01 Nov 1923
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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 01, 1923
Page
1
Andrew Nichols a farmer near Barrie died October 22 at age six years after a period of poor health. Funeral held from the family home on Wednesday October 24 at the Union church in Minesing. He leaves a widow and one daughter.
The Royal Victoria Hospital held its annual meeting with 20 directors and officials present. The board reported maintenance costs and extraordinary expenditures topping 5500 dollars, including fuel salaries and medical appliances. They noted a tubercular clinic start and thanked the Auxiliary Sewing Club and staff. Discussion traced a 1900 fuel bill rise to coal quality and two water jackets. The board warned of possible rate hikes if costs rise further and mentioned plans to consider a nurses home drive.
Dr Sarah Detweiller of Kitchener spoke at the Barrie Public Library on social service lines saying moral standards have fallen since the war and automobiles menace youth. She urged Canada adopt a constructive education program to raise morals and shield the young from dangers, noting over 60 000 girls in the United States last year.
Local listings show multiple church and community gatherings across November and early December. Events include a Women Teachers Association meeting on Monday, November 26 at Huntsville. a Trinity Parish Aid sale on Friday, November 23. Armistice Day services on November 11. St Jude’s Parish Guild bazaar on November 15. St Snakew s Bible Class teas and linen sale Mondays starting November 5. Burton Ave W M S bazaar November 8. Edgar Union Church Fall program with Sills’ orchestra. Collier Street Methodist Church meat supper Thanksgiving night November 12. and other town gatherings with ticketed entries and bake sales.
Birthall Lewis, formerly of Barrie, won the Milestone riding bye election on October 20 to join the Saskatchewan Legislature. He defeated Progressive candidate J W Patterson by about 500 votes after the death of Liberal M P P Bernard Larsen. Lewis is the son of the late David Lewis of Barrie.
All returned soldiers are requested to meet at the old Armories Mulcaster Street at 2 30 on Sunday November 11 for a memorial service at the soldiers monument Post Office Square at 3 p.m. L O Vair Secy Soldiers Club
Chief S J Dickson outlines crime prevention as the policeman's primary duty at a Barrie Kiwanis luncheon. He traces early policing, notes Peel era origins, and cites training and humane aims. He emphasizes police as protectors rather than enemies, with officers guiding children at crossings and teaching trust.
A conclave of the Taxis Boys and Trail Rangers of Bar rie will meet at St. Andrew's Church Friday evening to elect town council officers and select delegates to the Ontario Parliament before Christmas. Attending boys from area churches will follow a banquet with business to follow. Plans for fall and winter council work and the Boys Parliament of Ontario are outlined with an prepared programme.
Gaoler Henry Stoddart reports daily cost of 15.5 cents per inmate at Simcoe County jail, with 110 inmates in the year ending Sept 30 1923. Of 110, 74 first-time offenders, 85 native born, varied sentences, 6 discharged on suspended sentence, 8 remaining. Total county cost \\$6 000.46 for the year.
The Barrie Ministerial Association held its regular semi monthly meeting on Monday morning. Rev. G A Brown spoke on the Book of Acts while Rev R J Aikenhead of MacTier attended as a visitor.
The Thistle Curling Club held its annual meeting at Curling Park with D W Lennox presiding in president R F Garrett's absence. Officers were elected and a curling season fee of 12 dollars with a 2 dollar early payment discount was approved.
Mea Ford coroner jury finds Harvey Ford died in a GTR culvert cave-in last week with no blame attached to any person or company. Evidence from officials and workers supported accidental death verdict. expert opinion unavailable.
Barrie Kiwanis Club announces J D Wisdom as the first Kiwanis Daddy to mentor a boys welfare case. A. G. MacLellan said two more assignments follow soon and a dozen volunteers offered for the duties. The club will also distribute its Christmas cheer again this year.
The Barrie clubs have completed their organization for the upcoming year and anticipate active competition on the ice this winter. Details of the Nakword end competition will be announced later, with Mr. Lack coordinating progress and informing Barrie Clubs of developments.
The Women's Institute of Crow Till will hold a sale of homemade baking in Rest Room on Saturday November 3.
Fire at H H New Stroud farm destroyed a 40 by 75 foot barn and adjacent pig pen with hay and grain, incurring losses likely over 3000 dollars. Some livestock perished while horses and cattle were in fields. Cause unknown, no witnesses. Robertson farm linked, Fred Robertson’s nearby buildings narrowly saved.
At the Barrie Court of Revision Friday two appeals were granted. Grand Opera House received a 1250 reduction on property and business, due to back street location. Frank Wice was granted income exemption up to 2000 dollars as sole family supporter. Four other appeals were disallowed.
A Banquet at Wairs Restaurant honored Barrie pennant winners of the South Simcoe League after a 1923 baseball season. About 150 guests, including league officers and visiting clubs, heard speeches, songs, and tributes to manager Milne and the team. The Felt Trophy was presented by A H Felt, with praise for the team’s harmony and potential for future success.
Reports of a Barrie U F C store closing are unfounded. The Farmers Co-Operative Store will be maintained and run by local farmers after shifting from United Farmers Limited control with Chas H Lynch managing the transition. Several well known local farmers back the new venture.
Delightful humor lecture by Principal Maurice Hutton on The Art of Lewis Carroll. Presented by the Woman’s Canadian Club. Tuesday night, November 6 at Public Library Hall. Tickets to non members cost 25 cents.
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