Millbrook Residents Visit Port Hope and Cobourg
Mrs Ross Kelly of Port Hope guests with Mrs R H Edmunds. John Deyell attends Dr H C F Fisher funeral in Toronto. John McBride tours Cobourg House of Refuge and praises modern comforts and manager Mr McMillan. Mr and Mrs John H Wilson and daughter Hazel visit Mrs C W Richards in Port Hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross-Kelly
Port Hope
R. H. Edmunds
John Deyell
Toronto
H C F Fisher
John McBride
Cobourge
House of Refuge
Mac
Mr. McBride
Mr.McMillan
John H. Wilson
Hazel
C. W.richards
Local Chat and Notices From Millbrook Town
Mr Jos Corbett of Peterboro visits Millbrook and plans staying in Ontario until fall when he may move West again. Rumor says he will not go alone and may buy a farm. A good smart boy is wanted to learn the printing trade at the Mirror Office Millbrook. Various townsfolk visited this week and a costume entertainment is planned in Millbrook Town Hall on Tuesday Feb 25 at 8 pm admission 25c Children 15c. At 18 St Patrick St Toronto John Henry Fisher M D died in his 60th year on Saturday February 15.
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Millbrook
H. A
Oliel
Jos. Corbett
Peterboro
The
Mirror
Mirror Office
H A. Ben-Olicl
St. Patrick St
Toronto
John Henry C. F. Fisher
M. D
Basket Social in Millbrook by Court Foresters No 624
The Court Millbrook No 624 of the Canadian Order Foresters hosts a basket social in the Court Room on Friday February 28 1908. Admission includes a program of vocal and instrumental music and addresses with doors open at seven pm. A handmade cutter for sale and various local notices accompany the social.
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Court Millbrook No
Clover seed sale nets $900 for Mr Smith
Peterboro Papers report Mr John Smith of South Monaghan delivered a load of clover seed on Tuesday February 18 to Mr R J Doak of Millbrook for a total of nine hundred dollars.
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John Smith
South Monaghan
R. J. Doak
Millbrook
Read Relict Matilda 81 Funeral Held Millbrook
In Toronto on Saturday February 15 1908 Matilda Read widow of the late Robert Read aged 81 years. The funeral went from the residence of her cousin Mr W G Russell King Street Millbrook on Monday and was largely attended.
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Toronto
Matilda Read
Robert Read
W. G. Russell
King St
Millbrook
Neighbors present gifts to Mr and Mrs Richardson at farewell
On Friday February 14 residents gathered at the Staples home to honor Mr Edward Richardson and Misses M and L Richardson with a presentation chair as they depart the neighborhood. Deputy Reeve Kelly read the address praising their citizenship and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred M. Staples
Morris
Edward
L. Richardson
Reeve
Abet
Kelly
Richardson
R S. Staples
Tr. A. Kelly
M. Staples
Millbrook Wins Return Game In Junior Hockey Clash
Millbrook defeated Lakefield 5 to 2 in the return junior hockey match. Lakefield led 2 to 1 at halftime as Nellis and Smith scored for Lakefield while Edmunds scored three and Nattrass and N Mitchell added one each for Millbrook. The game drew fair attendance and was described as fast and clean.
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Lakefield
Millbrook
Nellis
Smith
Edmunds
Nattrass
N Mitchell
Millbrook Clarke
W. Mitchell
Glass
H. Handley Gordon
R. Fair Smith
Nattrass Nellis
Rover
Southeran
Max
Edmunds Carew
Mitchell
Dunsford
J Steele Timer
T Wood
O’brien
Wedding Bells at The Manse Gibson Roddy Nuptials
Miss Lillian Gibson wed Nelson Roddy at The Manse Millbrook on February 19 1908 in a brown taffeta gown trimmed with sequin. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Robt Gibson of Carmel and the groom hails from Virden Man. They plan to move west in March and the Mirror extends best wishes to the couple.
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Millbrook
Lillian Gibson
Robt Gibson
Carmel
Wo. Johnston
Nelson Roddy
Virden
Man
the Mirror
Putnam's Corn Extractor Promoted as Safe Cure
Advertisement claims a cheap corn cure with acids is unsafe and promises relief with Putnam's Corn Extractor. It asserts the product never burns and always cures, urging readers to buy Putnam's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam’s
Fencing and farm supplies offered by A Payne Millbrook
A Payne of Millbrook advertises fencing options for farmers of Cavan and nearby townships with wire from 30 cents per rod to 1 3 4 dollars per foot and a 2 cent rebate for orders before March first. Also sells steel gates shingles siding ceilings hayfork goods nursery stock and a second hand straw cutter available at the shop next to James Donaldson's pump shop with weekly sales days Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt Art Metal Co
Canada
SAILE
James Donaldson
A. Payne
Millbrook
Harness and Boots Offer for Spring Work
Local supplier promotes repair and sale of harnesses boots and shoes ahead of spring work. Large stock of handmade harnesses and footwear including men and boys French Kip boots for spring use.
