Millbrook notices and weddings in 1905 report
Local items describe guests at William Latchford’s home, church services, and a Wellwood Wellwood Wellwood wedding announced for Ada May Porter and James Johnstone. Xmas Night concert in Millbrook Town Hall features Toronto elocutionist Miss Macdonald and sopranist Miss Brereton with Stanley and Pickup duets. Livery plans by Nurse brothers, Milton’s accident, Robert Shaw as Peter Hamilton agent, and wedding notices from Manitoba to Needler’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Yule
Springville
Garden Hill
Johnston
Springvale
Bettany
Ada May
Jas. Porter
Cavan
James Johnstone
Wellwood
Man
Millbrook
Meecutionist
Toronto
Myra Brer
Bethany
Messrs
Stanley
Harry Pokup
Presbyterian Church
Macdonald
Myra Brereton
Mr. Pym
London
England
Harry Pickup
Adamssion
Deyell
J. Steele
Sec’y
Robert Shaw
Peter Hamilton
Robert Nurse
Catarrhsone Patent Remedy Ad and Local Notices
Blocky advertisement promises Catarrhsone as a universal cure for catarrh with instant relief and quick cure, urging readers to write Box 461 Lindsay Ont. The text also notes a social visit from Rev J S and Mrs Lowry and lists Bell Telephone subscribers added since the last directory, plus a local preacher from Knox College scheduled to speak at the Presbyterian Church next Sunday.
Ferrozone Promotes Health and Beauty for Women
An advertisement touts Ferrozone as the exact food to tone and stimulate blood aiding dainty women to achieve rosy health and vitality. It promises brightness of eyes and lasting nerves, claiming it invigorates and braces. Available in 50c boxes everywhere.
Nominations Listed After Mirror Delay
Nominations announced due to a rush of job work delaying the Mirror. Millbrook for Reeve WS Giron QR Raddy and I E Needham. Councillors W EJ Coombe IE Needham J D Deyell JU Kells RJ Doak. Trustees A Leach C Needler J Allen T H Hassard I E Neetham. Cavan for Reero C McNeill J W Fisher John MelIntosh. Councillors G Siield A Reynolds TA Kelly JH Armstrong R Shaw WH Staples G Berry W Earl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook
Reeve
WS Giron
QR Raddy
I E Needham
EJ Coombe
IE Needham
J D Deyell
JU Kells
RJ Doak
A Leach
C Needler
J Allen
T H Hassard
I E Neetham
Cavan
Reero
C McNeill
December Wedding at Lifford Gates Emma Staples to William Thompson
A December wedding took place Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Staples in Lifford. Emma Staples wed William Thompson of Yelverton with Rev. Dr. Marvin officiating at 4 p.m. Miss Wilson provided the wedding march and Miss Mabel Staples assisted. The couple received guests after a supper and toasts. Numerous presents signaled the bride’s popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Staples
Lifford
Emma
William Thompson
Yelverton
Marvin
Miss Wilson
Wilbert Northcott
Hamilton
Ont
Mabel Staples
Methodist Anniversary Services Set for Millbrook Church
The Millbrook Methodist Sunday School holds 8th anniversary events on December 21 1905 with Rev F Albert Moore of Toronto preaching at 10 30 am and 7 pm and addressing a 2 30 pm Mass Meeting. Annual entertainment January 1 1906 features the cantata The Tempest or Farm in church to aid Red Cross. Admission adults 25 cents, children 15 cents. Doors open 7 pm, cantata 7 45. Rewards and reports to be shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook Methodist Sunday School
Albert Moore
Toronto
Ontario Lord’s Day Alliance
Red Cross
R.W. Clarke
G. R. Clake
Nerviline touted as soothing remedy for crying babies
An old Canadian household remedy promotes Nerviline for infant distress and mild ailments. The ad claims pain relief from stomach cramps and colic, soothing babies to sleep, and pitches Nerviline as a cheaper alternative to doctors. It notes Polson's Nerviline has been used for nearly fifty years with bottles sold in 25 cent sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polson
Canada
Obituary for Joseph Little of Garden Hill Ontario
The notice recalls Joseph Little born November 4 1846 in Hope Township died December 19 1905. He helped his parents develop forests and later worked in Port Hope and as a coal, wood, flour and feed dealer in Toronto for about 18 years. He married Eliza Jane Mearrol and had one daughter Lilian Maud. After illness, he moved to Garden Hill near his old home where his wife and daughter cared for him until his death. Survived by his wife, daughter, three brothers and four sisters. Funeral at Garden Hill and Union Cemetery Port Hope conducted by Rev. Johnston and Rev. Abraham. The Daily Guide notes illness of Mrs Thor Hunter of the 7th Line of Cavan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
Hope Township
Port Hope
Eliza Jane Me
Emily
Lilian Maud
Canton
Young St
Toronto
Garden Hill
Old Home
