe Agricultural Joint Stock Co
McCarthy
Treganrer
Dr. McCarthy
M Bothwell
Bec
M/Bothwell
D_Qhinlan
IAER
Hutton
Miss L J Rothwell Returns To Gilford City
Local notes report Miss L J Rothwell returning after two weeks with her parents. Mira Belle J Neilly of Napanee came home Saturday. The Chosen Friends held their annual meeting in Temperance Hall on Monday evening. Jas Leslin of Barrie spent a few days visiting. Mrs Geo Irving spent over Sunday with her Barrie sister. Jos Mattenly struck water at ninety three feet with ample supply. Calls for a roadside water trough. Bay fishing has been good. a small village of houses forming at Reed Melville Peacock and wife of Toronto visited to see their father. Mrs Mattenly improving under Dr Campbell. A daughter arrived for Dr R Gillis last week. Mrs C E Matternly visiting in the Queen City. Lefroy intends visiting the 2OGT Wednesday evening. Cold weather and ice harvest coming. Churchill rink attendance noted. Bertha Neilly entertained the choir. Addie Kneeshaw to host next week. Joseph Todd and his brother Hugh had a serious accident on McLeod's Hill when a harness failed causing a cutter topple. they were helped by Dr Stevenson and Joseph injured his left shoulder but no other damage occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilford
L J Rothwell
Mira Belle J
Neilly
Napanee
Temperance Hall
Aestra Jas Leslin
Barrie
Geo. Irving
Lealie
Jos'Mattenly
Reud
Melville Peacock
Toronto
Churchill Rink
Bertha Neilley
Thursaday
Addie Kneeshaw
Joseph “Todd
Flugh
Bradford
McLeod’s Hill
Joseph
Stevenson
Joe
Untitled Mixed Cure Story For Rheumatism And Kidney Trouble
A town tale extols a home made mix claimed to cure rheumatism and kidney trouble. The recipe combines Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kar gon, and Corspo with Syrup Barcaparilla, taken after meals and at night. Authorities note a tonic effect on kidneys and urge plenty of water while skepticism and garbled text surround the claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Barrie Solicitors and Medical Notices Ad in The Barrie Paper
Fragmented OCR text shows unrelated names and ads for legal services and medical professionals in Barrie Ontario. Mentions Bank of Toronto building, Lennox Cowan & Brown solicitors, Dr W O MacLaren dentist, Dr J Arthur Ross L B O S, and ophthalmic notes. Includes addresses on Dunlop Street and John Street with phone numbers distorted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ross
L. L
Arbister
Bolicitor
Bank of Toronto
Barrie
Lennox, Cowan & Brown Bet RS
Solicitors Ip
Gener
Mommen Cony Conveyancers
Hinds
Dunlop Street
Spence
A. T. Little Late
Churchill
John Street
Bugabath
Sely
W. 0. MacLaren
Goanmeewes
Ross
Blea
J. Arthur Ross L
Edinburgh
M. F
Glasgow
Havin
Golden Square Ear
London
Royal London
Foarefelds
Rea Gadner
British Ovuthalmoloeical Sociace
Bieta
Dunlop Strese Barrie
VESPRA COUNCIL MEETING ACTS ON HEALTH AND TAX ACTIONS
The Councillors Cald well Reave Wattie Cameron Webb and Hickling met January 18 and filed declarations of office and qualifications. Communications included reappointments and uses of public buildings. several accounts were approved for payment to Hart Sick Children's Hospital and Royal Victoria Hospital. Council discussed election expenses timber removal extension and bylaw creating auditors while renewing Board of Health appointments and agenda items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Caldwell
Reave
Chas. Wattie
Hector Cameron
W. C. Webb
Wattie—Cameron
Orrock
Quinlani
Henry Priest
Nelson Hart
of Health
Wertanit
South Front Town Line
Elderoud
Train schedule fragment from Meaford to Toronto routes
A dated rail timetable lists multiple passenger trains with numbers and destinations including Meaford Penetang Toronto Hamilton North Bay Orillia Collingwood and Cobalt Special. It notes daily runs for several train services and mentions Sunday operation for numbers 56 51 46 47 64 65.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Van
Amit
Meaford
Penetang
Toronto
Cig
Allandale
Nea
Tor Toronto
Hamilton
Collingwood
Fenetang
North Bay
Orillia
Cobalt
Noa
Sanday
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. J
Grasett
E. RB. Wainwright
Bayfield St
Vespra Hotel
Minard's Liniment Co., Limited
Minard's
Dartmouth
Utopia
Siie Scanlon
Joseph “McManter
Mills
Cal O* Brien
Jericho
Ivy
Citiens
McMillan
W.O' Speers
Pearson
Tottenham
Ethel
Speere
Lillian McQuay
Auffering
Robertson
Rorng
Willie Hubbert
Ney
Nelson
Weyburn
Rainey
Quantz
Wilts Spring
Allenwood
Scott
Scotts
Barrie Public Library
Reoal Pta
Ontario
Yetaipta
Nest Board
Barrie Ministerial Association
Batetier
Ives
Grand Trank
Pacific
Boatan
Ranndscape
Prince Rupert
Minard
Hewson & Creswicks
Hewson
Orenwicke
Court of ’ Ombila
Oto
Barris
Strathy
Eston
Bee Dunlof Street
Barne
Nam
Hirm
W. A. Bors
D. O. Moxcumos
W. Ault
J. C. Smith
Owen
KR. W
Orvic
Eisabeth
Vespra Council
Grand Trunk Railway
Sepp
Mun
Her
Muskoka
Parry Sound
Washago
Cor.King
Union Station
Dominion Wen
Alberis
Dominion Cana
Sen Ee
Perton
Ivin
Nt Bio
Aine Valles
Downton Lands
Ottawa
N. B
Mortimer Lyon
Carlton
State of
Brooklyn
Owen Street
J. Awc
Evans F Memoen
College OF Physicians and SuRceons
Medical Faculty
Toxomra’ University
Comoner County OF
Sitar
Rasidence
Willen Street
Bens
Neil G. Beggs
Dunlop St
Bosanko
Wattie
Rickling
Hickling Webb
Vespra
Sonnidale
Cameron—Wattie
Bell
Ropamas
Standard Assurance Company
Orcesses
John Rogerson
Fire and Life
Bank of Toronto Bull 2
St Oan Bereet
P.O
Barrib
Ours
York
Thomas Rogers
Thomas Rocers
Rankin
R. L. Barwick Loan and Insurance
Bank of Taronto Ito
Barr
Ys Canada
Permanent
Medpane Seigen Rors Om Futual Wire Insurance Co
Cota Talon Fira
C. Danard
Nto
Pupe
Tripp
Piancforta
Terpasott
Gow
Mary Street
Batt
Shoti
the Barrier Steam Laundry
Joseph Kreitz
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