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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 21, 1898

Page

2

Ontario schools to receive new agriculture text book

The Ontario Department of Education plans a new text book for all schools and lower forms focusing on agriculture for entry and related topics. Various political and public matters are touched on, including rail safety bills, tax and revenue notes, and Canadian views on war and neutrality.

Ontario Department of Education Ontario Canada Weaume Ireland Denmark France United States Australis Great Britain Australia Prensa Presa Thia Joan, Daypen Toronto

Halton's Soldier Boys Annual Meeting of 20th Battalion

The officers of the 20th Battalion held their annual meeting led by senior members to review activities and plan duties for the coming year. Attendance included key officers and reported improvements in training and discipline.

20Th Battaillon Lisat Gol Goodwillle Fox Panton Moore Grant Moorlamon Barber Battie Galloway Langton Noble Noble, Regimental—Majora Fox and Moore and Capt. Galloway, Meat—Majore Grant Beatio Majore Fox McCrimmon Goodwillie

War News from April 20 Aboard and In London and Madrid

Reports from April 20 describe U S demands on Spain over the Cuban crisis and a looming ultimatum. Sagasta defends Spain’s honor while Parliament and the Madrid correspondents discuss peace prospects and possible Cuban autonomy. A plebiscite bill on prohibition is debated in Orraw with a rapid timeline. Milton community notes include licenses, a fire brigade event, and local obituaries.

Wasumorox Spain United States Lawa United Egoh Manino Senate Senor ‘Bagaata Calumoy Benor Sagasta Chambera Epain Lonpox Madrid Daily Telegraph Europe Orraw Jaliga Scriver

Local notices note death and fires in Erin district

Mr John Cocker, 69, born in Scotland, died Thursday afternoon after a long illness from railway injuries. He came to Canada in 1854 and farmed until his death. Surviving are Mrs Day Erin Mrs Gray and Jon at the homestead. Mrs Cocker died 16 years ago. Town news records visits, a fire destroyed James Carrie home and Ephraim Barbour dwelling, with heavy losses but insured. Rev Dr Beanlan will preach at the Methodist church.

Potts Methodist Ontario Misa Martin Iia Fred Graham W. &. Blacklock Joft Field Milton Woodstock Sam Brush Galt Waterloo Vey Baylor John Cooker Exramoan Old Range Aberdeenshire Scotland Oanada John Armstrong Day Erin R., Butchart Toronto Butchart Weird Beanlan Nosingawoye Mathodiet Chureh James Carrie Hamilton Lansoy Saunders Bia Ephriam Barbour 6Th Line Ita Contente Pringle Guelph

Health Return Traced to Dr Williams Pink Pills

Miss Ferguson of Hardwood Hill Sydney recounts a long illness from 1890 to 1895. After trying many medicines she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills, gaining strength from 102 to 141 pounds and walking a mile to the post office. She urges others to contact her at Arlington Massachusetts for verification.

Sydney Cape Breton Miss Morguson Hardwood Hill States Williama P.tk Pilla Aho Druggiate W. A. Richardson Mies Ferguson Williams Misa Forguson No. 16 Henderson Street Arlington Mass Inland Reporter O.B Miss Ferguson

Seeding and local cricket tone from Crewsons Corners notes

In Crewsons Corners a week of seeding is reported with rain appreciated on Tuesday. The Nassengawoya prokinols club defeated the local boya on Thursday evening marking another Crewsons Corners win. A return match is set for Thursday evening and rain hindered services by Rev. Luxford in Acton on Sunday.

Nasengawoya Prokinols Our Boya Crewsona Corners Luxford Acton R. McLaughlin Toronto Jos. Coleman, Jr Hamilton Nassagaweya Naanagaweya Crokinole Crawnon's Corners Tatil Nosangaweys Waa Eo

Centenarian Mrs Rossborough Heads Nassigaweya Notes

Long stretch of community items from Nassigaweya recounts Mrs Rossborough nearing 102, living with daughter Mrs Richard Bordera. Also reports a near-fatal sap-fire injury to Campbellville man Dooghue, heroics by Armatrong, horse loss at Akins, local farming signs, sermons, church meetings, and a fire at Eden Mills saving efforts.

Nassigaweya Mra Rossborough Mra. Rossborough Richard Bordera MreDooghue Campbellville Whosliban Robert Akins J. A. McLachlan Acton All -Hearere Richard Hutband Moorefield Nansogawoya Harrie Kilbride Re Akina Robert McLaughlan Toronto Hugh McLaughlin Naseegawoya Ebenezer Church Buanlan Robt Sarah Hampton Jas R. Anderson L. Camp Isasc Haw Bayaville Muskoka Viaislog Maua Pickett

Market reports from Acton Guelph and Toronto

Market prices for wheat, barley and butter show varied figures across Acton Guelph and Toronto markets dated April 2 1896 and April 20 1695. Prominent mentions include Fall Wheat White and Red Wheat price ranges, butter and eggs listings, and occasional fruit and potato quotes.

Guelph van Fleur Toronto

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