Cookstown Defeats Barrie in Centre Simcoe League Opener
Cookstown defeated Barrie 8 to 1 in a Centre Simcoe League baseball game at the Agricultural Park after a six inning delay. J Armstrong scored on a misplayed third strike and a wild throw in the first, Gilchrist tied it in the fifth on McMillin's error, and in the eighth Kidd started the go ahead rally with a triple, followed by Harvey’s sacrifice and Hopper’s run-scoring hit. Umpires were E. McMillin at the plate and T. Burton and Dr. Simpson on bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookstown
Barrie
Agricultural Park
Cookstownites
Hopper
Emms
J. Armstrong
Gilchrist
McMillin
Cooper
F. Armstrong
Livingston
Carson
Harvey
Armstrong
Kidd
Dobson
D. Emms
J. Dobson
J. Gilchrist
M. Livingston
L. Emms
Barrie Defeats Hawkestone 12–8 In Five Innings At Oro Town Hall
Barrie won the five inning picnic game 12 to 8 over Hawkestone at Oro Town Hall after a delayed start from Cookstown. Barrie built a big early lead, Hawkestone mounted a late rally as errors and fielding miscues helped Barrie in the fourth and fifth frames. Umpire K Lally presided as Barrie Coopers II Carson Emms and others faced T Pugsley Reid and J Pugsley of Hawkestone in a crowd-quick, uneven contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Hawkestone
U.F.C
Oro Town Hall
Cookstown
Barrie Boys
T. Pugsley
W. Campbell
J. Pugsley
Buster
Clark
F. Armstrong
Wells
Barrie—Cooper II
Carson
Emms
Dobson
Livingstones
Gilchrist If
Burton c
L. Emms
Is Matrimony a Failure A Laughable Paramount Special
A light hearted Paramount Special comedy featuring T. Roy Barnes Lila Lee Lois Wilson Walter Hiers Tully Marshall and Adolphe Menjou explores married life with wholesome humor. The Opera House presents the film Monday and Tuesday as a high quality laughs packed picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paramount
T. Roy Barnes
Lila Lee
Lois Wilson
Walter Hiers
Tully Marshall
Adolphe Menjou
Barrie deliberates street routes Kempenfeldt or Blake
Hon. Mr. Biggs and Premier Drury led a Barrie discussion weighing Kempenfeldt and Blake streets. Citizens at Queen's Park split in favor while officials urged careful study before a decision, noting road development and tourist traffic as key aims for Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggs
Kempenfeldt and
Blake Streets
Kempenfeldt Street
Blake Street
Queen’s Park
Craig
Nelson Street
Little
Allandale
D. Quinlan
Barrie Community Association
Ontario
Drury
Toronto-Muskoka
Barrie
United States
Simcoe County
G. H. Murdoch
M.L.A
Murdoch
Collingwood
Alliston
Mayor Little
Barrie Mills Gain Power at Half Cost, Says Bennett
Chairman Bennett hails Barrie Mills getting power at half cost, a first. Beeton’s McDonald notes Herald article stirs a Beeton linotype operator. Delegates thank provincial reps for statistics and promise power at cost beyond thirty years. Officers elected for one year to lead the Hydro Severa System Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett
Barrie
McDonald
Beeton
Herald
James
Commission
J. E. Prentice
Collingwood
T. A. Chapman
Hydro Severa’ System Association
J. H. Bennett
Holden
Sec.Treas
S. J. Milliken
Midland
Messrs
Chapman
Mitchell
Alliston
Prentice
Brandon
Tottenham
Jennings
Penetang
Mrs. Duncan McCuaig Exemplar of Half Century Fair Exhibits
Mrs. Duncan McCuaig, laid to rest in Guthrie cemetery, was the district’s oldest fair exhibitor with fifty years of entries. She showcased her own handiwork and farm products at Oro Township fairs and at Elmvale, Barrie, and Orillia events, including cooked fowl, quilts, flannels, cheese, and butter made and sometimes exhibited in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan McCuaig
Guthrie
Oro Tp
McCuaig
Elmvale
Barrie
Orillia
Janet Gilchrist McCuaig A lifetime of homely virtue and achievement
Janet Gilchrist McCuaig born on Islay Scotland ninety two years ago emigrated to Canada with her family. She married Duncan McCuaig and settled on land in Oro Ontario raising a large family. Never ill in her long life she valued simple arts and homely work, earning many friends for her quiet steady character and Islay spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Islay
Scotland
Janet Gilchrist
Canada
Oro
Duncan McCuaig
McCuaig
Thomas McCulloch
Eccles St
Weekend Week Scores Seed League Standings
Week results show Alliston posting 2 4 6 and 2 points across games with Barrie 4 points and Orillia 2 points. Standings list Alliston 18 played 7 won 9 lost 2 tied 16 points Barrie 12 played 8 won 4 lost 0 tied 16 points Allandale 15 played 6 won 8 lost 1 tied 18 points Orillia 12 played 7 won 5 lost 0 tied 10 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliston
Barrie
