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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
2
Dalston June 3 Geo Wreggitt relocated to Crown Hill. Mrs McBeth of Gilford visited last week. W Williams raised a new barn. W E Brown captained a close race with J W Brown. Chaz Nixon injured laying the barn foundation, fracturing three ribs. D B King and bride of Canting to visited their uncle J M Baldwin.
County Council opened June session in Barrie with Warden Quinlan presiding. debate over clerkship salary and duties dominated the day as candidates including Fletcher Sneath Stewart and Tudhope vied for appointment. By ballot Fletcher won after long deliberation. Also discussed Nottawasaga equalization measures and a town line bylaw. Mrs Brown of London died aged 41 after appendicitis surgery. burial at Barrie Union Cemetery with family present.
A Churchill Stroud church report covers visits by Annie Goodfellow Frank Hambly and Miss Florrie Koeeshaw, praises from Rev Dr Parsons for choral music, and a tenth anniversary service for Rev J A Rosa. A concert featuring Miss Libbie Lucas and Miss McQuon is noted, with a purse presentation to Pastor Ross and remarks from Rev Dr McLeod.
Report on the Orillia Teachers' Convention notes opening enthusiasm and broad support from 200 delegates. Addresses by Dr. John Waugh focus on reading and expression, poetry, and ethical teaching. discussions cover phonics, literature, art in schools, and practical classroom methods. Reports praise the event, with officers elected for North and East Simcoe associations and a concert closing the gathering.
Majorities in Centre Simcoe municipalities listed for the 1898 provincial election. Miscampbell Harvey led with a total of 579 votes and 312 majority across Ilia Town, Orillian Township, Tay, Medonte, Matchedash, Penetang, Midland districts, totaling Cardwell results. Cardwell shows majorities for respective standing candidates.
A local shop advertises Lalies’ Theo Slippers and children's Oxford shoes in a clearance style sale. Prices start at .50 and early picks include various Theos in sizes for kids. Limited stock may remain through this week.
Men women and children are urged to shop our patent leather stock praised as the swellest in swelldom. No person should be without a pair of patent leather boots with prices declared lower than elsewhere.
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