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fftfe f t h oyr eyeslgt preserve yoir spectacle stock at geo ftyndrt the largest in town an optometer for testing the aighu all kinds of spectacle repaired gpecucles from 2c- upwards give us a call when you want a pair geohynds acton ont the weeks f 41 i- i i j m pernlev will kren stock during season fcfttll supply of stk vwukhkiks aiilyihii hruitx iavo your onion at oucc tuc lbwrcst ami best sorted stock of cok- fkctionfhy ui town cheap korctpi mm domestic frj1ts canned goods finest c1uars in the i aritet j m frrnley tiirrspvt mousing jm 8 1886s crumbs for breakfast provided by the ever thoughtful free press reporters voiloh are prtndpa ly looal and all j xntores ing j defeouve crossing a week ago last sabbath a young lady stepped into one of the at knox church when of tho morning service eda serious accident tho worthy chairman sidewalk committee band school examination of the was held on friday examination at leslie the semiannual pupils of leslies school 2oth ult and was fairl i well attended by preutb and friends cf the pupils the ohildren acquitted the iselves exceedingly well and with great on dit to their pains taking teacher miss 3ella gordon the 5ft wp rakinqs loles in the crossing leaving at the close ind narrowly escap- we understand thai of the street and as the matter iu school is m a flourisliin iii this ib piusiou court day raspberries are uow on the market the athxxtte wants a brass band for erin now complete arrangements for civic holiday excursion there was no meeting of the couucil on tuesday evening the mercury was up to 80 in the churches on sunday the iftreurif brags about the size of the burdocks on guelphs streets mr p thurston is building an addi- ticuito his residence on church street 2 new mown hay is the pervading perfuw of the country haj ing has just beguij hereabouts a sabbath school social will beheld in the3rick church this evening an enjoy able time is anticipated the plank floors iu the dominion house sheds have been relaid with first- cla metal of fine broken stone and gravel an interesting adv from mcleod auderson 4 co georgetown announcing a great cheap sale will appear in our next issue as previously announced the congre gation of knox church will meet this eveu- ing for the purposed making a call to a minister a meeting of the crescent lacrosse clnb will be beld iu the council chamber on friday evening a full attendance is desirable arrangements have been completed for the holding of the annual st john temperance camp in georgetown about the middle of august short sermons are therule now the minister who reads the signs of the times or the state of the mercury is the gui who isthe popular man the weather of the past week has been the warmest of the season the mercury has spent most of ats time night and day in the icinity of the nineties mr john mckinnon of lot 25 con 6 near acton raised one of the finest barns in the country lastweek it is one of the largest too being 60x90 feet in size midsummer motto for preachers jdur- ualiots and oarber cut it hort in the case of the latter this applies to both their customers hair and their own re marks ircjwi the crdmpton corset co bylaw in berlin granting them 1000 yearly for ten y vara wks carried on monday by a very large iiiajority also the debenture tniawef 51200o r i f on 1ridj morning last about four oclock the stable of mr hugh ryder was destroyed by fire the fire was clearly the work jf an incendiary loss about 100 insurance s50 condition and the chiefly of interest heterogeneous items to the initiated but ur among other matters of interest which areaiiavoidably crowded out of this ismie is a letter on eule by a lc it first page of ireland and home will appear on the iiext issue a normal bible class for the study of the sabbath school lesson has been instituted methbdist church by eev k phil- the fclass will meet iu the lecture edrresday evening at 8 pm sutton a retired machinist residing in guelpli committed suicide lasfj in th lips rooml each tharlea trustees will act wisely in retaining the present teachers servic is com watering the streets the excessive dust on the principal streets lately has led ur merchants and citizens on these streets to think more seriously than eyer before about adopting some plan by which he dust would be effectively kept under control we under stand that mr w e smith is prepared to secure the apparatue necessary and un dertake the proper pejrf rmance of the work at a fair remuneration a small fee per day or week from each person enjoying the benefit of streets well v atured will secure the practical operation of the scheme and we believe all interested are willing to contribute equitably ior tho advantages derived if called upon do so imprisoned inspector brothers cjf milton last week waited upon