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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
4
The article notes the May 99 1902 Barrie election context with Liberal leadership under G W Ross and attacks on the Opposition. It mentions readers learning results today, praises Liberal record, and condemns Opposition tactics. Local notes from Hawkstone include Union Convention success near Orillia and other community updates.
From Fergusonvale May 27 report several residents visited Phelpston picnic and local calls included Mrs. Jas. Cumming with Mr. Coffey. Annie Richardson attended a teachers convention in Orillia. Toronto visitors Jas. McGinnis and F. Toner spent holidays at home. Maggie Marley visited Midland. M Toner is seriously ill with pneumonia. J Kennox of Ivy visited Cassie Cumming. May 26 the annual RC picnic met expectations financially despite bad weather. Addresses were given by candidates including Hon. John Dryden.
May 36 entries show Miss Murphy visiting Tor onto and Mrs J C Morrison in the village. Toronto visitors include the Misses Cannon and Mrs McGaw. Edenv ale news mentions David Russell and W Free leaving for New Ontario, Charles Culham from Staynor visiting, and local improvements. A wind storm wrecked a barn and lightning struck Mrs Walton's house with no damage. Presbyterian picnic planned for Wasaga Beach around June 17. Edenvale cheese factory directors report good order. Mc Willson new cheese maker. J Roe named secretary. Edna and George Roo visiting from Barrie.
May 26 social roundup lists guests and visits across the region. Mrs C Buie visits daughter Mrs H Moore in Vespra while attendees include Annie Shaw Stayner Wilson and Miller Jack's Lake. D Ross Wellington Thompson Cookstown. Misa Moore Crow's Corners. Hath Craighurst. W McCullough Minesing. Miss M Jackman and Miss J Campbell Toronto visits. Rainey Minesing. Rogers Toronto with Mrs P Giffen. Harry Coleman John Parks Cookstown. D Smith Barrie. W Magee Kaiser and Lulu Newton Minesing. Grant pair hosts.
May 6 This week records several moves as Johnstone shifts his residence to the farm center and others relocate within nearby homes. Maxwell, an elder resident, died after eight days of illness and was buried at Angus Methodist cemetery. Also noted are visits, family arrivals from Toronto, and reunions after long absences in the village.
Craigvale and surrounding areas report social visits and family news. Miss Erma Dolmage visits to Ore. Miss N Risch from Vespra stays with Nelson cousins. Churchill concert draws a good crowd. Epworth League plans to visit Cherry Creek League. Parish services, weddings, and local incidents fill a busy May update. Notable items include a drawn football match Minesing 0 Minesing 0, and a quiet wedding for Louisa Theresa McJannett to William Emmerson Downs at Mrs McJannett’s home.
May 27 Lefroy notes: Mr and Mrs W Ralston visited Bartie Friday and returned Saturday. S S W King from across the lake visited his parents here last Tuesday. We regret to hear of the death o
The text describes using Scott's Emulsion to gain flesh, asserting that an ounce can lead to a pound and stimulate digestion so a patient can absorb ordinary food. It emphasizes that some flesh is necessary for health and suggests how to increase it.
Scott and Browne of Toronto advertise a product useful year round. The copy markets the item as beneficial in both summer and winter and promotes a price of 500 units and one dollar. It lists druggists as retailers in Canada.
Mrs Marshall of Barrie mother of Steve Marshall. Mrs Jes King moving into house vacated by Thornton Reid. many visitors and departures including Vera Grose May and Miss May. Wallabe holidays in Aurora. E B Hill in Bradford. many local churchgoers and family visits. storm with elm struck. Victoria Day visits by Samuel Knapp and Miss Kent. notes on Dr E D Washington and Miss Marion McLean marriage. Wm Potter's mill burned near the station. Bremner grove picnic with football draw. Tom Carter the Yorkshire humorist attracted crowds. A O U W concert planned June 4. funeral fire damage to Mr Cameron of Tiny.
Local store advertises a large stock of screen doors window screens gas stoves oil stoves refrigerators tea cream freezers rubber hose lawn mowers lawn rakes hose nozzles sprinklers watering cans at surprise prices. Shoppers urged to wait for weekly ar ar sale and consider buying now.
Goodheart's Bazaar advertises new Dinner Ware in Blue Green Pearl and Pink with 97 piece sets replacing small butter pots. It promotes a wide range of Toilet Sets and Jardiniers in many sizes at low prices, inviting customers to visit and discover bargains.
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