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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 10, 1898

Page

2

Klondike Rumors, Trials, and Infrastructure Plans

A mixed 1900s style dispatch notes a Klondike boom with a planned winter road and railway from Buckine River to Toalin Lake and a Yukon railway scheme. It also reports a murder verdict for Sam Nulty and broader political and legal discussions including prohibition debates in Parliament.

Messia Manard McKennie Buckine River Toalin Lake Mr. McKennie England Yukon Manon Pacific Coast

Parliament at Work Speech From the Throne in Ottawa

The throne speech praises Canada's progress and imperial ties while outlining plans for rail and river routes to the Klondike, measures against the sweat system, a projected franchise reform, and a plebiscite on prohibition amid a cold Ottawa day and ceremonial guard actions.

Ottawa Princean Lonlee Dragoon Guards Cord of Nepean Point Ottawa Field Lord ‘Aberdeen Yukeh Canadian Klondike Canada

Georgetown News Roundup of Local Events and Changes

Local notes describe a season of unemployment and wood supply shaping Georgetown’s future. Rev L Verria and Rev W Fargoherson preached at Claude and the Baptists, with revival crowds at the Methodist church continuing next week. Memorial service for Addie Walker held. infant Watson funeral from station to Greenwood. Hockey Georgetown beat Elms 8 to 0 at home. Bride Bertha Harrison wed Sam Bows of Milton. attendance from Georgetown. Quarterly Methodist and Presbyterian services planned. missionary women spoke at Meshechet church. city notes on a street accident and a school’s former pupil wishes.

Georgetown L. Verria Wm. Fargoherson Claude TV. Rao Toronto Great Britain Greenwood Cemetery Oolonel Goodwillie the. Elms The Bertha Harrison Sam Bows Milton Presbyterian Church D.ryan Doctor Mills Gualph Méshochet Weday Ornoon

County race heats up with public meetings ahead

Readers are shown portraits of two candidates as both parties build momentum for a county election. Reports cover planned public meetings, past vote totals by polling sub divisions, and a record of majorities for each candidate across towns and wards.

Acton

Permanent Cure Report From North Carleton Patient

A local summary recounts Alfred Achurman, long resident of Badique area, who after La Grippe and kidney trouble suffered weakness and appetite loss. After using six boxes of Dr Williams Pink Pills his health returned, with renewed energy and appetite, leading to a permanent recovery and endorsement of the remedy.

Sumimoraldy Bedique Alfred Achurman North Carleton Soburman Badiqua Soharman North Carleton Surah Ia Grippe Williama

Sunday School Workers Meet In Convention at Oakville

The Halton county Sunday School workers held a two day convention in Oakville to compare methods study plans and seek renewed spiritual strength. Rev Joseph Fennell presided as plans and reports showed 57 schools 660 teachers and 6448 scholars with strong finances and growing mission interest.

Halton Throne of Grace Master’s Vineyard Oakville Josep Fénnell St. George's Church Georgetown Losl Algo Bohool Phurah Theas Denou‘national Neveral Baptist Church of England Congregational ‘Ly Methodiat Presbyterian Union Hla Avery J. L. Gilmour Hamilton Alfred Day

The Fraud of the Day

A brief note notes a daily focus on fraud matters and signs off with a casual farewell. The fragment mentions Carter in passing, but provides no concrete details or events to describe.

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