Acton Marks Hydro Electric Milestone in 1912
The town celebrates the hydroelectric power plant turned on in Acton on December 11 1912 after years of strain. It notes the project origins in 1908 with council actions and a ratepayer meeting praising Reeve Pearson and Councillors Clarke, Francis, and Clerk for a detailed report and urging full municipal electric service. The project cost 6512.60 with debentures of 6000 sold at premium, delivering continuous power to homes and businesses.
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Niegara
Acton
Tuller
Snoddy
James Clark
Jobs Clarke
Newmarket
Stayner
Exzaine
Beave Pearson
Connciliors
Francis
Ratipayerm
H. P. Moore
A. F. Sealth
Anton
Pesreon
Francie
Electria
Municipalit
Henderson
M. F
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Ovaneilioen Cameron and
A. T. Brows
Reeve
J. B. Pearson
Gouncitlore
Toba Clarke
L Francia
J. A. Murray
Reave
Tate
Thas
Hyde-Eictiria
Onunel
Hydro- Electric
Sastrogilon
Tranemledon Ling Froe Guelph
Strast
Dales
Toronto
Obristmas Spirit and Prohibition News Across Went County
The piece blends Christmas ideals with local governance notes. It notes Went County banning liquor licenses within the county from the previous week and reports two new banking acts aiding farmers and ranchers while mentioning major railway completions that could reshape the region’s growth and transport.
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Local Option debate stirs Acton crowd at town hall
A large audience filled Acton Town Hall for a Local Option meeting held last Friday. Speakers led by Rev. Dr. Abraban and Rev. H. Speate argued against reopening the barrooms, citing moral and social harm and urging voters to oppose repeal in the province.
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Bo Neety
Jesus
Hev
Abraban
Ren. H. Speate
F. G. Spence
Sheener
Aston
Acton
Ontario
Acton Thameslvea
Apton
Nozxig
Toronto
Anteevala
Evaning
Miley Lauretia
Aotan
Wases Sand Bie
Opoosediogs
Wes
Fotallar
Gi Burrell
Acton Meeting Sparks Debate on Reform and Public Speech
A Friday gathering in Acton drew strong voices on public reform, with Alliance leaders Spence and Abraham presenting. Attendees debated the political platform, heckling, youth crime, and the influence of moving pictures on society, highlighting tensions in the local campaign era.
Mother's Treasures Picture for Home Decor
The Family Herald and Weekly Star offers a free delightful picture titled Mother's Treasures with a subscription. The ad touts it as ideal for any Canadian home and urges present subscribers to renew now to receive the picture, while non-subscribers are invited to order both paper and image.
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Canada
Family Herald
Star of Montress
Zatraca
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Acton Free Press
Faun Paras
Niagara White Coal
Hydro-Michela
Soten
Bacon
Christ
Went
Quesgorea
Fatdenbem
Cosclres
Hetage
Iid
Wi2 Council
1 Winances
Irs
Teave Hyod
Tee
Ety Frezanti
Imerenses
Fav
Abraham
Actea
Grimsby
Drun
Homass
Hosnee
Boenos
Any. Y Pat
Ronan
St. Thomas
Alliance
Spence
Air
Hallam
Cleryman
Joseph Gibeon
Tle
Jone
Macdonald
Pan
Purse
Halton
Mae
Cred
Tlme
Henderson & Co
Mi St
Ont
Guelph
Gual
D. E. MacDonald & Bros
Wyndham and Macdoselll Streets
Guelph, Ont
China
Dolls and Oames
Mora
A.T. Brown
Druqoist
Savage & Co
Farnatures
Girclphi
Otronn
Aertsto
Council of Sense
Wwe
Acioar Mets
Sika
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Toronto, Ont
Nebr Adbertisements
Dhe Baptist Church
Adan Ray
Mam Qond Wunday
FOH Bale
Aimy Farm
Gow
Scalara
Ape Jamem Kirk Woon
Cepeing
Ng Howees Wa Wilwall Ahslow
Actos
U.P. Moore
Wonderland Moving Picture Theatre
Hichrelans
Cc. Symons Baker
Ory
Whlow St
M. Saxe
Villag
E Acton
Aatog
Jaton
Agra
Seubary
Paine Sales
Bostal
Rauber Menieta
Shail Bladwall
Byam
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