Notes and Comments From The Acton Free Press 1890
The Acton Free Press outlines editorial notes on Canadian politics in the Empire, Twain’s Cosmopolitan piece, and social issues such as prohibition and militia regulation. It reports on Canadian rail and telecom sentiment toward government ownership, pulp and paper industry claims favoring Canadian newsprint, and an article by Mr. Sheldon on business methods. It covers local events at Oakville fair, Methodist and church activities, and Ontario copper mining interest with price changes and investor activity.
Kruger's Ultimatum Signals Imminent War
Pretoria reports a Boer ultimatum to British envoy demanding withdrawal of all British troops from the Transvaal border within 48 hours. If not met by tomorrow at five, further troop landings will be deemed an act of war and hostilities begin at once.
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Lonnox
London
Pretoria
Conyngham Greene
South Africa
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Boach Africa
Cape Town
Transvaal
Local residents report health and house updates
Teacher Graham recovered enough to resume duties after a brief illness. Postmaster and merchant Mr Betts is improving and expanding his store and residence. Mr Richard Shostill, sr. sustained a badly hurt leg a week ago while freeing a horse from the mire as the animal trampled and struck him with its foot.
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Graham
Betts
Richard Shostill
Township notes and town events summaries
The Council overspent on a new store for the Council Chamber and plans to buy furniture to match the stove. The Township fair drew a fair crowd though stock showed well, while hall exhibits were meagre. Rain reduced concert attendance and some felt the program did not justify a large turnout. H. P. Moore of Acton spoke to Glen Williams Epworth League last Thursday, with his son EB J Moore delivering an acceptable solo "Under the Wing."
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Herald
Waa
H. P. Moore
Acton
Glenwilliams Epworth League
EB. J. Moore
Hie Winge
Rockwood Fair Attendees Laud Prominent Speaker
A number from Rockwood attended the fair on Wednesday. Mr R Clancy of Rockwood preached an excellent sermon at the Methodist Church and is seen as a rising Canadian figure returning soon to Toronto Medical College. Grain and chicken thefts worry farmers. visits by Mr and Mrs Nellis of Guelph and Ramshaw family occur in nearby towns.
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Meadowville
Milton
Oakville
Knox Church
Methodia
Sandsy
Milton Methodists
A. P. Gillespie
Pennsylvania
U. P
Mansewood
Z. A. Moore
Zion Tabernacle
Hamilton
Rockwood
R. Clancy
Methodist
Clancy
Canada
Toronto Medical College
Trihiaf
Nellis
Guelph
Banday
A. Ramshaw
Mises Ramshaw
Acton
James Ramshaw
Lonyville
Ruth McWilliams Weds W Rogers At Home of Father
On Wednesday evening at seven, Ruth McWilliams wed W Rogers of Clear Lake Iowa at her father’s home with Rev J K Godden officiating. Little Agnee Marshall served as maid of honor. Maggie Mise and W McWilliams were attendants. After the ceremony a dinner for a hundred and more was served. the couple left Monday for their Iowa home.
Erin Fair dates and local notes from Crowded county
A mix of agricultural and village items: potato shipments from Hilleborg and Batardey, a 1000 bag lot at 43 cents, dental college trip for Jas Carbery and Will Conboy, Caledon West property protections, Erin Fair set for October 10 and 20, Smith of Guelph's ventures, a $350 offer on an item, Mrs Comstock and daughter from Alpens visiting Erin and heading to New York, Erin village lighting contract for $2400 yearly, a runaway team near Thompson farm, and a drowning scare near Wood's store with Mr Packer narrowly escaping.
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Hilleborg
Jas Carbery
Smith
Guelph
New York
Erin
Desgle
Ontarket
Tucker
Thompson
Tooker
Mr. Wood
Mr. Packer
Pink Pills praised by elderly Baptist leader for kidney relief
An Upper Bravoh figures its a gentle man of repute testifies to Dr Williams Pink Pills curing long kidney trouble and rheumatism. He recounts buying multiple boxes, lifelong health gains, and urges purchases from Brookville Ont with the trade mark on each wrapper. He credits divine guidance and medical aid for renewed strength.
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Brigawator
Bolonion Meldrum
Eng
Upper Bravoh
Lynenburg Co
Sgeiculturaliat
William
Dr. Williams' Medicine Co
Brookville
Ont
Dr Kings New Discovery and New Life Pills Praise
A Hannibal citizen reports Typhoid fever and pneumonia relief after using Dr Kings New Discovery. He credits the medicine with restoring health and strength and recommends it for throat and lung trouble. Also touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for energy and bodily power at 25 cents a bottle.
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J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
J. D. Makeo
Dr. King
J. D. McKea
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