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eam huth crossed ue on yon bright -and Father. anks: yne wish to thank of L.E., also the xige and the many s who helped by ss and expressions: the death of their anks nyself and family, ids of Stroud and xpresions of con- 1 the loss we have death of wife and who died on Ost. ebb and Family. RIAM R. A. Ireland, 76th Jet. 30, 1917. ---- rint--now er finds it es to four t with the nt the local Garrett's Music Store HEINIZMAN & CO. AND OTHER PHONOGRAPHS-THREE OF THE BEST THE COLUMBIA THE BRUNSWICK THE PATHE ) imoyrs,jrie sé esse iy meshee 8 Everything in Folio and Sheet Music UP-TO-DATE SHOWROOMS Cor. Mary and Elizabeth Sts. Phone 529 P.O. Box 178 Our soldiers clamor for places in the front rank of dan- ger. Let's all get into the front rank of Victory Bond BUY YOUR VICTORY BONDS NOW THE BARRIE EXAMINER THE HOUSE OF QUALITY HIGH GRADE PIANOS THE FRONT RANK Buyers. Crown the Flag! -\ |MIDHURST MAN NEAR HAD ROBBER Ww. W. Boyce Secured Car of Train Robber that got away with $20,000. On Wednesday morning of last week | masked robber help up two express mesien- gers on a CPR, train near Sunnyside, stole §20,000 in cash, jumped from the |. | motor car. About 4.30 that afternoon a motorist called at several places in Midhurst asking where he could get gasoline. He was di- rected to the etore of W. W. Boyce. No gas was available there so he bought some honey and biscuits and ran the car over to the top of Finlay's hill where he rested for vn_bour, From there he went over to Herman's and gave the boy a dollar to care for his car, saying be was going bunting. The man then went over to the station and bough: a ticket for North Bay expecting to go on the fast train at 9 o'clock. Not be- ing uble to get this train stopped he waited PPLE LEELL LS until eleven. Page Nine \ XMAS. Overseas Parcels SHOULD BE MAILED WITHIN A WEEK TO INSURE DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS. A LITTLE EXTRA WEARING APPAREL FROM HOME IS ALWAYS APPRECIATED BY THE BOYS AT THE FRONT. SOME SUGGESTIONS TO HELP FILL THE PARCEL ARRRERRERRRRReRRReRRRReRRA B 2 | ee a atin tititinntinl A News from Neighboring Townships As Told by Our Correspondents UTOPIA | _ SIXTH LINE, VESPRA Oct. 29.--1 am glud to report that those | Deep sympathy is felt in the neighbor who were ill are improving nicely. hood for Mrs, Switzer and family in their Owing to the lack of services in either |##d und sudden bereavement. churehee, Sunday seemed u long duy to| , George McDonald of Orillia spent a few wost of our citizens. days at his home here. Mrs. M. Belton of Gore Bay and Miss | Mr. N. Reynolds cane down from Winni L. Gibson, Holly, spent Wednesday Inst |Pee to attend the funeral of her futher, with Mrs. H. McCann, and ix staying for « time with her mother, W. Miller of Egbert visited friends here | Mrs. E._ Switzer lust, Sunday. Mrs, R. No Hickling, who has been ill, is muking a good recovery. BELLE EWART Ed. Murphy has also been on the sick Oct, 30,The sud news reached here Lust list, but is out again Mr. McLeod and Muster Alex., of Toronto, Thewiay ef the desth of Joho Donaldaon:| Ste, Sormding = few-daye' holidays: with Mr at the Lake Simeoe Ice plant, Dupont St., | 024 Mr Wingrove Toronto. It appears something -hud gone The Late Edward D. Switzer ang with the muchinery and he bud| The funeral of the late Edward Dulmage { bed a ladder to see what was wrong | Switzer: who passed away at his home in by some meuns he fell back alighting | Vespra Township, took place on Sunday, ice saw. His urm and head were Oct to the Union Cemetery and was vy mangled. They rushed him to the [largely uttenied Rev H. Moore, pastor of hospital but he only lived a few minutes | the : Mevhodist Church, Barrie, con iter reaching the hospital. He leaves # |ducted the service. widow and four ages range from | Mr, Switzer hud! been ailing for some Une ito 11. Deceuse und favourably with liver snd heart trouble und passed known here ax he lived here for several away very suddenly and unexpectedly yeurs before going to Toronto, Much sym-| Deceased wus born st