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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1908
Page
5
The advertisement urges shoppers to buy furs only from a trusted dealer whose reputation ensures fair dealing. It promises to earn the customer's trade by taking pains to deserve it and invites people to visit the shop.
In South Simcoe and surrounding areas Lennox Campbell wins majorities in multiple townships including Bradford Beeton and Tecumseth while scattered results show Campbell ahead in most districts with votes ranging from small majorities to double digits. Local totals mention 689 and 854 as figures among others.
Monday council session shows a business tone as absentees are noted. Decisions grant Chris tian Hall rental for Nov 7 8 9 and permit tree cutting and tree trimming near Mekaster Penetang. The finance report totals 1084.30 while snow ploughing boundaries are set and town team duties limited.
A discussion extols a steady vote for the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal, arguing the paper delivers good value at one dollar a year. It claims the publication already reaches most homes and would be missed if absent.
Obituaries from Dalston Ontario record Anthony Kent Sr and his family, noting a long life starting in Cornwall 1428, migration to Canada in 1851, several marriages, farm life near Dalston, and seven children lost to illness. Also recorded are John Armson's death at 78, public service in West Gwillimbury, and deaths of Mrs John Anderson and Anthony Keat Jr and Robert Milbee on Nov 1 in Dalston.
A buyer notes a range of coats described as med with velvet and cloth strappings and buttons and very well made. The goods are priced from 4 50 up to 6 50, suggesting a mid priced clothing offering.
We have opened up a magnificent assortment of Silk and Net Blouses featuring favored models in diverse designs and color effects. New Browns and Blues offered in Swiss Selling at 4.00, 4.50, 4.90, 5.00, 6.00 and 6.50.
Heavy Wool Hose in all sizes, smooth yarns, elastic ribbed finish and bright appearance. Super Cashmere Hose for ladies, best Lilean wool, seamless font, elastic top, stamped all wool and embroidered Vickers Values. Large quantity manufactured for this store, selling loads. Buy stockings here and you’ll return.
A Barrie store touts a large stock of ladies coats with wide range from seven to twenty one dollars. They claim unmatched style and assortment, with modern trimmings such as silk braid and buttons, and prices discounting any Barrie rival.
Credit Sales list upcoming farm auctions in Essa Innisfil Oro and Flos regions. John Ferguson John Corbett Andrew Grant and Fred Robertson sell farm stock cattle horses and implements with sales at 1 pm over several dates in November. W A McConkey acts as auctioneer.
Grand Trunk Railway System issues single fare return tickets between all Canadian stations and to Detroit Port Huron Buffalo Black Rock Niagara Falls and Suspension Bridge N Y. Valid Nov 6 7 8 and 9 with return on or before Nov 10 1908. Obtain tickets from any Grand Trunk Agent. Rev Dr Witten arrives home from England and will be given a church reception tonight.
Special arrangement lets readers obtain Busy Man's Magazine and The Barrie Examiner for one year at 2.50 to Jan 1 1910. Regular Busy Man's price is 2.00. The magazine curates the best from the world press with original Canadian Cant articles. Readers are urged to subscribe to stay informed on current topics.
Manufacturer liquidation advertises large stock of frillings in White Hale Blue Pink and nar row varieties. About 300 boxes Nar row Frillings four per box and 80 boxes Fancy Frillings three per box in multiple colors. Yard frill stock offered at varied prices from 10c to 15c per frill.
A local millinery advertises hats with unusual, distinct styles and zero extra cost for securing individuality. It touts very few duplicates per style and urges customers to buy there for originality and smart fashion.
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