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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
2
In Everton on Wednesday July the seventh a son was born to Mr and Mrs Pio Vasconi. The announcement notes a healthy birth at home with family joy recorded in the parish.
The Ontario Agricultural College has issued a bulletin inviting dairymen to consult its bacteriological department on issues like impure water and bad flavors in milk cheese and butter. Prof Hamilton's team aims to aid cheese factories and creameries with practical tests and remedies.
Telegram from St Petersburg says the Hague Conference will adjourn at the end of July and re assemble in spring Emperor Nicholas will visit major European courts during the interim
In Cincinnati Ohio on July 9 a meeting protested the Philippine war. Principal address by Prof G Laughlin of Chicago University and others. Letters of approval read by Judge Rafasa B Smith Rabbi Phillipson Bishop Vincent and others. Resolutions denounced the war and demanded its discontinuance.
Mrs. Thornton wife of John Thornton drover residing at 47 Delaney Crescent found to have smallpox between 6 50 and 6 Tuesday evening and moved to Isolation Hospital. The house is quarantined under 24 hour watch and all inmates face vaccination. Dr Sheard said precautions to stop spread are in place and Mrs Thornton recently visited Youngstown New York and may have contracted the disease there.
City reports no new strike developments with cars running and citizens at work. Militia regiments from Windsor Tagersol Galt and Guelph camp at Carling’s Heights while council seeks a written statement from union leaders for the arbitration committee. Street Railway Company remains under contract to run around the clock with 174 hours per day duties.
Eastbound freight rates move toward a higher schedule as presidents review ambitious proposals. Outstanding contracts and restoration issues delay a final agreement while freightmen push for a five cent increase in export provisions and a quarter rise in other rates.
Eight year old Mereen Meadows son of James Meadows died of blood poisoning at General Hospital. Funeral held Saturday at Friends cemetery. John Btraghan visiting Brampton. Garden party planned by Mr Ing Ramaay’s Presbyterian Church in two weeks. Mrs Wm Nickell of Sarnia visiting. Miss Kate Sharpe home for holidays from Peabody teaching post. Miss Efile Kennedy ill after nail injury. slow improvement. Mena Charten and George Moore visiting parents here.
Mr Hugh Black spoke at the Disciple Church Handsy evening while Mr Layton held special services in Nramosa. Ada Hanter of Wiarton visits Bramona relatives. Mr and Mrs D Towell Acton stay with friends. Mrs Pomery now in Colorado with her mother Mrs Wells. Mrs Weatherson hosted her sister-in-law Mrs Freie of Elora and Mrs Freie of Georgetown. J Grindell and wife visited Mr Hortop in Eden Mills.
Wedding bells will ring on the glorious twelfth as two admired youths unite in marriage next week. A garden party at the Methodist Church lawn on July 10 aims to be the season’s event, with Rev H Holden and Rev James Harrie to preach. Local families Essex Brantford guests gather amid health updates and drilling plans.
The Bisley team and Canadians begin the National Rifle Association carnival with revolver practice and rifle contests. Huggins and Gilchrist post top scores in the Golden Penny and Premier events at 200 and 600 yards, with Crowe also near top, as hot weather and winds challenge shooters on July 11.
Rain floods the Philippine coast as U.S. troops in Pasay and Manila suffer severe discomfort. The 18th Infantry is nearly surrounded by water with bridges washed away, tents submerged, and supply lines cut. Soldiers wait waist-deep in water for transport as Manila Bay remains navigable only by special means.
Senator Sanford, a prominent Hamilton clothing manufacturer and philanthropist, drowned Monday while fishing near his Muskoka island. A young visitor with him cried for help. two nearby girls saved the girl, but Sanford could not be reached in time. Doctors from Toronto arrived too late.
A Parry Sound copper deposit near McGowan mine is praised as exceptionally rich. The Parry Bound Copper Mining Company formed by Forbes and St Paul capitalists has drained the lake and mined rock to reveal ore worth hundreds of thousands with profits reported for shipments from New York. Toronto investors are said to be slow to react while a large Canadian American syndicate consolidates claims and plans further announcements.
Special agent E. W. Clarke in Beal Island Behring Sea reports drastic seal declines. Provisions of the Paria Tribousere insufficient and pelagic seal harvest down compared with former years. He notes three of five killed seals recovered while two sink. No inland pelagic seals found on departure, fleet reportedly following hard southward return. Alaskan ports report a large salmon run along the Aleutian chain.
A mother and father argue over their son's future career. The father favors business and travel inspired by his own success, while the mother pushes for professional training. The piece references a publishing company job offer, a controversial ad for a cough remedy, and a longevity health tonic, reflecting era concerns with education and commerce.
Fragmentary note describes Renick Hueuilton of Weet Jefferson advised by a doctor to undergo costly surgery after months of illness. The patient reportedly used a mysterious tonic Buycklen's Aenios Balve priced at 25 cents per bottle, sold by J. D. McKee.
Letter from Pr P B Ciargilo Washita I T claims four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of scrofula after years of suffering with terrible sores. The note says the cure is complete and health excellent, praising the tonic as the best blood purifier. It is advertised to aid liver kidney and bowel function, digestión, and strength. bottle price 40 cents, sold by J D Mokeo.
A barn-raising on John Convey’s farm in Ontario ends in disaster with one man killed and sixteen injured as a beam collapses. Victims suffer broken legs hips ribs and head injuries. doctors attend as several are in serious condition. Details describe a large timber frame failure during lifting, with multiple casualties and intensive care sought.
An ad praising Lutudm's Principleay Corn Extractor claims painless, immediate removal of corns, with a health testimonial of improved strength and wisdom. It also markets King’s New Discovery for Wonnampah women as a cure and features generic medicinal and patent medicine language common to late 19th century ads. It includes multiple product pitches and venture-like assurances from dealers in North Carolina and other locales.
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