09 May 1889
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1889
Page
1
The Postmaster General orders that the post office department be closed on Sunday for clerks and all employees except required watchmen and engineers. Watchmen on duty must strictly enforce the order, with the move seen as progress toward Sunday observance.
The piece reviews a cross-Canada road project from Harvey NB to Moncton NB via CPR interconnection with the Intercolonial to Halifax. It notes opposition by CPR and Grand Trunk, Senate actions, and a bill by Sir John A Macdonald that was thrown out. It cites Senate pay scales and prorogation details with the 1892 timing.
Nimmer camp of the Noyal Temptars of temperance will be held at Oakville during the coming summer. Nisa Pattalio of Woodstock was the guest of Miss Balioer. On April 90 at the Methodist Parsonage Rev Mr Kettlewell tied Wm Farr to Nellie Humphrey both of Oakville. In Oakville an April 30sb Mr Rammel Martie in the 66th year of age. Town to have no cow by law. James White shipped livestock last week paying farmers near $9 000. Mr Te McMillan arrived home Hillsburg from California. An Erin Baptist church entertainment Friday evening with Miss Wallace of Toronto. Dr G H Webb and wife of Waterloo guests of Dr Martin last week. Pupils from school No 8 Leslie’s progress: Maggie Kirkwood Norman McMaurchy, Mary Prout Edith Cann H Sealle Alex Kirkwood Julia Johnston Katie Currie.
The Olympic Lacrosse Club rents grounds for the 45 season. Milton band boys plan a Queen’s Birthday celebration with sports and fireworks on the 24th. The Royal Templars erect a Main Street drinking fountain. Council refuses action on Knees tannery exemption due to noncompliance. A brick or stone building bylaw passes. Mechanics’ Institute annual meeting held. library adds volumes. Georgetown’s Bible Society gift totals $92.98. No inquest into Patrick Costigan’s death. gossip cites foul play. Proposals to raise funds for Agricultural Park buildings spark debate. Telegraph bylaw requires wires 30 feet high. Farmers report spring progress. early greenery and insects emerge. Local trades note new residences and several bank barn buildings planned this summer.
A letter to the editor from Dr T A Stocew of Toronto Ontario claims a positive remedy cures consumption. He says thousands have been permanently cured and offers to send two bottles to readers who mail express and address details.
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