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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
4
The text is garbled and unreadable but references a Pacific scandal and McGreevy, with unclear details and no verifiable events or dates. No coherent facts or named entities beyond generic references are present.
Fragmentary OCR note from The Barrie Examiner dated September unknown appears to mention advance pay or pledge and names Maclecen Exemrem and Ber' Gee with unclear context and local institutions.
The piece praises Liberal policy and leadership over twelve years, highlights rural post delivery progress under Sir Wilfrid Laurier and postmaster generals, and urges Liberal supporters to actively influence voters in each constituency. It frames the Conservative opposition as split and warns that campaign smears undermine public trust.
The Premier addresses woollen manufacturers in Canada about tariff policy and the government's stance. He seeks balance between factory welfare and consumer interests, noting he represents the whole people, not just producers, and argues for careful measures on tariffs to avoid harming overall prosperity. A commissioner will report from England to guide further action amid broad manufacturer support.
Entries flood in for the upcoming Barrie Fair with a single exhibitor tallying 77 entries. The event runs next week with Monday Tuesday and Wednesday shows, including a colt race drawing entrants from twenty miles around. The public is urged not to miss the kickoff as preparations near completion.
The village sees threshing in full swing while residents travel to fairs and visit relatives. Miss Myrtle Harrington and Miss Semtrice Wiggins return from visits, and Johnny Barton visits his sister. The Temperance League resumes meetings after summer, and condolences go to Mr and Mrs Wallace Carruthers on the passing of their infant son. interment was at the Presbyterian Cemetery.
Mrs N Grose spent a couple of days in Lefroy then moved to Collingwood. No service at the Presbyterian church Sunday evening. Farming hardships grow as ploughing and wheat harvest lag. Mrs Hendry of Toronto visits relatives in Lesby. Mr and Mrs Tebo and family guests of Mrs Buchanan. Mr and Mrs Wilt Morton and family of Keswick stay with H Grose. Mr and Mrs Wilton Black of Strong visit A King. Ardill of Sutton, father of 3 i g Ardill, harmed Sunday. Miss McCraw of Craigvale and Miss Harper visit Mrs Sprouls. anniversary services at the Methodist church with Dr Groae of Madras, India. Stroud choir enhances services. A serious accident near Gnodom Wednesday injures Edgar Wood, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wood, a stick entangled in a see and a bow incident. Dr Leader assists as reports say recovery progresses.
G N Exhibition Collingwood runs September 22 to 25 with daring acts like Prof Daring’s death defying Khoot through Apace Paskinn Leaping the Gag and Tha Banda. Final track events, special train from Willingwood to Barria September 2 at 10 p.m. Officials W A Thom president and T K McKim secretary.
Sept calendar items record visits from Rev. Richard Grose and Miss Belle Stewart in Toronto while Minnie Dateher of Breckford is noted as unwell. Families host weddings and gatherings near Egber Barrie Elmvale Portere la Prairie and Bradford. Harvest advances amid dry spell. corn cutting begins and cricket match played in Barrie. Funeral for Harry Simsons observed. Temperance Hall preps re opening. band rehearsing for fair.
The community records farewells as Mr and Mrs Davis depart to a new home in Mac Wellington Prince Edward County. Miss Martha Stokes and Miss Mary Stokes exchange positions with work relocations to New Brighton and home duties. Bible Society meetings in the Methodist church appoint new officers. Rev. R B Bryan visits from Toronto and praises the year’s work. A social evening at the Baptist church honors retiring members and the Ashmore student pastor with thanks and tokens.
Return tickets at single fare to various Ontario Quebec and Atlantic coast destinations. Travel window Oct 22 to Nov 8 1908 with returns allowed to Dec 5 1908 or navigation end. Points include Port Arthur Georgian Bay Mackinaw Omn, Nipissing District, Lake of Bays, Penetanguishene, Madawaska, Coboconk, Lindsay, North Bay, and Descriptions reference steamship routes. Full information from Grand Trunk ticket agents.
For sale or exchange a mix of lands described as 160 acres in Eorn Township with unspecified details, 50 acres in Vespra Township noted for good soil and proximity to Barrie, plus soil and stone properties in Oro Township. Offered by J. N. Shown of Real Estate Exchange.
Offers will be received by the undersigned for lands in Barrie Ontario. Describes a lot four parcel on Bay Street with a valuable location. For terms apply to Stewart & Stewart Geo McDonald Exec 13 Owen Barrie. Solicitors for Vendors. Also notices of births and deaths: Brown son to Mr and Mrs Albert Brown Midhurst Sept 21 Piggot daughter Sept 13 Ellis Martha H Ellismere John W Ellis Craighurst Margaret O Keefe Sept 18 in Orillia Richmond Malcolm McCormick In Barrie Sept 20 interment at Mountsfield.
Rainy weather did not deter buyers at the market with ample butter eggs and produce. Butter sold at 23c, eggs 20 to 22c, ripe tomatoes steady at 15c per basket, Griek tomatoes scarce at 12c with 10c without basket. Chickens plentiful 50 to 70c per pair, carrots celery onions 5c per bunch, potatoes 55 to 60c per bag, few baskets 25c, wheat 85 to 88c, peas 85 to 86c, two hay loads fetched 10 and 12 dollars respectively.
Market brief from Barrie notes unusual listing of goods and prices, mentioning HB dex and various items in a garbled exchange. A terse line hints at seven items, with unclear context and stray words floating in the text.
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