Around Town Notes From Barrie and District
Local items report late council notices in Ardagh and Kirkpatrick Bridge judgments today. A. J. Tack offers seed packets for 3 cents. Shanty Bay and Hawkestone see theft, sports, and concerts. The Young Business Men cap BCI 8-0 in practice. Barrie retail sale clears stock. Shanty Bay and Shanty Bay clergy events noted. The Barrie Brewing Co sale to Hobart Maley signals new venture. The Examiner promotes subscriptions, wall paper, engraved cards, and varnish stains. Obituaries for Mrs. M O Connor, aged 87, noted in Duluth. Empire Day services planned by Sons of England. municipal band stand project discussed.
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Ardagh
Kirkpatrick Bridge
A. J. Tack’s
John Smith
B. Thompson
Flos
C. W. Parkhaa
B.C.I
Hawkestone
Parks Committee
Bothwell’s Gore
Ward Six
Barris Brewing Co
Hobart Maley
Toronto
Vermillion
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Prairie
Duluth
L Owel
Sons of
England
Collier St. Methodist Church
Ockley
Albion
Visitors and locals attend charity ball in Mammoth Roller Rink
Miss Smith of Toronto visits with Miss Elliott on Bayfield Street while Miss Jessie Morrison and Miss Horst host stays in town. Several residents travel to Saskatoon Calgary and Toronto for work and study. Osgoode Hall students and Sutherland nieces attend final exams and the Charity Ball draws 225 guests. Barrie musicians the Barrie Orchestra entertain, and about $90 is expected for the Royal Victoria Hospital Auxiliary.
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Miss Smith
Toronto
Elliott
Bayfield St
Jessie Morrison
Miss Horst
Alliston
Grenville Caldwell
Tegart
Miss Robinson
Saskatoon
Annie Cheesman
Thurssy
Robin Paton, Jr
Calgary
Grace Hewson
A. Alexander
Gordon Plaxtom
Osgoode Hall
Ethel
Lyle Sutherland
Bradford
W. .J. Sutherland
A. A. Hallett
Frank Cavanagh
Geo. Morren
Barrie
Arthur Patterson
Allendale
E. J. of
Lefroy
Ontario Loge of Pharmacy
Mammoth Roller Rink
Royal Victoria Hospital
Mrs Bamford Shines as Josephine in Brampton Opera
Mrs E A Bamford starred as Josephine in Picafore at Brampton with a fine soprano voice. Brampton papers praised her charm and vocal blend with Mr Heenan, noting ideal character portrayal and strong duets. Conservator also commended her operatic debut and personality.
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E. A. Bamford
Brampton
Aha
Josephine
Bamford
Bairie
Kerr Lodge Officers Named By Kerr Lodge A M F M
Kerr Lodge officers were elected last Friday night. The slate includes F T Grafton as Warden, Mesford Webb as W M, Dr RB J Sprott as J W, H E Jory as Treasurer, Major J F Smith as Secretary, Rev Dr Witten as Chaplain, F D Haight Arch Jamieson and S J Fisher as others. D of C W a Sutherland and D. of C Tyler Leighton. Organist D M Stewart.
Charley's Aunt Returns at the Opera House with Etienne Girardot
The local theatre offers Charley's Aunt starring Etienne Girardot this Saturday at the Opera House. The farce, praised as the greatest in years, promises constant laughs as the company presents the full scenic production.
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Charley
Etienne Girardot
Great Winding Up Sale at J C Irwins in Barrie
Public notice announces a perpetual closing out sale at J C Irwin's Barrie stock remains for days and weeks with weekly price drops to attract buyers. Highlights include dry goods men and boys clothing and ladies skirts at reduced prices and a continuing sale until stock is gone. An annual noon service follows at St Methodist Church with Young People and guest speaker Controller F S Spence of Toronto.
