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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
2
The Ontario Government issues an order in council prohibiting hemlock log exports after April 15. The move aims to curb supply and bolster domestic use, with the legislature set to review the measure. Notes emphasize financial strains from smallpox relief and municipal costs, while calling for public cooperation.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moor of Hamilton a family welcomed triplets Dorothy Anna, Lilian Ada Elizabeth, and Ernest Albert Kilian. The ceremony was attended by relatives including Pastor Thos Dunlop. The Moor family received a gift of a fine baby carriage from Comfort Haap. The triplets are reported in good condition with their father appearing joyful and a public platform reference noted.
King Edward VII is crowned in Westminster Abbey with pageantry noted in Canada as Ottawa marks Commemoration Day and a military display. Reports describe crowds, royal procession, and celebratory gestures from Dominion leaders while political debate over the liquor question surfaces in Toronto World.
A fatal accident near the village of Rockwood yesterday night ended the life of Maggie McCall a young woman from Guelph. Witnesses say the buggy was struck by a moving train as it began to roll back toward the road. Coroner Macklanan and Dr. Robertson investigated noting evident cause and archdeaconal death. Nearby, a crowd in Stratford celebrated a prize event despite rain. Local council discussed the Prohibition agenda and dog taxation, while several officials and visitors arrived in town for social and civic events.
Mr Abram Keston died at his Naseayaweya home last Thursday. Funeral Saturday at Ellideder burying ground. The service at the church featured Mr Flagg on Help in Time of Need. Several other local figures and events are noted including hospitalizations, cancer surgery, and upcoming visits and lectures.
Readable fragments describe a coronation era flag raising at a town hall with pupils, clergy, and locals marching via Willow Street to School Buildings. Speakers praise the future king, the Empire, and loyalty, as a twenty foot flag is raised and national anthems sung amid community pride and historical reflection.
A county Prohibitionists convention will be held in Milton on Thursday afternoon to organize for a vigorous campaign toward national and local prohibition goals. A formal presentation to Miss Ella Snyder celebrated her service as church organist, with thanks and a token gift conveyed by the Glow Methodist Church community.
Residents report an enormous reptile near the old powerhouse district along Waterloo Avenue in Guelph. Eyewitnesses describe a seven foot long creature with a heavy girth, prompting calls for caution as locals recall a possible escape from a nearby source.
Fragmentary entries show multiple place names such as Georgetown Owen Sound Guelph Walkerton and towns with inconsistent dates like Oct and Sept. The legible items hint at a regional notice or timetable but contain many garbled words and incomplete details.
A promotional notice invites travel to Denver Pueblo Halt Lake Tot Apes and Dealwood in South Dakota during July for a pleasant vacation. The North Western Railway presents a limited opportunity conveyed by the General Agent at 2 King Street Bot Yur wulo Gut.
A fragmented old ad lists fall goods, heavy tweed pants, fancy shirts, and hats with special prices. It promotes new stock arriving, including dairy salt, harvest mitts, and various staples. The text emphasizes low prices and variety for shoppers this sale period.
16o yards Colored Dress Goods valued 25c per yard now 16c. 600 yards wide Flannelette at 84c. 15 dozen Ladies Cotton Hose at 19c per pair. 15 dozen Men's Balbriggan Underwear at 25c. Window display features all one price hats at 25c each.
From Burreror Ontario dated August 2, owner Mr. McKinnon of Grimuby notes pear and peach crops will exceed last year though not reaching 1000 trees. He hopes to curb Ban Joaw Seale issues with careful orchard management. The Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway adds a lavish new dining car on their line, featuring movable chairs, a kitchen, waiters, and a conductor to serve Pioneer passengers. A lighthearted dialogue about a baby swallowing a pearl tiara appears alongside an advertisement for August Flower remedies and health tonics, urging readers to request catalogs.
Garbled OCR text shows a fragmented quote with names and phrases. It references identities like Uielrw TL and Froonehnuin and mentions a warning about being born in Kaaie and a Brouchuan. The overall sense is unclear and not enough for a clear news item.
Sale note describes brick store and dwelling for sale at the corner or near Bl and Veeder. Indicates an auction or notice of sale with brief directions and contact for further particulars. Mention of parties or agents and a reference to premises available for inquiry at MH.
Readers are invited to use the Tidephoos System facilities at every dropoast for sea-subscribers. Geinwood Spirits are advertised as economical and convenient for meal prep, boiling water, heating inv, and related tasks, highlighting practical kitchen applications.
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