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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 03, 1898

Page

2

Ontario Election News and Mayoral Ballot Strictures

Writs issued for the upcoming provincial election as Halton Conservatives renominate Major Kerns for the Halton seat. Registrar Robertson in Halton County and boards of registration across Ontario outline veterans registration and license statistics amid a tighter campaign calendar and plans for a British artillery visit. Local notes describe Newfoundland measures and a monthly roll of honor from Aston Public School with pupil ranks and teachers listed.

Liberal Rally Nominates John R Barber for County Seat

The Liberal meeting at Lat Murph last Thursday chose John R Barber as the county Liberal candidate with wide delegate attendance over 200. Barber received thunderous support after D O Cameron proposed him and H P Moore seconded. A Conservative meeting later nominated Col. Kerns for the county seat, with a unanimous ballot and a large mass meeting to follow.

Hulton John R. Barber Barber D. O. Cameron Oakville H. P. Moore Free Pneag Acton One O'Lock McCrimmon Palermo Association W.T. Dick Sedrathry Thorn Liberal Party Sandfeld Macdonald Davis Wm., McCraney M.P Halton British Columbia Hasband John Waldie E. J. Davis McCraney Pacific Ontario John’. Waldie Tha. Lumber E. J. Davia

Barber chosen by Halton Liberals for Georgetown mill owner

Job R. Barber of Georgetown, born July 6 1811, long a local businessman and former reeve, is presented by the Liberals of Halton as their candidate. He rebuilt the Georgetown paper mill, expanded capacity, and served on the County Council and railway committees. He advocates temperance and reduced liquor licenses, and his firm employs many workers while supporting farmers.

Joan Re Banier Halton Milla Georgetown Aud Btreataville-Grammar Bahogl Georgetown Academy Barber Streetasille Wahlen Mille Youn Barber Barber & Ellis Co Toronto Northern and North- Western Railway Grand Trank Railway Ballinafad Oakville Waterdown Cockaville Dundas Street

Farewell to Rev. Father Feeny Leaving for Acton

Longtime St. Basil’s pastor Rev. Father Feeny departs for Acton after eight years of valued service. A crowd filled St. Basil’s schoolhouse for the farewell with addresses, a $200 cheque, and tributes from parish groups and local figures. Father Feeny expressed deep gratitude as he prepared to begin parish duties in Acton.

Father Feeny Acton St. Basil's School Dowling Father Feany St. Basil's Father Lennon F Feeny Wm. “Barron Barron Savage Foreatera Honwood Robert Hoory J. Bruce Walker Joseph Brentford Pariah Prieat

Polling subdivision majorities in Halton 1604 election details

The document lists majorities by polling subdivisions in Halton for the 1604 Kerns-Husband election, with figures for Trafalgar Nassugawey Milton Oakville Georgetown Burlington and others. It also notes an honor roll for Limehouse school students and marks for seniors and class divisions.

Jane Nedxa Auapaxp Nelson Oess Trafalgar Nassugawey Milton Limehouse School V—O. Marshall F. Swackhamer BE. Boott G. Meredith L. Garvin J. Newton Jaoloriv O. Lane Olaes III J. McDowell W. McDowell V. Swackhamer H. Leppidevin J.’ Hafner J. O'Neill Clase Wheeler Deemer Benior H. ‘Marellith H. McDowall Duncan’ Bharp M. AN Peach

Second convention of Guelph Presbyterial meets at Knox Church

The Guelph Presbyterial organization of young people held its second convention last Friday at Knox Church. Devotion opened the session led by Dr. Rogers of Pergas, with remarks by Rev. Dr. Dickson and J. P. Mullan. Reports from Hespeler and Glu eph members were adopted, and a plan to raise 60 dollars for a weak congregation was approved. The afternoon session included addresses by Rev. Mr. Molonea and Rev. Mr. Atkinson, with discussions on evangelistic services and Bible study. Nominating committee named officers for 1899 and the day closed with benediction.

Guelph Atkinson Torrence H. A. Mugpherson Acton Due Town Tova Mallia Akiofon Molonea Elora Molhones W. A. Gd Molnnes Berlin Blair Nannagaweya Hoe Knox Ghuroh A. T.apres Jat Secason Acton Stone H. A. Macpherson J. B. Mallan Fergon Mullan Teporta General Assembly Ghurch Trafic Diokgon Galt

Carter's Little Liver Pills Ad Claims Health Benefits

An old advertisement warns against substitutions for Carter's Little Liver Pills. It touts a remedy for indigestion dizziness nausea drowsiness bad taste coated tongue and torpid liver. The copy urges readers to ask for Carter's and insist on the genuine product.

Nervous prostration and Pink Pills case study

A Newmarket Era summary recounts Edith Draper of Bellhaven Ontario recovering from nervous prostration after flu and home duties. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring strength, improving appetite, and ending twitching and headaches, urging others to use the tonic. Also mentions Midland Route California excursions and travel details.

Newmarket Aufferor Edith Draper Bellhaven Ont la Grippe Williame

Milburns Heart and Nerve Pills Claim Cure for Nervous Heart

Testimonial from John Griffin of St. Lawrence Hotel Montreal states the pills cured nervousness throbbing heart heat dizziness and constant headache making his heart beat steady as a clock now.

Milburn John Griffin St. Lawrence Hotel Montreal

Job Printing in the Beat Style at Moderate Prices

Advertises nomping books pamphlets posters bill heads circulars and more printed swiftly at moderate prices. offers fast abort notice service and invites applications or addresses for orders.

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