Postage rate cut pledge and local water works offer cited in House debate
In Commons last Friday the Postmaster General said the three to two cent postage reduction would occur when revenue allows. Mayor Rampel offers a $100,000 plant to Berlin Water Works, should owners decline expansion. Transatlantic steamers carry Americans uneasy about Europe’s warm climate amid tariff and finance tensions. Obituary: William Ewart Gladstone lauded as a Christian gentleman and statesman whose legacy endures beyond imperial politics.
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Norval Sunday School Convention Hosts Local Dignitaries
Mr John Laind Jr acted as president at the Usquesing Sunday School Convention in Norval with broad support. Visitors Mrs John Meéore and Miss Linday attended. Guelph guests were at John Moore Exag’s home. A local indigent, Batty Lrahay, was jailed six months for trespassing. District Meeting at Acton restored regular Sunday services and Limehouse may head the circuit. John Lindsay’s new farm residence foundation nears completion.
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Milton’s Creamery Opens New Toll Operation Quarters
Milton’s Creamery now operates in new quarters and toll facility handling 70 000 lbs of milk per week. The change reflects expanded production capacity and updated logistics for dairy processing.
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Spanish Fleet Rumored Blocked at Santiago Harbor
May 25 reports from WaninnaTon indicate the Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera is believed trapped in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba with no escape. Secretary Long declined to confirm an engagement, while officials in Washington attempt to reassure the public with favorable Santiago bulletins amid anxiety over Cuba relief efforts. Meanwhile a telegram praised Great Britain U S cordial relations during Tampa Queen’s Birthday celebrations.
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District Meeting Elections and Proposals At Hamilton Conference
The Guelph District gathered last Wednesday electing Rev. Sellery to the Stationing Committee and Garpham and Moore to the Sunday School and Epworth League committees respectively. It proposed a Million Dollar Twentieth Century Memorial Fund and memorialized General Conference to amend pastoral term to four years. The district thanked Acton friends for hospitality and planned a September meeting at Rockwood.
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Thunderstorm Devastates Barn and Fires Across Area
A heavy May thunderstorm caused multiple fires from lightning. Nelson McLaughlin's barn near Nassagaweya was struck and destroyed, with livestock losses though neighbors contained the blaze. D. H. McAlister's outbuildings escaped total destruction. J B Allenby killed by a lightning strike in West London. Baptist church near Nagngout destroyed. G N W office in Hamilton burned during the storm.
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G. N.W. Telegraph-And-Express
Three Canadians Knighted but Four Miss Coveted Titles
The report notes Meesie Pelletier Edgar and Bouri were not awarded the knighthood while other Canadians received the honor. Details on the awarding body and context are limited in the fragment.
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Edgar and
Bourinot
Annual Sunday School Convention Draws Large London Township Attendance
The Hequessing Sunday School Association convention at Norval Iast Friday drew a large turnout amid fine weather and good roads. Sessions filled with punctual speakers included Rev J H McArthur and Rev T R Farbee, stressing church involvement and the role of modern Sunday schools in youth training.
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Death of Mr Gladstone Echoed in Special Editions
May 1 reports reveal across papers a Great Britain's leader Mr Gladstone died at 6 a m. The Daily Chronicle runs an editorial praising his calm, faithful life and his role as a patron of reform. It lauds his strength of will, eloquence, and domestic grace.
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Sunday School Convention Highlights Leadership and Progress
A Sunday School convention in Norval featured speeches by H P Moore and Rev L Perrin on progress, methods, and Bible study aims. Miss Bradley spoke on missions, with a vigorous discussion and election of officers led by E Beawick as president and Mies Noble as secretary-treasurer.
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Pink Pills Shown To Aid Child In Orangeville
In Sun Orangeville Ontario Maggie Sweeney three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sweeney of John a treat Neat improved after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. The recall notes stronger appetite better color relief from headaches and overall health rebound attributed to the medicine praised for enriching blood and strengthening nerves.
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