16 Apr 1903
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
1
Editorial notes report petitions circulating to extend township town and village council terms to two years and synchronize elections with county councilors. A petition by Milton residents seeks repeal of the cigar bylaw. officials consider action delayed. Shipping and navigation news predict heavy outward grain traffic aiding circulation and business.
The Montreal Daily Witness is commended for its clear opinions on public questions and its plain, candor-filled approach. Reverend W D Reid lauds the paper as a reliable voice promoting righteousness, truth, and uplift in a field of uncertain journalism.
Tonosto reports the trial opening on Monday with Justice Boyd and Chief Justice Falconbridge presiding. The defense challenges the indictment as overbroad while the court allows the investigation into Mr Ganey's charges, and Mr Johnston conducts a forceful cross examination of Mr Gamey amid warnings from the court. About 200 witnesses are listed to testify.
Spring signals renewal and new blood as trees wake from winter. Physicians urge fresh vitality for both plants and people. Mina A M Tuckey credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring strength, appetite, and nerves. The ad claims pills build red blood and cure various spring ailments.
Mr and Mrs Robt Lane and Hon Weatley are upstiding the Tastar holidays in Hamilton. Mr and Mrs Jax Nickel are vbdting Barda felonda. Miss Maule Ivena of Toronto ran home for Gand Friday. Mrs Grieves of Hrantfond be vbvit ing at Mie Jack Nickell. We understand the wedding bella are tooring shortly. Mr Craly of Huffalo in a uent at Mr T V Sveon. Mrs snd Maw Maw and Mr Dal rymple and child spent Friday at Mr DM McDearudd s Mian He. Newtoun and Ming Kadle Nickell visiting Toronto trends. Heading operations now a quite general go with fine weather featored will wes a lange quantity of eal eon then part Next Sunday Row. Mr Flage of Nassayaweya circuit will preach hers at Maan oo Considerable Interest by Epworth League and thheel-Inga well attended. Mr and Mrs Cha Havens of Guelph spent Easter at Mr Bwackhamers. Milas YM Colemann of Toronto spent Easter holidays at her home here. Master Herbie Gable of Acton spending holidays at his uncle s Mr Sas Gable.
The report notes exams in four subjects on Wednesday April 8 at School Beetley No EE. It lists pupil averages and names with marks such as Watson 75, Henderson 75, Plant 68, Moffat 51, Watson 64, McDonald 47, Ryder 72, Sprowl 60, Andrew 81, Price 8, and others. Headed by Howanp Onau, Toachor.
The Georgetown Chronicle reports on a range of local items: burial of Patrick J. Crowley in Greenwool Cemetery, civic plans for better pavements and street lighting, appointments at Georgetown Floral Co, and social notes on events such as the Horse Rally and a cartoonist appearance. It also covers society leaders from the Lordy Day Alliance, St Albans Vestry duties, visits by Lord Dundonald, and provincial educational conventions.
Carefully selected goods for local needs from beat houses in the trade. Farm and garden tools including forks shovels hops rakes and other tools. Orders filled with materials for urgent jobs at reasonable prices. Picture framing frames supplied or made to order. Liberal patronage appreciated and aim to please.
A millinery and home goods ad touts rush hat orders and tailored styles in American designs. It highlights ready to wear hats, Salem shirts for men, Easter neckwear, curtains, carpets, rugs, and other furnishings advertised at lower prices to attract early buyers this season.
The report notes $300 in uncollected taxes from 1002 and Milton Council delaying repeal of the cigaretta by-law despite a petition. It records J D McGibbon purchasing Wallace House, E Morton selling harbor business to Mr Moore of Galt and moving to Guelph, plus other local items including a large hog shipment from Alton, a Methodist Church event by Rev John Pickerthyg, and residents Thomas McDowell and George Evans leaving for Winnipeg.
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