Medical Credentials and Listings in Acton and Milton
EABEL One eaten. Half Column Quarter ¢ One Inch. HJ LOWRY M B M C P graduate of Trinity College member of College of Physicians and Surgeons. Office and residence at the head of Frederick Street Acton. C E S ACEY MJ MLD C M graduate of Trinity University Fellow of Trin ical School Member of the College ians and Surgeons. Oreree Campbell's Hotel oxiciroR Converancen first door west of the Champion street Milton. Money to loan.
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Eabel
HJ Lowry
Trinity College
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Frederick Street
Acton
C E.S. Acey
C.M
Trinity University
Trinical School
The
Collegeians and Surgeons
Oreree+ Campbell's Hotel
Ckinlay
L.D. S
Georgetown
Ont
Royal College of Dental Surgeons
Toronto
Agnew's
Ohn Lawson
Ontario Veterinary College
Oxiciror, Converancen, &c
Champion Street
Milton
Lidexse AcTios Eer
Wellington
Halton
Nexer
Loax
Gossip and mischief swirl in a small town tale
A reflective piece contrasts gossip about local figures with a childlike tale. It follows Mrs. Jackson and others in gossip while a narrative shows children Tangild and Susie wandering a brook, prompting a mother to rescue them and reunite the family at dinner.
Literary Coup D Etat Offer by Alden for Washington Irving
A rare two volume set of a Washington Irving work is offered at 50 cents by mail through Alden. The volume is 606 pages bound in half Morocco with marbled edges, promoted as the lead item in a nine volume complete edition. Alden claims rapid fulfillment and provides a free condensed catalogue, urging readers to complete their set at the set price if desired. The piece includes a poetic interlude and a quip about whiskey and temperance.
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Morocco
Alden
Wasutxeton Invine
Joan B. Apes
Pearl Street
New York
Bennie and Susie scale hill to find brook source
Two children Bennie and Susie wander from their red house at the foot of a hill to discover the brook’s spring. The white kitten leads and the kids get tangled in briars as they fear being left alone and consider sending a note to their mother tied to the cat.
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Dee
Susie
Ben
Pape
Bennie
Alse
Mamma
Bennis
Mamms
Kitty
Tye
Ome
Too Smart by Half A Western railway tale of a clever office boy.
An 80s era boy works in a railway treasurer’s office and prides his smartness. A visiting clerk asks for the cashier and uses a testy exchange about time and a note. The boss reveals the man is Mr. Smith, president of the road, and Billy loses his job.
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Western Railway
John Tompson
William
Billy
Mr. Smith
John Thompson
Mr.Smith
Baby Bunting Born In Pennsylvania Farm Settlement
A tiny girl nicknamed Baby Bunting arrives at a farmer's home in Bell Kemp, Chester County, Pennsylvania. Weighing little more than a few pounds and measuring about ten inches at birth, she remains small yet healthy with a strong voice, prompting local wonder at this unusual natural oddity. Parents Nelson and Julie Bunting have several older children, and the case draws curiosity about this extraordinary infant.
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Bell” Kemp, Chester Co
Oxford
Nelson Bunting
Auife
Julie
Baby Bunting
Horses Boarded and Sold by WM. Smith
Short notice and long experience back our claim to satisfaction. Place your order to keep the ball rolling. Money drives the business, regardless of capability. Verinis reasonable. WM. Smith offers horses boarded and sold.
Acton Meat Market Ad Promises Honest Service
Rutledge and Crosson announce Acton meat shop settled to stay and will operate on business principles. Full stock of all kinds of meat in season and commitment to customer satisfaction and public confidence. Acton, February 9, 1886.
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Acton
Lumber and farm supplies offered by THOS. C. MOORE
THOS. C. MOORE advertises ready supply of lumber lath shingles wash tubs churns butter tubs and pork barrels plus flour and feed at bottom prices. Available on short notice in any quantity for farmers housekeepers or contractors.
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Rae
Thoughts Aloud and The Duke Who Hungered for Silence
A historical anecdote recounts a Duke who habitually thought aloud during church services and prayers, prompting ridicule and wider concern. The clergyman at Kew finally resigned, unable to endure the royal figure’s interruptions and persistent verbal commentary.
