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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
1
A fragmented newspaper advertisement lists multiple farms and houses for sale. Notable items include a brick house in central area with water access, a farm with several acres including tillable land, and references to parcels near Stroud and Minishing station. Interested parties urged to apply to Joho.
Local tidbits highlight cross town events and shops. Promotions urge selections for a secretary and families to visit Crossland's Drug Store for Easter chocolates and novelty items while Carey’s Cut-Rate Shoe Store advertises bargains on boots and footwear. The Baracas concert at Easter Monday and St Andrew’s Guild talk are noted with praise for performers and programs. Local businesses showcase new wallpapers, spring restoratives, and Del clous flavors with prices listed.
A mistyped and fragmentary note offers thanks for support after the speaker’s loss of a wife. The message mixes heartfelt appreciation with garbled phrases, reflecting a personal tragedy and public acknowledgement of sympathy received. The damaged text obscures specific names or dates.
The report details flooding caused by road and sidewalk work along Harrie Street, noting that grading and missing sewers allowed water to back up into nearby properties. It cites damages to foundations, ongoing disputes with the town, and potential legal action by affected residents led by Ernest Moyes and others.
The Spring Assizes begin Tuesday at Barrie Court with Judge Middleton presiding. Court lists include Lumher JA Orton for Highlane Co Parry Sound and Addrew Tait, and others from Orillia. Actions include 10 000 for injuries via altered negligence and 5000 damages for breach of contract in Alliston. extensive notices and a Barrie Reform meeting and local social items accompany the docket.
Real estate activity shows movement with parcels around Hawkestone and nearby areas trading hands. Toronto investors, $7000 donations, and options on Doane Warr property signal a brisk market with new subdivisions, apartment plans, and hotel projects in the pipeline. Builders report crane and street work, while waterway developments and a proposed steamer for excursions hint at broader growth in the Lakeside district.
Probable dates June 30 to July 1 for a local Fateies Celebration with attendance anticipated from Old Boyman Girls and community committees. Also a mortgage sale notice for lands in Vespratn Township adjoining Vale's Nursery with a single frame dwelling, fence, and garden. sale at Barrie Hotel on April 1, 1935, with terms of one per cent and balance due later.
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