District Doings BDENVALE July 13 Note of Visits and Local News
George O'Brien of Toronto visits his uncle J Dixon and Mrs W Carleton with Miss Florence Duncan. Mrs Adamson and family mourn their little son who died Friday July 10 after a short illness. Ladies Institute met at Stewart's paper home. Simple Life appreciated with music and recitation. Tea planned for July 18 to Penetacy celebration. RB Barton, Mrs Robt Archer and family visited Mrs A Baaliry at Langman. Jean Anderson visited trags saves Drysdale Hillsdale. Rose Higgs from Toronto spending holidays with parents. William Lannon and family visited Rose Higgs. Garden party at Bernard's had few attendees due to rain. Jas Lawcen improved his barn with a new foundation. Mr McKay absent. substitute filled by a former student from College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bdenvale
George O’brien
Toronto
J. Dixon
W. Carleton
Florence Duncan
Jas. Rupert
J. Adamson
Ladies’, Institute
Stewart
Penetacy
RB. W. ‘ Barton
Robt. Archer
A. Baaliry
Langman
Jean Anderson
Trags
Drysdale
Hillsdale
Rose Higgs
William
Allenwood
Bernard
Jas Lawcen
McKay
Oro
Social notes from Toronto and Barrie residents on summer weekend
July 19 reports show Me and others visiting relatives. Mrs Williams of Toronto and Mrs Relston traveled, while Mr and Mrs James Wat ch its attended church in Barrie. Rev Thornley conducted a Methodist service. Herbert Tock and Ada White are visiting Dalston and Barrie friends. John Palmer hosts guests including Stanford and Alcott Pane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Toronto
James
D. Hizcoe
F. Relston
Wm. Thornley
Barrie
Herbert Tock
Mies Ada White
Dalston
Stantford
Alcott Pane
John Palmer
Local notes from Milton and area July event chorus
Milton and district columns report a baby born to Mr and Mrs A Ronald Jr on the 4th, a hospital run for appendicitis in Barrie is improving, and W T Ronald of Toronto is home for holidays. Several visits noted including Mra sa Mite Ashcroft of Toronto, Edith Tracy from Matwa, and Mrs Robertson visiting Musko ka. The garden party at St Peters Church drew a good crowd. Minesing won 1 0 0 football prize after overtime. Wild weather brought a Saturday rain, and Mr Brook presided at Bartfe exams last week. Ralis Jacobs of Toronto is making new neighborhood acquaintances and many folks visited Nuckleberry plains for a promising crop.
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Milton
Barrie
A. Ronald, Jr
Basedon East
Loaste
Goodwood
Sa Mite Ashcroft
Toronto
Edith Tracy
Matwa
St. Peter's Church
Brook
Battena
Bartfe
Jean Standen
Bertha Srigley
Death Claiming Vine Postmaster Valentine Kelso
On Tuesday evening death claimed Valentine Parker Kelso a respected Simcoe County resident aged 66 born in Kent England who came to Canada about forty years ago and settled in Barrie. He moved to Vine ten years later and served as postmaster there for over twenty six years until his death. He married Catherine Williams and leaves sons and daughters including Mrs Norman Vice Stroud Emma Effa Francis and Howard at home. his wife predeceased him six years. The community extends sincere sympathy.
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Vine
Simcoe County
Valentine Parker Keleasy
Deebsaned
Kent
England
Canada
Barrie
Catherine Williams
That. C. F
Norman
Stroud
Emma
Effa
Messe
Francis
Howard
Kelsey
Banana Festival attendance in Lefroy area noted
A Lefroy report notes locals attended the Banana Festival at W. C. W. McCatough’s home last Wednesday. The S. Churchill Lodge Orangemen attended church services with an ecumenical sermon, and many locals traveled to Penstang. Visitors include Mrs. Fapler of Barrie and Mrs. Buchanan guests, while others are mentioned in context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C.W
McCatough
S. Caurrchill Lodge
Orangemen
Metholist
Centee
Penstang
Fapler
Barrie
King
L. C
Helen
Mildred
Bartsstone
Thornton Notices and Local Visits Highlight Week
Thornton notes report from July visits and transfers including Rev A W Craw in Gravenhurst, Lou Stewart moving to Tottenham, Miss Craw returning from southern Ontario, and Mrs Vanderburg returning from Manitoba. Lodge event at Townline Church praises Rev Craw. Ed Ayerst transferred to Thornbury. Died: Thomas Bowman aged eighty from Innisfil. funeral at Thornton Cemetery attended by many. Orange celebration at Penetanguishene. local football attempts with Iowa team. garden and grounds around Capt Knowles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orillia
T. R. Parker
Vanderburg
Manitoba
McLeod
Lewis
Palmerston
HR. Harmon
Oscar Doane
Barrie
Sanday
Thornton
Or. Lodge
Townline Church
G. L Craw
Ayerst
G.T. R
Tottenham
Thornbury
W. J. Coborn
Lienda
Thomas Bowman
Innisel
Sthcon
Penetang
Collingwood
Barlro
Iowa
F Bell Chases H Johnston for St Andrew's Ave Palpis
In a late week incident F Bell chased H Johnston of Wasbago through St Andrew area. The pursued party is described as occupying the palpis in St Andrew's avenue, with details uncertain from the fragmentary text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Bell
H. Johnston
Wasbago
St. Andrew's Ave
Unclear fragmentary incident near the well ends in fatalities
Reported chaotic scene describes a boy referred to as the little fellow and several others including his aunt and Uncle Master as bystanders during a fall related accident. Two individuals were injured after a ladder collapsed and some were conveyed to a hospital. later, burial notices and sympathy from relatives followed.
