Arbor Day and local notices move on in Barrie
Tomorrow is Arbor Day while readers are urged to keep premises clean. A May 6 non jury sittings begin at the Court House. Trout fishing opens May Day season with May 24 lacrosse and other games planned in Barrie. Local business ads promote Irwin’s clothing and bargains, with several notices on real estate, auctions, school funding, and upcoming sports in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Elizabeth Canning
George W. Lount
Barrie
Irwin's
Court House
W. E.S. Miles
Toronto
Minett’s Point
Canada
Lovers’ Creek
Cashman & Perry, Orillia
House of Refuge
Beeton
Bradford
Collingwood
Orillia
Dougall Bros
Ford & Park
J. G. Scott
Hobley Bros
Wellington Hotel
Tax roll figures for town show totals in multiple classes
R J Fletcher and W D VanSickle return rolls to Town Clerk with district totals for real estate 1 218205 2 225959 3 484155 4 245020 5 215170 6 144480 total 1477930 personalty 1 700 2 3500 3 49850 4 10120 5 7725 6 1520 total 73415 income 1 6300 2 12250 3 24750 4 4900 5 400 6 300 total 48900 population totals across six districts dogs cattle and horses listed totals given. Also advertises Try Battery's Half-Cabinet Photos in Bothwell's Block upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Fletcher
W. D. VanSickle
Breatty
Antelope Baseball Club Elects Officers at April Meeting
At CG W Plaxton's office on April 24 the Antelope Baseball Club elected officers led by Hon. President G B Simmons and President A D Simon. Other posts included Vice-Presidents Jas Bryson Harry Jamieson C W Plaxton S B Hinds. Secretary and Manager W A Penstone. Captain Duncan Reid. Treasurer Norman Johnson. Executive Committee John Somerville Sidney Fletcher P Hill H Smith Gordon Plaxton. The group seeks a town league and invites other players to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antelope Baseball Club
CG. W. Plaxton
G. B. Simmons
A.D. Simon
Jas. Bryson
Harry Jamieson
C. W. Plaxton
S. B. Hinds
W. A. Penstone
Duncan Reid
Norman Johnson
John Somerville
Sidney Fletcher
P. Hill
H Smith
Gordon Plaxton
Town folks of Bradford street seek civic comforts
A letter to the editor criticizes Bradford street residents for lacking town services. The writer laments dusty conditions, stumps replacing trees, and urges the town council to provide civic comforts, arguing residents deserve better than bucolic discomfort. Onlooker signs off.
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The
Examiner
Str
Bradford Street
Justice
Boots and Shoes Offered at 20 Percent Less at J C Irwin
In Barrie shoppers are told that the finest boots and shoes of reliable makes can be bought at J C Irwin's for 20 percent less than elsewhere. The offer includes top brands such as W A Marsh's Paris Gold Medal, with goods at wholesale prices.
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Collingwood Enterprise
Silver
Piltz
Louisa Street
East End
Taylor
Regt
Niagara
Barrie
J.C. Irwin’s
W. A. Marsh
Paris
Barrie Licenses Cut as Victoria and Van Vinck Decisions Made
The Provincial License Board reduced licenses in Centre Simcoe this year. Van Vinck hotel renewal denied while Victoria hotel Barrie received a three month extension. New licenses granted to R. McDonnell and P. McAvoy.
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Centre
Simcoe
Victoria
Barrie
van Vinck
Ministerial Association
W.C.T.U
Mr. Young
Allandale
C. W. Plaxton
Harkness
Brownlee
Mr Plaxton
Ontario
Victoria Hotel
Bartley
Hall
John Hood
Donald Ross
McCleary
Toronto
R. McDonnell
P. McAvoy
Hospital site chosen on Thompson property in Ross Street
The board selected the Thompson property on Ross Street for the new hospital after careful review. They paid $650 for two and a half acres, a low price given its use, noting the land is high, healthful, facing Queen's Park with a pleasant view and easy town access. Efforts will now push rapid construction.
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Thompson
Ross Street
Queen’s Park
Spring fashions at low prices from 10c to 50c a yard
J. CO. Irwin's advertises new spring dress fabrics with savings highlighted by Mr. Booth. Superior English worsteds serges cloths and twills are priced as much as a quarter under value, urging shoppers to buy now for better looks at lower costs.
