Senate ban on cattle duties and Royal plans amid Canada trade rise
The piece notes the U S Senate ban on cattle ad valorem duties, 20 percent hides duty, and 25 30 percent brackets. Queen Victoria may curtail public appearances after fifty years and allow Wales royals to handle duties. It contrasts Reform criticisms of the Drummond County Rail Way Bill with broader Canada trade growth from 29 million in 1831 to 224 million in 1895 and rail mileage expansion from 60 to 16 000 miles by 1894 plus a favorable road commissioner report emphasizing material testing and road building principles.
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Senate
Shadow
Princess of Wales
Queen Victoria
Dominion of Canada
Acarce
Local Notes on Rain, Farewell Sermon and Obituary
Edward Darby of Kuntehbull repairs stables as rains promise a good harvest. Rev. T. Amy offers a farewell sermon at his Oakland move. Kingsbury visits from Acton. Nassagawoya residents mourn John Allison aged 87. Funeral held at Moffat cemetery with Rev. Blair officiating. Ebenezer Church Jubilee slated for July 11 with supper July 18 at H. Flotcher’s Darbyville.
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Edward Darby
Kuntehbull
T. Amy
Amy
Oakland
Edward ‘Kingsbury
Acton
Robert
Fife
Bia
Parker Alligon
Moffat
Blair
French government adopts X ray test for smugglers
Paris authorities order Crookes tubes kept at larger customs offices and summon all inspectors to explain the new method. Previously smugglers hid watches jewellery and other valuables in furniture to evade duties. The X ray is expected to reveal hidden articles in concealment points.
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Pallain
Customs Service
Crookes
Paria
Acton Council approves finance plans and appoints fire engineer
The Monday meeting of the Acton Council covered the finance committee report on expenditures and revenue for 1889. W. Swackhammer was appointed fire brigade engineer at fifty dollars a year, with other budget items approved including gravel, town works, and bank arrangements.
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Cook
Mill Street
Conneil
Grand Trank
Acton
Mounisipalitica
Hikhor
Bragupton
Milla
Guelph
Teava Nicklin
Tinange
David Mills
Anthony Mason
Ji Day
Masalas
Matthews
Wai
Noble
Bingwan
Jacob Magatoy
Wim. Smith
W. E. Smith
H. T. Arnold
Wm. Brown
W. H. Denny
Wm. Smith
W. H. Dentey
Bank of Hamilton
Georgetown
Wm., Brown
W. H. Debny
Hiram Swackhammer
Carrish
Wo. Brown
H.T. Arnold
Jeans
Acton Cornet Band
Franklin Square
Town Hall
Mil ton News Notes and Religious Events
Milton column reports Rev Mahaffy appointed in Knox Church Guelph and Rev Martin preaching anniversary sermons. Mignot farewell, couple leaves for England. Local school term starts. spraying at Harrison orchard planned. Evangelistic meetings led by Charlton. Daffy funeral and Father Haley picnic noted. Entrance exams held. Loree marries Farrier. Erin items include bicycle use, bathing rules, Dominion Day picnic, and a Sunday School convention with local leaders. Letters from Erin visit summarize family chides and affection.
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Mahaffy
Knox Church
Guelph
Guelph Papore
J. Martin
L. Mignot
Robt
Ab. Evarton
Trov
GC. Charlton
Evangeliat
Wold
Burlington
Toronto
Nba
Patrick ‘Daffy
John Mutrie
M. P.P
G. W. Field
Fergua
Loree
Mias Farrier
Brampea
Rutledge
Richmond
Mich
M. P.barry
J. Strachania
Aberfoyle
Bathera
Bell's
Erin Bruce
Guchard Pic Nix
Mimosa
Township of
Erin
Coningsby
Pest
J. W.H. Miller
Caprings
J. H. Collier
Moa
Evelyn
David
Merald
Mesara
Barber Brothers
Niagara
India
Presbyterian Church
Georgetown
Cabot
Cape Breton
G.a.mitchell
Canada
Mary Brown
Chon-Tung
Presbyterian Board of Missions of
Brown
Grand Trunk Station
W. Thompson
J. G. Scott
G. A. Mitchell
Wa, Ilvod
Auhyrova
Darboer
Aon
Lalian
O. G. Langford
J.J. Dyke
Norval
Aetnna
Dufferina
Orangeville
Qurboya
Dr Williams Pink Pills Proved Effective Across Canada
The ad touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a universal cure with widespread Canadian testimonials. A Cataraqui reader Mrs J A McIry recounts years of illness cured after using dozen boxes, claiming relief from quinsey rheumatism and bronchitis and promising continued health. The notice warns buyers to avoid imitations and seek the genuine trademark.
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Williams
Canada
Williama
Pink Ville
Williamet
Medicine Co
Wiltixme-Link
Justin
McKim
William
Rain cheers farmers as public exams loom in Georgetown
A rain event brightens farmers spirits while three Lorne School pupils begin Public School leaving examinations in Georgetown. Local social notes report Mr Gee Cann receiving a Hamilton consignment, excursion plans to Guelph and Burlington Beach, church tensions at Rookwood, visits between Mount Forest and area residents, and a serious accident involving Katie Cripps. The Prince Edward Island legislature has dissolved with general elections set for July.
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Lorne School
Georgetown
Gee. Cann
Hamilton
Halton
Peel
Burlington Beach
The
Methodist Church of the
Rookwood
Methodiat Church
Mra. Dickson
Mount Forest
D. Finlay
Nassagaweyo
John Crippa
Maples
Emma Cripps
Mra
Jan. Moore
Saturdiy Fc
Mount] Forest
Katie Cripps
Alex, Cripps
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Rockwood
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Ware
Montreal
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Prince Edward Island
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H. A. Lozier
Yonger Street
A. T. Brown
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NEW Ideas CO
Brantford, Out
Aparotha
Wanaren Pub.co
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Biadeby-Garretson Co
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Dr. Talmage
Bradley-Ganretron Co., Ltd
Board of Underwriters
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Thos.t.moore
A.B. Nicklin
Joe Clark
Rooge
Council Chamber
W. Barber & Bros, Paper Makers
Georgetown, Ont
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Floar
Frank Harris
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Stone & Wellington
Fonthill Nurseries
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