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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes cover Canada Newfoundland Labrador population data coronation day plans and provincial political moves. Mentions a prohibition meeting in Gast Buat and discussions of party candidates in a local riding with plans for Liberal Conservative and prohibition positions.
The council by resolution assigns the smallpox accounts for publication and considers new pavements. Actions include granting permission for a two story fronting on Church Street and arranging park shooting practice. Upcoming publication will include the accounts and financial details for townships, with budget and reports to follow.
The government and Dutch leaders report progress in Pretoria after two meetings with British and Boer delegates. No armistice granted, but talks may resume within three weeks as South African peace efforts persist. Apple-yand court decision awards 8200 damages to property owners and injured.
A remedy from London Ontario touts Baby’s Own tablets as a gentle laxative for infants and small children. It claims quick relief from constipation without narcotics, fever, or stomach pain, and asserts tablets are easy to administer and non harmful.
The article records a church event with a funeral and remarks by Rev. Huyderta, noting attendees from Acton and St. Paul. It mentions Cathy Maure and Father Koney among speakers, a baptism or memorial, and a weather-affected scene with debris removal and damage. Also reported are Prohibition Executive Meeting plans, court docket items, and an arbitration agreement between a town and Allen Electric Light & Power Co.
John Clarridge of Terra Cotta died Saturday after an appendicitis operation performed Wednesday by doctors Stuart Nixon and Yillott. He had worked for Mrs June McDowell for several weeks and was transported to his father’s home for interment on Monday. A large crowd attended the Epworth League and local church events as community notices followed.
An old health column promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People claiming cures for headaches indigestion and heart trouble. Testimonial by Adelard Lavole recounts personal recovery and urges readers to buy the pills. Also notes local visits and military enlistment chatter in Acton and Georgetown area.
The Chicago Milwaukee and Paul Railway operates over six thousand miles of tracks across Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Colorado North Dakota South Dakota Michigan and Ontario. It markets electric trains heating by steam and a range of sleeping dining and parlor car services. The line claims top world ratings for comfort and efficiency with notable facilities like wooden cars and fine cab and sleeping accommodations. A. G. Taylor is named as Canadian passenger agent in Toronto.
John Laue Uelot Welly, aged seventy, a pioneer figure in the local section, died after a brief illness. The obituary notes he came to Caruhe with his mother, had two brothers, and leaves eleven children including Joh, At, Margo, and George. The funeral at Bathday was well attended with many relatives and friends present. The text also mentions library reports, a council meeting, and a request to borrow funds to retire notes for book purchases if a government grant is not received.
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