Barrie Area Real Estate Ads and Helps Wanted
Classified notices advertise farms for sale or rent in Innisfil and Oro townships near Barrie with prices, features, and terms. Also listed are a six room house on Burton Avenue for sale and an experienced accountant position in Collingwood seeking applicants with wholesale grocery knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
Kissa
J.L. Thompson
Penetang St
Barrie
C. Stephen Co., Limited
Ste Marie St
Collingwood
Burton Ave
J. C. Service
Beck Cup chase and local farm news from early March
Major Mark Robinson left England on his way home February 20. A. D. Simons rink was one shot down at Stroud trying for the Beck Cup. Geo Cameron shipped 220 hogs and 40 cattle while Jno Shepard loaded 75 hogs at market. Hog price stood at 14.15 per hundredweight. Greaves rented the Bingham Block to showroom Gray-Dart cars. Armstrons learned their son Gunner Tom Armstrong was removed from seriously ill. Crown Hill Farmers Club meets March 5 at 8 showing Alex Graham Jr of Guthrie as speaker. Owen Sound rink team failed to win trophies, with wins and losses in events at the honspiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Robinson
England
A. D. Simon
Stroud
Geo. Cameron
Jno
Crown Hill Farmers’ Club
Alex. Graham Jr
Guthrie
A. G. Habhick
A. McDonald
W. H. Kennedy
Alex Brownlee
Owen Sound
W. R. Chester
J. A. McKay
London
E. A. Batcheller
Painswick Church and Property Auction Planned
The Trustees of Painswick Church arrange a public auction of the church and its property at the Bar rie Hotel on Saturday March 24 1917 at 1 o'clock. W A McConkey is the auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painswick Church
Barrie Hotel
W. A. McConkey
Barrie Notices Highlight Engagements Travels and Moves
Mrs Esther Plewes of Toronto visits her daughter Mrs R H Webb in Barrie. Gordon Dougall tours the California Coast from Union Depot Toronto. Miss Jean Wismer recovers from grippe but is about again. Engagements announced for Jessye Muriel Webb and E H Forbes of Toronto, and Bertha Bone to W Smith of Barrie. Ed Armstrong starts new travelling position with H P Eckhart Co. in Toronto while residing in Barrie. Edward Duff returns to Halifax after discharge from Winnipeg battalion. Mr and Mrs W H Crossland depart for Winnipeg after visiting Barrie friends Thos Barrett and son Wm Crossland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Plewes
Toronto
R. H. Webb
Gordon Dougall
G.T.R
Union Depot
California
New Orleans
Jean Wismer
Attak
Grippe
A. F
A. F. A. Malcomson, Ticketed, Via the C.N.R
Fred. Wright
Craigvale
Vermillion
Alta
Donald Ferguson
Colwell
Calgary
Jessye Muriel
George W. Webb
Allandale
E. H. Forbes
Ed. Armstrong
H. P. Eckhart & Co
W. H. Crossland
Winnipeg
Barrie
Wm. Crossland
Thos. Barrett
Minesing and Orillia Social News Roundup
Feh Miss Mary McLean visits her cousin Miss Jean McLean. Mr and Mrs Gordon Lauder spend a week in Toronto. Mrs G B Jamieson guests in Barrie recently. Mr Blough of Hamilton returns from visiting R I Slesser. Geo Patterson improves after illness. Mr and Mrs W A Gravy visit Jno Brandon in Orillia. Miss Leta Hayes in Orillia last week. Jno Addison and Vincent Hayes of Orillia visit Sunday. Mrs Turner of Flos spends a fortnight with sister Mrs Jos Cockburn. Will Hayes visits ill father in Orillia. Women’s Institute met Feb 14 at Mrs W Jamieson’s home with good attendance. Mrs Blueman delivered socks pyjama suits and shirts to Mrs Stewart. Readings by Mrs Steel and Mrs Howard Brandon, with refreshments and social hour. Mrs Hewitt visiting Toronto husband Private Charles Hewitt under treatment for sprained ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feh
Mary Mclean
Minesing
Jean McLean
Gordon Lauder
Toronto
G. B. Jamieson
Barrie
Blough
Hamilton
R. I. Slesser
S. Geo. Patterson
W. A. Gravy
Orillia
Jno
Brandon
W. Jamieson
Blueman
Stewart
Steel
Howard Brandon
Hewitt
Charles Hewitt
Dalston Wedding Bells Amid Storm and Local Social
Feb 27 reports wedding bells in Dalston as a storm kept many at home. A Women's Institute social at Mrs. A Osborne’s home drew good attendance. Visitors Thomas Gardner of Weyburn and returning Westbound visitors Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin are noted. Mrs A Woods survives a critical operation in Toronto General Hospital. LaGrippe leaves the neighborhood. The Dalston Busy Young People’s Class honors Dora Watson with a farewell address and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalston
Women’s Institute
A. Osborne
Thomas Gardner
Weyburn
Sask
W. H. Baldwin
Rowley
Alta
Durham
Hamilton
Toronto
A. Woods
Toronto General Hospital
LaGrippe
Dora Watson
Dora
Farewell note and Shamrock Tea announced
A farewell message from classmates includes best wishes and a Carvine Set as a token. Signed by Minnie McDonald president and Lewis Wilson treasurer. A Shamrock Tea is planned at Dalston Methodist Church on March 16 under League auspices with admission 25 and 15 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie, McDonald
Lewis Wilson
Dalston Methodist Church
League
Discussion on Foreign Missions at Minesing Meeting
Dalston will lead a debate asserting Foreign Missions hold greater importance than Home Missions. Participants from Minesing include Rich Plowright, captain, Alex McKinney, Lloyd Livingston, and Wm Orchard. Bert Fralick, Walter Fralick, and Elwyn Richardson are improving and hope to rejoin soon.
