Local notes on printing demand and road talk in 1897
A fragmentary note recalls a printing job praised as the nicest yet, with price requests for 1000 and 2000 more copies. It mentions Toronto firms and local industry growth, plus interest in better treatment of new businesses by the county town. It also reports on good roads discussions and invites a provincial official to Acton. Pathmasters for 1897 are listed for divisions 4 and 6 with names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Free Press
Epworth League
Methodist
Halton Christian Endeavor Union
Palermo
Grmsp
Bequesing Sunday School Association
Georgetown
Arange
Benjamen
Annie
Bennie- Alfred
J. Ala
Toronto
Milton
Papats
Raske
A.W. Campbell
Campbell
Acton
Bia
W Y P U Concert Promises Town Hall Event
An April 6 town hall concert by the Baptist Young People’s Union features Cheltenham soprano Huainea Quirrtatto, pianist Miss Almo Freeman, orator Hamilton, Mayzio Porater, Qlanwilliams, and W S McAlpine. Also notes notable local items including a horse named Hudy and various community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.y.p.u
Town Hall
Baptist Young People's Union
Artiaty
Huainea Quirrtatto
Cheltenham
Mies Almo Freeman
Olocutionist
Hamilton
Local Notes From Grewsons Corners and District
The Grewsons Corners column reports social events and civic matters. A wedding celebration inquiry, a Nasangaweyn party attended by local youth, and health updates on Mrs. Richardson and Mr. Cripps are mentioned. George Hume joined the Orange Lodge and hosted a lodge supper. A university speaker from Toronto was advertised. The council discussed a welfare grant increase, and probate notices for Andrew Robinson of Trafalgar and Mary Steele of Oakville are recorded with estate details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iime
J. P. Leslie
Nasangaweyn
Inez Priday
Guelph General
George Hume
McCarthy
Orange Lodge
Hume
Bennett Hous
Clark
Toronto
Buen
Htc
Genes Girard
Gsutity
Thalton Agricultural Society
Andrew Robinson
Prafalgar
Syphix
Robinson
William O
Mary Steele
Oakville
Local Notes From Rookwood and Vicinity
Village news covers residents planning Dakota travel, Canadian North West trek, and British Columbia trip. Exhibits Brantford Red-birds at John Gibbons shop. Stephan Veatus moved to Guelph asylum after mental illness. Easter social planned by King's Daughters. Hollow race for postmaster leads to Haugh Black selection. Pioneers Samuel Tovell died after paralytic stroke at 87. David Wesley shot in Comber. treasury dispute over $15 000 shortage resolved as bookkeeping error. Local humor and commentary end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hill
Qapringo
Dakota
Corrie
Tuealay
Warner
John Gibbons
Brantford
Ab Basmore
Stephan Veatus
Guelph
N. Strachan
Rookwood
King's
Spoatmaster
Bagmore
Haugh Black
Bramon
Og Good-An
Thia Township
Samuel Tovell
Eracmosa
Suffolk
England
Comber
David Wesley
Spirrowa
Wright
Walter Weight
Coming and Going Personal Notes From Acton
Visitors and residents share travel and social updates in Acton. The column lists departures and visits including Mr. Gibbons to Winnipeg, Dean Craine to Toronto, and Miss Jennie McCaveland visiting from Paria, with local calls by Rev. Cook and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Tha Fnen Puesa
Paul “Pensa
Thomas Gibbons
Sanddler
Winnipeg
J. J. Kelly
Plattaville
Dean Craine
Toronto
Acton Friends
Migs Hall
Berlin
Migs
Corriggl
Mise Jennie N McCaveland
Paria
R. B. Cook
Albert Williton
Georgetown
Mra. Sanderson
Grand Valley
Mra. Jones
Povanta
Aral
Milliaterial Association
Mea
Flettin
Guy
Hans
D. W. Bongile
Mra
H. Ds Warren
Obsidian
Feral
Sedge Creek
Graham
Houay
Joho
Willisma
Millinery Grand Display Opens This Week
Millinery shop announces a Wednesday opening and a weeklong display of millinery silks capes laces and fancy goods with an invitation to all as usual offering the best selections in town.
