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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
The piece critiques penny postage ideas and cable service pricing, warns against price fixes by guilds and grocers, comments on socialism and state or church interference in marriage, lauds public intelligence, notes a nine year sentence for counterfeiter Crozier and sympathy for the young offender, and recalls Goldwin Smith’s 19th century prophecy of Canada’s annexation fate.
A Canadian editorial lauds Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s return to power to push vast transportation schemes and internal development. It argues immigration should be guided, notes strong imperial ties, and predicts Canada will advance with an energetic, patriotic government.
The county and empire celebrate Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s government for nationally supported reform and probity. The Liberal triumph is hailed as honest administration guiding imperial aims, silencing slander, and reinforcing confidence in public policy and leadership across Canada. The Dominion’s 221-seat assembly will again show a strong majority for the government.
Thornton news reports Wm. Wilson leaving for Powassan to take a better post, with Mr. Wilk son succeeding. Toronto visitors include Mr. and Mrs. J. McFadden and Miss Smith. Methodist women hold a quilting bee to aid the poor, and Union Bank walls rise toward completion. Mrs. John D. Smith injured her foot, and Mrs. James A. Lennox had a fall in Newmarket. Quarterly Methodist meeting set for Sunday morning. Robert Wright’s brickhouse is plastered and nearing occupancy.
On October 26 Mr and Mrs Alex McDonald of Painswick renew old acquaintances in the area while Mr and Mrs Alvin Rush of Sunnidale visit. Mrs Wo Carleton and Miss Florence Duncan return to Toronto. Mr and Mrs D Dixon return from the West and A C Stewart visits Toronto. Solway family plans move to New Ontario. Gertrude Middleton, daughter of Jas and Mrs Middleton, dies after typhoid fever followed by pneumonia. family sorrow shared by parents four sisters and three brothers.
The obituary notes Sannesville Towne resident an elderly man aged eighty nine died at Hamilton city Hospital on 7 gay. He lived with BD Mre Lambert previously, and had resided in Sanni ale since three years ago. He was among the first potters to settle on the ninth line. Survived by a brother, Hi tam, in Alberta Stayner Law. Oct 2 district Free Methodist meeting Oct 30 to Nov 1 led by Rev W H Reynolds and preachers from other circuits.
Low Borkholder remains in Stayner for blood poisoning treatment. Chas McMurray served as juror at Bar tie last week. Maggie Watson of Clearview visited cousin Mrs W Carruthers. Will Fisher of Jack's Lake and Jobo Mathews hosted Sunday guests. Thos Kaieer and children from New Flos visited Morden Kaieer. Robt McMurray family visited Oro. Rev J J Wheatley preached at Balpit. Rev S C McDermid led Crow's Corners service.
J. Fibre guest of J. J. White. J W Cumming of the Dominion School of Telegraphy Toronto visited his parents. Miss Whitney and Miss Palmer of Dalston toured with the Misses Richards. Mrs H Thurlow visiting Hillsdale. Cumming returned from Winnipeg and William. Potatoes a fine crop this fall. P McGinnis planted one bag seeds yielded twenty three bags. Albert Stone planted five bags yielded one hundred fifty bags. Crops and mangels good despite dry season. Oct 27 Bishop Reeves of Toronto led service at St Thomas Church. Mrs Doane of Barrie visited last week. Eden noted in village election. Pioneer Mrs Brownlee died in Barrie. Family mourns. John Brown and family moved to Toronto. Mr and Mrs Robert McMurray and two sons at Wm McMillan’s. Ethel McMillan of Orillia spent over Sunday. Farmers busy turning up turnips. crop not very good. Minard’s Liniment advertised.
Enouce reports Mr. Martin visited F. Robertson's on Sunday while Miss Olive Horrell spent Snowoday at home. Miss Lizzie Hamilton, after three months of trends there, will depart Monday for Ottawa.
Brown, general agent for the Western Real Estate Exchange, advertises for sale or exchange several Ontario properties. 100 acres in Oro Township with soil, a large frame house, barn and stabling. 2 farms for a mill with cash. 2 acres in Veopra Township near Barrie. options include town property exchanges. Write or call for a list. Barrie Canada Express Office box 7.
The notice outlines sale of two parcels on West Baytick Street in Barrie with a nine foot wide right of way to the north. It describes encumbrances including zero feet nine inches of lot four and a good communication path to the dwelling. Dated June 17 1908 Stewart and Stewart solicitors for vendors.
A large barn was raised yesterday afternoon on the farm occupied by R. Rennick, the former barn having burned down. August 4th D McFarlane and his crew are the contractors. Many young ladies helped at a supper held for workers. Rain threatened to halt work, but all went off well.
The funeral of Archibald McMillan was held Tuesday afternoon October 20 from his daughter’s residence in Roxby to Knox Church Cemetery. He resided in Oro township for over sixty years and leaves three daughters and one son, with the community extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
Oct 26 notes show Mrs Metcalf of Toronto visiting her daughter Mrs A G Goi r. Mrs George Lyall’s friends regret her illness but wish recovery. Mr and Jem Hamilton move to Shanty Bay. A Guthrie church dance Friday drew praise, with Mr McLean Knox College delivering a talk on Mission Work in the West. Oro Station choir entertained, enhancing the evening. Manitoba visitor Mr Malcolm greets granddaughter Miss Nellie McCuaig. Rev L McLean of Churchill to lead Guthrie church anniversary Nov 1 and deliver a Hab it lecture Monday.
The column records Oct 26 social visits and hometown notices. Rev R 8 Fralick visits, Miss Cora White recovering, Miss Edna Williams returns from Bracebridge, families like Williams and Watson hosting relatives, Compton Robson buys the Tuck farm, Phoebe Lawson visiting Barrie, and farming slow due to hard ground. Church anniversary services set for Nov 8 with two services led by Mr. Jeffrie and Rev. Davie.
Mrs Touse Bateman returned to Lefroy on Saturday after a Toronto visit. A Meth dist church service was canceled due to the Gilford anniversary. Ardill moved stock to his own store from Douse's. Ralston and Brolley families visited Bradford and friends. Sam Brolley and Alex Adam hosted company. Election excursion drew many as Campbell led Lennox 46 to 69 at Lefroy.
A professional entertainer Mr Stubbs gave an illustrated tour of the British Isle under Public Library auspices. The Board’s outcome remains unclear, but funds likely were not large. Election interest was low. Lennox 84 Camp 21 in the tally. Zion Church filled to capacity for anniversary services. Rev D H Currie of Hilledale preached morning on Building for Eternity and evening on Christian Fidelity and its Reward. Carrie may expect a warm Angus welcome if he preaches again at Zion Church.
In Barrie on October 28 a daughter was born to Dr. and Mrs. Brereton. In Barrie on October 28 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. J Coulter. In Barrie on October 28 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J Francello. In Barrie on October 31 a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wesley.
In Barrie on Oct 23 Mrs Mary Stuart Brownlee aged 80 died. In Barrie on Oct 37 Mrs Coulter aged 65. In Barrie on Oct 3 Thomas A Sweetman aged 46 died.
W A Graham a noted figure in Ottawa and former master at the Ottawa Collegiate Institute had to resign a lucrative Panama Canal position from the U S government viewpoint. He was reappointed to the Collegiate staff in the Capital.
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