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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 18, 1898
Page
2
Trials of the Halton and South Perth election disputes slated for September 1 are likely postponed. The plebiscite vote for prohibition is set for September 20, conflicting with county fairs and local show dates. The article also notes shifts in Yukon mining licenses and comments on Spain, U S relations, and Ontario wheat quality.
President McKinley and Spanish ambassador Cambon witnessed the signing of the peace protocol amid heavy rain. The document outlines Spain relinquishing sovereignty over Cuba, ceding Puerto Rico and other islands, U S occupation of Manila, and plans for evacuation and treaty talks. The protocol sets dates for commissioners, suspends hostilities, and notes the United States and Spain will appoint negotiators for a peace treaty. The press statement was prepared by Secretary Day. The world views the war's end with mixed sentiment as imperial aims and national ambitions are weighed.
A severe electrical storm struck Thursday night near Elmira and Elora. Lightning hit the barn of Hooch Baumann south of here, destroying the barn and this year’s crop, with twelve hogs and three calves burned. Nearby, Hugh Black’s barn near Elora also burned, taking the season’s crop, farm implements, and four cattle, with losses around eight thousand dollars. A refreshing rain followed, the first in six weeks.
Rome report states the Pontiff's condition has severely declined with diminishing vitality and voice. Cardinal Rampolla maintains Vatican duties while widespread speculation rises among the Sacred College about the Pope's fate and potential retirement or resignation.
At Mnnton Burn Ont Aug 11 About ten oclock yesterday morning George Sheppard living three miles away lost barns implements and crops in a fire. Loss is heavy though partly covered by insurance. He planned threshing this week. Spontaneous combustion is suspected. he recently suffered a house and contents fire.
The Champion’s loas by the fire last week was about 300. New material will replace the destroyed portion and make the Champion brighter than before. David Williamson of Trafalgar township, a farmer and stock dealer, has made an assignment for general benefit of creditors. The Royal Templars excursion to the Falls on civic holiday sold about 240 tickets. The Epworth League convention is to be held in the Methodist Church in town on Monday, Aug 0b, and will be one of general interest.
In Toronto the vote on the amendment condemning the government’s handling of defeated ministers went to a straight party division at 2:30 am. The government carried 40 to 49 with a late night pep rally from supporters. The House adjourned at 8 am and government business will lead August. Also reports on model farm crops show winter wheat yields averaging about 42.1 bushels per acre across 92 varieties, with some fields and varieties achieving higher outputs and praising grain quality.
Vancouver reports twenty two vessels arriving with Klondike gold and crafts totaling 16,041,600 in value. The list names steamers New England Hattie J Philips Cottage City City of Seattle Tartar St Paul Samoa Roanoke Dora Bluhm Lakmo Utopia Farallon Garomno Charles Nelson Rosalio Athenian Humboldt City of Beattie Cottage City Discovery Manauense Tees Dirigo and others, with dates from July 3 to Aug 5.
London reports the Foreign Office plans to press the Chinese government to remove Li Hong Chang for the Taing-Li-Yamen anti British stance. It also weighs seizing Pekin River mouth forts and Tianjin port if China resists, until compliance is secured.
A discovery of rich placer diggings is reported on Pike Greek, a small stream feeding Atlin Lake in the Northwest Territory. News has caused a stampede from Junemau and other southeastern Alaska points with at least 1,000 prospectors said to have started for the locality.
Benny Ont Aug 15 A burglar entered M F Anthea's home in Berlin Ontario and assaulted Mrs Anthes as she went to the baby. Her brother, awakened by screams, retrieved a revolver and chased the intruder, firing three shots. No clue to the offender remains.
War talk and threshing fill daily life with plans and travel. Guests visit Parkdale Erin and Guelph relatives while a garden party aids the Presbyterian church. Local sports see Seaforth and St Catharines pennant hopes. harvests are heavy. roads need repair. parish notices cover sermons, new ministers, and major departures to Eden and nearby mills.
The Ebenezer Church re opens next Sunday with morning and evening services. Rev J E Hockey of Waterdown will preach, followed by the annual harvest home on the next Wednesday the 24th at the town of Mr ins Fletcher Darbyville. An excellent programme to be provided for the vocation. Miss Maria Darby of Darbyville leaves for the Northwest Territory on the OPR excursion. Farmers delayed by recent rains. Black of Orowaona Cornera rents farm of Wm Anderson now in use by Adam Anderson near Knatch ball. Mr and Mrs John Manball visited Kilbride. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Pickett spent Labour Day at Geo Ramahaw Lowville. Mrs D Dalton Guelph visited O Kitching last week.
In Sartland New Brunswick a local case is reported where Mrs B E Millar, unable to walk for five years, recovered after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. Her husband, manager of a lumber mill, credits the remedy for restoring strength, mobility, and back support. The piece urges readers to buy authentic Pink Pills with the trademark wrapper.
Mr Joseph G Snell of Snellgrove died at 61 after falling 28 feet in a thin barn last Saturday. Dr Sweetnam of Toronto planned surgery, but the death occurred before it could be performed. He was a respected farmer, dealer in fancy stock, a Liberal voter, and ardent Methodist. He leaves a wife and no children. A large shipment of sandy cattle was en route from England for him.
Rev Jay Rose of Norval officiated at St George's church as the Friends' Choir met Sunday. Sunday services followed by a public meeting Monday evening with speakers including Prof Firth Pickering College John Rogers Toronto Rogers Pelham J R Harris Shia Village. Monday night addresses by Rev Cranston Holden and Rev D Strachan plus sacred music by Miss J Strachan and J Strachan. Harris chaired. Mechanics Institute plans an art social to fund a public library. A buggy ran away near the church. owner absent. T J Weat reports Manitoba prospecting, wheat yields seen as poor in parts but others better. Archie Strachan visits Gravenhurst Sanitarium. Frank Lundy, son of Lundy, died Saturday aged seven years nine months.
A fatality occurred in Inglewood on Saturday near four thirty. John Clarridge a well known farmer was struck and killed by a G T R engine while crossing the track. He had just been to Boston Mille with a grist and was returning with a load of flour bran and chopped oats.
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