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Millbrook Reporter

Location

Millbrook, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 11, 1894

Page

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Kent Day Is On Track for $25 Prize Event

A brief community notice indicates Kent Day will feature a $25 prize event. Details are sparse but organizers aim to attract local participants and spectators to the event venue.

Shingies All Grades and Lumber Supply Ad

Lumber dealer W. Thexton offers doors sash and all dressed lumber with lime portland cement and radiant coal stove. Delivery available in town or country as desired.

Local Millbrook grocer buys stock and goodwill

Millbrook Christmas season greeting announces purchase of his father’s grocery stock and goodwill. The new owner plans to continue the business from the old stand, relying on eight to nine years in groceries, flour and feed to meet public needs. He promises strict, fair dealing, best goods at low prices, and aims for public patronage in the prosperous new year.

Millbrook

Promotion success in No 5 Cavan pupils noted

Correspondence from THE REPORTER’s correspondents lists pupils who passed recent promotion exams in No 5 Cavan. Mentioned are Junior: Hanlan Sisson, Wilma Coe, Jennie Vance, Violet Watt. Junior I: Laura Coe, Cassie Bullen, Eva Elliott, Bertie Rea, Annie Twamley. T. W. Merean, Teacher.

No. 5 Cavan Hanlan Sisson Wilma Coe Jennie Vance Violet Watt Iff Laura Coe Cassie Bullen Eva Elliott Bertie Rea Annie Twamley T. W. Merean

Tea event at Baptist church spurs unity and praise

A New Year tea at the Baptist church drew a large crowd though none of the speakers attended. Readings, recitations, and choir singing filled an excellent program. Mr. Pilkey leads a willing group of youths in a spirit of success and unity among God’s people.

Baptist Church Pilkey

Carmel Wedding Unites Geo Stephenson and Alice Downs

On January 6 at the residence of R. J. Strong, Geo Stephenson of London and Miss Alice Downs of Southampton joined in matrimony. Elymor Jones was groomsman, L. A. Brock bridesmaid. Guests enjoyed a spread. presents were costly and numerous. Local notices mention local residents, horse training, a lost horse, a fire, and an 30 minute cure claim for Woodford's Sanitary Lotion.

R. J. Strong Geo. Stephenson London Eng Alice Downs Southampton Elymor Jones L. A. Brock Stewart T. Haskill South Falls Miss Robinson South Monaghan R. Gilmour Ligott J. J. Dean

Bewdley lodge elects officers at December meeting

On Tuesday December 5 1893 members of L C L No 149 Bewdley met in the lodge room after routine business. Officers elected included Wm Dixon W M John Beatty D M Fletcher Hannah Chap James A Dixon Rec Sec Wm Breen Fin Sec James Johnston Treas Wm Hannah Sect John Wilson D of C Alex Seens William White J W Fisher V S Wm Halloran and A Maycock Committee. Accounts audited with a favorable balance. Lodge closed in due form.

L.C.L Bewdley Bros Wm. Dixon W. M John Beatty D.M Fletcher -Hannah Jas. A. Dixon Wm. Breen James Johnston Treas Wm. Hannah Sect John Wilson C. Alex Seens William White J. W. Fisher V.S Wm. Halloran A. Maycock Lodge

Nerviline Endorsed for Neuralgia Relief in Parkdale

Alexander Steen reports in Parkdale Ontario that Nerviline relieved his facial neuralgia after two years of pain. He purchased a bottle from John Gray & Co. and experienced no pain, slept well, and woke refreshed. Pain cessation and improved rest are highlighted as the key outcomes.

Alexander Steen

Pleasant district notices and events recap

Mr Herb recovers from grippe. New Year concert by the Good Templars with Prof Stuart Miss Lottie Burdette & Co. two hours of performances. Gardiner went to Queen’s City last Saturday. Miss Evans from Omemee visiting friends. McLean holidayed in Toronto and western spots. John Sadler stock-taking at his new foundry. Mrs W J McLean of Toronto with James McLean over New Year. A hand cut from an axe sent a youth named Smith to Peterboro hospital. Robert Bloxom sells farm implements next Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Wrown of Pontypool visited TM F Smith last Sunday. Prohibition adoption on Monday passed by 66 to 3. We are temperate as far as slops go.

Herb. Shield la Grippe Good Templars Stuart Lottie Burdette

Centrevile YPSCE meeting notes and local tradesman opening

Centrevile reports a recent YPSCE meeting led by Mr R Deyell with remarks on the topic The beginning. Mr Miles Hutchinson opens a new shoe shop after learning with shoemaker William Archer in Millbrook. Cattanach Herron Robertson ill but hoped recovering. social notes include visits from Miss Jennie Hillier and Miss Walker of Welcome with relatives.

Y.P.S.C.E R. Deyell Chas. Lowery Miles Hutchinson Wm. Archer Millbrook la Grippe Jas. Cattanach J. J. Herron Robertson Knox College

Pontypool Lodge I D C F No 296 Holds Installations

Pontypool Lodge No 296 held its regular meeting on Friday January 5th with Bro W B Burnett of Havelock D D G M presiding. The District Committee from Peterboro and Norwood installed officers for the ensuing term including J P G Bro W S Dodd N G Bro J A Philips M I V G Bro W G Morrow Rec Sec Bro Robt Gillies and others. After installation complimentary speeches praised the lodge’s prosperity of 42 members. The meeting ended with the district committee departing for the 11 pm train and the brethren returning to Coul.

Robt. Gillies John Carscadden Treas Thes H. Williamson H. S. Potts W. C. Irvin Ros Hill Wm. Spofford V. G J. D. Howell L. S W. H. McCartney I. G Wm. Brown Thos. Eakins R. S Alex. Davie

Turnbulks Offers Deep Discounts on Dry Goods and Furnishings

Turnbulks Always keeps a very large stock of dry goods with low prices across all classes. The store highlights job lots sold below manufacture cost, featuring Ottoman Cord mantles 3.65, Dolmans 3.00 to 4.00, Sealette mantles 12.00, and a wide range of cloths, rugs, and fabrics at steep cuts. Includes undergarments, blankets, comforters, carpets, oilcloth, and holiday items like silk handkerchiefs, scarves, and fur accessories for Christmas gifts.

Local notice for Simcoe Street entrance access

J. C. Turnbull of Peterborough announces that customers with horses may ride to the Simcoe Street entrance without fear of startling the Street Cars, ensuring safe access for horse owners and patrons.

Simcoe Street

Visiting brethren dine at Coulter home then depart by train

The visitors enjoyed a sumptous repast prepared by Mr and Mrs W J Coulter. After the meal all parties partake to repletion and were escorted to the C P R depot for departure.

W. J. Coulter C. P. R. Depot

Local notes from Ontario village recount births and weddings

Arthur McQuade and Wim Sutherland doctors visits, Presbyterians host New Year concert with Prof Seward as accompanist. Miss May McCormack wed Mr Hardynge of Chicago at Christ Church with bridesmaids Jennie McCormack and Bradd. Family and town social life described amid arrivals from Millbrook and horse mishap.

Arthur McQuade M. P Wim, Sutherland la Grippe Brereton Bethany Seward Peterboro Millbrook Ontario Christ’s Church May McCormack McCormack Bradd Hardynge Chicago Jennie McCormack

Rheumatism Cured in a Day South American Cure

Claiming to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days, the advertisement touts a mysterious remedy that removes the cause and makes the disease disappear. It promises immediate benefit from the first dose and lists a 75 cent price, sold by A LeAcu, Druggist.

A. LeAcu

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