Mails to towns listed with fixed daily send times
Mails going South daily at 6.50 and 4.10. Mails North at 11.00 and 6.50 p.m. West at 11 a.m. Penetanguisheno at 11.20 a.m. Orillia at 11.30 a.m. Apto Tuesdays Thursdays Saturdays at 11.30 a.m. Thornton Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.50 a.m. Shanty Boy Tuesdays and Fridays at 11.80 a.m. Minising Fridays at 11.30 a.m. A Lane Postmaster.
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Poot Road
Toronto Veeene
Fradford
Beanlons
Gilford
Aeeee
Lefroy
Aoee
Barrie
Craigvale Cone
Allandale
Tiarrisone
Angna
New Lowell
Innidate
Worcs
Taigner
Hee
Tao
Gollingwood
Penetanguisheno
Orillia
Apto
Thornton
Lane
The New Mission to England and Nova Scotia Delegates
ZARRIE March 26 1868 editorial argues against the government appointment of Dr Tupper to counter Nova Scotia delegates in the Imperial Parliament. It contends the move meddles in Nova Scotia affairs, questions the logic, and warns it may fuel separatist sentiment while hoping for a successful mission. The piece criticizes provincial agitation and cautions Parliament may ignore delegates.
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Tupper
England
Nova Scotia
Stowe
Dominion
House of Commons
Nova
As Others See It on Canadian Confederation
In the April Public Spirit magazine from New York the piece questions Canadian confederation, criticizing Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Quebec leaders for lacking courage and predicting possible return to dependence on Britain or alignment with the United States. It argues Americans misread Canadian facts and that Britain would not abandon its colonies.
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New York
Public Spirit
Confederation
Canada
Nome
Nova Scotia
New Brunswick
Quebec
United States
Great Britain
Nova Scotia and Quebec oppose union say Canadian public
The piece argues Nova Scotia sent 18 of 19 MPs to oppose union, with two unionists now, while New Brunswick remains faithful. It critiques a US writer on Canadian affairs, claiming Canadians understand and value independence over potential US annexation. The Quebec ministry is portrayed as strong with little anticipated opposition next session.
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Nova Scotia
Dominion
House of Commons
New Brunswick
Quebec
United States
Proposed Change of Base for Hamilton Spectator
Rumors say the Hamilton Spectator may move operations to Toronto funded by a Toronto merchant tied to the city’s narrow gauge railway. Negotiations aim to raise about $20,000 for the transfer and increased costs, with potential editors from the Leader joining the new firm. The move is disputed, seen as risky and possibly not improving prospects.
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Hamilton Spectator
Toronto
Spectator
Hamilton
Leader
Telegraph
Messrs
Belford and Gregg
Inquest jury imputes fatty degeneration as cause of death
Coroner Dr Crookshank held an inquest on Mary Newman of Allandale aged about eighty who died suspectedly after dysentery. Bruises were seen on viewing the body and a post mortem by Dr Hamilton led the jury to verdict that death resulted from fatty degeneration of the heart and was accelerated by the deceased irregular habits.
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Crookshank
Mary Newman
Allandale
Hamilton
Ambrose Hamlin
Sudden Death Inquest For Turnbulls Corners Man
The death of James Hevenden of Turnbulls Corners prompted an inquest after requests to coroner Dr. Norris of Cookstown. At Mr Low's hotel the body was examined by Dr. H Nicol, revealing rupture of the heart as the cause. The jury returned a verdict of death from rupture of the heart.
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James Hevenden
Turnbull's Corners
Norris
Cookstown
Dr. Nicol
Auction Sale Of James Russell Store Goods
James Russell has directed David Morrow to sell by public auction without reserve all stock of dry goods clothing groceries hardware and more at his store opposite Mrs Marks hotel in town on Tuesday next the 31st at 11 a.m. sharp. A chance for great bargains and cheap purchases. the sale promises to be among the most extensive in years and merchants from the countryside are urged to attend.
