Local social notes and movements around Barrie and Ontario
Miss Madeline Haskins attends as guest to Miss Jemie MacLean while Miss I Sneath travels to Killam Alberta. Rev Chepeen sold a residence on Clapperton to Alex Sinclair. Mrs N B Johnston remains ill with relatives in Toronto. Tom Biaio sails to Cache Bay for a posting. Mrs Casselman Wyebridge and Miss Zafek Midland attend. Isabel Lai returns from California. Dr Raikes and Miss Haikes from Midland pass through town. Geo Be Ford of Vistas BC stops en route to New York. Grace Hewson returns after Osgoode Hall. Rev Dean Egan slowly improves at St Michael's Hospital. Dr Victor Ross has taken a new post. Fred Williamson and Alice Lend wed in May. Arthur Garvin of Midboret and Pearl Garrett depart for a West tour. John Armstrong travels to Montreal to join family becoming Barrie residents. E B Wilson to Woods Shanty Bay this week. Nurses' final exam at hospital begins May 19. graduation first week of June. School of Science exams show Arthur Poe and C J Grasett succeeding. Mrs Frank Kent of Meaford and Miss Ockley to celebrate at Parsonage May 15 with their mother Mrs Ockley.
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Madeline Haskins
Jemie MacLean
I. Sneath
Killam
Alberta
Mr. Chepeen
Clapperton 36
Alex. Sinclair
N. B. Johnston
Toron
Misa Isabel Lai
California
Raikes
Haikes
Midland
England
Geo
Be Ford
Vistas
New York
Grace Hewson
Osgoode Hall
Toronto
Dean Egan
St. Michael's Hospital
Victor Ross
Fred W. Willamson
Barrie
Alice Margaret Lend
Allegheny
Arthur Garvin
Midboret
Mias Pearl Garrett
Johnn Armstrong
Montreal
E. B. Wilson
Col Boone Ent
the Woods
Shanty Bay
Jane
Arine
Arthur Poe
Grasett
Frank Kent
Meaford
Miss Ockley
Ockley
A. O. U. W. Rally in Barrie District
A rally of A.O.U.W. members from Barrie District lodges will be held at Foresters Hall Dunlop Street Barrie on Wednesday May 30 1908. The meeting will be addressed by Grand Lodge officers B Bidwell C G Strange M W Be.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Foresters
Dunlop St. Barrie
Grand Lodge
B. Bidwell
C. G. Strange
M. W. Be
May 25 Celebration at Victoria Park
Under the Baseball Club auspices a big day of sport will be held at Victoria Park on May 25. The program includes a baseball match a football tournament and races of 6100 220 440 yards half mile 5 mile and a relay. Events open to the County and sanctioned by C.A.A.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Tuck
Helena
Irwin
Minesing
Roselle Knott
the Grand
Victoria Park
C.A.A.C
Horse Thief Gets Six Months From Judge Ardagh
Two cases heard by judge Ardagh on Tuesday morning. Egerton Johnston accused William Robinson of stealing goods left roadside on Feb 29 but the judge found no intent to steal and discharged the prisoner. William Heatherington pleaded guilty to horse stealing and was sentenced to six months hard labor in the Central Prison. Detective Beardsley led the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardagh
Egerton Johnston
Min Éaing
William Robinson
Johnston
Robinson
Wm. Heatherington
Cookstown
Central Prison
Beardsley
Great Winding up Sale Listing Details
Fragmentary OCR lists a series of names associated with a winding up sale at Irwin's. Items include individuals such as L Barwick G Manuel Geo Wilson Kenneth McLenhan Rev R Likenteed Rev Father Finnean W Heenay John Rogerson S Hinds Dr Little Chas Devlin J Churchill W Park Beecroft G Coles. No clear event specifics or dates are readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A G. Manuel
Geo. Wilson
Kenneth McLenhan
R. Likenteed
Father Fineanan
Heenay
John Rogerson
Hinds
Little
Chas
Devlin J
Churchill
W. Park
Beecroft
Gs. Coles
Doctor McCarthy Obituary Remembers Barrie Physician
Dr McCarthy died Monday after a brief illness confined to his home for weeks. Born August 21 1844 at Oskley Park Dublin he studied in England and Canada and practiced in Barrie for decades. He served in the militia from 1866, helped fund Barrie waterworks, chaired the Waterworks Committee and led hospital efforts. Survived by wife Frances Olivia Irwin and children L G McCarthy MP, Frank, Wm McCarthy of the South African Constabulary, and several daughters residing in Canada and Ireland. The town mourns a devoted physician and community leader who balanced medicine, militia service, and civic duties.
