Henry Grist and local legal notices in Acton Ontario
An OCR fragment lists Henry Grist Ottaws Canside and a Mechetical engineering solicitors of Pa patents, with D Matheson Attorney at Law Acton Main St. near Wallace's Hotel. Mentions Meese W Bell Co Guelph for an order of a test and prompt attention. Also references Chas. Camecox and a residence notice on the other side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Grist
Ottaws
Canside
Mechetical Engineering, Solicitors of
Pa‘tents
Dracgueman
Main St
Acton
Meese, W. Bell &Co
Guelph
Ns Chas
Valentine tale in Aunt Ruths kitchen and street scene
A long 19th century vignette follows Aunt Ruth and Dinah as a waif girl receives care from a friendly household. Dick the errand boy, a rescued girl nicknamed Drutyoo Bab, and a snowy street exchange Valentine tokens illuminate acts of kindness amid hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Rose Ik
Giel
Joe
Asa
Jasha
Tome
Disa
Dinah
Aunt Ruth
Aunt Rath
Leb
Valentine
Ruth
Bradley
Herlem Street
Miscus Ruth
Wealth and Love Against Pride in Mrs Lofty’s Tale
A speaker contrasts Mrs Lofty’s wealth with his own true love. He boasts of a simple heart over jewels and social standing, saying he would not trade his one true love for a kingdom. He imagines weighing their worth in God’s balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lofty
The Old Mill Pond Memory and Youthful Rough Play
A fragmented reminiscence recalls winter days when volunteers gathered to chase play in a riverbank setting. Boys selected a curved cudgel called an abinnyvatick while harried cheers rose from the crowd, evoking vivid youth sports and rough camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black
Elegance of Home and True Domestic Love
A speaker contrasts superficial luxuries with genuine affection. They value hearty domestic love over fine clothes, grand furniture, or ornate homes, arguing that elegance lies in love rather than outer goods. The text critiques prioritizing showroom beauty over human warmth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Creech
Acton
Creech
Jon the Baptist
Howe
Jean
Mow to Cook a Musband
A satirical piece describes catching a husband and cooking him with conjugal care. It warns against cruel treatment and suggests a kitchen metaphor where affection, pleasantness, secrecy, prudence, and moderation should season the relationship rather than hostility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Liu
Encouraging Salt-Respect and Self-Respect in Children
A parent-voiced plea for gentle, patient guidance over harsh rebukes. It argues that self respect forms character, better than schooling or wealth, and warns that persistent scolding damages a child’s confidence and future self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leit
Adj Netn
Tike
Fifteen versus Twenty puzzle dialogue discussed
A fragmented dialogue between Mrs. Melrose and others speculates on a riddle about "Kifvesn" and the meaning of spending $15 to buy multiple items. They contrast twelve or more possible purchases with a bonnet and coal and joke about debt and future wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnet
Woman Aids Jack in Quiet Concert Plot
A fragment shows a woman asking Jack to help, teasing him to charm a girl at a concert. He jokes about his wig and mustache used in theater and observers a plan to pass messages as they leave. Gus is named, and a hurried mood appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Cme
Augustus
Gus
Fragmented Romance Scenes and Quirky Interludes Abroad
A jumbled excerpt recounts a tense romantic moment ending with a mistaken cry of alarm about a broken rib that proves to be only a corset bone. It then shifts to humorous lines from a child about writing down life moments and a misaddressed music committee notice. The passage closes with anecdotes of a convent influencing a minister toward abstaining from drinking and other vices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
José Trung
Whittaker
Dora
Jing
Gigi
Agann
Siudkin
A Short Sermon on Life's Ingress Progress and Egress
A fragmentary sermon outlines three life stages from birth to death. It emphasizes repentance, moral regulation by scripture, and cautions that a well lived earthly life should reflect in the hereafter. The preach adopts a biblical cadence citing 1 Corinthians style themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whewell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Free Press
HE. P. Moore
Churali
Mal Street
Samali
Anvearrra
Business Directors
H. Cowry
Trinity College
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Frederick St. Acton
R McGarvin
Victacis. College
Mill and
Frederick Streets
Auster M. Clark
Quebec Street
Selsch
Matthews Bulldine
Mile Street
Defens
Ornes Orexer
Pamir
Ww. Hemstreet
Wellington
Halton
Ondere
Farr Paras
Or &T Miy
Rockwood
Canada
United States
Europe
D. Matheson
Wallace's
Ailton
Jomelion Hotel
Agnew
Harles Cameron
Oysl Exchange Hotel
Adtox
Jes. Campbell
Camp- Bedassiees
Boma
Pear
Patrocs
James Moore
E. Adams
Fiat
Frederick
T J. Fisher
Georgetown
McGarvin
Tz, J. Fisher
Oe Peres
Halton Co
Acton Feez
Paris
Addnesa
H. Haluet & Go
Portland
Akay of
Bray
Ont
Select
Eadiag
Rath
Leo
Trost
Liddeo
Galentine
Exrpat
Sbe
Wellentins
Dinah Beredf
Dore
Beth
Bet
Dick's Box
Fulke
Aleep
Wallentine
Nates
Akaten
Stenesth
Excelsior
B. & E. Nicklin
Bigs
THE
TRAV
Life and A Ins. Co
Har
Ceri Life and Acciden
Bates
Totel
James Matthi
Rd, Contesin
Qutence
Uni
Federal Bank OF Canada
Guelph Brangh
Gryekau Banking
Thomas Y. Greet. Meaneger
Mra. Lotty and
Asher
Milne Acot
Lean & Baxxine Company "Savings Bane
James and Vixests
Hamilton
DR. Cormers
J. Wa. Remis
Iona Wadie & Co
Burlington
J.W. Hasencren
Hamilan
Huet Mceecy
Esq
Hamilcar
Trowas
Xcleon
Baran
Goat
Uoxrax
Cecematic Esq
Vakvile
Frecuas
M. D
OCB Exow
Anager Catan
Braxow
Dundas
Dexter
Wavager
Aung
Veton
Central Boot & Shoe Store
Boris
Raine& Sons
Tae Gane
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