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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
1
Advertisements describe a farm for sale with ten acres of cleared land. It notes a house, improvements, and a barn. The listing mentions C. J. Poweren and Gunes Ve as contacts and references a price and location details, typical of a rural property notice.
The column mix reports items from around town including furniture prices at Dougatt Road and Casey's Shoe Store, a court appearance presided by Justice Leonor, a special train to Bradford for a performance, and local job placements at Barrie College. It notes police costs, retail deals, and upcoming community happenings with several named places and people.
A patient named Mara Matiil Johmson was discharged from Punagesa Hospital in California. The brief notice notes her release and return to daily activities with limited additional details.
Fragmented OCR text references Granny Sera, Brow, Donald Roe, Vth, and 7800 heads, with mentions of Taekeonville, Pionas, May Gibson, Ashthter, Mrs Gibson, and Joseph Gibson. The passage is garbled but signals a community notice or social column summarizing local families and activities, including an announcer’s remarks and ties to the Gibson family.
Council wakes to discuss opening streets near Vincent Park with no cost to the town. All members present except Alderman who resigns his post. plan to hold future meetings and evaluate street openings.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports sudden temperature drops to mid thirties and heavy rain over a weekend. It mentions Maple Arg, Maple Ave sidewalk work, and concerns about drainage and street flooding. Local committees discuss lighting, Jubilee celebrations funding, and street improvements with specific sums and bids.
A garbled tribute notes the death of Dr Turnbull near Gait after long illness. It states he was a well known breeder and farmer in the district and leaves a widow and several children. The exact dates are unclear due to the fragmentary OCR.
A bystander report notes a Muskoka Wharf service reopening with a trunk railway linking Muskoka and Toronto routes. The schedule lists Sunday operations with a 1.40 p.m. departure, featuring direct connections to all points on the Muskoka Lakes line. Passengers are advised the train zone will operate, with safety measures in place and trains running to serve the public.
The Court of Appeal upheld a lower verdict awarding Roy Stone $6000 after a railway accident involving an OP railway car not owned by the company. The case hinged on whether the act covered cars not owned by the operator. Creachexe, Stone’s adviser, led the appeal. Ottawa Sub Honours Court sent the matter to higher review.
Vice Chairman Jackson rallies Barfield Boys across Canada and the United States to mobilize posters and advertising. Walter Hunter and George Henderson reminisce on past gatherings while Granville Barton discusses invitations and attendance for a county Lacrosse event with a focus on mobilizing a strong crowd and coordinated pre-works.
A fragmented note describes Orillia and Barrie coordinating efforts to present a garden and lawn display. It mentions horticultural beauty, various institutions, and awards for well kept lawns as part of yearly events.
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