Christmas price list with varied cents and dollars
A brief sale notice lists prices like 65, 75, 85 and 90 cents and dollars 1.25 and 1.85 in a Christmas themed listing, indicating multiple item prices for holiday items.
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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
8
A brief sale notice lists prices like 65, 75, 85 and 90 cents and dollars 1.25 and 1.85 in a Christmas themed listing, indicating multiple item prices for holiday items.
A Barrie market list shows varied prices for grain, seeds, Wool and Hides, meats, dairy, and produce with dates and entries for births and obituaries. Notices include births Patterson and Crease marriage, several deaths, and Sons of Scotland at Balmoral Camp election of officers for 1902.
James a visits heads in Bay City Michigan Janes Keany contemplates purchasing the dwelling owned by J J Coughlin of Stayner and plans moving in soon. Fr E Shaw reports his shingle mill running daily, cutting about 20 000 feet. Citizens work on slabs to Emvale. James Pearson and A Wicklum contract with Mr Shaw to haul wood on the Whitton farm. Nov 17 T C Carney of Barrie was here yesterday.
On Thursday December 19 J F Ardill Co Lefroy will hold an unreserved sale of farm stock and furniture at p m W D McConkey Auctioneer The charge against J T Benor of Alliston for defrauding creditors was dismissed at Police Court on Tuesday with no evidence offered.
Royal Baking Powder is made of pure crystal cream of tartar and is beyond all question as to wholesomeness and strength. The most economical to use.
Robert Davis returns from Depot Harbor and others visit from Gravenhurst Tottenham and Richmond. Local events include oyster supper by L O L 432, Christmas church concerts, Methodist cantata All Hail to Santa Claus, and workplace injuries. Notables: Stephen Brennan, Arthur Wyatt, C Wright transfer, old resident notes on Allandale church history and early congregational growth.
Personal brief items list residents and visitors including J W Brown of Toronto Medical visiting home for vacation G R Ford traveling through New York State Ed McConkey of Buffalo and others from Toronto for holidays Mrs Fred Thomas leaving Pincher Creek after visiting her parents F A Lett called to Guelph due to his brother Dr Lett’s illness news of N B Whitsel and others from Island Pond moving to John street and Wm Weir returning from Chicago. mentions Nip and Tuck at Music Hall and Christmas themed Congregational church services with songs The Chicago Times notes a packed house for Harry Webber at Hamlin’s Theatre and Nip and Tack at Music Hall tomorrow night.
Christmas cakes advertised with a call to buy early before stock runs out. The brief message urges immediate action to secure a cake this holiday season.
An advertisement lists 25c pound boxes filled with chocolate bon bons and assorted nuts and fruits. Fresh roasted peanuts walnuts almonds filberts oranges figs dates and candies along with breads cakes and pastries are always on hand.
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs. Matilda Lang and Miss Emma Johnson, with details on their births, families, and deaths from paralysis and heart-related illness. Interments occurred at Union Cemetery. Additional notices cover Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Hunter, plus a memorial service at the Presbyterian church honoring three congregants.
Tuesday of last week Signet Chapter R A M hosted Grand Z William Gibson of Beamsville and Dist Supt W J Sutherland with members from Penetanguishene Midland Collingwood and Orillia. The day featured M M and M E M degrees and Holy Royal Arch, an address on practical Masonry, officer elections, a banquet with toasts and songs, praised as one of Barrie’s best Masonic gatherings.
Barrie’s largest store showcases men and boys wear with strong value, quality, style and wearability. This week highlights positive bargains designed to satisfy shoppers who demand lasting finish and fit. See the selection in store and compare for yourself.
Fine overcoats in black blue black and Oxford frieze beaver cloths with Chesterfield styling and varied fits priced at 5.00 6.50 7.50. Driving coats of frieze with tweed lining 52 to 54 inches long up to 46 sizes at 5.00 with better 6.50 and 8.00. Suits in popular cloths plus travellers samples 5.00 and 7.50 60 heavy wool pants 1.25. Heavy winter pants 1.00. Boys reefer coats sizes 22 to 28 double breasted high collar 2.75 youths 29 to 34 3.50.
An opportunity offers to buy a large lot of men s fancy stripe all wool shirts and drawers at half price about 50c per garment and fleece lined sets at a dollar. Also 220 ladies winter coats from regular makers at material cost with fine workmanship included. Millinery department features exclusive rooms and designer Miss Wright with Miss Murphy managing a well regarded shop.
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