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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
16
A garbled OCR fragment lists assorted prices such as 65¢ 12c 14c and foot rates, plus higher priced items. The text shows multiple price points and items but lacks complete descriptions or context for a coherent summary.
The first draft of stations from the Toronto Conference of the Methodist Church lists transfers for Barrie District. Rev. E T Douglas leaves Central Methodist Barrie for Prospect Park Toronto. Rev J Hervette More to Central. Rev Alfred Laycock to Thornton. Rev W H Adams to Sutton West. Rev A W Howe moves Bond Head to Penetanguishene. Rev Geo Barry to replace Howe. Rev J W Dudgeon to Sunderland from Bradford. Rev S H Greenslade to Bradford. Other changes include War as well as Mason Ardtrea and Uttutt.
Two Toronto men escaped serious injury when their Studebaker light six overturned on a gravel section of the Provincial Highway about five miles south of Barrie last Saturday. Both occupants were thrown clear but unhurt and went to Stroud for help. The car lay in the ditch with wheels in the air and suffered minor damage including a broken windshield and bent radiator and fenders after being towed to a local garage.
Heavy duck boots with rubber soles and toe cap offered at 2.00 pair. Men's welted oxfords in brown and black calf on new French style lasts with rubber heels sizes 5 to 10 priced at 5.45 per pair.
The General Sessions and County Court operations overflowed into a second court in the council chamber before Judge Wismer. True bills were returned against Wm J Aikens for wounding with intent to maim and Oliver Savage for indecent assault. Civil actions numbered three for the jury and five non jury cases.
A large audience enjoyed a Tuesday evening recital in the Sunday School room featuring junior pupils of Edmund Hardy. The program included piano solos and vocal items from multiple composers with performances by Clara Ord Eva, and Constance Hardy among others.
The Barrie Junior Singing Club presented the operetta The Crowning of Love in Collier Street Methodist Sunday school room. About twenty youths aged eight to sixteen performed with solos by Miss Marjorie Laidman Miss Hazel Irish and Jack Cooper, accompanied by Percy Hoadley and an orchestra.
Carries ministers and laymen at the Toronto Methodist Conference in Toronto this week include Rev. E. T. Douglas Zeeman Rupert Robt Lightfoot from Central Church Rev S M Beach James Brunton from Burton Ave Rev H E Wellwood W C Hunter and W J Walker of Collier St In Beach and Wellwood absence J H Connors Ontario Prohibition Union will speak at Burton Ave morning and Collier St evening Rev W Jackson Little of Barrie will lead services at Collier St morning Burton Ave evening Rev E T Douglas preaches at Central in morning with a song service in the evening The Conference will appoint a successor to Rev Mr Douglas after his four year pastorate}
Two B C I graduates earned awards at the University of Toronto ceremonies last Friday. Hartley F. Grafton won the Daniel Wilson Scholarship in biological and medical sciences for the third year, and Vera I. Jones received the G A Cox gold medal in natural science. Grafton previously won the Carter Scholarship for Simcoe County in 1921, while Jones also won that scholarship in 1920. Jones, a Victoria College alumna from Parry Sound, has frequented the Girdwoods’ home. Mrs Girdwood attended the convocation.
The ad promotes Fred Niblo's Thy Name Is Woman at Dreamland with Ramon Novarro and Barbara LeMarr in a two day showing Friday and Saturday. Includes dramatic lines about conscience and duty from a story about smugglers.
Judge Vance criticizes jail diet at June Sessions warning against underfeeding prisoners. He praises the Children’s Shelter work and urges jurors to promote foster care, noting citizens’ duty to help place or support vulnerable children.
Ottawa outlines a redistribution where South Simcoe minus Barrie joins Dufferin, Barrie moves to North Simcoe, and East Simcoe remains unchanged. W A Boys MP would lose a constituency, likely to run in Dufferin or North Simcoe. other county changes affect York and Muskoka ridings.
Women and men competed in the Barrie Bowling Club event with eight rinks. A. C. Bricker’s rink won the opening tournament with a plus 14, while round results feature several close scores and the next local event scheduled for Tuesday evening.
