Obituary notices from scattered 19th century entries
Several short notices report deaths and ages across multiple places and dates. Names include Dineb Watson wife of Robert Akins in Georgetowm aged 58, Kabra ex-Reeve wife in Georgetowm, Bernard Connter aged 71 at McOnanity At Bronte, Geo. K. MonUrauny postmaster 57, James son of William Scott aged nine, Bert son of Aly Morgan Crew sob aged 15, and Magale granddaughter of Rev RB B. Odok at Coox Palermo.
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Axin
Nossacawoys
Hunday
Dineb Watson
Robert Akins
Kauns
Georgetowm
Kabra
CourrEn—Atalilton
Bernard Connter
Yea McOnanity
Bronte
Geo. K. MonUrauny
James
William Scott
Onxinoos
Crowson
Camnera
Bert
Aly
Morgan Crew
Sob
Coox
Palermo
Magale
H.coox
B. Odok
Acton
Local notes on petitions and Ontario affairs
Notes discuss petitions to the Legislature for amendments to municipal and criminal acts, nominations for West Huron seat in the House of Commons, editor changes at the Reformer, a bill to elect municipal officers, and Ontario death notices. Also covers Orillia power project approval, liquor tax contrasts with Quebec, and local bylaw operations.
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Orillia
Ragged Rapids
Severn River
Thancia
American
Quiet Village Wedding of Miss Annie Abbott and Mr William Foster
A quiet wedding occurred in the village on Wednesday February 8 as Miss Annie Abbott married Mr William Foster of Eilo. Due to sickness few guests attended. a wedding march played by Miss Abbott opened the ceremony led by Rev W H Seytolle. The bride wore organza and the couple left for Mr Foster’s home amid best wishes. Visitors Mr and Mrs Franklin of Winnipeg called this week. they plan to return soon after visiting Toronto and relatives here. Mrs Bimpson has returned home after weeks with her daughter Mrs Ma Ls geippeakon. several families in the area are using preventive measures and hoping for improved conditions.
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Annie
Wo. Abbott
Wm. Foster
Eilo
Haix
Miss Abbott
W. H. Seytolle
Deemert wins silver in Preston three skate race
Joe Deemert of Heappler earned a silver medal in a three‑walte skating race in Preston last Friday night. The report notes local interest and mentions the Ontario cement movement and farm support for a stable, with manager John Moore of the Toronto Lime Company visiting the city.
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Joe Deemert
Heappler
Preston
Ontario Cament
Toronto Lime Co
John Moore
Toronto Lime Company
Albert
Hia Ainter
Cornwall
James
William Boott
Grewsons Corners
High School Board elects Barber as chairman amid cold snaps
The Goanoll to pay in the Glen Electric Light Co. 20.80 for 50.0. residents report continued cold weather. Farmers use Little new road work to haul wood. Local pastors begin duties in Congregational and English churches and are warmly welcomed. Epworth League events draw crowds despite the chill. Mrs. Kahirg, wife of ex-Reeva Kale, dies after a long illness. funeral held with burial at Barford.
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Goanoll
Glen Electric Light Co
Jordan Street
Joseph “Barber
Ibhele
Epworth League
Necal
Epworth
Mathodiat Obarch
Pchool and
Janette Okater
Mra
G. B- Ryan
Misa
McKechoie
G. B. Ryan
H Larga Samber
Toronto
Ing
Tarndey
Eyaniog
Mao
Kahirg
Reeva Kale
Scientific farming report boosts Ontario agriculture
The Ontario Department of Agriculture released the fourth annual Hodson report for 1697-98, a 600 page work with portraits and practical farming papers. It details Farmers’ Institutes growth to 15,107 members, 658 meetings, and 126,004 attendees, plus new women’s institutes and extensive expert writings on crops, livestock, beekeeping, and orchard care.
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Ontario
Baltfleal Township
Wentworth County
O. O. James
W. T. Maroun
Scalluxe
Death Near Elora From Threshing Machine Accident
Exona Ontario February 10. John Beam of Gayrafras living four miles from Elora was instantly killed when a threshing machine fell on him on a gravel road while he moved it. He was about 80 years old and left a wife and one child.
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Exona
Ont
John ‘Beam
Gayafraxs
Elora
Hia Lou
Thieves Steal Watches and Clothes Then Escape by Sleigh
In Hixipuono Ontario the General Store of Donaldson and Carmichael was entered last night. Thieves took twelve watches some chains money and various clothing items. They also robbed E A Pattersons store of seven dollars in coppers and clothes. The loot was loaded into a stolen sleigh and driven toward Guelph where the cutter was found this morning.
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Hixipuono
Ont
General Atora
Donaldsou & Carmichael
E. A. Patterson
Atore
Guelph
Frightful Blunder Promises Quick Cures in Ads
A damaged column advertises various remedies including Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Shiloh's products. It touts head relief, blood purification, and general health cures with money back guarantees, urging readers to buy from J. D. McKee. The piece mocks the dubious claims and era marketing tropes.
Healthy Girls and the Pink Pills Miracle Cure
An old advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for anemia in young women, claiming they restore health and vitality. It features testimonials from Mina Markaville in Ontario and urges mothers to treat “suffering womanhood” with the tonic, selling by mail and at 60 cents per box.
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Williams
Bentit
Williame
Mina Q Markaville
Mia
Pink’ Pilla
Dr. Williams
Pink Pilla
Ansfering
Haya Bean
William
Addremang
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Local Notices and Bereavement in Nussagaweye District
NASSAGAWEY A Ald Gen Thorp bought a well kin from a farmer in Naanagewoya this morning and also purchased cross silver grey fox. Murray Crawford bought Richard Corrigan’s interest in the Inka at Campbellville stock. the property will suit anglers. The death of Mrs Aline Akine Friday morning caused mourning. she and her husband married forty years ago. Ebenezer Church history and burial at Ebenezer cemetery followed.
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Ald
J. ‘Thorp
Naanagewoya
Guelph
Robert “Akine
Aline
Keanly Zelt
John, Wilkingon
T. L. Wilkiason
Ebenever Church
Akine Waa
Richard Watson
Liie
Ton 22
Nussagaweye
Aluce
Martigge
Abeie
Akina
Ebenezer
Obaroh
Ebenezer Cemetery
Taoudey
A Narrow Escape From Consumption Told By Ada Hart
Mrs Ada E Hart of Gorton recalls a near death due to a severe cold turning to consumption. Four doctors discouraged recovery but Dr Kings New Discovery allegedly cured her after eight bottles. Sold by J D McKee at 50 cents and 1.00 with a guarantee or refund.
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Ada E. Hart
Gorton
J. D. McKee
Electria Bitters touted as cure all for nerves and blood
A jumbled vintage ad proclaims Electria Bitters as America’s greatest blood and nerve remedy, claiming it purifies the blood tones the stomach and strengthens nerves. It promotes 50 cent bottles and cites testimonials from Beale M Knowles and others.
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Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
America
J. D. McKee
Suits and Overcoats Sale This Month at Cooper Main St
Local ad announces a February reduction to clear spring stock. Buy a suit or overcoat now for guaranteed first class quality with up to date styles. Call for stock and prices at Cooper Main Street.
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Ara
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