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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1901
Page
1
A local retailer promotes a large selection of used items offered in exchange for pews and other goods. The advertisement emphasizes a big assortment and inviting customers to visit for deals and prices.
For New Stoves we have the largest assortment in Barrie and sell Buck's Happy THOUGHT RANGES and Raprant HOME BASE BURNER COAL STOVES. Also featuring THE SOUVENIR RANGES AND HEATERS, THE GRAND JEWEL Cook STOVE, Canada's leading stove for wood with a perfect baker and one piece sheet steel oven. Full line of hardware at lowest prices.
Advertises 97 piece blue green and helio trope gilt dinner sets from $7.50 to $6.98 and 100 piece porcelain sets from $13.49, plus 10 piece toilet sets. Also shows fancy parlor lamps from 8 1 2 to 10 dollars, assorted glassware, silverware, stationery, combs, soaps, brooms, tinware and 10c 15c 20c 25c tables.
Town Hall hosts an aid event on Tuesday December 10 from 3 pm to 10 pm. Sale of work candies ice cream and other treats plus a high tea from 5 30 to 7 30. Music and speeches follow. entrance 10 cents at the hall.
George Whitebread, Barrie’s oldest resident at 91, died Friday morning at his son John’s Bradford street home after a hearty breakfast. A native of Four Elms England born 179- not provided in text. he moved to Canada in 1840, settled in Barrie, and worked as a carriage and wagon maker on Collier street before retiring 15 years ago. Survived by three sons and two daughters, burial was in Union Cemetery with grandsons and great grandsons as pallbearers.
A list of performers consenting to take part in the Royal Victoria Hospital entertainment on December 10 includes Misses Bingham Whitely Campbell McDonald Lawrence Scott and Grahan and Messrs Boys Dr Arnall Watson W R King Rey H D Cameron.
Ratepayers please remember that the last instalment of taxes will be due on Monday December 2 1901. Do not leave off payment till the last day or two.
Grand Trunk offers first class single fare to Barrie with return from Uriilia Penetang Stayner Beeton Bradford and intermediate points Excursion tickets valid Dec 17 afternoon trains and Dec 18 on regular trains Return to any regular train Dec 19 Prize lists available from secretary J H Bennett or committee
The Elizabeth St Methodist Church holds anniversary services on Sunday next, Dec 1. Rev. Mr. Locke of Orillia preaches both morning and evening. Rev. T. Ingram of Coldwater presides at the Jillia church. Gertrude Gibson dies in Toronto Western Hospital after typhoid followed by pneumonia. Funeral from Peel Street grandfather Jas Cross residence to Stroud cemetery.
Next Sunday marks the first Sunday in Advent and the anniversary of the Reformed Episcopal Church there. A special morning service and sermon will recount the church’s history and purpose, followed by communion. Four Advent Sundays will feature gospel sermons each night. Watch for the Lord’s coming.
The Baptist Church held its annual meeting on the 20th with wide notice urging attendance or messages. Former members and pastors were invited to share greetings and reminiscences, several addresses and music selections were presented, and a choir anthem was well received. The thank offering totaled nearly $50.
The Epworth League of Collier Street Methodist Church led a literary evening with a devotional, a vocal solo by Miss Strong, and a debate on whether a business man should have a college education. Positive by McBride and Davidson, negative by Parker and Tyrer, all from the Collegiate Institute. J W Mackey of the Metropolitan League, Toronto, gave a pleasing address. The Ladies Entertainment and high tea fundraise for the Hospital were urged for the Tuesday event at Town Hall, 25e.
From 10c to 40c off on lines at the cash store with 25 to 40 percent discounts. Rubbers men women children 30 to 40 off. Boots and shoes at wholesale prices 1.40. Freize skirting 75c. Hosiery gloves mitts underclothing shawls and toques 25 percent off. Men’s underwear shirts scarves ties and clothing cheapest in Canada. Ladies jackets and caps 25 to 50 percent off. Irwin’s store 6 and 8 Dunlop Street near Five Points.
The Allandale Presbyterian Church opened on Sunday November 24 with capacity crowds despite bad weather. Rev. W R McIntosh preached, Dr McLeod and Rev Churchill spoke at the afternoon session, and Methodist neighbors shared in the day. The new 33 by 55 foot building seats 300, features amber glass rose windows, basswood ceiling, electric lighting, and a modern Gurney furnace in a finished basement. The project cost 4300 dollars with over 2500 already subscribed, designed by W H Croker of Orillia and built by W B Taylor of Allandale.
The Allandale Presbyterian congregation reports the new church is a model building with a strong, harmonious spirit between Barrie and Allandale. Officers include Elders C Catcher D Cameron K McLennan sr and G W Heard with managers W Culross sr Alf Young Geo Cowie sr J M Bothwell K McLennan Jr Ed Shear J Archer Thos Campbell and Thos Anderson. Continued on page 4.
Skating season opened at the rink last night. Court Robin Hood initiated fifteen new members. W C T U plans a meeting next Monday at 3 pm. Tea blends offered at 25 35 45 and 60c. Hoskey Bros. Cigars Kismet and Lucky Strike advertised. Tax land sale proceeds totaled 705.84. Premiums with Family Herald and Weekly Star viewable at THE EXAMINER office. Charles Arthur sold his Shanty Bay business to Edward. moving to Midland around Dec 1. Dick Cooper fined $1 and costs for stealing a dog. Markham Checker Club to meet Barrie in a long delayed match tonight. Keenan saw Allandale Presbyterian church. studio open for tours. Union Thanksgiving Service speakers Harkness and Pedley. service at 11. Pedley absent at Ministerial Association. temperance discussion held. Louis S. Vair greenhouses attract flower lovers. chrysanthemums valued over 800. Mrs A W Nash of Portland died in North Bay from paralysis. funeral at Beeton attended by Arthur and Thos Nash. 1000 dressed hops wanted in November December by Brown & Co Barrie.
Charles E. McDermott sues Geo W L Hickling to recover 306.88 overpaid on an 1885 mortgage on Wm Hickling Sr. The dispute hinges on 1890 and 1892 payments, a disputed receipt, and an 1895 agreement fixing principal at 1159.44. Executrixes of Wm Hickling and Hickling estate named as co-defendants after the suit shift. Judgment reserved in Robertson’s court.
The finest musical attraction of the season drew one of the smallest houses, though the Fadettes delivered a superior performance. Mrs Renck Wilczek, the solo violinist, proved a virtuoso, Miss Rogers showcased a rich soprano, and Miss Lina Hartman impressed as a clever child impersonator. Officials note the disappointing turnout as W. J. Sutherland visited Owen Sound Chapter and Meaford.
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