Irwins Dress Skirts and Local Notices In Barrie Area
A roundup of town items includes Irwins promoting dress skirts and summer fall mantles, depot upgrades with cement platforms, Robertson's old fashioned candy shop hours, J W St John planning a machine shop near the tannery, and Irwins claiming the cheapest men’s clothing in Canada. Reports mention a finger amputation, a long tested Geierzman & Co piano, a minor house fire, a mislaid overcoat, upcoming entertainment by Jay Bros. Minstrels, police caution for youths with firearms, Dreamland’s refined acts, a census date change, a fracture from a horse incident, and various church and public notices amid fire threats and drought conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robertson's
J. W. St. John
St. Catharines
Sewrey
Canada
Irwin's
Miller Johnson
Geierzman& Co
Graham's Row
Berczy St
Peter Crogan
Jay Bros. Minstrels
Yeers
E. Pye
W. Herrels
P.M. Radentorst
Andrew Grant
Guthrie
Tom's_Cabin | Co
Grand Opera House
Barrie
Wedding at Warnica ends quiet family celebration
Arch i e Barton ill with typhoid at home on Toronto Street. Watertown guest Mrs W D Airth visits Mrs Albert Sarjeast. Barfeld Sr. breaks ankle after a fall. Niagara Falls guest Mrs E J Phelps stays with sister Mrs G A Firman. Albert Riddell returns from Belleville visit. Graham meeting attended by D Williams of Collingwood Bulletin. Hamilton couple back from Toronto Newmarket holiday. Wan bansbene funeral guest Mrs Henry Bogardis. Brown family to Nassau for winter. Lillian Banting returns from Toronto. Rev A and Mrs MacLaren visit. Allan Finlay attends Wm Wattie funeral. Campbell couple in Toronto for Sabiston funeral. Georgina Campbell leaves for Buffalo. Elma Warnica weds Harland Higgins at home. leaves for Sebago Lake Maine. Grand Opera House to host John Griffiths acting Othello with Edyth Totten. The Wolf at Grand features Eugene Walter’s drama with strong Scots and French-Canadian roles. Desdemona portrayed by Edyth Totten. Shawl of autumn leaves decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Barton
Toronto St
W. D. Airth
Watertown
Albert Sarjeast
Gano. Barfeld Sr
E. J. Phelps
Niagara Falls
M.Y
G. A. Firman
Albert Riddell
Belleville
Georgina Campbell
Buffalo
Electric Power Service on Nov 1st Inauguration Plan
Barrie to start all day electric power and light service on Nov 1 after inquiry. Initial 5 horse power single phase, later two phase if needed. Motors, heating and sewing machines expected use. Incandescent street lamps to be lights off by day to avoid losses. Separate lines to cost about $2000 in spring. Board to set rates and provide meters transformers and motors at cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrie
Atart
Liberal Candidate in South Simcoe Seeks Seat
Dr J Campbell, born near St Thomas in Elgin County, with Scotch roots, was chosen unanimously by South Simcoe Liberals to contest the riding. A former school board member and village councillor, he studied medicine at Trinity Medical College, Toronto, and has practiced in Tottenham. He is Presbyterian and married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.campbell
South Simeone
Elgin County
St. Thomas
Trinity Medical College
Toronto
Tottenham
Town Council Brief Session Ends Rapidly for Local Repairs
The town council met quietly on Monday night approving pole anchors for Bells Telephone at several spots and a repaired John Street crossing at Sophia. J Archer complained about sidewalk debt on William Street while Henry Penton secured a $25 dog tax bonus. Brennan sought $10 for harness repair after his team fell into an unprotected hole, and the clerk advised pursuing damages from the contractor. The board authorized printing 300 copies of the assessment roll for up to band's cost, and requested fountain lettering touchups ahead of the Provincial WCTU assembly here. Engineer Mitchell’s sewer report will be typed for the Board of Health. A Board of Works report shows $2,055.25 spent and $121.75 balance, with $511.38 in accounts approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Co
J. Archer
William St
Henry Penton
J. W. Gossling
John St
Sophia
John
Messrs
Vair and
Garrett
Mitchell
Board ‘of Health
Board of Works
Liberal Banner Carried By Dr Campbell In South Simcoe
Joys a large practice in Tottenham Adla in Tecumseth and Albion and is highly esteemed across the district. He calls for full Liberal support for Dr Campbell who carries the banner of good government and loyalty to Sir Wilfrid Laurier against heavy odds. Let the full Liberal vote be polled on Monday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tottenham
