12 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 12, 1901
Page
1
H H Otton and Son Five Points Hardware announces a forthcoming display of stoves, including coal and wood models. Highlights include the Grand Jewel Wood Cook Radiant Home and Souvenir Base Burner, plus Ning Steel stoves. Large stock north of Toronto, with in-store viewing and help choosing.
A young married man with extensive experience with horses and cattle and general farm work wishes a situation in Barrie or vicinity. Best of references. Address S. W. Examiner Office, Barrie, 37.
Local page notes a season closure at Peninsular Park Hotel on Saturday and town council resuming after the holiday. Barrie tennis players head to Bradford for a friendly tomorrow. several sermons and church notices appear along with local society items and minor incidents.
A cow on the track caused a fast express near Penetang to derail, throwing the engine and a baggage car into a ditch. Fifteen to twenty-five passengers were shaken and bruised. the crew survived with non fatal injuries. The wreck was cleared by 6 p.m. and the site cleaned by Tuesday.
Help wanted for a good smart boy to learn printing. Apply at once at The Examiner Office.
Wanted. Dozen strong young men eighteen and up to learn trades of iron piping and stone mounting at DRY Co Limited in Toronto. Apply in person for training opportunities and future employment.
A small parcel wrapped in paper bearing Simpson & Co Toronto was found near the G T R station on Thursday evening last. The owner may claim by proving property and paying for this advertisement. Apply to Mrs A Thours Ton, 40 Small St Barrie.
The Barrie Public School Board met Monday with all members present chaired by Capt. Cowan. Reports discussed boundary rules, caretaker changes, finances, roof repairs, school closings for a fair, and a plan to establish a formal teacher salary scale.
The Barrie Opera House will host F O Whitney and Edwin Knowles in a lavish Quo Vadis production. It features grand scenery, dresses, music, and advanced effects. Whitney paid fifty thousand dollars in London for the rights and the show has enjoyed long runs in major cities.
The financial District Meeting of the Barrie District Methodist Church was held at Elmvale on Tuesday with Rev. J J Redditt presiding and Rev John Locke as financial secretary. The circuit planned to raise four thousand dollars for missions this year. Rev W E Baker of Hillsdale preached to a large congregation and the Lord's Supper was administered afterward.
M W Bro K B Hungerford Grand Master of the Ontario Masonic Grand Lodge died at Victoria hospital London after a month long paralysis of the right side. His condition had shown slight improvement before his death on Monday morning and his transfer to the hospital occurred on Saturday.
A special Collegiate Institute Board meeting chaired by His Honor Judge Ardagh accepted the resignation of classical master Mr. Bennett with immediate effect, while twelve applicants were reviewed for the vacancy. A. L Aubin was appointed classical master at $750 annually. The board also approved an assignment of Hinch to a position in the Institute without an additional meeting. The Minister of Education proposed domestic science lessons for local schools, to be implemented by the Principal’s discretion.
In the Maple Hill residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ross at 3 p.m. Rev. Dr. McLeod officiated as Georgina Maconchy wed Dr. W. D. MacLaren. Twin sister Annie served as bridesmaid. Bride wore white silk organdie. groom accompanied by brother J A Maclaren. After a large reception the couple departed for a trip down the St. Lawrence.
Miss Louie Webb daughter of A A Webb J P and mayor of Chipping Noran Oxfordshire England married Mr D H Henman merchant Parry Sound in a ceremony led by Rev W Witten The bride wore old liberty silk trimmed with chiffon gold lace pearls and diamonds The bride was given away by F Brooks a near relative Bridesmaid Eva N Henman Groom’s brother Capt F Henman of Parry Sound assisted The ceremony featured two wedding marches and a chant The couple left for a tour of the northern lakes after breakfast at Brooks home
A quiet morning ceremony united Miss Jennie MacMillan and David J. Speers at the bride’s parents home. Rev Dr McLeod officiated at 11 o’clock, with bridesmaid Miss Jean MacMillan and brother Wright Speers in attendance. The couple honeymooned in Toronto and Buffalo before settling in Ivy.
In a three day Fall Assizes session there were no civil cases and only three criminal trials. All three juries disagreed, a county first, with defendants Angus Black Walter Simons and John Gray released on modest bail. The Grand Jury praised the Bee ton House of Industry but urged jail and heating improvements and better facilities for the insane and women, noting the hospital redesign progress and a new modern building is planned.
The Simcoe Foresters hold their annual regimental rifle matches at Spring Creek ranges Barrie on Friday September 20 with 240 dollars in cash and two silver cups. Entries close 6 p m September 19 with shooting starting 8 a m September 20. Prizes will be presented by Warden Wright in the County Council chamber at 7 30 p.m. Major J B MacPhee is range officer and Capt Maclaren secretary.
The Mayor seeks a Citizens' Reception Committee to greet the Simcoe Old Boys' Association during their visit on the 26th. All interested citizens are invited to attend the Council chamber tonight at 8 p.m.
Cash buyers can save 10 to 30 percent at Hinds' Old Store. Barrie’s fall stock includes New dress materials at 1.25, all wool frieze skirtings 7c, wide dress serges 25c, 75c lines cut to 50c, 25c fancy dress goods, large wool blankets 3.01, regular blankets 2.25, grey flannels 0. lie per yard, and big boot and shoe stock at wholesale prices. JC IRWIN invites shoppers to save.
G R Ford, longtime Barrie figure, sells his interest in the Five Points furniture firm to Alfred A Harkness, formerly of Toronto, as the strain of business and other duties become too much for him. The move marks a notable transition in a promising local enterprise.
The Band will present a local program this evening at the post office featuring 9 selections. Titles include March Mr Volunteer P Dresser Intermezzo L Rose K Ascher Overture Fra Diavolo Auoer Burgomaster G Laders plus songs Mary Dear Hamill Jersey Review The Mosquitoes Parade Ive a longing in my heart for you Louise Chas K Harris and Star Spangled Banner Save the King.
The Marks Bros No 1 Company began on Saturday with Paradise Regained, followed by The Rose of Kerry on Monday and a version of Under Two Flags last night, closing a satisfactory engagement. New songs and strong specialties, including a boy tramp sketch, boosted crowd appeal, confirming them as a popular priced show likely to draw large houses.
The Islay crew began a moonlight excursion to Strawberry Island on Monday with calls at Oro wharves. Reaching Hawk Stone they found too few passengers to cover costs, so the boat returned to Barrie and fares were refunded to travelers.
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