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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

5

Sunnidale Council Meets in New Lowell for Drain Work

Sunnidale Council with full attendance chaired by the reeve reviewed communications and instructed Culham and Huth to handle West Suonidale drain matters. Several payments were ordered totaling multiple contractors and items including wire fence, gravel, culverts, repairs, and road work with detailed amounts. The council scheduled its next meeting for the first Thursday in August.

Suonidale New Lowell Marwell Win Brown D. Shaw Pepairinis Powers Bridge J. Y Aetarlane Calete Verte Gaines J. Doran Snowsdale C. Berthelotte Ifer Geo. Allan Thor Fo McQuay Fyler Bampniey Manhatten Midiebrocks T. L. Sanntdale Nottawae Oscar Laws Nottawissan Council Schoazied Meoet

Marrin's Shoe Store Clears Out All Shoes

A six week sale at Marrin's Shoe Store offers a great chance to buy shoes cheap as stock is cleared out. Don’t wait and visit soon for best selection and prices.

Marrin's

Newmarket Person Talks and Local Return Highlights

Mr Eaves of Newmarket guests W Tanner. Chas Hamlin back from Newark vacation. Logs reverse from MontresL Mies Branton visiting Hamilton relatives. Mrs Barnett returns from Collingwood. McNicol of Mimico guests of her parents. Miss Ads Schomberg spent days at Jackson's Point. Mrs Whitely of Depot Harbor with daughter Mrs Hill. Walden Lawr of Newmarket High School home for holidays. Mrs Mason of Richmond Hill visiting daughter Mrs Pack. Albert Mills of Hamilton vacation with uncle Thomas Blair. Mr H Beten of Toronto guest of Canon Murphy's family. Dr Evans with mother at Jackson's Point. John Clark trio to Ottawa and Quebec. Roger Wells aids Dr Arnail, at Bear Point for weeks. Ladies' Aid Presbyterian hold At Home on grounds of Mrs Archie Wilkinson. Madge Thompson visits on way Soo to Midland. Methodist officers and teachers registered for Summer School. Unclear when G T R shop work begins. steam shovel rumored to clear ground. Mrs J H Moes leaves for England after husband’s death. Presby pastor Rev W A Amos returns after Winnipeg Assembly and coast trip. conducts services. Joseph Ferguson of Holly dies at 48. buried with Orange honors. survived by two sons and wife. Rev A J Paul conducts funeral at house, interment at St Paul’s Cemetery. Medicine Hat wreck report recalled with seven killed. operator Ritchie absent at inquest. Y M C A notes: 150 members. flower beds improved. Nelson Garrett, casualty of wreck near Gilford, was Y M C A member. Prof Mowat of Chicago University spoke at Burton Ave Methodist Church on archaeology and hieroglyphics supporting scripture.

Mr. Eaves Newmarket W. Tanner Chas Hamlin Newark N. J Fox M. Logue Montresl Mies M. Branton Hamilton Barnett Collingrood N. McNicol Mimico Ads Schomberg Jackson's Point Whitely Depot Harbor W. B. Hill Walden Lawr Newmarket High School Bouss Chas. Mason Richmond Hill A. J. Pack Albert Mills Thos. Blair H., Beten Toronto Canon Mrs Murphy Mrs. Evans John Clark Eata

Archaeology notes and railway expansion trends in Canada

The article discusses archaeologist work and a tablet inscribed in Bohemian Greek and hieroglyphics used as a key to decipherment. It highlights Prof Mowat’s view that discoveries bolster Christian faith. It then reports Grand Trunk Railway spending about 15 million on double tracking Montreal to Chicago, upgrading rails from 65 72 to 80 and towards 100 pound rails, with Canada benefiting locally and lines nationwide improving safety and infrastructure. It mentions new bridges, depots, and sidings along the route from Niagara to Portland and Chicago, anticipating more double tracking on Great Lakes corridors.

