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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented OCR note records early payments in advance amounts such as 1.00 and 1.50, referencing JA MacLaren Palit of Tas Exce tem and a person named Berrie. The October entry hints at sentence actions toward JA MacLaren Palit.
Barrie readers confront questions over a 130000 provincial gift to the La Rose government and the Whitney administration. The piece condemns the Mackenzie Mann guarantee and calls for reform ahead of the January 8 provincial election, noting gerrymandering, hydro schemes, and political intrigue in a tense pre election climate.
Mrs Brothers returned home to Lowell after a brief visit with Mr Love and Mr Cambpell. A botched line mentions Toronto and a cemetery on a Friday afternoon.
A district report notes seeding is proceeding with several fine days ahead and most seed expected soon. Roy King visits old neighbors near Steam while Blackbirds are unusually numerous signaling a future event. Cows on the 5th and 6th become increasingly attracted to each other as spring advances.
May 4 notes report John Hanham becomes section foreman at Davenport. Jaz Milse and Noah Grose move into new and vacated homes. Ardill repairs his house with a gang. Steve Marshall begins sawing logs in the yard. Mrs Dyment and late son visit her parents. Sproule visits Bond Head. Fannie Watt of Bond Head visits friends. Farmers finish seeding. Mrs Gilpin of Hawkstone visited relatives.
The death of a 94 year old man is reported from Fordwich after a long illness described as typhoid or perhaps apoplexy. In Strood, the marriage of Walter Patterson and Miss McConkey was solemnized at the manse, with congratulations exchanged.
The president requests members to convene at club rooms for a May 9 meeting at 7 o'clock in honor of Mrs J Robertson and baby. Reports mention a snowy spell, Arbor Day activities at the school, and various local visits, health notes, and farm updates among residents including Jos Casey, Jas Hayes, Mrs Jos O Neill, George Beetos, and Miss K McNeil with social mentions of Art McDonald and John Met.
May 4 local items report Shanty Bay carpenter John Foes at Minesing and Miss Ciara Campbell visiting Barrie while MacLean and baby stay in Toronto. Seeding is underway with some farmers finished. A Woman's Guild affiliated with St. Thomas Church organized. officers include Mrs. Hart as Sec Treas and Miss Goode as secretary. Victoria Day events May 26 noted with Athletics Association. V. Wilson’s condition improving.
Local notes show W J Carr visiting May community and wishing prosperity in a new life. The ides of Trpose festival with Madame Cochrane to supply much of the program, and Sunday services at Townline clearch at 7 pm. Various town figures attend church, Cricket Club meets with officers chosen for the year.
Fragmentary notice records Mrs. GQ of Barrie and others planning departures with mentions of Barrie, Biskield, and Frieda Cadell as part of a social roundup.
A damaged OCR sale notice offers items for sale or exchange. It mentions Canadian Express Office Box 697 Barris and references earnings or wages. The fragment provides little clear detail beyond the trade offer and location.
Mr and Mrs George Campbell are back home after a two week visit with friends in Toronto. The much dreaded autos are on the road again.
In Utopia on May 5 farmers are busy with spring work and report the fall wheat looking well in the vicinity. Miss Preston, a former teacher, paid a short visit, and Rennick has recovered and is able to be out again.
May 5 notes mention Mrs Danice Webb of Barrie visiting Zanea Webb of the 12th line. A small group from Grenfel attended the ly service at Utopia. Arthur has gone to Queenston while E W Cole went to Toronto. Services next songer at 10 80 a.m. Miss Jennie sep is ents with her dozen Mire George Youns.
Mrs B B Haggins spends the week with her sister Houden in Elmvale. Grates noted.
A subdued ceremony occurred in New Lowell last Wednesday with family from the area. Mentions Mra Pear ron visiting her daughter Mra. B Ketchen and Mra Ketchen's sister from Winnipeg visiting on holiday. Large turnout reported at a local horse show on April 28 with T Bates winning best yearling colt. C Bennet of Edenvale won three prizes for best Clydesdale best hackney and a young breed.
May 6 report lists a bath raising at Ed Alsopp's last Tuesday. Miss Erd of Midhurst visits Miss McKinney. Mr. Ashmore spends the summer as Baptist student here. Mr. Watson crushed between hay and rails at Geo Carter's. Houlihan in poor health. Mrs. Cota visits old friends. Picnic preparations set for May 25. Garnet Man suffers from a likely heart issue.
Four cases were heard before Judge Ariagh in Division Court on Monds. The court ruled that an alleged mound did not fall within the Division Courts Act meaning, leaving the question of caste reserved. Plaintiffs were consulted while the key issue remained unsettled and the defendant’s age and small accents were noted with limited interest.
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