Parasol Sale Announced During Millinery Opening
The store advertises a special sale of ladies silk parasols and umbrellas for the millinery opening. Items are imported from manufacturers and offered at cut prices described as extraordinary values likely to sell quickly.
Spring Dress Goods Show Brings Latest Weaves to Store
The shop promotes a wide range of dress fabrics including neon counters, 44 inch widths, and 84.50 to 18.00 price range. It highlights silk and wool blends, grenadine effects, fancy black goods, linen damasks, and new French canbricas. Also featuring shirt waists and blouses with bishop sleeves and linen collars.
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Bank OF ' Hamilton
Pior
LoTau
J Dn Stuart
Hambay
Inc
Turnbull
Stevhen
Watson
Inspector
Wasilton
Barton
East End
Alliston Berlin
Cliculey
Grinsby
Listown
Lucknow
Mount Pordut
Orangevilla Quay Bound
Port Elgin
Simebe
Wingham
London
National Provincial Bank of England, (Ltd
Fourth National Bank
Hanover National Bank
Gaston—EoternationalTrustQo
Surraro
Marinoank
Curcago—National Bank of Clinoig
Union National Bank
Carroil
Detroit National Bank
Kansas
National Bank of Commurcg
Montreal
The
Bank of Toronto
Georgrtown
Agbengy
rColleationa
Canada
United States
Europe
Upwarta
Interoat
Withdrey
N. M. Livingstone
Agton
Ont
Acton Free Press
Stan Ronow
Confor & Ayor
Free’ Press
Moffat
Poropta
Religious’ Tract Society
Knox
Methodist Church
Confederation Life Association
Acton and Vicinity
John J. Lawson
Esmesing Council
Robert
Bro Jamog Dbucher
J. McKenele
Dap Carty
Alex, Waldie
Thomas Cameron
Benjamin Watkins
Hoory Sayers
Nathan Dredygo
Petar Gibbens
Robert Kinnaird
William Mullin
Thomas Michie
Cameron MaMilan
Hugh McDoogild
Martin Flynn
John AfaDonald
William Dubble
Joarph Laaby
Thomas Somerville
James L. Warren
Brock Swackhammer
Robt
B. Henderson
John Shaw
John Lindeau, Jr
James, Nickell
Samuel Lindany
Albers Kéntier
Ira Hilts
Levi Cole
Thomas Mitchell
Olnne Guelph Nash and Doors
Guelph Privan
T. Enoaag
Hia Planing Mill
Narvoy
Hudy
Hee Wan
Bunday School
We McPhuj
John Cameron
Union Curiatian Endeavor
Obriat
Maethodiat
Haa
Stalker
Near
I- Anguo Kolth
Gibbons
David Carty
Alex. Bprows
Donald Mann
Knox Church
H. A. Macpherson
O. G. Langford
B. A
Cpon-Tha
Anadiag
Harae
Cfose
Ladies’ of
Royal Osyadiad Dragoons
Henry Wade
Parliament Balldinga
Basilgsy
Stewart Houaton
Toronto Street
Stephenson
Gaven Herald
Helton
Matohea
Helia
Staphenson
Morrie
Manitoba
Lowe
Grewsons Corners
Brown
Jonea
Sud
Thurtall
Mre. Nicklin
Harriaton
Parasol
Sale
Alsile
Geo. J. Thorp
Guelph, Ont
Antho
Vatabird House
Ontario
National
Star Building
Chicago
E.R. Bollert & Co
Wyndham Street
TJ. Speight
Heale
Satiafac Rustanterd
T. J. Speight
Ingorroll
Pel Goss
Hood
Aia
Ghas. “L. Nelles
City Bookstore
Gusiph
W. Barber & Bros. Paper Maker
Georgetown, Ont
WM. Barber & Bros
Slater
Barrie
Lindsay
Woodstock
Brockville
Peterboro
At_Moore’s
Tetley’s 'Teas
Peayey
Peavoy
Pringle
G. D. Pringle
TEL
R. E. Nelson
Wyndham St
McMullens
At &c
Cy F
Goodeye & CO
Willow St
Speight & Co., Undertakers
EM Balmers
Acton, Ont
J.A. Speight & CO
Iso
A. E. Gurney & CO
Mill Street
Henderson & Co
King and Hughson Bts
Elss
Sols Collog Agunta
Derlatit
New York Mills
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