Ontario Agriculture Growth and Leaders Highlighted
Editorial praises rapid growth in Ontario farming sectors since 1894 with 6000 new workers and $12 million spent, forecast to reach $20 million. It lauds Minister Dryden and Tudhope for public service and private enterprise, noting $1 billion invested in agriculture and $160 million annual output, aided by the Department of Agriculture boosting cheese, livestock, fruit, and bacon production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dryden
Ontario
Department of Agriculture
West Elgin and North Waterloo Election Campaign Faces Claims
The piece examines Conservative speakers in West Elgin and North Waterloo, arguing they rely on accusations of corruption against Liberals rather than explanations of progressive measures. Star witnesses Allan R. Shantz and Albert Bossird testified alleged ballot stuffing and bribery, influencing judges and public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuex
West Elgin
North Waterloo
Ges
Allan R. Shantz
Albert Bossird
Shantz
Borsard
As Men
Mr. Whitney
Controversy Over West Elgin Ballot Scandal
The article details attempts to prosecute Wildfong and Cummings over alleged ballot irregularities in West Elgin, the acquittal of the two men, and a Royal Commission led by Judges McTavish Barron and Morgan to probe the election. It cites witness testimony, political maneuvering, and the dubious credibility of key witness Pritchett while noting ballots burned or kept in Parliament vaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Whitney
Wildfong
Cummings
Court of Appeal
Breithaupt
Waterloo
Ontario
Wikefong
Bowlby
Berlin
Allan R. Shantz
C.I. Doerr
Burlin
F. J. Collins
Dundas
Ingers
Wildfough
Whitney
Weat Elgin
Donald Macnish
McTavish
Carleton County
Barron
Perth County
Morgan
York County
George H. Watson
K. C
Toronto
Pritchett
Detroit
Canada
Samuel Barker
Fleming
Windsor
West Elgin
Osgoode, Hall
Qospoode Hall
Sunnidale Corners Social Notes May Day Warmth
Sunnidale Corners notes list visitors and local social activity. Geo Penther of Batteau stays with uncle J Magee. Geo Moir and Franklin Kaiser visit Elmvale. Miss Kate Buie visits Collingwood. Jas Brack of Nottawa calls. Mr and Mrs Kaiser of Elmvale visit. Miss Laura McMurray visits Mrs T Wiggins. W Watson adds fencing and plans barn move. Miss Mary Matthews moved to Collingwood hospital for possible operation. storm disrupts Christian Endeavor meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnidale Corners
Malcolm -Watson
Flos
Geo. Penther
the Batteau
J. Magee
Geo. Moir
Franklin Kaiser
Elmvale
Kate Buie
Collingwood
Jas. Brack
Nottawa
T. Kaiser
Agar
Alliston
Laura McMurray
T. Wiggins
W. Watson
Mary Matthews
Collingwood Hospital
Ballots Lost and Parties Cleared in 1898 Election Case
The report states ballots from the general election of 1898 were lost or burned in a furnace after removal from a vault. The commissioners found no evidence of deliberate destruction and could not link four outsiders or Liberal officials to fraudulent acts. They note no known participation by those named in the described wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Elgin
Ivian
Donald McNish
Alexander Smith
Ontario Liberal Association
W. T. K. Preston
McNish
Preston
D. F.afobari
F. Belly
Sullivan
Hoppins
Smith
Vance
Curie Former Teacher Visits Morrison As Grounds Improve
May 12 A R Curtie a former teacher visited Morrison on Monday describing greatly improved school grounds. Fences gates and seats around trees were added and a new barn or building is under construction on Currie premises. Jessie Quantz visited her grandfather F Quantz over Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Curtie
Morrison
Jessie Quantz
F. Quantz
New Bern
Currie
Blood and nutritionBoost with cod liver oil emulsion
Proclaims blood strength depends on nourishment and vitality. Argues rich blood supports body and mind, while poor blood causes weakness. Recommends Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil to restore vigor and invites free sample from Scott & Browne, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Browne
Toronto
Soc
Fico
Druggiou
Tender for Coal Supply for Dominion Buildings
Notice of tender for supplying coal to Dominion Buildings with tender deadline June 1008. Printed forms, signed tenders, and a ten percent security deposit required. Department of Public Works warns against unautorized advertisements and states no obligation to accept lowest bid.
