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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1898
Page
2
A Halton Milton election protest will be tried at Milton on Thursday the 28th inst. The electric lighting by-law will be voted upon Friday November 4. News notes road, pavement plans, and local economic moves.
The Halton election is advertised in Milton for Thursday October 27 before Justices Oalier and McLellan. The White farm of four hundred acres at Morton sold to Paul Campbell of Toronto who will reside there part of each year. The autumn assizes for Halton opened March 3 before Chief Justice Sir William Ralph Meredith. The grand jury, including Wa McLicod of Georgetown, foregane in presentment, praised the jail cleanliness and recommended separating a section for aged poor to keep them from criminals. docket contained only two exense cases: Mary Hannava, Frederick W Barber and John Hilts, non suit for possession of real estate. Shilton Wallbridge & Martino for defendants. J McKinnon vs The Manchester Fire Insurance Co. Action for damages from fire to premises at Acton. Transferred to Toronto.
Mr William Trotter returned home after a month away with friends in Hamilton and other points. A pine stump measuring 11 feet diameter was logged at lot 4a. Anniversary services were held at St David's Campbellville on Oct 9 led by Rev Mr Carrie of Belmont. Murray Crawford plans to stock his lake with 000 trout in a week from Br George. The death of Charles Rawton at 68 after long illness was noted with burial at the Hban ozer cemetery. Pallbearers were Taylor Easterbrook Miller Diamond Husband and Locker. burial by Rev Dr Scanlan. Mr and Mrs Thomas Wilson visiting son Dr L H Wilson at Armada Michigan. Nassagaweya and Nelson residents attended Milton and Pueback shows. Nassagaweya Fall Show slated for October 18 at Campbellville.
Crowded church week with Epworth League decorations and Harvest Sermon by Rev. D Sharpe. Local visits include Rev Amos Tovell and Mrs Tovell traveling to Toledo Ohio, and Mr Wetherall visiting his sister at Mr Marshall’s. Several residents and visitors from Miller, Winterbourne, Rainham Centre and Barcelona noted. hunting party returns with game.
Acton residents and visitors appear in a long column of personal notes. The piece lists travels and hosts from Toronto to Hamilton and Milwaukee, mentions deaths and funerals, school and church events, and notes on hunting seasons, militia changes, and postage rules.
The forty seventh Fall Fair of the Erin Agricultural Society will be at Erin village on Thursday and Friday October 15 and 14. A grand dance will be held in Temperance Hall featuring Agnes Fortes James Vox and J H Cameron. Delegates support Hon J M Gibson to fill the late John Craig’s seat.
Scattered notes report Milton election trial planned for the 27th and the receipt of invitations. James Kennedy prepares for rebuilding after a lightning and fire strike, Chas Laaby of Acton gains a contract. a barn will not be rebuilt until spring. At Home event by the Epworth League drew a large crowd with music and readings. Speight Brady completed a new gasoline engine to aid in emergencies and fulfill orders.
Mia Adam Hart of Groton recounts a battle with a cold that morphed into consumption. Four doctors gave up hope, but she trusted prayer and tried Now Discovery for Consumption and Coughs and Colds. After eight bottles she recovered, praising the remedy and noting stores offer guaranteed refunds.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as essential for perfect health by purifying blood and powering nourishment. It claims many people owe their lives to the medicine and urges continued use to keep the system healthy, noting Hood's Pills as a companion remedy.
An article fragment promotes a liquid remedy for kidney disease claiming it dissolves the hard substance in kidneys. It urges belief in a Midway product sold by A. T. Brown and cites a testimonial from Mr. S. L. Crandell of Port Perry about sudden deafness following a cold.
OK sala lot 81 con awoye contain ing 108 acres Adjoini aK den Ais 8 miles from Guelph In good state of on atten tion wall watered and fenced Will sell cheap Terms to suit purchaser Apply to R J MONABA dcton or W Oo Plammer on the premises eden Mille P.O.
Multiple listings describe 100-acre Lot 96, Concession 3 near Acton with cultivated land, a concrete house, barn, stables, wells, and orchard, offered on terms. Additional ads note half lot near Erin, a large stone house with bank barn, and well approach. Also promoting two-storey Willow Street brick residence and a bundle of discounted books from Bradley-Garretson Co. Limited Toronto.
The notice touts sterling silver watches for boys with cases matching the gold designs. It claims the timepieces promote punctuality at school and elsewhere and lists prices from 2.75 to 9.00 for accurate timekeeping.
Advert promotes Perfect Emulsification with superior nutritive properties and absence of inert emulsifying agents. It touts palatability permanence strength and preparation elegance while offering men and women tan and black shoes in all shapes and styles at very low prices.
A promotional note highlights extensive linen displays from Bleached Damaska to Napkins and Towels. It touts low prices on unbleached tabling pure linens and Bath Towels, plus various linen textiles such as Towellings, Huckabacks, and embroideries. The store promises strict cash terms and one price.
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