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C. W. Park
Barrie
Hale
Statcoall
J.C. Irwin's
Aoe
St. Methodist Church
Spence
Toronto
Ieee St . St. John
County Council Opens Mid Summer Session In Simcoe
The County Counsell opened its mid summer run on Tuesday afternoon with W B Sanders occupying Stayner’s seat. A special committee on reequalization of assessment will likely propose a new valuation basis by assessors for each municipality or an independent appraisal of the whole county. A deputation from East Gwillimbury raised York County’s bridge grant dispute over the Holland River swing bridge, seeking one third of prior costs amounting to 300 dollars. The matter was referred to the Roads and Bridges Committee after questions on engineering representation and precedent. Sessions continued with reports on bridges and other matters referred to committees, adjournment set for Thursday at 10 am.
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W. B. Sanders
Stayner
Reaves
Jane Smith
Wm. Hill
Reave
East Gwillimbury
York County
County Council of
Simcoe
York
Holland River
County of York
Dominion
Simcos
Lawson
York Unity
Goffatt
County of
A Big Snap In Harness
Harness maker J W McWaters opposite Queen's Hotel advertises a one day sale on May 23 with solid nickel-mounted single harnesses using Canadian oak stock valued at $6.00 but selling for $16. Also special prices on whips and rugs and repairs while you wait.
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J. W. McWaters
Queen's Hotel
Regimental Parade for Divine Worship Led by 35th Regiment
Regimental orders announce a May 31 parade at 2 PM in Market Square Barrie for Divine Worship. Headquarters staff, companies, and band to assemble with A Squadron Mississauga Light Gorse and Veterans Association invited. Medals and decorations to be worn for the march.
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G. W. Bruce
Ath Regt
Market Square
Barrie
Mississauga Light Gorse
Veterans Association
D. H
35Th
J. &. Smith
Spring Drill Kicks Off At Armories For Camp Niagara
The Annual Spring Drill to prepare for Camp Niagara begins at Mulcaster Street Armories at 7 p.m. Friday, 23rd, and will run weekly until Camp. Vacancies exist for men of good character and physique. service rolls must be signed promptly. Captains George Re, Alex Cowan of the 35th Regt command respective companies A and E.
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Niagara
Jane
Mulcaster Street
George Re
Alex. Cowan
35Th Regt
Jail Jottings and Local Notices In Barrie
Jail notes report R J Willings an English immigrant and escaped Toronto asylum convict awaiting trial for burglary through a barn while employer T Lyons of Esau Township and Wm McIlachern recently released from jail rest by walking from Toronto to Barrie to recuperate. William Campbell Sr and son arrive in Barrie on Tuesday from Midhead to face charges for excessive local option whiskey.
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R. J. Willings
Toronto
Jariagh
Peter
Mengs
T. Lyons
Esau Townahip
Wm. McIlachern
Barrie
William Campbell Sr
William
Fromm Midhead
Baseball and Track Day at Agricultural Park Features
A monster celebration is planned next Monday at Agricultural Park under the Baseball Club. The program includes track races from 100 to 5 miles, a relay, and field events, plus a Mount Albert vs Barrie baseball match and a football tournament. Admission 25 cents.
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Agricultural Park
Mount Albert
Barrie
Delightful Comic Opera The Little Trooper at Grand Opera House
Toronto Globe reports a warm opening for The Little Trooper at the Grand Opera House. Alma Hearn Pearl Evans Josephine Atkinson Oliver Holden receive strong notices for costumes, singing, and stage presence as a capable company delivers new lyrics and dances with handsome mounting and solid ensemble work.
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Toronto Globe
Grand Opera House
Strone
Alma Hearn
Clairette Duval
Pearl Evans
Mathilde
Rosalie
Josephine Atkinson
Oliver Holden
Emile Duval
William de Sareen
Ofenan der Gibbard
Mississauga Horse A Squadron Annual Training and Parish Parade
Orders from Major F L Burton set a mounted parade at 9 a m on Tuesday June 16 1908 for annual training to Niagara. The 86th Regt church parade May 1 inst invites the squadron to dismounted assembly at 4 00 p m and move to Regimental ground by 1 30 p m. Drill for mounted men and two troops on Thursdays at 7 15 p m. Recruits must provide own mounts and references. Bring musical instruments and organize tug of war and wrestling contests for prizes.
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Mississauga
Mississauge
F.L. Burton
Luesday
Niagara
O. C
86Th. Regt
Dreas
V.S
North West Mounted Police
The
Simmien
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