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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
1
The High Court of Justice announces an auction sale of a valuable farm located in the Township of Medonte. Bids to be received at the designated court office under order of the court. Prospective bidders advised to review title, boundaries, and conditions of sale prior to bidding.
Local merchants advertise aggressive discounts as J C Irwin fires or sells out stock. Park's clears damaged goods and new items arrive from Keenan's cigars to Park's carpets. The Queen's and Royal Victoria sale events plus a hospital fundraiser hockey match headline a busy notice page.
Fair Warning announces a major sale in Barrie on Saturday morning featuring 17 000 dollars worth of clothing and furnishings to be sacrificed. The event promises special music all day as customers are urged to arrive early for the Barrie Barrie sale of a large stock from Bunter Bros Limited the clothiers.
Miss M E McConkey visits Toronto H J Sirsons Fort Frances. A Crquhart from Whitney. Mrs R Wilton visiting Ebenezer parents. Mrs B F Caldwell and Gladys from Edgar visiting Thornhill and Toronto Jet. Mrs Thos Barton underwent Soweeetel opera operation. Miss McLean and Miss White from Collingwood visiting Mrs G R Wood. Mrs Byron King visiting her mother in Guelph. Dr R D Orrock announced successful medical exams in Edinburgh. A Alexander, Miss Grace Hewron, and Gordon Plaxton passed Osgoode Hall Final Year Christmas Exams.
Duncan Gilchrist of Claton and Alex D Gilchrist of Gilchrist report the sudden death of a brother in California on January 31 after chest pains at home. He was born April 20, 1839 in Islay Scotland and was a skilled machinist and former master mechanic in a mining company in Minneville New York. He leaves a widow and three sons and had spent his later years in Systea Ford, Barrie and Oro before moving West.
Mrs Ella Wheeler Wilcox praises the comedy A Message from Mars after viewing the play at the Grand on Tuesday Feb 4. She urges all Americans to see it for an evening of uplift and entertainment, noting its wide success in Europe and America and disputing the belief that only vulgar productions prevail today. Sunday School anniversary services will be held at Collier Street Church with Rev A C Crews delivering morning and evening sermons and an address on fellowship.
Collingwood defeated Barrie and then Churchill by 9 in the District Cup round robin in Newmarket. Tankard Group 4 opened Tuesday with Churchill beating Penetanguishene and Orillia edging Meaford. Collingwood then beat Gravenhurst 42 to 15, while Barrie, Churchill and Orillia posted close results in subsequent matches. Final bouts set with Orillia and Collingwood vying for the crown as origin curlers staged a strong competition amid tough ice.
Friday night action featured strong team play and tenacious defense led by Croghan for Orillia. Despite 8 2 and 8 6 half and full-time scores, the crowd was small at 250 as forwards dominated but needed more teamwork to win. Names include Kee erc, Cunningham, Dobbenheimer, Cooke, Villiers, Croghan, Horsfield, Meeking, Hornfield, Boyd, and Rowe.
Johnnie Dyment's Colts traveled to Orillia Monday for the return game and won 5 to 2. The match started swift with Colts dominating via strong combination play. Barrie hit three goals early as Orillia failed to score in first half. Meeking bagged three for Barrie while Orillia rallied in the second half, with McDonald scoring and Riddell receiving praise for standout play.
Barr of Collingwood was declared elected Warden after a Tuesday assembly of Simcoe County legislators. The meeting saw praise for the new council, with Judge Ardagh swearing in Barr. Officials discussed road repairs, salaries, and transportation, and names of council committees were listed with extensive assignments.
The match features tight defense and clean play with officials enforcing strict rules. Lineup changes include F Horsefield replacing Rowe at left and Thompson at cover point. Locals eye a win over Collingwood, expecting a fast, hard contest and a full house turnout for the district clash.
World attention centered on London December 2, 1907 as Tommy Burns defeated Gunner Moffat to claim the Heavyweight title. The London bout drew film coverage by The American White Company for U.S. audiences. The event, framed as one of ring history’s most exciting battles, was captured at the National Sporting Club for wide release.
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