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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary note references a household keeper and insurance matters in Barrie. Lacks clear names, dates, or actions. Provides minimal context pointing to domestic duties and risk coverage, needing fuller text for precise summary.
A house in Utopia suffered heavy damage from a blaze with charred walls and floor while J Gathbure and his son visited friends. The fire was extinguished after concerted effort. Reverend Shepherd of Coldwater preached at the Episcopal church Sunday morning.
Fitzgerald Bros register Toltes a thoroughbred stallion with notable mile times of 1 39 and 2 08 for a mile and a quarter. Injured limb prevented further races. Toltes, bred by Fitegerald Bros, was sold as a yearling for 8000 to Belmont and was nearly Tammany’s full brother, famed record breaker. They plan to stand him at their stable this season.
A damaged OCR ad promotes Celery Compound as a universal cure with claims of purity and prompt panel cures. It cites McLaren, a Barrie druggist, urging direct orders for aid in healing and mentions long standing attention to the remedy.
May 29 notes show Mrs Dyer visiting son Be Dyer in Floss and Mrs and Mrs A Pratt of Renwick spending Sunday with J Black. Derri Pratt ill in Spain. Percy Peacooks attended a price meeting at Weeton. Mrs Lennox of Toronto visited sister Mrs Duncan on the 24th. W Adams spent days at Ry McConkey’s. fireworks were main amusement on the 24th. Miss E Peacock of Toronto visiting brother Ry Peacock. Minnie Peacock entertained a school class at Doethutat Lefroy.
After a lingering illness Mrs Mogan died Saturday evening May 26 from paralysis. The notice laments the loss of a wife and mother of six and extends sympathy to her husband Pratt and family. It also reports Mrs Chas Robinson ill again and a school closed briefly in mourning as mothers and townsfolk grieve.
An extended, vivid account follows snowplows and a locomotive crew battling a massive snowdrift. The train faces a near standstill as shovels undermine the drift and engineers evaluate risks, finally advancing through a treacherous cut afterplanned honeycombing and trench work.
A fragmented clipping recalls diverse figures: a renowned clog dancer praised as a pioneer and longtime Barnum figure, Major Frederick Mahan of the engineer corps retires after 80 years of service, and Lady Pantcathis’s Washington departure triggers a $2,500 diamond gift fund. Colonel Girard of Neufchatel marks eightieth birthday, his daughter’s silver wedding, and granddaughter’s marriage in one day, provoking remarks on festive economy from friends.
The article describes various gown styles including satin ribbons at the neck and waist detailing. It notes new underwear trends with silk petticoats painted florals and ruffles, plus mixed colors and satin stocks.
Fragmented OCR text cites large figures on famine impact in India with millions aided, mentions taxed animals in Austria, potential gold industry effects in Johannesburg and age-related payments, and a vague aim for regional fiscal cooperation. Likely a clipped world brief with economic and policy references.
Local notice records employment or business reference for Bradley Garretson Co Limited in Brantford Ontario. No further readable details available about operations, contact points, or dates from the fragment.
Dalston notes report a 1 to 0 football victory over Edgar with strong play despite odds. Mention of injuries, hospital news, visits by Vaughan and Toronto residents, and residents Mrs Campbell and Mrs Emms updating health and family happenings. Pain-Killer advert fragment appears among local items.
May notes from Stroud mention Walker Leonard of Abe PLO visiting Toronto to spend time with his mother while others, including Mrs. Lennox, send greetings from Toronto. Maurice and Fred McCraw visit Antora then return, and Harry Greig sells his corrieae and blacksmith shops to Seg Reynolds of Stroud and Reynolds of Barrie. The column records bereavement with the death of Mrs Tobnaten and local changes in trades.
Brief listing notes active in port markets detailing soft cedar lumber lathes and shingles. Trade terms and items show on the dockside catalog with sparse pricing cues and commodity mentions.
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