Wails Close at Barrie P. O. and Mail Schedules
Mails depart Barrie P. O. daily at 6 50 a m and 10 4 Mails travel north daily at 11 00 a m 6 50 p m Mails west depart 11 am and mails to Penetanguishene depart daily at 11 30 a m Mails for Orillia depart 11 30 am Apt o Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays Mails for Thornton depart Tuesday Friday Mails for Shanty Boy on Tuesdays and Fridays 11 30 a m Mails for Minising depart Fridays at 11 80 a m Patched OCR text shows inconsistent spellings and times.
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Penetanguishone
Orillia
Apto
Thornton
Teeeday
Nat
Petiarter
Prorogation of the Legislature Recorded in 1868 Session
The Graminner reports that the Legislature was prorogued on a Wednesday by the Lieutenant-Governor after a little over two months in session with a Christmas recess. The piece criticizes the meagre programme but credits independent members for passing several private bills and notes limited progress on assessment and municipal laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Rumored Disagreement Plagues Ottawa Cabinet
The article notes lingering cabinet rifts in Ottawa over a Knighthood grievance involving Cartier. It cites the Quebec Chronicle calling Sir John A. Macdonald a Jonah of the Cabinet and hints that a ministerial clash may erupt. Parliament reassembles next week, with the nation awaiting clarifications from Crown advisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Cartier
The
Quebec Chronicle
John A. Macdonald
Railway gauge battle shapes Wellington Grey and Bruce plans
Promoters clash over cross country lines before the Legislature with victory for the narrow gauge. Wellington, Grey and Bruce hope a direct link to Hamilton and Toronto may emerge if funds exist. Opposition argues for unity but rail schemes push ahead, as budget and charter details unfold.
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Wellington
Grey
Bruce
Wellington, Grey and Bruce
Hamilton
Toronto
Macdonald
Cameron
Rail gauges and charters debated for railway schemes
The discussion centers on railway gauge choice and the fairness of granting charters. Proponents argue a company should choose the most economical plan and gauge, while opponents debate military and feasibility implications. The fairest approach is to grant charters if the project is feasible and likely to be carried out honestly, leaving gauge decisions to the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Barnum's Museum in New York Again Destroyed by Fire
Telegram from New York reports Barnum the Prince of Humbugs witnesses another catastrophe as his colossal New York Museum is again consumed by flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
New York
Prince of Humbugs
Ontario Legislature Grants Widow of McKenzie $4000
The Ontario Legislature passed a resolution moved by Mr McKellar to reimburse $4000 to the widow of William Lyon Mackenzie for funds spent while advocating Canada’s grievances in England. Member Mr Lount spoke in support and the measure carried by 81 to 36.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Pasa
McKellar
William Lyon McKenzie
Canada
England
Lount
Grand Promenade Concert at Town Hall
A grand military promenade concert is announced for Thursday evening the 12th at the Town Hall. The Queen's Own and 35th Battalion bands will perform, with amateurs and professionals contributing to a brilliant musical treat likely to be long remembered.
Northern Railway Passenger Praises Snowbound Aid
A Barrie to Toronto traveler recounts being halted near King by heavy snow last week. He credits Northern Railway officials for prompt aid including tea coffee and edibles and free sleigh transport, noting they assisted all passengers without charge.
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Northern Railway
Barrie
Toronto
King
Ontario
Dominion
Northern Railway Company
Wesleyan Sunday School Anniversary at Bradford Church
The Wesleyan Sunday School anniversary was held at Bradford Church with Rev Shaw and Rev Rose delivering sermons. About 150 children attended tea and games, then a tea party in the vestry followed by speeches and a presentation to John Magee for fourteen years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Shaw
Newmarket
Rose
Toronto
Aylesworth
R. Cooke
John Magee
Barns
Magee
Lock
Hay
Picdis
Soiree For Presbyterians Brightens Barrie Town Hall
A well attended Presbyterian Church social at Barrie Town Hall last Monday featured Hon Julgo Gowan as chair with opening remarks and witty sayings. Notable speakers included Rev M Fraser Rev W Pollard Rev Griffith and Prof Emeritus Burns with W Boys Esquire on platform. A children’s party followed the next evening with Peter McIntosh in the chair and Barrie Brass Band adding to the enjoyment. The event was deemed a complete success and Barrie Presbyterians celebrate the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julgo Gowan
T. D. McConkey, Esq
M.P
M. Fraser
W. Pollard
W. M
Peter McIntosh
Barrie
First Oro council meeting of 1868 in the township
The Oro Township council met January 20 1868 under Reeve John C Steele with Deputy Reeve Richard Drury and Councillors Duncan McKinlay James Johnston and Thomas S MacLeod. They approved expenses from the late election and debated publishing minutes, exempted John Thomson from dog tax, planned a town hall site, set clerk and auditor salaries, invited applications for licenses inspector and collector, and authorized payments to trustees and two verges for dog damages. Adjourned to February 24.