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Dalston
Rich Plowright
Alex. McKinney
Lloyd Livingston
Wm. F. Orchard
Bert Fralick
Walter’ Frafick
Elwyn Richardson
Wright to Miss Hazel and Peacock of Barrie
A brief note records a communication from Wright addressed to Miss Hazel and to Peacock, both residents of Barrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Miss Hazel
Peacock
Barrie
Oro Plowmen Association Elects Officers at Mitchell Square
The Oro Plowmen's Association annual meeting was held at Mitchell Square on February 26. Elected officers include Hon. Pres. Jno. Walker, Pres. W. S. Clarke, 1st Vice A. Smith, 2nd Vice M. Mahoney, Secy Treas Irwin McMahon, and Directors H. I. Earnhardt, A. Fletcher, G. Rouse, A. Rouse, Roe, Ino. McTueas, Pat. Shannon, Colin Campbell, David Smith. Auditor D. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oro Plowmen’s Association
Mitchell Square
Jno. Walker
W. S. Clarke
A. Smith
M. Mahoney
Sec’y-Treas
Irwin McMahon
H. I. Earnhardt
A. Fletcher
G. Rouse
A. Rouse
Inc
Roe
Ino. McTueas
Pat. Shannon
Colin Campbell
David Smith
D. Smith
Prince Bros Barrie Carpenters and Builders
Prince Bros Barrie carpenters and builders advertise special on fancy hardwood floors with first class workmanship guaranteed. Estimates free on all work. Also Dougall Bros Furniture Store offers upholstery and furniture repair by competent workmen. Box 326 Barrie.
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Prince Bros
Barrie
Dougall Bros.’ Furniture Store
James A. Wright and Pexcock Married at Methodist Parsonage
The wedding took place at the Methodist Parsonage on Mary Street on Wednesday February 21. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. H. Moore and the groom was James A. Wright.
In loving memory of Pearl Webb
In loving memory of Pearl, be loved wife of Herbert Webb, who departed this life March 2, 1916. One of the best that God could lead. A loving wife and a faithful friend. I miss her and mourn her to silence unseen. And dwell in the memory of days that have been. Husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Herbert Webb
In Loving Memory of Tillie Carr
Carr family memorial noting Tillie Carr's death on February 27 1913 with lines about faith guidance and reunion. Parents and Brother express sorrow and remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Tillie Carr
Homecoming and health news with church and debate events
Pte. Wm Young returns from Toronto for a few days in good health. Jos Orchard also comes home briefly from the North. Wm Standen improves and is moved to his daughter's home in Ivy. Robt Collins is very ill with pleurisy. Minesing circuit services Sunday March 4 at Edenvale and Minesing with evening topic The man with whom we are doing business. A debate at Midhurst Presbyterian Church Friday March 9 at 8 pm between Dalston youth and Union Mission Minesing youth.
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Pte
Young
Toronto
Jos. Orchard
Standen
Ivy
Robt
Collins
Anton Mills
Edenvale
Minesing
Midhurst Presbyterian Church
Dalston
Union Mission of Minesing
Coo Mr 30 War Re Cou a Ft Fort M Visi
Fragmentary OCR text mentions military fortifications and visits, with unclear names and dates. The readable items reference a fort and a visitation by officials or leaders, but specifics remain uncertain.
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Dunlop St
Plymouth
Canada
C. C. Hinds
M. McArthur
Collier St
TOS
Fisher’s Flour Mills
Donald St
Sophia St
H. G. Boag
Salem
John Appleby
Henry, St
Morgan Terrill
Dufferin Sr
Crown. Hill
W. G. Juck
Ross and Mary Sts
G. O. Cameron
Dyment
Acre
D. J. Barclay
Elizabeth St
T. T Young
Saile
Russell
Markham St
Sall
Innisfil Township
Barvie
T. C. Fisher
Real Estate
Oro
G. W. .L. Hickling
Shanty Bay
R.M.D
Charlotte St
Bayfield Street
Toronto St
E. Prince
Blake St
Robertson
Natity W. McMacken
Angus
W. —C. Richardson
Midhurst
J. Frank Jackson
I. Nelson
Cookstown
R. R
Harry Twiss
Owen St
Dominion Square
Lefroy
Miss Kruger
Playfair-Preston Co
Midland
Edgar
Sutcliffe’s
Randall and Johnston, Limited
Melton
Memoriam
Chase and Sanborn
Redpath
Copeland
Hinds Bros
Agi
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