02 Feb 1899
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
1
The document shows capital paid up at $1,260,000.00 and reserve and surplus profits listed at $800,000.00. Total assets reach $12,000,000.00 with J. Turnbull as cashier.
Notes of responsible farmers mention discounted money loaned to feed cattle and prompt advances on account. The text promises fair rates and banking facilities available in the city or elsewhere, with correspondence solicited.
This week’s Free Press report covers a council meeting next Monday at 7 PM, religious services in the Methodist Church, livestock shipments to Toronto and Halifax, the death of conductor Robert Johnston in Toronto, and local business notes on electrics, auctions, and farm goods. It also mentions Roy Forbes’s election, a county convention, and ongoing street and utility updates in Acton.
Local notices announce special services at Knox Church from Monday to Friday led by Rev. Wm Farquitton and Mr J G Cheyne with song service from 7:30 pm. Lord's Supper to be dispensed February 12 at morning service. The item also reports several local obituaries and community notices.
A Thuraday evening party at Mr. John Fletsher’s home celebrated his Qsh birthday with family members, a dinner, and gifts. The Ebeneser Church hosts the Sabbath School’s anniversary with speakers from Epworth Leagues Toronto and a Jew lecture by Mr. Rautenbarg. The death of John Onley, two months old, is noted, with funeral at Eden Millar Cemetery. The Rastenbargen charity concerts feature Wideon Mantor Doereig, a ten year old soprano, and plans for further provincial appearances.
In Eden Mills on Monday evening about eighty members and adherents of the local Methodist church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rudd's home to present a formal address and a cake basket. The message expresses thanks for hospitality in hosting annual open air entertainments and hopes for continued partnership in Christ's church.
Visitors to and from Anton are noted as readers send tributes and greetings. Several locals travel for funerals and family visits, while Rev. William Farquharson becomes Knox College Alumni Association president. A 91st birthday is celebrated. others travel to Richmond Quebec and Orillia.
Evangelist McHardy of Guelph will assist Rev. J. McLachlan as Special evangelistic meetings begin Sunday in the Methodist Church. Evangelist McHardy, from Toronto, has led revivals including Trenton where over 400 professed conversion and has preached in Canada England and the United States. Bright music at Orillia meetings will feature, and all are invited to attend.
A 1809 Acton note from Loum Gunoraxy expresses gratitude for friendships formed during a three month stay. The writer hopes Acton prospers and that workers see rising wages, peace, health, and prosperity as the town grows, signing with best wishes.
Grippe sweeps Rockwood with Misses Btrachan and Manning ill while Principal Mr. Birachan remains in charge. Rev Dr Carman delivers two sermons. Monday lecture exceeds expectations. Christian Endeavor and Epworth League hold regular services. revival to begin next week with Rev Mel Lachlan and colleagues. Mrs Ostrander of Carman visiting. Mina Passmore leaves for Chasham Business College. John A Armstrong dies after three days with influenza.
A garbled OCR fragment touts a worldwide cure for various ailments including boils and skin conditions. It claims immediate healing and guaranteed results but lacks coherent details, dates, or identifiable entities.
A Brantford Ontario railroad worker credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing acute rheumatism after years of pain. He reports gradual relief after starting the medicine and vows to praise it, saying it kept him at his job and in good health for his family. The ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier, selling at $1 per bottle or six for $5.
From familiar manufacturers comes a large stock of No 1 Lake Huron herring trout white fish Labrador herring cod fish. Quality guaranteed shapes and sizes right. Buy early as fish are expected to be scarce.
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