Town Council Minutes And Financial Motions At Eight PM
The council met at eight with all members present. The Reeve chaired as motions approved: loans rebates for listed taxpayers and fire engine testing ordered. Multiple accounts were approved for payment including snow plow, wages, and taxes. A horse claim with Mr Clarry was settled for $90, approval noted with Devell dissent. The Reeve declared the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coureil
Kells
Doak
Jas
Stuthnan
Rowland
Hy Cann
A. Leach
Raideie
Caryeth
Charity
Lurner
Coombe
Thexton
H Gillett
Coates
Edmunds
Geo Fowier
Smith
Clarry
Devell
Millbrook Mirror notes locals and Xmas offers in 1908
Mr Ronald Dawson of the Bank of Toronto visited Peterboro on business while Sandy and Misses Sandy of Manvers Station called on his son J. B Sandy at the Bank of Toronto in Millbrook. The issue highlights Xmas goods offers, local visits, church events, and community notices across Millbrook and area with photos, shop ads, and society announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christa
Ronald Dawson
The
Bank of Toronto
Peterboro
Mr. Sandy
Sandy
Manvers Station
Millbrook
J. B. ‘Sandy
Stanley Johnston
Toronto
Wm Johnston
W. ‘I. Grandy
St Thomas Church Celebrates 22nd Anniversary in Millbrook
The 22nd anniversary of St Thomas new Church Millbrook was observed with morning and evening services. Rural Dean Allen preached in the morning and Rev H A Ben-Olid spoke in the evening. The choir performed three anthems and Mrs F Waterman sang two solos. Mrs W C Allen accompanied, and the congregation enjoyed a well attended celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas’ New Church
Millbrook
Dean Allen
H. A Ben-Olid
Nazareth
St. Thomas’ Church
F. Waterman
Pants the Hart
W.C Allen
St Thomas’ Curch
Hay Price Bid for Timothy Hay in Millbrook
A notice from JAS L Fair offers to pay 1500 dollars per ton for any quantity of No 1 Timothy Hay delivered in Millbrook by February 1, 1908. Bidders should supply hay meeting the specified grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
JAS L Fair
Stolen Sheep Found at Manorcon Subscriber Lot
Strayed onto the subscriber premises Lot 24 Con 1 Manvers around September 1 a single sheep. Owner urged to prove property pay charges and remove it. J Powell Glamorgan P.O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manvers
J. Powell
Glamorgan
P. O
Millbrook Voters List Court Date Set for 1907 Review
Notice announces a court hearing under the Ontario Voters List Act by His Honour, County Court judge, at Town Hall Millbrook on December 23, 1907 at 5 30 PM to hear complaints of errors and omissions in Millbrook Municipality 1907 list. Walter W Gillott serves as Village Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
United Counties of
Northumberland and
Durham
Millbrook
Walter W. Gillott
Heifer Proclaimed on Can. Lot Premises in 1907
On the premises of Lot 17 Can 6 Cavan on Sept 1 1907 a year old heifer is identified. The owner is urged to prove ownership pay charges and remove the animal. T Harkness Millbrook P.O. is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavan
T. Harkness
Millbrook
P.O
Local Option Vote Urges Fathers to Safeguard Boys
A civic appeal warns that continued liquor traffic may lead to sons becoming alcoholics. Voters are urged to decide June 1 on a local option law to keep municipalities safer, with a call to Christians to cast a responsible vote.
Home Circle Officers Elected for 1908 at Millbrook Station
The Home Circle at Millbrook Station lists officers for 1908 led by R E Stanton as President and L Duncan as Leader. Other posts include OW Mitchell and G Lock as Warden and Sentinel, Miss Lock as Rec. Sec., Miss Duncan as Organist, and D McKnight as Warden, with C Lowery as Sentinel. Christ Church S S entertainment at Bailieboro on Jan 8 features Mr Gamsby of Orono and a play. A local option vote on Jan 6 asks readers to consider the drink question and help those who cannot help themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.ol
C Russell
WLM
A Deyell
J Francey
J I. Byam
T. Harkness
WD Leach
Treas
E Needham
C. Geo Fowler
James Coates
Bros
Wm. Russell
Wm. Donnelly
R E Stanton
P.J
GA Duncan
W Mitchell
G Lock
OW. Archer
GE Burnham
Miss Lock
Miss Duncan
N. Williamson
D McKnight
C Lowery
Sentinel
Christ Church S S
Bailieboro
Gamsby of
Orono
Local Option Vote Prompted by Duty Appeal
Readers urged to vote on Local Option January 6 and uphold duty. A Thursday night fire in Alameda Sask destroyed about 150000 in property. Names of affected parties and their losses and insurances listed, including American Hotel and Crown Library figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thurslav
Der
Alameda
Sask
American Hotel
King Bros
G. Emmerson
B. B. Teed
IL Gibson
Crown Library
How. Co
Cronk & McDowell
Farmers’ Eley & Tract Co
Prighton
C M Reed
Church Stable
Los
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promise
Advert says a guarantee of relief with every bottle of Putnam's Corn Extractor. It warns users to beware of substitutes and to use Putnam's for corn cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's
Putnam’s
The Bar Room Cheer. A Local Option Vote Prompt
Poem-style plea argues the bar room as a gateway to vice and ruin urging readers to vote Local Option on January 6. It contrasts heaven and hell while warning of wrecked lives and broken hearts, urging reflection and civic choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Hell
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promising Quick Health Boost
An advertisement claims Dr Hamilton's Pills cure a wide range of ailments from fatigue to digestive issues. It promises quick improvement in appetite, sleep, digestion, complexion, and vitality after a single night. The pitch urges purchase for 25 cents at all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Dr Hamilton
Millbrook Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Dec 9
The Millbrook Methodist Sunday School marks its anniversary with morning service at 10 30 led by Rev W P Rogers BA of Novier and Wig Hamilton Exq of Toronto as chair of Ontario School Association executive. Afternoon 2 30 mass meeting features short addresses by Rogers and Hawulton. Evening 7 platform meeting with music from the church choir. New year entertainment January 1st with Toronto guests Miss Richardson and Miss Cole. Admission adults 25 cents children 5 cents.
