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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 02, 1897
Page
3
Deposits of amounts and upwards received with interest added to principal each year whether pass-book is presented or not. Special deposit receipts issued for large sums. Ontario.
A fragmented note reflects a struggling column about Thanksgiving Day, weather concerns, and a cancelled issue. It hints at editorial disarray and a printed line about dedicating a week to the first issue of the paper.
The Matho district Church holds anniversary services on Sunday December 12. Rev John Milla will deliver sermons and the choir will provide special music. A future public library in Acton is under favorable consideration as petition voters prepare for the next municipal election.
A man named Wm Shortbill suffered a serious accident when his horse fell into a culvert near Bequesing while returning from Georgetown. He escaped with scratches and bruises after the rig tumbled. The piece also notes a Liberal convention delegation from Brampton and a school Thanksgiving program with student drills and teacher praise.
On Thanksgiving evening Rev J W Rae of Toronto Junction spoke at Knox Church to a large audience despite wet weather. He praised Great Britain and Queen Victoria, discussed British constitutional elements, and lauded Canada's place in the empire while entertaining with anecdotes. A unanimous vote of thanks followed from Rev T R Forbea and J A McLachlan.
The Roll of Honor lists top students by class and department with scores for November examinations. Names include Cobban, Edith Nicklin, Bertie Speight, Tom Henderson, Eva Matthews, Noble, Bonio Wallace, Robio Amyth, Ettie McDonald, Mabel Boper, Ida Laird, Florence Boper, Mabel McPhatt, Maude Henderson, Myrtle Matthews, Harold Nicktin, Ena, Florence Murray, Myrtle Din, Myrtle Roper, Charlie Mattlowa, Clifton Ramadaw, Alphaeus Bell, Martha Storey, and more with scores ranging from about 172 to 373 in various divisions.
The column lists numerous Acton and surrounding area residents visiting friends for Thanksgiving. It names Mina Ritchie of Guelph, Mrs J Broley of Fergus, RJ Guevey, Miss Mina Walker, Mrs M A Mann, Miss Bella Barry, Mr and Mrs Thos Hamilton, and many others visiting or hosting in Acton, Guelph, Burlington, Toronto, and nearby towns.
Notices record the deaths of painter A Moffat from consumption and Mr Butler’s death in bed. Burglaries at Learmont’s residence and Mrs Sproat’s Mill Street home are noted with stolen watches and broken doors. Fire damages at Cudmore’s property and a temperance hall suit are summarized along with a medical ad for Parmeleo’s Vegetable Pills.
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