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Newspaper

Millbrook And Omemee Mirror

Location

Millbrook, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 22, 1909

Page

3

Annie W. Ivory Teacher of Piano and Theory

Annie W. Ivory offers piano and theory instruction with pupils prepared for examination. Terms are moderate.

Janetville Baseball Team Beats Locals 11 to 6

The Janetville baseball team defeated our nine 11 to 6 in a Saturday game described as an average exhibition. Mentions of local figures H Beatty J M McCrea and others appear among brief town notices and travel notes.

Janetville

Dr. Frederick J. Snelgrove Ontario Physician Surgeon

Dr. Frederick J. Snelgrove BA MB MS OCPSO is listed as a physician surgeon obstetrician in Omemee Ontario. The entry records his professional credentials and city of practice.

Delightful Excursion by Train to Peterboro and Lakefield

A Tuesday excursion on August 3 offers trip by train to Peterboro then steamer Otonabee to Lakefield and Stoney Lake. Timetable shows adult and child fares from Omemee Bethany Millbrook Fraserville with return train at 8 pm. Also notes Presbyterian Omemee circuit session meeting to consider calling a pastor.

Peterboro Otonabee Bift Lakefield Stoney Lake

Warder's Excurson to Toronto and Niagara Falls Recapped

The Warder's three day excursion from Omemee to Toronto and Niagara Falls is praised for ideal weather and smooth arrangements. About 500 participants enjoyed historical lore and friendly transport, though a pocket theft marred the return. Credit to Mr. Gillies and assistants for their effort. hopes for an annual event.

Toronto Niagara Falls Blackwater Gillies Grand Trunk Omemee Messrs. Ratt Baili W J Jackson Erxine McPherson J A Wylie Parsons Snelgrove Percy Parsons T. Walter McLean Rogers Helen Rogers M. Adams Isaac Glenny

Grand Garden Party Held by Methodist Ladies Aid

A Grand Garden Party was hosted under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid of the Methodist Church. The event featured familiar church members assisting with arrangements and local supporters attending for a social and charitable purpose.

Ladies’ Aid of the Methodist Church

Band of the 57th Regt to play at Sturgeon Street grounds

On Thursday July 29 1909 the Band of the 57th Regiment Peterboro under Mr Ghidden will perform a program of popular and descriptive music with vocal and orchestral selections. Tea from 6 to 7 p.m. Admission 25 cents, children 15 cents. Ice cream fruit and candy for sale. If weather is unfavorable the event will be moved to the church. Mrs T J Parsons president Ladies Aid and Rev R Burns pastor.

57Th Regt Peterboro Ghidden T. J. Parsons Ladies’ Aid

Fig Pills Promoted as Energizing Remedy

Advert appears to push energy pills named Fig Pills claiming to boost the body and life while clearing fatigue. Sold by R. J. Mulligan at 25 cents a box or five for a dollar, urging immediate purchase.

R. J. Mulligan

Dr Hamilton's Pills of Mandrake and Butternut

An advertisement touts Dr Hamilton's Pills of Mandrake and Butternut as a safe laxative and general tonic. It claims to clean the stomach intestines and bowels, tone the kidneys, and permanently cure constipation, selling nationwide for 25 cents plus tax.

Dr. Hamilton

Long Swamp Items Special to the Mirror

The weather has been fine and haying is underway. Guests include H. Thompson and J. Thompson at Sandy Hanna’s. Mrs Stevenson of Norwood visited her daughter Mrs. Jas Morton. Ambrose Little of Kendal visited Mr Powell. E Powell visited J Mitchell. George Wilson visited Wm Hodson with his fine driver. A white faced horse was seen along the line and Nellie enjoyed her drive. a black horse also made a speedy Marsh Sunday appearance.

Messrs. H. and J. Thompson Sandy Hanna Ambrose Little Kendal Mr . Powell E. Powell Me J. Mitchell George Wilson Wm. Hodson Nellie

Favorite Prescription Promises Cures for Female Ailments

An advertisement extols Dr. R V Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for long standing female diseases. It claims to support stomach and digestion and prevent needless surgeries, urging women to consult Dr. Pierce in Buffalo and offering a medical adviser free with small stamps.

