This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a piano teacher with first class honors in music from an Italian conservatory, and painting in watercolors by Miss Campbell, Ontario Art School. Includes street address and references to Dunlop Street Barrie and local painting classes.
Reliable boys and girls shoes offered at lower prices than rivals. Boston Cat Balmorals to Misson and Child Degachinads boots in sizes 10 to 13 with toe caps and nailed soles. Youths Light Lace Boots, strong lace boots, and several styles claimed as high value at reduced rates.
Judgment and final order for sale in LO.F. vs Madidl, master approves sale by Thompson auctioneer at Elmvale. Parcels include South half Lot 18 Third Concession 100 acres, South half Lot 1 Fourth Concession 300 acres, North half Lot 14 Third Concession west of North Railway 8 acres, North half Lot 21 First Concession 100 acres, and Lots 17 18 19 20 Second Concession each 200 acres. Sold in one parcel or up to 10 parcels with 10 percent deposit and rest on terms. vendors provide only possession deeds. LENNOX BOYS & CO. Barristers Elmvale.
J R Cotter spent last week in Dunnville. W F Harper returned to New York on Saturday. Turner has returned from the Northwest. Dr Otto Braxton located at Ste Maxie. J Robinson, dat Byng Inlet this week. Miss Whaley of Untsville visiting brother H T Whaley. Mrs A Fraser left for Winnipeg to rejoin husband. Judge Macwac has been spending a few days in town with his family. Mr Richardson of the G T R offices Allandale has been transferred to Midland. Mrs McMaster of Nia in Wikies place and school staff. Borace W Kerfoot of Necatig has passed the degree of BzAk from Queen's. Donald Ross spoke a position as BbeGOn.
Daily life notes from Barrie detail Bargain Day at J C Irwin's with 8000 boots, a nine o'clock curfew, and social events. Reports cover the W C T U meeting, Scallow Club's purchase of Stone boathouse, trout fishing opening, Red Cross plans, local fires, and parish activities. Names include H Boag Churchill and J C Irwin, with mentions of Ottawa fire relief parcels and government fishery work at Newcastle. A busy mix of ads, society notices, and community updates rounds out the page.
Senator Gowan ordered a silver cup from Henry Birks & Co. Montreal titled The Active Service Challenge Cup. The Roman urn shaped prize, 19 inches high and 130 ounces, honors accurate concerted firing among Ontario volunteers. The cup bears Dominion arms and dates, with the giver and purpose engraved. Senator Gowan, recovering from illness, expects to sit in the Senate soon. The Simcoe Foresters may bring the cup back to town.
The May 1 regular board meeting reviewed Toronto architects plans for a new hospital building costing about 12000 dollars. It will house roughly thirty patients with nursing, site selection is pending though several suitable options exist. Seven men have applied for admission while the hospital still has four beds, requiring overflow to other parts of the building.
The Express Company will forward all contributions free to Ottawa and Rogerson will pack and prepare them for shipment. With 15 000 homeless, clothing for children is greatly needed and contributions should be sent to Rogerson's office on Owen Street at once for prompt forwarding.
Letters received by Mrs. Samuel Urry report the death of her third son Thomas in Shanghai China. He died March 28 after seven years serving with the China Inland Mission. Dysentery led to his death after being moved to Shanghai. Fellow workers and Chinese associates praise his devoted service. Before China he ran a blacksmithing business in Toronto. He was 38 and unmarried, leaving his widowed mother and family in grief.
Ladies please remember that Irwin sells the best makes of corsets at one quarter less than you pay elsewhere.
The article notes Jory’s appointment as district agent and extends congratulations from many friends. It mentions Rae and Kier in the context of the vacancy and acknowledges Mr Jory’s qualifications and community ties. The specific details are unclear due to fragmentary OCR text.
Fragmentary OCR cites names Sienkiswreien Blackmore and Dickson with references to Canada history volume and a trial before Judge Ardnaghs. Mentions Irwin's shop and men’s wheel shoes at reduced prices, but details are unreadable.
Rev S S Sheldon preached his last sermon as pastor to a full Baptist church on Sunday. He spoke on truth as the key to life’s mysteries, citing the Bible as truth and urging believers to apply it, do Christ’s work, and take Christ to themselves. He reflected on three and a half years, faithfulness, and the duty of all to share the gospel.
Friday evening the congregation gathered at the church to honor their pastor and wife after three years in Barrie. An illuminated address praised his work in Sunday school, Young People’s Society, and town activities. Mrs Sheldon was thanked for Mission Band and Sunday school service, with Ernest aiding the choir and Sunday school.
A colored youth named Parker from Penetanguishene received 23 months in the Central for attempting to rob Beck's store after five years in the formatory. He was discharged with a ticket to Minto, and authorities recovered a bicycle two watches and other items from his possession. Jim Donaldson, awaiting trial for larceny, attempted escape earlier that Monday morning while Mr Sissons urged him to work in the wash room.
On Tuesday night no quorum existed so no business could be conducted. Attendees included President Atkinson, Beny Skett, Geo Ball, Donald Rossi, R. Bob Fletcher, Ai My Ness, T Beecrofty, W J Ross, Jno. Oarley, Boss Smithy Dew Wells, Bo Neelands, J A MacLaren.
P J Moore a plumber and tinsmith has moved from Front Dublop street to 7 Dottie street opposite the American Hotel. The notice mentions cost and types of materials but is garbled with stray phrases.
Eight year old Geetendee died after a fork fell during play in a barn striking her eye and penetrating the brain. Reports say a cat nearby and siblings were involved as the child became unconscious and could not be revived despite medical help.
Enthusiastic supporters gathered at the Royal Hotel to welcome prospective players for the approaching season. President GB eget A. Dw. Simon and officials listed include Vice President Cochrane W, Johnson, and Grose. Manager Frank Smith, Secretary Treasurer M. Gray, and Executive Committee members Merry and Luck discussed prospects. several new players signed to try for positions, with interest in welcoming external teams from Midland.
The Centre Simcoe Board of License Commissioners met in the Inspector's office on Saturday afternoon to consider a renewal for De F.O. Reid of New Lowell. Waters supported the application while a protest from Kee of the W.O.T.U. claimed temperance opponents favored a license increase. A motion to grant was defeated after debate with church leaders and temperance advocates in attendance.
Boys Bert Elliott and Sid threw burning firecrackers behind Danford & Co store. A heap of rubbish and a fence caught fire but were put out by D Hoolihan and Chief King before damage enlarged. Additional blaze near Grice and Sop streets involved a stable. youths faced corporal punishment as police magistrates ordered.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference Miss Aggie Grose and Noa Grose with scattered phrases about Monday night events, piano company, and heads, along with unrelated terms like wards, schools, and animals. The readable parts are insufficient for a clear event or outcome.
The readable fragments describe an unclear event. Names and places are fragmented and scattered, with no coherent action or identifiable organizations. The text lacks a complete report to establish a concrete news item or outcome.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.