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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
4
A local financial operation offers cashing services for cheques drawn on any Bank in Canada or the United States. The firm, SreRLiInc ExowaNcE, buys and sells such instruments, providing quick liquidity to customers.
The Barrie Examiner announces its pricing and circulation terms for readers in Barrie Ontario. Subscriptions are $1.00 yearly in advance or $1.50 if paid later, with remittances to J A MacLaren publisher of The Examiner in Barrie.
The Toronto Telegram reports mayor Tudhope of Orillia as the probable Liberal choice in East Simcoe facing Tory Andrew Miscampbell. Some suggest R H Jupp could replace Miscampbell if Tudhope runs, promising a keen race in a riding once led by Henry Herman Cook.
The piece argues that politics hinges on how clearly a case is presented and cites Premier Ross as Ontario’s leading eloquent speaker. It notes his appeal at banquets, his practical approach, and his habit of sprinkling digestible statistics into speeches. The article emphasizes translating acts into public understanding.
A provincial tour showcases Ontario figures including Premier and ministers Harcourt Dryden Stratton Latchford Gibson Davis. Harcourt praised for clear explanations of education reforms, Dryden for agriculture and sugar beet support, Stratton for hard work, Latchford for legal clarity, Gibson for practical governance, and Davis for fluent, forceful speech.
April 2 notes report Mrs Duncan and Mr Burns visiting Canninton guests of the Misses Ross at New Hope. Likeview cheese factory may start by mid May if milk supply suffices. Scarlet fever is prevalent. Gents race with ladies to finish spring work. Connel plans brickwork on his dwelling this week. Guthrie church ladies prep for annual social on May 24. Endeavor meetings resume Thursdays.
Mrs John Hockridge visits Innisfil while stone masons prep new school this week. John Johnson A Lowe and Dick Dempster started stamping business last Wednesday. Miss Fanny McFarlane Ivy visits Miss Bella Young. Herb Shaw Toronto stayed with Traceys. Flora Money returns from Toronto and Joba Johnson on sick list. Geo Money travels to Toronto then Minnesota. Jo Sheppard hosts friends Friday. Wm Grey Oro visits Wes Scott. Jack Marriston hosts dance Friday. Mrs Wice Tollendal visits sister Mrs John Johnson. Farmers advance seeding. Arthur Johnson visits Tollendal.
April 29 report shows farmers busy with spring work while jacklight fishing gains popularity and many residents visit or travel. Notables mention Rev Stilwell visiting, Dr Hugh Ross moving to Wisconsin to start a practice, Gertie Knight with Annie Elliott, Maggie Gray from Toronto visiting, and Marie Wines heading to Barrie for Collegiate. Local projects include Wa Caldwell adding to his barn and John Brown planning a summer barn raise. Community events cover C E attendance and Rev Kelly's sermon to the colored population. Joe Edwards of the B C I spent Sunday at home.
An old advertisement promotes Scotts Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a rest for digestion. It claims the product acts like a vacation for the stomach and bowels, feeding the body with little effort and helping the whole body restart. A free sample offer is mentioned with a tasting note.
Cyril Knight of Barrie paid a short visit to the hamlet last week. Victor Slesser visited Hawkestone on Sunday.
April 29 reports show Emma Webb returning home from Minesing and families visiting friends in Vigo and Minesing. The Edenvale cheese factory patrons held an exciting meeting with prospects of a record year. Epworth Leaguers elected E Elliott as president with a full officer slate. Various local visits, road concerns over mill rubbish, and obituaries for Bowman Reynolds noted.
An old advertisement for Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co offers a pocket epitome of domestic practice listing cures for fevers worms teething coughs headaches croup and more. It notes the product sold by all druggists and available on receipt of price with a New York office at William and John streets.
Wanted trustworthy men and women to travel and advertise for old established house of solid financial standing. Salary $780 a year and expenses, all payable in cash. No canvassing required. Give references and enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Address Manager, 855 Caxton Bldg., Chicago.
Fragmented timetable entries show various trains and mail routes toward North Bay Atlantic Pacific Express and Meaford, with times ranging from morning to evening. Notable lines reference Hamilton, Collln, Penetanguishene accommodation details and freight moves toward Gixgenhurst southbound.
Men’s Fine Box Calf Balmorals and Pleo Dongola Balmoral offer toe cap or nail sole options in sizes 6 to 10 with special prices. Box Calf and Vici Kid Balmorals described as stylish dressy footwear with Goodyear welt, selling around 3.50 to 4.00 in special value. Strong Lace Boots noted with wide toe and pegging, sizes 6 to 11, at a special price around 1.25 to 3.00.
Ladies' Dongela Kid Oxford Shoe in kid upper and lining with sewn soles and round toe offered in sizes 24 to 7 at 1.20 regular value. Ladies' Fine Vici Lace or Button Boots with kid tip and light or heavy sole in new round toe priced at 3.00, sizes 24 to 7, special value 2.00. Ladies' Fine Kid Strap Shoe with hand turn sole and kid lining in dressy style, sizes 24 to 7, special price 0.95.
Life is worth living. You may sit in your library and give your orders for the day to the butcher the baker the grocer and many other tradesmen. Items forgotten in earlier orders may be added and amendments made in short, the poeeanca of a Telephone is a practical solution. We have stylish turnouts comfortable carriages and the best stories. Once tried SON patronized. Weddings and funerals catered cab meets all trains baggage called for and delivered.
Music teaching certificates noted with First-class Honors in all branches of Music from Alma College St Thomas Mason and Matthew's System of Touch and Tecnique. VOCAL pupil Eva N Roblyn Conservatory Milan Italy. Choral classes organized. Water color painting Miss Campbell Ontario Art School Certificate. Terms apply Exchange Block Dunlop Street Barrie.
Cures Diarrhoea Dysentery and all Summer Complaints gives instant relief pleasant to take best bowel remedy known for children and adults. Price 25c a bottle.
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