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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 18, 1897

Page

2

Wrawon-Waintiaan and Marriages at St. James Church

Notices of several marriage ceremonies take place at St James Church in Guelph and other locations. The entries list bridegrooms and brides including George Agno and Jassle Moncoby from Acton and Hamilton, with dates and officiants such as Rev. Mungo Fraser and Rev. Calliocon.

Wrawon Waintiaan Wadienday Mitchell Hobert Agnew Acton Jassle C. W. Moncoby Hamilton Macquimadon W. Laird Hay Thunnilton Mungo. Fraser KR. F. Calliocon North Kanthope WA. Maapharson Kilox Hsieh Whon Angelo Vinttit Ham. Tot

City Government interview on banning subsidies to manufacturers

Notes and comments from The Acton Free Press discuss an Ontario government interview urging cities to prohibit subsidies to manufacturers. The piece cites varying political positions, past elections, and debates over taxation, with references to ministers and the Ottawa alignment amid a broad civic and provincial discourse.

Gounail Odmiya Iva Ontario

Rockwood Lodge Plans Concert and Local Notices

The Rookwood Lodge R T of T plans a lodge room concert by its members. Mr John Gibbons had an accident en route to a golden wedding near Acton when his horse frightened and bolted, causing damage but no injuries. Mrs Jackson of Vergua presided at a Hamilton Conference Missionary Society address in the Methodist Church, while a Friends Foreign Missionary Society meeting and a talk by Mrs A G Dale of Uxbridge were noted in Rockwood community notices.

Rookwood R. T. of John Gibbons Acton Robert Hamilton Presbyterian Congregation of Rockwood Mra St. Nickell Nagsagawoya Mra Jackson Vergua Hamilton Womans’ Missionary Society Methodist Church Friends Foreign Missionary A. G. Dale Uxbridge

Marriage Celebration and Community Events Highlight Local News

The article reports the marriage of W. H. Willson to Olive Gertrude Willama at Glen Williams with Rev G A Mitchell officiating. The couple departed for Chicago amid well wishes and rice. Nearby, Rev F W Thompson preached at Guelph and educational harmony was discussed. A major anniversary tea at Blackhamer Hill featured hearty hospitality, sleigh rides, and a program of music, recitations, and addresses. Proceeds totaled $37.40.

Qociat W. H. Willson Mies Olive Gertrude Toph Williama Glen Williams G. A. Mitchell Chicago Methodiat Gharah F. W. Thompson Guelph Methodiat Mile: Hatt Niaara Valle Bwackhamer O Hill Arthurs Swackhammer Kerr

LIMEHOUSE NOTES On visitors and local incidents

Misses Barnett of Toronto visit friends in town and William Irwin also visits his mother. William Marshall spends a week with relatives in the Scotch Block. Robert Wheeler returns from Sarnia. Joseph Garvin sustains a deep cut on the left foot from an ax incident. Lime Co. has wood for next summer and will not take more. Ninian Lindsay Jr. relapses after partial recovery. An operation was performed by Dr. Cameron of Toronto with surgeons from Guelph and Georgetown. Mr. Lindsay of Milton and others attend communion. Rev D L Perrin preaches from Colossians. The main topic remains the long, precipitous hills counted down.

Barnett Toronto William Irwin William Marshall Robert Wheeler Sarnia Joseph Garvin Toronto. Limo Co Ninian Lindsay, Jr Cameron Lindsay Guelph Sutherland Georgetown Ninian Milton Swas Bere Mimber D. L. Perrin Collosiana

Missionary sermons and community notices in Naseagaweya area

The Rev J E Howasll preached missionary sermons on the Naseagaweya circuit. A Halton Farmers Institute meeting at Brookville was a success. Various church events and delegate appointments are noted, along with local family news and farming updates in Naseagawoya, Darbyville, and surrounding townships.

Growth at Toronto Junction Church Draws 66 Communicants

The Toronto Junction Presbyterian Church reported 66 new communicants last Sunday with 26 joining by certificate and 40 by profession of faith. Since Rev. J. Rae began serving last May, 142 new members have joined while about ten left, marking substantial growth without sensational tactics.

Toronto Junction Roe Charaliga I Ordivga Thers

Local Notes and Social Chatter From the Village

A gentleman displays a fast horse at a public exhibition but is dumped when the horse ends the show by landing the rider in a snowbank. Residents report visits from Miss Mina Moore and Mr Thos Ramshaw, crokinole champions N Forbes and Cand, and a misprint corrected about Joseph Coleman. Brampton council prepares gravel for next season streets.

