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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1898
Page
2
An editorial note hails farmers paying off mortgages on farms and stock, predicting broad prosperity as new mortgages dwindle. It cites large log exports to Michigan and Canadian mills, and questions government action to protect Canadian logs and wages for Canadians.
War department releases late night despatches from General Shafter reporting losses at Santiago camp near Playa Del Ente and Playa Del Euto. Summary notes 22 officers and 208 enlisted killed, 91 officers wounded and 1 203 enlisted wounded, 79 missing. Reports indicate calm front with minimal fighting and lines near the bay. Admiral Sampson advocates potential naval action on harbor forts as cables falter.
Complete Ontario election appeals trial list with venues and dates. Includes Halton Milton on Sept 1, Hastings Bellaville Sept 8, NipplAssog North Bay Sept 12, Renfrew Pembroke Sept 15, Ottawa Hawkins v Lumsden Sept 10, Randell Sept 10, Wellington cross petition Guelph Sept 22, Victoria Lindsay Sept 27, Centre Brimous Barrie Sept 30, York Toronto Sept 18, Stormont Cornwall Sept 28, Lennox Napanee Oct 10, Huron Goderich Oct 8 and Oct 31, Durham Cobourg Nov 8, Perth Stratford Sept 1 and cross Sept 1 2 p m, Grey Owen Bound Oct 7 1 p m and 5 p m, Ontario cross Whitby Sept 12 9 p m and Ontario Whitby Sept 12 2 pm, Northumberland Cobourg Sept 28 1 p m, Toronto Sept 27 11 am, Kingston Kingston Sept 30 8 p m, Lambton Sarnia Oct 4 1 p m, Elgin St Thomas Aug.
Dr. Carman, head of the Methodist Board, traveled through Japan after visiting missions and colleges in the Flower Kingdom. He spoke of brighter prospects, new treaties, and a Japan leaning toward foreign relations while stressing needs for a larger missionary force and improved education, railways, and industry.
The Judges Court of revision meets Monday October 18 at 10 30 am. Orange and Black and Brass Band spent Twelfth in Georgetown. Methodist Ladies Aid held an social at the Parsonage. Chief Justice Meredith to preside autumn assizes for Halton starting Monday. Dr Anderson returns from Chicago postgrad study. Water shortage limits irrigation and lawns. Council raises grant to bank from 650 to 1000. Reservoir leak lowers water for weeks. Private interest grows as farmers harvest wheat with large yields predicted. Cremerews Corners notes quiet Twelfth and funeral of the Integra Thos Cameron at Acton. Garden party at Mr Chas Davidson. Jas and Bertha Gimble visit Georgetown. J and Mrs R Pickett spend Sunday with Naseagaweya friends. Miss Ethel MacDonald vacationing with relatives. Aggie Anderson and Allie Coleman of Toronto on vacation here. Bert Crawson returns from Guelph Hospital health improved. Meeting to arrange Methodist Church services. Rev Mr Holden welcomed as pastor.
A historic medical testimonial discusses anemia symptoms among young women and endorses Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure. Miss Emily Webb of Wolverigo Ontario recounts gradual illness from age fifteen, improvement after six to twelve boxes, and strong recovery attributed to the medicine. The piece promotes the pills and warns against substitutes, noting many users have benefited. It also mentions Chilkoot Pass season travel, a Preston suicide by drowning, and ends with the quote an honest man is the noblest work of God.
Lot 1 offers 2 600 yards of fancy blouse and dress silks with 14 designs sold at about half value. Regular 75 to 85 cents now 55 cents. Lot 2 features 35 dozen new ladies blouses with detachable collars at 72 cents from 1 25. Lot 3 lists 22 dozen new blouses in plaid percale with detachable collars at 85 cents from 1 25.
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