Presbyterian Church
Joseph Little
Wm. Johnston
Millbrook
William
John
Fulton Little
Andrew, Joseph
Ben. McCarroll
Union Cemetery
HE Abraham
First Presbyterian Church
Daily Guide
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promoted For Digestive Ailments
An advertisement extols Dr Hamilton's Pills as a cure for stomach indigestion and dyspepsia. It cites user testimonials, claims rapid relief, and urges purchase at 25 cents per box or five for a dollar from NC Polson & Co. and outlets in Stratford and Kingston. Also notes local notices of births and obituaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malliston
Dr. Hamilton
Salimecnstipation
Bridgewater
Polson & Co
Startford
Two Wright daughters wed Peterborough youths at Furr view
On Thursday December 21 at Furr view Campbellcroft two daughters of Mr and Mrs Wright married Peterborough’s popular young men. The weddings followed a 1 pm ceremony at First Presbyterian Port Hope organist Miss Flossie Chislett played. The Rev William Johnster united Amy M Coates with Franklin A Coates and Hannah B Wright with David J Cameron. Weddings included gifts of furs and a gold watch. After a 75-person supper the couples left on the 445 train for a trip to Toronto and other cites, planning to settle in Peterboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furrview
Campbellcroft
W Wright
Peterborough
Flossie Chislett
First Presbyterian Church
Port Hope
Waght
William Johnster
Presbyterian Church
Millbrook
Garden Hill
Amy M
Myr
Franklin A Coates
Hannah B Wright
David J Cameron
David ] Cameron
Amy
Hannah White
Johnston
Pratt
Cobourg
Coates
Cameron
Toronto
Local improvements entice buyers to improved writing goods
Local stationers offer the new Japanese brand writing ink and mucilage made in Hamilton. Sold by Alfred Leach who declares the goods as good as money skill and honesty can produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Alfred Leach
Municipal Nomination 2 and Christmas Night Concert
A cluttered notice lists events and figures from 1905 including a Christmas night concert under the Auspices featuring Eddie Pigott Miss France alto and Mrs Hardin of Toronto with admission 25 cents. It mentions ticket agents and multiple names, hinting at civic expenditures and discussions on education funding, noting a winter term beginning December 2 and varied salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradhuen
Oswen
Eddie Pigott
Hi AE Harding
France Tralto
Hardin
Toronto
Beatty
EK Jamieson
W Wilson
Thomas 3Derson
Dr. Rovers
Wesco WN
Wilson
Sey
Ernest Whitestone
Fede
Anniversary Service At The Church Of The Anniverse
The trustees gathered for an anniversary service raising funds with $135 pledged at a new account totaling $655 00 with $100 of that listed as last. A presiding officer presented the debit S520 and an enthusiastic crowd offered to cover the debt with $5 more subscribed. John McCrea gave a report on church improvements and the program featured Parsons Mass and patriotic tunes, with Mrs Eaton warmly welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uist
Deis
Joan Son
John McCrea
Parsons
TC Eaton
Ony
Stray Notice From Omemee In November 1905
Strayed property listed under John Kerr, Omemee P.O. Omemee, Nov 8 1905. Owner can claim by proving property and parish, through session notes in June. Entetes referenced, location in township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kerr
Kerr
Omemee
P.O Omemee
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Ening
Dec
Lowry
John Reid
Clare Moore
Win. Latchford
R Nurse
Tupper St
T. McBride
Nurse
Milton
King v St
G E. Burnham
the Mirror
Manitoba
Mary Needler
Lindsay
Rev. J
Prescott
Iowa
James Armstrong
4Th Line
Millbrook Exchange
Bell Telephone Company
Devell
J. D. V.S. King St
Doakie King St
Snelgrove
F. J. M.D. King St
S. H. Pickup
Knox College
Methodist
Ayer
Sam
Vicor
Maus
A. Keith
Belleside
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell
C. Maycock
George Yule
Peterboro
Brockyitle
Winchester
Thos. Hunter
Hunter
John Hill
Patexboxo
Edison
J. J. Greele Music Co
Agents Dominicn Organ & Piano Co
Buescher True-Tone Band Instruments
Williams
NEW Opera House
George ST
Peterboro, Ont
W. Pritchard
Centreville
George Dales Hutchinson
R.stanley Johnston
Elliott Sisli
CNT
W. J. Elliott
Cor
Hall’s Services
Diamond Hall
Dominion
Ryrie Bros
Yonge ST
Toronto - Ont
J. J. Lang
Mr. Coombe
BEB. Bregore
Fillsbrock
Gur Riotto
J H. Gardiner
Henry A. Fallis
Con. 6
Fallis
East End Restaurant
East End
Queens Hotel
D. Milligan
William Fisher
J. Steele’s
Mili.brook
The
Mir
Eloce
Lebanon
Louis Windam
Sandy Veals
D.M
William Balfour
Willem Veal
H J A Jones
S “ Jones Jones
Latchford
C. Bros
John Bannon
H Miller
Newman. Fee
Thos. Newman
Meny
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