mrs f sanderson with a warrant for her commi ment for nonpay ment of a fine imposed for violation of the scott act the lady lowever proceeded to resist arrest vigorously and her two sons and her daughter dso took a hand in the fight in their moth srs interest the inspector was choked ind bruised pretty badly but he held to h s pnsonerand with the assistance of const ble cochrane finally succeeded in lodgiugji r in gaol he also arrested thos saudeison and his sister sarah for interfering w ith him in the dis charging of his official luty by the des perate resistance of 1 erself and family mrs sanderson was si bjected to harsher treatment than the gal ant inspector would willingly inflict the officers of acton ijodge i oof the officers of actcn lodge ioof for thecurreut half year were installed at the regular meeting last friday eeuiug by bro h p moore di gm assisted by bro b craine pg a i follows bro i francis j g jos a speigm ng j tellis hs h p moore fs j e mcgar in treas it murshall rsng h h wordefo lsngj i n molam rsvg thos marshall lsvc w williamsj war geo havdl con jas mclam bs3 a e nicklii lss alex durno ig j p wordei og i francis c lap j e mcgar in rep to gl the lodge is enjoyiu a very satisfactory degree- of prosperity at present the annual decoration day will be observed iu the course of a couple pf weeks j r i i 7 monflay evening by shooting himself in the liead with a revolver sutton was a bere sufferer from a painful and incurable of exactly half a mi e disease we are iu receipt of a press badge from the committee of management of the great internation d saugerfest to be held in berlin on telltn 12tbaud 13th of august an attractive programme- is presented choruses with from 000 to 800 voices will be given while shaving cordovan vamps at moores tannery last saturday mr win smith foreman of the finishing depart ment inflicted an ugljtgash across hisleft wrist dr lowry was called hi and stitch ed and dressed the wound and mr smith will likely be ableto go lb work again in a few days ike adlress labels which may be found week after week on the fiiek pbess will be very interes ting reading for a large number of our subsi iribers hundreds of them read the dates hereon with satisfaction but many hundreds mpre can have very little of that feeli ng so long as the labels bear the dates they do rev f swan bockwood preached at the two appointments crewsons and the 1 brick addled to bookwood circuit of the methodist church last sunday his ser mons were saruest and well received un til further lotiee the hours for service will be the irick 230 pmt and crewsons 630 pm ei icb sunday with its issue of june 26 home deeoralion sompletes its first volume in all thirteei numbers have appeared and so admirably has the journal met a public wantthat its fortnightly appearance has been welco ned by an enthusiastic and ever increasing circle of readers the moat prominent characteristic is- the practical tone of all the recommendations for bouse furnishing and fancy work a secbjt the success of ruby the artist is o ring to the very fine photos be snakes ji etropolitan studio acton s a commendable project in effecting proposed lmprovgments in his flour mill mr harey will blunder the necessity of running o f his pond and we ore informed ftiat an effort is on foot to have the pond cleared of logs and stumps while tie water is low in order to render boating less dangerous and moie enjoyable it is hoped thjit all iut srested and citizens generally should be v oil assist in this en terprise and endeavor to have the work suc cessfully accomplish d two or three teams with a dozen oi so of men would rid the entire pond of ob itructions dangerous to boating in a day or two the water will be drawn off about th 15th inst and upon that day the work proposed should be com menced no inland own enjoys a more beautiful expanse of i are spring water so readily accessible to a 1 and the above work only requires tp be daie to render boating safe for all for the wc ter is always smooth and placid from th s foot of the pond to i mr waldies shore there is a direct course assurances have been given that quiie a number of new boats will be pnt on tlie pond if cleared as suggested and a substi intial boathousewith accommodation for al will be erected a bathhouse too is spc ken of and this would be a boon for the wat r is of the most pure and healthful character for intelligent and general cdnsidora ion of the matter a meeting of all interest ed will be held in the town hall next monday evening wedding bells there was a large and fashionable as semblage at st mark s church on wednes day morning at eight oclock to witness the marriage nuptia s of miss maggie third daughter of the late jesse ketcnutn to the rev george 3 bull of niagara falls south the ceremony was perform ed by the rev g a bull father of the