Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Barrie Examiner in Barrie, Ontario

We have pages in Ontario

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 24, 1924

Page

8

Passed Music Examinations at Toronto Conservatory

Mrs. HE Whitebread pupils excel in recent Toronto Conservatory tests with four of seven earning 1st Class Honors or Honors. Annie Davis Stella Clute Doris Kearns Elma Henson Helen Mon-Bride Helen Hedger Trueman Anderson led by primary and introductory piano victors.

HE. Whitebread Toronto Conservatory of Music Annie Davis Stella Clute Doris Kearns Elma Henson Helen Mon- Bride Helen Hedger Trueman Anderson

Collier Street Sunday School Picnic in St Vincent's Park

A large crowd attended Collier Street Methodist Church Sunday School picnic at St Vincent's Park. The afternoon featured age group races from seven to sixteen, plus events for primary and junior departments, lady teachers, men, Trail Rangers, Taxi boys, and C G I T. A softball game captained by Dr. W A Lewis beat Harry Sarjeant's team. refreshments followed.

Collier St A. F. A. Malcomson H. G. Robertson F. H. Hurlburt A. J. Sarjeant

Promotion Examinations U S No 17 Innisfil High School

A list of students and staff connected with the promotion examinations at Innisfil High School. Names include Willie Pratt Jr IV, Jean Bowman, Campbell Hughes, Edith Pratt, Jack Robinson Jr, Eleanor Smith, Norah Knowles, Norma Vice, Bertal Jack Bowman, Elmer Pratt Jr, Ruth Smith, Goldie Rix, Gerald Knowles, Harold Knowles, Isabel Bowman, Harold Martin Jr, Kathleen Hughes and others. The notice details promotions from various grades with multiple naming variants.

U.S. No. 17 Innisfil Willie Pratt, Jr Jean Bowman Campbell Hughes Edith Pratt Jack Robinson Eleanor Smith Norah Knowles Norma Vice Bertalae Jack Bowman Elmer Pratt Jr Ruth Smith Goldie Rix Alex, Bowman, Jr Gerald Knowles Harold Knowles Isabel Bowman Harold Martin Kathleen Hughes

Hoodman Blind tops year with dramatic sea epic

Hoodman Blind, Fox's screen version of the old stage Pass, ranks among the year’s best pictures. Capitol Theatre audiences will thrill at the shipwreck scene and brutal fights, with David Butler and Gladys Hulette leading a strong cast including Marc McDermott. Engagement opens Monday July 28.

Picnic at Wasaga Beach by Institute Young Ladies

A basket picnic under the Institute's young ladies auspices will be held at Wasaga Beach on Wednesday July 30. A hearty invitation is extended to all to join a day of outing and enjoyment.

the Institute Wasaga Beach

Obituary: Carlton S. Jones of Welland dies at twenty one

Mr and Mrs Beverley Quantz of Painswick attended Jones funeral in Ayr after his sudden Welland Hospital death Saturday night He was in his twenty first year a noted athlete and leader elected Wellands first Boys Mayor two years earlier He was in the Wells Naval Brigade a Methodist Church member and briefly with the Bank of Toronto in Barrie He leaves four brothers and three sisters Interment was in Ayr his old home with many floral tributes.

Beverley Quantz Painswick Ayr Methodist Church Bank of Toronto Barrie

Death of Miss Mary Higgins in Stayner at 65

After a long illness Miss Mary Higgins died Friday July 11 at her Main Street Stayner home aged 65. Born in Innisfil Township Simcoe County she lived on a Nottawasaga farm from 1880 before moving to Stayner four years ago. Survived by brother William and sisters Ellen and deceased, another brother John in California. Funeral Monday July 14 at St Patrick's Church with Requiem Mass by Father Longo and burial in St Patrick's Cemetery with pallbearers Stewart McDonald Justin Guilfoyle James Murray John Dowling Norman Evans Norton Sinclair.

Mary Higgins Main St Stayner Innisfil Simcoe Nottawasaga William Ellen John California St. Patrick's Church Father Longo St. Patrick’s Cemetery Stewart McDonald Justin Guilfoyle James Murray John Dowling Norman Evans Norton Sinclair

Pioneer Mrs Adam of Oro Passes at Hawkestone

Mrs. Jas Adam nee Elizabeth Bell died July 5 at Hawkestone aged 83. Born July 17 1840 in Ireland she lived in Mara Orillia and Oro before settling on Bayfield Farm Oro Station and later moving to Barrie then Hawkestone to reside with granddaughter Mrs Irwin McMahon. She leaves four children and an adopted daughter with many grandchildren. Funeral service at home conducted by Rev S Martin and Rev W Ledingham. interment Guthrie cemetery July 8.

