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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR item notes Jas Simpson of Hants visiting or spending time with Gaoler Sissons, tied to a historic or ceremonial context. Contains limited readable names and a cryptic description implying a stay or association during a named period.
A new daily paper named the Morning Post will begin in Hamilton in early June. Hamilton has not had a morning edition since the Spectator Company discontinued theirs years ago. The paper aims to be independent and politically independent, with telegraphic news to cover a wider field than the current evening papers. It is expected to take the place of local Toronto morning papers in many communities, and well wishes are offered for its success.
The May 29 banker's picnic on the 94th was a well attended and financially successful event. The evening concert also drew a pleasing crowd and a favorable financial outcome. Hyperfoot B. Ay returns to Michizen after a painful accident. he is home regaining. Miss Preston of Toronto visits on the 24th. Alisa Terry visits her aunt Mrs Degeer. R. Adams of Toronto plans to stay at home on the 24th.
Fragmented OCR text lists various Humphreys remedies with strange numbers and terms. Appears as a catalog of tonics and cures for dyspepsia sea sickness and digestive issues, including odd spellings and misread lines. Names, prices, and product codes are interwoven with unclear phrases.
The annual District Meeting of the Bar eta espera area was held at the Methodist church in Coldwater. Rev. Jes. Young preached on spiritual plan and grace. Reports from all stations showed solid support for connexional funds and the Twentieth Century Thanksgiving Fund.
A Sunday grade children exhibit titled Band of Hope featured varied collections and tasteful arrangements. The pageant highlighted local blooms and school projects with entries named Cooper, Harey Job, Feasio, Ada Guan, and Delton Tipping among others. Teams presented horses and livestock displays, drawing praise from attendees.
Reports from Banat dated May 30 1900 describe a Sunday parade led by the Collegiate Cadets and battalion band at St Vincent's Park. Rev Walter Witten preached on obedience courage and endurance citing Canadians in South Africa as example. Large crowds attended the parade and park service amid varied local notes on power workers strikes and town finances.
Fragmentary report notes Dandyte spoke to Wise about a sudden event on a date labeled as 16 Datyie. Details are unclear but the item records a notable dialogue or proclamation amid unsettled local affairs.
An ornate Barrie advertisement proclaims The Double Store as biggest and best for furnishings clothing dry goods hats and caps dress taking millinery items, highlighting a wide selection and retail prominence.
The piece asserts that mercantile success rests on store service and quality for all ages. It argues big stores must test, educate, and save dollars, claiming the core truth is that large business thrives only when customer needs are met across age groups.
Tweed suitings at 25 cents a yard and wide ranges of import lines from a quarter to a dollar. Skirts and underskirts in black and color, mercerized fabrics, and shirt waists attractively priced. Parasol imports from 50 cents to 3.50, dress making department active under Miss Murphy and Miss Wish. Summer millinery arrivals from major centers set the pace for the coming season. customers invited to inspect and order.
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