This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
4
A Brocking paper argues ratepayers bear responsibility for municipal muddling in Canadian towns. It says talk outpaces action when electing better officers and urges ratepayers to act with intelligence to curb extravagance and improve governance.
On Sunday morning December, Isabella Wilson relict of W H Wilson died after months of illness at her home. Interment was Tuesday at Crown Hill cemetery. Born in Corby Killyleagh Ireland in 1832 she came to Canada in 1843 settling in Mono. Survived by three sons Henry H of Rapid City May Mrs Rev J D Fitzpatrick of North Parkdale A W and E M of Vespra and four step daughters. Active Methodist church worker and highly esteemed. Dec 9 notes and other local notices follow.
December items show Miss Annie Gil christ's return after a visit to Geo Culham at Jack's Lake. Edenvale Division 8 sent a representative to Brampton. G Miller and Miss L Morrison visited Moonstone last Tuesday. Miss Smith of Barrie to teach in 1902 under J Graham. Presbyterian church annual meeting praised work and officers re elected. Zeeman Rupert and G Miller called on friends in Allenwood. Clover threshing active. S C Campbell of Collingwood visited. Court Edenvale I O F officers to be elected December 16 with expected large turnout. Miss Annie Richardson ill. Thomas Robinson of Sault Ste Marie visiting locals.
The author argues education should blend theory with practical skill, enabling youths to learn trades alongside academics. He cites early vocational exposure as boosting independence, problem solving, and accuracy, with examples of hands on projects and parental home economies. He urges Barrie school boards to adopt broader technical training for boys and girls to create capable citizens and artisans.
Dalston reports Rev. Mr. Douglas unable to preach last Sunday due to illness. Sheriff Drury and T. T. Young covered his appointments. A correspondent retracts an earlier claim that A. H. Bonney's daughter had typhoid fever. she was ill but has recovered.
A young son arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Lalonde. Last Tuesday Mr Thorpe held a wood bee and Mrs Thorpe a sewing bee followed by an evening dance. Miss K Champion guest of Mrs Thompson. Cod sleighing boosted jingling bells as local youth felled trees in the bush. Miss Marshall resigned as schoolteacher.
Nantyr notes report the death of Margaret Cunningham wife of John Cunningham, daughter of James Rolston of Barrie, and sister of Mrs. George Guest and Walter and William Rolston. John Cunningham family lived on the 6th concession of Flos before moving to Manitoba. Sleighing praised then all but gone. Miss Sidie and Lora King of Lefroy visiting Miss Kate Spillet. Mrs. St John, sister of W O W McCullough, visiting Nantyr. James Lyon and wife of Toronto moved to Nantyr. E B Hill of Lefroy busy in township. A boy skated across the bay Saturday.
The School Board committee urged higher pay for teachers. Miss Baird Small and Charlton of South Ward now $325, Mr Marlin East Ward $400, and Caldwell and Boys Central School $350, effective January 1. One trustee opposed due to budget limits. The board adjourned after approving expenses and noting a County Monel School grant.
Dec 9th Miss Ida Prosser visiting relatives in Bellhaven. Angus McCuaig and Alex Guthrie returned from a four months trip to the North West. Mrs S Stanley and sister Miss Knight visiting friends in Thornbury. Herbert Tanner returned from work at the Trent Valley Canal. At the Christian Endeavor annual meeting officers elected: President Miss B Brown, Sec Charles Kirkpatrick, Treasurer Miss E P Ross. Reports show progress in last year's work.
Dec 7 Mr Russell of Vasey spent Sunday in the vicinity. Dr Clutot sold his practice to Dr Laidlaw of Barrie and plans a New York post graduate course before settling elsewhere. Hugh McCuaig of the B C I is home ill with diphtheria but progressing well under our new physician. Mr Beath and his bride returned home after a two weeks tour of Western Ontario. Miss Mann of Jacksons Point visits sister Mrs George Gardner. An Edgar Congregational church entertainment is planned for Thursday Dec 19 with a strong program headlined by Little Mae Duncan from Toronto.
The Barrie Town Council set ward boundaries to restore a six ward system with a mayor and twelve councillors starting 1903. Elections on January 6 1902 will use existing polling places and officers. returning officers to tally votes January 7 1902. The measure follows By Law No. 471 enacted for 1900 and anticipates the reader’s assent after publication in The Barrie Examiner December 17 1901.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.