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J. CO. Irwin's
Booth
Oddfellows Sermon and Anniversary at Barrie Lodge
Barrie Lodge 1.C.C.F. held its 83rd anniversary church parade with Rev. D B Harkness preaching on Matthew 10:34 36 focusing on brotherhood as spiritual unity. Members and guests enjoyed a veteran’s jewel presentation to John Payne, a program of recitations and songs, and refreshments. Several local notices follow, including retirements marriages and moves across Ontario.
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Harkness
Barrie Lodge
1.C.C.F
D. B. Harkness
The
Baptist Church
Jesus of Nazareth
Christ
India
China
Earth
Nazareth
W. P. Hubbert
Noble Grand
Brrigham
Campbell
Graham
Charlton
Sibbald
Lower
J. B. Edwards
Major Rogers
John Payne
Payne
Alex. Brownlee
Dr. McCarthy
Leach of Sturgeon Falls Drowns in River Accident
Levi Leach, a well known resident of Sturgeon Falls, and a 16 year old companion drowned after their skiff encountered a whirlpool while returning from fishing. Rescue attempts by Hatch Meagher Dr Bolster Howell and Capt Clark failed. Leach leaves a wife and two children. his death shocks the community.
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Sturgeon Falls
Messrs. Leach
Eureka
Collier Street
Levi Leach
Herman Hall
Mr. Leach
A. Britton
Messrs
Hatch
Meagher
Bolster
Howell
Mr. Howell
Dr. Bolster
Capt. Clark
Ile
Wallace McAteer Wallace Wedding at Stayner
Married at the residence of the bride's parents near Stayner on Tuesday April 16 Miss McAteer wed Pierce Wallace of Ravenna. The item notes new blouses and skirts now open at Irwin's at exceptionally low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace-Mcatefr
Stayner
Miss McAteer
Pierce Wallace
Ravenna
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TION
CHE
Ature
Benses
Rds, PM
Cer
Mary Street
Johnston
Warren
Dunlop Street
Lount & Lount, Barristers &c
J. Frank Jackson
Vivian
Residence and Office
J. P. Lemon
John Street
J. Arthur Ross
Edinburgh
Glasgow
British Ophthalmological Society
Bothwell’s Block
Bare Rle
I. P.O
Alex. Milne
Dunlop
St. Barrie
Telegraph Office
H. H. Otton & Son
J. H. Rhodes
Mulcaster Street
McCarthy
D. H. Maclaren
Wilkinson Tress & CO
Leslie Woodrow & Sons
Christy’s
Buckley
Jarman
Wakefield's
KNOX
Yeoman's
Berkshires and
Tamworths
Farrow
Strowagitan
Grenfel P.O
Medonte
T. Coughlin
Russellton P.O
R. L. Barwick
Bank of Toronto
Douglas
William Fraser
Lot
Concession
Oro
Craighurst
P.O
Innisfil
Suncee
Excelsior
Business College
Jhas the Excelsior Business College
Irwin’s
W.H. Myers
Eraecliffe
H. H. Stotesbury
Jas
Van’s
Villiers Cripps
Johnson
Ernecliffe
W. H. Myers
St. Vincent Park
G.R, Ford
Jno. Bingham
Essa Hill
Mr. Bingham
Marks Bros
Music Hall
Barrie Presbytery
MacPherson
Epworth League
Collier Street Methodist Church
Richardson
Misses Hayden
Laura Sarjeant
Sherrin
Clara King
Miss Lawson
Miss Firth
H. Parker
Trw
YORK
Baseball
van Vinck Hotel
Kavoy
TicDonnell
Oddfellows
Russell Teasdale
Kansas City
Geo. Scott
Toronto Medical College
F. J. Robinson
C.E
Fort Macleod
Alta
Ethel Brown
Excelsion Business College
Bert Yeats
Marie Brennan
Gravenhurst
J. McL. Stevenson
W.F.M.S. Rh
W. Crow
British Columbia
Yale
Vera McCarthy
Barries
E Hel Denison
Coltwater Planet
Chas, Sneath
Lorento
Hs. Sneath
Woodstock
H. Butler
Beecroft & Co
Byng
Silas Carruthers
Owen Sound
Mr. Grose
M . Milne
Toronto Telegram
Ilis Mover
D. W. LeRoy
Chas
Cameron
Collingwood Bulletin
Geo. Chew
Alway
Los Angeles
California
Tie
Midland Free Press
George Sneath
Midhurst
Royal Victoria Hospital
Sneath
Vespra
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