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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
3
Savings Department advertises prompt handling of notes and advances at low rates. Mentions cashing notes worldwide, with figures for capital paid up, reserve fund, and total assets. Signed by cashier Jaurs Tuannuit and presented as a bank notice from the Provincial Bank of England style.
The town report highlights campaigns urging Yes votes on Christian electoral topics and public pledges to safeguard children. It notes scarce shopping items, upcoming meetings, and town events while urging civic participation and obedience to law.
The firemen’s assembly and annual ball draw crowds while Methodist visitors arrive from Taub Moore and Grads. Other reports note a hospital news item, a shingles injury at Heowns mill, and Knox Church Sunday School fundraising results amid officer elections and a busy parish calendar.
A long list of names appears under a roll of honor style item from a local school and church page. The text mixes student names, teachers, attendees, and contributors along with brief notices about a concert and a Methodist Church congregation visit by Japanese church leaders.
Obituary and church notices recount the death of Eula Wyn, a longtime Acton woman, along with details of Councillor George Hynde's passing and the late Mrs Browne's appointment as rector in Acton and Raekwon. The piece includes clergy changes, local church activities, and community remarks on departures.
A garbled historical notice describes joint pain and swelling blamed on weather and a failing body system. It mentions remedies like tonics and medicines such as Hood’s Sarsaparilla and lists unclear names and places across a troubled, fragmentary excerpt.
In a noisy ad style notice, Hamilton Electrical Market in Guelph claims unbeatable low prices on electrical machinery and service. The fragment mentions a grand opening and early dawn hours, urging readers to visit for deals and specialized tools.
Local notes announce a Chinese laundry in Poareoa'e Mulldibg Willow Sure Acton providing hand wash by Na'machliad of chenteale ured. Vn Poareoa'e Mulldibg. Family Warhlog vat reasonable rates and IVONG LEE WRG.
Colder weather arrives as new stock for the season goes on sale. Men and r child footwear, coats, and rubber items are offered at low prices to clear stock. Clearances feature Felt Galley boots, Dongola Balks, leather soles, children's and men's winter wear with stock described as ample and affordable.
Clothing department highlights extensive Men’s Overcoats in correct styles and full sizes. Special focus on Boy’s and Youth’s Coats including Raplanettes Chester Fields Reefers. Prices praised, quality service promised, with updated men’s coats and suits warranted to fit and wear.
A retail display advertises jackets and coats with a focus on children’s long and short styles. It promotes a wide range, good stock, and special values as sizes remain available for immediate selection.
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