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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 23, 1899

Page

2

Rates for Wheat at Manitoba Points Dampen Market Prices

Prices paid to farmers for wheat range from 530 to 603, tracking declines in outside markets. Wheat deliveries rise while quality remains generally dry and above average for the year. Public and banking figures show October increases in note circulation and bank capital, with broader reflections on economic growth and public figures including A B McCallum’s appointment as judge in Manitoulin District.

Manitoba Bradatreet

Canada’s Big Joint Stock Co. Shares in Family Herald

Canada may claim the largest joint stock company as the Family Herald and Weekly Star in Montreal offers subscribers a one dollar investment with improved benefits. This year the paper expands to 24 pages and 192 columns, with subscribers receiving two pictures titled Battle of Alma and Pussy Willows as a dividend.

Canada Herald Weekly Star Montreal Weeky Star Alma Family Herald

Local clubs organized and business changes noted

A hockey club forms with Landlord McGibbon of the Wallace House as President. The curling club will pay the rink manager 100 dollars for the season five nights weekly. George and Neil Patterson purchase the G E Bousfield butchering business. A December 8 concert in aid of the Milton band is announced. Bahoul Board pays four dollars per card. green hardwood supplies mentioned. Non resident pupils pay ten dollars per term for Public School with one dollar extra for language. Deer hunters bring home fourteen deer. W. S. Hall of Hornby plans to move to Redlands California and sells a farm in Exsquesing to John Wrigglesworth for five thousand dollars, a one-hundred acre property. Britain’s deer fields cover 5 400 square miles. Canada’s coal fields over twelve times that. Catarrh cure Caterrhozone advertised at one dollar. sample outfit offered by N O Polson & Co Kingston Ont.

McGibbon Wallace House Messrs George Neil Patterson G. E. Bousfield Milton Band Bahoo Hall Hornby Redlands Cal John Wrigglesworth

British Forces and Boer Movements Reported From Natal

London reports varying dispatches on Ladysmith and Natal operations with Britain planning a relief effort, 17 000 to 19 000 troops including naval brigade. Kimberley target discussed with 15 000 men and future Orange River strategy. Naauwpoort occupation noted and US concerns over prisoner treatment.

Boller Lower Plale Osoury Ladysmith Durban Somersetshire Light Infantry Capa Town Clery Hildyard Stair College Lord Wolseley Kimberly Natal Lord Methuen Guards Lancers Highland Brigade Wachopa Preas Kimberley Orange River Capa White General Clery War Office

Canadians To Send Contingent To Front After Drill

Col Alymer outlines Canada’s plan to deploy a force to the front after a month of drill in rifle practice. He notes Britain’s loyalty, the Boers’ challenge, and dismisses rumors of garrison duty as unfounded, with final training in Cape Town before action.

Ottawa Matthew Aylmer Heansya England Canada Britain Co. Aylmer War Office Cape Town Disciplinary

Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union annual meeting at Guelph

The Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union plans its annual meeting at the Agricultural College in Guelph starting Wednesday evening December 8. Reports on experiments in agriculture horticulture and economic botany will be presented by notable speakers including Gov. T Powell and Hon John Dryden. The meeting marks the Qua ker Century anniversary of the college and offers visits to the Guelph Fat Stock Show December 6 7 8. Enquiries on railway rates and programmes to C A Kavitz secretary Ag college Guelph Ontario.

Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union Agricultural College Guelph T. Powell New York State John Dryden Qbas, Deary W. Robertson C. G. Jame John I. Hobson Nelson Monteith Creelman Oficera Ontario C. A. Kavitz Agchcoltarst College

Sir William Dawson Dies After Illness at McGill Leader

Sir William Dawson former Principal of McGill University died early Sunday morning in Monragan after more than a year of illness. The death, occurring shortly before three o'clock, came as a surprise to many as his family surrounded him. He remained intellectually vigorous despite his advanced age.

