Millbrook News The Anniversary Plans And Local Notes
Millbrook notices report anniversary services for Bethany Methodist and Fallis line churches on Sunday and Monday November 3 and 4 with Rev J F Chapman and Rev M E Sesmith preaching. Local items include visits by A A Smith and W Wood, a brief tale told by Fallis, and the Millbrook Presbyterian anniversary with Rev James Wallace to preach. Died Thomas Stanley Jackson 27, funeral from Kendal to Orono Cemetery.
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Ge’. Zeth
Thomas Stanley Jackson
John Jackson
Kendal
Orono
Family Herald and Weekly Star a Canadian icon
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal bills itself as Canada’s best weekly newspaper, a family magazine and agricultural paper in one. It claims three publications in one for a dollar a year, and urges households to subscribe, highlighting its unparalleled quality and value.
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A Plea for a Remedy to Stop Drink Affected Families
To the Editor of the Miror a plea for a by law to compel men to work and support their wives and mothers and keep alcohol away from the poor victims. The writer hopes local option or other measures would reduce drink and ease broken hearted households.
Out for ducks with bank men on hunting trip
Geo Dean manager of the Bank of Montreal and L S Clarry visited the Laxe for ducks. Both are expert shots and should bag some game, as the old saying suggests when he gets his eye on a duck his heart ceases to oscillate. Wishing them a pleasant outing.
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Bank of Montreal
L. S. Clarry
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Local Clergy Unite for Moral Reform Meeting
Town ministers gathered at the Town Hall to back Local Option and temperance, led by Rev T Beverly Smith of Toronto Junction who advocated reform in a courteous, persuasive manner. Attendees engaged with questions, Neville provided a popular solo, and nearly all present supported Local Option.
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T. Beverly Smith
Toronto Junction
Mr. Johnston
Ceae
Neville
The Grove Junior Team Rugby Match Attended by Town Hall Crowd
Tuesday Village Bible Society meeting drew large attendance at Town Hall. Rev H A French spoke on church work with force, C V Pym sang, and Bessie Armstrong led piano. Saturday a football match at The Grove saw the local boys beat Rev Mackenzie’s eleven 1 goal to none. Ross Edmunds scored the winner. The Grove team, rugby now, plans a return game on the 76th before Thanksgiving. Eric Lefroy played for The Grove. Milltreok lineup listed. tickets rec. Great enthusiasm and fair play noted. Mr R W Clarke attends Brampton convention.
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Fenelon Falls
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F. Budd
H. Hanley
Jack Hassard
Ken McBean
Doug, Clarke
Ross Edmunds
Nor Mitchell
Walker Fair
Robbie Fair
Georgie Dawson
Reg Given
Harold Hunter
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Millbrook Methodist Church Marks Twenty Fifth Anniversary
The twenty fifth anniversary services drew large crowds with Rev. A Carman preaching eloquent sermons. The death of Dr Potts was noted as a difficult loss to fill. Music by the choir directed by D Hampton featured duets quartets and solos. Offertory totaled 113.65. Also reported: a bridge collapse south of the Electric Light Plant and a social gathering at the Duncans with visitors from Indianapolis and Cleveland. The Horticultural Society is not flourishing, bulbs available at Armstrongs Piano Store.
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Millbrook Presbyterian Church
Ames Wallace
Lindsay
Wallace
Millbrook
A. Carman
Methodist Church
Carman
Potts
D. Hampton
Miss Richardson
Mr. Adamsaay
Potatoes Impress Mirror with Massive 234 and 134 Lb Origins
Delbert Sanderson brought to The Mirror two enormous potatoes weighing 234 pounds and 134 pounds. Dub, manager of Jas. Fan farm near Mililavok, notes Faircag grew two acres of such specimens, claiming yield is immense. John Grey’s unit is knocked out by the 234 pound tuber, another daisy among the harvest. The Mirror stores big potatoes and invites anyone who can beat them to bring specimens.
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Lance
Delbert Sanderson
Dub
Jas. Fan
Mililavok
Practical Interest to Women in November Fashion
The Detroit Journal previews the November issue of New Spear Western Magnaixx focusing on fall and winter suits with materials colors and trimmings for Winter 1907 1906. It covers Thanksgiving pies leftovers after feast and entertaining ideas plus sections on parlor lectures new education in music and other regular departments praised for the month.
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Spea Westan
Relieve corn pain with Putnam's Corn Extractor
The ad-like item warns against acid substitutes and urges use of Putnam's Corn Extractor for painless relief. A humorous aside references a bonneted gentleman rushing to buy a hat for his wife, illustrating a light social vignette from The Sketch.
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Putnam’s Corn
Putnam’s
Home Remedy Promises Rheumatism Relief and Kidney Help
An old eminent authority promotes a DIY remedy to ease rheumatism and kidney troubles. The article cites a home mixture of Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to shake in a bottle and take after meals and at bedtime. Local druggists may supply ingredients or compound the mixture for readers.
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Lown
Farm for Sale in Cavan with 135 Acres
First class grain and stock farm in Cavan for sale comprising 135 acres approx. Ninety acres cleared and in good cultivation with clean weed‑free land. Good pasture and woodland, wells and a running spring. Two barns on stone foundations with granaries, an orchard beginning to bear, and timber in the wood lot. Located within three miles of Milbrook and near a school and grist mill. Desirable investment, right price if sold at once. Apply to THE MIEROR OFFICE.
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Cavan
Milbrook
Milking Stool Innovation Met with Inept Start on Plantations
A plantation dairy operation tried milking stools to aid workers but the first use ended poorly. A worker reported bruises and an empty pail after attempting the stool, insisting the cow refused to sit on it while the owner blamed the cow rather than the device.
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Darkey
Invaluable for Nursing Mothers and a Cold Morning Prank
A nursing mothers era ad extols Ferrozone as the best blood and nerve tonic boosting health vigor and appetite with a price of 50c per box. A New York man in camp shivers at dawn after a warm blanket prank by a Minnesota companion leads to a shared laugh as they kindle the fire.
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New York
Minnesota
Tremble of Old Age and a Lawyer's Grave Mischief
An elderly decline piece touts Dr Hamilton's Pills as best for aging bodies, promising quick cleansing and strength. A provincial tale ends with a governor remarking on a two-burial grave in the cemetery, noting pointed irony of jailed secrets in the province.
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Hamilton
Ilere
Tenacious Form of Systematic Catarrh Cure
Woodstock New Brunswick resident Chas H. Webb credits Catarrhozone with easing years of stubborn systematic catarrh and credits Ferrozone for body building. The ad promotes Catarrhozone and Ferrozone in capsules priced 28c and $1.00 with a satisfaction guarantee. A sale note ends with a humorous family quip about burning letters after death.
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Chas H. Webb
Woodstock
N.B
Nervitine advertised cure and local pain relief
Nervitine promises instant relief from sprains swellings and muscular pains with fifteen drops claimed to be as effective externally as internally. The ad touts large bottles for 25c and contrasts other remedies. Minor local notes mention Major Winslow's Port Hope port visit Roy Barnes Toronto trip and a long walk record by James Reynolds.
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James Reynolds
Port Hope
Toront
Jimmie
Andrew Scotch Lady for Modern Day She Was
The fragment describes a woman nicknamed Andrew or Scotch lady, noted as a modern-day figure with unclear identity and activities, in a concise, period-tinged phrasing. Further readable context is not provided to confirm specific actions, dates, or affiliations.
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Andrew
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