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Newspaper
Millbrook Reporter
Location
Millbrook, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1893
Page
4
A historical thanksgiving meditation praising national unity and divine blessings. It extols peace, health, and plenty within the Dominion and Ontario while noting external contrasts and the hope for improved conditions for farmers, manufacturers, and merchants compared with other lands.
The item blends homilies on perseverance with anecdotes about residents. It references Columbus Milton Canada artisans, prayers to Jehovah, and a call to press forward. Local notes mention Mrs Richard Thornton recovering, Mrs John Rooney returning from Shelbourne with Miss Mary Rooney, a shut cheese factory, and auctioneer J H Gardiner planning joint stock sales.
Centreville reports social visits from Misses Larmer and Mrs Barry with Mr Thos Deyell in Millbrook and Peterboro. A Rossin House shooting match drew good attendance. Bailieboro shows a revival. Jandville records a fatal stamping machine accident to John Ward, son of Frank Ward, instantly killed. Rev Bowner preached at the Methodist pulpit, and Rev Fusee led Thanksgiving services. Mr J Peel visits local friends.
Mrs Switzer of Sebright visits Mr Jas Houe while Mrs Hickson of Coldwater attends S S No 5 Cavan written exam last Friday. Class lists include Adah Vance Eva Coe Senior IV Fred Cathcart Helen Lough Junior IV Birdie Elliott Bertha Touch burn Violet Watt Hanlan Sisson Jennie Vance Wilma Coe Willie Touchburn Laura Coe Annie Twamley Ella Graham Bertha Rea Maud McKnight Cassie Bullen Roy Lough. T W McLean teaches.
The article notes sudden snowfall ending autumn, a party hosted by Alma Tims with games lasting till morning, and John Davis purchasing a farm near Brusells Morris township. It also reports Salvation Army Canada Self-Denial dates November 25 to December 2 and growing fundraising totals from 1888 to 189? reaching 14 080 85 last year, with expectations of further increases this year.
The wife of Geo L Farr of Centreville gave birth to a son on Wednesday Nov 15. The Tomb. Connors. In Millbrook on Saturday Nov 18 1893 Catherine wife of John Connors aged 70 years.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy hailed as surprising for prompt relief of pain in the bladder, kidneys, back, and urinary passages in both sexes. It relieves water retention and pain quickly. Sold by A. Leacu, Druggist.
Victoria association of industry held an evening gathering at the rest place where attendance was large and the result highlighted industry support and participation.
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