Rev. Percy Thorntons Visit and Local Notices at Havelock
The Omemee News reports Rev. Percy Thornton visiting friends in Havelock and notes upcoming sermons by Rev. Nichol and Rev. McFarlane. Social items include turkey day sales, visits by Mr. and Mrs. H J McLean, and school resumption by Miss Gypsy Paton. An obituary for Christopher Lowes, former Thornhill postmaster, is included with details on his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Thornton, Ofborne
Eeesary
Havelock
McGahey and Brooks Wed In Quiet Nov Parsonage Ceremony
A quiet wedding was held at the Methodist parsonage on Wednesday evening November 18. George A. McGahey a livery keeper of Lindsay wed Edith May Brooks daughter of Harvey Brooks of Emily township. The couple begin married life with warm wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. McGahey
Lindsay
Edith May Brooks
Harvey Brook
Emily
A Shining Mark From Parisian Sage for Hair Growth
Chas S Baker of Rochester endorses Parisian Sage after trying various hair restorers. The testimonial claims heavy new hair growth at age 44 and urges others with hair loss to try the product. Guaranteed to cure dandruff and itching or money back. 50 cents a bottle through A Leach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas S. Baker
Chas. S Baker
St. East
Rochester
A. Leach
Nerviline Promises Quick Relief for Cramps and Pain
An ad touts Nerviline as a true comfort for stomach and bowel pain. It claims rapid relief with a few drops in sweetened water and lists safety, pleasant use, and strong strength compared with competitors. Bottles sold nationwide at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pol- Son
Obsterician Auction in Omemee Ontario Sale of stock and implements
Henry W Laidley directs public auction at Lot 6 Con 4 Emily on Dec 9 1903 at 1 PM. Items include two bay horses a chestnut filly an Ayrshire cow and farm implements all to be sold cash without reserve with hay and farm gear. Auctioneer J H Wilson invites bidders 12 miles north of Omemee Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Laidley
Emily
Pentland
Riaing
Bay Xeldings
Ayrshire
Lawa
Omemee
Bilis
J. H. Wilson
Emily Council Proceedings Omemee November 1908
Omemee council meets with Boate and Cottingham among attendees. Communications from Ontario Metal Culvert Co and Lindsay Clerk of the Peace noted. Various road and culvert expenditures approved. council adjourns to December 19. Also a tale of a gatekeeper at a southern Indiana Chautauqua misjudging a six year old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Boate
William R. Cottingham
James Courtney
Robert W. W. Wilson
Wm Herlihey
Ontario Metal Culvert Co
A. P. Devlin
Lindsay
Coun
R. W Wilson
J. Courtney
RH Stinson
Rutherford
R Morton
Jas Courtney
Lucas’ Hill
Indiana
Chantauqua
Golden Medical Discovery by Dr Pierce endorsement claims
The ad outlines Golden Medical Discovery made with golden seal root and glycerine, promoted by Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo. It cites endorsements from medical teachers, promises relief for catarrhal and bronchial issues, warns it won’t cure advanced consumption, and offers free mail order information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
The Late Samuel McCormick Lays In Mt Pleas ant Burial Ground
The late Samuel McCormick formerly of the north of Cavan was laid to rest at Mt Pleasant Presbyterian burying ground on Monday the 16th inst. Born in Diverna Armagh Ireland he came to Canada young. He married Margaret Finley and lived on a farm until blindness ended his work. After his wife’s death he remained in Mt Pleasant until his nephew Samuel McCormick and wife moved to Toronto, where he joined them until his death on the 16th inst. A paralytic stroke nine months ago left him bedbound. He bore his afflictions with Christian fortitude and often waited for the Master to restore his sight. A Presbyterian and Conservative, he belonged to the Orange Order and served as Reeve of LO.L No 41 Emily for years, living by the motto My God My Country and My King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Burying Ground
Samuel McCormick
Cavan
Mr McCormick
Diverna
M Cormick
Mt Pleasant
Samuel McOrmick
Ireland
Toronto
McCormick
Ldth Jns
Orange Order
Lo.l
Emily
Prescription for Backache and Urinary Ailments Teaser
A newspaper note touts a compound remedy made from Fluid Extract Dandelion one half ounce Compound Kargon one ounce Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces. Mix and take in tea spoonful doses after meals and at bedtime to relieve backache kidney trouble weak bladder and urinary issues.
