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Newspaper

Barrie Examiner

Location

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 04, 1901

Page

4

Niagara Falls power: public policy and private profit

In the Niagara Falls water power debate the Niagara Falls franchise evolved from a $25,000 annual rental to a sliding scale tied to power output. The Ontario government used $205,000 from royalties to create Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park, while fostering competition and cheaper future power, with Welland River development looming. Premier Ross clashed with Whitney over promises during byelections, amid a broader critique of political rhetoric versus power behind it.

Ross Whitney Niagara Falls Welland Mr. Whitney Niagara River Ontario Conservative Party Welland River Queen Victoria Niagara Falls

Grand Cantata at Allandale Presbyterian Church on Good Friday

Allandale Presbyterian church hosts a grand cantata on Good Friday night under Y P S C E auspices. In addition to the cantata, sales and readings by skilled talent will be offered. Tickets are 25 cents, with efforts aimed at an unprecedented success.

Allandale Presbyterian Church Y. P.S.C.E

Thurlows and Friends Visit Areas in Local Notices

April 2 updates list Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thurlow spending Sunday with R. McMinn. Mr. and Mrs. Fellows visited in Utopia last Sunday. A Hughson of Linghampton returned home after a few days with local friends. Ben Owens moved to New Lowell to work for KF. Rodgers and Mrs. D. Ferguson returned from Brantford. Mrs. Rev. A Russell is guest of Mrs. J. Ferguson.

Geo. Thurlow R. McMinn’s Fellows Utopia A. Hughson Linghampton Ben Owens New Lowell

Local visit roundup notes from area residents

April 1 report notes Miss E. Robinson visiting friends at Edgar. John Hill heads to the Northwest for the summer. Miss J. Aconley returns home after Midland visits. Miss Dora Chappel returns to Toronto after visiting her brother here. Miss Emily Johnston spends a few weeks with her parents.

E. Robinson Edgar John Hill Northwest J. Aconley Midland Dora Chappel Toronto Emily Johnston

Miss Black Visits Friend in Local Area

Miss Black has been visiting a friend in the vicinity. Miss Mary Aconley is spending a couple of weeks in Toronto.

Miss Black Mary Aconley Toronto

April 2 Local News and Household Updates

Roads remain poor with sawing bees and social gatherings noted. Mrs. A. Trott of Brentwood recovering at her mother's, able to go out. Arthur Tiffin bid farewell before a summer position. Rev. Mr. Morris and wife departed for Swansea. Miss Maggie Page stayed with Mrs. John Cross.

Death of an Old Citizen John O Riley

April notes report flood of local life as Geo Parker Miss Hiland and others frequent neighbors. Vespra visits Lizzie Corrigan, Lizzie and Mrs J Stone spend Sunday with Mrs M Coughlin. Death takes John O Riley, leaving a wife a son and two daughters. Maggie Stone and Maggie Duggan visit Mrs Jas Lavery this week.

Geo, Parker Hiland Vespra Maggie Stone Maggie Duggan Jas. Lavery

Elmvale Notes Bring News From Town And Surrounds

April reports from Elmvale note Murphy the cheese maker returned after a winter in Ontario while R O Burt of Marquette renewed boyhood memories. A birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs Crawford. Shaw begins a new saw mill operation. The E L C E social gathers at the parsonage and Rev A Bedford from Toronto is set to preach. Several visitors, moves, and spring sales mark the week.

A. Murphy Ontario R. O. Burt Marquette Mich John Crawford Shaw E.L.C.E Mary Pratt Anton Mills R. Gibson Peter Morrison Toronto Elmvale Rev A. Bedford

Local notes from Grenfel on April Sunday events

W Muir of Utopia spent Sunday here while Brumby and Mark Webb finished cutting box wood at the Siding. Roads to Barrie are very bad. Mrs. Walton returned home from Minesing to her daughter Mrs. Mever mot. Mrs. Cameron attended her father's funeral in Dalston. Visitors from here to Minesing included M Murdy Ed Young W Wilson and Mrs J McDexmot. Miss E Kerfsot returned to Minesing. A group of youths spent a pleasant evening at Win Wilson's. Rev. Mr. Scott of Angus conducts revival meetings here.

