Canada and Britain Election Echoes in November Editorial
The piece cites Premier Botha sending congratulations to Laurier after a Canadian election victory and critiques Western political campaigns in Manitoba. It notes immigration trends, including 415,653 Americans among 127,000 newcomers, and mentions 1,011 would-be entrants barred as undesirable. It reflects on November’s gray skies, gratitude for abundance, and calls for the working class to seek relief through self-improvement and responsible government.
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Botha
Tranavaal
Wilfrid Laurier
Mr. Pickwick
Canada
Political clash over repeal of three fifths clause in province
The piece outlines an organized push to urge the Provincial Government to repeal the three fifths clause, with anti temperance groups rallying to overturn local option in about thirty municipalities. It notes strong English support for Sir Wilfrid Laurier's Liberal government and its imperial role, alongside local social updates and community events from Muskoka. The report mentions a snowstorm, hunting trips, church visits, and a medical case of appendicitis in Toronto.
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Jace
Anti-Temperance Party
Whitney
Wilfrid Laurier
Canada
Canadians
United Kingdom
Wilfrid
Canada Ie
Water shortages and local notices flood November issue
Nov 3 report notes wells are low or dry as citizens seek relief. Mr Briggs and Ralph left on Monday for Teenwater on business. Mrs McCulloch of Connor visits daughter Mrs Galbraith. Mrs Cook and Mrs White aides visit Mrs Moore. A sale of Mrs UG Moore’s stock drew a good crowd. Kerr of Thorntory rents the farm. Children of 8 S No 11 Flos prepare for Nov 6 concert. New Flos Branch Women’s Institute plans a Nov 9 fowl supper at Mrs Blain’s home. Monthly meeting held at Mrs Speirs’s home with a programme on Christmas preparations. Fall ploughing proceeds under great difficulties.
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Mr. Briggs
Ralph
Teenwater
F. Cook
Mra G White
C. Moore
UG Moore
Kerr
Thorntory
S.no. 11
Women's Institute
J. Blain
A. Speirs
William King
Stouffville
Caldwell
Barrie
Ranaway Lad
Nantyr
Allandsle
Untitled letter to office lacks signature from Craighorst
A letter postmarked Craighrust Oct 31 arrived at the office with one dollar for the past year but was unsigned. The writer is requested to send their name so proper credit can be given.
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Craighorst
Mrs and Mrs Davis Carina Thank Community for Help After 1908 Fire
Mr and Mrs Davis Carina express gratitude to friends for sympathy and kindness after their home fire on October 1, 1908. The family notes appreciation for support during the difficult time and speed of recovery.
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Davi Carina
Local Notes from MIDHURST and LEFROY Districts
A crowded bulletin lists visits and travels of residents including Parker Peacock at Oro Station, Mrs. McCuoloigh visiting her mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson in Toronto, and Ida Coulson also in Toronto. Wedding bells anticipated. Nov. 3 services in MIDHURST Presbyterian Church led by Rev. L. McLean with Kate Coutts visiting Barrie. 【2 sentences omitted to fit length budget】
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Parker Peacock
Oro Station
Robert McCuoloigh
John Robertson
Toronto
Ben Webb
Ivy Nov 2 The Tempersacs Concert Specom
Reports an unclear event with fragments about a concert incident and a Boat Club outing on Thursday at C P line. Mentions Mrs Canningham ill, Ferguson of Barrie visiting, a death of an infant child taken to Children's Hospital and North Bay for interment, and a quiet Hadlowe'en with cold weather. Union Thanksgiving service planned in Christ Church on Nov age 10 30.
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IV 5
Boat Club
C.P
Nov 2 Notes From Gaelie Area Excerpts
Local items report visits by Mr and Mrs Oscar Bellamy of Gaelie Miss Emily Moire and Miss Mabel Rainey guests in Barrie Crow's Corners gatherings for revival services adore notes on Lon Barkholder's slow recovery and a run of small community happenings around Lefroy and Barrie including teacher Caldwell's steady work and Hallowe'en quietness.
