03 Oct 1901
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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
1
A large white Yorkshire sow strayed from premises on the 28th. A reward is offered for her return and a warning is issued against retaining her. Contact W are in black, Stroud.
A fragmentary notice indicates a dispute over ownership of a horse tied to lot 16 in Uy Tanisfil. The document hints at possible claims by the owner and concerns the horse and tied issues, with no clear dates or full names readable.
On or about June 1 101 a red and white two year old steer a pure white yearling steer a brindle yearling heifer and a red and white yearling heifer were taken from premises Lot 17 Con 6 Vespra Reward offered by Fred Carson Barrie P O 40 3 for information leading to recovery.
H. H. Otton & Son offers fancy stand lamps from 1.00 each plus hanging and hall lamps. See their show window this week for the newest designs direct from factories in the United States. Call and view the selections.
Lawrence's Fair offers 30 day specials on dinner sets and toilet sets. Prices include 38 cent to 13.49 dollar ranges with 97 piece gilt and 100 piece china sets in assorted colors blue green helio tropes pink and brown.
Local store proclaims a wide lamp sale with parlor lamps at 89e each and up to 10.00, plus hanging lamps and a broad stock of fancy glassware and household wares. Includes special lines in combs toys and other items with 5c to 25c tables.
The Guy Bros Minstrels visit the Opera House next Thursday with new members and a refreshed lineup. The company is described as having first class performers and updated material for the show.
Regular meeting of the WCTU set for next Monday at 3 p m. J R Thompson of the Barrie Creamery judged dairy produce at Orillia fair. Rev D B Harkness conducted service at Minesing and baptized two. Raymond Mitchell to head bake shop at Leonard’s. Central Simcoe Conservatives to meet at Elmvale with A B Thompson to be renominated. Rev Geo McKinley led anniversary services in Coldwater. Arthur Bowen dies in Fernie after typhoid. survived by wife, children, and siblings. Rally Day at Collier Street Methodist Sunday school with new Home Department planned. Jno McEachern of Elmvale arranging Fenelon Falls branch bank for J C McKeggie & Co.
Henry J. F. Sissons of Fort Frances Ont barrister at Osgoode Hall wed Annie Constance Kerr daughter of the late W H C Kerr at St Barnabas Anglican Ottawa. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Thorne Bailey with relatives present. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride's mother's home on Gilmour Street before the couple left for a brief tour of American cities and return to Fort Frances.
J C Irwin offers a Money Saving Store promotion at Five Points Barrie featuring 35 percent savings on Ladies jackets and caps, 20 percent on dress materials, 15 to 25 percent on hosiery gloves and blankets, 20 to 25 percent on corsets, 15 to 80 percent on men’s underclothing shirts and accessories, 20 percent on boots and shoes, with Calder’s Fine Clothing at 65c on the dollar. Includes $2 to $5 savings on fine suits and overcoats.
Major Bruce newly joined the Benedicts was honored by County Council members and friends on Thursday night. Councillors presented a cut glass and silver cake dish crafted by Messrs. Graham and Jupp. The gathering included songs and stories, making a pleasant couple of hours. Mrs. R J Robertson of Winnipeg is visiting Mrs. A J Carson.
The Central Simcoe Agricultural Society reports Barrie Fair 1901 exceeded all prior years in exhibits and receipts. Attendance reached a record level with the Old Boys and schoolchildren admitted free, boosting subscriptions by over 200 dollars. The event featured bands, a public procession, and improved displays in cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry, and fine arts. notable wins included Ayrshire stock and best beef herd.
Local displays by Park & Harkness and Hughes Bros. showcase high quality upholstered furniture and a full service laundry with modern equipment and careful garment care. Buck’s Happy Thought Ranges and Grand Jewel stoves attract attention along with Newcombe pianos praised for tone and stability. The Paris Exposition award underscores Canada’s piano craftsmanship.
More than six hundred Simcoe Old Boys and families returned to Barrie for a homecoming marked by crowds, speeches, and a grand reception. The procession of officers, council members, and locals filled the square as Mayor Gowan read a warm address, praising loyalty, Empire service, and the county’s achievements. Speeches from Nesbitt, Mills, and other dignitaries celebrated bridges to the past and the county’s ongoing progress, with Barrie lauded as a premier Canadian town. Decorations along Dunlop Street featured arches, cedar adornments, and flags, creating a festive backdrop for the event on September 23, 1901.
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