13 May 1897
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 13, 1897
Page
1
British and American banks listed as correspondents with Georgetown agency detailing mortgage advances on suitable security. Services include collections, drafts, and exchange across Canada United States and Europe. Deposit operations with interest rates and special deposits outlined by agent Livingstone.
The issue notes upcoming holidays Queen's Birthday and Dominion Jubilee, reports on new front stairs at a hotel, Epworth League officers, 76th Battalion camp plans, a Mason funeral, Halton Peel baseball schedule, and a near drowning incident with rescues from Henderson's pond.
The Nassagaweya Court of Revision in Brookville is set for May 25 at 5 pm. Local happenings include injuries from farming, residents visiting former homes, church events, school exams, and arrivals in Milton and Acton. Mrs. Haddow moves to Waterford. Ninian Lindsay moves to Georgetown. Queen Victoria Jubilee plans are announced.
Promenaders enjoy moonlit nights at s May events including a Bennett House gathering at Milton on May 15. Farmers’ Institute excursion to Guelph Model Farm on June 28. A canning factory planned at Oakville with 100 000 cans daily. G T St tickets for May 22 to 24, return by 25, single first class. Council debate on paying Mr Cameron for drainage work. Denny noted as misattributed. New electric fire alarm tested. old gong failed in Denny’s area. Seven year old girl found dead by hanging near village. possible accident. Ottawa woman Margaret Plunkett’s suicide attempt reported.
The excerpt lists varied grain prices and commodities including flour and cracked wheat with scattered figures such as 70 to 72, 64 to 700, and 408 ba 400. It mentions Manitoba flour and Manitove products, as well as oats and spring wheat, with a general market mood of fluctuating values.
The large wallpaper firm in Ghelph touts unmatched prices and department values.
Firetora lists a shore lot of Cambrics Prints and Zephyrs none worth under 1 oc and few above 15 c most are regular York Shilling goods. They are described as the best washgoods at the price in the trade and merit attention.
Dritos reason k turned out.
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