Millbrook News and Local Notices Highlight Hockey and Church Events
Milbrook hosts a Lakefield hockey clash Saturday at 2 00 pm as Millbrook rink hosts a match with anticipation of a good game. Missionary services planned for Feb 7 with Rev A P Quimbach of Victoria College preaching after years in China. Local ads note harness and shoe sellers, a band reorganization, and community updates from Millbrook and surrounding towns.
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Bethany
Millbrook
Lakefield
T. J. Lang
Mill Preek
D.V
Sac
South Trawan
A. P. Quimbach
Victoi College
Quimbach
China
Johnston
Seventeenth Annual S S Convention at Bailieboro
The Seventeenth Annual Convention of the Townships of Cavan and S Monaghan S S Association met in Bailieboro Methodist Church with large attendance. Sessions featured officers elected for 1908, reports from schools, and addresses on Teacher Training and Church building by Rev. G R Clare. Treasurer's report shows balances and receipts, ending with a Benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavan
S. Monaghan
Harry Dawson
F Staples
T McIndoo
Robi Walsh
E Barnard
Local man scares tramp with startling shouts
A resident east of Millbrook boasted of scaring a tramp away by emitting such unearthly yells that the man ran for his life. Went Gray attested to the event as a witness to the unusual display of vocal power.
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Millbrook
Went Gray
Selling Out Going West Lumber and Coal Sale
WM. THEXTON announces a move west near the first of May and offers his entire stock of lumber, lath, shingles, cement, and coal at greatly reduced prices. Over 700000 shingles and 400000 feet of lumber in stock. A grand opportunity for builders to buy at cost. Outstanding accounts urged to settle. 100 acres of Zion Line land ready for crop offered cheap.
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Zion Line
Fencing and supplies offered to Cavan farmers
A dealer advertises fencing options for Cavan and nearby townships with prices from 30 cents per rod to 1 75 per foot, six makes, March first rebate, steel gates, steel shingles siding and ceilings, and hayfork goods from a leading nursery. Also offers a second hand straw cutter and shop hours Mondays and Saturdays next to James Donaldson's pump shop.
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Galt Art Metal Co
Canada
SAILE
James Donaldson
Obituary for Mrs Frederick McCorry of Peterboro
Millbrook born Jessie McCrea died January 22 in Peterboro age 89. She came to Canada with her parents in 1837, settled in Kingston, then Millbrook, and moved to Peterboro about fifteen years ago. Survived by eight children, including Edward George Fred Arthur Marion, with services at the Presbyterian Church and burial at Presbyterian Cemetery.
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Peterboro
Frederick McCorry
Jessie McCrea
Glasgow
Scotland
Kingston
McCorry
Millbrook
Edward
George
Wm. Budd
Fred
Arthur
Havelock
Ed Hanna
Forget, Sask
Wm. Jowett
Marion
Cobourg
Wm. Johnston
C. Kelis
J. W. Walsh
A. T. Armstrong
H. Argue
John
Robert Deyell
Bailieboro Lodge Coventry Install Officers in Jan 1908
Bailieboro lodge Coventry C E B S Nriggs held its annual ball on January 20 1908 with officers installed. Worthy President William Kell Vice President Joseph Lang Chaplain Richard Parker Fin Secretary A J Maycock Treasurer James Jackson 1st Guide David Jewison Herb Bateman Richard Thompson George Murney TG Hutchinson WH Hutchinson Inside Guard Wm Waterman Outside Guard J W Dawson Trustees James Jackson David Jewison Auditors Richard Parker Joseph Lang Lodge Surgeon Dr Russell. The lodge in prosperous condition with a bank balance around 700. Installation conducted by District Deputy Bro John Pethick Newtonville and Bro Martyn Pethick Lodge St Ives Millbrook.
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Coventry $.C.E B.S . Nriggs
Bailieboro
Willian Kell
Joseph Lang
Chaplin
Richard Parker
Fin
A J Maycock
James Jackson
David Jewison
Herb Bateman
Richard ‘Thompson
George Murney
Weather Gossip From a Village Today
Local musings claim ice will be plentiful this season as muskrats raise upper stories on their houses and a hunter spots a fox by Octogore Mill. A milk chill follows the Jan 6 local option vote, with L Clarry milking frozen milk and noting the cold in Jas Hutchinson woods and near Tom Bower and Allan Kirk Rabbits nest spotted sixty feet from a stump.
