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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1898
Page
3
Fragmentary notes describe sleighing prospects and a forthcoming vote next Tuesday. It mentions a large number of young men to cast their first ballot and notes train orders and a shipment of roll batter to British Columbia.
The Acton area plans Friday and Saturday political meetings with Dur ber and Kerne as speakers though postered names are sparse. Also reported are an A. O. U. W. At Home event with Jubilee Orchestra entertainment, a barn theft of half a harness and oats, a missionary evening program, a health update on Reeve Storey, and a double wedding. Local crime and deaths are noted with Charleston man Swackhammer’s arrest and the death of Acton pioneer Charles Davidson.
Monday evening council discussed routine business and future proposals including a lighting plant plan for the municipality. The fire brigade hose tower project was proposed with a plan and cost estimate to be prepared by John Lawson. The by law on cigarette sales with license fees was noted for later consideration and the session adjourned at nine.
Frances E Willard longtime president of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union dies in New York after a brief illness Her passing shocks millions of friends worldwide and marks the end of an era in social reform efforts.
Local residents share travel plans visits and arrivals Me Nellie Matthews of Bertin hosted guests Robert Watson Jr of Norval Denny hosted Friday Jams Bymaqn returned from Manitoba trip J B Le Gorey home from mainline provinces Mr W S Smith buys farm between Rockwood and Guelph to relocate Kerr of Dofferin School hosted Fred Nixon Dublin School Med R D Graber attended Grand Lodge AOUW in Toronto Edward Matthews and family to move to Berlin Misses Annis and Mary Holliday returned to Acton from Oakville and Glenoro by Thos J Edmiston and A E Gurney Epworth League representatives attend Galt conference Rev J W Rap of Toronto visited Acton en route to Walkerton to preach Ministers McLam family visiting Acton Miss Bollert of Guelph elected delegate to Victoria University Worlds Convention in Cleveland representing Students Volunteer Movement with thousands of delegates from Christian universities.
Last Wednesday James Even tenant on W J Noble farm near Georgetown was pulled into a straw cutting machine. Doctors Webster and Nixon advised immediate removal to Toronto General Hospital. He traveled that evening and underwent surgery. elbow bones were completely covered by tissue but doctors hope to save the arm. Glyon is an unmarried man living with his brother.
The breach of promise suit by Miss Teasie Ann McLaren against William Barbour was settled with Barbour paying McLaren $1200 and all court costs. Both residents of Erin Township, the alleged elopement followed the wedding present of $5000 damages.
A brief report notes men suffering nervous prostration and excruciating ailments experiencing relief or banishment of symptoms after treatment. The account emphasizes improved mood and reduced distress in a concise medical notes style.
Odd fragment describes Patnam's Corn Extractor claimed to ease corns and improve life. The text cites the device as affordable and prompt, framing home use as an Eden and linking feet examination to relief.
A sensational item claims a daughter was attacked by a noted antagonist described as the most insidious marauder. The piece touts a South American kidney cure as a remedy, asserting it restores health.
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