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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 30, 1895
Page
3
The community invites all to Millbrook on the 12th for a celebration, with lodge and members urged to attend along with ladies. The page notes the display of a Union Jack flag, regional travel by steamer Gy of Peterborough on Rice Lake, local legal and auction interests, travel reports, church evangelist activity, and various local business notices and ads.
London report notes Sir Frank Lockwood’s harsh attack on Oscar Wilde over his letters to Lord Alfred Douglass and a jail term for Wilde and co defendant Alfred Taylor. Justice Wills’ summing up favored Wilde before a jury found them guilty and sentenced them to two years hard labor.
Lewie Gordon plans a multi day itinerary starting Monday May 6 from the Cavan augh Hotel Peterboro to D McRoberts Scott's Corners for noon then Sam Ferguson Ida for night. Tuesday to R Hutchinsons Cavenville for noon then Millbrook for the night staying until Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday via Robert Shaws to Foxs Hotel Bailieboro for night. Thursday to Rossin House Centreville for noon then John A Stewarts Otonabee for the night. Friday by base line to Robert Jacksons for noon then to Peterboro for night remaining until Monday morning.
The Thoroughbred stallion Tyrone leaves his Millbrook stable Monday for Garden Hill at noon then to Noble Brown's Rossmount for the night. Tuesday he goes to Kent's Hotel Bewdley for noon then Fox's Hotel Bailieboro for the night. Wednesday he travels to Mr Dodd Beasfort at noon then to John A Stewart Otonabee for the night. Thursday to Cavanaug h's Peterboro for noon then Sam Douglass Smith for the night. Friday to Sam Ferguson's for noon then along 11th Cen Cavan to McKinnon's Hotel Bethany for night. Saturday Hutchinson Hotel Cavanville for noon then returns to his own stable until Monday morning.
An advertisement proclaims a spring stock premier with a broad selection and the motto Quick Sales Good Value Small Profits promising customer satisfaction. It notes tax report correspondence and hints at a cheerful, local business atmosphere in Centreville.
The report notes Wm Pendrie of Millbrook and Jas Might of Peterborough improving farms with a Wortman fence, aided by Geo Livers. Rail timber scarcity is noted as a boon. Also mentioned are a Peterborough funeral, brick yard transport from Cobourg, and visits by Alex Rogers of Toronto. The piece covers local society, church activity, schooling, farming commerce, and politics with remarks on public figures and upcoming election prospects.
The text cites two causes of bad complexion: digestive disorders and blood condition. It recommends Eseljay's Liver Lozenges, claiming they tone the complexion by acting on the stomach and liver and purifying the blood. For sallowness or pimples, continued use is advised. Lozenges cost 25 cents per box or 5 for a dollar.
Mrs. Sarah Wood of North Elmsley Lanark County recounts mental strain and loss, including her son’s death and a sister’s murder, followed by illness. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring her strength after counterfeit imitations nearly killed her. The ad urges buyers to avoid bulk sales and ensure authentic boxes marked with the red wrapper and trade name.
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