Adlain
Tecumseth
Albion
Wilfrid Laurier
Avery Liberal
South Simcoe
Dr. Campbell
Special Board Meeting on Miss Neilly Dispute
A special Board of Education session addressed Miss Neilly’s controversial appointment remarks. Absentees Palling, Smith, Bronton noted. Board regrets any personal remarks and expects a written apology if statements at the last meeting caused offense. Hospital meeting notes praised staff efforts. three seats filled by Henwood, Arnall, and Deanagan after retirements and a death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Robertson and Love
Bliss Neilly
Strathy
Walter Sarjeant
Deanagan
McCarthy
A. B. Henwood
S. B
Siete
Arnall
Family Herald and Weekly Star Promotion in 1909
Readers urged to choose The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal for home news, family magazine content, and agricultural notes. The publication is advertised as a weekly paper costing one dollar per year and described as the best value in Canadian newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family ‘Herald
Weekly Star
Montreal
Canada
Family Herald
Weakly
Star
FALL ASSIZES AT SIMCOE COURT WITHOUT CRIMINAL CASES
The Simcoe County Assizes led by Justice Clara opened with a moderate docket and few trials. Settlements included Travers on C P R for 348 dollars costs, and McDonald v G T R awarded 22,000 dollars under common law and 1,900 under worker compensation for a fatal accident near Ailzedale due to missing train signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simcoe
Clara
Travers
Costa
McDonald
G.T.R
John Beeton McDonald
Ailzedale
A. E FL
Creswicke
K.C
L. McCarthy
Rose
Thompsin
James Freser
W. Bell
McPhee
Oro
Hewson & Creswicke
Pli
Beard Ve Jarrett
Burk’s Falls
R. D. McLean
Sigaworth
Potter
Tottenham
James Prager
Plif
Hewson
Court actions settle and rally items in East Orothia
Local court notes show settlements in several cases including Longfield versus Collingwood Shipbuilding Co and McNaughten versus Breckenridge with salaries and wages disputes resolved. A church dispute at East Orothia was resolved after Rev Mr Thompson's mediation. Oro Liberal rally announced for Town Hall with speakers Wilson, McCarthy, Donald Ross, Tudhope and a male quartet. An auction sale of household furniture from the late Rev Findlay’s residence at 44 Charlotte St is scheduled for Friday at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewson & Creswicke
Piffs
A. McMarchy
Defta
Longfieed
Collingwood Shipbuilding Co
Birnie
K.C
Deeriee
Osgoodeall
McNaughten
Breckenridge
Blacksmith
Nottows
Robinette
Bruce & Fair
Defta Borrell
Bidwell
Hawkstone
John Shaw
Thomassn
Church of England
East Orothia
McCarthy, Boys & Murchison
Piffa
Hewson & Crenwicke
Atkinson
Casserly
Oro
Messrs. Wilson
McCarthy
Donald Ross
M. B. Tudhope
Dr. Findlay
Charlotte St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnston & Warren
D. Frank Jackson
Aristo Light
Just
Craven
H. G. Robertson
Barrif Hotel
Fora
Barrie Forriers
Simmons Ae Co
Lot
Paris
Donald Ros
Downie
Pianat Milne & Son's
Merchant Tailors
Olympia Candynes
Apply Royal Ware Eee
Ted
Mane
No. 10
High Street
Citas
Lote
Yarma
Harry D. Saserros
KayGeld Street
Oshains
Clover Muller
Donald Boss
Chas. Crows
Nantyr
Maclaren
Positios
W. J. Wilks
Allandale
Dr. McCarthy
Collier Mt
J. D. Jamieson
G. W. Thornton
Dalston
Con
Cory
Ora
Donald Johnson
Allan Wale
Chas. Robertson
Gilehrint P.O
Craighurat
WH. Duppfteld
Edd Dalston
R.S.C
John Ellesmere
Simede
Donald Rosy
George Plaxton
Harrie
Simiene
Ontario
Plaxton
Dreamland
Teddy Hear
Sls Hopkins
Vesta Victoria
Hensdick Clarke
May
HI & Ryan
Barrie Horticultural and Town Improvement Society
J. H. Bennett
A. B. Myers
Iwin's
Alfred Bell
Painswick Black-Smith
Richard Grose
Elizabeth St. Methodist Church
Heintazman & Co
Ty Royalty
A. F. Garrett
Barrie Music
King
A. J. Tuck
A Powell
BR. V. Hospital
Baptist Church
Sabath School
Vespra
Thompson's
Gracie’s
John L. Warnica
Tullendal
Elma
Harland \. Higgins
Sebago Lake
Maine
A. J. Paul
Allandalene
Monontains
Vérmont
Othette
John Griffith
America
the Wolf
New York
Eugene Walter
Andrew McTavish
Jules Beaubien
Batiste le Grand
George O. Nichols
Old McTaviah
Severin de Deyn
Misa Mabelle Estelle
Liberal
James Campbell
Geo. Vickers
Vansula
Shakespear
Othello
Ste. Plan
Milne
Yon
Jong
Lyric Theatre
Milne & Son's
Marchant Tailors
Hunters Bros., Ltd
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