Putnam's Corn Ex Tractor Ad Warns Against Imitations
Greedy dealers push a substitute, claiming only Putnam's cures corns and warts. The notice warns the imitation may fail and urges insistence on Putnam's name for genuine relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam's
Exceptional Offer Two Papers for One Dollar
Special arrangement with the Home Journal of Toronto offers a one year combination with the Mirror for new subscribers at $1.00. Home Journal features October cover The Little Apple Gatherer and articles like The Milk Question Women’s Work at the Fair and Ita Work plus music fashions and stories. Offer valid 30 days, send orders to W Richards Millbrook Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Journal
Toronto
The
Mirror
Canada
Ita
the Home Journal
W. Richards
Beware of Cocaine in Medicines Warns Against Snuffs
A public warning notes thousands of drug fiends fall under cocaine risk from catarrh snuffs. It urges avoiding snuffs for colds or catarrh and promotes Catarrhozone as safer relief. The ad claims fast cures for throat trouble and bronchial issues, selling at 28 cents and one dollar sizes through dealers.
Free Pneumatic Baker Pump Clothes Washer Offer
Advertises a free pneumatic washer for the first 1000 readers who write to Baker Prence at 60 Washington Street Buffalo NY. Claims the unit costs 4.00 regularly and halves washing effort, promising faster results than higher priced machines. Requires newsletter name and 51 cent stamp for packaging costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker Prence
Washington Street
Bullalo
N.Y
Hyomei Promoted as Cure for Catarrh in Ad
An advertisement touts Hyomei as the remedy to kill catarrh germs and cure catarrh, bronchitis, asthma, coughs, colds, hay fever and creeping illnesses. It quotes Joseph Duval of Tavistock Ontario praising Hyomei and notes Leach druggist guarantees cure or money back with a complete outfit for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Duval
Woodstock Street
Tavistock
Ont
Booth
Leach
A. Leach
Ferrozone and health claims from old ad copy
An early 20th century advertisement touts Ferrozone as a cure for anemia and lack of color, claiming rich nutrition and quick vitality. It contrasts the product with other remedies and urges purchase in 50c boxes. A parallel farming anecdote and Dr Hamilton's Pills laxative pitch appear, promoting health benefits and quick morning relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Dr Hamilton
Administratrix Sale of Farm Chattels and Temperance Hotel
The administratrix of the late Robert Shaw offers for sale by public auction the farm stock chattels and implements from the estate at the Old Victoria Hotel property Millbrook on Wednesday December 16th 1908 at one o clock p m. At the same time and place with official guardian approval the Victoria Hotel property will be offered for sale. For particulars see posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Shaw
Jos. Gardiner
Victoria Hotel
Guardian
Death or Tani Ferrozone cures nerves and strengthens health
Halifax reader Alis Weasley describes severe nerve weakness and mental distress. After two months on Ferrozone she gains strength, hope, and renewed vigor, prompting a drugstore call to action with pricing per box or six boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alis Weasley
Halifax
Also Mentioned on This Page
London
Kane, Mexico
An, Manager
Basa
Ming
aSoon
Ton
Fon
Montreal
ILY Herald
Hetory [Ree
Srgok
Omemee News
Nichol
McFarlane
H. J. McLean
Mount Pleasant
Gypsy Paton
Manitoulin Island
Whitelaw
Mount Pleas
Courtney
King St. West
Robert Hootan
George McCague
W. D. Stinson
Janetville
James Howe
Jeanne Hadden
Bethany
Victoria County
Emly
Christopher Lowes
Con
Thornhill
Bethel Methodist Church
Joseph
Ennimore
John
Ruth
Burketon Junction
C.P.R
Sandbank Siding
Pontypool Station
Edward Finley
James Sweet
Albert Conroy
West
Edward Dorricott
Dovercourt Road
McGaugy—Brooks
Annie W. Ivory
Frederick J. Snelgrove
M.C.P.S.O
Ontario
Emily Council Proceedings
Cottingham
Ed Clancy
Roth Con
G Sardison
North Boundary
John Graham
Chun. Wm. Cottinghar
R W Wilson
R H Stinson
West Loop
Wm Cottingham
Miz
P.O. Drawer
Millbrook, Ont
Millbrook
Wm. Beers
York St
Dr. H. Sanche & Co
ST. Catherine ST
Welcutncd
Co. W. Richards
Farmer’s Advocate and Home Magazine
Bay
Agenta
London, Ont
Ward St
Port Hope
H.W
Mirror and Family Herald
the Mirror
Toronto Daily News
W. H Curry
Wylie
J. A. Wylie
Oontario
Reacer
Les Kennedy & Kennedy Cor
Michigan
Griswold Sts
Detroit
Mich
Peterford Business College
Geo. Spotton
Elliott
Dominion
W. J. Elliott
Cor. Yonge and
Alexander Sts
Edward Grandy
T. J. Parsons’ Stove
Tin
T. J. Parsons
H &Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!