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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
Local items list sales offers for cattle feed doors and soaps, a fountain pen ad, and a basket social fundraiser by Court Millbrook No. 624. Personal notices mention Mrs H W Johnston visiting Port Hope and funeral plans for Elizabeth Scott, aged 90, with details of service and interment.
Bracelets necklets rings latest designs and settings Gentlemen's tie pins charms at special prices at J Steele's Millbrook with focused display and sale of assorted jewelry items.
Rev W Pomeroy Rogers B A pastor of Wooler Methodist Church has received a unanimous invitation from Millbrook Methodist Official Board to become their pastor after the current Conference year. Rogers spoke at the S S Anniversary Services on New Year's. locals expect a warm welcome and continued good work under Rev G R Clare.
The funeral for the late George Olin on Thursday drew many sorrowing friends and relatives. The Brethren of Court Millbrook and Miss Hampton's Bible Class led a march to the cemetery with the Citizens' Band playing the Dead March. The Rev. G R Clare officiated at the house and grave with Foresters’ service by H G and N F Dunford. Wreaths came from several groups and individuals including Mrs J Doyle, Rochester NY. Attendees from afar included L Olin Huntsville and Ben Olin Manvers.
A Montreal Witness excerpt accuses a man who wed thirty two women in years of being a swift predator. He travels from city to city, encounters moneyed targets, marries, plunders, and deserts, earning a harsh comparison to a predatory bird that swoops on naive brides. The piece asks if women are more easily caught than mice and condemns the repeated conquests as calculated and rapid.
The Live Stock Branch in Ottawa releases a revised edition of Bulletin No 10 The Production of Bacon for the British Market responding to renewed demand for swine raising information The new edition features extensive new illustrations updated housing plans for modern piggeries and new material on dairy by products with an optimistic forecast of higher swine demand as spring pasture returns and market stock tightens Copies are available free from the Live Stock Commissioner Ottawa
G A Cumiaing announces tenancy of the Foundry blacksmith shop for years and offers 20 years experience shoeing horses including pacers and trotters. He holds a recommendation for shoeing for His Majesty's forces and offers carriage and wagon building, repairs, at old prices with satisfaction guaranteed.
To friends who came to us in our hour of trouble and contributed kindness and support. We return heartfelt thanks and praise unselfish friendship that brightens a dark home. May others receive the same aid when needed. Thanks also to Court Millbrook C OF, Miss Nampton's Bible Class, and the Citizen’s Band for attending the funeral of my late husband.
An old authority promotes a home remedy for rheumatism and kidney issues. The mixture combines Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Kar yon, and Syrup of Sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at bedtime. Druggists can supply ingredients or compound the mixture locally.
A Payne announces fencing options for farmers in Cavan and nearby areas. He offers wire from 30 cents per rod to 1.75 per foot, six makes, March first rebate of two cents per rod, steel gates, shingles siding and ceiling, hayfork goods, and nursery stock from a Canadian nursery. Shop hours Wednesdays and Saturdays next door west of James Donaldson's pump shop.
The Miss Hamptons society held a Tuesday evening social with a debate featuring Pethick and Rowland for the affirmative and Adams and Smith for the negative. The judges Gillett McMahon and Clare ruled for the affirmative. A recital on Before and After Marriage and a varied musical program followed with several soloists and a quartet.
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