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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 28, 1895
Page
2
A vivid account recounted Japanese atrocities at Port Arthur with graphic scenes of murdered Chinese and ruined streets. The description emphasized the brutalities and the audience's strong condemnation of the slaughter while reflecting on human suffering.
The Bethany council met on Saturday February 93 1895 with all members present. The Reeve chaired and approved last minutes. Wm Brown and S L McCabe disputes over snow blocked road and fences. Farrow seeks 3 for snow shovelling, but denial favored. Indigent aid requests from Corbett and Mrs Sisson denied. printing bids reviewed. bylaws for tavern licenses debated. adjournment set for March 16.
Judge Rose and Ferguson ruled today on a kidnapping case. W H Reid, MPP for West Durham, retained his seat while the trial found a kidnapping charge proven only against Robert Cowan, an agent, not Reid. The abducted man was John Yarrow of Newcastle, 73, seized from a rig and kept in a house until the case concluded. Local curling results: Peterborough vs Millbrook yielded Millbrook wins in two matches with scores and lineups listed. Also a medicine ad claims a cough remedy is the best and pleasant.
O E Dallimore of Madison New Jersey reports recovery from Landry’s paralysis after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He describes total paralysis in April 1894, rapid improvement after April 28, and resumed activity by October, with an affidavit sworn December 3 1894. Pills sold by Dr Williams Medicine Company Brockville Ont. 50 cents a box, six for 2 50.
The dealer thanks customers for liberal patronage and announces continued operation from the old rear premises. He lists cutters on hand to sell at bargain prices and notes a 15 percent price reduction on buggies due to space limits before a new building is completed. He states repairs and repainting are available with guaranteed work and mentions Brockville Vage Co as a distant supplier.
The Horse Shoe announces a sweeping January clearance to clear winter stock. Readymade clothing, overcoats for men youths and boys, underwear and furnishings are included with prices cut by 25 percent for all ordered suits and overcoats during January.
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