Hawkestone Oro Jas, Adam Adam Elizabeth Allan Bell Ireland Canada Mara Orillia Elizabeth Bell Bayfield Farm Oro Station Malcolm Annie Agnes J. W. Shaw Bird Wm. Clarke Wm. McLelland Dan McCuaig Jas. McArthur Ellis Leigh Reuben Leigh

St Marys School Picnic Draws Big Crowd at St Vincents Park

The St Marys Separate School annual picnic drew about 350 attendees, featuring sports for all ages, a prize presentation to Chas Birchard for top Entrance exam marks, and a parish ladies' supper. Races crowned multiple winners across boys and girls divisions with numerous prizes.

ST. Mary’s School St. Mary's Separate School St. Vincent's Park Dean Sweeney Catholic Women's League Chas. Birchard St. Mary's School B. Lang Jos Byrnes J. Saso N Osborne L. Byrnes B. Devlin J. Hipkin W. Hipkin A. Lang V. Moran J. Donnelly J. Byrne Jos. McDonald Jack Birchard A. Quinlan C. Donnelly Jack Moore Ea. Kavanagh Ed. Clark Jack Pocock Perry Ryan Jack Buckley H.S J. W. Lang Wm. Hipkin HLS Harry Cuff W. Stebbings W. Rivard Annie Serman Mary McDougall Mary Haskett Annie Clark Reta Murphy Margaret Coady Gladys Murphy N. Osborne J. McDonald A. Langley Clare Quinlan L. Kavanagh Murphy L. Haskett A. Moore Florence Shanacy J.nottingham Sibbald Sullivan Hipkin W. A. Overs Albert Hogan P. Kearns E. Byrnes J. B. Hipkin

Candles Community Guests Visit Family and Friends

Mrs. J Wager of Toronto visits sister Mrs W Brown while Miss Ruth Forbes from Toronto enjoys holidays with her mother and sister at Candles. Mrs Milligan with her sister at Tent City. The Shaws visit friends in Innisfil. Gove formerly of Candles visits Cameron home. Huth Stayner and Irvin Duluth join Storey family visitors. Storey Sr Elmvale and W G Storey Candles attend funeral in Toronto. Roe Sr G Roe and others spend today at Wasaga Beach.

J. Wager Toronto W. Brown Ruth Forbes Candles Milligan Tent City Mrs. Shaw Innisfil Gove Cameron Mrs. Huth Stayner Irvin Duluth Storey Elmvale W. G. Storey Mr. Mitchell Roe G. Roe Wasaga Beach

July Visitors and Sunday Guests Noted in Tarense Area

Tarense residents hosted and visited relatives from Toronto Barrie Bond Head and Wasaga Beach during a lively weekend. Notable arrivals included Mrs R W Nicholson Mrs A J Johnston and families from Toronto with several Sherwood area engagements plus familiar faces from Barrie and Wasaga Beach sharing meals and stays at local homes.

Church events and visits noted in local notes

Rev. Wallace Johnston left Monday for Guelph Summer School. The Sunday service will be led by former pastor Rev. D. A. McKenzie of Gamebridge. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hodgson visited Toronto this week. Miss Alice Rogerson of Blythe visits aunt Miss Tena Rogerson. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Boyes and Miss Rogerson recover after Saturday Stroud accident. Barn raising at Edgar Sturgeon’s Tuesday went smoothly. praise for Mr. Saint. After supper a ball game was played. Mr. and Mrs. Gee, Dean, R. and W. Dean, Miss Robertson and E. Patchell spent weekend at E. H. Sloan’s. Mrs. Robi. Sawyer attends a community course at Guelph. Miss Dorothy Sloan at Toronto summer school, visited home weekend. Large turnout at Stroud field day Saturday. Congratulations to Eva Allan for junior piano exam honors and to Evaleen Watt and Sarah Willson in piano studies. Jack Reynolds of Hamilton and

Wallace Johnston Guelph D. A. McKenzie Gamebridge J. E. Hodgson Toronto Alice Rogerson Blythe Tena Rogerson Robert Boyes Miss Rogerson Stroud Edgar Sturgeon Mr. Saint Gee Dean W. Dean Robertson E. Patchell E. H. Sloan Robi. Sawyer Dorothy Sloan University of Toronto Eva Allan Evaleen Watt Sarah Willson Mary Sloan Jack Reynolds Hamilton

Garden party and camp events headline Big Cedar notice

George Christian of Toronto and Denis Christian visited J E Miscampbell. Alberta Miscampbell returns from Hamilton for two weeks. Garden party at Cookstown drew many attendees. Second annual Big Cedar Association garden party set for July 26 at Big Cedar Point Club House with 3 p.m. start. admission 50c, children 25c.

