Ontario mass oath clause ends kiss the book practice
Barrie reports a new statute clause allowing Ontario oath takers to raise the right hand and recite the pledge, avoiding the traditional kissing of the book. Four Conservative rebels sided with the government on an railway subsidy, named Marter Fox Allen and Carnegie. Marter argued aid to new roads would unlock mining districts, benefiting both New Ontario and Old Ontario.
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Ontario
Whitney
Orilway
Sudden Death of Mrs Geo W Kors Shocks Ontario
All Ontario mourns the sudden death of Mrs Geo W Kors on Wednesday. Tributes describe her as devoted to her husband, a loyal mother to her children, a steadfast friend, and a woman of sterling common sense. Her loss is called irreparable and deeply felt across Toronto.
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Ontario
Geo. W. Kors
Prohibition Party Discussed for Ontario Election
An editorial in the Canadian Elector, aligned with the Independent Order of Good Terminls, argues a Prohibition party in Ontario would be ill timed for the province’s looming election. It warns that a third party could split the vote, potentially defeating prohibition supporters and aiding a strong opponent, risking divisions and harming reform prospects.
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Jhibition Party
Prohibition
Ontario
Independent ‘Order of Good Terminlars
Toronto World of
Prohibition Party Urged to Save Resources for Law Fight
A letter from Gibson urges supporters to avoid fruitless efforts for a prohibition election on short notice. It warns against zealot friends misdirecting energy and money, stressing focus on passing a prohibition law in the near future. March notes report Gardiner's Edenvale work, Miss Dean's Elmvale millinery season, Miller and Mrs Dean in Penetang, Hunter’s Manitoulin winter return, and plans for a New Ontario saw mill project.
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Prohibition
Gibson
R. Gardiner
Edenvale
Ethel M. Dean
Elmvale
Charles Miller
J. P. Dean
Pene+ tang
Hunter
Manitoulin Island
S. Dean
New Ontario
Local Notes From ORO STATION and Surroundings
March 17 reports Miss M A Kirkpatrick returning from Lie's Corners and visiting Chas Elsmere. W Anderson of Midland, Edith Marlin of Forsdale, and Geo Wiggins of Galtia are in town. Robert Rovie comes home from a lumber camp. Missionary services set for Sunday at the Methodist church.
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M. A. Kirkpatrick
Lie's Corners Ia
W. Anderson
Midland
Chas Elsmere
Edith Marlin
Forsdale
L. Marlin
Geo. Wiggins
Galtia
Robert Rovie
Springtime Happenings And Tragic Loss In LocalNotice
March 17 reports Mr and Mrs Norman Wice visiting Mrs Kelcey while Miss Libby Reynolds and Miss L Bowman called on Miss Jessie Reid. TJ Kelcey plans summer work in Josephine. John Lahner sold four fine cattle to Mr Lawlor of Barrie as farmers await spring work. Mrs James Ellis, 73, died peacefully after three months illness leaving a husband and two daughters. funeral at Sixth Line Presbyterian cemetery. Community extends sympathy.
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Norman Wice
Kelcey
Libby Reynolds
L. Bowman
Jessie Reid
TJ Kelcey
Josephine
John Lahner
Lawlor
Barrie
James Ellis
Sixth Line Presbyterian Cemetery
March 11 Update on Local Residents
Mrs Ellis continues to weaken after a period of illness. E Reynolds departed Saturday for Toronto. Mr Graham, previously improving, is now much worse, prompting concern among neighbors and family.
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Vine
Ellis
E. Reynolds
Toronto
Graham
Scott's Emulsion Ad Promotes Bone Repair Health
An old fashioned advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for weak bodies, promising internal repair and stronger bones, lungs, and blood. It claims rapid, self-administered results with a visible health glow and highlights the product trade mark and free sample offer.
Knock March 12 Wedding Bells Nearing
Residents report social visits and small events across Knock and surrounding towns. A. Rainey of Thornton traveled for business. W. Nees left for Galt. a new bouncing boy arrived for W. Martin. brick deliveries finished for the pew school. multiple gatherings noted among the Reynolds, Graham, and Bowman families. Miss F Scholtz and Miss T Graham hosted friends. neighbors Salting road concerns and trips to Blyth, Allandale, Vine, and Bethesda are recorded.
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A. Rainey
Thornton
Neva
F. Kelcey
Blyth
8. Reynolds
Vine
Libbie Reynolds
Pew School
W. Martin
W. Nees
Galt
Miss Maud Knershaw Visits Craigvale Highlights Local News
In Craigvale on March 18 Miss Maud Knershaw of Ebenezer visited friends. Local social life includes Mr and Mrs Latimer entertaining about forty, Mrs Timmons hosting Stayner relatives, and visits from Mr and Mrs Warner Wice of Aurora. The community discusses a park, a new baker Miller of Allandale, and a chopper on duty amid poor road conditions and lingering snow.
