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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
8
The public flocked to Marrin's sale with high satisfaction as prices fell far below any prior bargains. A vast stock remains, and the great slaughter continues with numerous specials across women's and men's shoes in leather varieties, discounted up to one half off.
Auction style listing shows multiple shoe deals including 60 pairs solid grain horsehide Bluchers at 1.85, 40 pairs Uris calf Bluchers at 2.00, 75 pairs Heavy Bluchers at 1.50, and 60 pairs Medium Weight Working Shoes on sale at 1.20, with regular prices noted for each item.
A fragmented list shows Horticultural Society members arranging plantings and bulb sales with names such as Mr J A MacLaren and Mr C J Forbes. The record itemizes bulb packs, apples, fruit, pies, magazines, vases, flowers, and assorted foods donated or sold, including Miss Greenwood contributing 85.00 for an operating room.
The Board of Works discussed cement kerbing along Ross Street by Queen's Park and a plan for uniform boulevarding despite opposition over costs and focus on street improvements. Aldermen debated band stands for Allandale and ward budgets, with Mayor Bennett and others urging practicality and public benefit while others warned against extravagance and ratepayer burden. Tenders for street watering in Ward 8 were planned, and a by law on the Grand Track agreement was to be introduced.
Officials allocate 20 to bedding plants for gores. The Chairman of Industries is asked to contact Fleming Aerial der Co. to confirm when construction will begin.
The county council held a brief session to endorse the Engineer’s report on the Good Roads System. An appropriation of 35,630 dollars is proposed for permanent improvements, with 29,500 in townships and 6,180 in towns and villages, distributed among numerous municipalities including Adjala Essa Floa Innisfil Medonte Matchedash Nottawasaga Oro Orillia Stayner Tottenham and others. Councillors Jupp and the county solicitor will revise the by law to reflect changes since inception.
Flos Council met May 16 with all three members present. Accounts totaling 26.10 were approved. A by law creates school section No 5 east of Elmvale and appoints Dr K Clinton Medical Health Officer and 8 Draper Sanitary Inspector. Reeve and Councillor Graham to examine road work in con 2.00 J Loftus contract. Clerk to notify pathmasters to post notices for prosecutions of pigs at large. Reeve and Clerk to prepare road grading instructions and appoint committee for grading and traveling inspectors. Councillors Graham Marley Drysdale named to oversee products and site operations.
Fragmentary note shows officials scheduled to meet at Elmvale on June 13 at 1 00 a.m. to arrange security for two teams per grader, then adjourn.
Ad lists motor parts and supplies including spark plugs batteries spark box coils wire cable switches grease cups oil grease carbide and more. Also notes everything except see line for the moto.
H. H. Gildersleeve Collingwood manager announces spring sailings for the Superior Division to Sea and Lake Superior with departures from Sarnia on May 22 27 June 1 5 10 15 and May 22 June 3 10 plus midweek sailings to Dalath. Georgian Bay Division serves Sault Ste Marie leaving Collingwood 1 30 pm Oswes Sound 11 30 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays with limited passenger service. North Shore Division for French River leaves Collingwood 10 80 pm Mondays and Wednesdays freight priority noted. Information from H. H. Gildersleeve and C. H. Nicholson.
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