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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
1
Advertisement fragment appears to advertise property sale and rental options including a seven room house on Fortin street with address hints. The readable text is garbled with numerous OCR errors and lacks clear dates or full names.
Around town notes public meetings and social events in Barrie including a Tuesday vestry at St Andrew's, a W. A. gathering at the hospital, and a parlor social hosted by Mrs Smith. Also listed are church sermons, hockey and golf club activities, and plans for community improvements and local business moves.
A fragmented page lists multiple real estate and employment notices. Items include a small farm for sale near Stroud with ten acres of wheat and clover, a brick house for sale in central Stroud, a dairy or service job posting seeking a good housekeeper, and several inquiries about employment with Captain Dawson. Also mentions a scale company price list and various contact cues for buyers.
Notice states that due to the mental condition of a wife, no debts contracted after March 6, 1912 will be the responsibility of the husband. It mentions a stump pulling machine in order and for sale, with contact and solicitor details in Toronto.
Periods of tight markets allow contracted rates to stay high for six months to two years with a wide margin of novelty. Seek faster buslk with ae and secure favorable terms amid fluctuating conditions.
Notice to creditors and persons claiming against the estate of William Duncan late of Simcoe county. Executors Robert Diggan and Jos. Duncan require claims by March 10 1918. Deliver verified particulars and securities to Orenwick Co. Barrier Town Simcoe. Proceedings to distribute assets after that date.
A town meeting favored a large Coronation Day style celebration in Barrie with a plan to attract visitors and boost local business. A bus committee was appointed to organize the event including sports, a historic pageant, and hydro power demonstrations. Local figures and visiting guests were noted, with prizes and exhibits highlighted at the fair.
Mr and Mrs Clark of Nottaage Streets Orillia celebrated their golden wedding on Tuesday February 25th. Family and friends attended a dinner at noon, followed by visits and many gifts. The couple were married in Barrie on February 25 1868, by Rev Mr Slates. Mrs Clark, née Jermy, is English born.
A committee inspecting Detroit pavement choices reports on vitrified brick concrete and tar asphalt options. They compare cost, durability, and suitability for Bradford Street with emphasis on long life and traffic handling.
Ward Kiven representatives were absent as council debated damages for Mrs Heard and a settlement of her claim. The Orillia Canadian Club sought endorsement for Champlain Tercentenary events. Council approved the plan while other items covered road, hill repairs, and a Detroit trip report including pavement costs and a request for factory site purchases.
Deputation urged Barrie council to build two bathing houses near shallow bay water for boys and girls. Estimate of $500 secured. no charge for maintenance if funded by public-spirited citizens. Aldermen Fisher and Wallace moved to have the Markets and Parks Committee report back next meeting.
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