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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
4
The Barrie Examiner of October 31 1901 covers Conservative nominations in East Algoma and by elections in East Kent with no candidate, comments on Mebee and Whitney leadership, and praises Ontario remount efforts. It also notes Josefa Warresive as Alliston postmaster and urges preparations for the Winter Poultry and Produce Fair.
A historical essay laments youths leaving farms for city careers seeking wealth and honor. It argues homespun values, industry, and prudence on the farm build sturdier character and independence than crowded professions. Education is scrutinized as not the sole path to happiness or success.
The article recalls that since 1881 mob law killed 3,130 people in the United States, with 2,516 slain since 1885 including 1,678 blacks and 801 whites. It covers 25 states, notes a year by year decline to 101 in 1901 from 236 in 1892, and quotes a lawyer warning that lynch law could erode institutions, urging fair trials for all defendants.
An advertisement warns of counterfeit Menthol Plaster imitations despite the real popularity of The D. & L. Menthol Plaster. It claims to treat rheumatism and neuralgia and states the genuine product is made only by Davis & Lawrence Co. Ltd.
Oct 28 social highlights list visits by Elliott, Moir, Hickling, Mathews, Knapp, Henderson and Dunes. Several guests toured Sunnidale and Elmvale areas. Nearly all Edenvale district boys who attended the Phelpston ploughing match earned prizes, with C. R. Bennett winning the silver cup at Duntroon as best ploughman.
Oct 26 Mr Richardson of Apto gave a friendly call Sunday Miss Champion was guest of Mrs Thompson last Sunday Euphrem Champigne had an auction sale of his stock last Monday Percy Lamb is taking in the Pan American this week There was a dance at Mr Watley s on Thursday evening and a paring bee at Mr Bumstead s the same evening Potato digging is still the order of the day.
An old advertisement notes that loss of appetite and general debility can be quickly aided by a few bottles of The D. & L. Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil, manufactured by the Davis & Lawrence Co.
In St George s church Utopia on Oct 23 Edith Alma Connor daughter of Mr and Mrs Phillip Connor married John Watson third son of Mr and Mrs John McCann of the Essa seventh line Rev Dreyer officiated The bride wore white gandse trimmed with lace and carried a mixed flower bouquet After dinner for about fifty guests Mr and Mrs McCann departed for Toronto amid congratulations and best wishes The bride received many handsome and useful gifts.
An early ad promotes Pyny Balsam as a universal cough cure that soothes heals and works quickly stating it sells more each year and credits Perry Davis Pain Killer manufacturers. The language reflects period patent medicine marketing.
In Churchill on Oct 28 farmers work turnips during clear weather. Guests from Gilford include Mr and Mrs Jos Todd Ed Rothwell and Miss Ida Rothwell visiting Wm Thames. Red clover yields 25 bushels off six acres at 4 80 per bushel. Thomas Averill dies after long illness ending in cancer. Union fowl supper by Cherry Creek and Belle Ewart congregations draws large crowd. Rev Geo Davey of Toronto conducts lecture and sales raise over 50 after expenses.
World Wide is a weekly reprint from leading journals and reviews reflecting current thought in both hemispheres. Published by John Dougall & Son of the Witness, it has gained rapid readership for its breadth and readability. Fifteen cents for end of year, mail communications to Montreal publishers.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is touted as essential for life and health, claiming it restores vigor when apes fail and eases burdens of food and flesh. The ad touts its pleasant taste, lists prices 50c and 1.00, and credits SCOTT & BROWNE Chemists.
R J Hill has moved into his pew residence praised for its construction by contractor Mr Merrick of Newton Robinson. James Wright from Springfield Mass visited local friends. Rev Mr Dingman of Toronto and Mrs Dingman toured area guests of W F Grey and J Sharpe on the 22nd. Mrs R Little visited friends in Alliston. Fine weather reduced school attendance as potato digging kept children busy. Bethesda youths attended anniversary services in Alliston on the 20th.
Miss Maggie Nelson returns home from visiting friends in Collingwood. Rev G H and Percy Peacock visit their parental home. Miss Gracie from Barrie visits Miss Mabel Dickey. Mr Kneeshaw and Miss Maud visit sister Mrs Wilson Black. M B Peacock arrives from Fort Frances. Mrs Jeffry to General Hospital for treatment. Fowl supper earnings about $60 amidst wet evening. Mrs McKee visits Uxbridge. Illness of C R Peacock reported.
An old advertisement proclaims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop the cough and work off the cold. It promises a cure in a day with no cure, no pay and lists a price of 25 cents. The wording imitates period ad language and centers on a single medical remedy.
Mrs Jas Davidson and baby are visiting Mrs Mulholland Collingwood. Mrs Holmes Utopia visited Miss Maher Vina Hodgin and Alice Newell went to the city. Mr and Mrs Geo Scott of Collingwood visiting here. Mr and Mrs Wo Haines visited in Utopia. Robert Leggate and Mrs Deane wed in Stayner and will live on town line. About eighty guests at Mrs Charles McKinnon Flats party. A fatal tree-fall accident near the Lovering firm claims a young worker named David Ganton of Elmvale. Minnie Skelly and Thomas Bartlett wed in St Patrick's church with Rev Sweeney and others assisting. Reception and ball at groom's parents. Distances and guests listed from Barrie, Penetang, Toronto, New Lowell, Ottawa.
Jeremiah Redden a carpenter of Kingston Ontario suffered two years with back metism. Five bottles of Hall's Rheumatic Cure cured him completely. Blood purifier sold in ten day treatment bottles, price IV cents at drug stores or Dr Hall Medicine Co Kingston.
Barrie Music Store emphasizes leading stock in musical instruments and supplies from Whaley Royce Co Toronto. It offers Folio and Sheet Music in large varieties. If not in stock they will procure quickly. They have expanded fancy goods and advertise fair prices.
Heintzman and Co piano gains high regard for 53 years of quality. The firm was asked to build a piano for the royal train and received warm praise from the Duke and Duchess. Nine households, including J. F. Duff of Clover Hill, have welcomed a Heintzman piano or organ.
Advertisement notes liberal coverage at moderate cost for commercial and farm needs. Mentions 18 ly context.
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