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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
3
Bank text appears misspelled and garbled but references the Bank of Hamilton with a Georgelawn Branch, a capital of 2,000,000 and reserve fund 1,600,000, total assets about 20,000,000, with officers Jase Tessmanen and Laing listed as cashier and agent in Georgia town branch.
A stream of local items covers municipal nominations next Monday at noon, church services, weddings, and holiday crowd hints. It notes Knox Sunday, Toronto branch openings, and church events, plus a public auction at Knox Church Friday. Also mentions J. G. Wilson contest results and Hamilton works taking orders for granite and imprints.
The notice mix reports a Christmas wedding for Misa Atte Stephuare and Anthony Atop, plus local business chatter about Meowin Reavhnorn Co and the Acton Tuning Co. It notes a civic shift with township deputy appointments and a new postage stamp released by the Post Office Department. Death and funeral notices for Miss June McLain and Mrs Goodeve's mother follow, with church events and charity talks at St Alban’s and Knox Church. The Herald also covers a Methodist cantata at the church and a forthcoming Christmas program by the Acton school.
Local residents from Acton and surrounding areas, including Lindaay, Bred Necard, and various families, spend holidays visiting relatives in Oakwood, Toronto, Woodstock, and Exeter. Several entries discuss travel to funerals, church events, and plans for next year, with clergy appointments and community gatherings noted.
The ledger lists payments to council members for services aiding bridges routes and contracts. Names such as John McGibbon David Cook John Campbell and William Raha appear with days and amounts ranging from 20 to 900 plus, plus additional monthly sums for meetings and surveying.
An editor's note markets the Slocum System of Treatment for pulmonary issues, claiming four remedies cure consumption, catarrh, bronchitis and related wasting diseases. It touts a free trial, prompts readers to write for samples, and lists Toronto as a contact point.
A local sale features a wide range of men's and women's apparel and accessories. Men's jackets, dress shirts, and wrappers are offered at reduced prices, with umbrellas highlighted in various styles and coverings. Special values aim to fit many budgets, with notes on color options and quality terms.
A garbled notice extols spectacles and customers, claiming careful stock, affordable prices, and quality credit. The fragmented ad emphasizes dedication to customers and confidence in products, urging readers to trust the shop for eye gear.
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