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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 18, 1897

Page

2

Obscure Notice of Marital and Residential Events

A damaged OCR fragment mentions individuals McBacurnus-to Brin a Malcolus McBachurn and Jane Kennedy Campbell with ages around 68. It cites Burlington events on a Sunday and a March date, plus a Rev John Mutch M A pastor of Chalmers Presbyterian Church aged unknown years.

McBacurnus Brin Malcolus McBachurn Burlington Afarehth Jane Kennedy-Campbell John H. Campbell Mercen Bia John. Muteh Chalmers

Tariffs and Ontario Mining Activity Reported

The Acton Free Press notes in Ottawa that after preliminary House work the Taft bill will be introduced by the Minister of Finance. The United States tariff debate remains quiet according to New York commercial agencies. Ontario shows wealth growth as mining claims surge, while the new U S tariff is seen as a Republican restoration likely to raise around 75 million dollars, resembling but modifying the 1890 McKinley law.

Commissionera Atated Ottawa House of Commonal Yee United. States Idhiet Commercial Agencies New York Ontario Itaclf United States

Prohibitionists Protest at Ontario Alliance Convention

About 500 delegates gathered at the Y M C A Guildhall for a Ontario Alliance prohibition convention to oppose proposed changes to the provincial license act. The gathering urged a collective stay in Ottawa to pressure the government. At the Legislature seventy five members heard the deputation and discussed the bill with Attorney General Mr Hardy who defended the measure amid temperance opposition. A mass meeting followed and a committee was formed to lobby legislators as the bill progresses.

Ontario Alliance Y. M. C. Guildhall Fleming Prohibitioniata Hardy Tromsa Privy Council Vidal Senate G. W. Rees Dinantia

Pleasant social notes and a village wedding in Caledon district

Mr Peter and Dick visit Caledon as many locals plan greetings. Miss Bessie Dick hosts guests while Miss Jockie McGill visits Erin. A pretty home wedding unites Martha J Anthony and Red Howes with family and friends from Brampton and Norval. The couple depart for Toronto after a brief honeymoon. Also noted are travels to Toronto and El Paso where B J Banford died.

Peter, Dick Caledon James McDowell B. Charles Norval St- F.L. Thornton's O. Thornton Fred Wrixgienworth Hagaraville Richard Dick Toronto Jockie McGill Erin Misa Bessie Dick Morrison King Township Moessre Thornton Alexander Thia Mira Martha J. Anthony Andrew Anthony Red Howes Walter Anthony Brampton Mckay

Greece Turks toward war as Greece defies ultimatum

Reports from Athens London and Rome describe Greece and Turkey massing forces on the frontier with a growing expectation of war. Greece asserts self defense and prepares to maintain troops in Crete while the powers debate Crete's fate and potential intervention.

Armenian Fund Liberal Contributions From Halton Public Schools

Final list of donations to the Armenian Fund from Halton public schools. Contributors include John McGregor Nassaga waya QuTarnbull Trafalgar J Turnbull Oakville and others with amounts ranging from 1.00 to 600.00. Total received 8192.00. Dr Gokie sent postal receipts to teachers. notice thanks to teachers and pupils for prompt and liberal response.

Halton ‘Public Schools Prre Preab Se Cissa Senneneetitorreens Blof John McGregor Nassagawaya QuTarnbull Nolaon Mise J. Turnbull Trafalgar Husband Oakville W. B FJ. Nixon Esquasing A.J. McLennan Nanangawoya Misa D T. Elliott Misa R. Featherston Golkie Dacon

TEMS OF INTEREST

Mr Thomas Mlammer manager of the Stratford branch of the Bank of Montreal died on Tuesday of cancer in the stomach The Hamilton Presbytery refused to allow Rev Dr Abraham to be translated from Burlington to Brookville though the call offered 1000 apiary and a manse Ray Dr Jackson of Knox Church Galt has accepted call to Madigan Avenue Presbyterian Church Cleveland Guelph Presbytery met and expressed regret at the Reverend gentleman's departure He will remain in his present charge till the end of this month Seed grain distribution from the Central Experimental Farm began January 30 and by yesterday 16612 packages weighing nearly 26 tons have been mailed to applicants across the Dominion The distribution for this year is not finished yet A Raleigh load of young fulka spent the evening with Mr W Anderson at Bower Avenue

Thomas Mlammer Stratford Bank of Montreal Hamilton Presbytery Abraham Burlington Brookville Ray Jackson Knox Church Galt Madigan Avenue Presbyterian Church Cleveland Guelph Central Experimental Farm

Acton Public School Board Debates Building Repairs

The Acton Public School Board met at the secretary’s home and committees reported on repairs for the building. The property committee recommends iron supports to floors and cementing the basement floor in spring, with exterior walls preserved for continued use. A tragic accident follows with three Luzon children drowned near their garden gate last Wednesday.

Acton Public School Holmes Xanos Spance Robert WH. Reid Moore Bowstanvinny Thia Willingga Frederick Luzon Mra Zuxon

Dr Williams Pink Pills Celebrate a Benefit Story

A Sussex Record feature profiles Misa ONeill of Kinga County New Brunswick who credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring color energy appetite and nerve strength after anemia headaches palpitations and fatigue. The account emphasizes the pills as a blood builder and tonic available at 50 cents a box with discounts.

Sussex N. N Mias Elena O'Neill Jus. O'Neill Millstream Kinga Co N.B Misa O'Neill Mins O ‘Neill Misa O ‘Neill Williams Aira Williama Dr. Williams Dr. William Mias O'Neill Hadesa

Rheumatic Cure Cited by Patients Across Years

A series of patient statements from Acton and nearby areas describe long battles with rheumatic and inflammatory rheumatic conditions. They credit Dr Halstead and Dr Talat with cures providing lasting relief and return to work after bouts spanning months and years.

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