Omemee News and Local Notes From Bethel Tea to Hockey
A small Bethel party of twenty enjoyed a tea at Lebanon with a pleasant drive and reception. Miss Jenny Kerr visits Peterboro, Olive Switzer and Eva Mills attend the Epworth League Convention in Lindsay. Residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Shure of Bracebridge, Mrs. Henderson and son Robert, Ida Switzer with the Mesdames Jones at Midland, Isaac and Willie Guthrie visiting Midland friends, Mrs. John McLean of Toronto visiting daughter Mrs. J B Hayes, Omewee. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Best of Minden visit Omemee and Emily. A hockey match is planned between Fenelon Falls and Omemee on Thursday night. among 164 E L Convention delegates at Lindsay, Olive Switzer, Eva Mills, Ida Nugent, Miss Anderson, Rev. R. McCulloch of Omemee are named. Rev P B Thornton induction services at Colborne attended by Mrs S Thornton and Mr and Mrs F G Sandy, guests at Mr Bradley Millbrook’s Thursday.
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Bethel
Lebanon
Jenny Kerr
Peterboro
Olive Switzer
Eva Mills
Lindsay
Shure
Bracebridge
Henderson
Shire
Robert
Ida Switzer
Mesdames Jones
Midland
Isaac
Willie Guthrie
John McLean
Toronto
J. B. Hayes
Omewee
Lew Best
Minden
Omemee
Emily
Fenelon Falls
E. L
Oliver Switzer
Eva Mails
Ida Nug
Anderson
R. McCulloch
Wylie
S. Thornton
F. G. Sandy
P. B. Thornton
Colborne
Bradley Millbrook
Pretty January Wedding in Peterboro for Anna Anorma Brown
A January 22 1908 wedding united Anna Anorma Brown daughter of Mr Joseph Brown newly moved to Peterboro with George Elmer Jones of Mariposa township. Rev Ri McCulloch Owenee officiated with Miss M E Brown as bridesmaid and Melville Jones as groomsman. Guests showered them with rice as the couple departed on the 5 35 train amid good wishes.
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Joseph Brown
Peterboro
Anna Anorma
Cheorge Elmer Jones
Mariposa
Ri McCulloch
Owenee
M E Brown
Melmvile
Wedding Bells And Omemee Council Nominations
A wedding on January 22 at Mr J H Best home joined Addie Best to Everett Hayes of Omemee with Rev H Peckover officiating. Guests from Toronto Keene Hartley Oakwood Peterboro and more attended. Mr Hayes presented a gold watch and chain to the bride as celebrations followed. The Mirror also notes Omemee council nominations with multiple candidates for Reeve and Councillors and a Monday polling date.
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JH. Best
Pleasant
Addie
Everett Hayes
Omemee
H. Peckover
On -Mee
F. Sandy
Omemze
Jos. Hayes
I Omemee
John McBean
W. O. Hayes
Toronto
Miss Best
Hartley
T. J Wherry
Oakwood
Lew Best
Minden
Lizzie Nelson
Keene
Jos. Donaldson
Peterboro
Mirror
Reeve
Jos. T. Beatty
I. J. Parsons
George Griffin
Major Evans
R. G. Carey
Archie Scott
Jasid Graham
John Sanderson
S. P. Mills
H. K
Favorite Prescription Promoted For Expectant Mothers
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a non alcoholic, known composition remedy for female health and childbirth. It claims endorsements from medical writers and invites free distribution of a endorsements booklet.
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RB. V. Pierce
N. Y
Pierce
Greig's White Swan Coffee advertised by Robert Greig Co.
An advertisement for Greig's White Swan Coffee from the Robert Greig Co. Limited in Toronto touts Mocha and Java blends, roasts that preserve aroma, sealed parchment containers, and tins to keep flavor intact. It urges readers to ask their grocer for the product.
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Greig
White Swan Coffee
Robert Greig Co., Limited
Toronto
Leap Year Party Delights Bethany Town Hall Guests
The Leap Year Party in Bethany Town Hall on Thursday January 23 hosted by the Ladies of Bethany featured the Bethany Orchestra for dancing, a skilled floor manager, and ample refreshments. Patrons were Mrs. Byers Cairns McGrath and McKinnon. stewards included Byers Cairns Morton Hadden and Cairns. committee members were Bertha Kincaid Ella Glidden Laura Morton and Jennie Hadden. The event offered the chance for guests to pop the question and wished good fortune for the ladies.
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Bethany
W. J. Byers
D. Cairns
R. McGrath
J H. McKinnon
J. A. Cairns
C. R. Morton
J. H. McKinnon
W. L. Hanna
W. R. Price
J.S. Hadden
D. S. Cairns
Bertha Kincaid
Ella
Northern Messenger A friend in 70 000 families
The Northern Messenger offers 12 to 16 pages weekly for 40 cents a year to nearly seventy thousand Canadian homes. It appeals across generations, aims for temperance and British Canadian ideals, and features stories verses and pictures. Published by Jin Dougall & Son in Montreal with special terms for Sunday Schools.
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Northern Messenger
Atlantic
Pacific
Beyord
Nortrn
Jin Dougall & Son
Witness” Bios
Montreal
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promoted for Blood Purification
An old advertisement extols Dr Hamilton's Pills as the best quick method to cleanse and enrich blood, claiming they purify the body and invigorate veins and arteries with pure rich blood. Sold by all dealers.
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Dr. Hamilton
Muskoka Free Hospital Helps Tuberculosis Patients in Need
A Fort William case highlights the Muskoka Free Hospital for Consumptives aiding the poor. Officials note many entrants are entirely free, others pay nominal weekly sums. Trustees urge donations to support continued care for indigent patients.
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National Sanitarium Association
Muskoka
Board of Health
Muskoka Free Hospital
Fort William
Wm. R. Meredith
Osgoode Wall
W. J. Gage
Spadina Avenue
J. S. Robertson
King Street W
Toronto
Ont
Catarrh ozone advertised as a cure for cold and throat trouble
An old advertisement touts Catarrh ozone as a universal cure for colds catarrh and throat ailments claiming it clears nasal passages stops coughing and sneezing and restores health. It promises new methods and urges purchase at dealers for 25 cents or one dollar.
Death of T. W. Blackwell in Toronto
Mr. T. W. Blackwell formerly of Emily Township died in Toronto on January 24 at age 58. Survived by a widow and two sons, funeral held January 26 at Riverside Cemetery Lindsay. Brother Mr J J Blackwell of Omemee is noted.
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T. W. Blackwell
Emily
Toronto
Blackwell
Riverside
Lindsay
J.J Blackwell
Omemee
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