W. Muir Utopia Jar. Brumby Mark Webb Barrie Thos. Walton J. Mevermot H. Cameron Dalston Minesing Messrs M. Murdy Ed. Young W. Wilson J. McDexmot E. Kerfsot Win Wilson’s Mr. Scott of Angus

Friday class misses Crispin as Assizes loom

INGO Mar 29 reports Mr Crispin absent from Friday class causing disappointment among members. Joseph Kelly of Dunchurch visited briefly. Many victomy members now testify at the Barrie Assizes in Parks vs Flos. Mr Priest moved to Mr Lennox farm. Honor rolls list names across Classes III II Sr Pt II Jr Pt II and Pt I with multiple Kellys, Malcolms, Hydes, LeClares, Train, Sexton, Middleton, Harvey, Ingram, Grear and others.

Crispin Joseph Kelly Dunchurch Barrie Priest Lennox S.S Madie Kelly Maggie Malcolm Chrissie Malcolm Harper Chapman Annie Sexton Percy Harvey Walter Harvey Maggie Kelly Gertie Smith Ella LsClare Andrew LeClare Mable Middleton Archie Train Ardell Harvey Irene Kelly Walter Middleton Michael Kelly Clare Kelly Annie Train Julia LeClare Mary Alborough Leonie LeClare John Ingram Hugh Sexton Ethel Middleton John Sexton Annie LeClare Richard Grear

Rest and change sought by mother and child in distress

The ad warns of daily hardship faced by families and touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as relief. It promises a free sample from TT & Bowne Chemists in Toronto and lists a price of one dollar at all druggists.

Scott TT & Bowne Toronto

Local Notes Brighten Penetanguishene Area

Mar 28 updates from Penetang and nearby Midland as residents visit relatives and plan events. Miss Kee of S.8 No.15 hosts a Sandwich Supper and concert April 4 with children and local quartette. farmers tap trees. Dewmanse building advances. Sprains, ill health, and visits noted among families, plus travel to French River and Innisfil visitors.

Beck Penetanguishene Dewmanse Sam Lyons French River Mr. Askey Annie Stott Mr. Hunter and Son Innisfil Mr. Stott

Community Notes From a Quiet Town

March records Edward Thompson’s return from winter absence and Hornsby’s illness recovery. Champagne and family plan to move to town, with J Webster also intending to move soon. Easter holidays close school. Misa Marshell will vacation in Barrie. Mrs Hornsby and Miss Marshall visited Mrs Reynolds. Bad roads dull daily life. Lamb of La Fontaine visited, vaccination is a popular topic. Mrs Hornsby’s guests helped sew carpet rags with local youths joining in the evening.

Edward Thompson Hornsby D. Champagne J. Webster Misa Marshell Barrie Miss Marshall J. Reynolds Thompson

Minesing News Highlights From Spring Activities

April notes report April 2 events including D Lovering return to Coldwater homes. Maple syrup production in progress. Mrs Grant improving. Miss A Livingstone returns from Barrie. Minesing flood rising. Friday concert for Royal Victoria Hospital nets 23 dollars. M L to host oyster supper Thursday. New settler arrives at Mrs W H Sissons home, a baby girl. Miss C E Wiggins to visit Minesing April 11 for mothers meeting and lecture Humanity's battles. Minesing Glee Club party on March 28 at A Primroe's with Chas Wattie present. music and games noted.

