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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1917
Page
8
A large county WC T U convention met at the Central Methodist Church with reports, addresses, and a welcoming by Mrs N B Johnston and Mayor Craig. Sessions covered wartime sacrifice, prohibition aims, and praise for women's votes while stressing continued moral reform and unity.
The Ball Planing Mill Co Ltd announces new management and offers lumber flooring ceiling sash doors frames blinds tanks water troughs mouldings wood turning columns shingles wall board roofing and more. Their manager is a registered architect ready to draw plans and specifications. Call 109 Bayfield St Barrie Ont.
Public notice from J. A. MacLAREN, Chairman Publicity Committee of Barrie Board of Trade, seeking written particulars of furnished houses or rooms to rent and boarding options for summer visitors including rates and terms. Information to be provided in writing to the committee. no phone or in person details accepted.
The report lists Lt Col Lennoxs Irish Bn and Lt Col Coopers Buffs from Toronto heading to frontline service. It notes Lt Col Lennox wounded, Pte Saunders missing since May 3, and Lance-Cpl Peebles wounded in the right leg. A photogravure honors Col Robert Smith Low for Camp Borden work.
Delegates discussed wartime duties for women and morale, praising French and Belgian sacrifice. The convention highlighted Red Cross work and temperance, with delegates from Collingwood Huntsville North Bay Creemore Meaford and more, noting successful sessions filled with music and readings.
Wool buyers seek wool from sellers. J. W. Gossling invites inquiries for pricing before selling. Located at the apple factory corner Sophia Street and Maple Avenue.
Olivia Johnston six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos Johnston Sanford Street was struck by a car driven by Melville Marrin near West Ward School as children crossed the street. The other car blocked visibility. She suffered a forehead bruise a fractured left leg and a closed left eye. Marrin stopped and drove her home. She is improving.
Among five non jury matters opened Tuesday only Ira D Middleton versus Boyd Dunlop was heard. Middleton seeks 200 dollars for alleged ill treatment of a team and a horse fatality. Dunlop denies responsibility. Judgment reserved.
Prospective convalescent hospital for 200 soldiers to be housed in the Peninsular Park Hotel and the Robinson House at Big Bay Point. Negotiations with owners move toward completion while Lt Col Langton tours the site. Steamship Modella to run between Barrie and the Point with year round use planned.
Changes in the county’s first draft of the stationing committee include Barrie-Collier Street with G R Turk reassigned to Toronto succeeded by R J Fallis Burton Avenue, C W Reynolds to Parry Sound succeeded by J S Cook. M A Midland with C W Watch to Meaford succeeded by W W Wallace B D Alliston with G Norris Grey to Aurora succeeded by H Harper MA PhD Thornton Geo R Kitching. Rev I G Bowles transferred from North Bay to the Soo.
An early blaze due to spontaneous combustion caused about 900 dollars damage to Huxtable's garage and Geo Malcomson's paint shop overhead last Friday at 7 am. It began behind a paint barrel at the foot of the stairs and spread into the paint shop. Fire was checked in ten minutes. losses listed as Geo Malcomson 275, Huxtable 500, Kennedy 41.50. Insurance covers the loss.
W. A. Lowe & Son advertise Maple Leaf paints and Fla glaze as top market choices, claiming superior quality and variety for home finishing and decoration.
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