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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1903
Page
3
Bank notice from Georgetown Branch describes general banking business transacted and solicitations for correspondence. It mentions interest on sums, withdrawal procedures, collection department facilities, and money loaned at low rates of interest with emphasis on notes and sale notes handling.
Christmas is two weeks away as Acton plans for the Winter Fair in Guelph and local events. Water scarcity worries farmers while many homecomings are arranged. A five year old dies after being struck by a horse drawn cart. Taxes are due, and a proposed hockey league links Georgetown Acton Milton and Brampton amid winter plans.
Acton reports a busy week with municipal elections schedule, hockey club reorganization, local deaths and funeral details, and upcoming Christmas and charity events. Notable items include a fatal crossing accident near Perth Avenue, village social notices, church and school entertainments, and local business and civic notices.
The Ebenezer Sunday School plans a two day meeting on Sunday and Monday with Austin Potter of Georgetown to preach at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday and Eden Mila Chote attending the evening service. A Monday program includes entertainment and readings by A Blair and others. Local revival services, weddings, and community notes follow, including a Golden Wedding in Mount Pleasant and a runaway incident near Caerdydd.
Local social column lists visits and greetings among residents. Names include Madge Hansell in Toronto Jaises Heownt in Toren and Al Te Hott of Hraimpton with friends. J.G. Heows ILA in Guelph. Joseph Fyfe returning from fall trips. John Harvey improving. Annis Birkett of Niagara Falls. Mrs Jolo R. Kennedy visiting. J. Miesell homecoming. Violet MG Matherland of Pala cruton at Kno Mane Innt Halinday. Joli Matthown of Varuato month at Me. Willings Brown. J.S. Deacon with pneumonia recovering. Mixa Chirai Mimberstone of New Lonbrick with friends. Mrs F. Honathan of Acton visiting. Rev. A. Smith called to Woodstock. Watt, Mrs and Min TL PL Maange at Victoria University. Chan wins returned to Georgetown. Duncan and Miss Apsia Heatt at Guelph. Euphomia Doughty birthday party. Chester Walkice returned from Foranto. Mr. WG Hunter during holiday train. J. Kerr Brown left for Montreal job. engagement announced Evelyn Mackenzie to Mr. Lissant Nearndinore of Toronto. Mackensie family connections noted.
A garbled promotional text advertises Staple and Novelty Dry Goods with a wide array of items. Mentions fancy neckwear belts hosiery linens gloves umbrellas and Christmas related wares among other unclear products. The fragmented wording implies a shop display or catalog snippet from a general store.
In catering to Ladies and Men's Christmas needs we haven't forgotten the little folk. You'll find any amount of sensible gifts for children.
Local shop advertises 100 dozen Xmas handkerchiefs including Isce edge Inca comers and Embroider edt Hemstliched goods with values up to tocesch. Event runs Friday and Saturday.
Incomplete data shows figures like 2.00 and 1.35 with unclear context such as tar and bike references. Readable portions indicate minor monetary values and product mentions but no cohesive event or names to confirm.
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