Millbrook News Highlights Local Social and Political Events
Millbrook area reports visitors to Port Hope and Toronto, along with leisure posts. Elections update sees J J Preston chosen Conservative candidate at East Durham Liberal Conservative Association meeting. Community notices cover charity sales, entertainments by Musical Eckardts, church events, and local trades ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Durham
Liberal Conservative Association
Millbrook
J. J. Preston
M-P.p
C.J. Thornton
Canddate
The
Commons
Unveiling of Archdeacon Allen Memorial Window at St Thomas Church
A large parish congregation witnessed the unveiling of a new chancel window in memory of the late Archdeacon Allen. Church Wardens J C Kells and A A Smith unveiled it during a brief service led by Rector Rural Dean Allen and assisted by Rev H A Ben Oliel. The window, a NT Lyon Glass Co. of Toronto production, depicts the Ascension scene and honors Archdeacon Allen's 52 years as rector. John J. Clarke prepared the frame and related fittings with approval from Lyon.
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St. Thomas’ Church
Archdeacon Allen
J C. Kells
A. A. Smith
Allen
H. A Ben Oliel
Christ
NT. Lyon Glass Co
Toronto
John J. Clarke
Lyon
Funeral for Major Howden Attended by Dr King and Mr Fair
Dr King and Mr Robert Fair of Peterboro attended the funeral of the late Major Richard Howden today. The item also advertises a studio in the rear of Nattrass' Barber Shop offering a dozen photographs for Christmas memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Robert Fair
Peterboro
Major Richard Howden
Nattrass
Obituary notices from Cavan and Port Hope
R Ruddy born in Cavan on Nov 30 1907 daughter to Thos Wilson. Jane Moffatt widow of David Reid dies in Cavan aged 76. Major Richard Howden dies in Port Hope aged 1$ years.
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Cavan
Thos. Wilson
Jane Moffatt
David Reid
Port Hope
Richard Howden
Almanac and Weather Forecasts From Hicks and Witness
The 1908 Hicks Almanac promises beauty and value with weather forecasts for the year, illustrated plates, and subscriptions offering an almanac with Word and Works for $1 a year. The Daily Witness industrial edition from Montreal is praised for its concise coverage of transportation, finances, and industries, with a second print run announced. Also noted are visits from Jos. Burns of Peterboro and updates on court and council events with local illness recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Reverl R. Hicks
Word and Works Publishing Co
Locust Street
St. Louis
Missouri
Witness
Montreal
Messrs. John Dougall & Son
Canada
The
Jos. Burns
Peterboro
Harry K. Thaw
Counties Council
House of Refuge
Blaney Winslow
Jennie Winslow
Local Option Voting Districts List for January Election
A long list of municipalities will vote on Local Option at the municipal election in January. The roster includes Aldborough Almwick Ancaster Armour Asphodel Barrie Bastard and South Burgess Beverley Bexley Beaverton Blandford Bracebridge Burleigh and Anstruther Brock Caistor Crosby South Camden East Campbellford Cannington Chaffey Cutross Colborne Creemore Dundas Durham East Toronto Eldon Eglinton Elizabeth town Erin Etobicoke Flamboro East Flamboro West Floss Foley Grand Valley Gravenhurst North Gwillimbury Hagersville Hamilton Harriston Harvey Hinchinbrooke Holland Howick Huntsville Kennebec Kinloss Loughborough McKellar McMurrich Malahide Mara Medonte Medora and Wood Millbrook Minto Mt. Forest Malmer Murray Nelson Newcastle Norwood Norwich Omemee Orillia Oso Paisley Parry Sound Perry Palmerston Pittsburg Plympton Port Dalhousie Port Perry Roxboro Saltfleet Scarboro Sidney Schrieber Seymour Somerville South River Stirling Streetsville Sutton Thedford Thorold Tilbury West Toronto Tay Wainfleet Walpole Wolford Wroxeter Yarmouth York.
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Aldborough
Almwick
Ancaster
Armour
Asphodel
Barrie
South Burgess
Beverley
Bexley
Beaverton
Blandford
Bracebridge
Burleigh
Anstruther
Brock
Caistor
Crosby South
Camden East
Campbellford
Cannington
Chaffey
Cutross
Colborne
Creemore
Dundas
Durham
East Toronto
Eldon
Elizabeth Town
Erin
Etobicoke
Flamboro
Flamboro West
Floss
Foley
Grand Valley
Gravenhurst
North Gwillimbury
Hagersville
Hamilton
Harriston
Harvey
Hinchinbrooke
Holland
Howick
Huntsville
Kennebec
Kinloss
Loughborough
McKellar
McMurrich
Malahide
Mara
Medonte
Medora
Wood
Millbrook
Minto
Mt. Forest
Strayed Heifer Found in Cavan Premises
Strayed two year old heifer found on or about 1 September 1907 on premises at 1 or 17 Con 6 Cavan. Owner asked to prove ownership, pay charges, and remove the animal. Tr. Harkness, Millbrook, P.O.
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Cavan
Harkness
Millbrook
P.O
Local Option plea voiced by Toronto preacher in Millbrook
Rev Dr Abraham of Toronto urged local option in Millbrook during a Town Hall address lasting over an hour. He argued for closing bar rooms on Election Day and warned of liquor’s ruinous effects on families, citing revenue figures and a tragic example. The meeting, chaired by Rev Clare, included singing, prayers, and a quartette, with thanks for the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Abraham
Toronto
Clare
Miss Nugent
Jesus
Mr. Johnston
Millbrook
Wm. C. Allen
Wim. Johnston
Messrs
Sandy
Byam
Thexton
Adams
Sinking Sensations in the Stomach
An old style health ad claims Ferrozone cures stomach weakness by improving digestion and blood. It cites a Toledo man Maxwell Thompson reporting relief after six boxes, praising Ferrozone as a splendid tonic. Sold by all druggists in packets called boxes.