Aggus Bergiar Caught in South Simcoe Burglaries
Detective Beardsley linked two July break-ins in H L Tarbush Angus and D Peacock Painswick to four accomplices. Wm Waddell, formerly of Angus, was arrested in Toronto after goods traced to him. Waddell arraigned at Angus for trial with other suspects to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Simcoe
Beardsley
Haa
H. L. Tarbush
Angus
David Pescock
Painswick
Toronto
Wm. Waddell
York
Waddell
Davidson and
Arnold
Cape
Appreciation note to Royal Victoria Hospital staff
Batrie, after three weeks in the Royal Victoria Hospital, extends sincere thanks to Miss N. McLasnan and the nursing staff for their careful treatment. He highly recommends the hospital for medical and surgical care. Signed B Shear, Principal Burton Ave. School, Barsie, July 18, 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Victoria Hospital
Batrie
N. McLasnan
B Shear
Burton Ave
Barsie
Local School Merit Lists and Enrolment Prospects
The article lists pupil names by merit, noting rankings from No. 5 to No. 15 across classes Flos and other groups. It names students such as Louie Nelson Laing Wilfred Sweezie John Rowley and Lottie Healey, with teachers Mills and others outlining Fifth class work and Entrance certificates for Form II entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flos
Elmvale
Louie Nelson Laing
Wilfred Sweezie
John Rowley
Willie Cle
Harold Sneath
Nellie Beards
Flose
Ella M. Lawson
Tyrone Stone
Lottie Healey
Edith Ansley
Flossie Langman
Gerald Dyer
Kate Pearson
Flos—L. L. Kennedy
Raighurst
Cecil Polkinghorne
Hazel Clemence
Mary Peee
Effie ‘Cameron
Alice Spring
Edgar Gugins
A4 Thompson
Wae Moran
Elmer Thompson
cAuley
Annie Shanahan
Homer Henry
Esther McAvoy
Dr Findlay's Last Sermon Recounts Farewell Service
A letter from J G Mobell recalls Dr Findlay's final visit to the temperance venue. He preached at a schoolhouse on May 20, administered the sacrament, and read John 3 3 baptized with the text Except a man be born again. He left Tuesday for the south and died the following Friday. A separate note mentions Geo Morren injuring ligaments in a practice game and being sidelined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Hekeod
J. G. Mobell
Dougall
Dr. Findlay
Marsey
C. R
Bint
Executors Sale Farm Property in Oro
Executors of the estate Bam i Aine announce a sale of farm property in Oro. The lot includes a house with stone foundation on a defined acreage and is described as desirable, with bids to be received by a Saturday. Proceeds go to the executors Donald and others, with the date July 1908 noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oro
Bam i Aine
Fatarday
Donald Aed
For Sale Serre Sane oe pop with Write or call
Classified notice from Western Real Estate Exchange of London Barrie soliciting responses for a sale. Box 697 Barrie appears as contact. Item details are unclear due to garbled text but indicates sale of a property or related item. Contact address provided for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serre Sane
Hetabe
London
Canadias
Barrie
Popular Route Ticket Ad To Quebec via Barrie
Train service details from a Grand Trunk agent advertise a July 18 departure to Quebec. The notice lists Barrie as a depot point for the Tercantenary celebration and mentions a return option with event dates and equipment notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoka
Lake OF Says
Asy ‘Grand | Trunk
A. Macnabb
Town Council Puts Budget to Repairs Across City Streets
A list of street repair projects and sidewalk builds proposed by the town council includes cement walks on W Peel and W John North, grading, culverts, and water table repairs across multiple streets from Bayfield to Clapperton. Funds cut include St Vincent and several Bayfield crossings due to lack of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mulcaster
Misa Dillon
Clapperton
Wellington
Worsley
Collier
Sophia
Bale
Bayfield
Vair's
Five Pointe Fountain
John
Owen
Dalton
Bayfield Sweat
Vet
Toronto
Ross
Enet
Kidd’s Creek
Hoss
Pond
Henry
Sceles
W. John
Bradford
Sanford
Victoria St
W. Ross
Burton
Milburn
Reid
William
Barton
Holgate
Dorth
Eugenia
Dunlop and
St. Vincent
Back
Rodney Sts
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J.A. Mack
Barris
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W. T. Ronald
Mr. O'Brien
Mrs. Teasdale
Mr. Fraser
J. Young
Lefroy
ORQ
Leo
Jons
Mms Lda
Rogers
Mary and Sophia Bts
Thon
Wheelock
Aggus Bergiar
G. K. Mills
I. P
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Hemas
Bertie Entroteens
Gilford
Wile Netlhy
Lorne Davidson
Elmer Felis
Fess
John Harvey
W.gwill
Barak Harveysian
Luella Lowie
Ease Ella Marshall
Zeus Mabel McMaeter
Fama
Irene Monkman
Ergn
Annie Robinaco
W. Gwillimborg
Thomas McKee
Geo
Morren
Winar
Quebec
Barbie
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Barrie Hotel
R. A. DeHart
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