Barrie Market Critique and Telephone Link Plans
The News Letter questions proposed license fees on Barrie market Regulation could hurt Barrie market status in the county and its farm trade. The Barrie market is praised as the largest and best, with Orillia and Collingwood lagging. Direct Bell Telephone links Alliston and Camp Borden to ease Barrie lines and improve local service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Orillia
Collingwood
Barrie Market
Alliston
Camp Borden
Bell Telephone Co
Coal famine warned with advice to buy in summer
The Dominion Commission of Conservation warns of future coal famines with shorter intervals and urges buying coal in summer or enlarging storage. It notes many Canadians cannot afford upfront seasonal coal and calls for government supervision to improve distribution during shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Commission of Conservation
United States
Canada
Trenton Clashes Rise Over Benedict Mfg Lands
Benedict Mfg Co seeks injunction to stop Trenton from disposing of lands and buildings tied to a prior conveyance. Company also seeks up to 5000 dollars for machinery installation as it battles for industry. In Britain and Canada officials urge cash transactions and curb on canvassing to curb living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliston
Trenton
Benedict Mfg. Co
Directory of Public Accommodation Offsets Hotel Board Budgets
In Manitoba a Director of Public Accommodation handles all hotel matters with a five member unpaid legislative advisory staff, replacing a $25 000 a year hotel license board. Ontario, by contrast, keeps the full board and wastes funds.
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Manitoba
Ontario
Teachers' Superannuation Bill Could Be Dropped
It appears the proposed Teachers' Superannuation Bill will be dropped as a majority of younger teachers oppose it and many trustees have declared strong opposition to the measure.
After women gain the vote aldermen avoid cat tax by law
The report notes with humor that once women win suffrage there will be no rush by aldermen to propose a by law imposing a tax on cats. The remark highlights political focus shifting away from small levies.
Penetanguishene Public Library murals Highlighted
The Penetanguishene Herald reports on the public library’s historical mural decorations. Curated scenes depict town and regional life, offering residents a visual history within the library walls.
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Penetanguishene Herald
Local History Scenes Inspire Simcoe County Library Lore
The description emphasizes early Simcoe County events as a means to beautify the library and educate the public. It urges the Barrie Public Library Board to emulate the Penetanguishene Board to enhance local library value and appearance.
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Simcoe County
Barrie Public Library Board
Penetanguishene Board
Boy Scout Social and Community Gatherings In Bracebridge
March reports a Boy Scouts social at The Woods hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Wilson with Rev. H A French as chair. Mrs O’Brien spoke, and White returned from a month with his sister in Bracebridge. About 300 of the 177th Bn visited, a Shanty Bay pie dinner followed by a band concert, and Geo H Clark of Orillia is slated to address Hawkestowne Circuit on missions. A social at Alfred Park marked Van Norman’s departure to Stroud with speeches, an Aladdin lamp gift, and a lunch ending with God Be With You Till We Meet Again.
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Boy Scouts
Jas. Hart
Geo. H. Clark
Orillia
Margaret Park
Toronto
Alex. Brown
Barrie
Wendall Graham
Jas. Caston
Curry
Craighurst
Hart
Gardner
Victoria Harbor
Hubbert
Alfred Park
van Norman
Stroud
Irwin
VanNorman
Minesing hockey tales and local fair events of March
Notices report Mr Collins recovering from pleurisy and visits by Miss Orchard and Mrs Young. A Foyston Bros Fancy Dress Carnival in Minesing raised funds for the Red Cross. Minesing and Elmvale hockey games are recounted with Babe Adams starring in a 4-3 Minesing comeback to beat Elmvale, while Seattle’s Frank Foyston leads professional champs toward a potential World Series matchup.
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Collins
M. Orchard
Toronto
J. Young
Aurora
Beaver Club
Red Cross
Foyston Bros
Minesing
R. Ralston
S. McKinley
W. Young
R. Stewart
M. Ronald
H. Orchard
Tessier
KE. Chappell
W. C. Lochart
C. Knupp
E. Crawford
W. Adams
G. Johnson
A. Armstrong Jr
S. J. Fisher
Barrie
Carmen Downey
Fisher
Midhurst News
Minesing Station
Elmvale
Greenwood
Seattle Hockey
Frank Foyston
Frank
Death of James Erwin Aged Resident of Phelpston
INGO March 5 Death carried away an old and respected resident of this place in the person of James Erwin in his 78th year. He was born in the Gore of Toronto learned his trade as a weaver. From there he moved to Innisfil where he started to farm then to Craighurst and finally to Flos where he has remained for the last 38 years. His wife predeceased him fourteen years. Those left to mourn his loss are three daughters and one son Mrs Hurtebees of Orillia Mrs M Burke of Penetang and Aggie and Joe at home. Those from a distance who attended the funeral were Rev Father Roche Mr and Mrs Robert Dockery Mrs McCabe Michael Burke and Jos Erwin of Toronto. Rev Father Roche conducted the funeral service at the R C Church Phelpston where the remains were laid to rest. Mr and Mrs Andrew Potts and Mrs John Blain visited at J T Reynolds of the Batteau on Sunday last. Mrs Thos Skeleton of Corn Hill visited her home here on Wednesday last. Miss Ursula Marley is visiting friends in Barrie.
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Ingo
James Erwin
Gore
Toronto
Innisfil
Craighurst
Flos
Hurtebees
Orillia
M. Burke
Penetang
Aggie
Joe
Father Roche
Robert Dockery
McCabe
Michael Burke
Jos. Erwin
R. C
Phelpston
Testie Bes
Andrew Potts
John Blain
J. T. Reynolds
Batteau
Thos. Skeleton
Corn Hill
Ursula Marley
Barrie
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Medley Fox
Vessella
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Zephyrs
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Berliner Gram Ophone Company Limited
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H. Foyston
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Filmvale Net Guardian
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Addison
Canadianvvar
Dominion Securities Orporation Limited
E.R. Wood
G. A. Morrow
J. W. Mitchell, WS. Hodgens
J.A, Fraser T.H. Andison
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