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Maxwell Thompson
Toledo
Farmers Institute Meetings Highlight Dr Annie Backus Addresses
The Farmers Institute outlines upcoming Society meetings of special value to agriculture enthusiasts. An evening session in Millbrook will host a joint gathering with Dr Annie Backus of Aylmer delivering an address. She will also speak at a Bailieboro ladies meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Annie Backus
Aylmer
Baccus
Bailieboro
Power politics cloud Healy Rapids development talks
A Toronto tied group led by Cecil B. Smith and J G Kerry seeks canal and water power control at Healy Rapids. Local opposition, including Ontario and Dominion officials, blasts the plan as a move to starve Northumberland Durham Power Co. of lease rights. Despite friction, Culverwell notes 25 new local stockholders and interest from New York capitalists who plan another visit to Healey Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil B. Smith
Toronto
Winnipeg Council
Hydro-Electric Commission
J.G. Kerry
Dominion
Quebec Ridge
A. A. Mallolland
East Northumberland
Lakefield
Culverwell
Nort ‘humberland-Durham Power Co. Ltd. & Company
South Midland
Smith-Kerry Company
Campbellford
Middle Falls
Northumberland-Dearham Power Company
Healy Rapids
Jease
Ontario
Upper Rapids
A A. Mulholland
George Graham
Mulholland
Camptelsford
Seymour
Hip Company
Hich
Culversell
New York
Healey Falls
Itealy Falls
J. A. Culverwell
Northumberland-Durham Power C. Lt
Jeassees
Healey Rayids
Nothumberland Paper and Electic Company
Hydro-Electro Commission
Bellevale
Deveronto
Kingston
Ranney Rapids
Campbeilford
Ferronone Promises Health and Beauty for Women
An advertisement touts Ferronone as a solution for women seeking strength, vigor, and color. It claims the product improves appetite, blood quality, nerve vitality, skin brightness, and overall health, priced at 50 cents at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily
Bailieboro Traders Visit Omemee on Growing Business
Messrs Rupe Winslow and N McGill from Bailieboro were in Omemee yesterday on business. Mr Wm Fell of White Fell Merchants Bailieboro was in town today on business. Their business is growing fast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Rupe Winslow
N. McGill
Bailieboro
Omemee
Wm. Fell
White & Fell Merchants
Wm. McAdoo
McAdoo
Omemee and Peterboro News Briefs Update
Local items report residents visiting Peterboro and note Bank of Ontario hours. Mentions Mr J D Thornton, Mr Wm McAdoo, and Mrs J McBean. Firefighters contained a house fire with no major injuries. Donations and thanks posted for aid received. Community notices include social visits, a Fowl Supper, and forthcoming elections.
Cutting School Promises Dress Making Courses
A fragmented notice advertises a dress making course with installments and a monthly class on Tuesdays. It pledges a seven thousand dress guarantee and targets ages 14 to 40. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Bank of Toronto
Bank of
Toran
J. B. L. Grout
Millbrook Branch
H. A. Sims
Mara Rer
de Ln Toronto
Millbrook News
S J. Steele
J. Arthur Vance
Wm O’brien
E. S. Clarry
Mrs. L.S Clarry
J. Steele’s
C. Bro. Walker
T. J. Lang
W. G. Rowland
Fred. Sowden
Master Tack
Sports
Man
A.wood
J. Steele
H. A
H. Richards
Eddie
C. W. Richards
Thos. Harkness and Son
Allie
Massey Hall
Globe
Town Hall
Methodist Church
Lo.l
Dr. Leach
Geo, Chas
Harry Leach
Mr. Leach
Turner
Montgomery
Joe Lancashire
J. H. Jones
Lifford
J. Byam
G. W. Henderson
Anglican Young People’s Association of
Allie Vance
M. Brown
G. Wood
H. Dean
Thos. Campbell
M. Kells
L. Vance
A. Kells
Margaret Wood
Galesburg
Mich
D. J. Morris
S. T. Bartlett
Methodist
Jessie Allen
Margaret Campbell
Annie Kells
Slein Fair
Collins
W. C. Allen
W.C. Allen
H. A. Ben Oliel
Geo. Fair
British Canadian Business College
R. A. Farquharson
B. A
Yonge
R. Ruddy
Srl
R. Hicks
Ayer
Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Farmers’ Institute
Pontypool
Orange Hall
Lucas’ Hall
Bethany
J. Standish
Walkerton
Geo. Carlow
Warkworth
W. B.N. Sharpe
A. J. Falls
Witte
British American Business College
W. Montgomery, M. D
Turner's Drug Store
UE Montreal
1817
London
England
Chicago
Spokane
Mexico
Newfoundland
Ontario Bank
G. Dean
J. J. Hamilton
H.B
L.C.P.S.D
Lakeside Hospital
Francis Hamilton
Greig
the Rosert Greig Co., Limited
Millbrook and
Omemee Mirror
Family Herald
Weekly Star OF Montreal
Mirror
Weekly Star of
Weekly Star
Ont
Lake Front
Northnaberlane- Durham Power Co
Business Education
Sy WM
Pringle
Petertere
Cnt
J. D. Thornton Boro
Irene Fee
Vis
Bank of I
F. Sass
J. McBean
Donald
J. A Wyle
Tal
Mr Pleasant
Jas Dobson
Thos. Palmer Lindsay
Irs
Spm
Joseph
Horse Toys
Mrs. Frees
Mr J
Harry Snelgrove
King St. Lo.l
Wylie
James Cunnings
Cedarville
Rowan
Mr. Henry Stark
Hothe Santa Claus
Makin
Stratford
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