Barrie By-law on Market Hours Shaped by James Vair
Letter to the editor alleges 1902 Barrie by law restricting merchants from market until 11 am. James Vair is named as voting against the by law and criticizes farmers for blocking sales causing market delay. The repealing of the by law is described as a formality.
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Examiner
Sir
Council of
Barrie
Jas
Vair
Barrie Gazette
Gazette
James Vair
Comforts for Mrs Stewart knitters aid 177th
Field asks knitters to increase efforts as the 177th may move eastward soon. If 1000 pairs are produced this month a shipment could go overseas along with farewell socks. Socks will be gathered on the 14th as usual.
Farewell Dance by the Sergeants of the 177th Bn
The Sergeants of the 177th Bn stage a Farewell Dance in aid of Field Comforts in the Town Hall on Friday March 16 at 9 p.m. The public is invited. Tickets cost $1.50 with 50 cents extra for ladies and are sold at Robertson's Drug Store. Music by Strathdee.
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177Th Bn
Robertson’s Drug Store
Strathdee
Library inspection praises Carnegie building as plans approved
Last Thursday W. O. Carson inspector of Public Libraries and S. A. Herbert of the Education Department visited the library to verify Carnegie Trust plans. They discussed cataloging improvements with the board and an upcoming month of expert instruction for staff.
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W. O. Carson
S. A. Herbert
Education Department
Carnegie Trust
Dept
Carson
Auction notices for farm stock and implements held by McConkey
On Wed March 21 James Spence lot 28 concession 2 Vespra farm stock and cattle sale at 1 pm by auctioneers W A McConkey. On Thu March 15 John B Hughes lot 17 concession 5 Innisfil farm stock and implements sale at 1 pm by W A McConkey. On Wed March 14 Mrs W E Calder southeast quarter lot 12 concession 12 Innisfil farm stock and implements sale at 1 pm by W A McConkey.
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James Spence
A. McConkey
John B. Hughes
Big Skating Night at Mammoth Rink For Soldiers Aid
The Junior OHA plans a special skating night at Mammoth Rink on Monday night. After expenses, proceeds will go to Soldiers' Aid, with fifteen hand numbers and a large crowd expected.
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O.H.A
Mammoth
Fire destroys Wil son Bros planing mill at Collingwood
Early morning blaze levelled the Wilson Bros Limited planing mill in Collingwood with losses near 100000 dollars, partly insured. About fifty workers lose jobs as lumber yards are saved but two adjoining dwellings perish and the fire origin remains unknown.
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Collingwood
Wilson Bros., Limited
Extension of franchise brings workload for Assessor Laing
The piece notes extending the franchise to women increases the voters list and workload for Assessor Laing. It cites 34 womanhood franchise voters in Ward ITI and questions whether they will pay poll tax like men, while humorously describing Mr Laing questioning women about their ages.
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Laing
Ward Iti
Tv.aing
Remarkable Organ Bargain at New Store Corner
Piano cased six octave organ with all inner parts guaranteed in near new condition. Exchangeable within two years for any upright piano. Offered for immediate sale at $55 by A. F. Garrett at his new store on Elizabeth and Mary Streets two blocks west of his old stand.
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A. F. Garrett
Elizabeth and
Mary Streets
Baby Carriages New Line At Dougall Bros Sale
Dougall Bros advertises a new line of baby carriages offered at special value prices. The notice highlights a limited sale event to attract customers seeking affordable strollers.
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Dougall Bros
Andrew to speak at Congregational and St Andrew's services
W. R. Andrew, on Military Y M C A work with the 177th Battalion, will speak at the Congregational Church next Sunday morning and at St. Andrew's in the evening. He served with troops at Valcartier Camp Borden and Salisbury and has an engaging tale to share. He was once a singer with Chapman & Alexander and may sing if his voice is ready.
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W. R. Andrew
Y.M.C.A
Congregational Church
St. Andrew’s
Andrew
Valcartier
Camp Borden
Salisbury
Chapman & Alexander
Toronto temperance leader F. S. Spence dies at morning
F. S. Spence of Toronto a leading Ontario temperance figure died this morning. He had long served in reform circles and influenced local politics and social effort.
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F. S. Spence
Toronto
Ontario
Major Robinson Returns Home From England Leave
Major Mark Robinson arrived home from England last Saturday night and is on a month’s leave before reporting to Toronto for further duty. He praises the trench troops, saying a party of 120 senior officers mostly returned to Canada while the men in the trenches showed no fear and loyally followed their officers.
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Lieut. Williams
England
Mark Robinson
Toronto
Major Robinson
Canada
Robinson
Death of Lt Col Beckett in France During Raid
Word arrived Sunday that Lt Col S G Beckett of the 75th Battalion was killed in action in France after directing troops during a trench raid. Beckett, an architect, was highly regarded and his partner Lt Col Chadwick is also overseas. Mrs Beckett, formerly Miss Ethel Fletcher of Barrie, and their two sons survive with deep sympathy expressed.
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S. G. Beckett
75Th Bn
France
Beckett
Chadwick
Tom Creswicke
Missionary Night at Collier St Epworth League
Collier St. Epworth League holds missionary night at Collier Street Methodist Church. Rev. Geo. A. Brown of St. Andrew's Church will present a talk on the theme with good vocal and instrumental music. All Leaguers are urged to attend and bring others. large attendance expected.
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Collier St. Methodist Church
Geo. A. Brown
St. Andrew’s Church
Spring Millinery Openings Scheduled for March 15 16 17
Viola S. Brownlee announces spring millinery sales with openings on Thursday Friday and Saturday March 15 16 and 17 at her shop. Fresh hats featuring latest styles will be shown and prices offered to the public.
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Viola S. Brownlee
Collier Street Methodist to Honor Cyril Hayes March 18
The Collier Street Methodist Sunday School marks its anniversary with Cyril Hayes delivering addresses at both morning and evening sessions on Sunday March 18. Hayes, renowned reader and pupil of Prof. John Duxbury, will speak to attendees.
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Cyril Hayes
King of
John Duxbury
Collier St
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