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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jun 07, 1917

Page

10

Eminent French Canadian Senator Béique on the Board

Senator Frederic Ligori Béique a prominent Quebec lawyer friend and financier is named as the new director representing French Canadians on the board. The article traces his career from Laval University law to king's counsel and senator, detailing his extensive business, charity, and public service in Montreal and Canada.

Ney le Pacifique Canadian Pacific Railway Frederic Ligori Béigne F L. Béique Louis Béique St. Mathias Rouville County Quebec College de Stef Marie de Monnoir Laval University Province of Quebec Dominion of Canada Baronnier Montreal Béique Privy Council England Royal Commission Whelan H. Mercier Baie Des Chaineurs Dominion Behring Sea Claims Commission Louis Jetté Senator Béique Montreal Star David Morvice W. Hudon Royal Electric Company Chambly Manufacturing Company Sir Herbert Holt Montreal Park and Island Railway Company Bank of Hochelaga la Sauvegarde Insurance Company St. Jean Baptiste Society Monument National la Caisse Nationale D’'Economie Montreal Technical School Montreal General Hospital Notre Dame Hospital Parks and Playgrounds Association Charity Organization Society League For the Prevention of Tuberculosis Montreal Citizens’ Association Béique Marri Anadian Pacific Railway Caroline Angelinas Desaulles Grace Order of St. John of Jerusalem Victor Béique Montreal Herald

Soldier sues CPR for damages over passenger train incident

Yesterday C R McKeown acting for Roy E Chisholm of Milton filed in the Supreme Court a $2000 damages writ against the CPR. The plaintiff, a returned soldier, alleges a brakeman pushed his injured leg from a smoking car seat on a Streetsville to Alton passenger train on April 7, causing pain and indignation while he wore a returned button. He has worked as a shell inspector at the Alton Orangeville munitions works.

C. R. McKeown K.C Roy E. Chisholm Milton Supreme Court C.P.R Streetsville Alton Munition Orangeville

Watch Your Irons in a Close Call at Local Shop

An electric iron caused smoke when the proprietor briefly left it on while talking to a customer and going to supper. Bystanders entered, cut the current, preventing a potential fire. The Aurora Banner warns householders to unplug irons when leaving a room.

Aurora Banner

Fire destroys Clark Block in Stayner early Sunday

A major blaze swept John Clark's shops and pool rooms in Stayner before 3 AM on a Sunday. Mrs. McRae warned residents at Coughlin's hotel as firefighters, aided by volunteers, battled flames across the block. Despite eight of eleven firemen, water and blankets kept the fire from spreading. all losses are insured.

John Clark Coughlin McRae W. Johnson McEachern A. T. McDonald’s Clark Block

War machine made in Germany mocks tyrant Walt Mason

Poem satirizes a German tyrant with fantastical war tech and conquests. The piece, attributed to Walt Mason, parodies aggression by depicting a ruler whose weapons and schemes are “made in Germany” as nations resist. It culminates in a jab at Uncle Sam.

Germany Great Britain Italy France Russia Gayly United States Sam Walt Mason

Get ready for Spring Buy paints from W A Lowe and Son

Spring prep prompt invites customers to purchase paints from W A Lowe and Son located on Elizabeth Street for home projects and renovations.

W. A. Lowe & Son Elizabeth St

Minard’s Liniment Receives Endorsement by Hotel Proprietor

Alfred Rochayv of Roxton Pond Hotel and Livery Stables hails Minard's Liniment as the best medicine available after years of use in his family and stables. He urges its continued use for equine and household needs.

Minard’s Liniment Co., Ltd Minard’s Liniment Alfred Rochayv Roxton Pond Hotel and Livery Stables

Parsons Inquest Finds Car Brakes Faulty at Varney Crossing

The inquest in Newmarket into the deaths of Mr and Mrs Parsons concluded with a verdict that their car, at Varney Crossing between Roach Point and Eastbourne, died May 20 due to faulty brakes or unseen Metropolis car. Jurors urged Metropolis Radial Co to install crossings alarms and keep signs fresh. Witness Arthur Visick, govt examiner for chauffeurs, testified brakes were in very poor condition and could be released only with effort even with emergency brake on.

H. Parsons Newmarket Wesley Varney Crossing Roach’s Point Eastbourne Arthur Visick

Cockney Singer in London Slam Sparks Snide Remark

Andrew the Cockney singer was selected for a London slam concert and obliged with Kathleen Mavourneen. His line about The Horn of the Hunter unsettled one man who urged more accuracy. Andy retorted with mock pity and warned against showing ignorance.

Andrew London Kathleen Mavourneen Andy

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