Allandale
Orillia
Klan Newmarket
Birth Notice for Hurr Daughter in Allandale
On Saturday July 22 1922 a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Sidney Hurr of Cumberland Street Allandale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurr
Sidney Hurr
Cumberland St
Allandale
Cowan Obituary Notice for Isabella Boyes at Mollinburn Farm
At Mollinburn Farm Innisfil on Saturday July 22 1922 the death is announced of Isabella Boyes wife of W J Cowan. The notice records her passing and identifies her as the spouse of W J Cowan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowan
Mollinburn Farm
Innisfil
Very Isabella Boyes
W. J. Cowan
Local Residents Noted in Bracebridge and District Visits
Multiple brief notes record visits and travel of residents in Bracebridge area towns. Chas Cockburne visits Brace ridge. Miss Croft of Hamilton visits Allandale. Mrs Egan of Toronto visits Gowan St. Rev S M Beach to return Aug 2 from Port Carling. numerous relatives and friends called on, plus local staff changes and repairs at the Presbyterian Church tower after a lightning strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Cockburne
Braceridge
Miss Croft
Hamilton
Allandale
Egan
Toronto
Gowan St
S. M. Beach
Port Carling
Jean and
Lilian Kearns
North Bay
Edith Catlin
Cobourg
Essa St
Luker
Looker
W. Milsom
Tiffin St
J. McArthur
Windsor
Hazel Holmes
J. D. Wisdom
Chas. McQuade
Omemee
E. Catcher
Jean
Belleville
Catcher
Essa
Presbyterian Church
Drucilla Poucher
London
Niles
Mich
Edith Gray
F. Reader
M. Weller
Parry Sound
Bank of Toronto
J. Mingay
Big Bay Point
H. Bell
Lindsay and
Cameron
S. M.beach
Fred Coor
Wilfred
R. J. C. Nichols
Cumberland St
Wm. Toole
Billie
Helen
St. Thomas
A. Reid
Lindsay
Bert Walker
Minet’s Point
Fort William social notices and railway strike updates
Fort William residents renew acquaintances and visit relatives in nearby towns while church activities socialize the community. Railway wage threats prompt a conciliation board for the Grand Trunk affecting over 3000 workers. A minor traffic incident on Bradford Street ends with no injuries. St George's Sunday School picnic at Big Bay Point features a three legged race won by Mayor Little and Rev. Roy Melville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerton
Lucknow
Maud Hill
Nee Whitely
Calgary
Presbyterian Church
Andrew Paton
Toronto
Allandale
Paton
Robt. McBride
Helen
St. Catharines
McBride
Brotherhood of Employees
The
Grand Trunk
Ottawa
Arthur Jay
Bradford St
M. O’connor
Jay
E. Carr
P. C. Case
St.George’s Sunday School
Big Bay Point
Mayor Little
Roy Melville
Thos. Rogers
Barrie Planing Mill
Holiday travels and local mishaps in neighboring townships
Rev Wallace Johnston and his niece Miss Winter departed for holidays by motor on Tuesday. Albert Bedford suffered a runaway accident with a broken shoulder blade and ribs, treated by Dr McCallum. Weyburn visitors and a St Peter's Church garden party drew crowds. The Wilsons from Toronto and musicians entertained at the Beach. No Presbyterian service Sunday due to rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Johnston
Miss Winter
Albert Bedford
McCallum
Hart Thomas
St. Peter’s Church
Wilson
Toronto
Harry Barron
Barrie
W. J. Hammond
Miss Jamieson
Thornton
Miss Wood
Cheesman
Sloan
Ontario residents visit kin and build projects
July 24 notes Miss Cook of Toronto visits sister Mrs. Geo Haley. Miss Wallace of Barrie stays with Mr. and Mrs. R. Turner. Miss McGinnis builds garage and kitchen. Miss Hart of Toronto visits aunt Mrs. G. C. Caston. Eva Emery of Toronto weekends with her parents. The Kidd sisters holiday with grandmother Mrs. G. McLean. Pearl White of Toronto visits parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm White. Mrs. Swan of Barrie visits sister Mrs. Alex Richardson. Albert Hart of California returns home after two months visiting relatives. forty years since his last county visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cook
Toronto
Geo. Haley
Miss Wallace
Barrie
R. Turner
Miss McGinnis
Miss Hart
G. C. Caston
Eva Emery
Emery
Kidd
Rev. J. Kidd
Cannington
G. McLean
Pearl White
Wm. White
J. Swan
Alex. Richardson
Albert Hart
California
Jas. Caston
Midhurst Social Roundup Sees Toronto Visitors and Local Work
Midhurst hosts several Toronto guests including Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blatherwick and Miss Pearl with Mrs. Robert Lynn visiting Big Bay Point. R. Lytton and H. Spence secure the seventh line bridge contract to be finished this week as farmers begin fall wheat cutting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Blatherwick
Miss Pearl
Toronto
J. E. Wallwin
Midhurst
Robert Lynn
Chas
Horton
Big Bay Point
R. Lytton
H. Spence
