01 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1894
Page
1
Kiukapog Indian announces sale of medicines. The notice lists medicines offered and references tribal authorities. Details are fragmentary but indicate a commerce action under tribal governance and public sale terms.
Recently purchased large stock of Pine Logs enables ready, complete bills of dimension lumber. Sharp pricing on shingles and lime, Land Plaster sold by sack or barrel, Peerless Salt, coal and wood available. Office and yard at Railway Station inviting inspection of stock and prices.
The Cavan Township council elected Joseph Thorndyke as Reeve and Wm. T. Donaldson as Deputy Reeve with three councillors. Minutes of the prior meeting were approved. Deliberations covered assessor applications, subscription appeals, and a disputed wood delivery claim involving Mr. Hootan and the McBrian household.
The minutes detail disputes over wood deliveries to McBrian and council tolerance for payment, an audit appointment of Geo Campbell and Robi Vance, assessor David Fallis, collector C Twamley, and a Board of Health setup. It notes resolutions on treasurer bonds, compensation for poll workers, a Municipal World subscription, and indigent relief for Richard McBrian and wife with January February aid. The meeting adjourned to February 16.
Opposing omnibus drivers clash as Mr Larmer runs a rush service with two passengers this week and hope for another next week. Trustees hire Mr Sheppard of Hamilton as assistant high school teacher after Mr Orr resigns due to ill health. Mr Orr, a longtime teacher, mentored many now-successful educators over seven years. Obituary notes the death of Mr Arthur McQuade at 76 after a stroke, survived by wife and eight children. funeral attended by Orangemen. Sam visits town, looking well despite recent rough handling.
A vintage health note advises that modern invalids seek pleasant remedies, preferring wholesome compositions. It extols Syrup of Figs as a gentle family laxative suitable for constipated individuals, while recommending professional medical advice when ill.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by the Great South American Kidney Cure. New remedy surprising for its quick relief of pain in the bladder back and urinary passages in both sexes. Reduces water retention and eases pain almost instantly. Sold by A Szacu.
Turnbulls announces the first sign of spring 1894 with a large shipment of embroideries direct from Switzerland. Edgings with insertions, colored embroideries in pink blue and white grounds, new patterns, plus gray cotton 30 yard ends offered at value prices. New prints for children wear, shirtings, cottonades, and towels from Glasgow. Customers with horses can access Simcoe Street entrance without streetcar danger.
Having been connected with the business of Mr. J. C. Turnbull at Peterboro for six years I will be pleased to meet friends in this vicinity and buyers generally Fresh stock of groceries just received Give me a call Good value my motto.
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