Around Town notes and social updates from Oct 17
A compilation of town items lists elections census plans, auctions, and local happenings. Notables include the Liberal candidate meeting for Daniel Wilson, the mayoral candidacy query for Deputy Reeve Vair, and the Royal Victoria Hospital annual meeting. Also noted are horse trades, new business transfers, and entertainment events at Dreamland and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Wilson
North Simcoe
Ball Store
Frank Wallace
Batlie
Toronto
Elmvale
Syd
Passmore
Orillia
McWaters
Bac|Keepers’ Association of Simcoe Co
Council Chamber
Barrie
Corporation of
Royal Victoria Hospital
Fire Hall
G. H. Wright
Reeve's Jewelry Store
Community Notices and Personal Short Takes
Rev Dr Witten expected home from England next week. Speers couple left for Soo. Capt Moulton of Oakville visited sister Mrs W C Andrew. Miesaurea Scales heads to New York to train as nurse. Mrs Byron King called to Guelph for ill mother. Mapvitou lin Taland operated for appendicitis then left for home. Families attend General of late Richard Sill. St Andrew Brotherhood convention in Hamilton. Elmvale and Cookstown fund drives report earnings. Local W C T U announces upcoming convention with 150 delegates and speakers set for early November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Witten
England
J. W. Speers
The
Soo
Capt. Moulton
Oakville
W. C. Andrew
Byron King
Guelph
James Carr
Kagawong
Mapvitoulin Taland
R. V. Hospital
Robert Black
William Black
Robert
Richard Sill
H. E. Brownlee
BR. L. Barwick
F. Banting
County Committee Inspects Courthouse Walk Renovation Progress
The County Property Committee visited the Court House on Thursday and reviewed improvements. A crescent wooden board-walk is being replaced by a cement path with a 17 ft 2 in ramp, new central glass vestibule, front doors closed and halls converted to offices, full-length cement platform, lawn grading to Worsley Street edge, flag-pole relocated 40 ft west, and several accounts tied to the ongoing work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Property Committee
Court House
Worsley St
Dr Campbell Nominated to Contest Lennox in Barrie Riding
Dr James Campbell of Tottenham was nominated at the South Simcoe Liberal convention in Music Hall Barrie yesterday afternoon to run against Haughton Lennox for the riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Simcoe
Music Hall
Barrie
James Campbell
Tottenham
Haughton Lennox
Board of Education Meeting Highlights and Teacher Appointments
The Board met Monday at 8 15 with one absentee Dr Palling. T H Redditt proposed suspending a truantly boy if his father pledged future conduct. G K Mills recommended Clara Rodgers for kindergarten teacher with others considered. The management committee reported absences and new hires, including Miss Neilly for Barton Ave School and Miss M F Morrison starting Nov 2. Debate over engaging a new Burton Ave teacher led to a revised report recommending Miss Neilly be engaged and three kindergarten assistant applicants approved for immediate start under Miss Hoge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Dr. Palling
T. H. Redditt
Ais
Bis
G. K. Mills
Clara Rodgers
Leoora
Gallagher
Misa
Frances Hallett
Morrison
Cass
Hepburn
Neilly
Barton Ave
M. Scanlon
M. F. Morrison
Maple
G. Skinner
Sbear
Bradford
Robartson
Robertson
Milne
Misy Dogg
Curling Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting
At a recent annual meeting, Curling Club officers were elected: Hon. President W. R. Tiffin, Hon. Vice-President Judge Boys, President D. Al McNiven, Vice-President A. E. Stapleton, Sec-Treas Alex Brownlee, Chap. Ray W. Amon, Rep. to OCA Jas. Vair, Alternate A. D. Simon, with Committee of Management Jas Vair Byron King A. W. Wilkinson Col. McPhee Geo. Hogg. A bonspiel was planned for this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curllize Club
W. R. Tiffin
Judge Boys
D.-Al-Mccniven
A. E. Stapleton
Sec-Treas
Alex. Brownlee
Vair
A. D. Simon
Committee of Management
Jas. Vair
Byron King
A. W. Wilkinson
Col. McPhee
Geo. Hogg
Guy Bros Minstrels to Visit Barrie for New Program
Guy Bros Minstrels announce an Oct 3 performance at the Grand Opera House Barrie with an entirely new act praised by eastern exchanges as their best yet. The first part is said to be superb, featuring specialies and a parade and noon band concert. Heinteman Co piano endorsed by royalty. Garrett, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
E Grand Opera House
Alio
Barris
Heinteman && Co
Iy Garrett
Bartle Music Re
Evangelists Chapman and Alexander Draw Huge Barrie Audience
