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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 11, 1898
Page
3
Deposits of 1 dollar and upwards received with interest at current rates. An annual principal addition of 9 is noted whether pass-book is presented or not. Special Deposit Receipts issued for large sums. IPs BELL, Agent, GEORGETOWN.
Acton notes civic holiday plans for Milton on September 20 and 28th August observances. It lists local events including new pavement, tax rates, store improvements, and upcoming auctions, with mentions of lacrosse, rail and telephony changes, and notable local happenings in Guelph Mercury reports.
Acton plans a grand demonstration on Tuesday August 23 featuring Caledonian games bicycle races and lacrosse matches followed by a grand concert. The town also reports a serious runaway accident on Silver Creek hill and announces Dr J F Uren will move his practice to Toronto with Dr McDonald to succeed him locally.
The bi weekly council meeting adjourned with no progress on advancing the electric light movement. Debates arose over streetwork pay disputes and a proposed sidewalk on Arthur Street while permits were granted for a dwelling move and a town park use for August events.
Local letters report numerous Acton residents hosting and visiting friends and relatives across Toronto Guelph Hamilton and surrounding towns. Movements include vacations in Harriston Bracebridge and London with many callers to Moorecroft Newtonbrook and Corry Hall.
The thirty first annual meeting of the Canadian Medical Association will be held in Laval University Que reception hall on August 17 18 and 19. A fatal accident occurred at Clinton Saturday morning as two young boys played near a bed board attack killed five year old Kenneth Gilroy.
Country schools reopen next Monday while reports from Ontario fruit districts predict a light root crop this year. Dr J F Uken named coroner for Halton County. Acton notes granolithic pavements replacing plank walks. Ontario fruit outlook cites poor banner crop for large fruits though apples and tomatoes show promise. peaches scarce. Postmaster Matthews receives new Canadian postal notes with sixteen denominations.
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