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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 08, 1897

Page

2

Long Debates and Railway Figures Stir Ottawa

Ottawa reports a prolonged debate on the Addrena reply to the Speech from the Throne, the longest since 1879 with 48 speakers. It also covers bicycle baggage bills, Japanese naturalization, and Canada’s railway statistics including total mileage, earnings, passenger and freight tonnage, and Welland Canal grain movements.

Ottawa Bir Jjohd Thompson H Hbkakenm Thorg Ware Addraus Thoae Bays Casey Dominion Gompel Railway Canada

Legislature Debates Prohibition Changes and Aliens Bill

The provincial legislature may prorogue within a week while Toronto Council sets May 15 to seek public input on a Sunday car question. Proposals to curb hotel sale hours are dropped amid strong opposition. Manitoba prohibitionists plan a plebiscite this year under the Dominion Alliance. Stamp fraud and newspaper mail-rate offenses draw prosecutions. bills on alien employment and immigration are introduced. A roll of honor lists March exam scores in multiple divisions.

Manitoba Dominion Alliance Ep Cowan Canada Taylor

Tragic Accident in Daavtox Claims Young Barry Kin

In Daavtox Ont on April 6 a tree fell during a family task, killing two year old Andrew Barry instantly. The child was part of a family of eleven. Fort Smith Athabasca reports over one hundred buffalo sighted this winter in the area. The British revenue for the year ending last week stood at $520,100,000, surpassing estimates by $17,000,000.

Fort Smith Athabsason

Local notes from Milton and district death and travel items

Milton residents and visitors are reported in a string of brief notes. The death of Mr. Wm. Bews is marked by a large funeral, while Mr. Dowar secures a Cobourg post office position and plans for a new railway link near four mills are noted. James Menderson remains ill but improving after an operation and Phillip Green suffers a cut to his left instep while cutting wood.

J. Thomas Harty O. K. Fraser Brockville OC. F. Fraser Fraser East Milton Jase Wm. Bews Hargely W. F. Dowar Hind Cobourg Four Mill James Menderson Nolaon

Rural News Roundup Flows With Spring Moves and Illness

Frogs out last week and rising numbers at the aiok bet. Mrs. Graham recovering from inflammation. Mrs. Henry Wilson slowly improving after a governing illness. Migs A Nixon recovering from scarlet fever. Spring changes in the area include Damen Mc Dowell moving to Trafalgar and HR Brownridge taking the former home. James Wilsons busy with farm duties after marriage. Ida Hood returns from a long visit at Gualphi. Mrs. John Wrigglenworth visited Toronto. Miss Kelly of Norval guests of Miss Thornton. William Cook of St Catharines visiting locally.

Graham Henry Wilson Migs A Nixon Damen McDowell Lan Trafalgar Brownridge Hia House James Wilson Ida‘ Hood Gualphi John Wrigglenworth Toronto Misls Kelly Norval Misa M.'Thornton Wm. Cook St. Catharines

Local Notes Report Clergy, Funerals and Farm Work

Mr George Locker moved into Knatch bull and will work for Mr David Agnew. The funeral of Mrs John Allison occurred last week from her husband's residence to Moffat burying grounds with Rev Amy preaching the sermon and John Simpson Geo Simpson Jacob Allison and Benjamin King among pallbearers. Warmer weather boosts spring ploughing as Franklin Ramabaw is noted as first in the area. The Canadian quadrille band and the Pied Frogs orchestra resume play. Mrs Thos Wilson returned from Armada Michigan after four weeks while Mrs James Erwin recovers at Guelph General Hospital and is seen around town again.

George Locker Knatchbull David Agnew John Allison Moffat Burying Grounds Amy Hutcheon and Mosera John Simpson Geo. Simpson Jacob Allison Benjamin King wud-Thos- Moore Franklin Ramabaw Thos. Wilson Armada Michigan James Erwin Guelph Troapitalia

Presbyterian Auxiliary Forms for Foreign Missions

An executive meeting of the Bequesing Association at Georgetown discussed the upcoming Ballinafad annual convention. Mrs. John McLean and Miss Edith Campbell hold secretary and treasurer roles in the Presbyterian church women’s auxiliary with about 15 members. Mr. Hector McLean recently returned from missionary duties in Kingston and is reappointed to the mission field. Maple syrup production is rising with Me John Kirkwood turning out about 400 gallons of high quality syrup using an evaporator.

Mosara John McLean J. Bénwick D. L. Campbell Bequesing Georgetown Ballinafad James ‘Bennie Presbyterian Church Foreign “Missions Brander Campbell Edith Campbell C. A. Russell Hector McLean Ear Kingston John—Kirkwood

Georgetown News Roundup of Local Moves and Events

Mr Ninian Lindsau plans removal to Georgetown from Milton. Drs T Bewdley J Man pass final medical exams. Dr Wm Freeman heads to Rock Springs with family. aim to settle west. Rev J W Pedley of London visits, withdraws resignation. St George Church entertainment enjoyed. Woman's Missionary Society meeting in May. Concert at Baptist Church features Mabel Grant Lou Goodwille M Vorter Mina Sree man John Button McApine. Boy's Brigade drill at Congregational Church with promotions and badges.

Ninian Lindsau Georgetown Milton T. Bewdley J. Man J. Barber J- It Barber Bert Barber J. W. Pedley London Waa Wm. Freeman Rock Springs Wyo Little Arandaon Brock Barber Dostor Weat St. George's Church Ite Ancceas Woman's Missionary Society Guelph Methodist Church Baptist Church Mabel Grant Misa Lou Goodwille Mies M. Vorter Bowman Mina

Woman Recovers After Painful Years With Pink Pills

Mrs Stone of Glenwood, Colorado, recounts years of severe stomach pain and fainting. Doctors failed, morphine injections used, then she found relief with Dr Williams' Pink Pills after two boxes and continued use. The pills claim to restore blood and nerves, ending illness for many.

Waa Canada Williame Thames Pink Williams Wiliams Thio Dr. Williams Medicine Co Brookville Ont

Tea Specialists advertise lamps and dishes at cut prices

An advertisement offers enamelled Gile Dinner Sotta sets at 4 dollars for 50 palms, Sotts and solid brass lamps at 4 dollars each, china biscuit jars from 50 cents, hanging lamps complete and glass sets advertised, with large glass dishes and other items priced low.

Fur market ad offers diverse hides and furs for sale

An old classified style notice advertises a wide range of fur and animal products including raccoon hides, hats, rugs and robes. It promises express shipping and notes prices from 1.00 to 38.00 with various quality and work classes, urging customers to send items for sale or trade and asserting reasonable prices.

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