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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
4
Barrie editorial urges voters to require mayoral and aldermanic candidates to show they pay sufficient taxes and have proven business success. It argues only competent, careful men should sit on the 1902 Council, urging Barrie residents to turn down any who fail the test.
In Montregale a voter must owe no taxes after November 30 to qualify for mayoral or aldermanic ballots. The measure aims to ensure timely tax payments and exclude nonpayers from council, promoting businesslike town management and prudent use of public funds.
The council proposes a referendum to return to the ward system. Readers argue no public agitation exists and the change would be retrograde. They blame current leaders, not the system, and urge voters to keep seven men in charge as in other towns, noting water and light duties moving to commissioners.
The I O F intends a concert on New Year’s Night. Jas Burt is seriously ill with pneumonia. The Methodist 8 8 plans a Rosette Social on Friday evening. The school examination will be held on Thursday.
December 16 Miss Annie Richardson visits Stayner friends. R. G. Richardson returns after illness. G. Miller buys bass violins from Jas. Rupert. Gideon to master the bow. Churches ready for Christmas entertainments and trees. Bella Russell ill. Epworth League prayer meeting held in Minesing. Lies Graham moves into former McPherson house.
Dec 17 Wellington Hodgins works in Alliston Jno Sheard on sick list Rev T G Scott of Angus preached here Sunday afternoon Remember the Christmas tree and entertainment on the 24th H Lougheed and Misses M Lougheed and J Jayo of Holly guests of Mr and Mrs Geo Young last week Mrs Nellie Hockridge of Allandale spent Sunday at home Jno Copeland Jr dangerously ill A girl born to Mr and Mrs Jno Muir on Dec 7 Thos Danoely of Ivy moved to the farm vacated by W Hinds Mrs Jas McPherson of Allandale guest of Mrs Jno Muir last week
Advertisement warns readers to insist on the genuine The D. and L enthol plaster from Davis and Lawrence Co. Supposed imitations flood the market and claim to treat rheumatism and neuralgia, but only the authentic product is reliable.
December 16 note invites all to the Sunday School entertainment at Guthrie Church on Christmas Eve at 7:30. Committees praise the program and request a silver collection to cover expenses. Also mentions a large sale at K Connell's town ship, Connell planning to move to the Soo, and visits by Mrs T R Sanders and Miss Ethel King with relatives in Chelmsford Beaverton.
George Vanderburgh, formerly with Dyment & Co. of Thessalon, resumes presence among the community and plans to teach next term at Holly. Wm Crawford leases the Rogerson farm for eight years and buys R Ferguson’s farm. he aims to work 300 acres next summer. D W Little leaves Bethesda farming for a stock farm and dairy at Brantford. School children prepare for the public examination on the 20th.
An advertisement describes a cycle where a thin body leads to thin blood and vice versa. Scott's Emulsion is claimed to correct the stomach, enrich the blood, and strengthen the body, enabling self-sufficiency. The ad features the trade mark and offers a free sample from Scott & Bowne, Toronto Canada.
Miss Maud Knelshaw spent Sunday here and a Stroud Stroud news report covers the Innisfil Reform Association annual meeting in the Orange Hall Stroud on December 16. Officers elected include Eben Todd as president Walter Rolston secretary Norman Wilson treasurer and James Allan John Cowan Chas McLennan and others addressed questions of the day. A Ross Government endorsement was carried unanimously and John Johnston spoke to the gathering.
In the center of Africa the fame of Pain-Killer has spread among natives who use it to treat cuts wounds sprains and bowel complaints. The ad notes there is only Perry Davis Pain-Killer and prices 25c and 50c.
Midland notes several moves and visits including Fred Meredith from Midland renewing acquaintances, A Howie of Egbert visiting, Gabriel McConkey moving to a Barrie farm, and Jno Dickey family relocating to Barrie. Eugene Division S. U. T. hosted a sociable evening with a silver sugar bowl gift to Maggie Wilson bound for Winnipeg. Local concerts, a Christmas tree at the M E Church, and L O L 605 officers were announced. Wilson and Irwin Neely’s deaths were reported with interment at St. Paul’s.
A Barrie By-Law proposal outlines ward divisions and council structure for 1902. It specifies six wards, a mayor, twelve councillors, and voting scheduled for January 6, 1902, with counting on January 7 and council action January 9. The advertisement notes publication in The Barrie Examiner and names E Donnell as town clerk.
The gathering featured determined speeches by local leaders including Prof. James Black Dr. Evans and Wm Maneer as they pledged continued influence for temperance. A substantial tea was served by the Sisters of the Division and attendees described the evening as very pleasant.
Dec 16 report notes an oyster supper at Walter Thompson's for the Edgar football team and nearby friends. Oliver Dike returns this winter. G Barker plans a new saw-mill powered by the same engine as the flour mill. No. 7 school folks decorate for the concert on the 20th.
Barrie Ontario druggist D. H MacLaren promotes Paine's Celery Compound with a four-square plan. Every customer receives the same careful attention, from children to adults, never substituting inferior drugs or endorsing cheap imitations. The ad touts the product as safe and unfailing for blood cleansing, nerve support, digestion, and strength, urging nervous or sleepless customers to try a bottle.
Rev Thomas and Mrs Pat celebrated their wedding anniversary with a sleigh load of friends from sixth and seventh lines at their home on Wednesday evening. Miss Stella Coutts visited Banne last week. Mrs M Gill and daughter Annie plan to move to Vancouver B C. Mrs Jas Lake visited relatives en route from Midland to Minneapolis. Additional particulars promised next week.
A vintage advertisement touts Pyny Balsam as a universal cough cure. It claims fast relief, soothing healing effects, and rising annual sales. Manufactured by Sevepnietons of Perry Davis Pain Killer.
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