Tenders for Clearing Right of Way Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway
Tenders addressed to the Commissioner of Public Works Ontario will be received at the North Bay office until noon on Friday May 23 1902 for clearing the first two sections of the Temiskaming and Northern Ontario railway extending twenty miles north from North Bay. Plans and specs available at the Chief Engineer Office North Bay or Department of Public Works Toronto. Tender forms must be used with a $300 certified cheque, payable to the Commissioner of Public Works, accompanying each tender. The department may reject any tender and does not bind itself to accept the lowest. May 7 1902 F R Latchford Commissioner Toronto Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Bs Bongely
Torsona Tendering
Act Algeatures
Se Center Mae
R ‘Oblio Worka
Fred. Gelinas
Temiskaming and
Northern Ontario Railway
Temiskaming and Northern Ontario Railway
North Bay
Department of Public Works
Ontario
Powic
Commissioner of Public pWorks
F.R. Latchford
Toronto
Herwepapera
Ite
Dalston Notes and Local Visits May 10
May 10 notes report the start of work on the new Methodist parsonage, Miss Nevo back from Guelph Hospital, a well received concert by cartoonist Mr Spafford, and visits by Mira M J Hickling and Mr Prout. May 12 mentions visits by Mr and Mrs Thurston, Nurse Nevo visiting home, J Jory in Barrie, and Rev De Hill preaching. Crops look good despite frost and cold rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Parsonage
Nevo
Guelph Hospital
Spafford
Mira M. J. Hickling
Buarrie
Geo. Hickling
Oro
Prout
Bowmanville
Kent
McBeth
Gilford
W. White
Will Miler
Harvey
Caldwell
Coldwater
T. Anderson
Hamilton
Ethel Bonney
Jos. Edwards
Thompson
Alice Oran
Shanahan
Barrie
James Gray
Jos, Emms
MIDHURST COMMUNITY NOTES PROMOTE WELCOME AND NEWS
Mrs. Hill and family from North Bay visit sister Mrs. J Wattie. Mrs. Leadlay moves to Belmont Place with Mrs. E B Russell. R D Orok returns home from Medical College Toronto for holidays. Miss Minnie Black returns from Barrie. Nellie Coutts home after visiting Mrs. Knop. Miss Mabel Turner visiting Miss Ferguson. Local young ladies form a baseball club. W Franklin and T Black gift an A 1 bat and ball. Jno Robinson is seriously ill again.
Community Notes from Flos Centre and Surroundings
May 5 report from Minesing and Edenvale shows visitors including Mr. and Mrs Andrew Standen of Minesing and Mr and Mrs Webb with Miss Eva Webb of Edenvale. Adam Spiers returns from the Northwest Territories and describes good settlement country. Bob Harvey ill with typhoid fever. well wishes extend for his speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Moore
Thos. Kaiser
Viola Kaiser
Flos Centre
Robert Harvey
Alex
Lizzie
Susie Spiers
Dry Goods and Ready-Mades Offered at Discount
A merchant advertises discounts on dry goods and ready-mades with claims of 25 percent savings on in stock lines. Items include toweling, crash cloth, steam loom fabrics, butter cloth, ticking, table oil cloth, cottonade, and miscellaneous dinnerware and cleaning needs.
ARES NAMES WANTED Farmers Seek Land Clearing Help
Advert gives contact for eleven farmers with land to clear or need stumps removed. Requests names and post office addresses and promises to mail stories about the Great Northwest. Source cites Oben Co and Smith Cruers Co in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ares Names
Ames
Post Office
Bree
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T. Beacroft & CO
J. C McKeguie & Co
United States
Suu Life Assurance Company of Canada
Office Floura
Barrie Examiner
A. MacLaren
The
Examiner
Editorial
Farmers of
Dryden
Bia
Mr. Tudhops
James B. Tudhope
Tudhope
Orillia Times
Tha
Castoria
Lia Leea
Tia Exell Lede
Wis
Painswick
Tere
Ottawa
Tod
Department
BABES
Dalston
Midhurst
Children
Centre Simcoe
David Davidson
M. E. Leonard
Dunlop St
Bayfield St
McDonald’s
Vespra Hotel
Geo. M
Donald
E. Sevigny
Go. Barrie
Frawley & Moore
Boston
Woman’s Dept
W Frawley & Moore
Dunlop Street
Sherwin-Williams
H. H. Otton & Son
Five Points
Wm. Robinson
Canle
Sunnidale
Stayner
Thomas F. Burrows
Wm. Robinson Esq
Goodheart’s Bazaar
Barrie Hotel
Coodheart's Bazaar
Cott’s Bookstore
Rhyndress
Onesies
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