25 Sep 1902
Page 1
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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
1
A wide mix of town items covers elections turnout, school openings, church reopenings, sales and auctions, road questions, injuries, a fatal accident, and local society happenings. Names such as Chesnut, McDonald, Windsor, and Barrie surface amid notices, sports, and camp preparations for the 35th Regiment.
The Allandale society hosted a convention with dinner and tea at the church. Rev H Sree and Rev L McLean led sessions on Christian Endeavor and missions. New officers were installed, and next convention is set for Beeton. Court of Appeal meanwhile upheld a timber purchase contract dispute in Burton vs Plaptairs. Tennis visit to Orillia noted. barrie playhouse ad teases Rupert of Hentzau. Hockey club reorganization discussed. hospital readiness and local excursions listed.
The readable fragments describe a storefront inviting visitors to view stock and latest styles, with mentions of sales and fashion goods. The text is garbled but indicates a retail display and promotional tone typical of a department or millinery shop notice.
Miss Bertha and relatives visit in the Penetang region while Lottie Dusome returns from Toronto. Rev Dr Fothergill resigns from Orillia charity conference prompts travels to Chitayu. Dr McLeod and Rev Dean Teetae attend the Forty Hours at St Marys. Grose family takes Barrie Hotel possession and hosts old friends.
A special census by John Powell and John Weaymouth examines if the Rai House license is issued and completed. Pop figures from special assessors, Fletcher and others, show counts and values guiding the commission to grant a license if advisable amid community interest. A separate note reports a fruit dispute in Owen Sonadvertiser where a dealer faced acquittal over rotten peaches handled in large quantities. A Liberal demonstration planned for Oct 4 in honor of Hon E. B. J. Davis with Cabinet speakers and music on the grounds, plus special return rail fare arrangements.
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