D. Lovering Coldwater Grant A. Livingstone Barrie Royal Victoria Hospital M.L. Wil N.W.T Regina Leader W. H. Sissons C. E. Wiggins Toronto Methodist Church Minesing Glee Club A. Primroe’s Chas. Wattie Midhurst

Community News In April Notices And Visits

April 1 Miss M Dickey entertained two sleigh loads from Grenfel last week Rev Mr and Mrs Ness are able to be out again Mr and Mrs Wm Hunter Vine visited her parents Mr and Mrs Young on Sunday Mr and Mrs Littlejohn spent Sunday with his sister Mrs Croley Quite a number from the re purpose holiday in in Toronto at Easter Miss Ida Rogerson Lefroy spent Sunday in this vicinity John Hughes and family intend moving this week to their new home here Mr Richie from BCI spent Sunday with Ched McConkey Arthur Green to go to the Soo for the summer Mr and Mrs A Black and family intend moving to their new home on the twelfth line A bouncing baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs N Vice eleventh line on Sunday Congratulations Henry Rolands who has been in the Barrie hospital undergoing an operation is doing nicely and expects to return home soon On Monday A W Warnica and C R Peacock attended the meeting of enumerators at Keeton to receive instructions for taking the census for divisions 5 and 6.

M. Dickey Grenfel Ness Wm. Hunter, Vine John Hughes Mr. Richie B.C I Ched, McConkey Arthur Green Soo A. Black Mrs. N Vice Henry Rolands Barrie A. W. Warnica C. R. Peacock Keeton

To Cure a Cold in a Day Patent Remedy Ad

An old advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets. It claims all druggists refund the money if it fails and bears W Grove's signature on each box.

W. Grove

Census Enumerators Map North and South Simcoe Districts

Census Commissioner Arch Currie heads North Simcoe listings with numerous enumerators across towns and townships such as Meaford, Elmvale, Stayner, Wasaga, and others. South Simcoe names A G Hussey as Chief Commissioner with a wide roster including Braden, Speers, McMaster, and Moore across Allandale Essa Innisfil and surrounding areas.

Creswicke vs G T R A case in Division Court

A shippers dispute over freight charges at Midland races arose when Creswicke paid 35 cents for a trotting sulky going to the races but the return freight demanded 1.76. The owner refused extra, the sulky was held, Creswicke sued for 35 cents and won 55 dollars plus 10 dollars damages.

Division Court A. EK. H. Creswicke Creswicke

Ladies Footwear Sale Listings and Prices

A brisk rundown of Ladies and Misses footwear with sale prices on Vici Kid oxford boots in sizes 2 to 6, Button Boots and tied styles from James T. Bell, Doig Button and Lace Boots, plus Leather Slippers and Rubber variations. Includes sale pricing and size range details for house wear and everyday use.

Caleeciie James T. Bell

Boots on sale for boys and men in various styles and sizes

A long sale listing offers boys and miss shoes including lace boots with toe caps and peg soles in sizes from 1 to 18, selling from 40 cents to 2.75 dollars. Youth and miss boots feature neat styles, sewed soles, and durable kid leather. Mens dress and work boots include fine vici leather options and box calf Balmoral models with regular prices and sale prices shown.

Boston W.esesee

Easter Sale Open to All Shoppers

Come and consult our salespeople. They will be pleased to show you anything in shoe wants, also trunks and valises for the Easter traveller. Prices greatly reduced. Sales for cash only. Please do not ask for goods on approbation during sale.

Passenger Trains Leave Barrie For Nearby Cities

Train schedules list Toronto and Hamilton departures and arrivals with Express Mail and Atlantic Pacific routes. North Bay and Gravenhurst services appear with mixed and freight movements, including detailed times such as 7.56 pm and 11.15 am for Toronto, and 3.58 pm and 5.17 pm for Atlantic Pacific Express.

Barrie Toronto Atlantic & Pacific Express Hamilton Express Mail EET & North Bay Mai Atlantic & Pacttic Express North Bay Gravenhurst Collingwood & Meaford Penetang

Lessons Music Painting by Miss M. J. Campbell

Miss Campbell offers piano lessons with First-class Honors from Alma College and training in Tonh and Tecnicue. Vocal study through Miss Eva N. Roblyn of Milan Conservatory. Water colors painting certification from Ontario Art School. Cheral classes and term details available at Exchange Block Dunlop Street Barrie.

Conservatory of Music Alma College St Thomas, Mason and Matthew Eva N. Roblyn Milan Italy Cheral Campbell

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