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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1908
Page
8
City council notes show progress on street repairs including Charlies Street and side walk work. Aldermen report anticipated completion, with plans to secure undertakings limiting town damages for changes, while council contends over who bears responsibility.
The Oro Fair continued its tradition with a robust 56th show last Tuesday. Attendance surpassed expectations despite higher gate fees, with 1,116 entries across roots vegetables fruits and livestock, including fine cattle and sheep and an outstanding display of handicrafts and dairy goods. Prize winners to be announced next week.
Inspectoe Mills reports little business transacted. Miss Mary Scanlon to resign if a suitable substitute is provided approved by Management. Committee to find teacher for South Ward duties. Barrie papers to advertise for two kindergarten students. Meeting adjourned to Wednesday night.
R Carter claimed damages after shingles and holts piled on a road caused twenty bolts to be destroyed. W Rawn the pathmaster and Sunnidale Council were sued jointly for about 62 dollars. A proposed settlement reduced the sum to 17 dollars in full, each party to pay own costs.
The Royal Victoria hospital installed a New York made operating table last week, funded by 6th Ward residents. Three operations were performed the first morning amid praise for the table’s versatility and the improved anaesthetic workflow.
The body of Henry Sissona, drowned in the rapids near Fort Frances, was recovered Thursday morning Sept. 17 near the accident site. Henderson’s body followed two hours later. the boat sank soon after striking strong current and tipping. Masons and local pallbearers led a solemn funeral as Sissona’s body began its journey eastward, with services held at Smith's morgue and a Masonic rite at the graveside.
The Globe reports free rural mail delivery as an imminent reality. Post Office departments under the Liberal administration promise quick action. Mr. George Ross, Chief Superintendent of Post Offices, traveled to Wentworth County to map a route. By October, 100 routes are expected to be ready for rural Canadians.
Sept 21 update from Edgar reports Miss Bertha Brown returning after a visit with friends. Morris Hayes sustained a broken leg in an accident. Mr Caldwell of Shanty Bay led services at Roms Methodist Church on Sunday. Mrs. Newittenden and Miss Lily S are ill. Mr and Mrs Beardsall and two children of Elmvale visited Wm Hayes and family. Miss Cely Bloeman of Barrie stayed several days at home with parents.
MIDHURST September 22 details guest visits at Stratheden Villa with David Beath of Vancouver and H Megginson of Sault Ste Marie. Alex Finlay returns from Hardisty Alberta reporting excellent crops. Miss L Fletcher visits cousins the Misses Orrock and sang a solo at the Presbyterian church. Joseph Hayter, aged 40, one of the community’s oldest men, died last Wednesday. James Coutts Jr and Miss Kate and Myrtle Coutts spent Sunday in Avening.
Sept 21 report notes many attended Lefroy anniversary services while G Fallowfield returned from Waubaushene. A large delegation joined the Conservative convention at Cookstown and a Bible Society meeting is set for Craigvale Presbyterian church next Sunday at 7 pm. The Guild reorganized with officers including President Miss M Johnston Devolt Pres Miss M Boyce Educational Pres Chester McConkey Mission Pres Mrs F Robertson Social Pres Miss Brown.
SHANTY BAY Sept 22 Miss Alice Malcolm returns to the city after time at her home Dan Parliament spent Sunday at his home in Gamebridge Miss Alberta Campbell came home last week from the West The village heard noisy cucumbers on Wednesday night boys pretending to be South where watermelon hangs on the vine The cadet corps annual church parade will be the second Sunday in October Rev Mr Williamson preached at Zion church Sunday afternoon Miss Wakefield spoke at the evening service.
Fergusonvale notes list Miss Alice McFadden visiting Toronto relatives and Miss M E Richardson visiting grandmother Mrs T Brazziel. Jos Brazziel left for California and J Firth for Fort William. Mr and Mrs J Richardson visited Victoria Harbour. Annie Richardson, adopted daughter of J White, died after an operation. Rev Mr Legot preached the funeral and interment was at Elmvale Methodist cemetery.
Edenvale notes report Miss Shields of Toronto visiting Mrs R G Richardson last week. Mr and Mrs Rubt Davidson spent Sunday with friends at Brentwood. HH Culham of Jacks Lake visited here. Sincere sympathy extended to Mr and Mrs Jobo Hill on the death of their three month old son Ray Dixon Hill who died Monday morning September 21. The council have at last given the
D Bennett is the contractor with A C Stewart as foreman as crews move east on business and expect quick completion. Anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday conducted by Rev Mr Mc Dermid Stayner with services at 1 am and 7 pm and Sunday School rally at 2 30 pm. Choir rehearsals include special anthems.
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