Last Sunday evening about 160 B C S cadets marched in a church parade at Collier Street Methodist Church with the band leading. Quartermaster George Service preached the sermon and solos were sung by Sidney Tooke and Wilfrid Robinson.
The tenth annual meeting of Barrie Presbyterial WMS opens in St Andrews church with about 200 delegates from the presbytery. Afternoon sessions cover committee appointments and department reports. Tea for delegates is served in the church basement. A public address by Mrs Taylor of China is planned for evening.
S. W. Moore holds Barrie’s largest stock of ladies and children’s apparel. The store emphasizes wide selection and variety for the season.
Minesing defeated Phelpston 8 to 2 in a Centre Simcoe League game at Phelpston on June 5. Crawford starred for Minesing, allowing hits only in the fifth and seventh innings as Miles and Armstrong contributed sharp defense and solid hitting. Four Minesing batsmen were above .700, while Hall of Phelpston yielded seventeen hits but received strong support.
Thornton beat Beeton 17 to 10 in a brisk South Simcoe League game. Hunter led Thornton with a double and four singles in five at bats as the home team built a big early lead and withstood late Beeton charges.
Barrie defeated Elmvale 9 to 5 in the opening game at the new Hillsdale athletic field officiated by Warden J. E. Coombs. Elmvale then beat Pene tang 4 to 1. In a later clash Barrie edged Elmvale 2 to 1 in eight innings after a tied seventh. Holly Dyer pitched the first game for Barrie and Bert Robertson starred in the second.
Hillsdale defeated Phelpston 16 to 7 on Saturday night. Hillsdale scored six in the first, six in the fourth and four more in the fifth, while Phelpston managed seven runs. Hillsdale lineup included J Davenport and Dawes on the mound and the infielders Arksey Rumble Scott Farragher Martin. Phelpston started P Hall on the mound with W Marley catching and Minnings in center.
Hillsdale defeated Hillcrests 13 to 8 at Agricultural Park on Monday evening, extending their winning streak. Hillsdale pitchers Dawes and McGrath held Hillcrests while Hillsdale's bats and defense highlighted the game. Lineups included J Davenport and W Davenport for Hillsdale and McDonagh for Hillcrests. Umpire Hall of Phelpston presided.
Thursday June 19 program includes March Our Favorite Regiment Eril Melody in F Rubinstein Overture1001 Nights Svoboda Intermezzo Dance of the Song Birds and Dragoons Call plus Eilenberg Waltz 1001 Nights Reeser Strauss Popular Just a Lullaby Hearst Hornpipe Uncle Dooley’s Delight and Hall Ramon Novarro at Dreamland Saturday 24cl
Collingwood edges Barrie 2 to 1 in a closely fought game with four clean steals and strong fielding. Ellis robbed Armstrong of a hit in the first, and Clark made a running catch on a tough fly, while Dobson and Taylor contributed on defense. The match was delayed forty minutes by late arrivals, drawing crowd dissatisfaction despite league scheduling.
Baracas beat YMCA 8 to 6 at Queen's Park on Monday June 9 in a Sun day School League Junior game. Bryson and Wilson stars for Baracas with Wilson collecting batting honors and Bryson providing fielding highlights. The Barrie A A A supplies balls and bats while Spalding offers a cup or medals for the competition.
Central Methodist baseball team of the Junior League defeated Minesing Juniors 10 to 5 in an exhibition at Minesing last Friday evening. Lineups include Central players Ballantyne Ambler Robinson Chantler Partridge Houghton Harboard Anderton Furlong and Minesing players A Graves M Ronald P Ronald H Fralick Plowright M Fralick W Luck M Luck Art Graves.
The Barrie Ivy game in the South Simcoe Baseball League moved up from June 18 to Monday June 16 with Barrie visiting Ivy at 4 p.m. A large crowd is expected as the teams are known for exciting baseball when they meet.
Auction sale set for Wednesday June 18 by Geo Patterson lot 13 con 7 Vespra with farm stock implements and field crop. Sale starts 1 p.m. W A McConkey auctioneer J T Emms bailiff.
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