Jurratt, Merlonte pathy is felt for the bereaved family Township. und was in hiv seventieth year he continued fine weather is very fav-|He wax the eldest son of the late Willivtn rable for the building ,that is going on |and Sarah Switzer of Jarratt ur town. Quite a munber are busy re-|eonsistent ebristian and a member of the | pairing or building new houses. | Methodist Chureh and was highly respected Mrvand Mrs. George Moore are ill, with |by all who knew him, He ix survived by Snonish influenza, bis wife, whose maiden name was Julia Miss Beryl Willoughby, of Istand Grove, is |MeLean, daughter 'of the late James and visiting her grandpsrent= Rachel McLean of Joeratt, ulxo four rons Ward Johnson of Midland spent the week: and four dwughters, William, James, Earle end at R, Luzenby's, and Alvin, Rae, Mrs, Reynolds, Ethyle and Hl. Sheppard, F. Whan, J. Morton, J.' Olive; two_ brothers, Joshua of Alberta, North and W. Trombley motored to Toron: | Andrew of St. Paul, Minn.; ml one suter sn Sunday to attend the funeral of the | Mrs, Edward Morrison, Orillia. jute John Donaldson. The pull-bearers were relatives of the D. Reid and Mrs, Reid and child, of Tor: | deceused. Messrs. William Jarratt, Jobn onto, spent a few days with Geo. Reid. \'Allan und William MeLean, Jamen Gra 'Mrs Jas, Whan has gone to the city to|ham and Thomas Lentherdale --_------_--. but it is said be got off before it left Mid- hurt. He was a| {J J. Brown, the Inte J LW a. Hipkin, while the pall was carried He stepped on this train, BREE Next morning when Mr. Boyce saw the report of the robbery in the papers, he ree- ognized the man by the description and phoned the Toronto police. Mr. Fergus, who owned the car, came up and secured the motor. The only loss was a missing spare tire. Found Dead in Bed Last Sunday morning Alex, ("Sandy") Armstrong was found dead in bed st bis home in McDonald St, The previous night, Khaki Wool BE BeBe he went down for bis paper and after ") reading it retired apparently in his usual hhentth > 'Alex Armstrong was born in January, aN 1841, in Gibraltar, where his father's regi = ment, the 33nl, the Duke of Wellington's Own, was stationed; twelve years later hie father was vent to Canada as one of the enrolled pensioners, and stationed at Pene tanguishene. He was accompanied by his wife, owe daughter and three eons, and they tesivied hike many others, in the barrack in thut town on the shores of the Georgian Bay Their trip) across the Atlantic was made in n suiling vessel and occupied sev eral weeks Those were the days before railways were in operation in Canada, and the trip from Quebec ta Toronto wax mude by hroat frm there they journeyed in wagon to Holland Landing, where they honrded the steamer Beaver for Barre, "That boat subsequently sank where the G-T.R. station The trip to Penetang and Tnvelt was alo. made in wagons Only remaining for a few month TT ELELEELELELELL with his regiment at Penetane, Mr Ari brought his family 10 Barrie ond on Penetang street, where he died in and his wife ten years later, Tn hiv earher days Mr Armstrong wae clerk and boukkeeper, being employed by J, M. Bothwell and the lute Fo Mecking he advanced in years he took up gurdening whieh pursuit he followed up to the time of hue death tried, Surviving relatives Mrs. Thos, Sewrey, Mre und Miss Armstrong of Phone 39 Thos. The Rare ond Ohio; also thre New York und Montreal respectively Interment took place on Tuesday after: noon, the servides being conducted by Rev Gilchrist--Armstrong |A quiet wedding took place on Wednes- tee four old friends, James Dougall, Sr.) day, Oct. 16, 1918, at the home of Mr. und 'Alex. Kennedy, Thos, Milbee and J. E.|\frx, Robt. Armstrong, Strongville, when attend her daughter, Maud, who is ill with | HOLLY Spanish influenza. Mr. Reddick's family are moving to their city home this week Sunday school and services will be re Mrs. H. Jack is visiting Mrs, Crossland | commenced next Sunday in Holly Methodist in Barrie for a couple of weeks, Church st 1.30 and 2.30 o'clock. Rev. A Mr. end Mrs, Thos Rogers, of Barrie, |. Owen in charge Sacramental service at visited at H. Sheppard's on Monday. 