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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1898
Page
2
Opinion piece compares Maine prohibition success with larger Canadian debate. It notes Maine’s long prohibition history, predicts a plebiscite majority, cites Ontario 1804 results, and argues that public opinion supports strict liquor laws while warning against biased reporting from Toronto World.
A Milton fair is planned for next week with events set for tomorrow. Obituaries note the death of Charles McMullan O P in Erin, a prominent township figure and Liberal supporter, leaving four sons and six daughters.
Last Friday evening Rev R J M Glassford spoke in the town hall in favor of temperance and direct taxation. Attendees from Everton and Eden Mills represented Eramous Township. discussion followed with no opposition. Rev Beaton of Everton chaired and plans for an Everton meeting were announced. A temperance address by Glassford at a Guelph meeting and a Friends Church missionary entertainment from Japan were also reported.
In a brush with a thunderstorm last Thursday morning Henry Daniels narrowly escaped injury when lightning struck his plough as he sheltered in the barn. His timely departure likely saved his life. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Richard Howbend of Mareborough hosted relatives and friends. Edith V Dent of Weston visited Neasagaweya relatives. A temperance rally is planned at Brookville Thursday evening with speakers Cranston Rookwood and McLaughlin Acton. Mrs Langrill of Knatchbell is visiting Hamilton relatives.
About 800 dollars were spent on improvements at the Public School during vacation. An upcoming Hat for Enquesing Fare event on the 22nd and 23rd promises about forty prizes and a show night full of high order talent. Miss Ida Norton, initially omitted from the Educational Department list, is now certified. Three weeks ago Charles Collett and family visited his father-in-law Chas Van Allen. he then contracted typhoid and died last evening. Charles Collett was a printer with Hunter Rose & Co in Toronto and well regarded. The Raney brothers were released from Central Prison in Toronto after Judge McDougal reduced their sentence to thirty days.
A corrected notice from a correspondent in speaks about a misstatement regarding Mr. Jos. Soper of Hinteville owning Mr. A. Robertson’s farm at Eden Mille. The piece urges a large turnout for a prohibition vote on the 20th inst, arguing against direct taxation and for Canada’s unity, liberty, and law.
ConsgiLwes with Reva Pearada and Councillors Francia Clarke present. Finance committee reports accounts including Mills Watson Blark Bates Cray Oil Co printing. report adopted on motion of Francia and Clark. A petition from ratepayers to widen Main Street sent to next meeting. Williams granted permit to enlarge Mill Street premises if by laws complied with. Drain on Mill Street approved for immediate work.
In Halton county a plebiscite on prohibition showed strong support with a county majority of 1398 and Ontario tally over 80 000. The last municipal vote confirmed prohibition favored, as towns including Georgetown Milton and Trafalgar posted large margins. If supporters mobilize Thursday the final ratio may swing further.
Kinoston Jamaica Sept 16 A hurricane described as the worst in a century devastated the West Indies. Barbadoes suffered rain destroying crops and roads while St Vincent and Guadstone faced unparalleled loss of life and property. Out of 41 000 people in St Vincent 300 killed 20000 injured and homeless. Floods waves and destroyed provisions left many starving. Shipping along the cyclone track was greatly impeded.
Ontario officials say the Dominion elections act sections on closing taverns and prohibiting corrupt practices apply to the plebiscite. Penalties include up to 100 dollar fines and imprisonment for selling liquor on election day. The Deputy Attorney-General affirms all bare markets must close to avoid doubt.
Jas Hanlon of Paslinch reports the loss of a barn and its contents. The incident description lists damaged structures and personal property, with details of fire or collapse events and affected belongings. Local authorities investigated the scene and advised on insurance and recovery steps.
A local Echo report touts Dr Williams Pink Pills for general weakness and related ailments. It recounts a Bright farmer Mr Wm Elliott praising the pills after a marked recovery from fainting spells and weakness, claiming a gain of fifteen pounds after eight boxes. The ad-like piece promotes the medicine as strengthening blood and nerves and advises purchase details.
A Globe letter by George E. Casey MP urges a full nationwide vote on the September plebiscite. It argues the issue surpasses Parliament elections, asking Canadians to decide on major social and political changes and to vote with mature judgment while rejecting party triumphalism.
Listing of fabric types with widths and specials. Imperial Saltings in six shades 54 inches wide at special 4oc. Fancy Boucle Suiting 42 inches wide special 400 600 75c. Vigeros Suitings five shades 42 inches wide 9oc. Armure Suitings four inches wide special 75c. Black All-Wool Coating Serge 44 to 48 inches wide special 45 350 90c. Ten new Black Silk and Wool designs 44 inches wide. Blouse Silks many patterns in stock this week with 50c 65c 75c 85c. Black Silks and Peau de Soie at 75c 85c and more.
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