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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 24, 1902
Page
3
A mixed Dundee era item notes bank money handling at low interest for accounts and cashable English notes. Local items report council meetings dates, road works, a monument plan for Canadian war service, a prohibition meeting, a by law vote outcome, and several property and trades notices with names and places.
The Junior Langue plans a Pith anniversary program at the Methodist Church schoolroom with entertainment by the Juniors and friends. Reports mention Maw Josie Osan, superintendent, and Will Browne among organizers, plus local family notices and community updates.
Mrs Maddock spent Monday to Guelph and Min Hu and Min Tubby visited in Guelph over Sunday. Miss Margant McQueen of Norval was home for Sunday. Dr His of Kincardine visited Gratlesd yesterday. Mr. Speight of Toronto spent Monday evening with Acton friends. Many Acton residents plan trips and attend funerals. Educational Anniversary sermons were preached in the Methodist Church by Rev W T Garnham. Died at Sarnia Mrs Hugh Cameron of Baraga suddenly after long illness. The funeral was held and many Acton friends sent sympathy. Mrs Pannabecker of Guelph suffered a serious health crisis leading to a kidney rupture and tragedy. The event weighed on those near and the family mourns in Acton and area. Funeral arrangements announced for Mrs Pronabecker and family.
Sufferers from rheumatism report severe joint pain swelling and stiffness worsened by wet weather. Mrs Vanchee Hurt from Veescott Ontario claims relief after using Drs Sarsaparilla. MM J McDowato of Trentinat Ontario attests relief from knees and limbs and recommends the remedy with no external treatment needed.
A period ad announces deep discounts across the Tauly-to-Wear Department and Grocery Department. It touts one dollar buys two, heavy discounting on suits from 3d to UK sizes, and mentions overstocked stock from a manufacturer, with prices like $7.60 suits and $5 pants. The ad highlights youth and men’s wear, all wool pieces, French patterns, and a broad grocery assortment including canned goods and fruits.
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