Mail schedules from Barrie P O postmaster note
Mails close daily at 6.45 a m and 5.05 p m southbound. Northbound mails depart 10.05 a m and 6.40 p m. To Penetanguishene 10.35 a m. To Orillia 6.45 a m. Apto Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays 10.35 a m. Thornton mails Tuesdays and Fridays. Shanty Boy Tuesdays and Fridays 10.35 a m. Minising one at 10.35 a m. J Edwards Postmaster.
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Penetanguishene
Orillia
Apto
Thornton
J. Edwards
Caled For Subscribers Move to New Stationery Store
The Examiner readers accustomed to the L P Office will find papers at the New Stationery Store and News Depot in Barrie next to the Barrie Railway Station. Ben Rae’s Building on Dunlop Street hosts orders for printing and engraving services, with prompt attention for patrons.
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Examiner
Stationeag Fe
Ben- Rae
Buuvine
Barrie
Dunlop HE Street
The Leather Industry in Ontario and Its Trade
An in depth look at Ontario leather production and trade. from hides sourced at farms to domestic tanners and city dealers. European and American hides. Spain ish sole leather. the role of inspectors. the prominence of Ontario and Quebec tanners. the making of different leather types. the cautious but profitable business climate. and the broader view on Fenian threats and defense considerations.
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Ontario
New York
Rio Grande
Oronoko
Buenos Ayres
California
Hamilton
Toronto
Quebec
Townships
England
Encouraging Another Fenian Raid Sparks Public Alarm
The piece condemns sensational reports in US and Canadian press that inflame fear of Fenian raids. It says such rumors are unfounded, and the government will suppress any raid. It notes no arms were issued, no volunteers dispatched, and urges avoiding public excitement. Also reports an attempted murder of detective Cullen in Montreal, with Gardner wounded and recaptured.
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Dyrna
United States
England
Canada
New York Herald
Herald
Ottawa
New York
Hamilton Times
Stayner Promises Mills Hotels and Fairs on October Day
A Stayner correspondent reports two new steam grist mills in construction by Donar and A Struthers, with four hotels and several shops planned. The agricultural fall show, and Nottawasaga, Sunnidale, and Stayner fairs converge on October 1, plus quarterly fairs on the first Thursdays in July October January and April, reinforcing Stayner as a regional hub despite plans for a rival chain of fairs.
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Sunnidale
Donar
A. Struthers
Warrington
Nottawasaga
Stayner
Collingwood
Clarksburg
Meaford
Collingwood Enterprise
Oliver Denies Dismissal Over Crown Lands Account
The Muskoka Crown Lands notice defends R J Oliver Esq denying reports he was dismissed for defalcation. The Globe and Leader earlier claimed his removal, while Oliver accuses the government of misrepresentation. The paper withholds full correspondence pending print.
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Muskoka
Oliver
Crown Lands Department
Metropolitan Comedy Company Opens at Town Hall Tonight
The Metropolitan Comedy Company has toured the dominion and earned flattering notices for versatility and talent. They bring proper scenery wardrobe and properties to Town Hall this evening with an attractive programme and announce another show tomorrow night. In dull times this moral drama treat should please local theatre lovers.
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Metropolitan Comedy Company
Dominion
Council Meeting Reports Space Limitation
The paper cannot publish reports of multiple council meetings in one issue. Only one meeting report will be included when received immediately after the meeting. reports of four or five consecutive meetings occupy too much space and are deemed of limited interest to readers.
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Townsurre Crerxs
Various Periodicals Advertised at Nicholson's News Depot
A rack of popular magazines and illustrated papers including Frank Leslie's Weekly Chimney Corner Illustrated Newspaper Monthly Magazine Atlantic Monthly Every Saturday Demorest s Young Folks Albion American Agriculturist and more are offered to readers at Mr B R Nicholson's News Depot with varied and engaging contents.
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Tog WeEx
Issano Montuuies
Harper’s Weekly
Bazar
Frank Leslie
Chimney Corner
Atlantic Monthly
Demorest
Townsend Family to Perform at Town Hall Next Week
The Townsend Family will perform in the Town Hall here on Wednesday Thursday and Friday of next week. Their old admirers will be glad to hear of the engagement.
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Townsend
Commutation for Smith Ahead of Death Sentence
The Chatham Planet reports Sheriff Mercer was informed that the death sentence for the rape case against lad Smith has been commuted to a fourteen year imprisonment in the penitentiary.
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Chatham Planet
Mercer
Lad Smith
Military units ready to proceed under Lord Alexander Russell
The Alert reports the 1st battalion Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade the 43rd Volunteer battalion the Ottawa Field Battery and the Frontenac Cavalry are held in readiness to proceed under orders at an hour's notice. The whole force will be under the command of Lord Alexander Russell.
