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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 02, 1908
Page
3
A string of community brief items from Maple and Oakville areas notes spring weather, market shifts, and local happenings. Mentions theatre, church bells, school exams, a sudden illness, street and sidewalk concerns, and preparations for May flowers.
The report lists students connected to Lorne School No 12 with marks and totals, including names such as Herbert Dron Mary Masalow Jol Lambert Clara Brown Clifford Johnston Wesley Masalee Margaret Snyder Virona Masalea Bertto Davidson and others. It also contains an unrelated advertisement about Salada tea, its production in Osylon and claims of quality and economy.
A busy Acton scheduled week features church updates, musical events, and lectures. A Pennsylvania preacher updates the Hapliot Church, the Mission Band presents a program at Oburth, and Miss Ellen Gibbons' obituary is noted. Local concerts include the Francis Firth Company and Shakspeare readings by Prof. Reynolds. An Octogenarian walker aids a Sunday service, Epworth League hosts a makeup night, and a Saturday sale advertises farm tools and livestock.
Social and personal items recall residents and visitors in Acton and nearby areas. Names include Mr. 3 C Holland Handiton, Miss Annie Tartan, Mr. Percy Tarrleon Georgetown, and many others visiting, moving, or attending funerals and weddings across Gloverville, Toronto, Guelph, and Niagara Falls. The column also notes relocations, trips to Cuba, and local church affiliations.
A notable discovery highlights a digestives remedy from A. T. Brown claiming strong relief for indigestion and weak stomach. The preparation is applied to the stomach wall, aiming to soothe and aid food digestion with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure. A 10 cent box of Ai-Pol-Na is advertised as effective beyond stomach needs.
The Woman's Institute plans a post noon gathering at Ho'olusk hosted by Mrs Orahany, replacing the previously announced venue at Miso Husell e. A detailed programme is prepared and all ladies are invited to attend.
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