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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
1
Critics praise high artistic achievement in the hel frada imagery with debate over interpretation and presentation. Curators note careful restoration highlights, while viewers discuss influence on contemporary visual culture and regional appreciation.
6 percent debentures offered by Hunter and Boorman. Details mention 30-year debentures and a procession of figures and names, but the legible content is fragmentary. The text appears to advertise a financial instrument with a fixed interest rate and issuing party.
The clipping lists multiple for sale notices in Barrie Ontario including a brick house on Elizabeth Street with modern conveniences and a seven room home on Hamilton Street. It also mentions estate sales, timber farms for Stewart Mecracken, a Mary Street brick house with oak floors, and a sale of herd or farm equipment. The notices include contact details for W D Minniedy, a builder and owner, and Mrs James Stewart in Angus P.O. and G W Swicer & Co. Realtors.
Mr Forbes reports the death of Captain Whish who passed away in Weymouth England on November 27 after a long illness. He was seventy years old.
The Local Option Campaign begins with a first meeting at the Opera House this Thursday evening. Toronto figure A R Hanaard LLB and Rev J J Eliott BA of Midland address attendees, with Rev Dr McLeod presiding and a male quartet providing music at Andrew’s Church. Born Chappel at Crown Hill December 6 to Mr and Mrs John Chappel. Coleman in Cookstown Thursday November 9 1918 to Mr and Mrs Horne of Pacangon Allandale December 1 to Mr and Mrs Arthur I.
A mixed local update notes hospital board changes with Sir Sim elected as a board member and secretary position in Mex. It also covers mayoral candidate hints, aldermanic contests in several wards, and anticipated acclamations. Statewide entries reference Montreal weddings and regional hospital operations with patient and staff movements.
The Barrie Pioneer notes the return of the Grand Opera with The Light Eternal, a dramatic tale set in Ancient Rome. The production features a heroine and lovers amid betrayals and sacrifices, and will be staged at Parson's Way before December 40 p.m. We also learn of the death of George Lane, long-time resident and community figure, shaping the town's past and growth.
The regular board meeting notes that only one seat was vacant, with remarks that completion by January is unlikely. Trustees discuss wiring plans, vaccination requirements for children, funding requests, staffing changes, room use needs, and routine financials detailing salaries, equipment, and maintenance expenses.
The Town Council labored through late sessions last week seeking a subfactory agreement with Toro to Barsis and Orilite Wleetrie Hart Way Co. Discussions extended to Friday night with a special Saturday meeting to finalize details. De Sprott presided Wednesday as topics focused on charter approval and securing Badlwiry consent before proceeding.
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