Millbrook Exhibition Notes and Local Happenings
Community updates from Millbrook feature the Central Exhibition entries, promises of photo studios, and farm show items. Highlights include Major Winslow coordinating entries, harness and robe stock, local visits from Campbell and Walsh, and Lindsay Fair attendees among town residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay
Messrs
J. W. Walsh
I. Richardson
W. S. Given
Wellington Pickup
Thos Lenc
H. Nattrass
Major Winslow
N. McGill
R. Winslow
J. Elliott
Local notes from Millbrook and area highlight sales and visits
The Mirror announces a Big Sale at Dr Hassard's next Saturday at 2 p m and the 1909 Mirror subscription offer. Reports say Mr D B Simpson K C Reform candidate for Durham visited town. John Huffman buys an auto and shows off a racer. Ice cream supply issues briefly disrupt town eateries but are resolved ahead of Fair Day. Local trips include Peterboro Lindsay and Roblin era discussions and visits by Eames Thorne Hall Adams Fair entries and a special train to north towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huffman
John
Jimmy Fox
George Dean
R. Ruddy
T. B. Collins
Peterboro
R L. Borden
Roblin
Manitoba
Burnham
E. M. Eames
Rochester
W. W. Gillett
Millbrook
Omemee
Lindsay
Linda Hall
Jas. L. Fair
Effie Adams
Ferrozone Restores Strength For Delicate Maid
A damaged ad claims Ferrozone revives energy and vigor for a delicate woman exhausted by illness. It promises rapid growth, renewed spirits, and nourishment, stating old vigor returns with Ferrozone. Sold at dealers in 50 cent boxes.
Good Family Leaves Millbrook for Peterboro
Mr and Mrs Wm Snelgrove and their children depart Millbrook for Peterboro after selling their bakery and confectionery business. Health and housing pressures prompted the move, though they remain active in the Methodist Church and Ladies Aid. Their departure is felt as a loss to Millbrook and a gain for Peterboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Snelgrove
Peterborough
Snelgrove
Millbrook
Peterboro
Methodist Church
S. S
Ladies Aid
Gladys
Gordon
King
Horse Runs Away Smashing Buggy After Kick Incident
Dr. Alf Russell of Bailieboro was driving to town when his horse began to kick on Alen's Hill. He jumped free as the horse ran into Count Needham's fence breaking through it. About 13 dozen eggs in the buggy were smashed. The doctor escaped with very slight injuries.
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Alf Russell
Bailieboro
Alen’s Hill
Train Holdup Or Egg Buyer Crashes The Halt
On Saturday Mr J Krieger delivering eggs approached a crossing when the train suddenly stopped. The conductor asked about egg prices and John replied with a muffled expletive before the train resumed motion.
Peterboro Business College Promotes Continental Reputation
The Peterboro Business College emphasizes quality business education for nearly twenty five years. The ad notes opportunities for future success regardless of distance and points to free YMCA tickets for young women and YMCA or TAA tickets for young men, inviting attention to the advertisement.
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Peterboro Business College
Y.W.C.A
Y.M.C.A
TAA
Death of Charles William Melvor Child in Cobourg
The town notes the passing on Sept 1 of Charles William Melvor aged 2 years 3 months, youngest son of Mr and Mrs George Melvor and grandchild of Mr and Mrs Wm Melvor of Millbrook. Funeral at Presbyterian Cemetery conducted by Rev W P Rogers. The Mirror offers sympathy and comforting reflections on mortality and faith.
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Cobourg
Charles William
George Melvor
Wm Melvor
Millbrook
Mirror
Presbyterian
W. P. Rogers
Wm. Johnston
Bible Class Tea At Methodist Church Entertains Sixty
In the church parlors on Tuesday evening September 29 about sixty members of the Organized Bible Classes were entertained by teachers Miss Byam and Miss Hampton. Rooms were decorated with flowers and autumn leaves and a dainty tea was served. The event offered agreeable entertainment to the young people and an opportunity to...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Miss Byam
Miss Hampton
Village hosts welcome for Bible class organizers
The article lauds Miss Byam and Miss Hampton for hospitality as they invite local youths to join organized Bible classes. It encourages others in the village and surrounding country to take part, promising a hearty welcome to new members.
