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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
4
Beocroft & U0. Bankers established 1879 transact general banking notes cashed or collected at favorable rates. We cash cheques drawn on any Bank in Canada or the United States. Sterling Exchange bought or sold. T. Beecroft, Manager.
Remittance terms state 1.00 payable in advance and 1.50 if not paid. Remittances should be made to J. A. MacLaren publisher of Tak Examiner in Barrie Ontario.
Barrie signals Lestin’s weekly estimate of at least 45 million dollars yearly to retain the Philippines. It notes a 10 percent profit on last year’s exports to the islands totaling 215,322 dollars and questions if such costs and profits justify continued rule.
The Tux Creemore Star reports political calm in West Simcoe. It names J. 8S. Duff as the probable Conservative nominee and suggests Independents may field H. Foreman of Collingwood if the Liberals fail to present a four man slate.
Col Sam Hughes, Conservative MP for North Victoria, says he found the Doukhobors industrious kind hospitable and very cleanly in person after a West tour. His praise contrasts with harsh criticisms of the group and reflects favorable testimony from a political associate.
At the Pan American horse show Canadians repeated their late victory in cattle. In Clydesdales total winnings were 395 dollars and all went to Canadian horses. Shires yielded 127.50 to Canada while thoroughbred stallions earned 87.50 for Canada. French Canadians took 225, all to Canadian breeders, with strong results across entries and breeds.
A South Ontario nomination meeting hears J W St John claim the Central Prison produced no twine and that the prison supply resembled American twine. The fact is the Independent Cordage Company runs the prison twine mill under contract at 8 cents per pound. Farmers ordered about one hundred tons after a season of fourfold demand.
The piece defends government action to keep the Independent Cordage Company in business, forcing it to buy twine on the open market to fill orders and pass inspections. Farmers are served by timely binder twine at reasonable prices, despite the company taking losses.
A provincial note argues school winter sports boost physical health and moral development. It warns idle gatherings tempt poor talk, praising football and baseball to channel pent up energy, urges girls to join games, and encourages boys to save a dime or more to buy a football and play freely.
Miss Maud Ludlow returns home from Burk's Falls while Miss Dixon of York Mills visits her sister at Roseland Farm. J. Robinson comes back from Regina area. Nellie Binnie visits Annie Miles. Presbyterians held a long prayer meeting, church still lit at 5 AM. S C Campbell plans move to Collingwood after leasing his farm. Mrs Moir and Mrs Argue of Allenwood visit Mrs S C Campbell.
A vintage advertisement extols blood as life and links health to rich blood nourished by food. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a remedy to restore vitality when blood is poor, claiming benefits for all ages. The copy lists TT & BOWNE Toronto as chemists and prices it at $1.00 at all druggists.
Oct 15 wedding news from New Lowell notes Luca of Toronto visiting brother Thomas Lucas. Mrs Ed Thompson listed as sick. Grand concert planned for 25th iist. Mr and Mrs Jardine of Cashtown guests of Mrs J Hughes.
Mrs W A Coulter fifth daughter of David Lewis Barrie died on the 14th instant in her 29th year after a four year battle with a fatal disease that baffled skilled doctors. Bright and cheerful in life she was happy in death. A large cortege followed the remains to St Pauls cemetery on Wednesday last.
The piece touts Pyny Raleam as the greatest modern remedy for coughs and colds with quick, certain cure claims. It notes 250 dealers and credits Perry Davis Pain-Killer proprietors for its manufacture.
Oct 21 items report Mies E Todd nursing an injured arm G C Allan improving Geo Melcomson starting work painting the Presbyterian church Churchill is a horse venue H G Boag placed in Lyon Stew art and Gen Bobs races at the Pan American Death claims Mrs Robs Adame Lefroy on Oct 18, with sympathy extended to the family.
A fragmented ad urges noting leaving home to buy The D. and L. Menthol Plaster guaranteed to cure tackache headache and stitches. It promotes genuine product by the Davis Lawrance Co. Ltd.
Oct 21 update notes a chicken supper at the Methodist church on Oct 23. Mrs Sweet returns from Hamilton. Walter Gray departs Barrie for Lady Smith with peers gifting a gold watch chain. Mrs C T Barragay and children visit Jos Edwards in Belleville.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in a day with no cure no pay, priced at 25 cents.
Oct 16 records show Leslie Smith of Barrie visiting Milford Andrews, W J Andrews hosting Rev Paul of Hawkstone and friends, Hugh Rolley Jr marrying last week, D Cochrane welcoming a young son, anniversary services and a fowl supper, Alfred Pringle with diphtheria, and H Brown slowly recovering from illness.
October 21 item notes fine weather, H A McCullough ill but not serious, death of Mrs Robt Adams of Lefroy mourned, George James of Belle Ewart ill with typhoid, farmers gathering roots, Mr Fitsdean visiting W C W McCullough, S Spillett shipping googeberry bushes to E D Smith Winona, possible matrimony hinted, Nantyr progressive, Spillett’s strawberries praised, T C McCullough and Watt Ralston travelled to Buffalo, Mrs Dr Little and Mrs Wallace Slown departed for the Pan-
W C Switzer of Harrowsmith Ontario suffered sciatic rheumatism for ten years. After trying many remedies he used six bottles of Dr Hall’s Blood Purifier and was completely cured. The medicine is sold in ten day bottles for 50 cents at drug stores and by The Dr Hall Medicine Co Kingston Ont.
Oct 8 postmaster resignation sparks talk of a new appointee. Johnstone adds 30 hives to his bee collection. Dan McCarthy leaves for Port Arthur. Louie Desjardine and sister Augus tine return to town. Dan Cunningham and Will Daley visit Gravenhurst. Mrs Jos Scott returns from Bracebridge. Miss Maggie Dumond visits Barrie. Miss Esther McManus stays with Mrs Will Wallace. Frank Wray visits Churchill on Oct 15. Jessie Davidson goes to Barrie for work. Lucas brothers attend Lucas-Paton wedding at New Lowell. Flats schoolhouse and Mr Doherty’s house near completion. Doner of Creemore moves a barn for Wm Scott.
Ad copy style note of a pretty baby as ep and chubby. Promotes Scott's Emulsion as a product giving plumpness with adequate dimples, implying health benefits for infants.
Miss Jessie Paton visits Claremont and Miss Lily Coutts returns from Toronto. Mr and Mrs D. M. Coutts visit Mrs Jos Edwards. News notes the death of A Gill of Midland aged 64 from Brights disease, formerly of Paris Ont, body taken there for interment. Sympathies extended. Walter Black returns from Agawa. Lizzie Black visits Medonte friends.
A funeral notice of sympathy from L. C. L. No. 605 Craigvale dated Sept 4 1901 expresses condolences to Mrs. Samuel Latimer and family for the death of brother Samuel Latimer a loyal 41 year member and trusted Orangeman. The message wishes comfort from the Grand Master and notes his obituary like remembrance and faith. Signed by James Black Wa Brown and Latimer committee.
Barrie Music Store highlights its large and carefully selected inventory of musical instruments and sheet music from Whaley Royce Co. The shop claims the largest stock and promises procurements on short notice for items not in stock, with updated fancy goods and competitive prices.
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