Mowat Sli Respecta Canada Miagara North Bay Portland Chicago Great Lakes

Barrie Aquatic Club to Host First Annual Regatta

Notices announce the Barrie Aquatic Club regatta on civic holiday Aug 10 with paddling rowing sailing swimming and motor races. Libel prizes will be offered and many outside contestants are expected making it the biggest regatta in the area and seeking strong local support.

Egatts Barrie Aquatic Club Ezcar Atone Nat Loma Barria

Orillia Township Equalization Error Affects Local Tax

A County valuator's tangled notes led to a $5.15 per acre misrating for Orillia Township during equalization. The error, now recognized, saves about $900 on the county rate but cannot be corrected this year. Improved care in future equalization is urged to prevent similar mistakes.

Orillia

Escape from Toronto jail by elven prisoners and arrests after

Fragments report seven men escaping Toronto jail by forcing a wall on Friday afternoon. Police arrested a man named Charles Kelley near Allandale on Saturday. released after verification. On Sunday three men, possibly including the escaping Jones, were found in a box car at Allendale and later remanded to magistrate Radenhurst on vagrancy charges. Identified men include Brown, McCann, and John Brown from Galt and Yorkshire.

Bole Toronto Theen Sweeney Allandale Charles Kelley Ireland Jones St .Allendale Radenhurst cCann Geo. Brown Ney Wi Fom Galt

Reverend A H Ranton Weds Mrs Jean Harrison in Strathroy

Rev. A H Ranton married Mrs Jean Harrison of Strathroy Saturday afternoon in a small ceremony conducted by Rev. Richard Hobbaie. The couple, who met recently in Strathroy, plan to reside on Suclid Avenue in Toronto after a brief trip to the Maritime Provinces.

A. H. Ranton Jean Harrison Strathroy Richard Hobbaie Ncted Pervices Thera Rantom Ranton Maritime Provinces

Barton Beats Newmarket 11 0 In Seven Innings In Dark

Barton held Newmarket to one hit while Barton pitcher fanned 13 and issued three walks. Ten errors hampered North York, batters struggled late as Barrie’s defense saved the game. Ramsay stole bases and scored, while Lennox and Scott sparked the infield. The contest ended due to darkness. Str. Islay schedules listed for weekend trips from Barrie.

Barton Newmarket Fox Burton Ramsay Lennox Ainglea

Widlander’s Awful Side on a Moving Train

Unconscious 80 year old Jos Murphy of Midland Ontario dangled from the roof of a New York Central fast mail train for nearly two miles through the Park Avenue tunnel. Three companions risked their lives to save him after they allegedly stole a rifle in Syracuse. Murphy was struck by a girder and is expected to die. the rescuers, Kohn Coonley, Michael Mara, and George McCormace, were unhurt.

Widlander New York Frrma Akult Murphy Midland Ontario New York Central Park Avenue Syracuse Kohn Coonley West Avenue Saffalo Michael’ Mara Cincinnati George McCormace

Masonic Semi Centenary Observed With Game At Big Point

The Masonic Semi Centenary event honoring Calobeating No. 96, A F and A M, concluded with remarks by Grand Lodge officers. Members enjoyed an outing at Big Point where three strips were produced by Islay. This afternoon a baseball game pitted Corinthian Kerry Dade against Paok Jackson with both teams detained.

Grand Lodge Big Point Islay

Sharp Lawn Mowers by Walter Urry at BaySela

Walter Urry installs an Ideal Lawn Mower dex promising precise cutting and consistent blade bevel. The device claims perfect clearance for ivy spots and stable depth, with the mower ready to run and cut nearer to new performance. Visit Urry for mower troubles and service.

Walter Urry Dex Urry

Coal Wood Sale At Reduced Prices For Cash Only

Coal Wood will be sold on and Lane Mew ist at reduced prices for cash only with seasonal rates. May 4.65 per nn Jane 0.75 per tom July 6.85 Ang. me Sept. 7.05 November 7.95 per tom Prices of wood on application. A cash system has been adopted in many places with benefit to the consumer and we hope our tram will approve and assist in giving it a fair trial.

J. G. Scott

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