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Maud Knershaw
Ebenezer
Mra
Ww. Latimer
Bramley
Timmons
Stayner
Warner Wice
Aurora
Mr. Huntsman
The
Bible Society
Maggie Torrance
Thornton
H.C Black
Robert McConkey
George McNeil
Bay Mills
Mich
Allandale
Greer
James Johnston
John Carley
D. W. Lennox
Churchill
Meredith
W. Wies
Duncan McConkey
Midland
R Timmins
Wm. Latimer
H. Meredith
Miss Beardpent
Alex Ness
Knock
Will Nelson
West
F Miller
Wil Mulholland
Sault Ste Marie
W J Foster
Henry Rich
Will Duncan
R Neely
Eugene Division No
O. T
Hall's Catarrh Cure referenced in 19th century ad
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It includes endorsements from Toledo wholesalers Wear & Truax WatonG, Kinnan & Manyin and notes the remedy is taken internally, claims to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with price per bottle and free testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Ely
Wear & Truax
Watoing, Kinnan & Manyin
Wholesatoru
Ohl
Remarkable Long Life Of Mrs Jane Luck Crown Hill Pioneer
Mrs Jane Elphinstone Luck, widow of Edward Luck, died at 87 or 88 after a life spanning emigration from England to Canada. Born to Lord Eiphinstone’s staff, she married in 1832, ran a Crown Hill homestead, and raised a large, well-connected family. Interment at Dalston Methodist cemetery followed a service led by Rev. E. T. Douglas.
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Crown Hill
Penetang
Jane Elphinstone
Edward SI
Eiphinstone
Beothind
Fane Ephinatore
Gravesend
Canada
Newfoundland
Toronto
Edward Luck
Senator Gowan
Luck
Charles Drury
William
Holland Landing
Edward
Samuel
Brechin
Thomas
Grown
Soratio W
Brantford
John Jory
Dalston
James Smith
Norwich
Barrie
Jos.Caldwell
Alfred Caldwell
Emily
Margaret Luck
Dalston Methodist Cemetery
Charles
Henry
Noble philanthropic work in Ontario children report 1901
The ninth annual report of Ontario’s superintendent of neglected and dependent children reviews the province’s 1901 efforts. About 400 children received new homes, 1,550 were under supervision, with 168 placed out and 72 through the Toronto office. Of 1,398 recorded, 117 were boys and 123 girls, ages ranging from under three to fifteen. Most wards are Protestant or Catholic and most came from jails, poorhouses, or degraded homes, with high wellbeing and few lapses.
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Ontario
Toronto
Barrie Railway Guide Item
A truncated railway notice from Barrie shows a timeslot around 6.23 pm and 1L15 am with unclear booking details. The fragment hints at schedule guidance for trains or local transit adjustments, but lacks full context or identifiers for precise interpretation.
For Sale 30 Acre Lot in West Part Lot 25
For sale 30 acres in the west part of Lot 25 In the 5th Concession Vespra. Description begins at the north west angle and follows detailed survey lines to road allowances and township boundaries. About one acre has been sold for taxes. Property must be sold at once. Offer to E. W. J. Owens Toronto.
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Ning
E. W. J. Owens
Ecc
York Chambers
Toronto
Guardian guardianship notice for infant Evered John Warden Long
In Simcoe Surrogate Court notice announces application after twenty days from first publication for letters of guardianship of infant Evered John Warden Long. Lydia King of Innisfil, the mother, is named as applicant guardian. Dated March 1, 1903. Solicitor Donald Ross for applicant.
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Evered
John Warden Long
Andrew Gartley Long
Lefroy
Simcoe
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Oro Station
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Scott & Bowne
Toronto Canada
Craigvale
Albert Owens
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Miss Lee
Rosemont
Harper
Perry Davie
Stroud
Castoria
Barrie Railway Guide
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North Bay
Onlion & Mea
TAM Coommodation
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J. H. Neelands
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GEO
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Armers
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Grosse
CVT Pacific
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Canadian North-West
Canadian Pacific
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King Street East
Goodheart's Bazaar
Barrie Hotel
Eve
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Bell Telephone Co. of Canada
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Frawley & Moore
Buchanan & Penstone’s
DES
Hart & Hart
Fred. J. Hart
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London
Preeecenary
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E. Heard & CO
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Lawrence's Fair
J. P. Secord
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Sincoz
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