Roberts Wins With Home Run In Tenth
Roberts delivers a decisive no‑stop home run in the tenth to lift Barrie over Thornton 4 to 3 after a tense, error‑streaked contest. The game seesawed through nine innings with both teams scoring early and late, keeping fans on edge until Roberts’s heroics sealed the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hamilton
Boys
Thornton
Barrie
Roberts
L. Stewart
Henry
Dungey
Ayerst
Plant
Man
J. Stewart
Cooper
Dobson
Lynch
Emms
Burton
Sally
Thorntonites
McKenzie
F. Feltis
Barrie buyers offer bargains in dry goods and shoes
Local ads highlight Wood-lac varnish stain, Maple Leaf paints, and 23c items. Barrie shoppers are urged to visit W. C. Hunter Clothing Co. for June bargains on clothing and hosiery as well as evening store hours and specials at Fisher's Thornton and U.F.O. Store sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Flynn
W. A. Lowe & Son
Little’s Shoe
Jittle’s
U.F.O
Fisher’s Thornton
Barrie
W. C. Hunter Clothing Co
Drunk Reckless Bradford Pair Fined In Barrie Case
Alfred Lowe of Bradford pleaded guilty to being intoxicated in an automobile on May 31 in Barrie and was fined 20 dollars plus 24 50 in costs. Henry Lowe, driver of the same car, admitted brakes and muffler issues and paid 20 25 in fines. The court, addressing Bradford residents, urged better conduct in the county town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Lowe
Bradford
Barrie
Jeffs
Elizabeth Street
Jos. Davis
Thos. Brown
Henry Lowe
Henry
Brown
King
Lowe
Alleged Balky Horse Backs Two Into Court
In Division Court Judge Wismer heard a dispute over a balky horse. G McConkey bought the animal from Ernest Carson of Vespra and, claiming balkiness, returned it and sought 107 dollars. Carson denied Balkiness and faced a counterclaim for board. Evidence split on balkiness. decision reserved. J R Boys for plaintiff and Donald Ross for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carson
Dog attack sparks Division Court clash over chickens
A. G. Walker sued C. W. Edwards for 24 dollars claiming damage to his chickens and egg loss from Edwards dog. Walker shot the dog and paid a fine. Edwards counter claimed for the dog's value and disputed most hen damages. Judgment reserved. Col. A. Cowan for plaintiff J. R. Boys for defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Walker
C. W. Edwards
Allandale
Walker
Col. A. Cowan
J. R. Boys
Choice Beach Lots at Wasaga Beach
J Byrne of Capital Trust Corporation Toronto shows blueprints for two new subdivisions Wasaga Beach Wilcox Pine Grove subdivision four beach lots 66 by 250 woodland interior lots. Bellman subdivision 150 lots 2000 feet east of Oakview road includes 24 beach lots with broad streets. Byrnes subdivision very wooded sells freely with river and inside lots offering potential investor gains over fifty percent in a year. Phone numbers offered for appointments.