3.30 o'clock . ---- Congoleum ru: all size! w. 'A. Lowe a sor 4g-tf W. A. Lowe & Son's. 3-tf WO OT Save and Buy Victory Bonds THE AMERICAN LIBERTY LOAN OF 6 BILLION DOLLARS WAS OVER-SUBSCRIBED BY ALMOST 200 MILLIONS OF DOLLARS. ----_ pace is donated by the Union Bank of Canada. BARRIE BRANCH, . COOKSTOWN BRANCH, T. McMILLAN, Manag: THORNTON BRANCH, w.T. CLOTHES ECONOMY Clothes that give you satisfaction are the only kind to buy. Purchase of any other kind is extravagance. uits and Overcoats may cost you a little aay money, but they're so much better than ordinary clothes that the few dollars difference is more than offset in the satisfaction they bring. Our Clothes reach the highest degree in looks and utility. Their premier style is tailored into them by hand and the best fabrics obtainable go into their making. H. J. TWISS TAILOR FOR LADIES AND MEN. ROS§ BLOCK, BARRIE. ' This s _--_--__--_- Or at! Congoleum rugs, all sizes, at Emme. their second daughter, Cora Pearl, and Mr. | Peter A. Gilchrist, son of bal cet Mrs. Alex. : | Gilchrist, Edenvale, were united in marriuge Barrie Markets (iii icesce of immediate trends, 'The 'ceremony was performed by Rev. Thureday Wholesale Prices. A. Shepherd of Angus. Fall Wheat $2.10-$2.13 'The bride entered the parlor to the . {strains of the Lohengrin wedding march Barley played by the groom's sister, Miss Millie Rye... Gilchrist. The bride, who was given away Buckwheat . tee by her brother, Mr. John Armstrong, wore Alsike clover seed per bus. fn pretty dress of white silk trimmed with Jace snd carried » shower bouquet of pink roses and maiden hair fern. After the ceremony, the bride led the way to diningroom where a sumptuous wedding dinner was served. ; Mr. and Mrs,, Gilchrist motored to Barrie in the evening, their trip having been can- celled because of the influenza epidemic. 'The bride was the recipient of many useful gifts, among which were several Aubstantial checks, including one from the groom. Bran, ton... Spring Chicken Old Fowl .. --_----_- Address and Presentation 'A very pleasant surprise awaited Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Johnston upon their arrival - | home from their wedding tour, when a num Tallow Beef hides, green Beef hides, cured Lamb Skins Veal Kip, Ib. Calf skins Horse Hides . Horse hair . Wool, washed - peel friends and neighbours sssembls tr their home in 64 Eccles St. on the evon- ing of Ost. 25, to extend their good wishes | for a hay and prosperous future. Wool, unwarhed | Sring the evening a dainty buffet lun: cheon was served after which Mr, Maxwell cet an addreas while Mrs, Walsh presented CREDIT SALES the bride with a handsome bedspread on be- Friday, Noy. 1--Donald Ferguson, lot 32, half of the ladies present. . seas Ot Gearon to eee Me. Johnston replied in suitable terms form stock end implements. Sole at 1|expressing the appreciition of Mra. John: pm. W. A. McConkey, auctioneer. Ston and himself for the kind wishes an On Wednesday, Nov, 6--E. A, Little at lot | goodwill extended in this way. 7, con. 14, Innisfil, (adjoining the Xen- ----_ nedy Farm) unreserved sale of farm stock tod implements. Sale at 1 pm. WA. (cConkey, auctioneer. 'ointed principal of Woodstock On Thursday, Nov, 7, Mrs. Wm. Ward, lot tee Mat boasted Wrehibald 'T. MacNeill, 3, con. 3, Vespra, farm stock and imple-| who resigned, The new principal has been ments. Sale at T pan. W. A MoConkey, | ator of the Fist Baptist Church in, Wood. auctioneer. ear and 8 balf, Thomas On HONReS: 5 credit aale of horses, cat- | S00k {or the past veer vavertre, Liverpool, tle and pigs, by executors of the eatate | rng He came to Canada when a lad, fo- of the Inte J. H. Coulson, at East half' cating with his parents at Gutbrie, Hi Jot 18, con, 7, Veepra. Sale at one p.m. |high school training was taken st Barrie W. A. McConkey, suct. Collegiate, He commenced bis arts course On Monday, Nov. 1i--Alex. MeKee, lot 6, | Se meMaster University in 1005, and was 8 son. 34, one St of farm | inner of the Crawford Scholarship for si 'and_ implements. pan. jency. 