Multiple Obituaries and Birth Notices Taint Victorian Era
A scrambled local notice page lists births and obituaries across towns. Entries mention names such as Dr A Wilgon and Mr and Mrs Doihld Mann, with ages from 6 years to 90, and dates in March. Notable deaths include Janet Morrison and Mrs. McDougall, with locations in Wellington County Collingwood and St Faquoaing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdininsara Oes
Mra
Ann Watson
Heaprie
Poraua
John Beattle
Cloris
Wellington County
Wiypians
Glenwillanys
Marc
Darat M
Wiljlomia
É - Cansuorsr
Maniowood
Johonto
Alex. Chisholm
Youre
Pansone
Ewan
Collingwood
Janet Morrison
Tate Georgo Byat
Oakville
Mruch
Guoalph
Gdorko Gravmno Mercer
Oldeat
Grayme Mercer
Mavisbank
Edinburgh
Manitoban school question deemed settled amid broader policy notes
The Acton Free Press reports Wakefield and Aylmer discussions on alien labor and tariff bills, Crete Greek authority, and Ottawa hours. It notes Manitoba school question deemed settled, Liberal victory at Bonaventure, and Newfoundland finances, with labor strike costs and church tensions highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guite
Bonaventure
Quite
Laurier-Greenway
Manitoba
Parliament Opens and Elections Set in Nova Scotia
Parliament opens in Ottawa as Nova Scotia votes on April 20. Brantford hosts the Hamilton Conference of the Methodist Church in June. Mrs Monteith of Stratford is killed after being run over by a runaway cart. The G T I plans a modern Berlin depot this year. Mayor Robert Roseburg faces malpractice suit for 5000 dollars. Two suspected leprosy cases are under Winnipeg Health supervision. Richard Halford of Welcome drives into a stream and drowns. his horse is rescued after two hours in water.
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Nova Scotia
Hamilton
The
Methodial Church
Brantford
Monteith
Stratford
Berlin
Robert Roseburg
Sale
Winnipeg Health Department
Richard Halford
Lecture on New Zealand Impresses Churchill Audience
Rev Mr Forbes delivered a lecture titled New Zealand to the Churchill audience. His antipodean experience and engaging presentation drew interest and valuable information. A repeat talk may be held in Acton soon. Meanwhile friends aided Mr William Swaphamor in moving to his Crownons Corners farm. Preparations for sugar making begin as roads remain rough.
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Mr. Forbes
Forbes
Antipodes
Acton
Swaphamor
Crownons Corners
Local notes and obituaries from Nasangaweya district
Me Tali o Ferrier visited Wiarton returning Saturday morning. Numerous brief notices recount deaths, funerals, moving households, and community events including Mr McDowell's Bible class farewell with chairs presented by members. Spring birds and farm incidents hint at seasonal timing, with several residents named and local venues cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tali‘o Ferrier
Wiarton
John
Thim
Witaon
Ebenezer Cemetery
Mosard
Geo. Easterbrook
Robt
Dredge
Jos. Lester
James Marke
John Ramage
George Young
George Barlow
Nasungawoya
Eramor
Rookwood
Abner Pickatt
Georgetown News Highlights Floods and Community Life
The town reports a severe spring flood with damage to dams and mills, many homes flooded, and families moved from low areas. Also noted are regional travels by Dr. Sutherland and others, plus the fourth anniversary of Rev. Ly Parrin’s parish induction. A grim bout of la grippe affects residents and local markets see reduced farm trade after rate removal to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ‘Erwin
Toronto Hospital
A. Frater
Ottawa
Montreal
J. G. Sutherland
H. H. Ogden
Sarnia
Wm. Austen
Glenwilliams
Georgetown
Planning
Toronto
Farmora
Ly Parrin
Presbyterian Church
Eoclal
Perrinie
Maneewood
Presbytery of
Flood at Glen Williams Causes Severe Damage and Standstill
A historic flood along the Credit River in Glen Williams inundated Main Street for two days. Houses flooded up to walls, two bridges swept away, and the mill district submerged. Damage estimates approach 1000 dollars to local mills and infrastructure as water levels slowly subside. Local residents evacuated to higher ground and awaited relief.
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Glenwilliama
Credit
Isa
Iea
Presbyterian Church Sermons and Local Misfortune
Mias Annie Robinson improved after illness as Rev J W Mile of Muansewood preached in the Presbyterian Church and conducted anniversary sermons in Georgetown. The spring freshet damaged fences and a pig pen drowned two pigs behind John McGill's house. Young men reprimanded for church disorder now attend Georgetown services. Mr William Grey and family departed for the West on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Annie Robinson
J. W. Mile
Muansewood
Toronto
Presbyterian
Georgetown
John McGill
Inga
Wm, Grey
West
Alex Naten Eeg life sketch highlighted in Mail and Empire
A Saturday Mail and Empire sketch profiles Alex Naten Eeg a longtime figure in Rookwood's history and progress. Obituary notes Postmaster Robert Panmore died at 90 in town, funeral crowds large, and locals esteemed him. Two men left for Medicine Hat, and a grand concert is planned in 8.8 No. 2 Eramona Friday night.