Chapmen and Alexander continued a successful revival in Orillia visiting Barrie Monday afternoon. The opera house packed. estimates say forty thousand attended, with many from outside clergy and travelers. Music featured Mr Alexander conducting a large choir and Mr Naftzrer as soloist, supported by pianist Mr Harkness. Dr Chapman spoke about thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Chapman and
Alexander
Orillia
Barrie
Opera House
Anosher
Gret
Naftzrer
Barioss Gombin
Harkness
Actu
Chapman
Parish minister delivers calm, forceful sermon on Christ
The article notes Mr. Chapman speaks with quiet force and pathos, using measured language to convey a poet's picture of Christ. His direct, simple delivery commands attention and the service leaves the audience moved toward spiritual reflection in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula
Cassia
Christ
Chapman
Thanksgiving Services at Trinity Church and Train Derailment
Harvest Thanksgiving services at Trinity Church were well attended with seasonable sermons by Rev. W. B. Heeney and joyful music. Children presented flags for Sick Children's Hospital. Principal Redditt of the Collegiate gave a patriotic address titled The Ming. The church was decorated with grain, autumn fruits, and foliage. Two freight cars derailed at Barrio yards after a misaligned siding caused a collision as a second car passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
W. B. Heeney
Redditt
O'Brien and Wilson Campaign Speech in Shanty Bay
Colonel O'Brien praised Imperial Preference and the Laurier Government while attacking the opposition and manufacturers influence. Mr Wilson outlined his position and urged voters to support Canada’s current leadership over reformers such as Foster and Hogart, condemning rival claims about the Crow's Nest Pass railway. Oswald Ross and Colonel O'Brien addressed issues of governance, deception, and party loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heneen
Canada
Oswald Ross
Saskatchewan
O'Brien
M.P
Borden
Foster
Crow's Nest Pass
Roblin
Manitoba
Fosters and Hogarts
Fry
Bennetts
Gameys
John Grigith to Present Othello at Grand pares House
The eminent tragedian John Grigith and his superior company will stage Othello at Grand pares House on Saturday. The production promises elaborate scenery costumes and electrical effects with details to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grigith
Grand Pares House
Sharmspeare
Moe Aeuit
Also Mentioned on This Page
D. Frank Jackson
Aristo Light
H. G. Robertson
Eant OF
Barrie Hotel
URS
Simmons & Co
Lewis, M.D
C.M
Toronto General Hospital
Ome
Dr. Smith
Colfertaba
A. G. Ardagh
Ontario Land Surveyor Bank of Toronto
Brig
Thomson
Sunnidale Road
Jas Ee Burton
M. Deo Ball
Olympia Candy Works
Anteda
Ty Royal V Astro
Onde
Goat Poly
Toth
Bere
Mabry
Partien
Bayfeld Street
Oshaws
Donald D
Bobs
Holilear
Yarrie
Chas
Croas
Nantyr
Ptt
Peien-Roormert
Amd Gaa
Hl. Maclaren
Dr. McCarthy
Collier St
D. Jamifion
Lot 18
Con
Meaford
Collie
W. x
Thornton
Dalston
Lot
Jane
Oro
Donald Johnson
Allandale
Bertnos
Gilehrint, P.O
Innisa
Donald Boxs
Craigharat
Dcpfield
Dalstan
R.S.O
Credtora
William Kelly
Innivil
Simcoe
Donald Ross
Dreamland
Lamb & Greene
Linexct
Benedick Clarke
Wottie Dimples
Ina Teikiy Hear
Ts ” Us Sai
Grand Opera House
Thurs
UY Brothers Minstrels
Clash Pricea
Milne & Son, Merchant
Tallors
Phono
Iewin
Garrett Ban
EB Todd
High St
Geintzman & Co
Ernest Williams
Memte Powell
J. W. McWatera
Jack Dyment
Hamilton
W. Shields
Irwin
Charley Bell
Grant Haomer
P. M. Radenhorst
Si —J. Dunn
Mt. St. Louis
T. T. Young
R. J. Fletcher
Justice Cinte
Robertson's
Simmons Block, Ltd
Dottie Dimples
James Vair
Winnipeg
Brandon
Portage la Prairie
Moosomin
Baptist Church
Sabbs
Dulc
Grand Ligne
Quebec
Miesaurea Scales
New York
Misa M. McLennan
Helen Jackson
Anah Bailey
Violet Mingay
Lily Somerville
Cookstown
Missea MaeDougall
Sadie Ellis
Laura Redditt
Hazel Marr
Olive Bourton
Vera Brownlee
Katharine Hogg
Bertha Redditt
Jessie Hantar
Roy Brownlee
Katharine Lynch
Edith Ness
Violet Brownlee
Ada Otton
Lilly Somerville
Jessie Watt
Bessie Craryie Henry
Olive Fletcher
Owen St
Hazel Tricker
Norine King
Jennie Grochatt
Ada White
Gnesse
St. Andrew's Church
Elizabeth St
J. K. Barney
Gordon Wright
Thornley
Stavens
Toronto District
B. Spence
Dr. Camp
Lennox
G. @. Smith
B. Lawrence
J. R. Bambly
Hambly
M. Bothwell
Betis
Edes Wallace
E & Irwin
Be . Scott
Boiler Insurance
Bell Telephone Co
G. M. Wolfendan
Smith
Weer Smith
B. C
Guy Bros. Minstrels
Wilbur Chapman
D.D
Chas. M. Alexander
Geo. Vickers
Col. O'Brien
Wilson
Uberpie
Belial
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