groom assisted by the rev a henderson rector of st marks c hurch mr seneca g ketchum gave tha bride away miss nan ketchum and m ss bull of hamilton sisters of the contracting parties acted as bridesmaids and mes srs harry and rich ard bull as groomsmen after the cere mony the guests as embled at the resi dence of the brides nother 1st avenue where an at horns was held till 10 oclock when the wedded couple left per cpb for owen sou id where they will take the steamer fir the upper lakes they carry with ther i the best wishes of a host of- friends forth sir future happiness and prosperity in thn world the esteem in which the bride is held was evidenced by the numerous app ropnate elegant and costly presents of wh ch she was the re cipient orangeviue advertiser the con tracting parlies are fl ellknown to many of onr citizens rev mr bull officiated in gt albaus church h sre during the absence in england of the inc ambent b6v w j pigott bai a coupl of years ago and won many friends i a acton the free ta extends sibceri congratulations worth reading by all the first was a great dy for acton crowds of people biggest crowd probably ever within the jimits of our little town no mishaps no arrests no disturb ances only incident i notioodapproaohiug a row was thai ono of the youiig rouglib re ceived a little wholesome correction whioh he is generally in need of from u horny- handed son of toil for impudenj6tn the lacrosse match was rather h one sided affair the crescents being too much for their oppononts the sports ac at the driving park were of tho usual oharaoter and seemed to delight tho large crowd assembled there the worthy treasurer of the association took a graceful header from bib sulky but as he alighted square on his cranium it didnt hurt bimjmuch a contingent of happy mortals from the neighborhood of waterloo came down in a bus which was well ballasted with a supply of the favorite beverage of that sec tion of the country they put in an enjoy able day and returned early filled with happiness and lager a great base ball match will take place on the clippers grounds at the time this paper goes to press married w singlo men both parties aro practicing assiduously aud are confident of doing the others up 1 have been asked to exhibit my grace ful form clad iu the usual toggery on the diamond on that occasion aud shall proba bly do so in spite of the protestations of mrs argus who said when informed jfthe fact now look here tummas i vont have you amakiug a spectackle of yo irself down on thenrair grounds with them pipe- shank legs o yourn i i didnt reply to mrs a i seldom do when she flares up thusly i simply flee and do what i want to and then good gracious dont i catch it afterwards i wish to state parenthetically that my name is not tummas but thomas mrs a with theusual exasperating perverseness of her bex will call me by the former it would be advisable for us old fellows to insure our lives or at least get an accident insurance policy before the eventful day- and more especially so if the gait hero twirls the sphere ill tell you what it is if they tsy any gait business on us theyll get badly lft one of our young professional men re ceived a crusher the other evening it was iu this wise he has or believes he has a voice and an aptitude for singing he was gently warbling oh is there no secret place where i can hide myself away when his prosaic matteroffact landlady chimed in with hould on a minit ill take the top off the cistern for ye the singing closed somewhat suddenly and the y p m fled amidst roars of laughter they evidently did not have a yery lively time at that select very select party which took place at a private boarding- house last week at about the height of the proceedings one of our y oung bloods who is noted chiefly for lankiness and a habit of saying things one would rather have left unsaid at the wrong time blurt ed out why ive often had more fun at a funeral than this the sudden stillness that ensued was painful you could almost hear the icecream now cannot some of our euterprisiug citizens whose love for the beautiful and picturesque and interest in the attractions of our neat little town raises them above tbeing pitiful money grabbers with no thought for their surroundings take steps to have our large pond or rather acton lake thoroughly cleared out and the banks ac put in decent order so that boatiug may be a source of pleasure and healthgiving exercise the pond itself if put in proper bhape will add greatly to the tout ennemlle of the towh now just a word or so of advice ac to the crescents i understand the presi dent and vicepresident of the club- have resigned and that the secretary is about to follow suit now boys you have had a very success ful season so far and let me tell you it is owiug a great deal to the energy aud fore thought of your