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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
5
Prices paid to farmers for wheat at Manitoba country points slide to 530 to 603 as outside markets decline. Wheat deliveries have increased while quality remains dry and above average for the year.
Canada may claim the largest joint stock company in the world as every subscriber to the Family Herald and Weekly Star in Montreal is a shareholder. One dollar buys dividends via a unique plan that increases the paper to 24 pages and 192 columns while sending subscribers two titled pictures, Battle of Alma and Pussy Willows.
Wallace House landlord McGibbon becomes president of a new hockey club. Curling rink manager will be paid 100 for the season five nights weekly. George and Neil Patterson buy out G E Bousfield's butchering business. A charity concert for Milton band is set for Friday December 8. Non resident pupils pay 10 per term plus 1 for a language course at public school. Deer hunters brought home fourteen deer. W S Hall of Hornby plans to move to Redlands, California, selling a Esquesing farm to John Wrigglesworth for 5 000. the farm has 100 acres. Reformer notes Britain's deer fields cover 6 400 square miles and Canada’s coal fields over twelve times that area. An ad promotes Catarrhozone inhalation treatment for catarrh and related conditions at 1.00, with trial kit 100 stamps to Kingston Ont.
Early despatches from Ladysmith report a stout garrison and potential relief by General Osoury with a 17 000 to 19 000 strong force including naval brigade and attached battalions. Kimberley division preparations loom as Methuen leads about 15 000 troops toward the Orange River line.
Ottawa November 21 Col Matthew Aylmer Adjutant General discusses Canada's Transvaal war role He notes a month of drill and rifle practice before deployment and dismisses claims of garrison duty He predicts about 100000 men needed for a decisive result and says troops will likely train in Cape Town before action.
The Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union plans its next meeting at the Agricultural College in Guelph starting Wednesday evening December 6 and ending Friday afternoon December 8. It outlines past cooperative experiments in Agriculture Horticulture Economic Botany and Building/loomulture with detailed crop data and announces speakers including Gov T Powell and several professors and officials. A centennial observance, a fat stock show visit, and travel arrangements on the Ontario railways are noted with invitations to all interested in advancing agriculture.
Sir William Dawson, former Principal of McGill University, died early Sunday morning in Monragan after more than a year of illness. Surrounded by family he remained mentally active until near the end, with news of his death a surprise to the public.
The Youths Companion presents a unique 1900 calendar with an oval centerpiece titled A Dream of Summer flanked by artistic figures. Larger than prior calendars, it serves as home ornament and art. It is published exclusively by the Companion and offered free with new subscriptions at 1000.
Dwight L. Moody, famed evangelist, fell ill with heart trouble while preaching to large crowds at Convention Hall in Kansas City Kansas. His engagements are halted and he travels home to Northfield Massachusetts in the care of Dr. Schanffler and C. M. Vining. The illness is described as critical.
Lady Salisbury wife of the British premier dies in London after a prolonged illness. She suffered a second stroke of paralysis in July and passed away today. She was daughter of Sir Edward Hall Alderson and married to the Marquis of Salisbury in 1857.
Ontario Cabinet decided on December 5 nominations and December 12 voting for provincial byes. Elections will be held in South Ontario East Elgin North Waterloo and West Elgin.
Jas Walker rents Agricultural Hall to operate skating rink this season. Mrs William Wilton recently fractured her wrist. David Sandford of Jackson Michigan visited town, noting many changes since leaving Erin over thirty years ago. W Travis eldest son of local resident and Orillia asylum supervisor spent time at the old home. OC P R station elevator serves farmers, costing about 1200 dollars with a five year lease to repay.
A large crowd attended a Bible Society meeting at the Methodists Church in Rockwood on Wednesday evening November 22. Rev. 8 Carrathera of Toronto gave the annual address. The report notes a commencement concert for the Pablo School will be held Friday evening December 1.
Horton Nova Scotia resident Mr. David Crowell describes a two year battle with kidney disease and fatigue. After trying doctors and failing, he credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring appetite back to health and eliminating back pain. The report notes purchase options and cautions against substitutes.
Young men and older suitors are told the Marriage Act is simple to apply for through H. P. Moore, marriage license examiner at the Free Parks Office. Call days before the ceremony to learn the steps. Private, confidential service. evening residence available.
J. H. Hamilton of the O D Reliable Marble and Granite Works in Guelph announces continued high quality granite and marble monuments tombs at prices guaranteed twenty percent below rivals. No agent receives commissions. expenses not allowed.
The December issue of the Delineator titled the Yuletide Number is praised as highly artistic with numerous illustrations. It is described as a leading fanbian publication offering literary content from well known authors and strong social discussions. Subscription is $1.00 yearly with single copies at 15 cents, order via Batterio Patent or Delineator Publishing Co Toronto.
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