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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
4
Beecraft and UC offer cashing of cheques drawn on any Canadian or United States bank. Sterling Exchange buys or sells foreign currency.
The notice states a yearly subscription price of $1.00 in advance or $1.50 if paid later. Remittances should be sent to J. A. MacLaren, publisher of Time Examiner, Barrie, Ontario, with the issue dated Thursday, April 18, 1901.
Ontario education voices push practical training over humanities with emphasis on University of Toronto geology and mineralogy support. The Ross government backs public railway ownership, highlighting the Manitoulin and North Shore bargain and land grants to spur settlement from Sudbury to Michipicoten.
The article argues that government aid to the University aligns with practical needs and should dovetail with primary and secondary education. It warns against dissociating higher education from contemporary demands and notes public confidence would suffer if universities or high schools veered away from utility.
The North Shore line completes a settlement, improves rail access along the peninsula, and brings Old Ontario closer to New Ontario. It encourages capital ventures and trade with the north. The line could become part of a transcontinental highway, fostering competition and easing Canada’s railway problem.
In Hamilton Times a critic notes Whitney’s loud opposition to Ontario education funding priorities, accusing him of shrieking for larger university grants. The piece portrays him as always aiming to outdo government policy, even clashing with past and present figures.
April updates show Jno Walton and Willie returning from Toronto last week. Miss Maud Teasdale of Josephine visited relatives here. Miss Nellie Hockridge of Allandale spent Sunday at home. Mr and Mrs Jne Johnson hosted a youth gathering on April 10 with a pleasant evening. Miss Mabel Teasdale of Josephine visited Emma Parr. Harris, Sam McPherson, and Walter Muir returned from Georgetown or Toronto on various days. Georgie and Kittie Barclay returned to Stroud, A Lowe came back from Thornbury, and farmers report busy ploughing.
April 16 updates report Dan McCarthy returning home from Port Arthur seriously ill with Bright's disease. Roantree remains under doctor care. Will Campbell back from the north. Mamie Maher returns from Toronto visit with sister Mrs J Stephens. Mrs A Trott returns from Utopia benefited by visit with her mother Mrs Newall. Ww Patterson of Thornton spent Easter with uncle Jno Hughes. Mr and Mrs McIntosh of Angus visited Mrs Jno Hodgin. Robert Rowntree from Port Hope in town to see ill father. Plan for a new school house on Jas Davidson’s lot in the Flats.
April 15 reports duty after holidays with A Green from Thornton as guest of EK Dolmage. H Wallace and wife visited Thornton. Miss C McConnell, who went to Toronto for treatment, could not yet return home but is hoped to recover. W Stewart of Fennells and R Moon of Churchill visited and aided singing. H and B McCullough of Nantyr visited uncle A Wallace. Toronto singer Mr White assists Methodist services nightly. Rev Mr Thornley of Burtie made a friendly call. I Nelson spent days in Toronto. R Bowman required a doctor but is expected to recover. Miss M Rogerson of Churchill visiting Mrs I Nelson.
Mr Blake the cheese-maker returns from Toronto and eyes summer work. Miss Clute returns to Deaconess Home after extended visit. Miss Stott recovers from three week grip. Miss Kean spent Easter at home. Robi Smith resumes work in Midland. Miss Roebuck stays for the summer and plans Conservatory study in fall. Miss Nightingale visits Penetang over holidays. Miss Wheaden guests of Mrs Hope at Easter. Mat Parnell enjoyed Lindsay visit. Jno McDonald returns from lumber camp foreman post. Lou Bishopric spends Easter in Toronto. Miss Flora McRae visits aunt Mrs McRae. Chas Nichol Easter in Toronto. Peter McDonald visits his sister in Beaverton last week.
A patchwork of gleans shows Mrs Phillips and Mrs Gilchrist visiting Mr John Barclay in town, Miss Martha Rogerson from Lefroy staying with her sister, and several Barrie and Toronto connections. The piece notes new citizen Geo Hicks, a Weyburn birth, Jas Gregg resuming business, and local revival meetings led by Rev McKee. Wages rise as men scarce, seeding begins and locals pursue sheep clipping.
Elmvale notes April reports of visitors and a severe eye injury at a mill. J R Graham near misses after shingle bolt struck him and he recovers under Dr. Mc Clinton care. Local audits, veterinary dentist visits, W C T U lecture by Miss Lottie Wiggins with program notes and town ball attendance. Cattle shipments and busy Monday.marked by short items about residents and events.
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