George Christian Toronto J. E. Miscampbell S. W. G. Banting Denis Christian Alberta Miscampbell Hamilton Cookstown Big Cedar Association Big Cedar Point

Barrie Horticultural Society Plans September Flower Show

The Executive Officers at a July 17 meeting set the annual flower show for Tuesday September 2 with hopes of a larger display. Members offered to open their gardens for public inspection on Wednesday afternoons. On July 30 H M Lay will guide interested visitors through his garden.

Barrie Horticultural Society

Edmonton window dresser wins Merchants Record prize

Oliver Johnson, Bayfield Sr., a window dresser in an Edmonton department store, won the gold medal first prize in the Merchants Record and Show Window annual display contest. Fifteen classes, and his 4d display of ladies shoes earned top honors recognized as a leading international competition.

Oliver Johnson W. J. Johnson Bayfield Sr Edmonton Merchants Record Johnson United States Canada

Rank Cannibalism Ad Promises School Child Lunch

An English advertisement offers to feed a school boy or girl at midday, describing a substantial dinner. The offer implies a disturbing act framed as a meal selection.

Craighurst Garden Party Set for Thursday Evening

Note recalls a garden party at Craighurst on Rectory grounds scheduled for Thursday, July 31. Attendance details are limited to this event reminder.

Craighurst

Barrie Gun Club Shoots At Eastern Canada Tourney

Barrie shooters compete at Hamilton in a two day trapshooting meet. Wm Crossland wins a silver tea set with 48 of 50 on day one while Lorne Campbell ties for second with 47 of 50 on day two. Barrie scores include Rogers Wolfenden and others with partial names garbled.

Barrie Gun Club Hamilton Wm. Crossland Lorne Campbell Mr. Graham Barrie

Sunday School Tea Story of a Cake Splinters

A young girl at a Sunday School tea breaks seed cake into fragments saying she is removing splinters, replying that she likes the cake but wants to eat splinters first. The item ends with an invitation to shop.

Mounted Policeman and Jubilee Horse Roxie Aboard

In Macleod Alberta during a Jubilee stampede a famed race horse named Roxie owned by Old Three Sons failed to win and then died, said to be of a broken heart after finishing second. The scene recalled era of the Royal North-West Mounted Police amid a festive prairie celebration.

Roxie Macleod Alberta Royal North-West Mounted Police Prairies Fort MacLeod

Also Mentioned on This Page

Re Oye Allandale Moir Ordior OK Harold Wardman D. W. Emms Guthrie Etta Fraser W. L. Fraser Essa St. E Shear D. White Acton Island Muskoka Dalton White Howard Abercrombie Collingwood Peent Frank Frank Bebb Ingram B. A. Green R. McBride Ed, Stevenson T. P. Lougheed Geo. Poucher Heseler A. Adams Lefroy William Ansley McFadden Margaret Naylor Owen Sound Hazel Hill Clark Scott Frank Spearn Bigwin Inn John Hutchins David Agnes Reid Agnes Reynolds Elva Fletcher Rosemont Beryl W. A. Fell Tiffin St Peterborough Percy Rosevear J. S. Brynton Niles Mich Allan Brynton Thamesford Geo Fletcher Elva McMullen Wm. Reynolds J. W. W. Hallock Pittsburg University U.S.A Hallock Muskoka Lakes C.N.R. Shops Transportation Department Transportation Bruce Thompson Bert Traviss Peter Clark W. J. Little Shops Alf Hook Fred Whitney Art Ferguson Clark, Jr Collier ST. SS Adeline Barton Hoodman Blind Dalston Rotoroior Carlton S. Jones Mary A. Higgins James Adam Rac Charles “Buck” Jones Jones’ Line Monsieur Beaucaire Rodolph Valentino William Fox Lloyd Hamilton Tax Holly R. W. Nicholson Tarense A. J. Johnston A. Mullen Winnie Evelyn Mullen Jas. Brown's Rex Chappel Wm. Lockhart F. Dobson Allandale Fred Brown Bateman Barton Bond Head Hillard Webb Margaret Smith Jean Siigley Edward Carr Son Burton Wallace Tribble Frank Tyndale Baby George Tyndale Harold Webb Big Bay Point Dolph Guest Little Son Fred Guest Clara Brown Wilson Hurst Herb. Lougheed Evans C. Gary Jas. Hawthorne Churchill Crown Hill W. Crossland Lorne Campbell Thos. Rogers R. Wolfenden Pete L. Campbell Srr Thos. Rogers
Search Courier

Search the Barrie Examiner Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Barrie Examiner?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication