Omemee News Highlights Local Movements and Arrivals
Omemee to Peterboro and Toronto trips mark week as residents visit family and attend events. Miss Sarah Adams departs for Philadelphia for a new position while Mrs Potts mourns in Alberta. Rev Ferguson preaches at Peterboro church and Snelgrove plans a new residence move in Omemee.
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H Earle
Omemee
Toronto
Sarah Adams
Philadelphia
L. Wilson
Snelgrove
Jardine
Sturgeon St
Ernie “Macpherson
Bethany Tennis Tournament Concludes With Wins
The Bethany Tennis Club wrapped up its first tournament after a week of play with about thirty participants. Winners include Miss F Williams in Ladies singles. Miss Robertson and Miss F Williams in Ladies doubles. Miss Robertson and C H Brereton in Mixed doubles. H H Ryler and C H Brereton in Men's doubles. and C H Brereton defeating W J Wright in Gents singles. A second event is likely forthcoming.
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Bethany Tennis Club
Miss F. Williams
Miss Coulter
Doubies
Miss Robertson
Miss F. Walliams
Miss Reynolds
Miss Morton
C.H. Brereton
Miss Hadden
W. McCartrey
H. H. Ryler
C H. Brereton
P. Williams
S. Hadden
Gents
C. H. Brereton
W. J. Wright
Reform Spelling Farmer at Winona Technical Institute
A bulletin from Winona Technical Institute describes a farmer who homeschools himself in spelling and arithmetic while managing crops. He studies with intent, listens to chatter, and crafts tools from tree fibers. He buys little, sells much, and plows with skill, selling hoes and goods through his enterprise.
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Winona ‘Technical Institute
Evolution of Canadian Commerce souvenir booklet at Canadian National Exhibition
A free distribution booklet at the Canadian National Exhibition marks the completion of Simpson's Toronto store. It surveys Canada's development with seven pen and ink illustrations from Cartier in 1555 to the 1900 Toronto store. C. W. Jefferys drew the images, S. H. Howard wrote the text, and visitors are urged to obtain a copy.
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Simpson
Toronto
Canada
Jacque Cartier
St. Lawrence River
United States
Upper Canada
Comers
Pébert Simpson Company
Axe of Steel
C. W. Jefferys
S. H. Howard
Mirror
Hasbeens vs Issers: Issers win big 21 to 1
The Hasbeens and Issers faced off in a baseball game with Issers prevailing 21 to 1. Lineups include Hasbeens Nattrass Russell South ern Holliday Bennett Burnham Leach Gullett Duncan and Issers Ross Edmunds Street H Richards Needler D and C Clarke Keanock Handley Lefroy.
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Hasbeens
Issers
Nattrass
Russell
Southeran
Holliday
Bennett
Burnham
Leach
Gullett
Duncan
Ross Edmunds
Street
H Richards
Needler
D and C Clarke
Keanock Handley
Lefroy
Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure All
The text promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a complete medicine with natural ingredients and glycerine. It claims antiseptic and nutritive properties, treats mucous membrane diseases including catarrh and stomach issues, aids chronic nasal catarrh, coughs, and bronchial irritation, and is presented as a universal remedy with extensive testimonials.
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Prigivd
Nature
Pierce
Sean Bi
Baseball Exhibition Ends With Growlers 23 Thistles 2
Monday afternoon exhibition games featured the Growlers defeating the Wharf Rats 23 to 13. Lineups included H Richards and R Edmunds for the Growlers, with umpire Chief Miller and scorer Arthur Winslow. A foot race saw J Eakins defeat W T Collins. In the Thistles vs Maple Leafs game the Thistles won 25 to 2 led by C Clarke and H Handley.
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Nattrass
Growlers
H Richards
Robert Edmunds
Wharf Rats
Ross Edmunds
GW Sayles
H Nattrass
W Mitchell
N Hunter
J Bennett
A Reid
WW Gillow
Faw Barnharm
R Edmunds
H Handley
L Russell
C Needler
D Clarke
E Lefroy
W Rogers
Meckim
Chief Miller
Arthur Winslow
Messrs
J Eakins
W.T Collins
Mr. Eakins
Thistles
Maple Leaf’s
Fauer
C Clarke
Ro McBride
L Williamson
H. Orr
Richards
A. Pair
C. Larmer
P. Hadden
Fortified Health Claims Promote New Tonic
An advertisement touts Ferrzene as a health booster promising rapid weight loss and stronger vitality. It claims first week gains, ongoing fat reduction, enriched blood, rosy cheeks, stronger heart and nerves, and a cheerful mind as benefits. Available at dealers.
Dr Hamilton's Pills Promise Cure for Constipation
An advertisement extols Dr Hamilton's Pills as a cure for constipation and related ailments. It claims to cleanse the intestinal tract stimulate kidneys and liver and prevent stomach troubles yellow skin and headaches. The copy also includes a humorous aside about a uncle who smoked a pipe and blew smoke rings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hamilton
Nerviline remedy ad for colds and plasters
A home cold remedy advertises Nerviline with Porus Plaster for chest and throat treatment. It claims to prevent illness, checks the cold instantly, and warns to buy genuine Nerviline products from dealers at 25 cents each.
Village woman Conder dies after long illness at Pontypool
Miss Conder born in Newtonville Clarke Township in 1853 spent 37 years on a farm south of Drum School House. She later lived in Pontypool with relatives. Funeral at Mrs E Syer’s home and interment in Pontypool Cemetery with six brothers as pallbearers. Sympathy for bereaved family.
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Newtonville
Clarke
Mangers
Drum School House
Pontypool
Edmund Syer
Miss Conder
Chris
Presbyterian Church
Atesse
E Syer
Thesday
Our Dear Sister A Tribute to Annie M Coulter
A mourning poem memorializes Annie M Coulter in a funeral scene. It laments her loss with imagery of a vacant chair a church bell toll and flowers covering the grave. The speaker recalls her kindness love and forgiveness and expresses enduring sorrow.
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Hoyer
Putnam's Pain Less Corn Extractor Ad
Advertises Putnam's Pain Less Corn Extractor as a cure for a tiny corn before it grows. Mentions the product name and brand in a period advertisement style.
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Ifap
Putnam's
Lry
Putnam’s
Octogon Mills Chopping Rolling Bran Short Feed Sale
After leasing Octogon Mills and Mill Brook Sam prepared to churn out chopping and rolling bran and shorts and coarse grain feed for sale. A trial was solicited and satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octogon Mills
Millbrook
Sam
Ferzone health tonic touted as quick nerve aid
An advertisement extols Ferrozone as a rapid nerve tonic that nourishes nerves and sustains energy. It includes a testimonial from J B Beatie of Newcastle describing improved sleep, appetite, memory, and vigor after using Ferrozone, claiming lasting health with six boxes for $2.50 and 50 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B Beatie
Newcastle
Reily
Slump in Cheese Prices At Lindsay Auction
The Lindsay cheese sale saw Nor'h Ops, Star, Dunsford and Mari Posa hold output while others failed. Buyers paid 11 58 per pound for North Ops and about 11 6-1/2 cents for the rest, with 11 1 2 cents rejected by the board. The next sale is scheduled for Sept 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nor'h Ops
Star
Dunsford
Mariposa
Lindsay
Fiavele
North Ops
Gillespie
Peterboro
Gunn
Montreal
Hay Fever Remedy Ad Promotes Catarrhzone Use
An old advertisement touts Catarrhzone as a preventive and treatment for hay fever and related conditions. It claims hundreds of successful cases and offers a two month supply for one dollar, with trial sizes priced at 60 cents from Kingston Ontario and Buffalo NY dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catarrhezone Co
Kingston
Ontario
Buffalo
Parisian Sage advertised as hair growth tonic
A Rochester New York man Harry Reid testifies Parisian Sage regrows hair after loss. Druggist A Leach sells large bottles at 50 cents with a guarantee to cure dandruff stop baldness and scalp diseases or money back. The tonic is praised for making hair soft fluffy and beautiful.
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A. Leach
Harry Reid
Manhattan St
Rochester
N. Y
W G Russell & Sons Touting Building Materials in Millbrook
W G Russell & Sons of Millbrook announces a fresh shipment week featuring Lakefield Port cement plaster coal and roofing supplies. The ad lists grey lime pipe asphalt Paroid roofing and assorted building materials including salt and plaster.
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Lakefield
Lehigh
Scranton
W. G. Russell & Sons
Millbrook
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