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Newspaper
Millbrook And Omemee Mirror
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
2
I have secured the agency of leading wire fences. The cut shows the lock of one model, the Peerless, all galvanized and said to withstand a night acid test. Fancy fences and gates kept on hand. Samples at Mr. J D Fair's Ward-Svare Store.
Farmers should place orders early to ensure timely fence installation and seed supplies. An agent advertises MAGNET Cream Deparators as superior, Hay Fork Goods with triple power, and Auto Sprayer for fruit trees and potatoes. Call to see samples and leave orders for new seed potatoes. prices are given.
The Ladies Aid held a social event Tuesday with a program featuring Rev. Clare, an orchestra, solos and several readings and duets by local performers. Refreshments followed. Charles Walsh returns from Toronto. Mrs Bateson and Miss Mina Bateson ill in Peterboro. Rev Johnston preached a notable sermon at the Presbyterian Church last Sunday evening.
Promotes renewed strength by enriching blood and vitalizing the body. Claims to drive out humors and impurities, destroy germs, and rebuild health for lasting vitality. Includes a testimonial from W A Renwick of Hamilton Ontario describing dramatic improvement after use. Available at druggists 50c per box or six for $2.50 from N C Poison Co Hartford Conn and Kingston Ont.
A claim that catarrh cures are wasted efforts in pursuit of a guaranteed remedy. Catarrhozone is advertised as the only cure, with testimonials from G. F. Fadden of Royan Quebec praising its effectiveness after ordinary medicines failed. The ad asserts guaranteed results and warns against disappointment.
The Rev J Hudson Taylor allegedly foretold a coming bloodiest war led by Russia within ten years and a world revival turning to righteousness, followed by the Lord’s return. W Percey Hicks notes this in The Prophetic News, saying one prophecy has passed with another in progress.
The Peterboro Mirror prints a flattering notice from The Examiner praising its responsibilities and reach. The owner urges merchants and farmers to subscribe and support the local paper. Mr. E. S. Clarry has purchased the Steam Yacht Myrtle, noted by The Examiner as a strong craft 34 feet long with 30 passenger capacity.
Mrs Eaton of Ontario describes a four year battle with heart disease and nervous symptoms. She credits Dr Leonhardt's Anti Pill with restoring appetite sleep and strength, noting complete disappearance of dizziness faintness and palpitations. She urges others to try Anti Pill as offered by Wilson FosCo Limited Niagara Falls Ontario.
In Millbrook and nearby townships dated May 13 1906 notices announce obituaries for Eveline Shea and Susan Sanderson, praise for Harry Leach at Bank of Toronto Schomberg, invites to a KoMcCal Horse Race on the 24th, employment ads for a general servant, incubator for sale, and council meeting set for May 26. Also reports of residents visiting, Archie Leach’s promotion at Toronto Head Office, an empty oil barrels sale, and local business promotions by A Leach Millerbrook with Parker's Dye Works and Peterboro Steam Laundry agent listings.
A Millbrook Lacrosse Club and Public Library event on Victoria Day May 24 19c6 at Agricultural Park Millbrook features a 1 PM parade led by the Citizens Band then lacrosse Bowmanville versus Millbrook and football Omemee versus Centreville.
A grand concert in the town hall begins at 8 pm with O A Gamsby one of Canada's leading comedians, assisted by baritone soloist C V Pym and local talent in a prestigious Millbrook program. Admission 25 cents, children 15 cents. Forsythe McMahon Armstrong Donnelly Russell listed as organizers.
Mr J Horner left Friday to supervise a lifting gang between Toronto and Allandale. Robert Russell appointed section foreman in Horner’s place. Sympathy extended to the Bradley family on a death in the neighbourhood. Emma Hunter visiting Toronto Buffalo and New York. Max Hales returned from city visit. J Horner’s wife at Beaufort brief days. William Turner very ill. Various local visitors and station hustle noted.
A promotional piece extols Dr Pierce family medicines made in Buffalo New York. It emphasizes full ingredient disclosure on bottle wrappers and endorsements by leading medical authorities. It notes glycerine as solvent, claims no alcohol or habit forming drugs, and touts Pleasant Pellets for constipation as an effective gentle laxative.
A complimentary supper was given Major J A Preston on the eve of his departure from Grand Valley to Grangerville to become Rearsstrar of Duffern County. The Commercial Hotel hosted nearly allVilagand County representatives as speakers praised Preston and Dr W Lewis spoke of the honor.
The 200 immigrants from England Ireland Scotland and Wales heard Rev W H L Vance of the Church of the Ascension at four o clock yesterday afternoon in the immigration waiting rooms of Union Station. The service included a Scripture lesson on Exodus and the hymn God Save the King. The sermon noted God did not lead them through the Philistine land and concluded with a benediction.
A village celebration in Millbrook promises grand sport and a large display of bills with a major concert at night. Dr John Hoskin, a long prominent local figure, and Mrs Hoskin invite visiting Durham teachers to a Rose Dale lawn party May 24 at 2:30. An earlier May 25 invitation was declined due to teachers' travel. A birth is reported in Millbrook May 17 1906 a son to Mr and Mrs Jacmas Luxon.
Mr. J. W Lowes of Bethany won two prizes at the Ops spring show in Lindsay on May 5. He took a prize for his Clydesdale and a second for his Blood Station.
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