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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
2
Local items report Rev G R Clare and Langfeldt lectures in Millbrook and Peterboro, job updates for Archie Leach and Ted Burnham, and social visits to residents. Auction planned Feb 28 for Alexander Boggs farm goods. nurse livery ad. school work warnings urge parental home study support. Ellen McKennet dies at 86 in Pontypool.
John McBride of Millbrook advertises first class organ tuning and repair with 26 years experience. Organs can be made to play as well as ever at moderate cost. Supplies furnished. Pianos and organs for sale. Bring your organ or leave an order for prompt attention.
The local stationers stock the improved Japanese brand writing ink and mucilage made in Hamilton. It is sold by Alfred Leach and praised as valuable as money, skill, and honesty.
The remains of William R Bateson who died at Hot Springs Arkansas after serving in the Philippines arrived today. Funeral held Friday at 2 pm at the home of Thomas Rabby 231 Fifth Ave Manistee. Deceased's daughter Mrs Kilpatrick Traverse City present with pallbearers from Co M in uniform and the Co bugler. Hannah Rifles of Traverse City appeared as honorary pallbearers.
St Louis police commissioners ordered officers to refrain from swearing while on duty and Chief Kily instructed arrests of anyone heard using profane language in public. One patrolman was fined 90 dollars for a violation, prompting remarks on potential revenue from fines.
Fourth grade results list students with percentages and standings led by Earle Southeran 84 and Janet Needler 66. Promotion notes move Helen Needler and Maude Christo to Senior Fourth with implied entrance exams advised. Junior Fourth includes C Clarke and Willie Armstrong among others. Parents urged to check monthly report cards to judge subjects needing extra effort.
The copy touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a trusted medicine prescribed by doctors for coughs colds bronchitis and consumption. It stresses doctor endorsement and affordability and claims the product has sold for over sixty years.
An advertisement from J O Ayers Co of Lowell Massachusetts touts their 9 Sarsaparilla products and the Cherry Pectoral. The copy claims no secrets and that they publish all medicine formulas. It asserts Ayers Pills aid in breaking up a cold.
Rev Mr Johnston preaches in Peterboro next Sabbath. Mrs D Mulligan and Miss A Kelly traveled to Trenton to attend their aunt’s funeral. Bro Archie Reynolda re elected County Master and Bro Robert Shaw County Treasurer for East Durham at a Port Hope meeting on Thursday. Mrs Gunn’s husband Mr Gunn died Monday with funeral Wednesday. Mrs Gunn known for kindness and faith as a Woodville Presbyterian elder.
An ad extols Dr Hamilton's Pills as a cure for constipation and stomach strength, promising relief in one day and benefits like improved mood and energy. A separate church note reports a Presbyterian service last Sunday in Millbroak led by Rev R B Nellis with praise for Mr Nellie's voice and sermon, and previews next Sunday's sermon by Rev W M Mackay with anticipated choir, anthem, and solo by Mrs Snellgrove.
The ad proclaims Nerviline on a wand cures chills in two minutes when taken hot water and rubbed on throat and chest. It touts Polson's Nervillae as a near fifty year record fighting pain and inflammation and urges readers to obtain a bottle today.
A prominent merchant praises the Toronto Star for comprehensive news coverage and readable format. He notes strong market pages with complete quotations and reliable information, daughters and sports sections appeal to family members, and editorials are fair. He highlights low price and wider circulation compared with other Ontario papers.
A Cen treville meeting elected officers for the society including President William Rutherford and Treasurer Joseph Clark. New directors were named: J W Hall D N Dodds Andrew Huggins W T A Devell J White M Willan H Barnard T Huggins T Eakins and Secretary Thomas Nimmo with plans for a successful fall exhibition.
Historical ad touts Dr Hamiltons Pills for lambago sciatica gout neuralgia and rheumatic poison with vast cures. Includes testimonial from Minnie Saunders of Halifax and pricing five boxes for a dollar, US mail order from N C Polaon Co Hartford and Kingston. Miss Margaret Christie visiting Ottawa.
An advertisement warns against coughing and spitting in public and promotes Catarrhozone as a remedy that soothes throat irritation cuts phlegm loosens tightness and prevents new catarrh attacks with claims of permanent cure and pleasant effects.
The notice promotes Ferrozone as a cure for neuralgia tied to poor blood and weak nerves. It claims the remedy strengthens the system, increases appetite, and builds life-giving blood, with absolute success in every case. Available at drug stores for fifty cents per box.
Mr and Mrs H W Johnston gave a delightful Monday evening for many friends with music and games enjoyed by all. Residents praised the hosts for their adept entertaining skills. The Presbyterian church meeting Tuesday produced highly satisfactory reports after a discussion of congregational work, followed by refreshments and social time.
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