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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1897
Page
3
The piece blends Christmas reflections with broad news items. It notes a new timber regulation requiring Canadian sawlogs, Labrador ownership tensions, a by-election in London with J H Leduc's Liberal win, calls for a government panel on social crimes, and comments on dairy health fears and French tariff moves. It also mentions municipal politics and police expansion, alongside agricultural outlook.
The Garrick club of Hamilton plans an evening at the town hall featuring two farces Ice on parle Francais and Freezing Mother-in-law. Notices note editor Mr W Panto’s improved health and local changes including hotel rental and new residence construction on Mill street. Board of Pablo School Trustees terms for Dr Robertson Jay McCollum and Johnson Herrison expire this year.
An unusually successful examination event at Dublin school drew a large turnout despite poor weather. Dinner was served by local ladies, followed by continued class reviews, arithmetic instruction, and a broad program with performances by the school pupils and an orchestra.
In Georgetown residents enjoy sleighing as a new skating rink rebuild reduces its width after wind damage. Rev G A Mitchell preached sermons on Mono Road Circuit with other pastors filling pulpits. School and church entertainments proceed, Miss Helena Mitchell becomes organist, and Mr Miller Prenties is reengaged as teacher.
At the Brookville nomination meeting for the 4th division to fill Dr. Robertson’s vacancy, Geo. Havill of Acton was elected. A Township Council nomination meeting will be held next Monday for Reeve Deputy Reeve and three Councillors. Obituaries, moves, and local notes follow with farm changes, a broken hand, and community events in Naswagonya and nearby areas.
Mr. Robert Anderson of London Holand proposes leasing a large tract in the Yukon for hydraulic mining. After a four month trip including Dawson City, he plans to organize a London company to develop the land. He notes miners can reach Fort Yukon or the coast despite winter shortages and cold, with police stations along the route aiding travel.
Mrs. George M Pullman will take her dower in her late husband estate instead of following the will terms The change shifts approximately 9 38 000 000 in personal property and a one third real estate share to Jim alters an estate valued around 15 000 000 rather than 7 000 000 The decision affects two disinherited sons and the Chicago homestead income during Mrs Pullman life.
Two men described as suspicious were arrested after a break in at J F Brownscombe's store in Uxbridge. Clothing and boots valued at about $100 were stolen and most items were recovered. The culprits, named McKee and Wilson, confessed before W Hamilton J P and were committed to Whitby Jail to await trial.
A serious accident near Morgan's saw mill in Springbrook, Briauixa Ont, around 5 pm injures John McDonnell's 12 year old son. His left arm is torn off near the shoulder after the saw belt catches him while playing nearby. Authorities note the injury as severe with likely medical care to follow.
In Orrava Ontario a large crowd attended the funeral of Patrick Leahy and his five children who perished in a fire on Friel Street. The service was held at St. Bridget's Church and the burial took place at the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs McDermott widow of Ed McDermott of Grin Everton died Saturday after a long illness leaving a large family. Interment took place at Everton. Walter Boott of Eramoss drove to Guelph with two children when a runaway occurred as a trolley frightened another horse. a broken pole caused Rebecca Scott to break her collarbone and she was taken to General Hospital. Walter Bernard, charged with forgery, appeared before Magistrate Saunders for preliminary hearing at Gaslph. Harry Harvey testified at Traders Bank. Bernard sent for trial.
Yesterday afternoon at the school here Miss Ford’s pupils performed with credit amid parents and visiting teachers. Charlie Sharp won a shooting match, Christmas turkeys were awarded to crack shots, and several Christmas supper preparations will soon be ready. Mr and Mrs John Moore plan to attend Ming Maggie Gowdy’s marriage to-day, while sleighing enriches local life. Rev D L Campbell officiated at the Presbyterian church on Monday.
The issue includes Laape by F. EB. Medioua explaining the phenomenon of weeping and its relief from feeling. It also features Newnan at the Capitat by David S. Barry critiquing journalism in Washington and how newspaper correspondents are viewed by politicians.
Ontario Department of Agriculture reports spraying trials in twenty orchards show high fruit quality and profits. With 75 to 90 percent yield in sprayed trees versus 10 to 15 percent in unsprayed, the program argues spraying pays and could expand Ontario fruit exports to Britain and Europe. George Allman received five lashes in county jail for criminal assault of a girl from Downie.
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A notice listing stock for sale by Fonthill Nurseries notes over700 April Canadian grown plants. It specifies no stock from the States and appears in an import context.
Daily arrivals reveal a full stock of rib bons and new silks with plain shades. Handkerchiefs and table linens join a wide range of men's ties and carfs. Xmas groceries feature raisins peels cocoa icing sugar pickles spices nuts and candies at low prices.
Holiday shoppers find 8 inda booklets and novelties in cups and saucers by Dolle, across all sizes and styles. Many other holiday items are listed.
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