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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
4
The Ms 4A KETS wheat futures closed higher with July wheat and July corn up modestly. Reports from Liverpool and New York dairy markets show mixed firmness in oats, bacon, and cheese prices with steady to firm tones across several staples.
Ad copy extols Queen Quality shoes as exceptionally satisfying for appearance, comfort, and value. It claims other shoes at the same price exist but none match this pair in eye appeal, foot comfort, and purse-friendliness, inviting readers to try them without obligation.
In Barrie Ontario a generous public spirit is praised for adding a new beauty spot at the Louisa and Dunlop street junction. The owner and Mr Strathy who contributes 160 support the project, earning the town’s thanks. The piece also weighs in on fraternal societies and insurance, urging prudent oversight of any unsafe practices while noting no immediate alarm about well managed groups.
An illustrated 12 page issue promotes Barrie as a thriving summer resort and commercial hub. Publisher J A MacLaren earns praise for the paper’s attractive appearance while local figures Renfrew Mercury and H E Brownlee are noted for contributing coverage and historical context. The edition highlights state depictions, attractions, and the town’s growth as a destination.
May updates from Gilford and nearby communities mention Ethel Ross recovering in home after Toronto trip, Gordon Malcalin returning from medical college, Arch Campbell building a summer cottage, and increasing Sons of Temperance membership. Frosts hit the district over the weekend. Geo Newell and Eliza Newell visiting locally. McCann laying a stone foundation. James Beckerton starting a residence. Jos Todd in Aurora. Bradford team won a local Friday baseball match. Annie Doolittle hosted a gathering. Mr and Mrs J Broley visited Frank Sawyers. Miss McLeod of Toronto oversees sister’s care.
Residents note family visits, a praised temperance sermon by Rev Sanderson, a horse incident near Barrier, local trades such as Emms selling ops and Lavender’s accident in Barrie Hospital. Maudie Luck ill, E A Bells cheese factory begins season, Savona Luck welcomed a daughter May 16. Dement Securities Loan firm announces $240000 authorized capital and $647800 paid up capital.
May updates show Mrs and Miss MacIntosh of Allandale guests of Mrs D Peacock. Brown family of Midherst visited Mr Wright. Calder family spent time with Walter Stonen. Shannon and Averil of Barrie visited Robert Shannon. Allan Leonard rests after Barrie work. May 21 James White improves her house with rough cast. Richie Debenham doing the work. Earl Hart of Toronto spent Sunday at home. David Beath improving. Drory on her farm digging a well. Balmer on sick list. Walker Drory of Montreal visiting. Mrs Saunders of Collingwood visiting Mrs James Johnston. May 12 Mrs Thompson returned home with her daughter John McGill of Midland. Mabel Martin returned from a pioneer visit to Toronto. Mrs McJennett returned from Brampton. Rev A J Paul exchanged pulpits with Rev P N Jones. Rose Frawley of Orillia spent a few days in town. Annie Clarke visiting locally. Mabel Turner left for visits to Midburet and other places.
An advertisement notes presents for weddings from a top line of giftmakers featuring fine cut glass, silverware, clocks, and related items. It promises new goods bought specially for wedding gifts, says prices are reasonable, and highlights a large variety to choose from.
May 22 reports Mr and Mrs W Brooke and daughter of Allandale visited Mr Scott. a service was held Sunday at 10.80. Farmers in the area finished seeding. A George Hart dance was a success with W Wilson providing music and B Johnson as floor manager. Miss Ethel Hockridge is out again after la grippe. Nearby guests from Barrie visited Mrs Hockridge.
May 21 May 21 Mr and Mrs Anx J Buie of Collingwood spent Sunday with relatives here Henry Gibson of Brantford spent a few days with his brother Robert or this place John Ainthie putting an addition to his house which add greatly to the improvement of his place Thomas Risebrough was the guest of Callinghood friends one day last week Grogan of Toronto is visiting his sister Mrs W Watson John Magee spent a couple of days in Barrie recently The regular monthly meeting of the Women s Institute was held at the home of Mrs Geo Cordon Wednesday for last week Mr and Mrs Wiggins and family attended the funeral of Mrs Wiggins sister Mrs Orr of Glencairn last Monday Our deep sympathy is extended to the bereaved husband and little children in the loss of a loving wife and devoted mother
Richardson family hosted on Sunday with activity around Miss Hart and Miss Jennings Richardson visiting Tiny and Elmvale friends. Various locals including Miss Maggie Johnston and Miss Maude McFadden are mentioned with health, travel to Toronto, and farm seeding status noted.
May visits include Miss EB Webb of Edenval and Mrs Alex Spiers party in Singnampton. L Percy Kitching and daughter from Bare joined friends. Miss Hughes of Supindale stayed with Mizg Brigge. Geo Jones cut finger badly on a small saw. Moore suffers a severe blood poisoning attack. An extremed friend Richard Jones is mentioned as improving.
Real estate notice listing multiple properties near Barrie Ontario. Farms include 1 to 2 storey dwellings with outbuildings, land from 12 rooms to 22 rooms, and various outbuildings. Terms available. inquire for complete details from local general agent J N Brown in Ontario.
The week brought several local incidents including a large bear killed by Chat Hart and two cows killed by lightning near Thomaston. Bridge builders finished the Midhurst span and headed towards Hobart to work on another project. A funeral notice details John Johnston of Pittsburg, 28, who died after Brights disease, with LOF and IOOF affiliations and a Barrie pallbearer list.
Market notes list items and prices for rye buckwheat alsike clover seed red clover seed wool hides and tallow. Entries cover unwashed wool boot hides cured beef hides rendered tallow calfskins lamb skins and sheepskins horse hides and horse hair with date and location Barrie.
Albert Stewart, identified by farmer Merricon, faced a preliminary hearing after an alleged attempt on Angus Morrison. Morrison, struck by gunfire, survived with injuries leaving him unable to fully use one arm. Doctors termed the escape miraculous as Morrison testified about the suspect lifting and firing at him. Canadian cattle sell well at Avonmouth auction with prices ranging from £18 to £18 per head.
British markets steady as American quotes hold firm across regions. Toronto live stock reports May 22 show cattle receipts 1626 with price ranges from about 3.50 to 4.25 for common stockers, veal calves heavy with prices 5 to 7 per cwt, hogs mixed, and east Buffalo bids firm for steers and weaker for hogs and sheep. New York and Chicago markets mirror steadier feel with cattle, calves, and sheep pricing remaining cautious but stable.
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