Multiple 19th century nuptials listed in Rockwood and Streetaville
In Rockwood and nearby towns several weddings are recorded. George Holton wed Miss A Dyer. Miles Francis Hawilteny and John Boughner partner in a Hamilton Niagara Falls match. John McCausland of American Express marries Tene Blair. Orange R Church ties with Lena May Watson in Streeterville.
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Olton—Dyer
Rockwood
Ray
W. Holden
George Holton
A. Dyer
Doucunye
Haxwinton
Porantowty
Concade
K.on
John Boughner
Hamilton
Miles Francis Hawilteny
McGavatand—Buiain
Thanksgiving Day Date Change Aimed At Earlier Holiday
The Acton Free Press notes protests against late Thanksgiving and reports the government fixed Thanksgiving Day for Thursday October 19. The move seeks an earlier holiday midway between Labor Day and Christmas, to give relief to workers with scarce holidays.
Sheep killed by dogs hit Mottawanags area totals rise
Notes report up to eight thousand dollars in sheep losses in Mottawanags Township and nearby, with Henry Wiggins’s 87 sheep among the heaviest losses. Township by law will pay two thirds of destroyed animals’ value, funded by a dog tax. Also mentions political appointments and Asian powers’ shifts in naval affairs.
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Mottawanags Township
Henry Wiggins
Baquesley
Herald
New Filtering Apparatus Improves Tannery Water Quality
Improvements at Beard and Co include a pumping system with 800 gallons per minute capacity fed by a 10 inch main from a 17 000 gallon tank. A new filtering bed removes color and odor from stream water, costing about 6000 to 7000 dollars and involving large settling basins and four metal pipes. The project aims to lessen nuisance to nearby property owners and is described as larger than any similar Canadian plant.
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Beardmore& Co
Canada
Tse
Trade Boom in Dominion August 1899 Surges
Orrawi reports August 1899 Dominion trade up $0,017,000 from 1898 with imports rising over $3,000,000 and exports up nearly $6,000,000. Customs revenue for September hits $2,611,050, a jump of $524,900 from 1898, marking an unprecedented monthly rise.
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Orrawi
Dominion
Department of Customs
Canaha
Customs Department
Fine Show of Live Stock at Milton Fair
The Milton fair opened under favorable autumn weather with large attendance from county and distant cities. Horses formed a premier display with many light carriage teams and drivers well represented. Exhibits covered stock, poultry, vegetables, fruit, and a bustling Main Hall showcased fancy work, honey, dairy, and crafts. Fakers were barred, Milton Band provided music, and the evening concert was a success.
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Toronto
Hamilton
Milton Band
Sabbath complaints mark town debate in weekly Herald
Citizens and officials argue over Sunday observance as shops operate and a Grand Trank service is noted. A watchman arrives for Credit bridge repairs while harvest home services, Sunday School rallies, and a county association president speak at local churches.
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The
Herald
Grand Trank
Foros
Ridiculous Patent Remedies Flood A Noted Ad Page
A jumbled advertisement listing Dr Kling's New Life Pills and Booklen’s Arnica Salve promises cures for headaches nerves blood and health for 25 cents. It touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy, claims guaranteed relief, and credits J D McKee Drugstore with sales in baroque misspelled prose.
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Dr. Kling
J. D. Mokes Draggint
R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Sputh
Aiken
America
J.D. McKee Droggiat
Wheat Growing in Manitoba Brings Threshing Insight
A Manitoba letter from September 1890 discusses looming threats to harvests such as frost and hail, the progress of threshing, and how modern equipment reduces work. It notes low threshing costs, the rise of elevators, and the bustling activity as oats and wheat are moved to granaries, with farms relying on portable outfits and steam engines.
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Manitoba
Udian Head
Hia Loas
Ontario
Jevaty
Brook
Ass Hall
Acton
After Effects of the Fever in Merriton Village
Mrs. Williams Angle of Merriton relates recovery from typhoid fever after weak nerves and weight loss. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, reporting improved sleep, heart stability, appetite, strength, and overall health after six boxes. The ad cites the product’s blood and nerve benefits and warns against imitations.
