10 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1902
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple names and scattered dates with legal and social notices. The readable items reference individuals such as Tamme latigrove and Mrs mee aede, events on Wednesdays and Fridays, and scattered bequests and obituaries, but details are garbled. The record preserves nam es and places in a chaotic catalog of notices with no coherent narrative.
A chaotic OCR filled piece reports a Prohibition campaign with references to independents like Cusp Krier and figures tied to the Eiger family. It notes ministerial and gubernatorial reactions and a Toronto Presbytery resolution urging voter referendums on liquor law changes. The text mentions Ontario and Manitoba contexts and criticizes related political agitation.
An account of Canadian volunteers killed and wounded at Hart's River and Klelo That River during a mounted charge in the South African War. Eleven killed and nineteen wounded reported. officers from Ontario Quebec Manitoba and other provinces named among the fallen. Canadians from Galt Guelph London Toronto and Peterborough cited. heroic losses frame the day’s engagements at Government House.
A compilation notes Princess Mary birthday and London envoy to the coronation Pekha, King Christian celebrations, Landon tax rate fixed, and a series of war casualties at Kola Warts. Reports on a Canadian fort casualty, an acquittal of four charges, a Montreal death by suicide, and a West Zorra farming incident. Government undecided on coronation day public holiday.
A battered dispatch from Hart River credits Lieut Bruce Carruthers of the Canadians as the day’s hero after he led defense against a seven-thousand-strong attack. He shot several foes, refused to return to hospital, and was captured but spared execution by his captors who judged he could be released.
The Manitoba referendum on prohibition failed by about 6 000 votes labeled as a decisive defeat. Dominion Alliances and supporters blamed low turnout and disorganization while opponents argued the vote was unfair and mismanaged. Clergy and community leaders commented on the country’s mood and the influence of the referendum’s guardians.
Community members in Acton and nearby areas engage in social and church events during the week of March Vague references to travel, visits, and duties appear with names such as Mr Wirtgaigs Fordata and Mr P O Dick. Several local residents attend services and gatherings including Stevetaville visitors and a Toronto show booking.
A busy notes page from Walnewlay describes weddings, visits, and social events. The Epworth League presented a silver butter cooler to Mary Warns, and Rev Hall’s pastorate induction is announced along with church activities and regional travel.
An ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a spring tonic to restore vigor and lift mood. It markets the pills as a cure for weakness, aches, nerves, digestion, and blood health, claiming their efficacy and selling details in Brockville Ontario. Also notes the funeral of the late Mr Bennett and local moves in Acton and Gearytown.
The article touts long distance calls reducing business pressure by speeding customer reach and enabling many tasks to be completed quickly at low cost. It emphasizes quick connection and minimal effort for sales, orders, and customer service.
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