Barrie Examiner editorial blasts Whitneys Ontario record
The piece rails against Liberal policies and actions in Ontario. It accuses the Whitney government of misuses of public funds, gerrymandering, and flawed law reform while urging voters to oust them in the upcoming election. It highlights reform promises and rural road concerns as October 1908 campaign issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenzie & Mano
Mackenzie & Mannon
le Rose
la Rose Mining Company
Whitney
Ontario
Liberal Party
Mr. Whitney
Ontario Liberal Campaign Review Before Election Day
The piece assesses the Ontario Liberal campaign led by Hon. Mr. Mackay, praising energy and enthusiasm. It argues for Liberal governance based on administrative capacity, integrity, and progress, noting a historic Liberal control before 1906 and Ontario’s strong record among Confederation provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacKay
Ontario
Liberal Party
Antatio
Canada
Ivy Succeeds in Friendly Game Against Angus
Iv y v June 2 report a friendly baseball match last Friday evening with Angus. Ivy won clearly as the successful team. Also notes the burial of Mr and Mrs Robert Solt-buried their body on Monday and mentions Mrs Corbett Sr. of Thornton visiting daughter Mrs. Wm Speers at Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
Ivy
Robert Solt
Thornton On
Tnes
Corbett Sr
Thornton
Wm. Speers
Picnic and social notes from Manitoulin Island area
Community items recount visits by George Newel and BR. Bell, carpentry work started for J. McFadden, and Edna Bell visiting her sister in Ivy Crown Hill. Local residents attend weddings and visits to Great Falls, Hillsdale, and Port Dalhousie. Mrs. Grafton and family occupy a summer cottage. Miss Watt marries in Allandale. Mrs. Hawkins moves to the lodge while Susnes relocates on Manitoulin Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lee
J. McFadden
Mies
Edna Bell
Ivy
Jennie Graham
Miss Watt
Allandale
Miss Hayes
Franklin
Port Dalhousie
Mina Maidie Campbell
Mr. Hawkins
Susnes
Manitoulin Island
Hawkins
Rev Sheppard Heads to Winnipeg for Guest University
Jane 1 Rev Alex Sheppard leaves today for Winnipeg to attend Guest University. Miss Sheppard visits her mother at the Manse. Mrs William Orok departs for Toronto to be with her son Dr. ke for a month. Garden party proceeds total fourty dollars raised by Ladies Aid on the 25th. A B Thompson’s meeting last week drew about twenty, with only half in attendance. James Pierce returns home from Toronto where his daughter Mrs Fred Lemon was seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Alex. Sheppard
Winni
Universty
Neen’s University
My. Sheppard
Miss Sheppard
Manse
A. B. Thompson
James Pierce
Fred Lemon
Toronto
Nantyr notes of June with community updates
Mrs R L Cross of Toronto visits Chas Cross while Percy Thom loses a fine mare Friday night. Sunday School officials for the year include Percy Jompoon Superintendent and 8 Spillett Bible Class Hywitcher. Nantyr ball team wins 16 to unknown. Wedding plans bloom across districts. J W Jacks buys old Ordon farm. Frank Thompson roofs barns with metallic material. Hastings is convalescent.
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R. L. Cross
Toronto
Chas, Cross
Percy Thom
Percy Jompoon
Spillett
Hywitcher
Nantyr
Peter
J.W. Jacks
Ordon
Frank Thompson
Hastings
Jasain
Lefroy News Roundup Sparks and Fire Losses
Heavy storm hit Lefroy as lightning struck D. Clements barn at the corner of the 2nd line and Penetang road, burning it down. Chas McLelland's house also caught fire but was quickly extinguished. Jas Taylor of Belle Ewart died after a long illness. funeral at the 6th Lin cemetery conducted by a Baptist minister. Nantyr beat Lefroy in a local baseball match setting.
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Belle Ewart
6Th Lins
Baptist
Terry
B. Terry
Kensick
Denver
Colorado
Presbyterian Church
Local notices mix long lists and incidents across towns
Fragmentary items describe injuries from a scaffold fall and a man in a political hall. farms report grass growth and falling butter prices. repairs, property moves, and new constructions continue in multiple communities. social updates include births, illnesses, and visits as residents travel between towns and attend events.
Victoria University graduate Jones-Rev. Albert Owens home for holidays
Fragmented local notes confirm Rev Albert Owens completed studies at Victoria University Toronto and is visiting home for holidays. Other items mention Clarence Hill visiting cousin Wilfred Ell in Toronto, Miss Lollie Henry visiting James Lennox Newton Robinson, James Arnold visiting Orangeville, and various local improvements and events shaping village life.
