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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
1
A vintage ad notes Sarjeant and Smiths clearing odd lines of white underwear at reduced prices in the next 1 days, with a liberal discount on every garment and stock ending July 1st, inviting customers to bargain before summer ends.
North Bay Planing and Sash and Door Factory for sale with machinery in first class running order. Two kilns attached. No opposition. Office in Barrie.
The store promotes wedding gift shopping with affordable selections including dinner sets tea sets glassware lamps and imported English chinaware. It highlights baby carriages go-carts hammocks and a range of porcelain dishes and J ardinieres. Prices start from 69 cents to four dollars for some items.
July and August Saturday half hours for Dyment Butterfield staff. The post office program canceled tonight due to the band at Allandale. A successful Deanery garden party raised substantial proceeds. Kerr A F and A M officers installed by W Bro Jory. 35th Regiment officers annual meeting names brigadier major in the district. Dyment Butterfield staff plan third annual excursion to Jackson’s Point on July 21 with two steamers. Otton and Co advertise household wares at 1348 opposite Queen’s Hotel. Midland King Street sprinkler leaves patches wet and dry as ratepayers resist payments. Fire at Tyrer and Ellis store caused water and smoke damage. Barrie Curling Club vetting new rink plans with post layout decisions pending. Fox visits Barrie. gro. C. Davies’ son recovering from ankle surgery. James Degeer dies in Toronto after 10 days’ illness. he was aged about 27 and married 13 months. Fire Underwriters Association inspects buildings for risk-based insurance ratings. Noah Grose loses $50 in a pocket handout to a thief during a hotel dinner crowd. Creemore Star.
For Sale. Good farm of 145 acres with 14 acres of maple bush and a good stream. Includes a good house and out-buildings, a fine orchard, and lies one mile from Aurora. Apply Box 205, Aurora, 26-59.
Two teachers male and female are wanted for Dalston Public School Union S. 9 fo. 3 Oro and Vespin duties to commence August 18 1902. Apply by May 29 13th. Provide references and stating salary. Address Becy Treass Dalston Ont. EO 28
A two monster picnic at Father Dollard's church promises land and water sports and attractions. Transport details list Allan Dale arrival times and a round trip fare of 40 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Organizers include The Hon. R. Latchford and MP W. Hoyle.
The Monday town meeting drew under thirty attendees as Ald. McLean and others argued for cement sidewalks on Dunlop and Allandale. They urged funding via debentures to replace costly plank walks, claiming long term savings and tax relief, while detailing the town’s financial strains and water plant expenses.
The king's worsening illness led to an emergency operation for perilous typhlitis resembling appendicitis. The procedure evacuated a large abscess and he initially stabilized, though officials warn it could take days to determine danger. Coronation rites and Canada holiday were indefinitely postponed.
The Northern Association of Baptist Churches meets at the local church this week with delegates from most churches. Tuesday opened ordination proceedings for Rev. W. Tindal-Lorymer of Parry Sound, followed by sermons and addresses on Education and Home Missions. On Saturday John Bingham MacPhee was gazetted colonel of the 35th Simcoe Foresters, succeeding Col. James Ward. the 38-year-old officer has served since 1885 and is praised by peers and civilians alike.
At the last meeting about 300 members witnessed installing new officers led by President Dr Willie Nesbitt. Earlies include Dr Todd and R J Orr as vice presidents, P W Rogers as secretary, D Arcy Hinds as treasurer, and executives J Gilchrist Dr Edwards James Driffill Alex Orr John Harvey W H Rolston Geo Cooper and D Sneath. The annual excursion date to Orillia or Collingwood will be set at the July 4 meeting.
A long parade of visitors arrives in town with Miss Spry in Toronto and Miss Erly home from Toronto. Numerous social calls include Miss Maillard leaving for Dunnville, Miss Tothill returning from California, and several Parental home visits in Guelph and Oshawa. Local residents, including Miss Galbraith of Tottenham and Miss Eva Gibson of Willowdale, are guests at various households, while others travel to Madison, Wisconsin, and Montreal. The tone reflects a bustling social season with weddings, exams, and community notices.
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