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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
2
The issue features a two color page with town pride and local notices including Christiny story and letters, plus large school exam standings. It lists High and Public School pupil grades, department tallies, and a Christmassy community ornament for Acton.
A fatal accident near Hockwoad claims Mrs. William McCollough of Unat village after a passing express engine struck her as she crossed the tracks. Funeral services were held at Blane Church Cemetery. Separate injuries near Nassagaweya involve Merwin Wilton, who survived a wagon accident but suffered chest injuries. The report also notes a local home remedy advertisement for kidney and rheumatic ailments.
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