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Oro
Upper Canada
John C. Steele
Richard Drury
Duncan McKinlay
James Johnston
Thomas S. MacLeod
McKinlay
Johnston
Donald Grant
Drury
Yeas
Messrs
Nays
Messrs. Johnston
McLeod
T. S
D. McKinlay
John Thomson
George Tudhope
John Tripwell
John McPherson
Sth
9Th
Ridge Road
Arthur Bell
Erastus Long
J.P
Robert Richardson
Esquires
Joan C. Steele
Reeve
Counc
Steele
Mr. McKinlay
Mr. McLeod
Mr. Drury
Second Meeting of Oro Township Council 1868
The Oro Township Council met February 10 1868 with Reeve presiding. They discussed forming a new school section from parts of sections 6 and 14, approved payments for fencing and drill shed, and selected officers including Inspector of Licenses, Assessor, and Collector. By-laws for township officers and highway overseers were introduced, read, and passed, with payments ordered for auditors and stationery.
The Young Lady's Own Book on Decorum and Manners
A letter to the editor cites passages from The Young Lady's Own Book on female decorum. It praises modesty, gentleness, and restraint as essential female virtues, critiques boisterous conduct on Collier Street after church, and offers to lend the book to readers at a cheap rate. The author signs as Decorum and urges young women to study the volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wyryham
Winchester
Collier Street
Episcopal Church
Presbyterian Soiree Plea for Barrie Town Band
An occasional visitor to Barrie praises the Presbyterian Soiree at Town Hall, lauds the band’s musical skill and suggests no truth to rumors that the group was forbidden to practice in the Fire Hall. He urges encouragement for the band, noting their contribution to social gatherings and gala days in Barrie, dated March 3, 1863.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Examiner
Sin
Barrie
Fire Company
Fruit tree cultivation and pruning guidance from 19th century notes
The article stresses staking fruit trees for two years to keep them upright and protect young roots, and warns that neglecting cultivation after planting harms growth. It urges generous soil manure, weed control, regular cultivation, and disciplined pruning for standard trees, with annual shaping to maximize sun and air access.
Mixed jury bid for Nagle case spurs transfers
In Loxpox on Feb 20 Gen Nagle trial moves denied then transferred to Queen's Bench due to inability to field a mixed jury. Train offered to serve as juror, declined. The Times urged abandoning prosecution as a questionable point of law. Later updates show renewed mixed jury efforts and other dispatches from Dalry, Austrian fleet news, and a Dow County procession ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Nagle
Mr. Heron
Court of Queen’s Bench
Sligo
George Francis Train
Nagle
Virsxa
Tegethoff
Dustis
W. Johnston
Orange Organization
County Down
Abyssinia
Antila
Constantinovth
Namouk Pasha
Bagdad
Mehemed Raddi Pasha
Omar Pasha
Berni
Zollverein
Bismark
Lonpox
Eve
Disraeli
Dusaix
Down
Geo
Francis Train
Train
Lisnox
South America
Rio Janeiro
Buenos Ayres
Loxpox
Gen
Heron
Baron Lionel Nathan
de Rothchild
Denney
Sligo Assizes
Nugent
Axtwerr
Mary Ann
Dev Iler
Berwin
United States
Mamorizza
Asiatic
Turkey
Sublime Porte
Pruning guidance for dwarf trees and fruit varieties
The article explains pruning methods for dwarf pears and apples to maintain shape and prevent wind damage, notes annual heading for pears and apples, and lists hardy fruit varieties for summer and winter. It also mentions grape vine cultivation and a closing remark about rescuing sailors and underwriting.
