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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 04, 1897

Page

2

Manufacturing changes and political shifts across Canada

The Dominion reports on the Sanford Manufacturing Company of Hamilton restoring wagon production to old levels, and mills completing flour standard adjustments for straight rollers. It notes Manitoba will not mix wheat with Ontario for straight flour, and Premier Emmerson’s formation of a New Brunswick administration after Mitchell’s resignation. Toronto Scar quotes signs of better times with land prices up, rents firmer, and factories operating at or above capacity.

W. E. Sanford “Manufacturing Com Hamilton Dominion Manitoba Ontario H.R. Emmerson New Brunswick James Mitchell McClellan Emmerson Toronto

Death of Mrs. Wilson of Rockwood and town notes

Long list of local items: Mrs. Wilson, 80, dies in Guelph at her daughter's home with two daughters and two sons. Mr. E B Jackson hosts a Monday singing class in Gladstone Hall. Mr. Bragg lands an electric light plant contract at Thompson City. Inspector Deacon attends Toronto events. obituaries for Charles White of Woodstock. town upgrades to water mains. Robert Rembin Jr. recovering after appendectomy. Ex Mayor Dice starts an auction business. Miss Bowes appointed head of World WCTU missionary work in Toronto. donor roll for October shows multiple contributors. attendance at church services by Rev W H Milne and praise for salmon meal.

Bra.Wilson Villauas Guelphoo Tilt. Decersad E.B. Jackson Brick School Gladstone Hall Jackson W.B. Bragg Rockwood Thompson Ity BoCt Jablica Toronto Charles White Woodstock Hey Hivahand Robert Remebin, Jr Agela Dice

Tragic Drowning of 16-Year-Old Willie White

Willie White, 16, son of David White, drowned at a lottery storehouse while playing near a loading chute for a schooner. The chute opened as cars were loaded, pulling him into the bin. he disappeared before rescue and died.

Opurrad Willie David White Wales Lotter Straubenzee

Warm Thanks From India For Dominion's Famine Donation

Ottawa reports a letter from Sir Francis MacLean Bengal Chief Justice dated Calcutta September 17 praising Canada's famine relief contribution. Mr Courtney Deputy Minister of Finance received the note noting Canada as a major donor aside from the United Kingdom and India, and thanking Canadian supporters.

Ottawa Courtney Calcutta Francis MacLean Bengal Canada Ford Gourtney India United Kingdom

Veterinary surgeon opens practice in Rookwood

Dre A. B. Husband, veterinary surgeon, has taken office in Rookwood and will begin practice there next week visiting Everton each Tuesday and Onatic each Friday. Friends wish him success in the new field. A report also notes a nosebleed recovery, local weather, and a bar frame project with a crowd and minor injuries.

Dre A. B Hannah George Gordon John McPhedran Robb. Nickell Nassagawoya Edran Anish Albert Ramshaw Eramosa

Henry George dies after campaign meetings in New Yonk

The great champion of racial problems Henry George died at the Union Square Hotel about five o'clock Friday morning after speaking at four campaign meetings the previous evening. He woke at 5.30 and suffered severe pain then fell unconscious for good. Apoplexy is listed as the cause. Other local items note postmaster changes, school convention attendance, a drowning accident, and civic services as Ontario Legislature is called for November 0th.

New Yonk Henry George Union Square George

Nervous Prostration Rescue After Hospital Treatment Failed

A patient suffered prostration dizziness and extreme weakness when hospital care proved ineffective. Dr Willamee Pink Pilla stepped in with treatment that stabilized her condition and eased symptoms.

Willame’ Pink Pilla

Local misadventures and community notes from Acton area

A series of small incidents and updates from the Acton region recounts accidents and near misses on local roads, including a night crossing that ended with a rig going over an embankment, and a horse causing a spill when a bicycle frightened it. The report also covers health updates, travel visits, legal study pursuits, and social gatherings.

Modern Tall Buildings Featured in Chau tauquan November

In Owen Brainerd’s The Chau tauquan for November, under the heading Modern Tall Buildings, the piece surveys fifteen to thirty story structures, their skeletons and outer skins, and the dangers and engineering feats they present. It illustrates with half-tone images of the Masonic Temple, the St Paul Building, and other Gotham and Windy City landmarks.

Owen Brainerd Chautauquan Masonic Temple St Paul Gotham Windy City

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