Local Classifieds and Notices Highlight Loans and Auctions
Old newspaper fragment shows advertisements for money to loan with rates and offices in Acton Milton and Toronto. Auctioneer services listed with license, general notices for counties Wellington Halton, and notices about money to loss and to loan with terms and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Wellington
Main Street
Church Street
Acton
Acon P.Q
Avcriexrer
Freg Press
Fragmentary Notice of Debts and Housekeeping Contacts
The fragment mentions farmers housekeepers contractors and debts. It notes SOMAS C MOORE and urges to buy only through him. It warns to settle any indebtedness and to check his books for money owed. The text is incomplete but indicates a call for payment and business reliance on Moore.
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Somas C. Moore
Hiug
Carnival Gay and a Tragic Hero at Winter Fair
Acton Free Press describes a festive carnival organized by Thiv sons of old Winter with an orchestra, supper, and dancing all night. A slender youth dangled from a tower and threatened to drop, shocking guests during the event.
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North Wind
Lenat
Mr. Zero
Dieportea
R. N. Torser
The Price of Two Vases and a Counterfeit Bill
Mrs. Christy buys vases from a sly peddler and returns home to find her husband’s coat and plated spoons missing. A counterfeit five dollar bill and the shawl behind the theft reveal the swindler, who turns out to be the same man in Mr. Christy’s office. The family discovers the thief and the losses were recovered, ending with laughter and reconciliation.
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Mra Christy
Mrs. Christie
Getlse
Bray
Christie
Christy
Bean
William
Famawan
Tama
Mrs. Christy
Marble and Granite Cemetery Goods Supplier
Proprietor operates as a wholesale and retail dealer in marble and granite and all cemetery work. Direct importer of all kinds of granite and marble for graveyard projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay of Fundy
Alexander Taylor
Ontario
Partica
Central Meat Market announces purchase of Roseell business
Acton residents are informed that Ackher has bought the butchering business of Mr William Roseell and will run it with an emphasis on straightforward service. He promises fresh, good meat and seasonal poultry fish and related items with guaranteed satisfaction. Acton November 8th 1886.
New Blacksmith Seeks Patrons After Buying General Shop
Newly established blacksmith offers horse shoeing and general repair services. Promises careful, skilled workmanship in machinery and farm implements with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Unclear Fragment Sparks Speculation about Holloway Reference
A reader's garbled note mentions removing parts and references Holloway and Coen Cire, then notes past attempts and shared experiences. The fragmentary text lacks coherent details to identify a clear event, person, or origin within the period context.
Moonlit nurse and crying child among violets
A nurse consoles a dying child in moonlight as he begs for his mother and clutches blue violets. The doctor comforts the nurse, declaring the child is with his mother. Across the page a sentimental poem by Eta Waterce Wilcox reflects on love, age, and memory.
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Nurso
Jack
Baick
Iehild
Roshime
iVery
Odd Tales and Local Notions From A Murky Page
A garbled reminiscence recalls an Englishman visiting California and reacting to a 15 pound pumpkin while noting his own 135 pound frame. Other bits include a political ward race, a Boston physician roused by a call about a crying baby, and a mother mishearing the doctor’s jokes before learning the baby was indeed hungry.
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California
Io Productions
Mandater
Boston
Pia
Adee
Huyogry
Life and virtue urging calm daily reflection
Moral reflections urge a calm, steady life focusing on small virtuous acts and self reliance. The text cautions against haste and envy, noting education and self-improvement shape character beyond circumstances. It ends with a brief reference to a clothing seller, J. Fyfog, offering various Canadian styles.
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Hardier
Public demand vs medical schools in embracing cure claims
A columnist notes public pressure to recognize remedies despite medical quarrels among Allopathy Homoeopathy and other schools. It cites insurance exams exposing kidney disease risk, recounts an editor advised to buy Warner's Safe Cure, and argues advertisements reveal truth about effective remedies, urging readers to investigate before dismissing claims.
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Tess
Warner
Sucrn
Vanderbilt
Astor
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The
Acton: Free Press
REE
Riintting House
H. P. Moore
Raitor
Business Directory
A. Lowry
P.S
Trinity College
College of Physicians
Surreops
Frederick Street
L. Bennett, L.D.S
Denlist
Georgetown
C. McKinlay
Ont
Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Toronto
Synew
Tyohn Lawson
Ontario Veterinary College
Kenny Bros. Boot and Shoe
Mchan
Loarn
Town Hall
E. F. B. Jonssrox
A. McLeax
Mowat
Barnatsten, Solicitos, Norany Presric
Ofths
M. E. Mitchell
Boiserton, Coxverancen
Oeste
Champion
Slain Street
Milton
Barristers, Solicitors, &c
Anp
Groncetown- Orrices
Creelman's Block
eTimg Street
T. Aulan
J. Shiltox
J Baird
Laidlaw & CO
Biniwerres & Somerrows
Orrices
Imperial Bank
Wellington Street East
Exchange
Alles
W. Badgerow
Baretstegs, Sorderrons, &c
Ontario Hall
G.w.badgerow
SGE
P. John Carson
Henry Grist
Ontaiwa
Casapa
J A. Murray, E
Hemstreet
Jos
Guelph, Ont
Orrice
Queen's Hotel
Market Square
Presndis Nunan
T. F. Chapman
St George's Square
Guelph
Yoax J. Daley
Thompson & Jackson
Europe
Parms
Ae Banking Go'y
Christie & CO
Neton
Bankers
Day's Bookstore
Cuelpa
Day
Cloth Hall
Fancy Check Meltons
Moscow Beavers
NAP Beavers
Guelpih
Business College
Canada
Foy
M. Maccormick
Phol
Coal & Wood
C. S. Smath
James Brown
OF the
County OF
Cuelph
PW. Stone
Cnns
Davidson
Tohn Taylor
Muio
N. B
Thos Ebbage
Excelsior
John Nelson
T. Statham
Rye Hanlane Barber Shop
Youn Brneet
J.P Wonpen
Acton Free Press
Dame Mother Earth
Dia
Shaw & Crundy
Merchant Tailors
Wellington Marble Works
Quebec St
John H. Hamilton
Meat Market
Joseph Patton
Andrew Teskey
Ma P. J. Lutrz
Twald
J. Fyfo'g
J. Fyfea
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