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Sidney Fitzgerald
Jas
Hutchinson's Woods
Tom Bower
Allan Kirk
Sid
Octogore
Mr. Fitzgerald
In Memoriam Request Becomes Penny-Per Inch Venture
A lanky miner visits the Melbourne Argos seeking a tribute to his late superior. The clerk offers an In Memoriam notice at sixpence per inch, prompting the mourner to remark his boss was not over six feet, comically altering the request.
Ferrozone Vitalizer Promises New Life and Strength
An old advertisement touts Ferrozone as a nourishing tonic that builds flesh and blood by infusing iron and oxygen. It claims to repair weak spots, revive worn organs, boost vitality, and lift spirits, urging readers to buy at 50c per box from dealers.
Montreal Witness praised for public service and reform stance
The Montreal Witness is lauded as a long standing public service newspaper renowned for moral reform. It prioritizes readers over revenue by avoiding questionable ads while delivering news, markets, and a broad range of departments. Subscriptions offered: Daily Witness 300 annually, Weekly Witness and Canadian Homestead 1.00 annually.
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Atlantic
Montreal Witness
Nore
Witness
Canada
Children’s Corner
Macdonald College Poultry Exyet
John Dougall & Son
Montreal
Wedding Bells at Batheboro For Miss Josephine Jewison
A pretty wedding was held at Mr. Robert Fallis's home in Batheboro on Wednesday January 8. Miss Josephine M Jewison married Mr. Harry N Barnard with Rev. Wetherall officiating. The bride wore white point de esprit over white silk and carried white carnations. Bridesmaid Mabel Jewison and groomsman Percy Barnard attended. About ninety guests enjoyed a lavish repast as evergreen decor brightened the dining room. The couple received many gifts and well wishes for a long and happy marriage.
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Robert Fallis
Batheboro
Josephine M Jewison
John Jewison
Harry N. Barnard
Wetherall
Mabel Jewison
Percy Barnard
Anelien Szie Fillies Sold At Snowden House Stables
Anelien Szie of 18 imported Die ideggale Fillies will be sold at Snowden House Stables Peterborough at 1 30 pm sharp on Wednesday February 16 1968 by T H Hassard importer of Clydesdale Percheron and Hackney Horses Millbrook Ont They are a choice lot of Fillies and will be Sold without any reserve to the highest bidder For breeding and particulars write for Catalogues to T H Hassard Millbrook Ont Terms Cash or six per cent interest on six months credit on approved paper Auctioneers J R McEway and J H Gardiner
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Snowden House
Peterborough
T. H. Hassard
Millbrook
Ont
J. R. McEway
J. H Gardiner
Home made mixture touted to cure rheumatism and kidney trouble
Readable tale tells of a simple home made mixture combining Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to cleanse kidneys and relieve rheumatism. Instructions urge shaking well and taking one teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime with water. Local druggists claim easy access to ingredients and endorse its safety and effectiveness.
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Bedtim
Philadelphia
New York
Nerviline Relief Promises Quick Digestive Help
A simple remedy claims to stop disagreeable fermentation and indigestion. Ten drops in sweetened water soothe the stomach, ease gas, and correct digestive troubles, with fast relief for sour stomach heartburn and headaches. Polson’s Nerviline offered at 25 cents via local dealers.
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Polson
Woman suffrage lecturer stirs audience with stable humor
A woman suffrage lecturer drew laughter with a quip about her lack of a vote and her fiancé in the stables. She joked that asking him to exercise the franchise would earn a polite, puzzled reply. The remark illustrated the era's debate over women's voting rights with wit.
Learn Dress Making By Mail Time At Home Ontario
A historic appeal promotes an at home dressmaking course by mail in Ontario offering a $500 guaranteed outcome after completing six lessons. The program claims high success, warns against imitators, and targets households with ladies seeking a complete tailoring system for garments from shirts to elaborate dresses.
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Hime
Ontario
Canada
Missing Text About Local Visit and Event in Omemee
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Isaac and Willie visiting Mrs. John Mel in Omemee and Hayes, with mentions of hockey, 164 registered attendees at an event, and several names including Miss Ida Nugent and Rev. R. McCulloc. Additional items reference Colborne and Mullbrook gatherings and local guests.