Monragan Sir William Dawson McGill University William Bealth

Youth's Companion Unveils 1900 Calendar Art

The Youth's Companion presents a unique 1900 calendar with an oval centerpiece titled A Dream of Summer and paired figure pieces in delicate colors. It is larger than previous calendars and marketed as both art and home ornament. New subscribers receive the calendar for 1000 and extra issues for the rest of 1900. illustrated announcements with full prospectus are mailed free from The Youth's Companion, 203 Columbus Avenue, Boston.

Columbus Avenue Boston Maas

Moody Stricken With Heart Trouble In Kanena City

Dwight L. Moody the evangelist fell to heart trouble during a Kansas City engagement. The series was cut short and he travels to Northfield Minnesota for treatment, under care of Dr. Schauffler and C M Vining. His condition is described as critical.

Kansas Orry Dwight L. Moody Northfield Mays Schauffler C. M. Vining Union National Bank

Death of Lady Salisbury in London

Lady Salisbury wife of the British premier dies in London after a second stroke of paralysis. She was daughter of the late Hon Sir Edward Hall Alderson and married to the Marquis of Salisbury in 1857.

London Lady Salisbury Joly Tsat Edward Hall Alderson Court of Exchequer Marquis of Sslisbury

Ontario Cabinet Sets Bye-Election Dates for December

Ontario cabinet met Tuesday afternoon and decided on December 5 for nominations and December 12 for voting. Bye-elections will be held in South Ontario East Elgin North Waterloo and West Elgin.

Ontario South Ontario East Elgin North Warrloo West Elgin

Local skating season begins at Agricultural Hall

Jas Walker rents Agricultural Hall to operate skating rink this season. Mrs. William Wilton recently fractured her wrist. David Sandford of Jackson Michigan visits town noting changes since leaving Erin over thirty years ago. W Travis, son of a local resident and Orillia asylum supervisor, stays a day at home. The new OPR elevator aids farmers, cost about 1200 dollars, with a five year lease.

Walker William Wilton David Sandford Jackson Mich Sandford Erin W. Travis Travis Orillia

Bible Society meeting at Methodist Church reports address by Rev Carrathera

In Rockwood a Bible Society gathering at the Methodist Church Wednesday evening November 22 drew a large crowd. Rev. Carrathera of Toronto delivered the annual address. A commencement concert for the Pablo School is planned for Friday evening December 1.

The Bible Society Methodias Church Carrathera Toronto

Release Tale of Mr David Crowell and Dr Williams Pink Pills

An Acadian report tells how Horton Hills resident Mr. David Crowell suffered kidney disease symptoms for two years. After trying Dr Williams Pink Pills he improves rapidly, restoring appetite and ending back pain, claiming cure for two dollars and urging buyers to avoid substitutes.

David Crowell Horton N. S Acadian Wolfville N. 8 Walliama Horton Hills Gaid Existance Elt Dealera Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co Brockville Ont

Marriage Act Simplified by H P Moore Licenser

Young men and old men planning marriage are advised the new Marriage Act is simple to apply through H P Moore an assessor of marriage licenses at the Faz e Parga Office. Call before the ceremony to have the form explained. Private office and confidential service available evenings at his residence.

H. P. Moore Isayer Faze Parga

Local Marble and Granite Works Offers 20 Percent Lower Prices

J. H. Hamilton of the O'D Reliable Marble and Granites Works in Guelph announces continuation of offering the best granite and marble monuments tombs at prices guaranteed twenty percent below competitors. No agent commissions charged and expenses abstained, with services from Guelph to Urobassera.

J. H. Hamilton O'D Reliable Guelph Urobassera

Yuletide Delineator Promises Artistic Dec Magazine

The December Yuletide number of the Delineator features numerous illustrations and strong literary content from noted authors. It is touted as a leading Fanbian publication with valuable social and literary discussions. Subscription is $1.00 per year with 15 cent bingles. Orders go through local Batterick Patterne agent or Delineator Publishing Co. Toronto.

Delineator Bingle Batterick Patterne Delineator Publishing Co Toronto, Limited Richmond Btreet West Toronto Ont

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