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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
2
The friends of Miss Cora E. Rogers report she successfully passed the primary piano examinations in Lindsay held by the Toronto Conservatory of Music. She is sister to Rev W P Rogers of Millbrook. Poster notices advertise popular Method posters.
Time table lists Millbrook to Lakefield and Stoney Lake fares and schedules with adult and child rates. It promotes a special train to reduce delays, music by the Millbrook Band, meals on the steamer, and tickets sold from Millbrook to guarantee seating. Various local notices follow about births, visits, church services, sales, and upcoming events in Millbrook and surrounding area.
The Millbrook Cricket Club defeated Peterborough by 6 runs in a one innings match at the Oval. Millbrook 65 Peterboro 59. Notable performances by C Needler T Stephenson and I A Allen. A morning bowling match saw Millbrook win by one shot over a Kerr skip. A return match is hoped in Millbrook.
The Annual Tournament of the Millbrook Tennis Club runs on town lawns with a Kendall Cup contest open to Millbrook or Cavan ladies. Final matches are set for Friday July 31. Miss G Wood currently holds the Kendall Cup. Harry Reynolds of Port Hope provides a Boy's Singles prize cup.
Notice to creditors under Ontario law for the Estate of James Porter who died about June 21 1908. Creditors must send verified claims and security details by September 6 to A A Smith Millbrook solicitor for the Administratrix. After that date assets will be distributed to those with notice and others remain unentitled.
The Sun day School Association of the Township of Manvers held its annual convention at the Methodist church in Janetville. Despite poor weather attendance remained earnest with afternoon and evening sessions marked by enthusiasm. President Mr Jakeman attended. Miss Heathe performed. W A Jakeman was re elected president. The group decided to hold the next meeting in January at Pontypool and invite the provincial trainer to visit local schools.
R Jackson announces purchase of the Barbers Business from Mr Armstrong and requests continued patronage. He hires W D Donnelly as barber, stocks premium cigars cigarettes tobaccos and pipes, inviting customers to visit. Located opposite Bank of Toronto.
Two nearly new items offered by the MIRROR Office. A Rubber Tired Baby Carriage with brake and gold upholstery and a matching parasol. A one burner coal oil stove with carrying handle. Great bargains and limited chance. Call for full particulars.
A cigarette advertisement-like notice claims Ferrezone cures nervous debility and feminine organ disorders in women. It promises restoration of nerve force, vitality, and relief from irregularities with a 50 cent guarantee and no alcohol, credited to Mr. A Tidney of Cavanville. The piece also mentions social visits among Miss Guy of Toronto and Miss Hutchinson and Miss Elliett of Cavanville.
A Point Rack, Oneida County man recounts a severe catarrh attack that left him voiceless. After two doctors failed, he reports Catarrhozone cured his throat trouble and restored his voice, recommending it at 25 cents or one dollar at dealers.
Advertisement style copy promotes Nerviline Piast as a cure for aching muscles and inflammatory symptoms. It mentions a self test and urges immediate use, naming Poleun & Co as the supplier.
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