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Isaac
Willie
John Mel
Hayes
Ice
Emily
Omemee
Nan M Switzer
Ida Nugent
R. McCulloc
I. Thorn
F. G. Land Services
Colborne Yester
Mullbrook
Thar
Maripos nuptials spark small town celebration
The fragment recounts a wedding gesture in Maripos with Miss bridesmaid and Mr attending a supper. Guests and a few friends joined the couple after boarding a late 5:55 train to Shower, as Crorma and Josenzk hosted the event amid familiar aunts and attendants.
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Josenzk
Roy Peterbors
Crorma
Elmer Tomes
Maripos
Wassini
Grice
Wediing at H Best Pleasant Miss Addie Mace to Everett Hace
A January 22 wedding at H Best Pleasant joined Addie Mace to Everett Hace with Rev H Peckover officiating. Guests wore gowns and bouquets and the groom gave a gold watch. The couple left for Omemec after a reception with music and gifts from friends and relatives.
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H. Best
M. Pleasant
Addie
Everett Hace
H. Peckover
Sandy
Omemss
Nater
Jos
Hayes
Sever
W. O
Miss Best
T. Wherrs
Oakwood
And
Minden
Li Keene
Peterboro
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Bank of Toronto
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J. B. L. Grout
H. A. Sims
Henry Mulligan
H. Mulligan
Sillbrook
Millbrook News
G. A. Duncan
Anticj
AB Maney
Etek
Tordsito, Sunny
We Murray
Pearl
Clarke
Meaford
S. W. Clarke
Tompkins
Bank of Montreal
W. Fi. Blam & Son
Mrs Wight
Brighton
D. Nugent
J. B. Sandy
Mirror Ce
Pearl Burnham
Maud Nugent
GR. Clare
Epworth League
Lindsay
Port Hope
Geo. T. Holmes
Ladies Aid
Methodist Church
Geo. Lock
Finch
Ethel Richardson
Bertha Lock
W. Gillett
Stella Hetherington
Burnham
M. Nugent
T. B. Collins
E. W. Lamprey
Herb Larmer
Sadie Larmer
G. R. Clare
John Bedford
Millbrook Methodist Church
Mrs. Watt
H. W. Johnston
Lily Burton
Fred McCorry
Archie Shook
Weir
Fred McCorry, Sr
Jowett
Miss McCorry
Ada E. Richardson
T. W. Thorne
Woman’s Institute
Council
Guelph
Wm Snelgrove
J. Steele’s
H.W. Johnston
North West
Oxbow
Manitoba
Byam’s
Farmer’s Institute
Dr. Reid
Mr. Warren
Reeve C. McNeil
Dep-Reeve
A. Kelly
W. S. Given
Reeve J. Hickson
Dep- Reeve Bruce
Manvers
Reeve Fisher
South Monaghan
Leach
Togo
Man
Fred Peake
Seymour
Northumberland
Durham
H.W. Brown
Aggie Hampton
Millbrook Methodist S. S
S.S
Carmel
Bailicboro
Millbrook Presbyterian S
Centreville
Fairmount
Cavan Union
Mt. Pleasant
Millbrook Methodists
Fraserville
Jo Po Deyel
Cee Heya
S Hetherington
Springville
Rev. Johnston
Pleasant
Cavanviles Bes
Fraserville AO. Or
Iit OO
S. Staples
Provincial Association
the Mirror
W. H. Byam & Son
WM. Thexton
A. Payne
The
Bell Telephone Company of Canada
Central
H. A. Turner
Melbourne
1817
London
England
Chicago
Spokane
Mexico
Newfoundland
Ontario Bank
G. Dean
Millbrook Branch
Anelien
Mili.brook
W. Montgomery, M. D
Turner's Drug Store
British American Business College
Yonge and
McGill &S
Tdamogroto
British Canadian Business College
Yonge
AU Brook
W. D. Stinson
Bett
Lebanon
Jenny Kerr
Olive Swit Mills
UD Bridge
A Henderson
Shi
Robert
Ida Switze
Januar
Jones—Bi
Gil
Reeve
Jos. T. Ed
T. J. Parsons
Griffin
Mr Geld
Archie Sxrd Graham
Sanderson
S. K
Theresia
Putnam
Annie W
Teacry
Pizna
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