Local notes from Millbrook and area events
Millbrook News reports social visits and guest exchanges including Miss V Fee of Peterboro visiting Mrs De Milligan, and the Johnstone family from Wellwood staying with the Porters. Other items mention sermons by Rev. Johnston, a March 11 auction sale at Lot 10, Cavan, and various local social gatherings and travels among residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss V. Fee
Peterboro
Mr. Johnston
H Johnston
Millbrook News Briefs and Socials
Bracelets necklets rings and tie pins shown at J Steele Millbrook with special prices. A basket social by Court Millbrook No 624 Canadian Order Foresters on Friday Feb 28 1908 in Court Room. Admission rec Gents bring ladies and ladies bring baskets. Program of music addresses and more. Wages offered for a good smart printing trade apprentice at Mirror Office Millbrook. WANTED A Good General Servant. Cutter for sale. All China at close prices at J Steele. Stella Bennett from Bairview School visited Port Hoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Steele’s
Millbrook
Court Millbrook No
Canadian Order Foresters
Mirror Office
China Wedding at Maple Grove in 1888
A pleasant 1888 China wedding at Maple Grove South Monaghan celebrates Mr. and Mrs. Welford Dawson. Despite a blizzard, over two hundred guests from Toronto Peterborough Millbrook and area attended the lavish event with gifts china sets and lamps. Local entertainment included Miss Mixgnie Dawson and Mrs. S. R. Storey. The couple, married twenty years, received warm wishes for a long life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maple Grove
Monaghan
Welford Dawson
Wetherall
Frazerville
Toronto
Peterborough
Millbrook
Mixgnie Dawson
S. R. Storey
Bailieboro
Cram. Dawson
Rutherford
Petesboro
Life in the Holy Land A Ben Oliel Lecture At Town Hall
The Rev. Mr. Ben Oliel spoke on life and customs in the Holy Land to a good audience in the Town Hall on Tuesday evening. He illustrated Eastern salutations shepherd life burial customs and a funeral procession with hired mourners, aided by a group of young helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Oliel
Holy Land
Abraham
Judas
Ben-Oliel
Palestine
Wood
Lottie Vance
Collins
Fitzgerald
Christie
Campbell
Dean
Lila Clarke
Eleanor McBean
John Pitt
A. A. Needler
J. J. Clarke
Tompkins
Pengelley
A. Garland
Allen Fair
Griffin Honored By Millbrook Citizens With Gold Chain
Mr H L Griffin of HM S was surprised Friday evening when local business leaders and townsfolk presented him a solid gold chain charm and cuff links engraved with his monogram. J C Kells praised Griffin’s generous service over twenty years in Millbrook, and Griffin expressed gratitude while thanking H M Wood for additional kindnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Griffin
Harry
J. C. Kells
Griffin
Mr. Griffin
Millbrook
H M Wood
Nerveless Women Promoted Ferrozone Remedy Claims
An advertisement touts Ferrozone as a universal tonic for women improving skin brightness vitality and nerves. It cites Mrs Abram Carley of Strange Ont as a testimonial, claiming improved appetite sleep and strength with a 50 cent box sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram Carley
Strange
P.O. Ont
J Steele's Jewelry Issuer of Marriage Licenses in Millbrook
Millbrook authority J Steele's Jewelry issues marriage licenses. Official notice lists license authority and location in Millbrook.
