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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
4
The Barrie Examiner advertises a yearly subscription rate of one dollar in advance or one dollar fifty if unpaid with remittance directed to J A MacLaren, publisher, Barrie Ontario. The note specifies the paper's date as Thursday March 14 1901.
The Toronto Telegram lauds George W. Ross for strengthening the party and notes that public libraries attract cityward youth. It praises reading’s influence, the value of Mechanics’ Institutes, and Harcourt’s traveling libraries extending Ontario access, with modest costs for broad regional benefit.
Premier Ross pursues development during this Legislature session with exploratory expeditions last year proving fruitful. A new province within the country promises rich superficial wealth and rapid development. Revenues from the new area will fund its needs and help bear constitutional costs, reducing the burden on old Ontario.
The Bradford Witness claimed Barvie residents petitioned to restore the ward system, which the paper refutes. The Mayor says people favor it and the council backed a Legislature petition to allow a return if desired. The piece argues a small council is as capable and questions claims of neglect from ward representation.
The article argues for placing water and lighting plants under a Board of Commissioners to ease aldermen burdens. It asserts voters will approve the measure and rejects returning to the old ward system, noting the smaller council can manage the corporation's business with the change.
The council proposes by-law to issue $2000 debentures to help fund the Royal Victoria Hospital. It would require an annual payment of $246.58 for ten years, about 16 cents per $1000 assessment or 5 cents per person. A letter from the Hospital Board secretary argues the case strongly, urging property owners to support the measure by a good majority.
The text cites Col. Sam Hughes in Parliament defending Mr. Tarte against disloyalty charges over Canada’s South Africa contingent. Hughes portrays Hutton as a proponent of sending a contingent, stating the minister would ensure proper representation and loyalty if such action occurred, acknowledging illness and a Paris trip.
March notes from Brentwood report visits from Fred Comartin and Alf Wallace of the BCI and extend well wishes to Wm McBride recovering from lung trouble. Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs M McBride and a son to Mr and Mrs A Trott. A sale by Wm Wallace on March 1st and a gramophonic church entertainment on March 4 raising funds for aged and infirm ministers are noted. Warner's store break-in occurs with thefts but no arrest.
Stroud on March 12 records Dancan McConkey of Midland renewing acquaintances. Edith Moore and Charles Newton of Allandale visited Miss Mabel Dickey Sunday afternoon. T Ness of Knee is staying with her uncle Rev. Wuess for a few days.
A vintage advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a health aid for recovery from sickness and as aid to digestion. It urges readers to send for a free sample and mentions price and pharmacist links.
James Black Jr and Wm Latimer of 9th line attend the Grand Lodge of Ontario West in Stratford this week. Miss Bertha Dickey visits Greniel friends. Albert Robinson of Allandale was in town Sunday. The open division postponed to Friday March 22. Due to bad weather church attendance Sunday was small. The Rainbow Drill corps of No 1 Presbyterian will join a Lefroy concert on March 7.
The undersigned agree to refund the money on a 50 cent bottle if it fails to cure your cough or cold and offer a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee. Signatories include Joan Woops, Gro, MoykmMan D. A. MacLaren.
March 6 wedding in Edgar joined Miss Martha Hastings and Mr George Kissick of Edgar. Local updates note Mrs Wm Caldwell visiting in Whitchurch Ont. Several young men plan to move west next spring. Temperance Society weak. Mr IT Tanton and pupils plan a concert. Miss Maggie Duffield leaves for Toronto. May Edwards and Bertie Bertram visit Elmvale and Barrie. Stanley of Guthrie and Knight of Barrie visit May Edwards. Spelling diffs noted by Guthrie correspondent. Tanton's London, Ont. brother visited.
The message states Leon Thia signature appears on all boxes of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine taviets promising to cure a cold in one day. It presents a bold health claim tied to a named signer and product, implying nationwide distribution and a guarantee of fast relief.
March reports include Jack Gregg visiting his brother in Fort Frances and Duff’s Grand Lodge address on temperance at Lodge 605. Various residents travel, visit relatives, or return home. Rev Ness is ill. Dodd Nelson hosts a sleighing party to Churchill. Anson Black buys Guest farm. A concert last week drew small attendance. Mrs. M Robertson Jr. dies at 85. five sons and three daughters survive.
By-Law sets annual election of two Commissioners alongside the Mayor to form a Board with powers under municipal acts. It details voting dates March 29 1901 at multiple polling places, deputy returning officers, and final summing of votes on March 30 1901. The town clerk signs, and notices of publication are given.
A new firm offers a large sale to honor promises of maintaining Frawley's Shoe Store reputation with 30 20 and 10 percent reductions on all regular prices. Includes Spring shoes with dozens of styles for men women and children across sizes and prices, urging early visits for best comfort and attention.
The clipping lists several railway services and their departure and arrival times for routes such as Atlantic and Pacific Express, Hamilton Express, North Bay Mixed, and Gravenhurst freight. It appears as a timetable fragment with stations like Toronto, Hamilton, North Bay, Colllingwood and Meaford, showing morning and afternoon slots.
The notice advertises premier town services including wedding and funeral facilities, Cab railway meetups, baggage handling, and telephone arrangements. Music instruction and choral classes are offered by Miss Campbell with certificates from Alma College and Milan Italy. Painting in water colors is also noted. Terms and contact details provided.
Local ad notices wood sawdust available near Anderton’s Brewery. Head Office at Ross' Block lists contact by phone.
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