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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 28, 1898

Page

2

Multistate Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths (OCR Fragment)

Fragmented notices list marriages between Genrie and Annie Bost in Eramona and William Gorrie in Niahol, plus other 19th century wedding and death notices from Branse Esquesing Palmerston Nairn Oakville and Lion's Head. names include Farquharson Graham Aberts, Brock, Larolay.

Genrie-Desr Toeeday Eramona D. Sharp William Gorrie Niahol Mins Annie Bost Eramoga Branse Olaudo Mov W. Farquharson George Faulkner Mary Aberts Graham Esquesing Suanr Fequesing John Hhort Jr Cuankx Palmerston Allster Mr. Clark Nairn East Garatraxs Woduanday John Nairn Lion's Head Ligwellye Brook M.D Brock Guelph Bandar Oakville Beatiette, Daugher Kira R. B. Larolay

Notable Ontario Legislation Notes Gazetteed and Local Reports

The Acton Free Press notes suggest pending Parliament delays on insolvency reform and outlines Dominion orders governing quartz mining claims in Manitoba and the Northwest Territories. It also reports Canada Gazette items, wartime port regulations for foreign ships, and March monetary deposits. Community notices cover church services, local sermons, local visitors, and nearby travel plans.

Manitoba Northwest Territories Yokon Canada Spain United States

Town notes include petition for bylaw revival and local items

Town Council hears a petition from 187 citizens to restore theParlow bylaw. Dr Anderson leaves for Post Graduate Hospital Chicago. John Somerville plans erecting a new Methodist church at Manns Corners before July. Milton Bricks Co reports 87 carloads booked April 1 to 10. Miss Lizzie Stagg with her brother leaves by OC&R for Alberta. Samuel Walsh, Trafalgar Township resident, dies at 65 after throat injury. Provincial praying experiments slated for Friday, May 6.

Anderson Post Graduate Hospital Chicago John Somerville Mann's Corners Milton Pressed Brick ‘Co Meanes Trobt Dewar Wm. Elliott Lizaln Stagg Gilda Wen. F Alberta Joseph Fisher Calgary Sohn Walsh Trafalgar Township Hamilton

War Declared as U S and Spain Begin Hostilities

Washington on April 27 reports Congress declaring war with Spain and approving naval funding. Secretary of State resignations prompt Cabinet changes while Spain’s Madrid note defends its position. Washington warns neutral powers that war exists since April 21 and monitors naval actions near Havana and Cape Verde. The Atlantic alliance grows anxious as Spanish fleet remains abroad.

United States Spain Nalassies Madrid Waautotox D.C Congress Senate Sheerman State Department Day John B. ‘Moore New’ York War Department Valorite United Washington Ag 6 Sosia Havana McKinley Itwalf Cape Verde Portugal Cape of Good Hope Philippines Pacific Dewey

Permanent pavements may beat plank walks in cost and durability

The Ottawa Journal reports granolithic sidewalks could cost less than plank walks this year. Comparative figures show five foot sidewalks at 4.8 and 4.5 cents per foot frontage for granolithic versus 4 and 4.0 cents for plank last year, with significant savings projected and a twenty year guarantee for granolithic.

Ottawa Ottawa Journal

Halton County Names and Nelsons Canadian Romance

Halton County history traces the naming after William Halton and notes divisions in 1810 by the Union Act. It recounts Nelsons memory in Canada with Mary Simpson, a young Canadian woman, and vivid details of Nelsons voyage plans and parting at Quebec.

Hamilten Gardiner Halton William Halton Gore Flatton Bast Trafalgar Néleon Baqueaing Nossngawoya East Halon Naosagaweyn Lord Nélson Nelaon Horatio -Nelson Vinceant Nelson Duke of Bronte St. Vincent Sir John Jervis Lord Nelson Albemarle Mary ‘Bimpson St. Lawrence Quebec Nalson Canada Maty Simpson

Free Library Work Under Way as Board Edits System

Members of the Library Board devote their leisure to organizing the new Free Library. Books labeled and catalog list preparation progress as the Town Hall Committee assists, improvements finish the entrance, and a semi circular counter is added. Regulations will be published later. Applications for Librarian close Monday at 6 pm and the Board meets again at 7 pm.

Council Library Board Ahe Aball Free Library Guard Eball Acton Paar Joss Oya Free Library Uct Ead

May 7 spraying experiments and local concert plans

Notes mention spraying experiments scheduled for Saturday May 7 and a concert on May 5 by the Rookwood Philharmonic Society with performers from Guelph, brick details, and a chairing by Mr Hugh Brick at eight. A Bridgeport man Meyer’s body was found in the Grand River after a family quarrel. Also included are ads and miscellaneous remarks on dyes, kidney cures, and aChina coup claim.

Gilbert Milley Hillaborg Mney Meyer Bridgeport Grand River

Vote on Prohibition Bill Expansion in April Referendum

April 37 vote will decide an act prohibiting importation manufacture or rate of spirits wine beer cider and all intoxicating liquors. The measure outlines ballot layout eligibility poll representation oath and enforcement provisions with temperance groups and licensed vendors named among authorities.

Orryna Hareinufter Uaa Sidney Fisher Eure Dominion Alliance Good Template Virtuallera Casa No Rerzon Otiok Acton J.B. Pearson

Local Farming Week Weeding and Club Matches Report

Farmers plan gatherings this week with a praying experiment at H Black's Eramosa farm on Tuesday. Crewsons Corners beat Nassagawoya's crokinale club in a Tuesday evening match, crowning the Corners' club. J Campbell returned home to Tort Erie on Tuesday after months here.

Mr. H. Black Eramosa Crewsons Corners Nassagawoya Tesday Nassagaweya Nobdl J. Campbell Wm. Roszell J. Forbea Aaton N. Forbea L. Gaon Luther G. Cann Mina A. Cann Mr. Linxford

Greenwich Farmer Narrates Recovery From Rheumatism

Acadian Edward Manning of Greenwich reports severe rheumatism and general debility two years ago. He credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with full recovery after twelve boxes, noting improved health, strength, and vitality since. The account promotes the pills as a cure for nerve and blood related ailments and lists conditions they purportedly aid.

Wolfville Greenwich Edward Manning Manning Acadien Williama Pink Pilla Ainoe Williams Dr. ‘Williams’ Medicine Co Brockville One

New Dress Goods and Trimmings at Low Prices

The store features the latest dress fabrics and trimming to match including Black Dress Goods exclusive Priestley’s. Colored Organdio Muslin with linings, Swiss muslin, colored piques, Salisbury Suitings, curtains and embroideries. Also fresh stock of Lane’s White Underwear, ladies blouses, collars, cuffs, gloves, hosiery, prints, laces and more.

Priestley Salisbury Georgetown Millay

Nerviline Promises Relief For Nerve Pain Ailments

An older advertisement-style notice touts Nerviline as a cure for nerve pain neuralgia and toothache and describes life as misery without it. The text also reports a fatal accident tied to the Victoria Bridge reconstruction in Montreal with a man named John Briton drowning after falling into the river.

Victoria Montreal John Briton

Have You Had A Portrait Taken Lately

An advertisement urges readers to visit Ramshaw the artist for a portrait sitting. It promises courteous attention and satisfactory photographs with reasonable prices and a prompt call today, noting the favorable weather for outdoor or studio sittings.

Ramshaw

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