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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
2
Editorial discusses liquor law adjustments and a coming thaw in enforcement while noting labor supply shifts and a planned city by law on sidewalks streets entrances and public conveyances. It also covers finances banks, Western demand, and fuel cost changes tied to wood furnaces converted to coal heating.
The article reports on a political case involving Mr. Gainey with witnesses and rebuttals as the Ontario court hears evidence. It notes potential calls for Mr. Gainey in rebuttal, possible examination of Hilton, and scheduling through Friday or next Thursday. It also mentions a Sunday School Convention event, Rev. Edward Whitworth’s illness, Juliet McKay’s funeral, and Tuane Wentielt’s recurring leg trouble.
Names of residents including John Kitching Alyy Caldwell Wraley Kitchiny and Mrs Muffat are listed as at Gorwhin due to a bleed and illnesses. Mrs Langer recovers from grippe. Annly Moledran undergoes appendicitis operation and is recovering. Milton resident Syutt also recovering. The Quarterly Official Round of the Conference year notes general work as satisfactory. Dr St Flagg invited to preach next year. Randock How Bitters advertised as spring medicine.
A May report details Ottawa's major fire damage to the Flats and surrounding districts. It describes demolition of inferior buildings, brick and terra cotta walls, and makeshift by law safeguards, noting almost all burned structures were brick veneer or solid, with wooden walks replaced and cliffs above the city. The piece cites displaced families, ongoing recovery, and the potential for future inspections as talks of rebuilding continue.
Negotiations progress toward amalgamation of the Glove Works with the Chapman business in Acton. Mr Chapman plans to remove his operation to Wingman if terms fail, while Acton anticipates the factory will preserve about forty or more local jobs and employ a stable workforce.
In a damaged fragment, references mention a religious service at a church, a departure of two individuals, insurance proceeds of 2400 held in a Canadian trust, a contract for a watering project at 120, and a council discussion on enforcing a bread by law. The text also notes confusion over Toronto bread weight and local loaf standards.
The ad touts a remedy named Harry Celery-Lraut Ville claimed to cure anaemia nervous debility and numerous ailments from a rundown nervous system. It guarantees a written money refund if health is not restored and promises a positive warranty.
Local mothers praise Habey's Own Tablets for addressing coughing fits teething discomfort and night waking in infants. A West Ontario reader touts relief after two doses and recommends the remedy to caregivers as a safe aid for difficult teething and coughs.
Feast trees bloom as farmwork resumes for the crop season. Mr. M Crowson Jr started drilling. Robt Wansborough visited Willahing for a day or two. Minn B Nellan spent Sunday with friends in Guelph. BE Minitbyp and Rudidell of Bramong visited here. J Grattan visited Maxton. J Cripps of Portage La Prairie visited this week. Misa T Crewnon visited her home Sunday.
An advertisement extols De Willame Pink Pill for fuller complexion and rosy cheeks. It cites a Mary Jackson anecdote from Normandale Ohio and claims vigor, health, and beauty from repeated use. The company, The Willane Medielie Co of Henckville Ohio, markets pills at a set price with claimed weight gain and color return.
A busy season for Homié-Sewing's Ladies' Ready-to-Wear ends with inventory tightness and heavy discounts. Skirts in 38 to 43 inch lengths, from 3.50 to 10.00 value, drop to 1.95 to 3.00, with selections in black blue gray and prey fabrics and varied finishes. Also included are waists and underskirts offered at deep discounts to clear stock.
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