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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 17, 1898

Page

5

Clinton by election nominee Holmes favored in West Futon

The Liberal party nominates Robert Holmes of Clinton as their standard bearer in the West Futon bye election for the House of Commons. Holmes has served as Clinton mayor for five years and led local associations. his background includes librarianship and education. The notice notes his strong local ties and predicts his election, while detailing the late Peter Mann and community tributes.

Mr. Holmer Holes West Hiren Clinton Goss Wall Holmeca Auboss Buch Pater Mann Homs Peter Mann Saggan Tavernosahire Boobleind Canad Alexander Hugh John Baquesing John ‘Mann Pharoh Knox Oharéh James Guelph Dancan Anole Laszie Margery William Peter Porvic Hs’ A. Mesa

Busy Acton council approves electric lighting plan

A lively Monday council session in Acton approved the electric lighting by law and new power house project. The Orkono Club presented a plane to the town praising the committee and thanking ladies for their efforts while measures to contract stores and water rights were authorized.

Orokinole’Club Varios Reeve Pearson Clarke J. A. Murrays James ‘Clark Panhae W. R. Reynolds Stayner J. A. Murray I. Francis W. A. Storey Iver Street Acton’ Flow Company Storey Miliam Williams Orokinole Club Smith A. A. Bevord Mears Holmes Qoundillor Marray Connell Sucre Acton Nov Ziti Reeve Petron Aractopaly Conseilae Rs Rezalta Jminea Lack I. Franiois Cornwell

Fragmented OCR Crystalizes Assembling Notes At Castles

A garbled notice lists place names Braniford Novensheath and Deepmatye Lat with unclear agenda. The fragment mentions a total amount 4880 and a percentage 41 and references Herefordie Suffolke Tam and ad Shorihormes with numbers like 210 and 008, but key details are unreadable.

Braniford Novensheath Deepmatye Ina

Fourth annual Epworth Leagues convention at Acton

Acton hosts the fourth annual Epworth Leagues convention next Tuesday and Wednesday at the Methodist church. The program includes songs, addresses on Christian citizenship and missions, reports, and discussions led by church leaders from Guelph, Toronto, and Nasagawaye with delegates from Epworth Leagues across the district.

Pworth Leagues of Guelph Beale Conleréaga Ethodict Acton Logdé H. P. Moore W. B. Harvey Bea. Fergus enchSpworth Bervion Mills Pickering Boulswittasng Neot Allen Dudgeon Bevel J. Fred Kay G.smuttherman Hrin Bnyder Missionaar B.A. Goulph B.W. Pa Nastageweys Vine- Peeald “Oc Ber Te A. McCachlan Mi Ay Misa Etta Snyder Siloam

Splendid Indowitable remedies offered at 25c

A fragmentary ad copy promises energy and brain power through remedies labeled by Dr. King in New Life Pitts. The text claims to improve stomach liver kidneys and bowels and to combat colds with calcined preparations sold at drug stores.

Curtain Statement On Illness Cited By Family Physician

A garbled report notes a Plainfield resident stating she caught a cold that lingered for a month, with the family physician providing diagnosis and suggesting treatment. The text appears damaged with several misread words and unclear names.

M Michiael Plainfield Ducwvery

Grimaby Citizen A. Morton Noted for Long Illness

The report recalls A Morton, a well known Grimaby resident, who suffered a severe bout of inflammatory rheumatism and illness lasting many years. He endured pain and speech impairment before his passing, with local observers noting his long struggle and dedication.

A. ‘Morton Grimaby

Toronto Tunctions and health remedies amid Grey County visit

The Leader recounts editor Fecorder’s holiday journey through York, Peel, Dufferin and Grey counties visiting the old homestead near Heathcote Grey. The piece highlights George J. Fawcett’s health decline and recovery aided by Dr Williams Pink Pills and other remedies while praising air change and medical care.

Toronto York Peal Dofforia Grey Paromial Euphrasia Grey County Heathoute Meaford George J. Fawcett Detroit Iir Weiter Skelaton California Willian’ Pinks, Pilla Mankod George’ J. Fewcate Williams Wilame

Courtship and Works by Maglana Artist Rise in Spotlight

Fragmentary text notes Maglana artist gaining rapid stature with works such as The Village Blacksmith and The Courtship of Miller Blandish. Mentions future plans and selections for audience, with scattered references to exhibitions and periodicals.

Charles Dany Gibunilustral Journad Idtiaxes Wnoopasiat Waylor Maglana Miler Blandish Blackemith

Bargain Stock: Wool Serge Silk Crepon And More

A catalog of sale fabrics and millinery with deep discounts. Brown and green wool serge trims, crepon yard goods in multiple colors, Union Cashmere and fancy dress fabrics reduced from 30 50 cents to 19 25 cents. Silk surahs and bengaline marked down, velvet and broche items cut to 75 95 cents. Fancy colored wings ostrich plumes and ladies hats offered at half price.

N. Brown JY. Aving Acton Toronto

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