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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 01, 1912
Page
2
The Acton Free Press discusses critical questions for the upcoming National Convention including repeal, enforcement of the Local Option by law, and hydro electric bylaws. It notes Acton and nearby communities like Coruna and Rockwood preparing for votes, predicts Acton’s likely landslide win, and cites a Brussels Post comment on threats against the paper over local option coverage.
Owing to quarterly communion services in Hookwood next Bunoday there will be no service in the shurch here. The many rounds of Mr. Purcy Carroll will be pressed to hear that he has passed by a second year examinations at the Chicago Dental College. He recently took a trip in Calgary and Edmonton in connection with its real estate business in Chicago. Mr. Albert Wilding left last week for adjust to ble Lome vat Sault Ate. Mario, on Mr. and Mrs. A. Gurr and children of Acton spent Sunday at Mr. Goo. Grabaw's.
The Farmers Institute and the Women’s Institute held annual meetings on Wednesday with separate afternoon sessions. J. H. Gilchrist of Toronto preached at the Presbyterian Church and taught Bible class in Caledon. Roads were heavy from last week’s thaw but passable. Sick residents are improving though some stay home. The Methodist annual meeting Friday was well received, with a timely address and entertaining musical program and tea. Presbyterian Pagon Day congregational meeting drew a good crowd. The reporter noted Sunday School and M. Roolaty contributions.
A morning service featured a sermon centered on spiritual awakening, sanctified womanhood, and the danger of ungodly associations. The preacher urged purity, moral courage, and steadfast faith, highlighting the role of the Saviour in daily life and describing the event as richly practical and inspiring. Rev Hurrell of the Baptist church contributed remarks.
The preacher Rev. Ares Mitahel urged sincerity and a well rounded Christian life from Philippians 1 10 urging believers to be real in faith, reverence, and fellowship. He warned against labor exploitation, neighborly vanity, and blind public opinion while stressing personal duty, self knowledge, and trust in God to guide daily conduct.
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