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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
5
An old advertisement lists NickleTea and coffee pots and coffee percolators, nickel trays, kettles, and assorted items. It touts Roger Bros silverware from $1.00 to $4.00, including pie knives forks cold meat forks butter knives fruit spoons and sugar shells, plus silver plated knives and forks in sets and sugar bowls trays and butter dishes priced $1.50 to $5.00 each.
The notice records visits and departures including Mrs Clancy sister of Mrs Moore leaving for Dakota with Will Moore planning a winter with relatives. Oscar made a brief Toronto trip last week as the Stroud community notes a Presbyterian Anniversary and a concert by the Sunday School. Elmer Robins from Weyburn visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Hughes. Mrs Thomas Reid hosted a gathering of young people last Friday.
Local notes report a Sunday evening address by Rev Dr Booth of Central Methodist on local option causes. A Sunday School concert and tree distribution are planned for Thursday at Burton Avenue Methodist. Ontario government railway earnings for Temiskaming and Northern Ontario show a drop. net earnings fell from $515,000 to $510,000 year over year, with causes cited as higher operating costs, lower ore shipments, and reduced mining royalties. The report hints at further commentary once the commissioner’s review is released.
Debates on lighting rates and street railway expansion reflect a town’s growth. Mayor Cowan lauds local press for keeping citizens informed while officials vow ongoing improvements funded by higher taxes. Delegates praise library gains and municipal service, with next week’s council text release anticipated.
In a warm update from the community, sympathy pours out to Mrs. Jas. Simpson amid family tensions with her sister Mrs. McOnan of Angus. Mr. Armstrong of Toronto enjoys a long visit with cousin Thos. Henry as the church prepares 10:80 and 7 sermons with the choir rehearsing multiple anthems. Mrs. Lodge returns home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Thos. Shaw of Egbert.
County court saw little progress with last week’s docket. Only two cases were tried and a judgment entered for 249 dollars plus costs. Bond failures and bench warrants were noted, with several defendants appearing later or adjourned to December. Additional cases from Altarta and Fort William were listed alongside adjournments and delays.
On Wednesday evening December 10 the Southampton Lodge B. O. held its annual election of officers. A large turnout from Bross from Lodge Kemypsnfelat Allandale attended. From their numbers Messrs. Bebb Waddell and God balloting, the following members were elected to office: O Channen.
Troatens J N Hobley and others attended a lodge gathering chaired by G G Smith. A hearty supper, musical programme, and convivial games ended with God Save The King and Auld Lang Syne. Commodity prices and market notes follow, showing fowl, wheat, and Clover seed markets.
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