Wespra Council Adopts Adjournment May Thirteenth
The Wespra council convened May 13 with most members present and the Reeve presiding. Communications from J. J. Inkler and others were read regarding Willow Creek and Henry Stokes die. accounts approved include snow shoveling, gravel work, road maintenance, and assorted village expenses totaling several dollars. A committee was named to inspect Willow Creek and a pathmaster appointed. the meeting adjourned to June 3 after the Court of Revision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thies
Porsant
J. J. Inkler
Portino
Henry Stokes
John Robinson
Willow Creek
G. C. Caston
Wespra
D. Quinlan
Henry E. Williams
R. Wattie
Municipal World Supplies
Henry Harrison
Canada Company
Wor
Hamilton
Henry Pratt
Henry Paul
Winter Road
John Richardson
Jec. Parker
Arthur Brows
John Ferris
Con. McLaughlin
Geo. Plowright
B. F. ‘Tracy
Sesessor
L Sammers
Wesley & Crew
W.J. Bishop
J. J. Thompson
Thos. Walton
McCullough
Jaz Robson
Hickiing
Cameron
Reeves
Wattie
Jaz. Torps
Jobo Robinson
Oro Township Council Grants and Road Work Plans
Oro Township council met with all members present to discuss road repairs and land purchases. Minutes show inspections of bridges and fences, with several reports urging removal of obstructions and the addition of guard rails and culverts, plus a total winter road expense of $926.75 and other bills of $66.80.
Beecham's Pills Promoted for Women's Health
A vintage advertisement urges women to use Beecham's Pills to boost vitality and mood. The copy claims the remedy improves complexion and energy, relieving nervousness headaches and low spirits, and encourages widespread use among women seeking health and well being.
Minard’s Linimént Co incident in Yarmouth woods
In January Fran tel 8, a man employed by Minard’s Liniment Co in Yarmouth New Brunswick, was crushed when a tree fell on him while working in the lumber woods. He was found severely injured and laid to rest after rescue attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minard’s Linimént Co., Limited
Yarmouth
N. B
Frantel
New Plan of Equalization Adopted by County
County council adopted a new plan of equalization while discussing a 1908 roads and bridges appropriation of 60 000, including 10 000 already set aside for that purpose. The Warden warned expenditure could reduce cash reserves, noting 20 000 on hand in 1907 and only about 10 000 by Jan 1908. The division on the report passed 80 to 11, with payments set for Victoria and Alexandra Industrial Schools and no action on Kempenfeldt cut. Tenders will be sought by the Engineer for road projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cro
Hkeeve
Messrs. McKinnon
Lawlor
McKinnon
James H. Cooke
Cockborn
Cockboro
John Lick
Robertson
Thor. M. White
McLean
Cockburn
J. Link
White
McArthur
Treas
James Perry
James Thompson
Joe. Kenny
Wm. Rinehart
James Cockburn
Guy Kirkpatrick
Ridge
John Gardner
Andrew Kissock
J. Gardner
S.S. No
Oro
James Vair
Loma Point
Jane
James Keany
Thos. Caldswell
Ridge Road
Lake
Cockburn and
John Johnston
Wm. Weeks
Wo. Thompson
John Brown
Mrs. Thompson
Emms
Councillor Cockburn
Peter Shaughnessy
Gome
Reeve Ball
van Norman
Ling
Lot E
Orillia Hospital
Kempenfeldt
Bridge Tenders Sought and County Jail Upgrades Planned
A June Session report outlines bids for Edenvale Bridge cement walls and cedar pile railing, plus scraping and painting. The Narrows Bridge repair work and a steam heating system for the jail are authorized with costs not to exceed 1400 dollars. 200 dollars allocated to Coldwater lockup repairs. printing accounts include The Northern Advance and Walter Scott stationery. The County Gaol currently holds 18 men and 1 woman for offenses ranging from vagrancy to forgery and theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupp
Simcoe
Ontario
Narrows
Edenvale
Aleo
Coldwater
Walter Scott
Township Assessors Appointed in County Plan
J A Beth ex warden is named sineame of townships with a daily salary of five dollars no expenses for each district including Collingwood Steynor Orillia Coldwater Midland and Penetang. Frank Weston of Midasca to assess Barrie Tottenham Beeton Creemore Bradford and Alliston at five dollars a day. An outsider will assess rural municipalities while inside county members handle urban towns to ensure impartiality and quick completion. Council debates salaries and appointment methods amid bridge project talks on Holland River with a 15000 dollars share for Simcoe, and a special committee to coordinate with York on a Holland River bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. King
Broghes Printing House
J. A. Beth
Dafferin
Sinseame
Locktart
Alliston
Collingwood
Steynor
Orillia
Coldwater
Midland
Penetang
Frank Weston
Midisca
Barrie
Tottenham
Beeton
Creemore
Bradford
Thos. Goodeve
Sannidale
R. Bell
Modonte
Geo. Copeland
Beeston
W. B. Sanders
A. P. Potter
Jas
McDermott
Tecumseth
Bell
MacDougall
York County
Holland River
Simcoe
Jupp
Warden Barr
Scanlon
Wood
York
Holland
Kirkpatrick
Law
Grose
Coubs
Moore
Scanion
Tad
Fragmented OCR note hints at council debate and site plan
The readable fragment shows a municipal discussion about a suitable site west of the Court House and a 20 foot alignment for a base. It mentions a fast and division 23 to 10, plus references to prison labor and potential continued coverage on a following page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Byomel Heals Through Air Breathe Cure Claims
An advertising notice touts Hyomel as a healing inhalant that purports to cure colds by medicating the air breathed. It markets antiseptic effects for the nose and throat and promises rapid relief, with a price of $1.00. Minor community notices and local items follow, including a flag display debate and rail-line updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bensy
D. H. MacLaren
Ead
John Bull
House of Communatia
Ivy
Clover Hill
Egbert
Eaatt & Mer
Minard
Phiptieatil
Marek Dr T A Slocum Limited Toronto Ont
Marek Dr T A Slocum Limited of Toronto Ontario is noted in the record. The brief item identifies a corporate entity tied to the city and province with no further context or action described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marek
T. A. Slocum
Toronto
Ont
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Oda
Zam Bokement
Bebeliar
Gand
Vespra Council
Ditch
A. Johnston
Cheney
Wm Perryman
Hidgs
Clare
H. J. Packard
T. Caldwell
Woman’s Health
Beecham
Helens
Ayer Ee
Canada
U. S. America
Examiner
Victoria and Alexandra
Chemists’ Co. of Censie, Limited
Eleanor Gates
North Dakota
The
West Point
Goffatt
Clarke
Garden
Mitchell
Wair
Thesesessore
Coun
Heave
Salt
of & Law
Mack Oliver
Os Mary's
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