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Lefroy
Hallowe'en
Oscar Bellamy
Gaelie
Emily Moire
Barrie
Mabel Rainey
Crow's Corners
Henry Gibson
A. B. Rose
Campbell
Edenvale
Miss Alice Young Visits Friends and Local Notes
MINESING November 3. Miss Alice Young returned home from visiting friends Jin King and Newmarket. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church held a successful Pound Social on Monday night. Rev. L. McLean of Churchill is expected to preach in the Presbyterian church next Sunday. Our hunters are away on their annual trip to the deer hunting grounds. Victor and George Tracy were there on Tuesday renewing old acquaintances.
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Presbyterian Church
Rev. L. McLean
Churchill
Mian
Kate Coutts
Barrie
Arthur Orrock
Stewart Farm
Sneath
Alice Young
Jin King
Newmarket
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
L. McLean
Victor
George Tracy
For Sale Farmland in Essa Oro and Vespra Townships
Real estate listing offers 100 acres in Essa Township with soil types and barn facilities plus 100 acres in Oro Township featuring a large frame house and stone cellar. An additional 50 acres in Vespra Township near Barrie noted. Property exchange options possible. Agent is D N Brown, Western Real Estate Exchange of London Canadian Express Office Barrie Box 47.
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Essa
Oro
Vespra
Barrie
D. N. Brown
The
Western Real Estate Exchange of London
Canadian Express
McDonald property for sale in Barrie Ontario 1908
Offers invited for two parcels in Barrie Ontario known as the McDonald property. Lot details include south thirty feet of Westonield Street and north thirty two feet eight inches of Bayfield Street with rights of way. a two storey dwelling on the Bayfield parcel. Parcels may be sold separately or together. June 17, 1908. Stewart & Stewart solicitors for vendors.
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McDonald
Westleefeld Street
Barr
Bayfield Street
Thia
Stewart & Stewart
Geo. McDonald
Owen
Barrie
Oro School Report October Roster Highlights
No. 15 Oro School Report lists students by homeroom and staff. Senior class names include Eva Ford Partridge Arthur Wilde Jesse Bidwell Tommy Gravestone Edna Charch Richard Coward Edna Bertram Fred LeFeuvre Fred Bennett Victor Charch Jobo Beardsall Laura Thompson Margaret Gravestone Wallace Beardsall Ewart Emms Hazel Dicker Milford Bertram plus Hope Church Birdie Healey Jack Church Jeffery Bertram Goldie Healey and teacher H A Rainey.
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Oro
IIV
Eva Ford
Uoa Partridge
Arthur Wilde
Jesse Bidwell
Tommy Gravestone
Edna Charch
Richard Coward
Edna Bertram
Fred LeFeuvre
Fred Bennett
Victor Charch
Jobo Beardsall
Laura Thompson
Margaret Gravestone
Wallace Beardsall
Ewart Emms
Hazel Dicker
Milford Bertram
Edenval School Merit List From October Report
The October school report from Edenval lists names in order of merit across grades. Notables include Maybel Johnston, Willie McNabb, Donald Armstrong, Oliver Partridge, and Alma Armstrong with daily attendance noted for Alma Armstrong, Oliver Partridge, May Adamson, and Donald Armstrong.
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Edenvals
Vespra
Stalae
Armatrong
Roy Mc
Maybel Johnston
Willie McNabb
Ahes Graber
Olives Partridge
Meryl Grigg
May Adamson
Dougald McNabb
Beatrice Johnston
Donald Armstrong
Edward Johnston
Earle Grigg
Archie McNabb
Earl
Saturday Market Slows Amid Snow and Election Fatigue
Saturday market turnout was light as snow and a recent election campaign cooled farmer attendance. Hay moved slowly at 13 dollars per load, eggs scarce at 25 cents a dozen, and poultry prices varied with elderly hens 50 to 80 cents a pair and youngsters about 1.10 a pair. Geese, turkeys, pears, apples, cabbage, and potatoes sold at modest, steady prices reflecting limited supply.
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Turkey
Hallowe'en
Barrie Markets Fall Wheat and Coarse Grain Snapshot
Market notes show fall wheat pricing and assorted coarse grain items including oats barley peas and clover seed with varied per unit quotes. Poultry and poultry produce lines appear with miscellaneous values. The fragmentary list indicates a local market report with multiple agricultural commodities and per unit prices.
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