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James Russell
David Morrow
Genuine Perfumery Arrives at Messrs Alexander Co Barrie
Alexander and Company announce a new stock of Rimmels perfumes and toilet goods now in Barrie. Manager Mr Connors has secured an extensive selection and invites customers to visit the establishment noted as one of the town’s best in Barrie for perfumery and soaps.
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Messrs. Alexander & Co
Connor
Barrie
Recovery Progress After Boiling Lye Accident
Report on two individuals who fell into boiling lye and were treated by Dr Morton. The focus is on their improving condition with possible below knee amputation for one woman, a measure thought to save her life.
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Morton
Grain and Seed Show at Barrie 1868 Winners List
County Simcoe Agricultural Society reports results from the Barrie Market House event on March 4 1868. Judges were McAlpin Pass and Robinson. First place wins include James Doran Vespra in Fall Wheat and Martin Johnston Barrie in Spring Wheat and Barley among others with multiple entries across crops such as Small Peas Large Peas Indian Corn Timothy Seed Flax and Clover Seed.
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County Simcoe Agricultural Society
Barrie
Messrs
McAlpin
Pass and
Martin Johnston
Wm. J. Hill
John Thompson
Oro
John Darby
Vespra
Wm. Beardsall
William Hickling
Jos. Thomas
James Doran
Walter Raikes
Jos. Drysdale
Flos
John Wallwin
Wm. Gardner
William J. Hill
Thos
Craig
Medonte
Abraham Hart
Thompson
Timothy Seed
Ist
Robert McGowan
Barrier
Joseph Drysdale
Barrie Race Club Holds 25th Annual Ice Meet on the Lake
The Barrie Race Club stage their 25th annual ice meet before the town on Monday last with thirteen horses entered across six purses totaling 276 dollars. Antoinette won the Ladies Purse, Lady Irwin took the Lumberman Purse, Sam Slick claimed the Merchant's Purse, Spot won the County Purse, Zurtar captured the Innkeeper's Purse, and Grey Bird won the Farmers Purse. No fast times, all around three minutes plus. Two mishaps occurred, a man fell into an ice hole and a boy disappeared into another opening.
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Barrie Race Club
Dr. Morton
Antoinette
George Cooke
Lady Irwin
John McWatt
Orillia Races See Fast Horses Fall on Firm Ice
Orillia races began yesterday with most top entries failing to win as ice traffic proved harsh. John McWatt’s pony Sam Slick claimed the Ladies purse while Geo Gooke’s Lady Irwin won the Dominion purse as teams carried steam boilers and machinery across the swift Severn crossing.
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Orilia
Orillia
Severn
John McWatt
Sam Slick
Dominion
Geo. Gooke
Lady Irwin
Concert and Ball by the Barrie Brass Band
The Barrie Brass Band plans a concert and ball on April 15. Town residents are urged to attend to support the band’s effort to provide amusements for the community.
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Barrie Brass Band
Crushed to Death of an Old Citizen
A very lamentable accident occurred on Friday to Mr. Robert Mitchell while removing a new water-closet on a sleigh from the workshop of Mr. Alex Graham. The sleigh overturned in a corner, injuring him fatally. A coroner's inquest, conducted by Dr. Oliver, returned a verdict aligned with the facts.
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Robert Mitchell
Alex. Graham
Oliver
Change of Proprietorship at Bradford Drugstore
Messrs. McLeod & Co. have purchased the business of W. Y. Archard, druggist, of Bradford, and are now carrying on the same. We wish the new firm every success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. McLeod & Co
W. Y. Archard
Bradford
Lumber logs fill Kempenfeldt Bay in record mass
At the western extremity of Kempenfeldt Bay opposite the town lies a vast accumulation of saw logs. They belong to Mr. John Durham, a townsman, and are reported as the largest single gathering of logs ever seen in the area.
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Kempenfeldt Bay
John Durham
Come Spring and Hope Revisit Orillia 1868 Poem
In Orillia on March 18 1868 W W J reveres Spring as a vivid force of renewal. The poem pleads for Spring to return dissolving night with blossoms and sap of life, urging nature and art to join in praise and to lead souls toward virtue and nature's God.
