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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1897
Page
2
The article reflects on Canada’s 30th birthday as a unified Dominion with reduced provincial jealousies and growing interprovincial trade. It notes public works spending, mining growth, and the shifting political landscape including potential Ontario appointments and colonial contributions to the imperial navy.
London correspondence critiques a recent work on Britain’s 19th century growth in peace arts and social reform versus military triumph. It notes population and urban growth, literacy gains, press circulation, postal expansion, sanitation spending, and emigration, while calling London a sharp training ground for worldly minds.
The Governor General addresses senators and members of the House of Commons at prorogation, thanking them for a fatiguing session and praising tariff revision, the planned Great Britain Canada steamship link, and a cold storage bill, as Canada marks Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. The Commons bid farewell to Edgar amid three cheers.
In Man venton Ontario on July 6 Charles Allen a 65 year old farmer died when a barn fell during a heavy storm. He and helpers were sheltering under the barn while building a stone wall. the collapse struck him on the head and he was killed instantly. He leaves a wife and a grown family.
Rev. Mr. McLachlin delivered a warm welcome sermon on mutual helpfulness grounded in Galatians 6 2 bear one another’s burdens The message urged family church business and national life to live by the law of Christ emphasizing love and practical aid The heat shortened the evening service but the preacher impressed the congregation with clear delivery and modern relevance
George T Armstrong aged 38 drowned in River Credit near his Meadowvale home on a Saturday evening. He reportedly stood on a log at Simpson's Dam and slipped into deep water while bathing. His body was recovered after about an hour of searching. He left a wife and three children.
Circular issued by the G T T and O P S takes effect immediately. First class passenger rate under ten cents, bicycle or tricycle charges across ranges from 80c to 25.00, with a 4 percent surcharge on rates over 25.00.
In Surnunx Ontario Vetor Potvin, a young man, was shot and killed Friday evening while hunting with three companions. The four separated in the woods and at dusk Lovecque fired at what he thought was a bear, only to discover Potvin had been killed. The exact circumstances and time of the shooting remain under investigation.
Mina Alma Millar of Upper Hamp ton New Brunswick recounts a long illness marked by weakness, dizziness, and pain. After trying various remedies she used Dr Williams Pink Pills and recovered fully within weeks, prompting her to urge others with similar conditions to seek the treatment. Also notes Prince of Wales’s medal presentation to colonial troops and Canada’s Victoria Era Exhibition prize list in Toronto.
The Jubilee edition of the Canadian Home Journal in Toronto showcases music art fashion games and stories for women overall a leading women’s paper of Canada with a yearly price of 1. The July issue of The Canadian Magazine features Brook’s Monument a long article by T Arnold Haultain “Complaining of Our Tooie” and illustrated pieces on St Pierre Norway New Brunswick since Confederation Royal Grenadiers Niagara Falls Park and more with female authors and departments like Current Thoughts and Literary Chat.
A city retailer urges a voluntary Saturday night closing to protect Sabbath observance. Citing long hours and disrupted church services, the notice announces all stores will close at 8 PM on Saturdays starting next week, with Friday as the preferred shopping day and stronger Friday bargains.
Advertisement notes general satisfaction with footwear. Mentions all grades of boots and shoes in spring styles offering best quality.
After years of partnership the Lion closes with the current proprietors severing ties and transferring stock and premises to Mesara D E McDonald and Bro. They thank the public for support and wish the new firm success. They recall close community ties and friendships formed during the tenure. They urge continued patronage for the Jubilee celebration.
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