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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
1
For sale the undersigned lists real estate including a South property on Bayfield Street with right of way near shops and a northerly parcel with access to a wide street. A commodious two house lot sits centrally on the property.
A brick semi detached house offered for sale sits one minute from town center. Applicants are asked to apply at Bar ie Examiner with 25 details.
Public auction scheduled at the Barrio Hotel on Saturday July 18 1903 at twelve noon. Parcel 1 includes multiple lot portions totaling around forty five acres with detailed frontages and a quarter acre parcel conveyed by registered deed. Parcel 2 offers the westerly fifty acres fronting Ridge Road with a dwelling and outbuildings. bids and payments terms to be arranged, solicitor Donald Ross notes terms and reserve.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss wedding choices and the idea of a good wife as a lifelong companion. Mentions Hertitzman & Co. as a preferred provider for a piano and annotations to male roles. Context appears as a dated, humorous or promotional print with unclear full content.
Local brief notes include store sales at Palk's and Park's, lawn mower bargains, and carpet promotions. Obituary mention for Robt. Oliver in Stayner and Wm. Moore attending his uncle Christopher Moors's funeral in Orillia. Thunderstorm damage at Tewin's store, a train trip to Orillia for a church event, and a dog licensing notice. Plus small items on theft, public notices, a poultry shipment halt, and a sermon event by A. E. Williamson.
Chez Love returns from Huffalo to spend the month as Bre. J. C. Lewis visits Port Hope for a few weeks. Percy Plummer journeys to the Old Country for a trip. Arch. Hanter visits his mother in Meaford while Miss May, a classics teacher, resigns from BCL. Miss Balb of Toronto visits Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. D. W. Spry and Toronto guests at Clairvesax. Mrs. Adolphus Wilson and Brando children guests of Barris relatives. J. S. Berten of Quincy visits his mother in McLarty household. Carrie Scott of St. John’s Hospital, Brooklyn, returns home for vacation. Annie Crowe travels to Hilldale to visit her brother. Mrs. and Miss Pariah, formerly at the Queen’s, now at Kew Beach. Mrs. H. E. Norton and daughter of Rochester guests of the Stubbbs. Mr. W. A. McConkey and Flora McArthur wed in Toronto. Tom Brownlee of St. Clair, Mich., and Geo. Brownlee of Prescott on holiday at John St. Clerks. Morrison of Copperper Clift to stay. Mrs. Mirete, ill, cared for at home. David Corbett and Toronto family visit James Corbett on Park St. Ernest Corbett of Toronto also home. R. P. Archer to return next month after business. D. purchased the store. Mrs. A. Graham and Annie attend J. H. Selahman funeral. Maggie Oulbert of Brooklyn, N. Y., undergoes appendectomy at Royal Victoria Hospital. Engagement announced: Miss Anna May Dickey to Mr. W. C. Caulton with wedding July 22 at Bayfield St.
Town council, minus Ness and Thompson, approved minutes showing receipts and expenditures for the first half of 1908 with an overdraft of 18,454 dollars. Officers discussed park meetings, bids for road overseer candidates, and continued sanitary inspector Penton. Humphrey named foreman at two dollars daily. sidewalk work planned around Dunlop Street. council to tour town July 9 to assess ward needs. Mayor Bennett and others were appointed as Ontario Municipal Association delegates.
A fragmentary note urges retrieval of funds previously owed, warning not to delay payment. The message lacks clear names or dates, but emphasizes urgency to recover the money before it is forgotten.
Miss Julia Rayner married Br Chas Brown in a ceremony led by Rev J B Aikenhead. Bridesmaid Annie Rayner and best man Walter Rayner assisted. The couple, after extended visit to British Columbia, received many gifts. Also reported: Education Minister skipped Barrie Model school. Bracebridge normal and north county high schools to train teachers amid staff shortages. Barrie coal sale at Garjeant's in July.
The Barrie Court of Revision met Monday with limited adjustments to assessments. Several property owners including Geo. and Alex. Brown and Mrs. Dora Feple faced changes or challenges, while others such as the Lake Simcos Hotel Co. sought reductions in Queen's Hotel valuations. No broad overhaul occurred as figures were largely confirmed or left unchanged.
A Bracebridge ceremony united Annie Whittendale second daughter of Mr and Mrs Wo Whittendale Bracebridge formerly of Garris with Mr J Erent Liltlegobins Banbury New Ontario The Rev Canon Burt officiated The bride wore cream satin trimmed with lace and bouquet of beauty roses Attendant Miss Eva Hoggins Toronto wore crushed strawberry voile The groom was supported by Mrs Jas Whittendale After the ceremony the couple departed by afternoon train for Allandale and will reside in St Banbury
The Collier Street Methodist day School invites attendees to an all day event tomorrow featuring activities, music, and community sharing. Local families, students, and church members are encouraged to participate and support ongoing programs.
Alberta teachers hear local notes on the Day Cup victory by Killam Football team with players Grant and C Ernest McGowan. Will and Dave Grant praised for defense. Bennett Shield finals loom for Alberta Intermediate championship. Wheat crops look promising despite risks. Harold Dyment won at Toronto Dog Show with Red Sammie and other dogs. Plus notes on Sharp Lawn Mowers and Walter Urry’s installation of Ideal Lawn Mower.
Westher on Dominion Day favored divers as Barrie Aquatic Club faced Forest Home in key races. Johnston and Anderson won the men’s tandem while Bassett Bingham led Barrie to defeat by about four lengths in the war canoe. Oliver Cameron placed second in the men’s finale with Forest Home overtaking Barrie by two lengths in the fours.
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