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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1897

Page

3

Spring notes and town bits from Acton and area

Local notices recount breakfasts at the bakery, new boiler work at the tannery, real estate moves, eggs sold over the counter, seasonal verses, and public health demands. The spring union at Guelph Bast pesa College starts on Tuesday the 20th. Rev W G Charlton will preach in Acton, Jambo and Bailor dogs cause window damage, and local firms report a strong season with bicycles and sash and doors supplies.

Mesara W. H. Storey & Son Main Street Fyethbridge N. W. Ty Robert Johnson Moore Teory Townsend Mesara, Henderson & Co Lily Mre A. Secord W. G. Charlton Disciples’ Church Acton Chariton Jambo J. C. Hill Mr. Hill Lozier & Co Cleveland Toronto Onanede Canada Guelph

Remarkable Pastor in Berlin Marks Sixteenth Year in Charge

Rev. R. Von Pirch of Br. Peter' Lutheran Church Berlin begins his sixteenth year of pastoral work. He has married 777 couples, conducted 1,781 baptisms, 1,005 confirmations, and published editorial writing in a local newspaper. A separate note covers a Guelph wedding and various local church updates and obituaries.

R. von Pirch Br. Peter’ Lutheran ‘Church Berlin Tim Hymen Guelph Phea Jamies Scott Ebeq Baquering Mies Susan McDonald Stav. Re Glasaford Maggie Scott Geo Wylie Acton Ontario Manitoba Point Og

Concert at town hall delights Acton audience

Friday recital featured Haines Quartet Miata Lree man Forater and Mr. McAlpine with guitar and vocal pieces. Miss Alum Freeman recited dramatic selections while Miss Foster and Mr. McAlpine gave solos and songs. Rev Langford chaired. audience praised the performers and asked for another show.

Africa Haines Quartette Miata Lreeman Forater Mr. McAlpine Haines ‘Quartette Kates Misa Alum Freeman Borligion Mias Foster Glenwilliams Hornell Bharon Lenat Eisher McAlpine Toronto McAlpixe Djaphypo“Graal Myae Mir Mor Alpine Miew Bessey Georgetown Mae C. G. Langford B. A The Baptist Church Acton Jajon Auton

Locals and Visitors Noted in Georgetown Area News

Mr L G Matthaws visited Toronto last week and Moses Smith of Georgetown was in town on Tuesday. Rev H A Macpherson toured his former home at Gulf Inet week. Miss A Michie of Toronto visited Mr J Corry. Mr and Mrs J A Eilts of Toronto spent Monday at Moorecroft. Mrs Robert Creech of Woodstock hosted Miss L Francia in Georgetown. The late Mr James Vin. WIE, President, was commemorated in Hamilton. Mr Chas H Moore completed a course at Albert College Belleville and returned home. Mr W T Williams of Michigan stayed with his brother last week, visiting his ill mother in Dundalk. The death of Mrs South near South River was reported from heart failure. Mr Moore, a future printer, showed high exam marks and diploma.

J. G. Beatt Gaslph John Potts Wm. Tovell Discietes Alban Newmarket Salvation Army Wythe Wills John McDermid Georgetown Rocer Ellen McDermid Barab Maria Williama Glene Willing Jamga Woaley Williama Guelph Mary Jane Tracey Stewarttown Inez Mesara John McNab Malcolm Norval James Andrew Garry Esquesing Clinton T. Falkner New Baptist Church Jeanie van Wyck Jas. van Wyck Gore St. Methodist Church Hamilton Bramford Welland County Albert College Belleville Hamilton Reference Faro Paris Acton Ralph Duff Et Glair Mich Ethel Blaof Dunville Inapeator Hughes Toronto Methodiat BE. Thornton Congregational Church J. J. Barber Aldous J. M. Barber Mre. Higging D. Bailey Misa Aldous Consie Barber Messie J. McIntosh R. Fulcher Ir. Moses Smith Tuveday H. A. Macpherson Gulf A. Michie J. Corry J. A. Eilts Mcorecroft AH. Moore Toronto; Was A Fencer at“Moorecroft" Inat Friday. Miga Georgis Young Misa Hulen Symon Dfenterson D. _Henderson, M. P Robert Créech Woodstock L Francia W. T. Willisme Michigan Williams Dandalk George Smyth Adgu South South River Chas. H. Moore Moore Nataly

Easter Millinery Trade Promises Record Season

The note highlights a large expected Easter trade in Millinery with new New York Millinery Novelties arriving. It urges customers to place orders early to ensure careful handling and prompt service during the peak period.

New York Indy Tugta

Halter Capes and Jackets for all seasons

A brisk catalog style pitch showcases halter capes and jackets from the very lowest to the very best. Silk capes with chiffon and lace, velvet capes with jet and chiffon, cloth capes plain and braided from 05 upward.

Full Range of Kid Gloves at One and One Quarter

A local retailer advertises a full line of Kid Gloves priced at $1 and $1.25 per pair. The gloves come in plain styles with fancy stitching, large buttons, laces or clasps, and in dressed and undressed kid and gamois options. Also offered are lower priced gloves.

Tailor Shop to Expand Stock for Spring Trade

The Tailoring Establishment recently purchased by Mr H Strasser plans to continue strong customer support. The shop will stock new suiting pantings and over coatings ready for the spring trade, emphasizing strict attention to business.

H. Strasser

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