officers but mark my words jou will surely loose what you have giined aud public sympathy aud support in a great measure by trying to run your club without a head in such an unbusiness like way there must be i something unusually wrong wheu such enthusiastic admirers of canadas national game as the president and vice sever their connection with the club 1886 sumi lgvx henderson mcr pff rp r 1886 1 flowers e co acton thank their many friends tor the more than liberal share of trade extended to them since their opening and cordially soli it a continuance assuring them that no effort will bo spared to mnke transactions mutually beneficial loioiojoioioloioioiololoioioloioioioioioioioioiolonioioioioioioloioioloioioioloiololoioioioioloioioioioioipioioioioi oo oo oooo ooo9o oooooo d 0 00 0 00 00 00 00- our dress ooods trade this season lias been far in excess of any previous seasons business in this line we have made special efforts to meet the wishes and wants of our customers and teel flattered that our efforts oavc not been in vain we trust that in the future we shall merit a continuance of ii past favors wo shall still show the newest the nicest aud the cheapest goods iu the market the management of our millinery department being in charge of wellkuown and fully expeiienced hands needs no commendation from us tljie liberal patronage of tho ladies of acton aud surrounding country speaks for itsolt we havjs just reccivedthe lateststyles and shades for summer wear and are fully prepared to till all orders on shortest notice see our dress goods muslins mantle silks table linens prints lace allover embroideries boots and shoes groat vaficiy in mens womens odd lines ginghams carpets cretonne curtains corsets allover laoes etc parasols etc gra y white cottons at bed rock prices oo eggs and butter taken in exchange 00 boots and shoes and childrens wjll- cheap job lots of at less than halt price remember our famous 50cent tea i co all this week wu shall continue the evcilemeut caused by our reduced piicus during which wearcileariug out many lines of aeasonable goods regardless of what they cost last week was nti nn incuse- ly busy week with us testifying lothc fact that when we annouuee cheap goods the people expect to and do get theni all this week we shall offer our still well aasoi led stock of millinery and straw goods ut prices that must clear the last article off our shelves gmat iiiduceiinutiu this depatlmcut glasgow house acton sifieijjng 1886 nnouncement leod as derson co making the u8 0 i on we all this week i am fond of the game myself and my best wish is to see you succeed and build up a flourishing club that ouy eitizens will be proud of therefore the sooner you mend the breach and work iu harmony with those yon have elected as your officers the better j t i aroub acton july gth 18815 limehouse news fiom our oicn corrtsjondtnu the farmers aro aud this section are busy at their hay oar school children commenced their vacation today for sis weeks george moore who has been attending school in guelph the past year is lome for his summer holic ays mr james newton has received the 105 lost in georgetown last week he rewarded the finder with a 910 bill mr james parson seems to be taking the lead in the stone business and is hiring a good many of a competitors men messrs john newton sons are doing a big business in the woollen mills this season some of their hands are working over time mr john marshall had three very nice flags out on the 1st of july they are the first that have been seen in limehouse for some time one of our farmer boys near limehouse took his young lady to acton on the 1st of july and met with a bomewhat serious accident by a runaway axon liinehouse july 6th 1886 wc shall offer our large stock of ladies and misses patnsols and sun uiiibrel- ins at i very great reduction on regular prices we are bound to clear them out all this week wu shall offer our immense variety of ladies and childrens silk taffeta and lisle glovcssilk lisle and collon hosiery at such low prices as to create a great rush in this department all this week we shall offer the choicest lines of muslins lawns oriental flouncings allover embroideries plain and fancy chambrays madras laces and light summer goods at popular prices in very attractive styles all this week we shall continue our great sale of french lhess goods at which 40c40c and 50c goods are all put into one pile and offered at 25c per yard for your choice all this week wc shall offer special line of lovely summer silkp much under regular price also beautiful black surahs just to hand in full rango of prices t 1886 a m ini making their announcement for the spring would say that owing to u iforseen c rcumstances and the hard times prevalent in the com- niusity they jhave been unable to carry out their announcement of dissc lution of