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Barrie
Calvert
Gravenstein
Saint Lawrence
Canada
Rhode Island
Pearson Quince
Bartlett
Buffum
Doyenne White
Vicar of
Perils of the Deep Aboard Minnie Gordon Rescue
A piteous sea tale from January reports the English barque Minnie Gordon rescuing three surviving American sailors from the sunken Moses Waring after a December gale. Captain Leslie cared for them with food brandy warmth and frictions, saving two men and a skeleton crew member who died. The rescued men, once near death, recovered aboard the Minnie Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Gordon
Gibraltar
Moses Waring
Atlantic
Leslie
Barnum's Museum in New York Burns in Fire
Fire destroys Barnum and Van Amburgh's museum and theatre in Manhattan after a northwest gale. Giraffe dies from burns. 22 animals saved, 28 burned. loss estimated over 400000 dollars. Also reports Riggs & Co deficit and War Office stance, plus distillery tax talk and local horse races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Barnum & van Amburgh
Museum and Menagerie
Mercer Street
Broadway
Prescott House
Times
John C. Clark
of Riges & Co
Ife
Riggs & Co
Wasutherox
War Office
Stanton
the Tribune
Ways and Means Committee
Grand Orange Lodge of Central Canada annual session
The Grand Orange Lodge held its annual session in Kingston on Tuesday and Wednesday the 18th and 19th. Brethren were reelected to office for the current year including M. Bowell M.P. Belleville as Grand Master and K. R. Smith Deputy Grand Master. The next meeting will be in Cobourg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
M. Bowell
M.P
Belleville
K. R. Smith
Thanet
Hastings Road
W. P. Phillips
C. Fletcher
Brockville
David Marshall
Port Hope
Geo. Brown
Wm. Robinson
T. B. Clench
Cobourg
Duncan McLanders to Miss Sarah Adams in Innistil wedding
The residence of the bride's father hosted the ceremony on the 19th with Rev William McKay officiating. Duncan McLanders Esquire of Angus wed Miss Sarah Adams, second daughter of Robert Adams Esquire of Innistil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLanders—Adams
Win. McKay
Duncan McLanders
Angus
Sarah Adams
Robert Adams
Innistil
Special Notices on Teething Syrup and Remedies
A vintage advertisement touts teething syrup for infants claiming rapid relief within 15 or 20 minutes, with no failures when used timely. It cites Curtis & Perkins of New York and lists global offices. It also promotes Maggiel's pills and salves as universal cures, promising digestion and nerve benefits, and claims the medicines heal skin issues and burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis & Perkins
New York
Fulton-street
High Holborn
London
England
St. Paul-street
Montreal
Canada
Manorer
Maggiel
Price Ranges For Grains And Livestock From March Examiners
The March 4 Examiner lists varied commodity prices including eggs at per dozen and butter per pound, with hay per ton and beef per hundred pounds. Spring wheat and oats show ranges, while dairy butter and flour prices are given for different grades and qualities, reflecting market levels.
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Aker Lag
Eec
Guerin Oypress
March's
Buiter
Choice Dairy
Local Voter List Fragment Preserved for Barrie District
A March 1 1959 and March 2 186s Barrie list shows numerous residents including Armstrong Lattendurs Campbell McCann Cameron Laughlin McCuaig Carmichael Dunlop Gilbertson Smithson Storrison Switzer Starvey Thompson Johnston Lampre Wood and others. The document reads like a roster of names with family ties and titles, reflecting a historical civic record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O. Barrie
Armstrong
It. Lattendurs
Frank Brown
Ke. Litthejoin
David Campbell
Lond
St. Campbell
Alex. McCann
David Cameron
Laughlin McCuaig
Marge Carmichael
Dougald McDonell
Hugh Oe Carson
Wim. McDonald
Joseph Carson
Robert McDoneall
Collins
Sanmel
J Peeve Cosgrove
Martio Milbee
Thomas Craig
Thomas Nicholson
C.F. Smithson
John Storrison
Seaton Switzer
Philip Starvey
Wm. Thompson
James Johnston
Wm. Lampre
Francis
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Barrie P
Graminner
County OF
Simcoe
Barrif
Marcie
Sabbath School
Soiree
Township of Oro Municipal Council
Grorce Tupitork
Thomas Cavanagh
E. O'Brien
John Hardie
William Ronse
Alex. Paterson
Richard Marshal
Williamson
John C. Steele, Reeve
Presbyterian Soiree
Cleveland
Monroeville
Ohio
Bolton
Black
Michigan Penitentiary
Green
Brevier
Boulton
Justice
Norwalk
Atlantic Cable
Barrie Race Club
Kempenfeldt Bay
Queen’s ” Hotel
Collingwood
Aristocra
Chicago Post
Grand Orange Lodge of
Central Canada
Boston
Queen Victoria
Charles Kean
Seas
Golerich
Chicago
London Spectator
Geo. Francis Train
Glasgow
Scotland
Lynch
Carstairs
Father Parkinson
Dion
Melvine Foster
Foster
Florida
St. James
Department
Mr. A. Sherwood
Maggies
Tel
J. Haydock
J. Maggies
M.D
Henry Simpson & Col
Lyman, Elliott & Co
Tronto
Mrs. Winslow
Barrie Markets
Toronto Market
McDones Th
Cliel
D. J. Powell
Lerehy
Geo. Plaxton
Dunlop Street
Coulter & Pearcy
Barrie Brass Band
NILE
Barrie Brass Bann
Foxp
Queens’” Trotel
Mosday
Mthinsty
W. J. Deinrich
Leaul
Ilin
Alex. Wallace
Stayner
NUE
A. D
Joseph Rogers
Social
Wesleyan Methodist
D.V
WM. Stephenson
Thos, Graham
Jarric
Muni
Auditors Als
Lance
Iast
Foy
Charles-dhart
Downa
Vespra
Tasser
Otice
Vie
Simons
Nin
Tfunrh
Tiely
Marcel Bow
Imporpane
Manufacturs
MUE
Washis
Washayo
Couchiching
Beaverton
Lakesini
Cozzenseae
Iss
Aml
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