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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
7
A jumble of birth announcements and obituaries from Wellington County and surrounding areas lists names, ages, and dates. Notices include Mrs Wilgon, Mrs Doihld Mann, Mrs Hutuli, Mrs Ann Watson, John Beattle, Mrs Wiljlomia, and others with ages from 6 to 90 years.
The Acton Free Press notes Foster speaking at Wakefield and Davies at Aylmer discuss an alien labor bill similar to the United States act. Crete autonomy, Ottawa hours reform, Bonaventure Liberal win, Manitoba school question resolved without papal input, and Newfoundland finances and railway links outlined. Toronto Star report reflects broader church-state tensions.
The week notes Parliament opens in Ottawa. Nova Scotia votes on April 20. Hamilton Conference of the Methedial Church to meet in Brantford in June. Mrs Monteith of Stratford killed in a run over. G T I to build a modern Berlin depot starting in May. Robert Roseburg of Brantford sues for 5000 dollars for malpractice. Two suspected leprosy cases under Winnipeg Health supervision, both foreigners. Richard Halford of Welcome injured in a drowning incident. horse drowned in rescue effort.
The lecture on New Zealand by Rev Mr Forbes at Churchill drew strong interest with his antipodean experiences and practical information. Talks of a repeat lecture in Acton were noted while locals assisted Mr William Swaphamor move to his Crownons Corner farm amid rough roads last week.
Medali a Ferrier returned home Saturday morning after visiting in Wiarton. A Nassegaweya settler died last Wednesday, March 10. Mrs. and Mrs. Whiton hosted guests, and a grave funeral at Ebenezer cemetery followed. Birds signal spring. ducks and geese seen flying north. Herdsmen report a choke death of a two year old heifer. Ashgrove news covers meetings, a Bible class chair donation to Mr James McDowell, and farewells as he moves away.
Georgetown reports severe spring flood with Red Bridge lifted by ice and multiple dams damaged. Low areas evacuated as creeks rose and mills suffered washouts. Community notes illness and a church anniversary alongside travel and social events amid the crisis. Reverend Ly Parrin marked fourth anniversary as Georgetown Presbyterian pastor amid praise for leadership.
Severe flood damage hits Glen Williams as the Credit River breaks its banks after recent rains. Main street becomes a torrent for two days, several bridges wash away, homes flooded, and a brick house loses a wall. The mill and business district are submerged, and public aid blamed for the disaster. The flood is now receding.
Rev J W Mile of Munsewood presided at Toronto Presbytery and preached in Georgetown church Sunday afternoon and at anniversary services in Georgetown mornings and evenings. The spring freshet damaged fences, water rose near John McGill's house, drowning two pigs. Disreputable youths who were rebuked now attend Georgetown services. Mr Wm Grey and family left for the West on Tuesday.
The notice highlights Alex Nairn Eeq's long association with Rookwood's history and progress. Robert Paemore postmaster died Saturday at age 90 years 3 months, widely known and esteemed. The funeral Monday afternoon drew a large crowd, while Wm Taylor and John McKay left for Medicine Hat Northwest Territory. A grand concert is planned in the eighth district on Friday evening.
The Experimental Department at the Ontario Agricultural College Guelph reports testing over 1000 crop varieties in eleven years, with 600 grown five or more years. It lists varieties from Europe Asia Africa and the US and invites Ontario farmers to join in cooperative experiments for 1897 with free material and required reports.
A Fergus Fergus merchant recounts his daughter Ella's near death and recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills. He credits the medicine with saving her life and urges parents to consider Pink Pills for weak children. A second note mentions hogs drowning near Guelph.
A seller offers a stock of about 600 dollars of crockery and china at cash prices. Items include enamelled dinster sets four dollars, toilet sets up to six dollars, solid brass lamps at four dollars, chin biscuit jars twenty cents, hanging lamps one dollar, glass sets six pieces thirty six cents, large glass dishes five cents to one dollar. Come and see us.
An advertisement urges customers to buy tea at 25c per pound claiming pure Ceylon Japan or mixed varieties cost less than current prices. It invites readers to call or mail a postcard for a sample and alleges merchants overcharge.
The advertisement lists cleaning supplies and household goods with bargain prices including brooms at 15 and 20 cents, scrubbing brushes, brushes, white wash brushes, polish, wash boards, mop handles, lace curtains, oilcloth, and soaps. It invites readers to inspect shingle offerings and notes F. Goodeve x Co. at the next post office in Acton.
In stock now are the latest styles and colorings in American and English soft and stiff felt hats knockabout hats bicycle hats. A complete line of fine dress shirts colored shirts latest collar patterns and shapes in ties. Full range of fine spring underwear suspenders hosiery umbrellas. Bees invite your attention call and inspect.
The tailoring department resumes under Miss Cross Land after a New York visit with new American ideas. The store asserts its dress work is distinct from others and claims high satisfaction, noting they cannot make every dress but welcome first comers.
We back up our dressmaking with one of the finest stocks of dress goods in the province. The selection offers variety and style with extensive options. In hard times the price feature is emphasized and customers are invited to inspect quality values.
business listing notes J. D. Williamson and Co. located at Wyndham and Macdonnell Streets.
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