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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
4
A fragment notes that Semaittances should be made to J A MacLaren Publisher of Tas Exautwen Barrie Ontario. The text appears as a damaged item with unclear context and possible misspellings. It mentions a publisher and location in Ontario Canada.
June 12 reports from John Lahmer and Robert of this place spending time with friends at Stouffville and Shek bounts. Maud McFadden not improving rapidly, picnicked at Orr Lake, J Richardson and J Cum ming bought two fine drivers. Mrs D Johnston of Flos Centre visiting the Poplars. Farmers hauling gravel for the made in Bevel. People from here enjoyed Guelph last week and Mrs Christie visited relatives.
Shanty Bay notes report Mr Foster and Willie Foster at Niagara on Tuesday while Rev H V Thompson attended a Synod in Toronto. Mies Maggie McCunig of the B C L visited the Lowe family. Sawmill men relocated after finishing work, Alfred Hebbert ill with typhoid fever. A barn-raising at R Williams's son went well though John Campbell was struck by a falling stick and out of work briefly. he is recovering.
Miss Annie McLean returns from Ohio after months with sister Mrs IF McKenzie while Will Magey suffers congested lungs. Mr and Mrs Truman McMahon visit Robert McMurray. Lizzie Moir returns from Barrie. Alex Campbell and sisters visit John Baie. Mrs James Daley and Miss Olivia of Strongville call on Mrs McMurray. A new baby joins Mr and Mrs Peter Giffin. West Simcoe Woman's Institute plans picnic at river mouth on Wednesday the 20th inst.
Stroud June 18. Esther Latimer longtime Innisfil resident who arrived from Tyrone Ireland in 1847 and married Wilson Latimer, died aged over 80. Survived by son William Latimer. She helped settle the farm on lot 18 ninth concession. A memorial service at Central Presbyterian drew many old friends. Also notes crops improving after rain, Douglass Bros. resumed shingle mill, and a new bridge near Coldwater boosts transport. Ample traffic expected to shift toward future railway station and shipping via Barrie and Toronto.
A report from IIGO June 18 notes a large number from Edenvale Sunday Schools visited Wasags Beach last Thursday. The day went well with sunshine and enjoyment. Henry Smith of Oxbridge stayed at home after visiting his brother Thommen Smith and friends in Uxbri. The account mentions a ninety year old woman associated with the Woman's Institute having a good time.
Look to us for new goods in fine cut glass silverware clocks and more bought for wedding presents. Prices are reasonable in every sense with a big variety to select from.
Notes mention a saw mill run by Charles Txinker near a large brickyard two miles from it and Coulson grist mills nearby. Mr Leith considers building an elevator, and two shipele wiks operate here one water powered and one steam. Rumor points to a Hillsdale timber firm building a large sawmill as much timber remains in the neighborhood including maple birch oak and hem- Mock.
Community notices from Dalston and nearby areas detail funeral arrangements for Thomas Roas, visits from relatives, and church events. Reports mention Rev A R Sanderson's farewell sermon, weather impacts on events, road work, and local sports including Creemore senior football, along with railway gross revenue for four months ending April.
Western Real Estate listing offers farms in Ontario for sale or exchange. Includes 900 acres in Borden, 170 acres cleared, good soil, water, wind mill, sheds, and a frame dwelling. other parcels with 100 acres, 22 acres, and village properties such as stores and 12 room houses. J N Brown, General Agent, 26 Blake St Box 280 Bartle.
June 19 scattered village items report Thos and Will Curtin at Niagara with own mounts, Inkley’s tables busy, Mush and Coughlin loss of a horse, Mrs McLaughlin trip through Centre Flos, McLaughlin family return, Jane 19 crops and garden fine after rain, Mrs W McCullough and Tillie Buchanan visiting Toronto, John Barry home from Chicago, Mrs James Wilson to Toronto, Mrs Rogerson ill, no Methodist service, Grose visiting Pennsylvania, Morton daughter Hazel in Kenwick, 22 from here on Guelph excursion with butter shipment to England, Miss Robinson from Chicago at Barry’s, Mrs McConnell in Toronto, J T Sproule entering exams Lefroy, Kirkpatrick back from Toronto, sympathy for Frank Woodfellow, remains laid in Sixth Line cemetery, special meetings in Catholic and Baptist churches, Willoughby acting Sterling, Henry to Orangeville, Haughton Lennox M P farewell en route to England.
Calfskins and pelts are listed with prices in the Barrie market notes dated June 20 1906. Ib Lamb notes comment on skins and their valuation, reflecting local trade conditions for hides and pelts.
Toronto Livestock notes June 19 report mixed cattle receipts and varied prices for steers and cows, with butchers selling feeders and stockers amid scarce high quality stock. Buffalo and New York markets show steadier cattle, sheep, and hog prices with mild gains in some sectors. Montreal notes McNamee dies, while the President’s expenses debate returns to Washington.
Liverpool and Chicago wheat futures closed lower as July wheat and July corn slipped. In New York, butter and eggs held firm with steady receipts, while overall grain, wheat, and corn markets showed declines at the close.
Ready for Spring Trade Since buying out my late partner Mr T H Baker last February I have made extensive improvements to our store to better serve our numerous customers. Our stock is the most complete ever in Builders' Hardware Mechanics Farm and Garden Tools Churns Washing Machines Wringers and House cleaning Effects including Alabastine Water Colors for Walls Mixed Paints and Varnishes.
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