Peterborough Notes From A Busy Ontario Town
Peterborough records a bustling array of visits and business including W Pickup in Port Hope, Miss Gertie Wood with Mrs Lefroy, Dr Turner and Mr Ruddy in town, Chas Reynolds and daughters from Bethany, and many local adverts. Also noted are a postponed Foresters entertainment, political meetings, auction services, a fire at Mr Clarry’s carriage works with heavy losses, and local social happenings and ads from Millbrook and Cobourg Post.
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W. Pickup
Port Hope
Gertie Wood
Miss Smith
Uxbridge
A. A
Mrs. Smith
H. A. Turner
R. Ruddy
Peterborough
East Durham
T. D. Craig
Millbrook
Robertson Widow Margaret Seaton Dies at 60 Years
In South Mona ghan township on Somneuay February 20 1895 Margaret Seaton wife of John Robertson noted 60 years obituary notes her age and marriage to Robertson in the local record.
Hood's Cured After Others Failed
A patient named Hood experiences recovery after prior treatment failures for scrofula in the neck area. The report notes improvement following an unspecified remedy, marking a notable cure in the chest and neck region.
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Hood
China Hall Ad Offers Discounted Dishes and Chinaware
A China Hall advertisement highlights reduced prices on dishes and toilet sets for budget buyers. It promotes a wide Chinaware range along with fresh groceries and teas, including 25c Japan Tea and Grand Mogul Tea. Fresh prunes are offered at 3 lbs for 25c with a sample available.
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Japan
Centreville General Store Ad Claiming Low Prices
Centreville general store advertises a wide household stock with first class goods. It promises the lowest prices and urges patronage, inviting customers to shop at Centreville for value.
Items of interest from Taz ReportER’s correspondence
Community notes from School Section No. 12 include moved jeweller Harry Kendall of Millbrook, local contests and class rolls, church announcements, a thank you from Rev H Burgess, concert impressions, and harvest news. Also advertisements for Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy and Burdock Blood Bitters with local testimonials.
Bethany Socials and Visits Highlight Local News
Bethany reports a successful entertainment hosted by L. O. L. No. 1922 at Turner Drug Co. A sleighing party visited Mr. Thomas Syers last Friday. Miss S McLain of Port Hope and Miss M McGill of Janetville visit Bethany, with Neil of Peterboro visiting Mrs. Gee. Endeavor Convention at the Methodist church Thursday followed by a social. skating at the rink Saturday with the Bethany Brass Band in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Syers
S. McLain
Port Hope
M. McGill
Janetville
Miss Reynolds
Miss Neil
Peterboro
Gee. McCartney
Endeavor
Methodist
Bethany Brass Band
Peterborough Druggist Ad Seeks Property Return
An 1891 notice from John Greer lists a young two year old bull for which the owner must prove property pay charges and remove the animal. It references a Canadian act and a location on Georgestreet in Peterborough with a call to action for accused owners to claim the beast.
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Cavan
John Greer
I O F entertain ment proceeds rise in town letter
The I O F entertainment proceeds reached 41 dollars, nine more than in the last letter. Mrs. J. Tate, previously ill, shows signs of recovery though one of her children remains quite ill. Mrs. A. Fallis and her son visit at her parents, Isaac and Mrs. Larmer. Miss Macdonald of Williamstown visits the Presbyterian manse with Miss Cattanach. Mrs. J. Byers is ill but hopeful for recovery. John Mouncey, who broke his leg two weeks ago, is recovering as well as possible. The writer contemplates publishing a piece but delays to ensure fair judgment regarding a beggar woman from Hope near Bewdley, who has beguiled donors with a false story of hardship.
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Hope
Bewdley
Eseljay's Liver Lozenges Offer Gentle Aid
Advertises Eseljay's Liver Lozenges as a substitute for pills that do not purge or gripe. Claims to assist nature in the natural function and states price 25 cents per box or 5 boxes for a dollar.
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Eseljay
Lifford weather eases as townsfolk shovel snow
The week in Lifford featured mild temperatures after heavy snowfall with men seen shovelling piles of snow. Miss Jennie Henderson of Horet visited Miss Allie Hanley at Mountain View last week. The Lifford Methodists plan a pound social in the Temperance hall on the 26th. Alf Gallaway and his brother Wes traveled to Peterboro with live hogs. Wes found it the coldest day yet. Ed Weatherill and friends went to Port Hope two weeks ago and have yet to appear, so he may need the shovel next trip.
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Lifford
Jennie Henderson
Horet
Allie Hanley
Mountain View
Lifford Methodists
Temperance Hall
Alf
Gallaway
Wes
Peterboro
Weatherill
Port Hope
Norway Pine Syrup Cures Severe Cough Says Ontario Woman
Miss A. A. Downey of Manotic Ont credits Norway Pine Syrup with immediate relief after a severe cough and complete cure after a second bottle. The ad touts the remedy as effective for coughs colds asthma bronchitis and throat and lung troubles, highlighting its pleasant taste and prompt action.
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Norway
A. A. Downey
Manotic
Ont
Wanted exchange for 100 acre half near Cavan
An advertisement seeks trade offers from a W ACRE FARM in the northeast part of Cavan for a 100 acre parcel. The writer also offers 360 acres in the Northwest Territories near the Manitoba boundary with railway station and town at the corner in exchange for a good 100 acre farm.
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Cavan
Manitoba
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