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Lollie Henry
James Lennox
Newton Robinson
James Arnold
Orangeville
Charles Beelby
J. McKinley
Alliston
R. D. Henry
Baros
J. P. Carr
Randsons
Pedwell
Thornbury
Owens
Methodist
Cookstown
For Sale Property and Acreage Listing in Kam Sorel Area
A fragmentary real estate notice advertises 100 to 00 acres near Kam Sorel with a brick house and outbuildings, plus cement work details. Mentions a Barrie exchange, 300 meters to Tanmood, and a general agent J. MH. Brown for the Western Real Estate Exchange of Canadian Express Office, Barrie Box 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Harm
Witehen
Mession
Barris
Tanmood
DJ Spanair
J. MH. Brown
Western Real Estate Exchange
Canadian Express Office
Barrie
Miss Ida Canning Visits Mono and Area Church Musical Event
The report notes Miss Ida Canning visiting friends in Mono and Mrs. E. Jones of Port Arthur visiting her sister Mrs. G C Allan. A church concert in the Presbyterian church on May 25 featured the home talent choir and a standout magic act by George Dixon of Toronto with Belle Thompson and the local orchestra under Walter Reive receiving strong applause.
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Churchill
Ida Canning
Mono
E. Jones
Port Arthur
G. C. Allan
Boston
Sandes Ana
England
David Clement
Women
R. Stewart
Presbyterian Church
Srs
Couschill
Walter Reive
Oir
Belle Thompson
Toronto
George Dizon
Dixon
Lacrosse Club Organized with Schedule of 1900s Matches
An enthusiastic meeting elected the Barrie Lacrosse Club officers. Manager E Shear. President Batrona-Alez Habbick, W Bith, H D Jamieson, Dr B. Executive Grant Hanmer C W Boucher J Maxwell Con Marr tin Chas Glassford. The schedule lists games against West Toronto, Orillia, Bradford, Cookstown, and Newmarket across June to August with dates and venues throughout Barrie and surrounding towns.
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Oftair ‘Curse
For &Lacross Club
Vos Batrona
Alez. Habbick
W. B ‘Ith
H. D. Jamieson
Dr. B
E. Shear
Grant Hanmer
C. W. Boucher
J. Maxwell
Con. F. Marrtin
Chas. Glassford
Barrie
West Toronto
Orillia
Bradford
Cookstown
Newmarket
W. Toronto
Pat Orillia
Coookstown
Ocookstown
West
Toronto
Ori GT
Baerie
Bratford
Berrie
Barrie Markets Barbie June 8 1908 Fall Wheat Prices
Market brief from Barrie dated June 8 1908 lists fall wheat and flour prices for bakers and family use per barrel and per cwt, alongside coarse grain items such as peas and red clover seed. Meat and dairy figures for beef, eggs, and potatoes appear with miscellaneous items including hides and furs. the document reads like a weekly market quotation sheet with varied commodity prices.
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Cannda Motor League
Centre Simcoe Farmers Abourd
Richard Graham
Automobile
Graham
Sunddale
Flos
Vespra
Newmarket Express
George Newel
BR. Bell
Penewecs
Manitoulin
Crown
Hill Jane Sme
Mies Grose
Lefroy
Jas. Partridge
Hindle
Methodist Church of
Lizzie Rix
Clark
Hillsdale
Shanty Bay
Mrs. Grafton
Mrs. Hitchman
Case of
Midhorst
Misa Roth Staaden
Per Stieter
Ponte
Robinson
G. T. BK
Willow Creek
Philip Davis
Wm. McKinney
Baptist Church of
Sanaay
Gee Mr. Reid
Stayner
Stroud
Lou
William Dickey
J Zane Pratt
Steve Marshall
Geo. Sharpe
Aggie Robertson
Beate Vee
Jas. Reynolds
Penetang
Blanche Duncan
Johnston Black
Bethel
Presbyterian
Sunnidale Corners
Wigazins
Fas
St Beakie
I. McCracken
Mills
Risebrough
G. J. Craw
Martin
George Hill
John A. Stewart
Grand’ Orange Lodge
May
Belle Stewarters
Benton
Barbie
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Roger’ Bros
H. H. Otton & Son Bar
Ljoar
Queen's and
Barrie HO
J. R. Hambly
Barrie Hotel
R. A. DeHart
Massey-Harris
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