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McCarthy
John Leigh Goldie McCarthy
Oskley Park
Dobdlin
Canada
Banty Bay
Eng
Ond
Christ’s Hospital
London
Toronto
Mies Frances Olivia
W. HB. Irwin
Barrie Grammar School
L. G. McCarthy
M.P
Frank McCarthy
Trent
Wm.McCarthy
South African Constabulary
Orange River Colony
Barrie
Henry Sewrey
H. Ross
Agricolonial Society
High St
Barrie Lodge
Lo.q.f
C.M.B.A
Cantata The Crosajers At St Andrew’s Church
A December performance of The Crosajers cantata at St Andrew’s Church under J B Edwards marked improved choral prowess in town. The soloists and chorus delivered a richly varied program, with standout pieces like the double chorus Best Weary Warrior and Zara’s solo, showcasing strong sopranos including Miss Benson and Mrs Laidman. The cast included Bemrose, Whitebread, King, and Mrs Morrison among others, with W B Marshall as organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Church
J. B. Edwards
David
May Dougall
Miss Scott
J. A. MacLaren
Miss Dougall
Bemrose
Ontario
Christian
Barrie
Jesus
Miss Benson
Mr. King
W. BR. Marshall
Trinity Monthoffer Church
Toronto
Death of John Robinson after prolonged illness
John Robinson died at his residence on Thursday after a long illness connected to coal gas poisoning from a near fatal accident on November 8. His wife recovered from the gas incident but he remained frail, confined to bed from November 26 until his death. A longtime West Gwillimbury resident, he was known for horse fancying and farming. He was a Conservative and Methodist. funeral conducted by Rev. J R Aikenhead at Union Cemetery. Pallbearers included Samuel Turner, Harry Marr, Geo Warnica, Join Hirons, James Dougall, and Noah Grose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Examiner
Robinson
West Gwillimbury
J. R. Aikenhead
Union Cemetery
Samuel Turner
Harry Marr
Geo. Warnica
Hirons
James Dougall
Noah Grose
Thornton
Notable North Simcoe figure remembered for decades of service
Fragmentary obituary notes a long time political influence in North Simcoe, highlighting leadership, generosity, and prudent judgment. It mentions a private funeral and the enduring impact of a dedicated, courteous public servant who helped family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Simcoe
Charity Ball Aids Hospital Fund In Town Hall
Energetic committees organize a charity ball to raise funds for the hospital. An eight o’clock program features Geo H. Scott leading an orchestra in the center of the hall with a supper after ten. Tickets cost 50 cents for ladies and 1 for gentlemen. invitations not required. A long list of ladies and gentlemen serve on the committee and engraved invitation cards available at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terpstchorags
Shilock & Hazalin
Rick
Geo. H. Scott
Hoor
M. Barton
John Clark
Gg. Salis
Creweiones
Mon Nent
Grasett
Henwood
Irwin
W. D. MacLaren
Riddell
Geo
Rodgers
Walter Scott
W. J. Sutherland
Teo. Vickers
W. B. Webb
Wilson
J. A. MacLaren
B. G. Robertson
Secy-Treas
Bargains at Hunter Bros Ltd Barre May Sale
May bargains list underpriced goods including blue overalls priced 9s to 49d, shirts 50c to 90c, summer suits 10s to 14s, and men’s wear. Offers include 100 pairs men’s shirts and 100 sets assorted items with discounts across the catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter Bros. Ltd
Barre
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Nora Doone
Auld
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