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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
3
Advertising copy notes that tailor made to order garments and ready made suits from Hunter Bros. cost less than typical tailor prices. It promotes a top coat at 10 dollars and another at 12 dollars, contrasting with tailor quotes up to 29 dollars. The message claims savings attract fashionable customers and urges broader awareness of the offers.
The anniversary services for Robes Gilchrist will be held on January 14 with Rev. Mr Greig of Cookstown preaching morning and evening. A concert Monday evening is planned. Thomas Miller of Brandon, Manitoba visits sister Mrs Geo Campbell. The Ladies Aid plans a parlor meeting at Mrs Henry Gilchmiar’s home. Miss Irving of Strand visits aunt Mrs J Duncan.
In Elmvale on January 6 a lively week followed deaths of Mary Graham and a child Bella Greenlaw. Mary Graham at 78, mother of Mrs. David Ganton, was buried January 1 at Presbyterian cemetery with Rev. Rollins officiating. The Greenlaw child Bella, a bright girl, died Tuesday night and funeral planned for Hillsdale cemetery with Mrs. Greenlaw grieving widow awaiting attendees. Barrie invited to attend the Cosmige Institute events.
Alfred Le Blanc of St. Jecome Quebec used Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder for years with severe catarrh. The remedy relieved head cold in ten minutes and was credited with preventing further illness and curing lingering symptoms after initial improvement.
Sawyer returns from Manitoba last week after summer there Walter and Mies Ledgerwood visit friends near Toronto various practical jokes being played some rich Rev Mr Was house break in reported Our new teacher Miss Neilly faces waning favor with pupils Buggies stored then taken out Totten Hastings recovering after throat attack Older residents pleased church entertainments season over
Dr D B Cargile Washita Eve He writes that four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of long lasting scrofula and terrible sores on head and face. The note claims bitters purify blood, aid kidneys and bowels, and cure eczema tetter ulcers boils running sores. Only 60c.
The report mentions Jason Ferguson’s hand injury, a Sunday sermon and prayer, and the community gathering at Rus Joseph Young’s home. It notes Mrs Shannon and family spending winter with Sane Willam and family in British Columbia, Geo and Thomas Wyley returning from a lumber camp, Mr Loughrech planning an addition to his house, Andrewa visiting Big Bay Point, and W Bloxham appointed superintendent of the Sunday school for the year.
Minnie Stevens daughter of T A Stevens of Sceveps Manufacturing Co London suffered a severe nervous prostration losing power in hands side and limbs and feared not to recover. After twelve bottles of South American Nervine she fully recovered and enjoys good health today.
A notes column recounts Miss A Standen visiting Barrie friends Mr and Miss Murray of Avening and other local guests. It covers school re opening with new staff Mr Snider principal and Mr Kipp assistant, and reports revival services at the Methodist church. Also details the Parry Sound Star obituary for Byron M Jacobs praising his Christian life and early death at age 26.
A North Carolina woman credited Dr King’s New Discovery with curing her seven year battle with a severe cough and other symptoms of consumption after three months of relentless coughing. She’s identified as Mrs Luther Lutz and praises the remedy after using two bottles. Trial bottles are offered free at Wismer’s drug store with regular sizes priced at 60 cents and one dollar, guaranteed.
In a testimonial from Aylmer Quebec, a long suffering patient reports five years of acute heart derangement with daily misery and inability to work. He states Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart brought great benefit after using four bottles, driving away symptoms and improving exertion.
At Craigvale the first council meeting Monday appointed H. C. Black as assessor. Anniversary services at Presbyterian Church No. 2 Sunday drew good crowds with sermons by McGulivray and others. An annual concert followed with addresses by McConnell Wase and Evans, solos by Miss Kirkup and Mathers, recitations by Sibbald, and a Gilford ladies flag drill chaired by R. A. Sutherland. Residents visiting or returning home include Miss Evan, Miss Rogerson, Best Dickey, and Walter Patterson ill with quinay. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Johnston on January 4.
A sales notice touts Dr King’s Life Pills as a stomach and liver remedy. It claims the pills improve appetite digestion and regularity, promising health and energy for 25 cents at W E Wismer’s drug store.
Maggie L Milne and J George Milne wed at Braeburn Farm on December 27 in a ceremony attended by sixty guests. Rev J Currie officiated under evergreens. Gifts included a china dinner set and silver cabinet. The couple plan a month of travel before settling in Souris Manitoba.
The notice promises a guarantee for Shilohs Consumption Cure, offering a refund of the price if two thirds of the contents are used faithfully and the user cannot state satisfaction, with pricing referenced at 23 cents and 90 cents. The fragmentary OCR implies a reklamation policy and reimbursement terms tied to bottle usage.
An advertisement touts a cure for catarrh and related ailments by “Die Agnew's” powder. It claims quick relief within ten to sixty minutes after application, promising cleansing and permanent healing with painless, easy applications. Contact details cite Mia Me Greenwood of Adelaide Street, Toronto, as substantiation.
The edition profits will be donated to relief funds for needy women and children. The book price remains 10 cents per copy, with an offer to contribute an additional 15 cents to the fund. Copies sent to friends available at 12 for $1.00, from Bizgar Samuels & Co. Publishers, Toronto or Montreal.
Antique ad claims lasting relief from constipation indigestion and sick headache with Karl's Clover Rootes. Product priced at 25 cents with money back guarantee if no results. Perceived as a wellness remedy pitched to households.
A December 21 examination at Knock school No 15 Innivfil drew many rate payers and visitors. Pupils demonstrated high proficiency in various subjects through recitations choruses and songs. Miss Simpson, the teacher, leaves for high school and received a handsome toilet case with a farewell address from grateful pupils and a brief reply from the chairman on behalf of Miss Sinegan.
A 6 year old Briggs of Orillia is injured when a charge from a shot gun explodes near him while he travels to a game. The elbow injury is serious with doubt if the bone can be saved. Children will go sleighing as a respite from pain. Council claims exceed 1600 dollars for reported issues.
Fernie, an inmate from Sunnidale township, escaped the House of Refuge through a window about four o clock Sunday morning in bitter cold. He wandered four concessions south, sought shelter at two farms, and was later taken into a southern township home. He habitually rose at night and wandered, prompting officials to keep his boots until morning.
A garbled OCR item mentions a celery compound and Canadian men and women in a health related note. The readable terms imply a medical or patent claim context with unclear details and deceased clarity.
Fragmentary ad claims Celery Compound cures disease and strengthens bone health. It touts home physicians and protection, urging sufferers to try a two bottle regimen for guaranteed satisfaction and relief. The text reflects era marketing rhetoric rather than medical guidance.
A garbled notice indicates the Rev John Bailey of Toronto may fill the vacancy at Gravenhurst's McLeod Presbyterian Church. The message mentions an evening service and a plan for next Sunday.
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