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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 18, 1908
Page
8
A local shoe sale advertises Women’s high grade tan leather shoes including the Merry Widow at 2.50 to 3.25 per pair, a dollar off. Dark tan colors and other styles priced from 1.40 to 2.00 per pair. Men’s, women’s, misses’ and children’s shoes also offered at cost with solid leather guarantees.
A selection of small footwear including tan chocolate patent leather black white canvas and sandals invites mothers to call and inspect for well dressed children.
A pleasant wedding took place at Mr George McIndless home Medonte on June 10 as Miss Elizabeth McIndless daughter of the late Thomas McIndless and Mrs Beindies wed Mr Robert Medford Wright of Sina Toronto. Rev D H Currie officiated at high noon. The bride wore navy blue broadcloth with accessories to match and was attended by Miss F Walcott of Aurora, sister of the groom. The groom was supported by J Todd, bride’s nephew. Sixty guests attended a breakfast and the couple left for Toronto and Aurora before returning to Lindenau. Guests from distances included Leith Coulson Mackenzie Sturgeon Bay McIndleas Barrie Hadden Cookstown Moir Stayner and Wright of Aurora. Rev T E Bartley newly elected president of Toronto Conference.
The article traces the Woodbine Kings Plate tradition with Victoria era prize money and notable victors like Seagram and Hendrie. It highlights Canadian riders Walsh and Foley, the influence of English bloodlines on winners, and the plate’s popularity with bettors. It also notes racing figures and training efforts shaping Woodbine's glory. It then shifts to Prince Albert’s northern exploration push, describing prospects, early ore samples, and planned expeditions in Lac la Rouge with backing from J. H. Sanderson and F. Bedard.
The report lists staff officers and company commanders for several militias, detailing unit strengths from 34 to 85 men and noting veterans with active service in South Africa. It covers parade colors, color-sergeants, and Misses remarking on uniforms. It notes two deaths, Frank and John Gill, with funeral details and attendance by Midhurst Orange Lodge.
A historical note recounts Sir Hiram Maxim’s discovery of recoil during post Civil War practice, his move from London to Paris, and the rapid development of the Maxim gun. Demonstrations in 1885 claimed belts of bullets and automatic feeding. the British order demanded light weight and high rate of fire, yielding a 35 pound gun with 2 000 rounds in three minutes.
Hundreds of customers at Boosstarpiaching Co. praise choicest Spring Goods and easy terms. The store offers English tapestry carpets linoleum lace curtains prints ginghams lawns muslins bed spreads blouses wrappers ladies suits skirts spring coats rain coats and men’s and boys' clothing in updated styles with confidential business practices.
D G Davidson proprietor invites shoppers to visit the Barrie House Furnishings showing Elizabeth and Mary stores. Open evenings.
Notice to Creditors of the estate of Margaret Rolland late of Barrie married woman who died about January 16 1908 requires all claims to be sent to the administrator's solicitor by June 37 1908 after which time the assets will be distributed to those entitled and no liability to late claimants. DONALD Solicitor for Administrator Barrie Ontario
The article notes a favored travel path through Chicago and St Paul to reach Manitoba Iberia Sasswan regions, aligning the new route with the prior North Bay approach. It emphasizes the Popular Way to the West and mentions connections via these hubs for onward journeys.
Between all stations in Can also to Petra sad Fort Huron, Mic. Buf alo, lacck a suspension Bridge, N.Y. me. Good going June 30th and July lat. Return fimit Thursday, Jule Sat. Full information from any Grand Trunk Ticket Agent. 4. MacNABB, Depot Agt
A compilation of birth notices lists Bryson in Barrie June 1 a son to Mr and Mrs Albert Bryson. Cowan June 14 a daughter at Mailenbar Farm. Gallagher New York June a daughter to Mr and Mrs John P Gallagher. Hill Stayner June 12 a son to Mr and Mrs Frank Hill. Lee Allandale June 11 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Les Lee. Andrew Graham married Thornley Barrie 1908. Gill Barrie June 14 John B Gill aged 86 years. Scranton coal reference appears.
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