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Millbrook Methodist Sunday School
W. P. Rogers
Novier
Wig. Hamiton
Toronto
Ontario 3. School Association
W. P Rogers
Rogers
Hawulton
Hamilton
Dulus
World Wide weekly budget of articles and car toons
An old promotional blurb touts a weekly World Wide magazine mixing articles and cartoons. It claims broad international appeal, fair coverage, and reader endorsements from figures such as Sir Algernon Coote and Dr Dawson, emphasizing balanced debate and extensive human interest topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon Coote
Monntath
Ireland
Atlantic
8 E Dawson
King’s
Ottawa
Dobbs Manitoba
Trotter
Acadia Univ Reity
Saya
Enna Juhp
Letter to the Editor on Moving Buildings in Peterboro
John Huffman of Millbrook complains in a 1907 letter to the Examiner about a Peterboro builder who took credit for moving buildings with Huffman’s aid, denying him recognition, and mocking Huffman via a tax accusation against the Huffman gang. He warns the builder may tire of assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterboro
Examiner
Petboro
Huffman
Huffman” Gang
Cutting School Teaches Dress Making For All Ages
A dubious ad promotes a dress making course marketed as a universal cutting school. It promises a two month program with a strange guarantee and targets ages 13 and up. The offer warns against employing others and provides a vague address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Particu
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Mr James Turner
Col Orwood
Devell—Douk
J McBride
H Richards
J Walton
Hugh Johnston
John Sloan
J. Steele
J McDonald
O’brien
Doak—Devell
Edmunde
AE Toronto
Canada
Omemee
Grout
Brook Branch
H. A. Sims
Maraser
Bank of Aii
Millbrook Keys
Nattruss
Chas. Parker and
Bobbie
Mrs. Parker
Guelph
Millie Eakins
J. Steele’s
J. H. Clare
Tweed
3. R. Clare
James Graham
Hastings
A’ Fj. H. Jones
Lebanon
Cavan Council
Mirror
Sam Hunter
Frazerville
Mr. Coulter
Sterling
M. R. T. Adams
Jos. H. Roberts
Port Hope
John Roberts
Rochester
JH. A
Mr. T. J. Lang
Fred. Pendry
T. J. Lang
Warden McNeil
T. A. Kelly
W. S. Given
R. Fisher
South Monaghan
James Hickson
Wm Bruce
Cobourg
W.T. Shandy
Bay of Quinte
Lindsay
Lindsay Friends
Bowmanville
John Raper
Machaets
Midland
Toronto N Ws
Lee
Presbyterian Church
Pym
Mr. Johnston
H. W. Johnston
Manitoba
Territories
Jessie Allen
New York
Messrs
David Armstrong
Wellington Pickup
Herb Reynolds
St. Thomas’ S. S. Entertainment
W. H. Wood, Jr
Marsh S.S
Mr. Wood
St. Paul's Church
St.Thomas’ Church
AL Dean Allen
British American Business College
Torents
R. Ruddy
Estiegs
EL Brook
Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mass
Ayers Tee
W. HH
Byam & Son
Millbrook Station
Home Circle No. 6
W.T. Grandy
J. J. Hamilton
M. B
L.C.P.S.D
Lakeside Hospital
Chicago
Francis Hamilton
Bethany
W. Montgomery, M. D
Turner's Drug—Store
Montreal
1817
London
England
Spokane
Mexico
Newfoundland
Ontario Bank
Seretofore
G. Dean
Millbrook Branch
NEW Year Entertainment
Scholars of the & Heal
E Hel Richardson
Cole
Cildren
Mithro
John Huffman
Cove
McCaffrey
Nurr Cochrane
George
Ladecy
Riffin
Dobson
Ian
David Rea
Reginal
Nan
Yars Sin Ment
Pli
Mr Peckles
Mr. Smith
Methodist
Indiana
Ene St. Strats
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