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Newspaper
Barrie Examiner
Location
Barrie, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
4
An old advertising snippet proclaims a general banking business established in 1879. It touts cashing or collecting at favorable rates, ability to cash cheques drawn on any bank in Canada or the United States, and Sterling exchange bought or sold.
The Barrie Examiner notes pricing for subscriptions at $1.00 in advance or $1.80 if unpaid. Remittances are to be sent to J. A. MacLaren, publisher, Barrie, Ontario.
Government sets November 28 as Thanksgiving Day in Ontario. Wealthy patron Goldwin Smith donates 10,000 dollars to the Toronto University library in tribute to himself and in memory of King Alfred, celebrated restorer of English learning.
Mrs Gray of Burks Falls visits her mother Mrs Robinson at Oakland Hill. Joseph Rinehart returns from the Northwest reporting good crops and good health. Crown Hill youths attend a dance at Mr Simpson's Shanty Bay. Rev Mr Westney of Allandale preached here Sunday evening and Mr Teney filled in at Allandale.
Mrs J Reynolds visits her mother Miss Minnie Richardson of Apto at Mrs Thompson's. Miss Carrie Hornsby visits sister Mrs Bovair at Depot Harbor. Farmers expect to finish threshing this week. Local youths attended Harry Lindley concerts in Penetang. Mr and Mrs E Lamb, Mrs Hornsby, and Miss Marshall were guests of Mrs Thompson last Saturday.
Sept 16 notes from Churchill report visitors to Robt Sproule and Rev J A Rose, Miss Blanche Bennet guest, Rockliffe moved to Beaver ton, silo filled and corn cobbed. Revival crowds at Cherry Creek and Churchill Baseball Club forms with officers Robi Malcomson secretary Wm Kirkpatrick treasurer Howard Allan patron Mr and Mrs S W Moore captain Walter Allan. Born Sept 15 1901 to Mr and Mrs J E Miscampbell a daughter.
Sept 24 notes report H Hughes at Cherry Creek and Miss B Sawyer visiting J Hughes. Herb Wallace smiles after wife presents a baby boy. Miss M Nelson on extended visit to Collingwood. Policeman Black on holiday at home. A quiet house wedding at W Mulholland's linked Edna Mulholland and B Cunningham of Sault Ste. Marie. Couple depart for Toronto. Open Division 8 C T Monday night.
The text notes Mies E. Wallace at J. W. Black's on Sunday. It reports the death of E. Maneer in Winnipeg last Saturday. Also mentions Mrs. Nancy Webb on the sick list, Mrs. Lot Webb returning to Allandale after visiting locals, and Mrs. McNab returning to Collingwood after visiting here.
Farmers finish Fall wheat seeding mostly between Sept 8 and 13. The two Gardiner sisters from Virginia visited at Wm Scott and G Sharpe. Wm Foster family moved to Barrie for hospital operation. Teacher R Little reappointed for next year after six years of satisfactory service. Bethesda church to hold anniversary services Oct 6 with a fowl supper Oct 7. R Ferguson and family moving to Cartwright Oct 1 after buying his father’s farm. Mrs. Nack and son of Colorado visiting Mrs. R J Hill.
Miss Jenny Spillett returns from Toronto after visiting her sister Mrs. Joe Robinson. Bass catchers Dick Spillett and Percy Campbell report a fine mess off Cedar Point. Rev. John Power’s nephew H A McCullough visited Chatsworth. A funeral service reflected public sorrow over the loss of a great leader. Miss Carrie Cross visited with Miss Neilly in Bradford. Wind harmed apples as fall crops suffered from a late gale. Lefroy cricketers went to Cookstown. Mr and Mrs Graham of Whitechurch visiting Mrs Chadwick. W C W McCullough pumping silo. Apples still on ground. farmers busy, James Lyon rents his Penetang road house to butcher Robert Farrier. James moves to Toronto. Wedding expected on Phoredey on the 6th line. best wishes to the couple.
An old advertisement pitches Scott's Emulsion as a fattening product for thin people. It claims the medicine safely builds new flesh without strain, promising improved appetite and weight with easy, natural work. A free sample offer is mentioned, with price and distributor details.
Heavy draught brood mares and colts led the entries alongside carriage and road horses. Sheep, cattle and poultry classes honored numerous breeders including Crawford Harvie Campbell and Wilson. Judges from Elmvale Vine and Phelpston evaluated roots vegetables fruit grain and dairy displays.
A catalog style record lists items such as grey stocking yarn white stocking yarn cotton warp flannel fancy woolen stockings plain woolen socks horse blanket patched quilt hooked mat home made carpet blankets woolen mitts gloves sofa pillow table scarf berin wool work toilet mat pillow shams whisk holder rope work drawn work on linen crocheting on cotton centre pieces five o clock table cover fancy draps and more attributed to Mrs D McCuaig T McCulloch A Gilchrist A D N Campbell Miss Horn Miss Duncan WC Wilson and others.
The advertisement touts Frawley and Moore’s reputation for better grade shoes and up-to-date styles. It lists value prices on Ladies' and Men's footwear, highlighting quality, durability, and substantial savings, and invites customers to inspect a complete range for daily wear.
Prof Randall advertised to entertain at the opera house on Thursday and Friday nights but proved fake. His performance drew few attendees and, in order to escape debts, he walked out of town Saturday morning, leaving creditors lamenting.
Miss Mabel Kirkpatrick from Orillia visited her parents on Sunday. Joseph Gardener finished his stable last week. Fred J. Kirkpatrick is on the sick list. Dr. Thompson of Banne visited Miss Beatrice Alum on Sunday. Mr. Alex Johnston left for the States with a farewell party at his father's home. Miss Mary Ann Kirkpatrick visited friends at East Oro on Sunday.
Sept 23 notes record Mrs James Marlin of Toronto visiting her sister Mrs J McDermott. Hartford and Miss Mary Lennox of Barrie spent Sunday at home. George and Miss Nellie Hart visited Angus, Herb Johnson spent Sunday in Churchill. Mr and Mrs George Young returning honeymoon visitors from the Pan American. Mrs W Gill returned to Toronto. J Hinds of Colwell visited John Bishop last week. H Orr and W B Hockridge spent Sunday in Allandale. H Marshall spent Sunday in Baxter.
Sept 23 Miss Maggie Gilchrist visits Grenfel. Alex McEachern of Barrie spent Sunday here. Mr W and Miss Millie Binnie of Arten Mills hosted by Miss Annie Miles. Edenvale Presbyterian Sabbath School attended Barrie Conven tion in Midland last Wednesday. Norman Hills aged 3 dies at home. Local youths attended Harvest Home Festival Minesing last Monday. Anniversary Services and Fowl Supper at Presbyterian church next Sunday and Monday evenings.
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