Acton News Highlights Local Exams Deaths and Robbery Case
Halton Milton students prepare for a public school exam next Tuesday while earlier Monday offerings urge attendance. Obituaries report the deaths of Samuel Speight and John Zimmerman with long Acton ties. A man named Alex Weil attempted self harm near Crewson's Corners, and a court case over a prior dispute concluded with apologies and settlement. Local commerce promotes books, seeds, and spring goods at Acton shops as Baker's arrival sparks mixed reactions.
Georgetown Dramatic Club stages Among the Breakers
The Georgetown Dramatic Club presented the amusing drama Among the Breakers at Temperance Hall last Prneday evening. The audience was not large and expectations were modest for an amateur performance. One or two roles were well sustained and deserving special mention, while some others fell short. The tableau and pantomime were notably effective, especially the gaze for Promp!.
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Georgetown Dramatic Club
Temperance Hall
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Puzzling Clue List Shrinks as New Set Arrives
The column lists puzzle answers and clues for a Double Acrostic and Transposition puzzle series. Readers note many entries are garbled with names such as Otterville Arbroath Etheopia and Diamond Paz Ale, and the page laments crowded space pushing puzzles out this week.
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Otterville
Nera
Arbroath
Leers
Donald
Igston
Newport
Yorke
Donald Kennedy
Lizzie K
Darble
Fider
Leo
Nile
Duke of Wellington
Mango Park
Gu Dean
Lizzie Ee
A. E
Secord Bros Offer Tasty Cocoanut Treats in Small Packets
Secord Bros advertise Malthys dessert cocoanut offered in a pound and half pound packages. The nutty product is described as a light, delicate treat suitable for cakes puddings and more.
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Secord Bros
Abstract of the Acton Municipality Accounts for 1875
Auditors certify the Village of Acton treasurer’s books for year ending December 31 1875 have been examined. The abstract shows balances and tax arrears including uncollected taxes and arrears total 6072 89 with sources and expenditures listed such as streets and sidewalks and public schools. Signatures Ashall and Samuel Carter.
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Irec
Clergy Reserve
Atton
A Ashall
Samuel Carter
Christie Henderson Co Stock Blowout Sale
Christie Henderson Co advertises large sales with small profits and quick returns claiming better payoffs than shelf stocks. The notice touts a constantly updated variety of goods including dry goods, prints, millinery, boots and shoes, dress fabrics, and cottons with prices marked down to the lowest.
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Timothy
Chrisie, Henderson’ & Co
Acton
PEDS
Seconp Bros
General Groceries Prices Advertised in 1900s Prospect
Advertises low prices on tea sugar and china with a sales pitch urging customers to visit. Lists 5 lbs Meteor Tea at 50 cents per pound, Best Hyson Tea, 12 pounds sugar, 44 piece china set, 1 gallon coal oil, and knives and forks among offerings. Touts affordability despite scarce money and promises proportional pricing.
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