Harold Woods
Wm. Andross
Laura Brown
Jas. Pierce
John Kehoe
A. Cochrane
Mary Miller
Collingwood
Davies
John Wattie
Beatrice Wallwin
Caledon
Dalston Notes July Visits and Moves
Mr. Dewson spent a few days in Toronto this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown spent Sunday at Thornbury. Mr. and Mrs. J. Tracy attended the Quarterly services at Hillsdale. Miss Isabel Watson of Toronto is holidaying at her home here. Mrs Baldwin and Vera Baldwin are visiting Beaverton. Rev W. S. Irwin and family moved to their new home at Downsview this week. Dalston mourns their departure but wishes them success. Mr. and Mrs. McLean of Jarratt spent Sunday with D. McLean family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewson
Toronto
J. W. Brown
Thornbury
J. Tracy
Hillsdale
Isabel Watson
Mrs. McLean
Jarratt
D. McLean
Bethesda Notes of Travel and Local Visits
Miss Irene McMaster holidayed in Cookstown last week. Douglas Nelson has left for a position in Toronto. Rev and Mrs Morris Mrs Adams and Miss Robina Morris of Toronto called on friends Friday. Mr and Mrs R McKie Plattsville visited Lorne Davidson en route to Georgian Bay district. Mrs John McMaster visited friends in Cookstown last week. Mrs John McMaster Lorne Davidson and H Squibb spent Sunday with James Smith Bond Head. Orville Smith holidaying in Lefroy. Mrs Eliza Robinson spending week with friends in Toronto. Anglican garden party at Cookstown drew many Bethesda residents. Mrs BE Ross of Toronto visiting Cyrus Smith. Albert Bedford seriously injured when horses ran away Monday. Lorne Davidson business trip to Hamilton last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene McMaster
Cookstown
Douglas Nelson
Toronto
Wm. Morris
Adams
Robina Morris
Lorne Davidson
H. Squibb
James Smith
Bond Head
Orville Smith
Lefroy
Eliza Robinson
Bethesda
BE. Ross
Cyrus Smith
Albert Bedford
Lorne
Davidson
Hamilton
Madden relatives visit in this vicinity
Mrs. Nelson Snider spent last week visiting at her brother Frank Madden's home. Albert J. Madden of Rivers Manitoba is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Madden while calling on old friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Snider
Frank Madden
Albert J. Madden
Rivers, Man
Garden party at Jos. Sampson residence
ORO STATION announces a garden party to be held at the home of Jos. Sampson on Thursday August 10. A good programme is promised and supper will be served from 6 to 7 30. Attendees are invited to arrive with proper refreshments and enjoy an evening of social activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Sampson
Rural Promotions List Teachers and Students
Rural promotions show Jr and Sr class changes including Norma Walton Evelyn Murphy Allan McDougall Fred Dobson and Jennie Yankowsky Mabel Walton Joseph Murphy Cecil Campbell Maurice Campbell with Agar as teacher listed for the district. The document records grade level promotions across multiple students with faculty name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Walton
Evelyn Murphy
Allan McDougall
Fred Dobson
Jennie Yankowsky
Mabel Walton
Joseph Murphy
Cecil Campbell
Maurice Campbell
Gladys Murphy
Entrance Class Notes Show Moves Across Grades In Innisfil
S. S. No. 12 Innisfil records list students shifting between grades from entrance class through junior and senior groups. Names include Lloyd Srigley Bessie King George Gibson Clara Srigley Lilian Jago Margery Burger Dorothea King Gordon Johns Edna McKee Dorothy Little Jean Srigley Wilhelmina Stovel Ross Kennedy Ray Lougheed George Srigley Willie Little Jimmy Tyn dale Vivian Srigley Gordon Srigley and teacher L L Greene.
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S. S. No
Innisfil
Lloyd Srigley
Bessie King
George Gibson
Clara Srigley
Lilian Jago
Margery Burger
Dorothea King
Gordon Johns
Mary Marrow
Edna McKee
Dorothy Little
Jean Srigley
Wilhelmina Stovel
Ross Kennedy
Ray Lougheed
George Srigley
Willie Little
Jimmy Tyndale
Vivian Srigley
Gordon Srigley
Jim Kennedy
Corigan Buckley Nuptials Tied To Ontario Couple
At Phelpston on July 19 1922 Frank Corigan of Guelph married Miss Kathleen Buckley of Phelpston in a local ceremony. The notice also mentions advertised goods for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corrigan—Buckley
Phelpston
Frank Corrigan
Guelph
Kathleen Buckley
Also Mentioned on This Page
ORK
W. J. Richards
McClary’s Furnaces
Elizabeth St
Blake ST
U. S
Northern Bowling League
Churchill
Craighurst
Dalston
Clowes
Oro Station
Pease Furnaces
Ieye
CARE
WWE
R. Rusk
Oph.d. Optometrist
Dunlop St. Barrie
Barrie Markets
Rural Promotions
Vespra
L. M. Agar
L. L. Greene
Robt
H. King
Essa Rd
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