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Prince Consort’s Own Rifle Brigade
43Rd Volunteer Battalion
Ottawa ‘Field Battery
Frontenac Cavalry
Lord Alexander Russell
Burlesque Critique From Toronto Spirit of the Age
An Antroruro correspondent imitates Corn-Cob in describing Fonxy nut and its inhabitants. The burlesque is acknowledged as amusing yet warned against as potentially offensive, urging circumspection by the Spirit of the Age for its subject matter.
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Toronto
Age
Advertisements and notices omitted for space
A number of advertisements, take notices, and other items are omitted this week due to lack of space.
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Osittep
Fire destroys stable and barn at Royal Hotel, Orillia
A stable and the barn attached to the Royal Hotel in Orillia were burned last Monday evening causing about $1000 in losses. No insurance coverage was carried.
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Royal Hotel
Orillia
Stucot County Council Opens June Session in Court Room
The county council members begin their June session in the court-room next Monday. A caution to boys reports two London youths fined for profanely cursing and swearing in public streets under a 1746 act.
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Stucot County Counci
London
New Plough Guide and Holder Advertised
An advertisement promotes a new plough guide and holder as a promising farming implement. The patentee will tour Barrie and other parts of the county in a few days to dispose of rights.
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Mare
Barrie
President meets Chinese Embassy amid Monroe Doctrine talk
The Chinese Embassy to the United States was received by President John son in due form on Friday. The president’s remarks focused on the Monroe Doctrine and the Suez Canal, leaving the Celestials slightly puzzled by the speech.
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United States
Johnson
Kit Carson Dies in Colorado Territory
The famed trapper and guide Kit Carson died in the Colorado territory on the 23rd last month from rupture of a blood vessel in the neck.
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Kit Carson
Colorado Territory
Barrie News Depot Ad Promotes Storage Goods and Blinds
An advertisement urges customers to visit the Barrie News Depot for room papers and window blinds. It features note of a large stock of stationery and fancy goods, claimed to be the most recherche north of Toronto, offered at unusually low prices.
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Barrie News Depot
Toronto
Free Stone Quarry Opens Near Duntroon by Dinnis & Co
A splendid free stone quarry has been opened near Duntroon in Nottawasaga Township by Richard Dinnis & Co of Toronto. The stone resembles Ohio stone but is lighter and evenly colored. Quarrying proceeds on an extensive scale due to strong demand for building and monument use.
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Duntroon
Nottawasaga
Richard Dinnis & Co
Toronto
Ohio
Sawing Extraordinary at Sturgeon Bay Mill
On the sixth, the Sturgeon Bay Saw Mill owned by Savanny and Co sawed 23,330 feet of lumber in 12 hours with one circular saw. 3,505 feet were plank and the rest inch board lumber. The mill sits on the Sturgeon River about a half mile from the Bay, with two nearby mills owned by Hall and Christie. Immense lumber exports are noted from these three mills this season.
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Sturgeon Bay
Savanny, & Co
Sturgeon River
Messrs Hall
Christie
Horrible Murders Near Seaforth in Tuckersmith
June 8 report from Sgarottu details the double murder of Nicholas Malady and his wife at their Seaforth area home. Malady shot with buckshot, three grains in brain. wife’s head crushed with an axe. house looted. A son-in-law and brother of the murdered man have been arrested. evidence weak.
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Sgarottu
Nicholas Malady
Seaforth
Tuckersmith
Malachy
British North America settlement debate in Commons
In the House of Commons Sir Harry Verney questioned measures to open the territory from Lake Superior to the Pacific to settlement. Under Secretary C B Addelay replied that early colonization was desirable but no steps could be taken while negotiations with the Hudson Bay Company were pending.
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Loxpon
House of Commons
Harry Verney
Buckinghan
British North America
C. B. Addelay
Colonial Department
Lake Superior
Pacific Coast
Hudson Bay Company
Reformatory at Penetanguishene Visited by Norfolk Writer
A Norfolk writer describes the Penetanguishene Reformatory in Simcoe County, praising its location near Georgian Bay, the new prison building, and the wardenship of W M Kelley. Details cover age range, religious makeup, daily routine, facilities, and the view that the institution offers a humane alternative to common prisons. The piece condemns neglectful parental care and highlights the institution as a merciful, corrective measure for youth.
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Norfolk Reformer
Reformatory
Penetanguishene
Georgian Bay
Barrie
Simcoe
Toronto
W. M. Kelley
W. R. Gilmor
Mew
E. Grace
Chinese Embassy reception at the House of Representatives
Wasumotoy June 8. The House greeted the Chinese Embassy with formal ceremony led by Mr Sehenck. The Speaker declared a welcome as the oldest nation of the world joins commerce and diplomacy with the United States. The event underscored growing Pacific trade links amid near completion of the Pacific Railroad. Also reviewed Brackwoods Magazine May, praising its early content and future potential, noting several articles and authors.
