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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
1
Tender call invites bulk or separate bids for naval works with required alternations. The notice specifies submission by May 15, 1958, at the office of the author and mentions a 19 percent of the tender amount as potential forfeiture.
Around town advertisements highlight farm, poultry, real estate, and sale notices. Promotions push Bargain prices at McLean's and Parsonn's Fair while Barrie Poultry Association meets next Tuesday. The WCT DG plans an annual meeting, and public notices discuss street and utility switches to improve future lines.
Fragmentary notice advertises a farm for sale measuring about twenty acres with clover, a frame barn, a good well, and an oak cedar hedge. It mentions a dairy herd and livestock, offering contact via a helpline for further information and pricing.
Local notice seeks a local representative for a development area in Welland Ontario. Listings describe Parkway Heights and nearby subdivisions with proximity to the Post Office and electric service. Includes Realty firm contact and mentions investments in Canada. Also references a physician surgeon and accoucheur with office on Owen Street and phone 95.
Notice to creditors under the Trastee Act requires all persons with claims against the estate of Richard Pearson retired farmer of Battle to send verified particulars to the solicitor by May 15 1913. The executors will distribute the estate to entitled parties, those lacking claims may not share. Toronto notice dated April 14 1913 names executors and legal actions.
The Lawn Bowling Club announces a promising season with membership surpassing 1912. Officers include Hon. Pres. M J Frawley and Pres. Byron Ring. annual rent set at 50 dollars for the new green extending to Sophia Street. A new club horse and seating for critics are planned as the greens are kept in good shape. Tennis Club holds annual meeting with officers elected for 1913 and committees named.
An unclear preface mentions Dr Vane and Dr Métayder of Gravenhurst discussing June fret. A Hamilton board member Theo Peeter visits for a meet in Toronto to set up practice. A special train will transport about one hundred people to a ceremony honoring four Battle Lodge members for contributions. Several names and dates appear garbled, but the gist is a veterans lodge tribute and related travel plans.
The article portrays a detailed wedding scene with a bride in a cream cord gown and a large plume hat, bridesmaids and guests in formal attire, a decorated table centerpiece, and mentions of Mr. Gratin, Miss Laura, Mrs. Graunt, and plans for a trip to St Paul and Minneapolis before returning to Winnipeg.
Fragmented OCR story notes that a two to three year project faced a twofold delay when an electrical transmission line was broken by a falling tree. Hydro Electric work was not completed, affecting business and causing service interruption at night.
Unclear notes describe two aviators ready to fly for a Barrie celebration with plans for a Canadian United States tournament and prizes. City crews tackle sewers, roads, and garbage removal as preparations continue while community groups discuss festivity arrangements and Coronation events.
An early 20th century farewell service at St Andrew’s Inurgie marks the departure of assistant pastor Mr. Somerville. Congregation members present a walrus-clad bag of gold and silver valued at 75 Canadian dollars, plus a $10 Sanadlan gold piece, as thanks for his years of service. The ceremony includes readings, music, and expressions of warm appreciation for his kindness, sympathy, and guidance.
A fragment from a local notice highlights Lodge activities on Monday night at Gookstown Lodge with Third Degree demonstrations. Members praised were Dillard of Walkerton and the head of the Coutte-Bals for completing a two-week symbol tour and accepting new positions with the Chee Borg.
A disastrous blaze swept through New Lowell on Friday afternoon burning the station, freight sheds, and J A Bell's storehouses. Sparks from a passing engine reportedly caused the fire, with about 6000 bushels of grain in the elevator and 3000 feet of timber nearby. Firefighters saved the remaining structures as residents acted quickly to move movable goods from the sheds and station house. Recovery plans and bids for reconstruction were discussed, with tenders expected to total around 47,000 dollars.
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