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Kew
England
The Good Old Name of Smith in Lynchburg Virginia
A reader letter defends the surname Smith highlighting its prominence in American history. It notes that Virginia’s founder was a Smith, two governors shared the name, and a signer of the Declaration belonged to Smith. It also cites Smiths in the U.S. Senate and early federal offices, Confederate generals, and Adam Smith in Britain.
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Lynchburg
Virginia
Smith
BO “Smith
England
Scotland
Adam Smith
Water at the Well Ends a Lawyer’s Fight
An elderly judge stops at a rural cabin. a Black man refuses water, citing a past legal confrontation. The judge finally agrees to retell the tale of a county clash that made him wary of white authority and warned that taking water could provoke a harsh response from a “white man.”
Mutual Toleration Between Wife and Husband
A wife tells her husband they are both at fault and should cultivate mutual toleration of each other faults. He admits they are both to blame. She notices his discomfort while she complains of her own sore feet from ill fitting shoes. The scene ends with the line about her feet.
Wit and Humour from a Damaged Page Item
A fragmented excerpt blends courtroom slang with humorous quips about assault and a brewer found dead in his beer tank. The dialogue hints at domestic, military, and editorial musings while noting public reactions and a mother’s fond remark.
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J Jin
William
Why Not. A Native Replies on Hard Times and Corn
An Eastern drummer quotes a mountainer about tough times. The mountain reply blames the old woman for laziness and taxes or plowing while discussing ping green corn for northern markets and land ownership. Wall Street News.
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Ioffer
Wall ‘Street News
A Valuable Man Merchant Sparks Acts Wisely
A fragmentary old-time dialogue centers on Sparks the salesman noted for stuttering and a misread price mishap. A trade scene hints at a remedy for a summer complaint with Bowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry. a passerby criticizes a weak lungs or stomach issue.
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Acton Free Press
Free Press Power Printing House
Ontario
Imo
H.P. Moore
Business Directory
le Bennett
L.D.S
Johnston
McLean
Orfice
Town Hall
E. F. Bi
M. H. Mitchell
Qhilton
Allan & Baird
T Barristers, Solicitors, &c
Asp GroncEtows
Orderman’ S
King Street
J Shilton
Je Baird
B.A
Bumatrens & Lowicrrors
Orricres
Wellington Treet
Alley
Puluu Jois
C. CC. A. Maasten, van Luptaw
Geroncz Karrrre
Henry
Orrans
Canada
Guerra
Oxr
Orrica
Queen’s
Market Square
Parancis
T. F. Chapman
St. George's Square
Guelph
Daley
Thompson & Jackson
Oney
Dominion
Europe
Guelph, Ont
Jhe Hanlan
Mizz Street
Acres
Hazers
J. P. Worbes
James Stirton
L.D. L.D
Ontario Hoge of Debtal ‘Burgery
Orrich
Lovell’s
Acton Pevin Hl Storey
Christie & CO
Bankers
Obtario
Victoria St
Free Press Office
Guelp
Business colLege
OING
United States
M. Macgormick
Day's Bookstore
Day
Cloth Hall
Merino
Coal & Wood
Afr. C. S. Smith
James Brown
Peter Snell
Jake Ann McDonaldson
Mrs. Jackson
Patsey Rowe
Jane Ann
Mulroy
Harper's Bayar
Tia
OF the
County OF
F.W. Stone
Chas. Davidson
John Taylor
Bhaloo
Itc
N. B
Thos. Ebbage
Wm. E. Smith
H. B.M McCarthy
John Street
WM. 5
Shaw & Crundy
Merchant Tailors
Wellington Marble Works
Quebec
Guelfh
John H. Hamilton
Bay of Fundy
Alexander Taylor
Rutledge & Crosson, Butchers
R. Holmes
Rutledge & Crosson
Thos. C, Moore
Church of England
Dyson Hague
Ghurehman
Merica
Duke of
Cambridge
Zachmus
Sparks
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