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House
Sehenck
House of Representatives
America
Europe
United States
Bay of Fundy
Golden State
Pacific
China
Asia
Thames
Seine
Manube
Rhine
Baltic
Adriatic
Court Session Recalls Late Officials and Grants Verdicts
The court opened after Tuesday, with Judge Gowan presiding and associates McConkey Little and Davis. Grand jurors answered, and the judge praised the late Thos. D. McGee and Crown Land Agent John Alexander. Ten civil and thirteen criminal indictments followed, with verdicts for Armstrong, Goodfellow, Greer, Willis, Mulcahy, Hunt, and others. The Queen v Solomon, a larceny case, ended with a guilty verdict. Wednesday continued with trials of Maloney Jr., Palmer, Lewis Palmer, Robbins, Mateer and Johanna Mateer, and more, ending with a note that the next concluded report would follow.
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T. D. McConkey
W. C. Little
George Davis
Esqis
R. B. McCartney
Foreman
J. Brown
Thomas H. Banting
Peter Daniel
Robin Dodds
John Dunlop
James Dundas
Selby Evans
Samuel Flemming
William Ferris
David Jardine
Donald Johnson
John D. Laurie
Archibald McNeil
W. H. Willson
Robert Sawyer
R. Goodfellow
M. Scanlon
Patrick Greer
John Goodfellow
Adam Goodfellow
J. W.H. Willson
Benjamin Willis
P. Graham,the Elder
J. E. Graham
Campbell and
Lount
J. W. Lewis
Thomas Greer
Thos. Mulcahy
Lewis. Harper
David Hunt
Edward Cluskey
Collingwood
Gamon
Dallas
Boulton & McCarthy
H. Robertson
Lount & Boys
The
Queen
John Solomon
Edward Jackson
J. R. Cotter
William Maloney
Barrie
John Mateer
Johannah
Patrick Melady
Lewis Palmer
Thomas McCormick
John
Johannah Mateer
J. R. Cotter, Esq
Crown
William Robbins
Johanna Mateer
Johanna
Taylor
Kidd’s Creek
Maloney
Palmer
C.A
Court of Revision at Oro township May 1868 proceedings
The Court of Revision for Oro township met May 4 1868 with Council present led by Duncan McKinlay. It heard assessments on lots 12 4 5 20 and others, reduced some values and sustained others, adjourned to May 13 with further sessions May 20. Adjourned meetings continued to May 27 and May 27 1868 with actions on tax, statute labour, dog tax refunds, road aid requests, and payments to officials.
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John Galbraith
McKinlay
Cour
Thomas Diary
Samuel Richardson
Robert Clarke
George Caldwell
Thomas Drury
Sio OU
Malcom Gillespie
Court of Revision
Duncan McKilay
William Ashfield
Hough Ross Jour
A. Russell
Vesora
James Ashfield
Toronto
James Stewart Ashfield
Duncan McKinray
McLeod
Wm. Taylor
James Chapper
Drury
William Taylor
John Gardner
Lake Shore
Letter on John Alexander estate and will legality
To the Editor of the Examiner a reader questions the legality of the late John Alexander estate disposition and suggests his trustees may thwart the deceased’s liberal intentions. The letter implies the trustees’ public opposition to the will and contemplates their resignation, while noting the sender’s doubt about the signer’s mental state. Also includes a crowded midwestern-style price list with varied commodities.
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The
Examiner
William Boys
John Alexander
Boys
Minutes of Oro Council Eighth Meeting 1868 May 4
The Oro council meets with full attendance discussing town hall contracts and salaries. The collector receives five dollars extra for 1867. payments to officers and redemption money issued. roads, fence viewer, and highway overseer appointed. Damages due to dogs awarded. adjournment set for May 13 at Mr Galbraiths. surveyor to lay out town hall site and corner posts. deed held by reeve. court of revision convened. The reeve presents a certificate from Wm.
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Efsair
McKinlay
Johnston
George Ball
Oro
Edward Maudsly
Rugby Mill Road
Witliam Seymour
Joseph Seymour
Walter Tudhope
Thomas Diary
Robert Leadly
Esquires
Jon Galbraiths
Joan C. Steece
Drury
Toronto Market Prices Report June 10 1868
Fall Wheat at 1.55 to 1.60 per bushel Spring Wheat 1.66 Barley 0 95 Flour No 1 Superfine 7 15 Peas 0 90 to 0 Oats 0 60 Butter 0 17 to 0 18 This item summarizes grain and commodity quotations from Toronto market notes with multiple small price ranges and standard market terms.
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Cess
Teething Relief Syrup Promises Quick Infant Comfort
A long advertise note for a teething syrup claims it softens gums reduces inflammation and regulates bowels. It asserts universal cure ability with rapid infant relief within fifteen to twenty minutes and provides worldwide dealer info and Curtis & Perkins facsimile on the wrapper.
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Curtis & Perkins
New York
Fulton-street
High Holborn
London
England
St. Paul-street
Montreal
Canada
Marriage Announcement of Rawson and Smith Heiress
In this town on the 8th instant Mr Edward Rawson wed Miss Maria Smith eldest daughter of B W Smith Esq Sheriff of this county.
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Rawson-Smith
Edward Rawson
Maria Smith
B. W. Smith
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