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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
1
Community items list council dates and local bids while Irwins advertises new boots and Christmas blouses. The piece notes road, bridge plans, a music shop sale, library tickets, church appointments, a roller carnival and evangelistic services with McHardy and McBretney.
In this week's Family Heros and Weekly Star a new series of short stories titled The Old Home House begins. It promises clever writing with a complete tale each week, totaling eleven installments. The publication is praised for value and steady subscriber renewals, highlighting its enduring appeal in Canadian households.
Park business dominated council on Monday night with by laws introduced for January submission seeking 11000 to acquire the Launt property and water lots or 2000 for water lots alone. G T R tax dispute referred for legal opinion. Arm injuries, sidewalk fault on Gowan St discussed. Typhoid and diphtheria show town health issues, water and milk inspections, sewer extension urged. Finance talks and tenders noted. by laws on park funds and water lots to be voted in January. Returning officers named. incandescent lights expected next week. Finance figures questioned by Beardsley.
Council members had not examined motions and urged residents to present secounts before the next meeting or lose funds until next year. A small culvert on line six at Vespra will be repaired with half cost by the township. The Fire and Police Committee may buy fire alarm supplies. Members questioned the system as costly and a poor investment, noting only two alarms were received this year. The Worship questioned eliminating the system and partnering with the Telephone Co. for alarm transmission.
Eight year old Francis Moran, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Moran, was tied to an outhouse by companions during play. He tried to escape through a window, slipped, and fell onto a rusty hook in the wall, piercing his abdomen. He was rushed to hospital where an operation was performed. He is recovering and expected to survive.
The Sunnidale Township assessment appeal by Hy Gibson was heard before Judge Ardagh at New Lowell on Friday and dismissed for lapse of time. Lennox K C objected to hearing after the Aug 5 deadline, and the judge sustained the objection, barring consideration. Hewson may seek mandamus to compel the judge to hear the case.
The article extols bread as the staff of life and urges Barrie housewives to try three superior Barrie Milling Co brands the Star Brand the White Flake and the Rose of Barrie made from Manitoba wheat and promises satisfaction.
The third annual conference of the archdeaconry of Simcoe opened at Trinity church with Rev. PF G Plummer to address The Book of Praise at 11 this morning. Afternoon sessions feature Rt. Rev. Bishop Resve and speakers on General Synod work, with Canon Ingles Hodgins and Cody. An evening banquet for parish men follows at 7:30, as Canon Cody discusses impressions of the Pan Anglican Congress.
The Divisional Court dismissed the CPR appeal with costs in Higgins v CPR. Higgins won $120 in County Court for 20 head of sheep killed on the railway. The court held the company must fence against cattle at large through no fault of the owner. Creswicke for Higgins Denison for CPR.
The article touts Salada Ten tea with sealed lead packets to keep flavor and aroma intact. It claims the product remains protected from air, dust, dirt, odors, and contamination unlike bulk or bagged teas. A teapot test allegedly shows the difference.
Two to three dollars can be saved on stylish winter coats at J C Irwins. A roller hockey match at Mammoth Rink on Monday night November 9 featured theskate boys against a team from the Dymont stables in a scramble filled contest. observers note the players were green and the game lacks the precision of ice hockey.
Arrangements are nearly complete for the census on Tuesday November 24 starting at 1 pm The committee urges the promised ladies to attend or send substitutes to ensure the required number of workers The crew will meet at the Congregational church Monday at 8 pm for instructions from Mr Yellowlees who oversees the operation
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