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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 21, 1898

Page

2

War costs and imperial gains shape distant fronts

Reports detail U S wartime outlays totaling 292 million dollars with funds directed to Dewey's squadron, Sampson's bombardment, and new customs operations at Santiago. Casualties list 247 killed and 1,823 wounded among officers and men, with 81 missing. Ontario roads suffer two months of mud and two months of stagnation, while wheat prospects in Ontario and Manitoba brighten as granaries drain and farmers expect strong prices.

United States Bantiago Dewey Sampson San Juan Washington Dominion Ontario Desser Reneon Plela Manitoba

Besay Pumas Describes Narrow Odds As War Pressures Rise

Besay Pumas warned commissioners that his forces lack officers after heavy casualties and a surrounded position. He cites 67 ships offshore and ponders Shafter’s force while immune regiments may hold the conquered province. Some troops favor Porto Rico action, surgeons oppose. Yellow fever cases rise mildly in Havana and San Juan, with few deaths, as General Miles signals reduced danger.

Wasmnaros Shafter Milesa United States Bantiago Porto Rico Bok Thia Banrzaoo Miles Associated Press

Address Printing on Envelopes Regulated by Postal Rules

The notice explains that sender names and addresses must appear on the upper left corner of envelopes for letters and packages. If postage or address is deficient, items will be returned or the sender informed. Letters with a sender address that cannot be delivered will be returned, avoiding a 8 cent fee.

Prohibition Vote Date Rumors Stir Ontario Circles

The ramot about delaying the prohibition plebiscite until the Dominion general elections lacks credence in prohibition and jiconga circles. F B S Spence says the Dominion Government signaled an autumn vote with provincial organization nearly complete. Militants focus on literature distribution while liquor men push public education ahead of an October Bieber vote.

Ontario Legialetara Seaason Prohibition F. 8. Spence Dominion Spence Bieber England Peer Cendit

Salaries of Yukon Government Officials Reach 20800

Ottawa reports the Treasury Board fixed salaries for nine teen government officials in the Yukon totaling 20800 dollars. Living allowances of 1000 dollars per official raise annual contingent cost to 49800. Officials include administrator William Ogilvie and others occupying roles from archiver to mining inspectors and legal adviser, with varied salaries listed.

Ottawa Yukon Treasury Board Wm. Ogilvie T. D. Patullo A. Bliss Thomas Fawcett Fennie M. Conklin J. Clarka J. D. McGregor H. H. Norwood Wm Maddon Geo. Layfield Volerk Timber and Lande J. Brown

Local notes include drought impact and church reopening

The farming area reports excellent crops but drought threatens spring harvests. The Methodist Church will reopen next Sunday with Rev. Holden presiding at 10 a.m. Mrs. Duncan McArthur and Agnes visit, Lizzie Lelobman to stay in Petrolea. Local residents attended Charphill anniversary services and other neighbors visited. Master John de Ramshaw returns home with George Ramshaw from Lowville. The tale of Wales his shin left kneecap is noted.

Methodiat Mr. Holden Duncan McArthur Agnes Patrolen

Neighborhood News From Preston District Items

The column records a church excursion to Idylwild Park near Preston and local social notes. It mentions Mrs Diphin offering a residence on Martin Street for sale, witnesses served for an election trial, John Bennett leasing the Commercial Hotel in Preston, and Mayor Dice's ten day driving tour visiting several towns. Also notes Rev Mahaffy released to September, Methodist church meetings in Milton District, Miss Daniels visiting from Cornwall, trips to Niagara Falls, a near-ranaway on a farm, Ebenezer church painting, berry picking, and visits by Guelph residents including Mrs Drone and Mr Ramshaw and Willie Norrie.

Idylwild Park Preston Yeaterday W. LE. Diphin Martin St Thoraday John Bennett Dice Hilladale Barrie Orillia Ponatanguiehene Corth Véranto A. Mahaffy Mahaffy Methodist Church Milton Methodist Tueaday Epworth Lengwea Thie Mise Daniele Cornwall England Henry Daniele Miss Daniels Niagara Falls Thos. Wilson Koatchbull Wilson Ebenezer Church Mise Mary Taylor Guelph Drone Willie Norrie Dave Wilson

McCarthley Trip and Local News From Erin District

Mr Wm McCarthley is away on a Vancouver trip. Catholic- Banday Schood children enjoyed a Tuesday picnic at Mrs Bernard's. A tent fire damaged belongings after boys camped by the river. Mrs Evans of Toronto visiting Joo Cammine. David McGregor died at his mother's home after an appendicitis operation. Community sympathy for bereaved families. List of successful candidates at Rookwood Entrance exams includes Frances Jenkins Edson, Margaret War, Fanny Congdon, Ernest Patmorge, Mardo Munro, Lyla Sinclair.

Wm. McCarthley Vancouver B.C Rookwood Guelph Frances Jenkins Ed. Johnson Eramosa Margaret War Fanny Congdon Ernest Patmorge Mardo Munro Lyla Sinclair

Sunday Sermon by Rev G O Dbhick in Hamilton Church

Sunday reports show Rev G O Dbhick of Hamilton preached morning and evening at the Disciples church. Observers praise his preaching, while his wife and children visit for two to three weeks at the old home. Local social notes mention visits from Toronto, Oskville, and Nussoga relatives, plus an upcoming garden concert by the BE L of O E on the 27th and a Methodist reception with Rev S Doucht of Aberfoyle.

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