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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
2
At a Whitchurch Township Council meeting a petition with HO names sought to urge council to submit 8 votes to the people to repeal the Local Option Act in the township. A counter petition with 400 names urged the council not to enact a by law to repeal the measure. The council decided that under the circumstances no action was taken.
Reopening services at St Alban Church attracted large crowds and praise for interior renovations. Rev G T Davidson led morning communion and preached at 10.00, with Bishop DeMoulin confirming candidates on Monday evening. Camaraderie from St George’s Church noted and gifts to the pulpit and altar were announced.
Council met Monday with full attendance. The twenty third report of the committee was presented and accounts approved. A by law for annual municipal and school elections was passed. A special meeting will be held next Monday after Court of Revision to pass a by law authorizing sale of pavement debentures. The Fire Brigade reported thorough last week engine tests with hoses in excellent condition. The council adjourned at 10 30. The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal is praised as essential, offering strong agricultural content and a weekly magazine for one dollar a year.
An old newspaper ad lists Japanese silk fabrics at low prices per yard with various widths and colors. It mentions heat dress colors, evening wear fabrics, and broadcloths, plus linen towels and assorted merchandise on sale at marked down rates.
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