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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
3
Mount Pleasant hosts a charity ice cream booth after a local game. Proceeds support community causes as volunteers note the friendly crowd and busy turnover.
A scrambled OCR fragment mentions a general and a counterfeit or partial phrase about two villages at county level. No clear names, dates, or places are readable.
A fragmented OCR snippet references a person named Oba Omeme with unclear context and possible title or position. No dates locations or organizations are legible. The record preserves the minimal readable name while omitting speculative details.
Special course for public school teachers offered with open entry days. Peterboro Business College promotes summer study at its premises in Peterboro with lower attendance in July and August.
Omemee news notes two trains stopping Monday the 12th to convey passengers to Port Hope with morning departures at 1 30 am and 2 30 am returning at 5 30 and 6 00 pm Fare ten cents from Omemee for first class passengers and 1 25 for Omemee to Peterboro routes Residents and crossings cited for transfer via No 21 to Omemee Miss Henderson improves property at King and Sturgeon Sts A Presbyterian Church session meeting and W F M S secular gathering noted Local horse drawn accident on King St injuries not serious Community updates include visits from Dr Smith of Stockville and Bert Skuce returning home
Fragmentary notes report the Council of Omemee and Emily meeting on Monday and Tuesday. Worsmes are in demand with a sale at 12 boxes for $1. G. Patton left for a visit to Toronto and over Sound before returning home near Ludle.
Advertisement for Fig Pills claiming to boost energy and life, promoting a box of pills at 25 cents or five for one dollar, and noting sale by R J Mulligan.
Matric exams closed Tuesday. A Thursday picnic under E. V. W. I. auspices at Mr. Isaac Fee’s. Baseball vs Janetville next Friday at their village garden party. Post Office Block being painted. O G Williamson and party went to Caygeon on Monday to his new gasoline launch. Gracious Twelfth celebrations in Port Hope on Monday. Miss Helen Curry of Peterboro was Omeme for Dominion Day. Fred Evans returned Friday from duties as beat-thrasher.
At the Epworth League meeting in Omemee on July 24 1909 members presented Mi H Witkinson with required 1st year books for the Carnarvon Mission. The letter from the Omemee Methodist Church members expresses appreciation for Wilkinson's labor and offers a token of esteem as he begins Gospel work, wishing him success and fellowship in the Home above.
Notice from George A. Balfour Village Clerk that the voters list for the Municipality of the Village of Cinemec in Victoria County has been posted at R J Mulars Drug Store in Omemes on July 7 1909 for inspection and correction. The report includes local notices and various social items from Omemee with names and events spanning July.
The text promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe known composition tonic for women, especially nursing mothers and expectant mothers. It claims to prevent sickness, support recovery, and ease childbirth, with endorsements from writers and teachers and a promise of a free endorsement book by request.
Promotion examinations list names and results by class. Senior Fourth includes Colwell Harold Dick Alma Wort Mary Beatty Pearl Skuce Pearson John Murray James Renate Yo Junior Fourth lists Hazleton Dancey Newton Browl eke Beatty with recommendation. Senior Third features Fred Milly Mare Bloxomiftiner Williamson Melton Robinsen and others recommended. Senior Second shows Alta Sanderson Nerda Williauson Gertrude Henderson Givendolise Simmons and more named recipients.
The Toronto event runs from August 25 to September and features a military themed lineup. A model camp musical ride artillery drills and other attractions are on the bill with hopes to draw a million attendees.
Rev. J. H. Teney named rector of St Philip's Anglican Church at St Patrick street and Spadina avenue preached two sermons yesterday. His arrival raises Anglians' interest as Bishop Sweeny once led the church. Teney formerly served Omemee where his farewell was held. His induction and institution occur this evening with Bishop Sweeny conducting and Canon Dixon preaching.
Orders for bookbinding should be deft at this office. It is surprising how nice a volume can be made from these manuscripts and zines despite wear. Books magazines or periodicals bound or rebound in many styles at reasonable prices. Blank books journals ledgers and day books with any kind of ruling made to order. All work warranted first class.
A fragmented ad copy touts Tts healing and drawing with corn extract, claiming superiority over acids and urging patients to insist on the product. No verifiable medical evidence is provided.
A testimonial from Me EON Suseaton of St John's describing lingering nervousness numbness and fatigue. She credits Ferrozone with restoring appetite circulation warmth and strength enabling a return to work. The ad touts Ferrozone as a world leading remedy with immediate perceived benefits and includes pricing.
The Ca Honal Exhibition prize list is set with premiums across all departments. From August to September 50th the fair runs two full weeks with a goal to reach attendance of a million, signaling expanded attractions and Canadian progress under the Directors.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a hair nourisher and cure for dandruff and scalp diseases. It describes nourishment to prevent hair loss, strengthen growth, and make hair thick and fluffy, with a money back guarantee and a 50 cent price at Leech the druggist.
An advertisement urges readers to take Dr Hamilton's Pills to combat drowsiness after meals and sluggish liver. It promises increased vitality, appetite, digestion, and sleep regulation, claiming mild but effective action and availability in 25e boxes from all dealers.
Bethany special to the Mirror notes Miss Emma Reynolds visiting Lakefield last week. Toronto visitor Mr Richard Matthews, a GAR conductor, spent time with Mr C Reynolds. Provincial Ticket Inspector Geo Manson and family shared Sunday with their parents. Wm Mounson and family visit Toronto, guests of Geo Mounson and Mrs Alf Sisson. Wm Brown awarded contract to remodel a house for Mr Sane Preston, described as a skilled mechanic.
Obituary notices report the death of William Earles Sr. at Omemee on June 22 and James Morgan of Emily Township at 94 years old on June 29. Morgan emigrated from County Galway and left eight children. Funeral details and brief biographical notes accompany the obituaries. Also included is a recipe for Baked Corn with egg, sugar, butter, pepper and salt.
Special to the Mirror reports De RoJ Heatlie selling his practice to Dr. W Clarke of Clifton. Residents, visits from Mrs Armstrong of Duluth, and Miss Lochheart of Elizabethville are noted. Rev J H Chapman delivered his farewell sermon, with Mrs Chapman leaving as Bible class leader. The Ladies Bible Class honored her with gifts and addresses. A new pastor Mr Secombe is expected to speak next Sunday.
J B Cotram of Mastown NL extols Nerviline as a superior liniment for rheumatic pains and muscle soreness. He claims one application delivers more benefit than a full bottle of standard liniments. Evidence from a local user endorses the product’s penetrating effectiveness.
The article extols Ferm zone as a blood purifier and nerve tonic to strengthen the heart and circulation. It claims regular use prevents pain, headache, and nerve weakness by renewing the system and restoring vigor. Sold for women and men at all dealers.
A list of ingredients for a Laver Fruit Cake includes butter sugar milk flour and eggs with currants and raisins. The fragment mentions baking powder and rising agents and reserving some currants for filling.
The Canadian National Exhibition highlights Shorthorns and other breeds with high quality cattle. Breeds such as Herefords Jerseys and Ayrshires received praise last year and experts predict this year’s exhibit will surpass all prior shows at Toronto.
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