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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
4
Editorial notes Laurier’s Niagara tour next week drawing large crowds and praises Hon. Mr. Aylesworth amid improved health and potential North York candidacy. It condemns Tory evasions over Colchester bribery disclosures, supports Professor Shortt’s Civil Service Commission role, and critiques Cockshutt’s tariff stance while urging government resolve against predatory wealth and Hydro plans amid ongoing power projects.
A Canadian newspaper column argues the government must dominate Niagara power to prevent private monopoly and keep public interests intact. It contrasts Northwest land and timber sales, tariff politics, and public sentiment, suggesting private rivals cannot compete with public provision.
Ian and his son Frank were guests at J. M. Baldwin's on Aug 30. Miss Billa Watson, Miss Mary Key, and Miss Edna Ralston have returned home to Dalston after spending the summer in Muskeg. Mr Davy, a graduate of Moneams Cantional College, has gone to Rogby Edgar and De. A few Dalston people are attending the exhibition in Toronto. Miss Troyer and Miss Paget of Toronto have returned home after visiting friends in Dalston. The funeral of our young friend Wm. D. Beath was one of the largest ever held in the Neebeourhood. Florence Quinlan is leaving to continue her studies at the B.C. L. She will be missed by both teacher and schoolmates at Dalston.
Sept 7 8 local notes show Mrs. Watson and daughter visiting Mrs. Whas Mrs. Buffett of Aurora renewing acquaintances. Leadlay and Baker families return to the city Whooping cough prevalent Bertie Nicholson of Toronto visits grandfather Pim Bleek Barrie visitor Mrs Wallace Cronan visits Owen Sound Day Exhibition attendees listed Several locals guests from Toronto Owen Sound Burlington New cottage owners Chariton adds Bow fence Baptist anniversary Sept 18 preacher Rev J B Kennedy Kansas City visitor Colgan brothers and line notes Minari Liniment widely sold.
On Friday a fire in Geo Bickling's home near the kitchen wall ignited a wood pile after a spark from the chimney. Despite scholars and villagers aiding, water failed and the house was gutted except for a few small articles. Insurance on the home was $200. Nearby, various residents and visitors are noted, with threshing continuing in the vicinity and several social visits reported around Sept 7.
Sept 6 reports Mrs Poley visiting Mrs Waselliote and Mr and Mrs Geo Shanon attending the Toronto Exhibition. Miss Gostie and Gertrude Caldwell return from Judd Haven Muskets after months away. Mrs Chas Nixon visiting Mrs Geo Bonney. Harvest Home service at the Methodist church last Sunday. Rev Hawarn and wife to lead Free Methodist service Sept 18. Corn cutting underway amid a good crop. Ger Bonney returns from Midland after a short stay.
Sept 7 notes show many social calls and visits. Geo Stott of Wrevale renewed acquaintances in town, Miss Myrtle Harper stayed with her sister in Onis, Robt Black visited friends in Midland, A Hunt and children returned home in Allandale after a week with Mrs Parvis. Mrs McMillan of Niagara entertained Mrs Hunter, Walkom of Brentwood visited, and Rev Wm and Mrs McConnell left for Barrie after weeks with local friends.
Sept 7 services at Christ's Church drew good attendance with Rev Mr Watt delivering sermons. Community events include a Band picnic at Bethel and plans for Toronto Exhibition attendance. Local visits feature Miss Hattie Usepenter in Hamilton and Mr Walker of Barrie visiting relatives. Several residents like Mrs Alexander Brows of Ottawa and Mr Harold Parker of Toronto are mentioned with various family visits and travel. The Presbyterian church will skip next Sunday services due to Townline church anniversary. Residents attend funeral of Mrs Rot Spiers of Thornton. condolences extend to the bereaved.
Long list of visits and travels among Mr and Mrs Marks and others in Manetti Toronto, with Toronto Exhibition attendance and trips to Detroit Port Huron Grand Rapids and Detroit. Local deaths include Dr George Hunt New Lowell and Mrs Repert Speers Barrie area. Upcoming services by Rev Isa and a large funeral turnout. Scottish Agricultural Commission touring Canada praises Canadian agricultural institutions.
100 acres in Eesm Township with mil clay loan house frame and barn on levee. Possession soon. sale or exchange for town property. 50 acres in Veapra Township with good soil near Barrie. sale or exchange for town property. Numerous farms offered with four small cash payments. J M Brown, General Agent for Western Real Estate Exchange of London Canadian Express offices, Box 7 Barrie.
Sept 5 report from Menesing lists Misses Downey of Troy Mrs Palmer of Chicago Mrs Manns of Toronto and Mrs Madill of Glencairn with Mr Downey hosting weekend guests. Local ministers Ashmore and Reid preached at Stayner. Depot duties resumed by H M Orchard. Many take cheap Toronto trips while Mr and Mrs Williams visit from Powassan. Others include Mrs Walton Allandale Mrs Fletcher Sarnia and Murray family from Avening visiting.
Adams Sawyer comes to the Grand Opera House for one night on September 12. The New England play is described as wholly different from others, with special individuality of perception and judgment. Critics praise the company for fitting this country character and impersonation. The tale of a young city man in the country unfolds with romance and humor, drawing spontaneous laughter and sympathy.
Barrie markets dated Sep 9 1908 show prices for flour bakers per barrel, bran and shorts per cwt, barley and seed per bas, and various meat dairy and hide products. The bulletin notes green beef, tallow, calfskin, lamb skin, horse hides, and horse hair with weekly market listings at the Barrie market blog or exchange.
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