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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented OCR snippet references a phrase about a person named Jem and a long period of rest or length involving weighing years. The readable parts are nonspecific and lack identifiable events or context.
The Minden Echo reports Miss Della McQuade and Miss Nellie McQuade visiting Toronto last week. Rav. Mr. McKenzie of Bethel Circuit impresses congregations with eloquent sermon portions. Ice cream services offered to churches and picnics in any quantity. Mrs J Paterson and son Jack visit Sie St Marie, Out., while Jack Wylie and Miss McConnell travel through Minden on the way to Stanhope. The government dredge begins on Pigeon River reaching Cowan's Bridge.
Harry S Moore and Frederick W. Cardwell unite to run the Moore pharmacies at 617 State Street and Notroo State Street. Cardwell, long time manager opposite Crescent Park, will co lead the two stores under the Moore and Cardwell name as stock inventories conclude. He has roots in Omemee Millbrook and Peterboro and is thanked by many for his work.
The Fall term of Canada’s leading chain of modern business schools in Clinton Goderich Wingham Wal Kenton Orangeville and Peterboro opens September 1. The Peterboro College claims superior results and its graduates’ success is unmatched. A new advertisement appears on page 2 and will be updated weekly.
Advert depicts Nerviline and Nerviline Porous Plaster as rapid fixes for years of aching muscles and inflammatory pain. Claims include immediate vigor and flexibility, suitability for children and the elderly, and permanent relief when used with Nerviline. Distributed by N Polson & Co. Kingston.
Emily Council meets at ten in Omemee with Reeve and six councillors. Topics include county rates, road work, ditch repairs, gravel pit lease, and borrowing to cover current costs. Communications from county clerk, canal superintendent, bank, and school trustees reviewed. several expenditures approved.
Expenditure Commissioner Cottingham and Courtney move to pay road and bridge accounts totaling 231 20 for graveling, culverts, and road grader work on Con lines and boundaries. Several lists follow with names like William Robinson RH Johnston J Rowan RD Hamilton Henry Finotey Thomas Maher and others for graveling, timber, tile, and gravel pit work across multiple con lines and boundaries.
Council introduces By-Law 356 to authorize borrowing for current municipal expenditures and By-Law 357 appoints Wm. Cottingham and Jos. Courtney as special commissioners for Cowan's Bridge repairs and ditch filling. Both by-laws are read, carried, and the meeting adjourns to August 4 at 1 PM.
Ad claims Ferrozone blends vegetable extracts and tonics to boost nerves and stomach, refreshing the weak and sick. It targets men women and children, promising relief from fatigue, depression, and stress with a 50 cent price at dealers.
A Washington florist estimates 25 000 to 30 000 rubber plants in the city and explains a cure for leaf loss. Re pot yearly in larger soil, keep in shade, soak the pot weekly overnight, then dry for 2 3 days, water daily after the bath. Add soap suds for worms and dust leaves with a damp cloth.
Farm being west half lot 12, can 2, manvers contains 145 acres more or less about 140 acres cleared balance woodland. Good frame dwelling and frame barn 30 by 82. Water plentiful. NW corner touches Pontypool a prosperous CP railway village. In good cultivation. Terms apply to Charles Gibson Pontypool P.O. July 4 1908.
In Manvers on July 8 a bright wedding joined Miss Lena Margaret Bradley daughter of Douglas Bradley and Charles Herbert Porter son of Wo Porter. Rev Dr Marsh officiated on the lawn of the Bradley home. Guests celebrated with gifts including a mahogany settee from Gordon McKay Co. and the couple plans a honeymoon in the Great Lakes region before settling in Toronto.
An old advert promises Dr Hamilton's Pills cure back pain indigestion headaches and frequent urination by removing the cause. It claims immediate improvement and daily benefits for kidneys liver and stomach and notes the product sold by all dealers.
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