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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
5
Town merchants report strong Christmas trade as public preparations continue. Proclamations for municipal elections have been issued and skating on Fairy Lake is praised. Local option debates, tax discussions, and notes on hydr y electric concerns fill the update.
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The Baptist Church plans its anniversary service on Sunday January 12 with Prof. Farner of McMaster University Toronto expected to preach. The item notes local civic religious activities and guest preacher.
A patchwork of social notes records visits from Acton to Blyth and Hartney, guests at homes of Gordon, Halsted, and Williams, plus funeral attendances and church calls. Names include J. Hanith, T. A. Halsted, W. J. Gordon, Fred Heeard, Joba Sprow, J. Williams, Lillian, A Harrie, McFarlane, Wriggleworth, James Clark, Gertrude Johnston, L. Clavel, Wa. McPherson, Hubert Wallace, J. Pearson, and Rev. F. G. Burrett.
Community letter from Acton Free Press noting Christmas wishes to staff, church sermons by Rev. Owle, and praise for a Presbyterian service. Reports on the Ladies Institute Oyster Supper, local entertainers, and a Christmas gift subscription offer for The Companion. Mentions rural mail route start, Greanock Literary Society events, and Winter Sale plans.
Neighbors gathered at Mrs. Agongs home on Tuesday evening to present a farewell gift and share a social sendoff before she departs for Guelph. An address praised her sixty six years of service, kindness, and civic work, followed by a luncheon and song.
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