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Aurora
Earth
Heaven
Orillia
March
Spring Inauguration of a Flowery Event
The piece notes spring’s arrival with florid praise for a much anticipated event and contrasts northern spring warmth with reports of heavy snow in Philadelphia. It remarks on sunshine here and expresses gratitude for milder weather during the period.
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Sol
Philadelphia
Quaker City
London Quarterly listing for current month items
The London Quarterly for the present month arrives with contents including Sir Walter Scott The Queen in the Islands and Highlands Private Confessions in the Church of England Guizot memoirs The British Museum Charity and Centenarianism Do and Greece Church Progress and What shall we do for Ireland The item list reflects typical 19th century periodical offerings featuring literature travel and religious topics.
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London Quarterly
Walter Scott
Church of England
Guizot
British Museum
Greece
Ireland
Goorys Lady's Book Keeps Fresh Style for Ladies
The aged Goory's Lady's Book maintains youthfulness in its illustrations and content, contrasting with many magazines that fade. It continues to earn favor among ladies through steady quality.
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Goory
Mc Cormick Offers New Attractions For All Customers
The advertisement states that Mc Cormick provides new attractions in today’s issue for every kind of customer, inviting readers to see the details in the ad.
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McCormick
Demorest for April Is a Gem of the Times
A brief remark notes Demorest for April as a gem fitting the era. It emphasizes relevance to the current age while remaining sensible and well suited to contemporary tastes.
Juveniles Transfered to Penetan guishene Reformatory
Four obstreperous juveniles passed through this town last week on their way to the Penetan guishene Reformatory, signaling a crackdown on youthful misbehavior and institutional transfer.
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Reformatory
Penetanguishene Reformatory
Farewell Address to Mr C Towler of Cookstown
A special meeting of the Cookstown Literary Society was held on Saturday to honor Mr Charles Towler as he departs for Orangeville. The president and members praised his zealous service, presented a copy of a formal resolution, and wished him prosperity. Towler thanked the group and pledged continued support, with the assembled crowd then enjoying songs and recitations into the night.
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Cookstown Literary Society
Charles Towler
Boys
C. Cook
Cookstown
Mr. C
Towler
Orangeville
J. C. Kidd
W. B. Sanders
Lefroy Concert Aids Nova Scotia Sufferers
A Friday Lefroy concert to aid Nova Scotia sufferers drew a modest crowd due to poor roads. Mr. G. P. McKay led with This Canada of Ours, Mrs. Flood sang Maggie's Secret and later What are the Wild Waves Saying. Miss May Wilson and Miss L Montgomery impressed with Come back to Erin and Ring the Bell Watchman. The Brook and Juanita drew applause, with Towler Sanders and Boys in the Farm duet.
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Lefroy
Nova Scotia
Canada
G. P. McKay
Maggie
Lawrence
Messrs. C. Towler
W. B. Sanders
T. Boys
the Brook
Miss B. Lawrence
Juanita
Old England
Messrs. Towler
Sanders and Boys
Law
Concert by Cookstown gentlemen and guests delights audience
Sung by the gentlemen from Cookstown and others the entertainment proved very amusing and drew much laughter. Lefroy earned praise for the admirable get up and singers, providing pleasing variety. Performers were hosted by Mr G P McKay afterward, hours passing joyfully until early morning.
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Cookstown
A.B. C
Miss Lawrence
G. P. McKay
Lefroy
Fashions for April bring spring colors and trims
The column surveys April fashion, noting that warm cloaks and furs linger for chilly days or delicate wearers. Spring fabrics brighten wardrobes with trimmed skirts, trains, and new dress shapes, including short dresses with rounded upper skirts. Silk and velveteen resurface, with piqué, English prints, and lace mantles reappearing.
