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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 08, 1902
Page
4
In Orillia and East Simcoe the race tightens as Davidson leads among temperance supporters and business interests. The Orillia Times argues for strong local backing for East Simcoe candidates including Tudhope, while Conservative meetings in Vespra draw small crowds amid claims of Grit election tactics. The piece discusses policy debates on prohibition, taxation of insurance, and regional progress.
A town committee appeals for cooperation to plant shade trees and care for boulevards, urging residents to keep streets clean and to support private-property aesthetics. They note council offers stone-frontage along boulevards at about fifteen cents per foot and shade tree planting at twenty five cents each. The piece shifts to political critique, questioning Mr. Whitney and referencing Ontario politics in 1898, then endorsing Hon Geo W Ross as a strong premier candidate with a progressive platform, while opposing Whitney as premier potential.
Mrs Murphy returned from the Woman's Auxiliary convention in Toronto. Miss Jessie Quantz took a new shop job as Friday was cleaning-up day at the school. St Pauls held a large Confirmation service with thirty six confirmed. Mrs Cummings of Toronto visiting her mother, Mrs John Martin, on May 5. Mr and Mrs Ferguson of Midhurst visiting J Brown on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Churchill of Barrie visiting. Miss Edna Andrews visiting Aurora. Rev Churchill held quarterly service Sunday. Ww Pearson recovering after near suffocation from gas fumigation. Geo Brown back on his feet after last week’s accident. Fall wheat looks promising locally.
Farmers report progress on seeding, some near finish. A church event led by Miss Crispin drew a crowded crowd with music and raised 26 to finish paying for the organ and fence. Local visits include Willis Turner and Miss E Dean with Mr and Mrs Spring, and Mrs Parks and Beatrice.
In Craighurst on May 5 and 6 residents report bright house paint jobs by Jas Howitt and Thos Pratt. Miss Mia Osler of Barrie visited her mother. Nellie Higgins went to Orillia for dressmaking lessons. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jary. A party honored Messrs Robinson and Crawford from Ore Station, who helped with painting. Arbor Day activities led to a clean school grounds with about twenty trees planted. A mill yard accident injured A McEvoy but caused only minor injuries. Victoria Day and local celebrations were discussed, with Hillsdale’s date and a planned workmen’s celebration. The Calhoun home welcomed a new boy. Fishing has begun on local creeks.
May 15 mentions Miss Kate Shaw of Toronto visiting Sunnidale Corners friends. Others include Miss Violet McIntyre Stayner, Mrs Ransier visiting Nottawa, Mrs and Miss Hamilton Stayner at R McMurray’s, Miss Emily Moir and Miss Kate Buis Sunday with Etonvale friends. Anni Williams to Toronto, Carruthers Flos guest of uncle, John McDougall Stayner paid a brief visit. Arbor Day improvements by Miss Rainey and scholars. Miss Janie Williams recovering from quinsey. Mr D Davidson Reform candidate called. Moir Bros advancing Fairview Farm fencing with a high wire fence on Sunnidale Road.
An advertisement frames Scott's Emulsion as a fertilizer for children, claiming it helps growth of flesh, strength, blood, mind, and happiness. It urges readers to request a sample via Scott & Barlow in Toronto and notes druggists carry the product.
Local items report hog and cattle shipments by R Osborn and G Allan, barn raised by Joe Adams with stone foundation planned, and Arbor Day tree plantings by teachers. Township Council met with full attendance and a $20 grant awarded to Thorton Public Library. Ardill visits Sutton son J F Ardill. W Cronan wells over 200 feet. Belle Ewart church service last, to be rebuilt in Lefroy. Miss Sophie Collings wed Wa Jeb in Cookstown. John Douss returns from Toronto. Marehall shingle mill active.
Sickness sweeps the town with measles and grippe while Mrs Reid improves and Mrs Robt Paton recovers. William Maxwell dies at a ripe age with funeral set for Tuesday. Town council rejects a county road improvement plan. Local church services and school merit lists appear amid village gossip and visitors. The Swiss Bell-Ringers concert drew praise as farmers push through seeding after rain.
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