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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR note hints at a Paris view or show piece. Names and structure are unclear but suggest a caption about someone and staff. No clear event, date, or organization is identifiable from the readable text.
For this season prices lowest possible stock up to date Johnston 133 Dunlop Street Studio Open Good Friday From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments have preference J Frank Jackson Maker of Portraits Five and Five and a half per cent on land only Opposite Railway Station Telephone 135 DR R VIVIAN HOMOGOPATHIST Hours 11 to 17 to 8
H H Orton and Son Five Points Spraying and Whitewashing Appliances promote their products as the best for first spraying around April 20 in Barrie. They claim the best assortment and easy showings. Their pump won first place in Grimsby spraying contests.
The valuable property of the Royal Victoria Hospital is offered as a suitable residence in a central location. Offers have been received by the secretary W. Sarjeant.
Rooms to let with or without board at 88 Mulcaster Street. Apply to Mrs J H Rhodes.
On John street Barrie a ten roomed house with modern conveniences a stable and half an acre of ground For details inquire of Dr McCarthy 12
A small consignor reports a fine lot of young pigs up to six weeks old. Ninety four pigs from nine sows with one sow yet to farrow in April. All are cushy and healthy. Buyer details: 131 Ranaghan, Grentel P.O.
Money to loan. $100,000 to loan. Any sums to suit. Borrowers. Money arranged for now to take up mortgages maturing within a year. It pays a man to borrow money on easy terms for repayment. Call av waila ta VE Wea ww 10-3 to R. L. Barwick, Bank of Toronto Building, Barrie. 12-14
Ad ministrator of Hannah R. Burton's estate offers for sale by public auction in Barrie on Saturday April 13 1901 at noon the south half of Lot 18 in the Fifth Concession Fles Township Simcoe County containing 100 acres more or less Ten percent of purchase money due sale day balance in thirty days Vendor's solicitors Lennox Ardagh Cowan Brown Barrie March 28 1901
Notice lists sale of binder twine to farmers at Kingston Penitentiary with cash on delivery and price details for materials including Sisal and Pure Manila. Communications and remittances go to J. M. Platt Warden, Kingston Ontario. Published March 20, 1991.
Offers in writing of land suitable for site of the proposed new Hospital will be received by the undersigned up to Friday noon, April 12th, 1901. W. Sarjeant.
For sale the Daly Farm known as the Daly Farm in Vespra concession 1. It comprises lots 20 and 21 totaling 200 acres with 100 acres of first class grain land, balance pasture and wooded land. Includes a good house, small barn, first class orchard, and is convenient to post office church and school. For particulars apply to D Quinlan, Barrie.
A matched pair of Black Douglas Golds, a rising four year old filly and a rising three year old gelding, prize-winners wherever shown. Owner William Fraser offers Lot 2 at Concession 3, Oro, Craighurst P.O.
The notice highlights Easter gloves and tea prices at Irwin's, upcoming site selection for a new hospital within a month, and an Lacrosse meeting at Lime Kiln Club. It lists Curran Bros plans for The Collingwood News, job printing services, and a wave of local events including a missionary talk at the Presbyterian church, a fatality of Wm Graham, and fire damage at Rosenfeld's house. It also notes eyewear, furniture, footwear, and spring clothing offers, plus management changes at Peninsular Park Hotel and Eureka Carpet.
The spring assizes opened last week with several adjourned cases and others heard before adjourning for the day. The Parks vs Flos case, involving Alvina Parks widow and administratrix for James Parks, seeks $10 000 for his death after a wagon accident blamed on a defective culvert. Witnesses described Parks as a steady driver, though evidence showed the culvert four to six inches higher than the road and repeatedly deemed dangerous. the township officers argued the accident resulted from Parks himself and alcohol. The matter will resume on a date agreed by counsel, with further testimony and a later judgment by Chancellor Boyd in Toronto.
A catalog note advertises Try Battery displaying half cabinet photos. It touts quality work and agreeable prices. Boothwell's Block location is noted upstairs with dates 13 to 18.
The Knox College Senate on March 19 unanimously resolved to award Rev. D D McLeod the Doctor of Divinity degree. Principal Caven notes the honor honors his theologian and preacher work and service to the church. The degree will be conferred tonight at Bloor Street Church Toronto during Knox College session closing. McLeod was unaware of the intended honor until told by Principal Caven. Easter shoes at wholesale at Irwin's.
A large vote on by-laws and low interest in the commissioners by-law contrasted with a curling match in Orillia. Two Orillia rinks defeated two local quartettes by 24 shots, with fine ice and strong play. Captains Curran and Morrison led their teams, final margins 21 to 18 and 10 to 5, total 39 to 15.
Large crowd attends council session as Aldermen clash with the Mayor over a report he refused to read. Powell and McLean accuse the Mayor of ruling by a personal standard, while Tyrer’s spending proposal is debated and later ruled out of order. The meeting adjourns after further reports and motions, including road overseer appointments.
A morning Good Friday service at 11 o clock will be held in Christchurch Reformed Episcopal church. The Rev H D Cameron pastor of Allandale Presbyterian will give an address on The Crucifixion. All are invited and Walter Witten Rector welcomes with hats on display by Hunter Bros.
Personal items report Miss Mabelle McDonell of Belleville and Mrs R McDonell of Barrie visiting Orillia last week. Miss McArthur of Bradford and Miss Joss of Cookstown returned home after weeks with Mrs T Beecroft. Norman Black, formerly at Supt Tiffin's office in Allandale, departs for Winnipeg to take a better post with the OPR.
On Wednesday April 10 Chas Ness will sell farm stock and implements at S W 4 lot 2 con 8 Innishil at 1 p.m. W D McCon key is auctioneer. Three thousand pairs of new spring boots and shoes are opened at J C Irwin's and will be sold wholesale. The sale features men women and children styles from W A Marsh Seguin Latime Prior Bros among others with savings of 25c per pair on cheap goods and up to 1.00 per pair on finer grades.
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