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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
8
Three years into operation the firm advertises direct European sourcing to cut costs for patrons. A sailing to Europe on the 21st aims to boost profits by securing on the ground in leading markets. Stock must drop by 3000 dollars in 16 days to meet the bargain. Prices alone will move the act. Read the list for offerings that overwhelm competition.
May report for U S No 4 Sunnidale records class results listed by Walker Stainton and others with late items. Also notes a June 4 birth announcement, George Ingram recovering from lung trouble, Miss Donnally visiting, and a royal mail stage bringing news of the war's end followed by postponed village celebrations due to illness.
May 9 to June 4 contributions listed for the Royal Victoria Hospital Building Fund including D C Cameron 5 Ladies Auxiliary KR V H Henry Dollery and others. Names such as Dr W Ross nee George Lusk and Jno Webb are noted with several amounts including 2500 from Sarjeant Smith and 100 from Mrs H E Drummond Brampton.
The Public School Board reviewed charges against West Ward teachers and ruled for exoneration after committee examination. Actions included suspensions overturned for two pupils, furnace bids for South Ward, water supply talks with Health officials, and publishing or withholding exam rankings. Doctor of Philosophy announced for Dr. Carr, with praise for his work and city school roots. Samuel C.gannger, longtime Examiner staffer, died, praised for duty and integrity.
Market listing from Barrie dated June 11 1902 shows Wool and Hides prices with unwashed and washed wool per pound 8 and 13 respectively, Beef and Mutton per pound 7, Hogs live weight 6 1/2 to 6 3/4, Turkeys dressed 12 1/4, Butter 14 to 17 cents, plus various sheep skins, calfskins, and lard figures in a dense grocery and livestock price sheet.
Huntsville hosts Barrie in a lacrosse game won 6 to 0. Barrie’s defense held early pressure but failed to score, while Huntsville's United umpire denied two Barrie goals. Thomas debuted in goal with promising hockey form, as Huntsville played a rough but effective match on home turf.
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends for prompt aid at a late fire and asks them to accept this note of appreciation from Jas. Cheeman.
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