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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 20, 1899
Page
2
A rural voice urges Indiana lawmakers to pass road bills to create better highways and prevent farm traffic disruption. Lord Roberts and Mr. Caine are cited in a call for national transport reforms as floods damage Salem, highlighting infrastructure strain.
A Brockville Recorder snippet notes a patient described as pale and weak overcoming headaches and fainting spells. The article hints at remedies or medical observations of the era without modern medical terms.
The minutes report adoption of the eighth report of the Finance Committee, contract for supply, sidewalk construction supervision, and resignation of an electric lighting official. A probate filing reveals Hiram F Anglehart's will with bequests to Centenary Church Missionary Society Victoria College and others, plus several legacies to Rev Ingebart's church and mission groups.
Farmers begin api spring work with Mrs Le Roy Pickett planning plowing in Knatchbell. The Canadian band is set for force again. Emerson Anderson and family move into Campbellville, replacing Robt. Qox. Maggie A King visits from Gumiph. A recent thaw caused the river to rise and wash away part of a bridge on the Kyatohbal line and a culvert near Raden Mille. Araball reports a horse illness and a heavy loss a week ago.
Community reels from illness as Mrs Lottie Cann weakens under medical care. Dr McKaigne of Acton transfers her to Guelph General Hospital for possible operation. Neighbors rally with help while Mr John Crowson notes hopeful signs for Cann as village aids roll in.
Roads are improving if weather allows heavy road machinery on the 74th line this week. Spring floods wash away culverts and damage others in the district. Fall wheat seeding looks uncertain with poor prospects. Farms report dry areas and roots dying. No ploughing yet. farmers prepare and plan. Local notices mention residents moving, a death in the Ranney family, and church services at St George's.
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