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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 09, 1899

Page

2

Leading Gold Producers in 1808 and Municipal Reform Proposal

The report lists the top five gold producing countries for 1808 with figures for Transvaal United States Australia Rosia and Canada. It notes Canada rising to sixth place and the US remaining second. It also covers a provincial amendment to the Municipal Act to allow councils to finance public improvements through frontage charges, with Birathroy initiating the petition and receiving about 50 favorable votes.

Cone Brush Niagara Falle British Columbia Canada United States Australia Rosia

Monthly Roll of Honor at Acton Public School

The January examinations across five departments at Acton Public School named top pupils in each class with scores. First Department highlights Edith Nicklin 279 and Jennia Garney 288 among others. Second Department lists Myrtle Matthews and Ethel Coleman scoring in the 200s. Third Department includes Danie Ritchie 186 and Charlie Matthews 1903. Fourth Department notes Erma McLehlin and Vincent Goodeve with lower 100s to 180s. Fifth Department records Ben Part and Jennis Allan among the achievers.

Acton Public School Olean Edith. Nicklin Clase Jennia Garney Bens Wallace Lottie Moore Ie Olias Ben Mabel ‘Roper Bertha Williams Ernest Wilson Qian Tai Tip Laird Fred Seer Goodeve Danie Ritchie Raby Clark Avnilo Corry Charlie “Matthews Percy «Rolaton Myrtle Soper Lottie Mason Patterson Ourth Department Soulors Erma McLeohini Frick Frick and “Tennat Walte ‘McQueen, 124.° Tntermediates — Vincent Goodeve Lal Plorenos Bpelght Laura Oolewisin Merie Alex Santora Freeman Coleman John “McDonald Hazel Matthews Macks Possible Fearerearrown Teachar Vivre Department Matthew ‘McCann Babe Arnold Silda Abraham Oben Hayward Jimmie A. M McPherson Jon T—Jennis Allan Lorena Allen Stella Gurney Roy Mason Hy MoQoxas Tedoter

Convention of Halton Sunday School Association at Milton

The forty-second annual Halton Sunday School Association convention met at Milton last Thursday and Friday, drawing a large, representative attendance. Key figures from Burlington and Oakville led sessions focusing on improved methods, missionary spirit, and model Sunday School practice, with Dr. J. J. Maclaren and Alfred Day delivering up to date talks. The gathering featured a notable Model Sunday School session and a well received address by Rev. Dr. Tovell and Rev. John Young. Mr. Lachlan Grant was elected president and Acton will host the next convention.

Halton Milton Provinial Sunday School Association Hhia Home Department Apiris Day Waa al Bs Agenia United ‘Chatr Tovell Toronto John Young M. A Hamilton J. J. Maclaren Alfred Banday Lachlan Grant Georgetown Knox Charcot Acton

Milton artisan Charles Thompson dies at home

Charles Thompson builder of the Thompson Blouse in Milton died recently at Dr Buck's home in Palermo in his sixtieth year. Other items note F Lee receiving a ring from Catholic church Sunday School children, Alex Stewart in Winnipeg with typhoid fever, Goo J Thorp purchasing the grain warehouse at the station, Jas Binck ill with grippe, O Jolliffe teaching, and John McKidon selling his 100 acre farm at Everton for 4300 to Robert McGee.

Charles Thompson Thompson Milton Dr. Buck Palermo Ald Ha Mechanics' Institute F. Lee Catholic Church Alex Stewart Winnipeg Goo J. Thorp Guelph Haa Jas. Binck Grippe O. Jolliffe Thin’ Place Jno. McKidon Hse Erempnagingar Everton Robert McGee Guelph Township

Halton Farmers Institute Meeting Notice in Brookville

Ta oo township residents are invited to a Brookville town hall gathering on Thursday February 16 with two sessions. In the afternoon J E B Orr of Fruitland discusses Spraying an Apple Orchard while Rennie Milliken covers Fall Cultivation. Evening talks include Our Country Past and Present and How to Destroy Apple Tree Pests. Music will accompany the program.

Ta Oo Nasagaweya Halton Farmera’ ‘Institute Brookville Thureday J. EB. Orr Fruitland

Local News Briefs From Acton Area

The town notes report the flu spreading, Mrs H Cole confined to house, Mrs Geo Campbell returning from a funeral in Rapid City, and O Campbell visiting Orangeville. Communion day planned at Presbyterian Church next Sunday with Rev Milloe officiating. Banday activities noted and Erin Circuit meeting held at the Methodist Church. Willie Whiteside of Manitoba visiting, and town anticipates a school concert treat on Friday evening.

le Grippe Mra H. Cole Geo. Campbell Rapid City Miah Campbell Orangeville Presbyterian Church Milloe Acton Banday Erin Cironit Willie Whiteside Manitoba Graham Churchill Wo. Bryers Jas. Moore A. Laaby Ako Bert Creween N.forbes A ‘Creweon Mies J. Campbell Buffalo Jaz, Gamble Geo. Cann Lile

Sunday Meeting Draws Largest Attendance In Years

The quarterly meeting at the Methodist Church drew the largest attendance in years. Attendees from here also went to the convention in Churchill. Local farm folk are busy storing summer provisions. Sunday schedule changes update service times.

Dr Williams Pink Pills hailed as life saver in grippe era

A testimonial from farmer Daniel Glossey near West Brome Quebec describes grippe suffering and recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He claims three years of doctors failed, then a dozen boxes restored health, with pills purporting to purify blood and strengthen nerves. The ad urges purchase and warns against imitations.

Qanada Daniel Glossey West Brome Qas Glousey Wiliama Im. Gripps Wil de. Williams' S Medicine Co Brockville Ont

Mixed 19th Century Advertisements and Vignettes

A collage of damaged ad copy and stray lines referencing pen wipers ink stains catarrh relief liver pills and cough cures. Mentions Catarrhozone sample offers from Polson Co Kingston and Haggard's Yellow Oil with prices and purported cures for headaches colds and sore throats.

Guelph Watch Repairman Voted Best Qualified for Repairs

The long experience and practical skill of a local watchmaker in Guelph are cited as the reason he is the best qualified person to perform repairs. His close attention to detail and thorough business understanding stand out in the community.

Bis Guelph Jotan Mcqueen

Spectacles for oversight and sight aids supplied

A statement notes that spectacles are fitted to correct vision defects and relieve headaches. Pringle will supply the spectacles and ensure proper fitting and examination.

Pringle

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