Argeon Iorce Jet T. Sree RV. Pierce Buffalo

Nervous breakdown tale praise Ferrozone cure

Halifax woman Mrs. Wensley describes restoring health after unspecified nervous illness. She credits Ferrozone with improving sleep, nerves, and mood, claiming two months of use ended dread and restored vigor. Advertisement urges readers to buy Ferrozone at 50c a box or six for $25.

Magnificent Historic Reproduction at Canadian National Exhibition

A grand reproduction titled Fireworks at the Canadian National Kandahar will headline Lord Roberts career at the Canadian National Exhibition. The opening depicts Kabul under Himalaya peaks with massive gates, a war gong, and Afghan elites before a Royal tent. British forces under Lord Roberts face siege and a massive battle ends with the city in flames, drawn by a thousand soldiers in many uniforms.

Kandahar Lord Roberts Himalayas Ameer Central Asia Roberta

Ferrozone Restores Energy for Pale Girl

An advertisement urges use of Ferrozone to aid a fragile girl with weak health. It claims the tonic brings nerve energy and rapid growth, restoring vigor and mood. The copy promises renewed strength and vitality, urging purchase at dealers in 50c boxes.

A Wonderful Cold Cure Catarrhozone Promises Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Catarrhozone as a ten minute cure for colds and sniffles Its inhaled balsams banish headaches catarrh grippe and throat irritations The formula uses pine essences and antiseptics claiming safety for children and available in 25 cents or 100 fixes at dealers.

Special Prizes Highlight Wide Fame of Canadian National Horse Show

The Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto showcases a broad international reputation with breeding class prizes. The Ontario Jockey Club donates $1000 to thoroughbreds, while medals and large cash gifts from various societies honor top Hackney, Clydesdale, and Shire horses.

Toronto Ontario Jockey Club Hackney Horse Society American Hackney Horse Society Clydesdales Gee. A. Ferguson Surradale Scotland Clydesdales Association Shires Shire Horse Society of England Howse

Midsummer Promotions School Section No 5 At Cav an

The record lists Junior groups with names such as Leslie Pritchard Eric Whitfield Jessie Hilton Zilda Johnston Myrtle Snaio Alice Staples Virgie Thompson Jessie Whitfield Dave Sisson Maggied Sisson Herbie Morton Arthur Wilson and others. It notes recommended participants Albert Willis Harold Biglow Clarence Hilton Frank Harkness Muir Hilton Minnie Mowry Corsa Braithwaite and Clifford Sisson. Average daily attendants cited as 35.

Leslie Pritchard Clarence Hilton Willie Sisson Jimmie Steson Luella Staples Hazel Whitfield Margaret Swain Belle Harkness Clifford Sisson

Nerviline remedies promise quick cold relief

It promotes sore throat relief by rubbing Nerviline on the throat then applying a Nerviline Porous Plaster to the chest. The ad claims the remedies chase out pain congestion and cure colds with winter ills, touting Nerviline as the best for pains and aches. Large bottles cost 25 cents and plasters are the same price. Beware of substitutes.

Polson

Pontypool Club Holds Annual Friday Sports Day

Pontypool club hosted a Friday sports day with large crowds. Bethany beat Pontypool 2 to 1 in football, Pontypool and Lotus Juniors tied 1 to 1 in another match, Millbrook defeated Pontypool 3 to 2 in six innings of baseball, and Mike Waddel of Orno won the One Mile race in 5 minutes 12 seconds with Watt Blackburn second.

Bethany Pontypoul Pontypool Lotus Juniors Millbrook Mike Waddel Orno Watt Blackburn Waddel Blackburn

Notice of Voters List transmission and posting at Omemee

George A. Balfour village clerk announces delivery to voters per sections 5 and 6 of the Voters List Act. The list, prepared from the last revised assessment roll, was posted at Muggins Drug Store Omemee on July 7 1909 and remains for inspection. Electors urged to inspect and report omissions or errors for lawful correction.

Legislative Assembly R. J. Mulligan Omemee

Acorn Extractor Promoted as Blood Poison Cure

An advertisement touts a device named Axe Putnam's Corn Extractor as a safe painless and sure remedy for blood poisoning claiming quick cure. It imitates medical language but offers no verified medical benefit.

Axe Putnam

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