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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 10, 1901
Page
5
The ad touts a tailor’s fitting service followed by a discount offer, promising roughly fifty percent off on the tailor’s price. It also advertises a special sale of ten dozen Kid and Mocha Gloves, regular 75c value, now 50c per pair, plus new fall caps.
Grenfel notes Minnie Holmes visits Muskoka. Mrs. H. Shaw of Toronto stays with her mother Mrs. A. Tracey. Herb Johnson spent Sunday in Tollendal. D. Dougherty plans moving to Michigan soon.
Sept 30: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aconley visited his home recently. Mrs. Bennet and daughter visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson entertained several youths last Wednesday. Mrs. Tuck and children visited her parents recently.
Sept 30. T Muir of Batavia N Y spent a week with his parente Miss Violet Garrett is spending a few weeks in Muskoka Miss Amanda Carson of Toronto visited at home last week R Carson had several sheep worried by dogs last week Mrs Vickers is recovering from an attack of inflammation Mr and Mr Muit spent Sunday in Wyevale
Local supporters praise Pyny Balsam for cough and cold relief with absolute certainty. The product is presented as safe and effective, urging readers to use it and claiming a guaranteed cure. Manufactured by the Perry Davis Pain Killer proprietors.
Mr and Mrs Rowe and Mr Mrs and Miss Adams visited in Thompson ville last week. Miss Luella Campbell Edenvale has returned home after spending a few weeks here. Miss Maud Tiffin has returned after summer in Longuissa Muskoka. Mr and Mrs Primrose visited Donald Ferguson's on Sept 22. Jabez Hines of North Dakota visited with his mother and relatives. Miss Minnie Cloughrey spent a few days with her sister Mrs R Parr. Miss M Campbell and Miss M Gilchrist Edenvale were guests of Miss M Campbell last week.
The advertisement promotes The D and L plaster by Davis & Lawrence Co Ltd, endorsed by doctors hospitals and clergy though some unscrupulous dealers claim a substitute exists. It highlights recommended use for stiffness pleurisy and related ailments.
Miss Annie Gill of Midland visited relatives here for a few days. Jno Garvin of Peterboro visited his mother and brothers at their home The Price. Mr and Mrs Merryfield of Chicago have moved to our neighborhood. Mrs M McGowan has given up housekeeping and will depart for Rathwell Man on the 15th. Mrs Chae Horton recently recovered from illness and returned home. Mrs S Gill visited her sister in Bradford. Miss Dodds of Barrie visits Miss Craig 3rd Line. Miss Stella Coutts visits Saurin. R Monteith moves his family to the former McGowan residence. Joseph and Arthur Garvin hosted friends last Friday. C M Hickling preached at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath. Rain caused no Children Day service in the afternoon. Midhurst sent a strong showing to Barrie Fair and won prizes.
Dalston scenes on Sunday with James Smith and sister from Midland staying with T A Robson. Crown Hill Epworth League visited the Dalston League Wednesday. Former Dalston residents H Clifford and sister return from Muskoka to reside here. Mrs Debenham hosted by Mrs J M Baldwin. Arch Jamieson of Barrie called on friends. Rev Douglas preached in Allendale. Dr Fred Hart of Sault Ste Marie visiting Dalston parents.
Sept 30 reports visitors from Toronto Moonstone and Dalston plus local calls. A typhoid recover is noted and several weddings and ms Miss Ludlow visiting. The Sunday worship marked the second anniversary of the Presbyterian church with Rev Dr Smith sermons. A tea fundraiser raised over 100 dollars as Edenvale residents shared in program and music.
Physicians warn October and November worsen rheumatic pain while Paine's Celery Compound claims to cure all forms of rheumatism by purging poisonous blood acids. The ad cites Mrs. J Vincé Barrie of Ontario who reports relief after six bottles and full recovery from sciatica and related pain.
Mrs J Johnson and son Herb spent Sunday in Alliston. Miss Fiora Money returned home from Barrie. Mr and Mrs H Shaw of Toronto are guests of Mr and Mrs A Tracey. Jno Walton is on the sick list. J Primrose of Minesing spent Sunday in Grenfel. R Hockridge was in Colwell on Sunday. James Duncan has gone to the Soo. Mr Grey, long blacksmithing here, moved to Midhurst. Miss Ida Prosser visiting relatives in Bellhaven and Toronto. Mrs McCulloch, exhibitor at Coldwater fair, won several prizes. Will and Herbert Tanner at canal work near Orillia.
Diamond Dyes have been a popular home dye for over two decades worldwide. The Diamond Dye Mat and Rug Patterns are sold ready for hooking on Scotch Hessian. Send your address to The Wells & Richardson Co. Limited Montreal to receive free design sheets.
Appeals are filed regarding the Orillia voters list entry numbered 327. The action seeks review of registration details and eligibility status, with notification to involved parties and a scheduled hearing date set by electoral authorities.
A New York broker lauds the Grand Trunk Railway after a Toronto to Portland trip in July and August. He commends uniform courtesy and attention by staff, noting the line’s facilities, and says he has persuaded friends to travel the same route. The letter reflects broad satisfaction with Grand Trunk service.
Collins once with the Grand Central Hotel Collingwood died last week at age 52. His passing leaves a quiet void in the local hospitality circle where he was known.
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