Millbrook 1908 social notes and local events
Miss Annie McKnight of Midland visits Mrs James Leatch. Various locals host guests from Montreal Ottawa Toronto Oakland and Lindsay. A Bowling match favored the Bankers by 3 pins with players listed. Epworth League Summer School attendees and a new daughter born in Cavan Township June 25th 1908.
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Annie McKnight
Midland
James Leatch
Bankers
Cavan Township
George Howden
Married Couple Wed in Millbrook Presbyterian Manse
Angus McQuarrie married Maud Strong in Millbrook with Rev. Johnston officiating. The report notes ties to Bartlesville and oil interests, plus local social updates and upcoming events in Millbrook including a postponed Presbyterian Excursion and notes on births, visits, and church activities.
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Millbrook
Wm. Johnston
Angus McQuarrie
Maud Strong
Mope
Reverend William Pomeroy Rogers Preaches at Millbrook Church
Rev William Pomeroy Rogers preached at Millbrook Methodist Church his first Sunday as pastor. Morning text Joshua 11 4 stressed new paths for believers and unity with charity when facing differing views. Evening focused on Job 42 5 6 and the need for a true vision of God, citing Wesley Moody Studd and Meyer. Choir talent highlighted and prospects for the church noted as bright.
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W. P. Rogers
Millbrook Methodist Church
Canada
Tsump
Pasaor
Job
God
Abraham
Jacob
Moses
Joshua
Tsaiah
Paul
John Wesley
D. L. Moody
Chas. Studd
F -B. Meyer
Horse Runs Away After Auto Sighting Injures Captain Family
On Thursday evening Capt. Leach and his wife and child were thrown from a frightened horse after an automobile caused the incident. They escaped serious injury but were shaken. the horse was killed due to injuries and the vehicle damaged. The auto No 4283 belonged to W. B. Lumins of Toronto who arranged settlement.
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I Leach
W. B. Luminus
Toronto
Leach
Peterboro
Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor Promoted
Sales copy notes a painless corn treatment from Putnam's, claiming it removes corn root and all in twenty four hours. Emphasizes insistence on Putnam's Painless Corn Extractor only.
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sPutnam’s
Putnam’s
Garden Party at Carmel Bids Farewell to Retiring Pastor
A large turnout at Carmel hosted a farewell for Rev. J. G. Brown and welcomed Rev. G. C. R. McQuade as his successor. Recitations by Misses Whittington Lann and Brothwell impressed, with music from the Millbreak Band and club swinging delighting the crowd. Brown introduced McQuade who expressed gratitude and faith that united, Spirit-led effort would yield much good in the coming year.
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Carmel
J.G. Brown
G. C. R. McQuade
Me. Brown
Whittington
Lann
Brothwell
Gray
Millbreak Band
Brown
BicQuade
McQuade
Notice to Creditors for James Porter Estate in Millbrook
Notice is given under the Estates laws that creditors must file their claims for the late James Porter died around June 21 1908 by September 6 with solicitor A A Smith Millbrook. Claims must be verified and show securities if any. After the date the administratrix will distribute assets to those with notice and not liable to unnamed claimants.
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James Porter
A. A Smith
Millbrook
Union Excursion Pleases Passengers on Steamer Empress
Bethany special to the Mirror reports the Thursday excursion on the Empress by G.T.R. through Katchewanooka Clear and Stoney Lakes drew large crowds. The weather was superb and the band played fine music. The Rev Dr Marvin and family leave for Warsaw to lead the circuit and will be missed by many.
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Union
G.T. R
Empress
Katchewanooka
Clear
Stoney Lakes
Marvin
Warsaw
R. Jackson Opens Barbershop Opposite Bank of Toronto
R Jackson announces purchase of Armstrong's barber business and seeks continued patronage. He has hired W D Donnelly as top barber and will stock cigars cigarettes tobacco and pipes. Visit the new shop opposite the Bank of Toronto.
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R. Jackson
Bank of Toronto
Antiques Offered By MIRROR Office Sale
A Rubber Tired Baby Carriage with brake and gold upholstery and a matching parasol, nearly new. A one burner coal oil stove with carry handle, in good as new condition. Both items offered at a bargain with a rare chance. Call the MIRROR Office for details.
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Mirror Office
Don’t You Sleep Well Ferrozone Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Ferrozone as a harmless nourishing tonic that cures insomnia. It promises restored health, energizes the nerves, rebuilds the system, and enables work and sleep with a price of 50 cents per box at dealers.
Longtime Orange Order member to mark diamond anniversary
Lakefield resident Robert Roseborough will celebrate fifty one years in the Orange Order on July 12, a half century with only one missed Orange Walk and plans to join the Peterboro celebration on July 13. He joined Lakefield lodge in 1857, now with Diamond Lodge No 80 in Peterborough, later returning to Lakefield. He is a skilled drummer and drum maker, and is the brother of Mrs. Thos Hunter of Millbrook.
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Robert Roseborough
Lakefield
Orange Order
Roeeborough
Orange and Blue
Diamond Lodge
Peterborough
Peterborboro
Roseborough
Roreborough
Peterboro
Crill
Thos, Hunter
Millbrook
New Theory on Rheumatism and Ferrozone Cure
A historic claim proposes rheumatism as a constitutional disease caused by a virus circulating in the blood. Ferrozone is advertised as purifying the blood and strengthening the system to prevent attacks. The pitch promises immediate relief and permanent cures with a 50a box price from all dealers.
Nerviline Claims Quick Digestive Relief For Gas
An advertisement touts Nerviline as a simple cure for indigestion sour stomach heartburn and gas. It promises rapid relief by taking ten drops in sweetened water and urges readers to buy a 25 cent bottle from local dealers.
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Polson
Omeetee community notes and parade plans in Omemee
Local items from Omemee include Parry Sound visitors, a planned Orangemen parade to the Met next Sunday, church gatherings, and a large picnic on July 1st. Residents T. Boyd and Wm. Millbrook appear, with social visits to Toronto and Dunsford noted. An old church cane to the Quinte Conference is highlighted and Dr Ham Pills are advertised as a blood enriching remedy.
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Quinte
H. Methodist Church
Canada
R. Duke
Unas
Quake
H. “Pat
Estimatis
Port Canide
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