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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 14, 1899

Page

2

Rumors Manifold in London and Ottawa Circulate Across Canada

Reports from London and Ottawa touch on a potential Alaskan boundary settlement affecting ports on Lynn Canal and Pyramid Harbor, with the U S gaining fishing rights for New England. Parallel chatter notes German Paris Exposition interest, Welsh emigration to Canada, and police measures against traveling tramps. Local obituaries and social visits close the item.

London Canada Lynn Canal Pyramid Harbor United States New England

Marriage Act Simplified by Application to Moore at Fane Office

Old men intending marriage are told the new act is simple. Applicants should apply to H. P. Moore at the Fane Parse Office a few days before the ceremony. Private offices offer confidential arrangements and discreet evenings for suitors.

H. P. Moore Fane Parse Call Underhill & Sissman Markham

Dreyfus Guilty Verdict Stir Global Reactions

Rennes court convicts Dreyfus of treason, ten years in prison. Crowds cheer army, appeals proceed to Military Court of Appeal and Court of Cassation. London, Paris, and Berlin react with anger and condemnation, calling the verdict a grave injustice and warning of wider tensions.

Rennes Rept Dreyfus Military Court of Appeal Court of Cassation Loxpon Reones Romea London Transvaal France Republic England Music Halle Palace Theatre Groane Hinses The Daily Mail Franco Daily Graphic Anga Daily Chronicle Moeroier Daily News Morning Post Dreyfas Daily Telegraph Spain Standard Timea Europe America Paris Temps Limehouse

Fall wheat seeding completion noted with strong local yields

Fall wheat seeding in the vicinity is near completion with a higher average yield than in previous years. Local news describes residents visiting relatives and expected church services while noting illnesses and recoveries at home.

Ontario D. McKeown Lottie Cann Gee, Cann E. Plummer Eden Mills Methodist Hare W. Lamba Wesley Murray Master Wesley Gray W. Y. Gray H. Brand Eramosa

Township council to finalize payments on extensive gravel and bridge work

At its last meeting the council ordered the treasurer to pay numerous entries for gravel, culverts, bridges, and road work. Accounts list Donald McKay, James McMenemy, Archibald D. Cooper, Angus Ferguson, John McPherson, Thomas Anderson, and others for hauling, graveling, repairing abutments, and drainage on various town lines and lots in Trafalgar and Chinguacousy. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 18.

Donald McKay Aravel Alex. Bindair James McMenemy Cooper'a Bridge Samuel Moluro Robert McMenomy George Campbell William Tost Bolta Glocwillimman O Archibald D. Cooper Cooper's Bridge Thomas Anderson Thomas. Anderson Donald ,McKay Isrevere R. J. Whaley Trafalgar Jacob Johnson Con HMO Ford Neeeseeses Daniel Neilson Daniel Norston Con. B James E. Campbell Angus Ferguson Glenwilliam’s Cooper’s Bridge Hunt DHA John McPherson Norval Meat Credit Bridge James Brown Walter Lawson John McPharson Channel of Credit William McCandless Municipal World Coltor John Watkins Pathmaster Chingnaconty Thomas Cunningham Lathan T. Stull Hia R. D. Warren James Clark G. H. Kennedy Dr. Lowry Guelph John McBradden Hiram Graham R. Kickley H. T. Ross W. Thompson W. Thompson, Per Pathmaster, 2 Days Shoveling Beavol Robert. McPhorson Ayers BO Roboreson Bros Alex, Holmes Sresesenseeseerrers Robertson Bros Nassagawoya BNO Bud Robert Sprowl Glenlawson James Roas Joe Hubert McPherson Thomas Billott Brave Isensesvivees Gravelling Robert Thompson Erin Campbell Thomas Cameron Alex Alex. Campbell Aide Road Srncon BTA Cor Dewieiens Mra Robert McPherson Jamon Clark Bono Tol

Laxa-Liver Pills Promoted For Liver Troubles

A vintage advertisement promotes Laxa-Liver Pills as a cure for liver troubles biliousness jaundice and yellow eyes claiming quick relief and curative powers. The copy emphasizes reliable results and general health benefits.

Esquesing Township Fair date change and notes

The Esquesing Township Fair directors met and moved the date from September 20 to October 4 to avoid Brampton Fair on the 26th. They reported encouraging prospects, a large exhibit expected, and a liberal prize for a Band Cow petition. Canal reduced rail rates will apply. 1899 fair hopes high for exhibit and attendance.

Ray George Richardson James Harris Guelph Halton Featherstone Toronto Methodies Jas. Hollinrake England Thos. Wharton, Jr Cleveland Ohio Eaquesinog Brampton Herald

Agricultural Exhibitions Interest Free Press Readers

A list of upcoming agricultural exhibitions with locations in Halton Milton Esquesing Georgetown and others. Dates span Sept and Oct across Ontario towns including London Ottawa Brantford Walkerton Guelph Woodstock Paris Berlin Blora Palaloy Brampton Goderich Fergus Harriston Galt Stratford and Rookwood along with a World’s Fair in Rockton and Erin event days.

Halton Milton Blora Centre Bruce Palaloy Peel Brampton North-Western Goderich Wellington Fergus W. Wellington Harriston South Waterloo Galt North Perth Stratford Pealinch Aberfoyle Eramosa Rookwood Rockton Erin

Dominion Bank civil suit loses appeal in Divisional Court

The $60 000 civil suit against Dominion Bank failed in the Divisional Court after an earlier dismissal by Judge Betreat. The court ruled it could not override the trial judge's discretion and noted missing witnesses at the first application. The piece then shifts to testimonials for Dr. King's New Discovery and Electric Bitters, touting cures for consumption and skin ailments, with ads from J D McKee and Wamnick & Co.

Tononto Bopt Luther Lutz Thone W. O. Wamnick & Co Shelby, N.C J.D. McKee D. B. Cargill Washita I. T Mra. Brower

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