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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
1
Auction warning for Lot 1 West something seeks bidders. Public notice cites Mrs Wellingtoa as owner and a property sale to settle debts. Details are incomplete but list includes payment terms and location.
A wide mix of town news, events, and notices from Barrie includes marriage and social notices, horse racing references, motorcycling club activity, clergy engagements, concerts, and local business ads. Items mention Walter Urry, W. J. Carriag, the Dyment Stables, Elf, and upcoming May events at Guthrie Church with ticket details.
Fragmented notes recount a trip through Western Canada by Mrs Singe Marta and mentions of hospital care for a patient at Sentral School. Several obituaries and family updates appear, referencing Mrs HyeYoung Brock Street Montreal departure, a nephew's death near Kimberley, and J B Hambly's travel to Drayton for a funeral.
The report notes Stella Chittom taking charge of the Primary Dept at Burton Ave School. It mentions vacancies and staff actions, including resignations, loaned positions, and a May inspection, with notices on exams, pay, and the Penny Bank deposits. It records attendance and remarks from board members and officials, plus a motion regarding vaccination programs and teacher certification requirements.
All automobile owners are invited to attend a meeting in Police Court tomorrow Friday at 4 p m to organize a local motor club for Barrie and area. Municipal officials urge participation.
The opening of the Now Jury Biltings at the Court House on Monday drew cheers from Mercelian Lethon who praised an outsider from the former County Bar. Crest elche, President of the County, delivered the bar address and welcomed attendees.
F A Gaby chief engineer reports towns using hydro power pay varying rates for street lighting. Differences show Bramptom New Hamburg Galt Guelph Ingersoll Midland and others per 100 or 75 Watt rates. The piece notes public concern and judicial remarks on fair pricing and potential public interest.
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