Millbrook Sunday School Ends Year With Farewell Tribute
Millbrook Presbyterian Sunday School held a large basement entertainment led by children and teachers from 5 30 to 7 p.m. with 15 cent admission for nonmembers. An address to Mr and Mrs H V Johnston recognized their departure, praising their singing and service to the church and town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millbrook Presbyterian S. S
Johnston
H. W. Johnston
Homor
Presbyterian Church
Farming fencing and supplies offered to Cav an farmers
An advertiser invites farmers in Cav an and nearby townships to order fencing from 30 cents per rod to 1.75 per foot with a two cent rebate for orders by March 1. Also offers steel gates, steel shingles siding and ceiling, hayfork goods, and nursery stock from a Canadian supplier. Availability noted Wednesdays and Saturdays at a shop next to James Donaldson's pump shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galt Art Metal Co
Canada
James Donaldson
Dr. W Montgomery Practicing Physician in Millbrook
Dr W Montgomery a medical doctor and surgeon operates from Turner's Drug Store in Millbrook Ontario with an office listed locally for patient consultations and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner’s Drug Store
Selling Out Going West Lumber and Coal Sale
As I intend moving West around the first of May I will sell my stock of lumber lath shingles cement and coal at greatly reduced prices. I have over 700000 shingles and 400000 feet of lumber in stock. This is a grand opportunity for builders to buy at cost prices. Those with outstanding accounts should call to settle. Also 100 acres of land on Zion Line for sale ready for crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Line
Stock Note on J. W. Lowes's Scottish horses in Bethany
Mr J W Lowes of Bethany returns from Guelph with horses including Black Rou a Lanark Premium Horse and Highland Society Prize Horse in Scotland, a Son of Baron's Pride leading stock in Scotland for years. The best is none too good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Lowes
Bethany
Guelph
Lanark
Scotland
Bryan praised for Canada ties in newspaper quote
The Hamilton Herald cites W. J. Bryan as broad and neighborly toward Canadians and suggests many would welcome him in the White House. The piece contrasts his friendly stance with other eminent statesmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Bryan
White House
Canada
Mr. Bryan
Hamilton Herald
Kidney cure mixture proposed by New York expert
An eminent authority in a New York daily claims a homemade blend can relieve many kidney troubles before Bright's disease. The recipe uses Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with doses after meals and at bedtime, mixed by a pharmacist in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bright
Dr Hamilton’s Pills Promote Health In Women
Care for sick women described with pains in hips back fatigue and dizziness. Claims irregularities disappear energy restored and back trouble forgotten. Pills advertised as most helpful for restoring vigor and strength with a 25 cent price at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Stone & Wellington Foothill Nurseries Advertisement
Large list of commercial and domestic fruits ornamentals and shade trees flowering shrubs vines roses and seed potatoes. Stock that is hardy and permanent. Seeking a reliable partner with reserved territory. Pay weekly free equipment. Write for particulars. Stone and Wellington Foothill Nurseries 50 Acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone & Wellington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bank of Toronto
J. B. L. Grout
Omemee
UHA
Sims
W. H. Sowden
Cavan
Henry Mulligan
H. Mulligan
Weeblebrook
Dominion Hotel
Millbrook News
Bal Jeboro
Sions
L. Bradley
Gerry Clark
James Johnstone
Wellwood
Man
J. Porter
Mirror
Pepe Sale
Fee
A. Kelly
Reeve Hickson
Coun. Johnston
Meniverse
Murrer A
WV. Gillett
Ed Christie
Biss K
Agiss Crystal Stewart
G. W. Green
T. A. Kelly
F.staples
Fans and Exhibitions Association
Mangil
New York State
Kells
J. E. Adams and Son
Lindsay, T Tow
TH Hassard
Ira Nattrass
H W Johnston
H. Ascot
Turner
Stella Bennett
Bairview School
Port Hoe
China
Mr. HL. Griffin
S. S. Entertainment
Mrs. H.V. Johnston
England
A. Payne
T. J. Lang
W. Montgomery, M. D
Ontario
1817
London
Chicago
Spokane
Mexico
Newfoundland
Ontario Bank
G. Dean
Millbrook Branch
Leacers
John McBride
Atlantic
Montreal Witness
Witness
Children’s Corner
Macdonald College
Canadien Fomestead
John Dougall & Sone
Montreal
Putnam’s
Progre
James M
Jennie
John Benn
Marble Brook and Centre Business
Trp
MA Evans
Goi
Ome
McCulloch
Letitia J Omemec
the Mirror
Minnie W. Falls
John Bennett
Mr. R. Howder
A. E
Brof
Lindsay
Heith Cuna
Per and
Peterbore
Themian
Hote
Miss Amy
Mrs J McCrea
C. Exton
Tor
Messrs
J. B. Bryson
Farmer
Wild
Barre
Aed
T Ontario M
Mie Dea Igrg
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