31 Jul 1902
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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1902
Page
1
Clue for Fall invoices arrive as Summer goods must go. Prices slashed on remnants of muslin and cotton fabrics, corsets and white garments, fine muslin blouses, fancy muslin and dimity, bath towels, and various lace items. Limited quantities, sale runs this week until sold.
The ad promotes harvest equipment including mitts forks rakes cradles and grain gear. It notes some items got wet in a flood and offers a money back guarantee for unsatisfactory items with reduced prices on twine and sacks. The brand WeCarmick is listed along with best grain made phrases.
A collage of short notices reports recent activities in area communities. Includes union formation by journeymen tailors in Collin Wood, WCTU meeting details, Sunday school picnics at Brayner, and a banquet with Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia. Also notes the reopening of Elizabeth Street Methodist Sunday School after flood repairs and a canceled Queen's dance due to a drowning incident. Further items cover canoe club regatta participation and matches, a pickpocket incident near Bronte, a prize plan by the Agricultural Society, a runaway wagon accident near the post office, strong bass fishing at Big Bay Point, street works on Toronto Street and High Street, the steamer Enterprise undergoing minor repairs, a new water well at the waterworks station, the death of William Revell a draftsman, and a Bell Organ Co outing in Guelph with civic welcome from the mayor and visitors.
Notice that I have transmitted or delivered to the persons named in the act sections the required documents. The notice references assessment and eligibility for voting in the municipality of Espra, Simcoe County, under the Ontario Voters Act.
The popular Miss Norma Le Roy daughter of D W Le Roy manager of the Queens Hotel drowned in Kampenfeldt Bay while swimming with companions. Attempts by Drs Pal ling Wallwin and Campbell to revive her failed after about 85 minutes. She was 18, studying at the Collegiate, and had recent elocution engagements. Her funeral proceeded from Barrie to Trinity Church and Collingwood with many floral wreaths and mourners in attendance.
Barrie social notes record a lively Barrie Tanning Co excursion with ideal weather, crowds on boats, and praise for the entertainment. The event features extensive races including boys, girls, and men categories, a tug of war, a queen’s contest, and various field games, all drawing participants from local workplaces and families.
Bracebridge and Barrie teams clashed in a sunless match that was decided by the weather with rain disruptions and a seaside welcome in Orillia. Local dignitaries praised pioneers and Simcoe County’s rail era as spectators endured showers, then enjoyed a warm reception and speeches by Dr. Thomas Wylie and others before the procession resumed along Couchiching Beach.
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