Congregational and Episcopal Church Services Listed
Sunday and midweek services detailed for multiple congregations including Congregational, Episcopal and Catholic. Times cover Sabbath services, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and preaching across various locations near Corporation on Main Street and Lecon. The notices mention incumbents and dates for Fourth Sunday and monthly observances.
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BC Amenox
Seavicys
Babbath
Meelog
U & Lex
Bartlet
Bravices
Pracer
Iday
Mettignirt Episcopal
Corporation
Main St
Caticalic
Lecon
Sakiness
Wogm Sanday Seroot
Sundar
Rey Eatiee
Temperance efforts and the role of law
The article argues temperance supporters should not seek prohibition but use law to reinforce moral action. It contends lawmakers must curb dram shops and gambling houses while moral agencies foster virtuous thought to reduce temptation.
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Friend of Temperance
Alec
Guelph and Toronto Exhibitions Show Record Attendance
The Guelph and Toronto exhibitions just closed drew much larger crowds and richer exhibits than in prior years. Directors report stronger finances enabling extensive improvements for next year, noting royal visitation as a key factor in success.
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Guelph
Torocto
Visit of the Marquis of Lime to Milton by special train
On Friday morning at 10 o'clock a special train from Toronto carried the Marquis of Lime the director and officers of the Credit Valley Railway and invited guests to Milton. About 1000 to 1100 people cheered as His Excellency alighted. A Milton company guard of honor received him. the National Anthem played. The Governor-General was welcomed by the Warden John Ramsay and Mayor Smith who escorted him to a stand in the Milton pleasure grounds. The Warden and the Mayor expressed hopes for another future visit. G. W. Allen spoke for the Credit Valley Railway. His Excellency opened the railway to the public and praised the grounds. Several local dignitaries were introduced to His Excellency and flowers were presented before the return train departed.
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Marquis of Lime
Credit Valley Railway
Toronto
Milton
Robertson
Eamsy
Smith
Halton
Ewith
Huw
Seswra
Geo. Smith
Mayon
Joseph
Brothers
Beeva
W. H. Lindsay
co-McNair
J.B. Acthites
Jno
Ezzach
Jno. Dewar
Heare -Footer
James Menzie
Dre. Harrigan
M. P
Florence
Guelph Contest and Toronto Exhibitions Reported
From our correspondent several locals attended the Guelph Contest and Toronto Industrial Exhibitions last week, with remarks of Royalty sighted. Mrs Isuse Woods of Brockville shows slight improvement but remains seriously indisposed. Dr Winn attends. The late James ONeill’s remains were laid to rest in Dublin cemetery after a well attended funeral. Potato digging is the current focus on the yearly program. the crop is magnificent. The Campbellville grist mill formerly owned by Abrey Bros has been purchased by David Wheelihan. Her Highness Princess Louise requested the firkin of batter awarded at the Guelph Central Exhibition be sent to her. the batter was made by Sr Gen Stranger of Nassagaweya. Congratulations are extended to Mrs Streogee for success and potential future royal service. Mr Jos Anderson, plasterer, sick at Hamilton, returned home near Northglengill last week, with hopes of recovery. Nassagawaya Falls Exhibition set for Friday Oct 9 at Brookville Patra.
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Larde
Guelp
Toronto
Dublin
Wall
Canorpbellvillé
Abrey Bros
Abrey Bros.,.hag
David Wheelihan
Campbellville
Hur. H
Princess Louise
Guelph Central Exhibition
Stranger
Nussagaweya
Streogee
Jos. Anderson
Hamilton
John Kennedy
Cork
Koathhball
Nassagawera Falls
Brookville
Fatal Accident in Guelph Claims Local Lumber Teamster
A teamster named James ONeil died in Guelph after a horse driven load of lumber frightened, veered toward the sidewalk, and a front wheel passed over his head. An inquest concluded the death was accidental. ONeil, about fifty, was widowed and worked hauling lumber from Sayers mill to Stewart's yard.
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Afscdoanelletrvec
Guelph
Atmateong
Carrisce Works
James O'Neil
Sayers’ Mille
Nassagewega
Stewart’s Lumber Lyard
O'Neil
Herod
J. B. Armstrong
Cattiaga Works
William Wisewell
Christopher Frank
Keown
Hugh Malone
York Road
Bid
Stalone’s
Levi Clough
Rife Range
Hooper
Armstrong
Richard Stonelxor
Ball's
Organ ‘Factory
Clough
Editor's open forum invites public discourse
The editor invites open letters on public interests while disclaiming responsibility for published opinions. Correspondents should write clearly on one side, sign with name and address for good faith, and may request anonymity for publication.
Temperance by Act of Parliament Letter to the Editor
A reader urges the Free Press to publish ensuing discussion as public minds focus on temperance by act of Parliament. The writer requests ongoing debate and consideration of legislative action.
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Free Press
Desire
Promoting Temperance and Quinine Remedies Advertised
A letter argues for the Seale Act to curb temperance issues, praising Maine Law enforcement and condemning the liquor trade. It also promotes Quinine Wine by Northrop & Lyman of Toronto as a tonic, touting its health benefits and urging readers to buy from local dealers.
The Cradle Altar and Weddings in 1879
The notice records two marriage announcements: on Sunday September 14 1879 at W F McCallum’s Georgetown residence Mrs Chas Geo Cavanagh’s wedding and on the 11th at the residence of Mr Geo Forbes Acton Hugh Ryder Esq presiding, uniting Miss Sarah Orsola McCainch daughter of Peter McCainch Esquire Esquesing with an unnamed groom.
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W. F. McCallum
Georges Town
Chas
Geo
Cavanagh
Acton
Afr
Forbes
Rev
Hobbs
Hugh Ryder
Sarah Orsola McCainch
Peter McCainch
Esquesing
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