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Alex
Naten Eeg
Rookwood
Robert Panmore
Wm.Taylor
John McKay
Jera Moss
Medicine- Hat New
Eramona
Ontario Agricultural and Expert Cooperative Experimental Work
Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph reports over eleven years of experiments with 1000 crop varieties. More than 600 have endured five years in succession with several hundred new varieties from Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and the United States tested and distributed in Ontario. The cooperative program began in 1886 and expanded to 11 124 plots on 2 260 farms by 1906. The 1897 list includes tests of fertilizers, fodder crops, legumes, grasses, clovers, buckwheat, and dozens of grain and root varieties with free material for approved applicants and strict testing requirements.
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Ontario Agricultural College
Guelph
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australia
United States
Ontario
Salzer
A. Zavitz
Agricultural College
Marah
Narrow escape story of Fergus merchant's daughter
Fergus records recount a powerful tale of Ella Boot, daughter of O M Post, saved by Dr Williams Pink Pills after a lengthy childhood illness. The dealer from Fergus credits the remedy with restoring health, detailing a decline, trial, and eventual recovery, urging parental trust in the medicine. Also notes hogs drowned near Guelph in another brief item.
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Fergus Nova Record
O. M. Post
Bt.Andrew St
Fergus
Ella
Bootwana
Hamilton
Goldom
Unitil
William
Tom
Tam
Williame
Pink Pilla
Williama
Dr. Williams
Crockery stock liquidation sale listing various goods
We are closing Crockery stock with enameled dinner sets, toilet sets, solid brass lamps, biscuit jars, hanging lamps, glass sets and large glass dishes at reduced prices. Prices range from 4.00 for brass lamps to 10 cents for dishes, with many items offered at 50 to 76 cents per set. Visit to view the sale and bargains.
Tea sellers pledge cheaper pure tea samples offer
Tea pedlars are accused of overcharging and a bold guarantee is offered to buyers. The vendor claims to sell pure Ceylon or Japan tea at 25 cents a pound, or a mixed variety better than current prices, with postcard samples available and a call to act now to save money.
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Ceylon
Japan
Household Goods and Supplies Auction at Acton
Local sale offers cleaning and household items at low prices including brooms scrubbing brushes white wash brushes polish and oils. Shingles advertised at 75 cents a bunch plus assorted fabrics and oilcloth by the yard. Auctioneers F Goodeve x Co announce the sale near the Acton Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Goodeve
Acton
Hats and Shirts in Latest Styles Now In Stock
In stock today are latest styles and colorings of American and English felt hats including knockabout and bicycle hats. A complete line of fine dress shirts, colored shirts, collars, and newest tie patterns. Also spring underwear, suspenders, hosiery, and umbrellas. Call and inspect.
Dress Making Class Opens Under Miss Cross Land
The department reopens under Miss Cross Land returning from New York with modern American ideas. The shop emphasizes a distinct class of work in dressmaking, claiming thorough quality and high satisfaction, while noting they cannot fulfill every customer’s dress needs but aim to satisfy first-time customers.
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Crossland
New York
Steenage
Canada
Shorey
WE BACK UP Our Dressmikking Stock Premiere
An advertiser touts a large stock of dress goods with variety and style. The note emphasizes price as a key factor for buyers during hard times and invites inspection of quality and value from potential customers.
J. D. Williamson Co Wyndham and Macdonnell Streets
J D Williamson and Co Wyndham and Macdonnell Streets referenced in a brief city area business note. The text lists street names and a firm involved, indicating an address or property connection in a local commerce entry.
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J. D. Williamson, &Co. Wyndham
Macdonnell Streets
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Horn
Humanity
China
Mareh
Mire
Hutuli
Acton Free Press
G. E Foster
Davies
Aylmer
Great Britain
George
Greece
Crete
Turkey
United Biatea Commissioner of Labor
Newfoundland
Atlantic
Amenenza
Idge Lo
Commercial and Union Banke
Mgr. Morry del. Val
London
Munt
Toronto Star
News-Of-The-Day
Neighborhood News
Churchill
Ashgrove
T. Raddell
Eramosa
K. ‘Raddell
Warren
W. Brownridge
James McDowell
Ann Mau
Jan
McDoweln
Bible Glass
Aalstrove Bonday School
A.flood
Limehouse
Rockwood
Williams
Parenta
Thomas Lynch
MecMullens
Gents
Midlman & Co
Mill Street
A. E. Gurney & CO
Geo.Peavoy
Peavoy
H. Shorey &Co. of
Glasgow House
Henderson&Co
Pringle
G.D. Pringle
Wach
Connecticut
Columbia
Frederick Street
Beardmore & CO
Linscott
Desormbau
St. Paul Etraot
Hiontreal
Porower
Macmillan
Jeweller
Dr. Halstead
Helt
Watchon
Warren Pub. CO
Joba
H. H. Bpeirs
Queen Victoria
British Empire
Margolis
Lorne
Lota
Frase
Bradley-Gaerretson Co. Ltd
Ont
David Mills
N.B
Nstingen
Rockimwood
NEW Spring Coops
the Willams, Greane & Rome Co
Robt. Noble
Acton Flour and Feed Store
J. K. Har Ria
Weil
Paui
John Cameron
West Ae
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