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ER. J. Byrne
Capital Trust Corporation
Toronto
Wasaga Beach
Wilcox
Pine Grove
Peter St
Bellman
Oakview
Byrnes
Byrne
Firemen seek authority to control traffic during fires
Town Council discussed street traffic control at fires and approved steps to create a by law giving firemen police authority to protect incident scenes. Other items included water service refusals, sidewalk and culvert requests, sewer plans, and a motion to appoint traffic protection during blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald. Byrne
Ald. Lower
Ald. Coles
Fire and Police
Five Points Corners
Patterson
Little
Coles
Paddison
Nelson St
Innisfil Plans Ideal Watering Spot Park on Lake Simcoe Shore
Innisfil Township may create a large picnic park with 3000 feet of sandy beach on Lake Simcoe. Authorities have optioned 86 acres at the end of the eighth line for about 18000 dollars and will seek voter approval around July 1 to purchase. The land owned by Mrs Creswicke D Quinlan and J A Thompson could support bathing boating and picnic facilities with later land sale for farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innisfil
Lake Simcoe
Thornton
Lt Governor to Speak at Barrie War Memorial Dedication
The Lieut Governor of Ontario will address the dedication on Wednesday June 28 at 2 30 pm. The ceremony follows the acceptance by Mr Cockshutt and includes an overseas chaplain guest and speeches by public figures. A program is being prepared under Walter N Duff with park area upgrades around the monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Cockshutt
Parks Commission
Walter N. Duff
Former Barrie Collegiate Graduates Reported to Pass Exams
Undergraduates from the University of Toronto note successful exam results among Barrie Collegiate alumni. Fifth Year Medicine winner R. A. Carson. Third Year Medicine Leo Hall Gordon Coutts. Second Year Medicine P. Vivian. Third Year Arts D. F. MacLaren Miss A. Robertson B. O. Partridge. Third Year S. P. W. Turner L. Campbell W. Carr. Pre-Dental Year G. H. Braden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Toronto
Barrie Collegiate
R. A. Carson
Leo Hall
Gordon Coutts
P. Vivian
D. F. MacLaren
A. Robertson
B. O. Partridge
S. P
W. Turner
L. Campbell
W. Carr
G. H. Braden
Parking on Main Street Must Cease in Barrie
Barrie town council last Monday ordered indefinite parking cessation on main streets. A traffic control plan includes designated stopping spots on Dunlop and Elizabeth streets with a traffic director, and stricter limits on bus and jitney stops to protect public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Ala Byrne
Ald
Coles
Byrne
Reeve Fisher
King
Dunlop St
Wellington Hotel
Ald. Coles
Sterling Bank
Ald. Hill
Patterson
Dunlop and
Elizabeth
Toronto
Berezy
Collier
Elizabeth Sts
Stroud Methodist S S Garden Party and sales listings
Community notices list a Stroud Methodist S S garden party on June 23 with a brief musical programme. Also advertised are Little's Saturday shoe sale in Allandale offering 20 percent off tennis and outing shoes, and sales of aprons at Collier Street S S Room June 16 with afternoon tea. St Marys Parish Hall hosts an Aus pices Catholic Women s League bake sale with tea on June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroud Methodist S
St. Mary’s
Catholic Women’s League
Actor Albert Brown Dies in San Francisco
Albert Brown the comedian who starred in The White Feather and A Little Bit of Fluff during the war died in San Francisco on May 19 of syncope. The Massachusetts born actor lived in Mount Vernon New York and was married to Grace Mae Lambkin a Boston actress. His death is mourned by Canadians and others who admired his versatility and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Brown
Barrie
Brown
San Francisco
Mr. Brown
Massachusetts
Grace Mae Lambkin
Boston
Mount Vernon
N.Y
Briggs Freight and Express Service Launch
R L Briggs begins motor bus freight and express service between Barrie and Toronto with intermediate points. For details call phone 878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Briggs
Barrie
Toronto
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Hill
Burton Ave
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Anld Hill
M. L. Brock
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Blake St
Vincent St
Blake
Collingwood
Vincent
Henry Priest
Penetang St
Dundonald St
Canadian Deep-Waterways and Power Association
St. Lawrence River Canal
Great Lakes
Ross St
Board of Health
Maple Ave
McIntosh Granite Co., Ltd
Memorial
Bell Telephone Co
Henry St
Ann and
William Sts
Chatham
Barrie Council
Peter Murphy
Five Points
W. S. Gracey
Essa St
Hobos
Constable King
Fire and Police Committee
Cumberland St
Miller—Byrne
J. W. Merrick
Board of Works
Paddison—Wiles
Brock St. Byrne
Owen St
James St
Poucher
Fisher—Byrne
James St. Hill
Fisher
Cumberland and
Caroline Sts
Rusk
Berczy Sts
Collier St
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