Public Auction of Horses and Carriages at Millbrook
Dr I H Hassard conducts a public sale on King Street Millbrook Saturday October 3 1908 at 2 pm featuring Hackney stallions and mares Clydesdale mare ponies carriages harness and household items with no reserve. Proceeds to fund proprietor’s move to Markham.
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I. H. Hassard
King Street
Millbrook
Borrow Moss
Canada
Marion Cassius
America
Markham
Flower Sunday at Methdist Church Celebrates Rally Day
The Methdist church held Rally Day Flower Sunday with elaborate decorations and a morning service featuring a fine anthem and a quartet. The pastor preached on making hearts a flower garden for the Lord and urged rooting out unbelief slander and evil thoughts. At 2 30 p m Sunday School attendance reached 349 with 49 primary and 39 men’s class on roll. An evening service filled the auditorium featured four choir numbers and a strong sermon by the pastor praised for its relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Adams, Coombe
Byam
Duncan
R. W. Clarke
J. Hampton
WYLIE Shows Elaborate Painted China Exhibition
A note about a grand painted china display at Wylie highlights local enterprise and a millinery expansion by Ackerman and partners. The firm plans to extend its premises along King Street if business grows promising prospects for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
T. A. Macp
King St
Wylie
Song dedication note from Lt Septimus to Earl Roberts
A fragmented note records a dedication of a Christmastide song titled Glory to the Brave Soldiers. It mentions T W McLean Of On Copy and Earl Roberts in Omemee with acknowledgments and signatures.
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T. W. McLean
Walter McLean
Mount Pile
Earl Roberts
Mi O Na Helps Stomach Ailments Saytes Leach
A health ad claims Mi o na stomach tablets relieve weak stomach discomfort and digestive distress. A. Leach promises a money back guarantee after a few days of use, asserting improved appetite and reduced nausea with continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Leach
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Morton Studio
Dominion Hotel
Coun
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Baiheboro
the Mirror
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Keene
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ME. Whyte
T. J. Lang
Ethaday KC
Peter Ashoro
A K. Smith
Uxbridge
A. A. Smith
Morton
John Dawson
Miss Maddoc
Boston
T. A. Campbell
Millroox
Mrs
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Clarence Pickup
Millbrook Central
Hilliard Donaldson
West
H. Mulligan
Peterborox
Aubrey Pengelly
Port Hope
Minnie Adams
Campbellford
Pendry
Montreal
Bank of Toronto
Mr. Walsh
H. Thexton
Flossie Thexton
Lily Burton
W. A. Smith
Kingsville
F. W. Burnham
W. D. Leach
North West
Miltary
South Africa
W. T- A Deyell
Harry Armstrong
Estevan, Sask
J. Huffman
James Maldssi
Tupper Street
Jack
Miss Burritt
Irene Fair
H. B. Allen
S. Edsall
Bell Telephone Co
James Porter
Miss Kells
T. W. Thorne
George Sylvester
Lindsay Fair
R. F. Thorne
Reaboro
Mrs. Loudon
Troy, N. Y
Rinne
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H. A. Sims
W. H. Coombe
Queen’s Hotel
Thorndyke's
J. Fair
Caveth's
S. HE. Hakins
H. Campbell
General Blacksmith
R.T. Adams
Tias
W. Archer
George A. Slater
Turner
Kodac Co
Chas. Gardiner
E. Sayles
W. G. Rowland
Tupperst
W. J
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J. Stheele
A Jackson
Portland
Scranton Coal
Wy Tien
Leach
Leach’s
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Ont
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J. H. Wilson
Star Brand
Portland Cement
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Scranton
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Millbrook Station
W.h.byamison
Gillott & Son
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