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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 30, 1909
Page
2
A notice reports the marriage of Mary Hiniih MacDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald, to a fiancé at their Norval residence. The ceremony occurred Thursday with family witnesses and celebrants present.
Editorial notes attack Local Option and liquor sales in Acton and Owen Sound. Discussion covers brewery delivery routes, law changes, and public servant conduct while praising Dr Gray and Reeve Swackhamer. Article highlights Canada’s banking deposits and the broader political clash over temperance policies.
The municipal nominations for town officers and council seats were strongly contested Monday with many wards proposing numerous candidates. The meeting, chaired by Mr. A. St. Nicklin, reviewed past work, cemetery questions, finances, and plans for the electric plant.
A noisy town meeting hears officials discuss cemetery vandalism, hydroelectric plans, and road improvements. Nominees including Hynds and Henderson pledge service while debates touch audit needs and school board roles amid tense community stakes.
An old advertisement extols Little Digesters as a cure for stomach digestion problems. It claims deficiency of digestive juices causes poor appetite and indigestion, promising complete digestion after meals and a refund if not cured. It touts natural, wholesome ingredients and offers purchase via druggists or mail to the Colamets at the General 5 Y.
A rough report of local school trustee and council nominations, retirements, and acclamations. Names include Dr Gray, Troove Awockhamer, Mr S fynde, and J McGibbon among others as they appear across ward and office lines with multiple incumbents retiring and several candidates entering the fields for mayor reelection and reeve positions.
An advertisement touts a remedy labeled Indigestion Tt Qoea mioro that supposedly cures stomach fermentation and related illnesses by strengthening digestive power. It claims benefits for blood health and nervousness, offers a money back guarantee by A. T. Brown, and lists a large box price of 50 cents with rapid relief promised.
Willan Witkon of Limoakilne near Mitton died on Inet Weidtian day following a night disturbance at his home sparked by a card game among intoxicated hoardore. The altercation with Wilson ended when a wall was struck, Witkon sustained severe injuries and blood loss. An inquest was opened by coroner Dr. J A McCall of Milton but adjourned for a week to determine cause of death and gather further witness testimony.
Readied for winter travel to California Mexico Merida or the Sunny South faraway destinations a Grand Tenk Agent rekindles offers a low tourist rate and encourages planning now for trips.
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