12 Jan 1893
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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 12, 1893
Page
1
Millbrook Market announces a winter operation in the village offering top cash prices for produce and farm goods. Producers can sell fowl buckwheat oats butter tallow lard hides sheep skins wool iron and scrap, or exchange for dry goods groceries tinware coal oil flour and meal. Farmers urged to call and bring offerings to secure best prices.
The Counties council will seat new members including Reeve Thackeray of Alnwick and Reeve Wilson of Manvers with several deputy Reeves. Many races were won by acclamation while others had defeats, expanding the council to forty six with Murray adding a second deputy reeve.
The favorable impression from the first appearance of the agreeable liquid fruit remedy Syrup of Figs has been confirmed by the pleasant experience of all users. The California Fig Syrup Company reports ongoing success for its proprietors and manufacturers as a result.
On Friday December 23 pupils of S S No 5 presented teacher Mr Bryce with a gentleman's travelling companion and an album plus a heartfelt address. The note thanks him for noble service, friendship and guidance, and wishes merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year as a concert delighted a wide audience in the district.
Mr Jas Corbitt of Millbrook has moved to Port Perry with his family and now occupies a Queen Street brick house owned by Mr William Bateman. He has accepted a position in Mr A W Allin's carriage works. The paper extends a welcome in the name of Port Perry citizens to Mr and Mrs Corbitt.
The Cavan council notes present. Councillor Coe reports awarding a brush-cutting job on the 13th concession road to William Stuart for 9 dollars, with payment recommended. Thexton test-brushed swamp road. estimates 24.50 dollars for work and proposes 300 dollars to complete brushing and culvert installation by April 1, 1894. Richard McBrian relief grant of 24 dollars approved. Arrears of statute labor rebates for Morton, Dunlop, and Newman approved. 35 dollars granted for James Handley hall upkeep. Council enters contract with Thexton for extended brushing at 300 dollars total, to be completed by April 1, 1894. Several treasurer orders issued. Tuesday night noted as the coldest of the winter with a record 30 degrees below zero.
Mount Pleasant reports a January 2 tea and concert by the Methodist Sunday school in Good Templar's hall and church. Program included readings, vocal solos, quartets, and an address. receipts totaled about 35 dollars. Also notes on school reopening, J D Denny returning from Millbrook, Mrs. Edward Courtney's leg injury, and a quiet Election Day.
The December 23 program featured strong local talent despite distant performers failing to arrive. Santa Claus, Rev. Kallis, and a grand arch presented costly gifts as a festive night impressed a large audience. December 25 saw the S. S. No. 7 school meeting, with Thos Sure chairing and T. C. Birchard as secretary. John Sproule elected trustee to fill a vacancy, while John Cherrie visits from Chicago.
The Omemee Recorder notes the Friday death of George Edwards a long time resident and respected citizen. His Millbrook interment on Monday featured Masonic honors from Lorne Lodge with a large funeral procession, brass band, and church representatives. The obituary reflects community sympathy and notes the Canadian Order of Foresters benevolent society details and potential local expansion plans.
London report from Manchester Examiner notes naval circles discuss Royal yacht service to the Prince of Wales and a Chicago exhibition visit next year. Likely Canada tour first, with annexation sentiment and crown loyalty shaped by royal favor toward Canada and tariff sensitivities amid the World’s Fair interest.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Fostex and President discuss railroad traffic between the United States and Canada under the 1864 Consular sealing law. They consider modifications to the law to curb Canadian railways exploiting it, possibly withdrawing the sealing provision along the border to protect American revenue and roads. The plan aims to balance border commerce and reduce costs for U.S. and Canadian networks.
Ottawa reports the government sub-committees have drafted a report on the Manitoba separate school case. They opine the Privy Council fixes Catholic rights before Manitoba’s creation, so the appeal would only concern rights acquired after the issue arose. The sub-committee cannot decide and refers the matter to the Privy Council, which will announce its decision on January 21.
Patrick Fenton was found guilty of manslaughter in the Port Union shooting of Minnie Davis. Judge Rose stated the evidence showed criminal negligence and the jury returned the verdict, recommending mercy from the crown.
Cobourg Sentinel Star reports confidential circulars issued by the grit headquarters urging supporters to prepare for local elections to be sprung in the province in the spring. Conservatives are urged to heed the warning and watch events in the riding.
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