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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 01, 1878
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR text references names such as Revek R. Manns and a Pastor. Mentions a Sunday service and Methodist Abbey context, but details and events are unclear. no definite action, date, or location can be determined from the readable fragments.
An eclectic mix of notices touts Geo Hynds and Hends Jewelers offering plated ware Cruet stands and knife sets with direct-from-manufacturer prices. Other items include general goods ads from McLeod Anderson Co and references to auctions weather and local events, with community notes on threshing, lodge formation, and upcoming Exhhibition plans.
The article describes Ballinafad as busy with harvest expected to yield good returns. Wheat looks above average and local commerce includes a principal grocery shop, a smaller store opposite the tavern, dressmaking near the Post Office General Store, Huffman’s wagon shop, two blacksmiths, a Methodist church and a new Presbyterian church soon to be completed. Adam Ackert pumpsmith is active and shoemaker and tailor work are in demand. There is talk of expanding the Toronto Telegraph to the Post Office.
A large Open Division gathering in the village hall heard speeches by Mr Murphy and Mrs Youngs about the Scott Act. Delegates were chosen to attend a Milton convention to advise on possible submission of the new Temperance Act. nominees included W L Brown Jno Coates Arch Campbell James Ryder Jno Walters and Jno Robinson.
The ice cream at W Hill is linked to the teachers examination process extending five days to July 12. Milton and Oakville draw fifteen and three candidates respectively for second class certificates. Names of third class certificate passers include Sarah Andrews and others. an additional professional exam requires county model school attendance and a passing standard set for non professional exams.
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