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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
1
Barrie residents updates include Geo Scott in Collingwood and Hutte duaghter visiting parents, Nelson Speirs burial from diphtheria, and various local health notes. A Temperance Hall incident saw Harry Gregg convicted for selling liquor without a license, fined $20 plus costs, with W Plaxton and Alex Cowan assisting.
A letter from GEO. H. GOODERHAM accompanies a cheque for 20 975 dollars, representing cash value of a 25 000 endowment policy. He notes profits exceeded expectations with free insurance for 15 years and about 42 percent compound interest. He recommends Manufacturers Life to friends.
In Midhurst and nearby towns residents report visitors from Hillsdale Toronto and B C I, congratulate a newborn in Osmington, and note engine mishaps and frost tolls. Hockey club planning a 24th celebration, residents recover from illness, and a severe wind storm caused farm damage while local deaths and health concerns are recorded.
May 4 notes from Lefroy report various small-town occurrences including Milne fighting a bush fire threatening his saw mill at Van Vinck, Farrier breaking an arm, J. Wilson and F. Mite in Toronto, Cowles returning from Peterboro, and limited wind damage. Sacrament administered at the Presbyterian church. The Agnes ferry ran between Belle Ewart and Roache's Point. Dyment Securities Loan and Saving Co announces 4 percent on deposits and mortgage loans with capital details and office location.
In Phelpston May 4 the long dry spell was broken by welcome rain that aided crops and aided road conditions. Fires north of town on Thursday caused damage but rain helped prevent further loss. Rev Father Gearin attended the papal delegate reception in Toronto. A barn-raising at M Kenney's proved lively with men at work and music later. Levi Kease died after a lingering illness, with condolences to his wife. Local residents and visitors discussed church attendance, social visits, and renewed acquaintances amid inclement weather.
Hillsdale reports the trout season opened in late April. Messrs John Turner and Gillespie lead the hauls with the biggest catches as residents swap stories. A strong wind on Thursday made the fire unmanageable during a burn, leaving lasting memories for James Calhoun.
A blaze Saturday afternoon at Jasper Martin's mill consumed cedar posts and dry wood, resisted by a bucket brigade but halted by early discovery. Residents Calhoun Kent Foster lost several cords of wood while others suffered minor losses. the mill was shut and quickly controlled. Scarlet fever outbreaks prompted placards in the village. Edith Turner visited Barrie and Mrs Baker hosted a family gathering. Arbor Way observed by the school, which plans a June 10 concert. Teachers and pupils celebrated a tree-planting ethos, and several students received senior promotions.
May 4 Nantyr column notes the Thibaudeau funeral in Ontario and community sympathy. Seeding nearly done, frost on weekends hit some shrubs while fruit trees show early bloom. Hot days spur growth as Japan plums and cherries promise profuse bloom. Local trade mentions brisk raspberry sales. The Methodist Board met. new neighbor King crops on Ralston’s farm. Cathearst relocates to a rented 13th century farm while continuing Gilhooly duties.
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing tonic for all ages, claiming it sustains the flesh and bones, aids growth in children, and supports women through trials. It invites free samples and lists Os root & Bowne as chemists and prices from 50 cents to $1.00. The piece shifts to brief notes on a nearing end of the Gamey bribery probe, with witnesses including Myers, Ghase, Dr. Chamberlin, and Hon. Stratton. The judges may extend the campaign funds audit from August 1902 to March 1903 and order a bank books review to trace payments, possibly prolonging the inquiry if new findings emerge.
May 4 notes from Guthrie and area list residents, weather relief, and community updates. References to Campbell and Richardson families, Mrs Cumming, Mrs Bell, and Miss Swan appear along with L A Marlin leaving for Allandale after two years teaching. new teacher A E Atkinson of Thornhill arrives to take over duties, with wishes for success echoed by the Methodist choir and townsfolk.
A violent gale last Thursday from 10 AM to 3 PM smashed Barrie area structures, toppling trees fences and telegraph poles. The Barrie Hotel roof torn, Owen street trees down, Gow Crwford barn roof sheeting lost, and widespread fires reported in Hillsdale Phelpston Craighurst. One farm barn lost its roof and contents. near miss on a resident timing.
The annual W C T U meeting drew larger attendance with reports from departments. Evangelistic Supt. visited jail and hospital, distributed literature, and led devotions. Flower Mission and Lumbermen teams sent aid and magazines. Press Supt. tallied space in papers. Juvenile Work reported temperance in schools. Two parlor and two mothers’ meetings planned. Anti-Narcotics noted progress of two anti cigarette leagues. President Mrs. McKee urged membership and loyalty. officers elected.
The Presbyterian Ladies Auxiliary will meet at Mr McNall's on May 7. Mr and Mrs Wm Robinson of Alliston visited the parental home Sunday. Lougheed is reported to be seriously ill. Corchett's son is not improving. Willie and Mind Lyons travel to Florida for their aunt Mrs Henry Lyons's funeral in Allenwood. Lyons plans to raise a barn this week with stone stables under Miss Watt, Ivy Tenn. A recent windstorm will require farmers to repair fences. In the Garden City of Canata the St Catharines Well waters are saline and linked to Kreutzmach Spring in Europe as a tonic for rheumatism and other ailments. The Welland area has been enlarged. the principal building offers comfortable lodging at reasonable rates. For illustrated booklet and information, contact J Smith, Grand Trunk Railway, or J D McDonald, District Passenger Agent.
STANLEY SPILLETT advertising 150 acres in Township of Oro Lot 25 with 135 acres cleared in cultivation and hardwood balance. Basement stabling cement floors holds 40 cattle 100 horses 31 implements frame house cellar orchard bearing. Apply ROBIN ROBERTSON for particulars.
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