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Hoyle
M. Demorest
Irish Reform Bill Presented in Commons
In London the government introduced a reform bill for Ireland, keeping county franchise unchanged while borough voters would be five pound householders instead of ten. Across Vienna and Rio Janeiro reports touched civil marriage plans, military moves, and political unrest as other nations eyes tracked turmoil and diplomacy. In Parliament Mr Gladstone signaled a Monday committee on the Irish Church Establishment, with Forster urging attention to allegiance laws.
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United States
England
America
Great Britain
Robert Collier
Forster
Lord Stanley
Her
Foreigh
Seward
Bradford
Montrose
Baxter
Cunard Steamship Company
Cunard Line
Booth
the Treasury
Cork
McKay
Loxpox
Annesley Bay
Napier
Antalo
Kassai
Tigre
Shanghai
Overland Mail
Hiogo
Osaca
Japan
Rome
Farragut
Franesco
Garibaldi
G. P. Marsh
Viexnxa
Reichsrath
Viesna
Teichyreth
Maxeresten
Fenians
Thompson
Mullany
Brett
London
House of Commons
Karl Mayo
Ireland
Commons
Vienna
Liszoy
Rio Janeiro
Parana
Humaita
Marquis Coxies
Montevideo
Abyssinia
Lake Ashangee
Magdala
Constantinople
Candia
Jeddo
Gladstone
Wm. E. Forster
Indian outrages and shipwrecks across distant lands
Reports from American items recount Indigenous attacks in Grant County New Mexico killing a man and wrecking mules, a schooner massacre at Solomon Group Island, and a Melbourne to London shipwreck with only fifteen survivors. Additional items cover a bank robbery in Lovetsville, gales and cold weather in New York, impeachment trial updates, and overseas affairs in Panama and Chili Peru relations.
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Grant County
New Mexico
Merion Renny
Solomon Group Island
General Grant
Melbourne
London
Auckland Island
Re Lovutsville
N. Long & Co
Long
Owens
Frankfort
New Yorks
Emory
Thomas
Col
Wallace
Samuel Wilkinson
Burt van Horn
Horatio King
Washington
Philadelphia
Cleveland
St. Louis
New York
The
Tribune
Secretary of War
War Department
War Office
Stanton
Gen. Thomas
Wasutleton
Senate
House
Chase
Davis
Arizona
Panama
Alarte
Tolima
Herran
Valpariso
Callao
Chile
Peru
Chillian
House of Armand
Chili
Barrie Boots and Shoes Offer From A. Campbell Postmaster General
Barrie, March 26, 1868. A. Campbell Postmaster General announces Barribe is prepared to manufacture to orders and has on hand boots and shoes for ladies, men, and children of every description at very reasonable prices. The long county list outlines regional Ontario counties and towns connected to the notice.
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Barribe
Barrie
Market Prices Report From Wernyes Bay March 23 1868
Full Wheat ranges from 1.75 to 1.77 per bushel while Spring Wheat settles 1.60 to 1.65. Barley at 1.25, Flour No 1 Superfine 7 10, Peas 0. (! incomplete) Oats and Hay quoted 9.00 to 10.60. Butter 13 to 15 cents per pound for keg butter. choice dairy 12 13 to 13 per pound.
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Ealai
Gienn
Wernyes Bay
Choice
Special Rotives and Patent Medicines Promoted
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup for teething infants and Maggiel’s pills and salve. It claims quick relief, global availability, and strong endorsements, warning against counterfeits and listing distributors in New York London Montreal Toronto.
Married Douglass Wright Innisfil nuptials at Wesleyan Parsonage
Two notices record marriages at the Wesleyan Parsonage in Innisfil. James Douglass wed Sarah Wright on the 12th, and Oran Wice married Elizabeth Williams on the 25th, with Rev. W Pollard officiating. Both brides and grooms are local Innisfil residents. Williams is identified as the second daughter of Francis Williams of Vespra.
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Douglass—Wright
W. Pollard
James
Douglass
Sarah Wright
Innisfil
Wice—Williams
Wesleyan Parsonage
Oran Wice
Elizabeth A. Williams
Francis Williams
Vespra
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China
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Postmaster-General Post Office Department
Robert Carey
Bank of Toronto
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