Frost Wire Fence Co's Coxver tida Big Success at convention
The fourth annual convention of Frost Wire Fence Company Limited agents opened Wednesday. The article highlights the company’s rise from a one man concern ten years ago to a world renowned maker, with motto Not how cheap but how good. Albert Payne, a leading agent for the section, could not attend.
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Frost Wire Fence Company, Limited
Hamlton Spectator
Albert Payne
Mr. Payne
Obituary of Matilda Petch Read in Toronto and Millbrook
The late Matilda Petch Read, aged 88, widow of architect Robert Read, died in Toronto on Feb 15. Born in Toronto in 1826, she lived in Millbrook and Cavan before moving to the city in 1882. She leaves one son, Robt Read of Toronto, and was a devout Methodist. funeral at Gardiner's Cemetery with services led by Rev. G K Clare. The procession included relatives from Toronto, Ashburnham, Bailieboro, and others. pallbearers named Col Sutton and others.
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Robert Read
Toronto
Matilda Petch
Robert Petch
Robt
James
N. E
Millbrook
Robi Read
Trinity College
Dublin
Clare
Robert
Frank Ie. Read
John Russell
A. Russell
Ashburnham
Russell
Bailieboro
Col. Sutton
Albert Payne
Samuel Russell
J. C. Sxells
Joshua Wittheld
My Gardiner
Omemee notices and local events wrap up week
A fragmented recap notes Omemee area items from last week including bus E27, a John Watson tag sale on the 27th, 1908 at 1 pm east of Omemee, and local remarks about the Omemee Fount. It also mentions condolences sent to a Toronto friend, a funeral for a mother, and a Masonic Lodge Valentine event with music and refreshments well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
Sharys
Omemee
Mc. E. Christie
R. J
Uxbrig
Annie McCaffrey
Toronto
Obituary Notice for Harriet Graham of Bethany
The death notice records Harriet Graham of Bethany village in Mangers Like Martha township, described as an excellent, hospitable sister with strong faith. She is survived by sister Mrs Blakeley of Bethany and four brothers James, Thomas R of the same place, William S of Mount Pleasant, and John of Millbrook. The Christian Guardian notes the family’s Christian hope.
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Chere
Harriet Graham
Bethany
Mangers
Martha
Livi
Mes, Blakeley
James
Thomas R
Stock Note on J. W. Lowes and His Prize Horses
Mr J W Lowes of Bethany returns from Guslph with Black Roa a Lanark Premium Horse and Highland Society Prize Horse in Scotland. Son of Baron's Pride 9122 leads Scotland stock horses for years. The best is none too good.
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J. W. Lowes
Bethany
Guslph
Lanark
Scotland
Going West May Sale of Lumber Cement Coal at Reduced Prices
I will sell my entire stock of lumber lath shingles cement and coal at greatly reduced prices. Over 700000 shingles and 400000 feet of lumber in stock. All goods offered at cost prices. Also offering acres of land on Zion Line ready for crop for sale cheap. Call for outstanding accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Line
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promise Quick Dyspepsia Relief
An old medical advertisement claims nine of ten are safer from dyspepsia without knowing it. It blames stomach and kidney weakness for pale cheeks and poor appetite, touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as the fast way to tame digestion, regulate the stomach and cure dyspepsia. It promises simple use and total cure.
Injured Fy-reeve Wm. in Collision Near Market
Report of a northbound sleigh collision at Dan Street and George Street injuring Wm. Fyreeve. The sleigh struck by a car tipped, the driver stayed. Lowes and cadet transferred to hospital. Mr. Lowe later recovered at home after shock and injuries. hotel business notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ukesleigh
Sale of Realty Promises Payment on Extended Terms
A notice describes a sale of property under a credit agreement with terms including cash, nine months, and a 9 month extension. The document lists witnesses and references a threatened sale on Thursday with appointments and formal procedures.
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H. A. Sims
W.H. Sowden
Muiibrook
Cavan
Henry Mulligan
H. Mulligan
Ont
Bullbrook
Dominon Hotel
Ossession
Millbrook News
H. A. Ben Oliel
Mrs. Jas. Hobbs
John Elliott
Gainstoro
Marshall Willan
Monaghan
Knoxy
EO Drison
Abraham Lincoln
Florence Thexton
R. J. McLaughlin
K. C. of
Lindsay
J. Steele’s
Mabel Clarry
S Campbell
Mendelsshon
Mrs. H. McArtney
Collingwood
S. W. Clarke
Dr. Clarke
John Huffman
George Olen
Peterboro Hospital
Frank
Read
Messrs Preston, Knight, Moyles
Dimsdale
Read & Co
Mr. Richardson
Gibson Roddy
T. J. Lang
Frost Wire Fence Co
Coxvertida
Rupe Winsio
Dundas
W. D. Stinson
Masonic Lodge
Reeve Griffin
1817
Cannes
Tondon
England
New York
Chicago
Spokane
Mexico
Newfoundland
Ontario Bank
G. Dean
Millbrook Branch
WM. Thexton
Millbrook Station
Tursday
Peter
Aden
Datdin
George St
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Low
Stork
Spo Ser Wei Ans
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