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Merriton
Mra
Williams Angle
Williams
Angle
Buffal
Ant
J D McKee Sells King’s New Discovery for Coughs
Local agency owner J D McKee promotes Dr King’s New Discovery claiming it cures consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis and lung ailments. Free trial bottle offered at the drug store with a guaranteed refund if not cured.
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J. D. McKee
Dr. Iking
COxturrhozone Catarrh Remedy Promises Easy Cure
Neighbor to neighbor advertisement touts COxturrhozone as an inhaled air treatment for catarrh bronchitis and asthma. Claims reach the diseased area better than sprays douches powders or ointments and offers samples by mail for $1.00 from N. C. Polson & Co Kingston Ont.
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Sannot
Grain Buyer Seeks Large Delivery at Acton Graineries
A buyer plans to deliver payment in cash at the Acton Graineries for large quantities of grain, offering the highest market price available.
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Acton
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James Sutherland
North Oxford
Geoffrion
House of Commons
Pekin
London
Japan
Corea
Ronesia
Port Arthur
Manchauria
China
Beardmore
John M. Bond
Guelph
Bootaman
Liverpool
J. H ‘Harailton
Parchaers
Halton County Fair
Georgetown
Frouatu Owen Canapa
D Vis & Lawrence Co., Ltd
Booklen
Eternity
Spain
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Cavans
Corps
Perry
Davin
Acta
Perry Davies
Tue D. & L
Davis & Lawrence Co., Ltd
Puslinch
Aberfoyle
Opt
Eramosa
Rookwood
World’s Fair
Rookton
Oat
Erin
For
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Montreal
Davis & Lawrence
Hb Co., Limited
Bella Sele
R. V. Pierce
Dr. Pierce
Golden
Riccee Golden
A. F. Movrothy
New York
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Allaire
Clwes HoriCk and
Perry Davis & Son
Ceat Davis & Lawrence Co
Wale Prop
Perry Davis
Hoffuga-Drag-Co
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Universal Perfume Co
Equity Chambera
Adelaide
Ripe
Renee
Vigoreaux
Reseda
Union
Cattonades
Thomas C. Watkins
PB Rank Dowler Co
Cuelph’s
Robert Noble
R, Noble
J.C. Hill
J.G. Hill
D. E. MacDonald
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Golden Lion
Northern
Sportsman's Paradise
Muskoka Lakes
Huntsville
Georgian Bay
Magenetawan, Peteran
Cabocon Severn
Lake of Bays
Moon River Bay Sound
Midland -Haliburton North Bay
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Holmes
Dickson
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Pasar
Agt
A. T. Brown
Mill Street
Meer Sg
Xee
Natisfaction
Globe Optical GO
Yonge Street
H. Radsham
Farna Tran Mit Village
Kalary
Toa Bradley-Ganethon Co, Limited
Brantford
J. H. Dewny
Lamb Astray
Kinnard
Buadlex-Garretson Co., Limited
Suap
Brapley-Garretson Co., Limited
Young Street
Matthews
Jas
Firstbrook
Church Street
Te Free Presa
Sample Paatera and Cos
H. P. Moore
Esquesing
Baquogjog
Conn
Halton
Acton Station
Kinnard Brob
Acton P. 0
Luke Brothers Company
International Nurseries
Chicago
Wellington County
Osprings
H. Swackgammer
Ospringe
Oro
Torneon
Brunswick Avenues
SAIR
Patrick Ese
Buffalo
Church and
Guelph Atreets
Guelph Street
Alex
Ramshaw
Seeldonce
W. H. Denny
Young Be
Thorp
C.T.R
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J. Thorp
J. OC. Matthews
Acton Bakery
J. B. Matthews
Thandie the
Weslan's Bread
JC. Mattbrews
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