Thig Wm. Dony Acton Mina Moore Mount Forest James Moore Thos. Ramshaw Lowville C. A. Ramshaw Gass Robert Cripps Hamilton W. Lamb Ron

Ontario minister credits pink pills cure after paralysis

Rev. G H Backhuai n of Bayham township Elgin county Ontario recounts a grippal illness that progressed to paralysis over five months. With Dr Williams Pink Pills relief followed by a complete recovery he claims age 80 plus and capable of walking a full rail line yearly. The advertisement promotes Williams Pink Pills as a cure for paralysis locomotor issues rheumatism sciatica and related ailments.

Tilsonburg Observer G. H. Backhua Bayham Township Elgin County Ont Wweia United Brethren Church Backhuain Williams Mr. Baokbuy Dr. Williams Medcine Company Brockville, Ont Sohoncotady N.Y

Winter Garments Marked Down to Half Prices

A sale listing notes beaver cloth capes with fancy stitching and overlaid work priced at 89.00 reduced to 86.90, indicating strong discounts on winter garments. The item highlights the half price trend for late season stock.

Minnehaha Cariboo Mine boom hits record output

British Columbia mining growth drives a boom with the Minnehaha extension of the Cariboo mine showing strong dividends since 1894. The Minnehaha shaft yielded ore values from 20 to 260 dollars per ton with a 10 stamp mill cutting profits, and Toronto brokers push share prices as the treasury stock supports future payments.

Srltieh Columbia Thia Britis Columbia Golk Rosland Tint Creek Camp McKinney Ropsland Yiptas Rossland Pacific Court Toronto Pigeng Vancouver School of Practical Science Penays Manning Hope Mesars Campbell Cur Rle & Co Trinity’ Universty University’of Utah J. F. Ramaay Wholesale Impretant Alexander K. Roy Oaq Ainsley Megraw Camp Mekhinhey Hiram Esq H. Montgomery J. F. Ramsay Alexander" K. Moy Esq Detchon Isq Wholedale Chemlat Walter Wells Waterloo Capt YA. Currie Totter W. Tt Darnatt Smerchant Paleley A Seaman Aq Lubberman Wiarton J. L. Ballantynd Tiverton G. KK. Mills T.A Stratford + Bar Thelem Verret Quebec Treasury Mesers

Reunion at the Hill household marks twenty year family gathering

The home of C. T. Bill Eeq merchant hosted a reunion of the Hill family with members from Guelph Port Rowan Toledo Cleveland Buffalo and Hamilton. Ten family members posed for a group portrait while others joined from nearby cities marking twenty years since a prior gathering and noting long-time residency and notable careers.

C. T. ‘Bill Dr. Lowry Guelph Kilmeater Port Rowan James G. Hill Toledo Kin Choe—W—Hit Monroe Cheater T. Hill Cleveland Ohio Henry F. Hill Buffalo N.Y John C Miss” Bella Mra. Hill Acton Ramsahaw Moembera Mina Graham Hamilton Aiater Mra C. T. Bilarssod Willie “Graham Kornant Dn W. A. Lowry

Newest Materials for Fancy Work Showcased

Call in and see new spring prints and latest designs for fancy work. No trouble to show goods. Also offering shingles for sale.

Groceries Broadened Amid Market Fluctuations

Fragmentary grocery listing shows varying prices for staples with figures like 17c 10c 0c. The text hints at an evolving market and fluctuating costs impacting daily shopping.

Bargains and inventory drive seasonal store news

A department store promotes brisk bargains with discounts on women’s capes, shawls, coats, mantles, and linens. It stresses inventory clearance and anticipates customer needs, offering remnant sales and price cuts to boost trade.

Carpet sale catalog fragment with bulk reductions

An old print lists discounted carpet pieces and room floor coverings. It shows regular and sale prices for Brunswick, tapestry, brussels, and all wool carpets. Offers include remnants, ends, linoleum, floor cloth, and carpet sweepers with marked reduced prices and quantities.

Ilton Brussels Biasell

Great historia poll on sight to thou sands

Lord Dufferin introduces it to Canadiana in glowing words. The scene notes thousands and mentions weekly pay and employment trends. The text references Corporations, canvassing, and territory notes in Toronto and Ontario.

Ontario Balar National Star Building Chicago Dufferin Niske Soma Ninko Tadley Gaynetao( CO Toronto

Btone and Wellington Farm Cultivates 700 Acres in Canada

Btone and Wellington report over 700 acres under cultivation in Nurnorymon and Froé ondéra near Toronto. The venture expands regional farming with diverse crops and steady progress across the land.

BTONE Wellington Nurnorymon Froé ‘Ondéra Toronto

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