partnership the said partnership will therefore con- tinu 3 for one year loncer so as to give all parties who are still owing account k further opportunity to call and settle their accounts e purpose to do business entirely for cash or produce no goods will be charged we will sell goods cheap wc have had such an ex perience of the oldtime credit business whichenables us to bay that it is ajvery unfair way of doing business the holiest and trusty man who pays up promptly has to pay for tho dishonest man who never pays at all j we are satisfied that every person who looks at the cash system of doing business will say that it is the only honest and fair principle of doing business we caubuy cheaper you will buy cheaper ve will sell goods at wholesale pnees paying cash and getting all the ad vantages which does accrue to the cash buyer try our system see ourlgoods compare prices and we are satisfled you will save 23 per cent on all goods purchased from us ladies we are this season showing the neatest and most stylish-mil- hnerv makrles c c all new and latest styles dress goons dress trimmikob burrows frikgesc c all to match dress making in all the newebt styles done on hie premises under tiro man agement of a firstclass d cessmaker ladies buy your dreis gobds leaf e your order if you want a fashionable dress prints muslins lab and ginghams all tiew neat and nobby car ordered clothing department we can speak with pride about it we have the finest and most extensive stock of tweeds thovvser- int s c in the province and our cutter is a no 1 try our nobby fits aud cheap prices gents furnibhings in grand style and large assortment readymade clothing very cheap big stock to select frobi tabpetb in brussels tapestry 2 and 3 ply wool union and hemp oil cloths all widths and prices all to be sold cheaper than the cheapest i ourstaple department is very full cottons 3c per yard up white copoxs5c towels 8c tablings 25c cottonades ducks and denims from 12ic up menj women and children you cannot fail to save money by buying your goods from us try and see we are in earnest we will sell cheap for cash only no more bad debts and our customer will re ceive the benefit dont delay but come and see our cheap goods and you will surely buy mclbod anderson jo mammoth hquse geokgetown p 8 we re i rn our sincere thanks to those of our customers who iie ve always b en our friends and trust they will continue to paf resize us new advertisements pause and consider tiatit wili be to your own interest to pat ronize homli trade we would respectfally inform the inhabitants of acton and sur rounding cdnntry that we are again in full running order and in a better position than before the fire to nil all orders entrusted to us to parties building lumber will be dressed while you wait and mouldings c made with neatness and despatch n b we are also prepared to fill all orders for pumps on short notice aud from long experience in the business we feel confident that we can give satisfaction every time so come on with your order nd help to roll the ball along money makes the mare go whether she has legs or no thos eltbatie manager montreal house e knowlton successor to mrs secord begs to intimate to the citizens of acton and surround ings that he has refitted the store and put in a desirable stock of sress hoods prints linens jerseys hosiery parasols o llso mens readymade clothing boots and clippers a choice assortment of groceries which will be sold at cost for next 30 days a call and a shaje of your patronage is respectfully invited i e knowlton sign of the bed flag acton excelsior bakery acqroisr l bread cakes of all kinds on hand or made to order biscuits confectionery c ice cream soda watet mrs t statham fine watch repairing pdriicular attention paid to tho repairing and cleaning of fine watches and clocks jfyfe jfyfe jfyfe xock at this y sayedby purchasing your clothing at the east end clothing store terms strictly cash telephone ik office e r bollert 27 lower wyndham street guelph ontario fu acton acton acton moi spring se ii lines of j fyf acton j fyfsaoton j fyf3 aoton j fyfe acton j fyfje acton j fyfe acton at the old established house of b siavag guelph 1 he- iats sprdg tweeds ring worsteds spring overcoatings spring trowserings spring underweah shirts ties collars braces etc at lowest prices perfect satisf ewliou gu aranteed cemetery question is not settled yet but the fact that w williams has the best stock of boots and shoos in the county im settled beyond dispute i have justreoeived my spring stock and am prepared to suit all old customers and as many new ones as see fit to give me a call in all lines of footwear t i i boots for the babjes poota for theiniea j fyfe acton j- fyfe acton j fyfe acton bootlj i do make boots i do men custom work promptly attended to ad i ii ana repairing wi williams