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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1897

Page

2

Canadian lumber duties and railway concerns loom large

A British Commons exchange cites Canada’s gambling law impact and the Dominion’s lumber exports. The American plan for duties threatens Canadian supply lines, prompting firms to consider local manufacturing. Local events include a hospital stay for Jacob Deemert and a dramatic horse sale incident injuring several bystanders.

Hanbury House of Commons Board of, ‘Trade Dominion Canada

Papila standings and local notices from March school report

The report lists class standings from School No. 9 with names Gregory Taylor and others, showing marks from 68 to 280. It notes staff changes including Mr John Taylor leaving for Roeland and Mr William Laing and C.E. departing for Rat Portage. Local items mention Ebenezer Church pulpit vacancy, farmer hiring, storm delays, and Macdonald parliamentary contest between Rutherford Liberal and McKenzie Conservative.

Marka Wealey Coxe Claus IV Sr Albert Wilson Katie Nickall Mionie Nickall Wilbert Darby Cameron’ Ramshaw Rose Haw Lily Haw Glasa George Knox Glage Herbert Carroll Alfred Watson Janet Borthwick Ernest Borthwick Ada Alexander Mabel Williamson Gertie Nellis Chars IT Ben Litsia Lelshman Alonza Carroll Mabel Nickell Walter Borthwick Robbie Nellis Jennie Agnew Willie Watson Connie John Taylor GO. P. R Guelph Roeland William Laing C.E Rat Portage Ebenezer Daniel Barbaree Knatchbull Misa Marths I. Lind D. Henderson M. P Acton Pickett Lowville Robt. Laing Macdonald Rutherford McKenzie

Budget Debates Delay Franchise Bill Amid Tariff Talks

Ottawa reports the budget will be brought down next Thursday with debate stretched day by day. Laurier signals talks with opposition leaders on removing the Franchise bill delay until tariff matters are settled. A civil service reform bill triggers heated exchanges, while a fast Atlantic service contract is signed and under Imperial review.

Ottawa Gunuila Laurier Sjri Charles Tupper Nova Scotia a_ c Foster Ial Foster McMullen Wood Hamilton Charles Tapper Beljy Mackenzie Canada Levis Langevin BgEiyin Atlantic Burvice Richard Cartwright Atlantic Milford Haven England Middle Milford Department ‘of Finance Courtney Colonial Office Dominion

Local notices and incidents from Milton and area

Milton and Campbellville residents depart for Rat Portage and New Denver while local court sessions are adjourned. A 16 year old Milton boy falls from a ladder at Geo Winn & Son’s factory but survives with injuries. A home burglary at night yields no loot. A deadly maple syrup adulteration penalty is noted. Maggie Adamson dies in Ottawa. An elderly farmer touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a lifesaving remedy after a prolonged lung illness.

Moser Jarvis Dower Milton Robert Brown Harvey Davidson Campbellville Rat Portage Rodney Matheson Crown New Denver British Columbia James Howe Walter M. Johnson Philadelphia Johnson Knapp Downey Maggie Adamson Ottawa England Sherbrooke Gazette James Owen Johnville Que Owen la Grippe Williame Williama Dr. Williama John Coleman jRrnett Hamilton Macausea J. Allen Fergus Apent Geo Cann’s Janna Ramshaw R. Pickett Baker Everton Hig John Moore Walkerton Rand Brigady Adusin Misa Liza ‘Lambs Hespéler A. Lonutitul Toronto Harbilton Toatars J. P. Leslie Nuasaga‘weya Guelph General Hospital B. Watking

Crockery Stock Sale Offer in Ongoing Deal

A seller declares they plan to leave Crockery China and offers about 3000 dollars worth of stock for sale at 1500 dollars. The message frames the opportunity as rare and advantageous for buyers seeking a quick purchase.

China P. S Guelph Belding, Paul & Co Cheapside

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