1910 he became ss on wea Now 20° Eadie Bos, lot 10, St fer Bl 8 ad , Nov. 20, Eddie lot 10, con. 'td in 1914 went to Chicago. He bi "4 anisfil farm stock, implementa, etc. |°herce of Washington Park Baptist Church Silo at 12.30 pm, H. A. Grose, aUe-|in "the Windy City when be received the tioneer. roodstock First Baptist Church. ee call to We Collier St. Methodist Church BORN Rev. R. J. Fallis, Pastor. BXOLD--tp stow, on Sin oi, 2 Guwiay) Non 1918, to Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Arnold, 10 am.--Fellowship' Meeting. son (Wilfred Bruce). : fice" _|DIGNAM--In the R. V. Hospital, on Friday, The Law of Sscrifice'. Com-)"O.t" 95 to Mr, and Mrs. W. 8. Dignam, bee KNUPPOn Tues, Oct. 20, to Mr. and The Pastor's gubject--"The Price |"" igre. thos, Knupp, Edenvale, a son. KERF JOT--On Sunday, October 20, to Mr. New College President is B.C.I. Old Boy Rev. Thos, Wearing, M.A. B.D., Ph.D., HELP HAIG TO HURRY-- BUY VICTORY BONDS Alex. Milne & Son Underwear, $3.00 to $9.00 per suit. -Khaki Pull-over Sweaters, $5.00 each. Khaki Wool! Shirts, military style, $3.50 to Khaki Silk Shirts, military style, $3.00 to $6.00 each. Khaki "Jaeger" Wool Scarfs, $2.50 each. Khaki Handkerchiefs, 3 for 50c, 25c and 35c each. Khaki Silk Handkerchiefs, 75c and $1.00 each, Sox, 50c to $1.50 per pair. Khaki Wool Wrristlets, 50c and 75c per pair. Khaki Wool Gloves, $1.50 and $2.00 per pair. Khaki Leather Gloves, wool lined, $2.00 to $3.50 pair. Khaki and Black Leather Gauntlets, wool lined, 50c p Khaki Neckwear, 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. SPECIAL Khaki Wool Vest Sweater, made specially to be worn under the tunic, all sizes, $5.00 each. Mail Orders will receive prompt attention. MILITARY OUTFITTERS BARRIE NOTICE RE FUEL SUPPLY Citizens requiring coal who have been unable to procure any or who have not more than one half ton on hand are requested to make application to the under- signed, at his office in the Council Chamber, on or before Tuesday next, November 5th, when order will be given for im- mediate requirements. It will he useless for parties who have @ larger supply on hand than above mentioned to make application as this step is taken to assist those who have not received any coal as yet. 'These orders will be fill- ed first by the coal merchants. Barrie, Oct. 30th, 1918. A, W.. SMITH, 44-44 Fuel Commissioner ee Try an Adlet in The Examiner. More people are reading the ed | Adlets,every week. NOTICE TO SOLDIERS in the Press by the Military It is pointed out that this AFFECT MEN WHO HAVE ed leave Class who have been ordered their Commanding the Department of Militia and and Mrs. H, W. Kerfoot, Picton, a son tervice Col MacCrae's famous song, "In (Sack). Flanders' Fields." SHARE IN VICTORY BUY A BOND Dunlop Street Attention is directed to a recent announcement published of Justice, regarding extensions to be granted to men EXEMPTED AS FARMERS. REGISTRAR TO REPORT to Depot Battalions and who virtue of the cancellation of exemptions by Order-in-Council of the 20th April last, as well as to those ordered to report in the of claim for exemption, or on expiration ted. 'All men, accordingly, who have been ordered to report, and $7.50 each. a Ba is a zB R a za Ls) & R es) a R a BE es) ja Ra 13) lal a el a a is is a a le a ie a BR les he) B TOWN OF BARRIE TAXES 1918 'The second instalment of taxes will be due and payable at the office of the Town 'Treasurer, Council Chamber, Barrie, on ot before November 20. . All Street Oiling rates must b paid not later than above date. After November 20th, 24 per cent. will be added to all taxes and street oiling rates remaining unpaid. The Collector will = mediately after date mentioned take steps to enforce payment of any taxes or street ciling rates remaining unpaid. Barrie, Oct. 30th, 1918. A.W. SMITH, Treasurer. 44-46 ON HARVEST LEAVE. Service Branch, Department DOES NOT IN ANY WAY BEEN ORDERED BY THE of absence from the Military under that of the Department of Militia and Defence, be considered as a soldier. This applies to men of the 20 to 22 who have subsequently been Defence. OF MILITIA AND. DEFENCE.