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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1899
Page
4
The document records capital paid up at 1 260 000 dollars with reserve and surplus profits at 800 000 dollars and total assets stated as 12 000 000 dollars. J Turnbull signs as cashier.
Notes of responsible farmers show money loaned to feed cattle and sale notes collected promptly. Advances made on account at a fair rate of interest. Banking facilities promised and correspondence solicited for credit and services available in the city or elsewhere.
This week’s Free Press item notes a council meeting next Monday evening at 7, local sacraments, shipping updates from Drover Holmes, coal and wood supply issues from weak weather, and city light improvements. It also mentions deaths of conductor Robert Johnston and auctioneer Jon D Heffernan, plus school fire department dismissal and ongoing electric machine work.
Local notice: Knox Church plans special services from Monday to Friday with Rev. Wm. Farquitton and Mr. J. G. Cheyne assisting. Song service begins 7:30 p.m. with Lord's Supper on February 12 at morning service.
A Friday evening party at John Fletsher’s home in Nassa gaweya celebrated a birthday with a family gathering and gifts. The Nuassugoweya Sabbath School Association held its annual meeting at Ebenegsr Church with speaker A O Grows and plans for sermons and an illustrated Jew lecture.
In Eden Mills on Monday evening about eighty members and adherents of the Methodist church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Rudd's home to present a cake basket and express gratitude for hospitality shown during open air entertainments. The message thanked the family for use of their house and land, acknowledging their kindness and inviting continued partnership in Christ's church.
Readers hear from Anton and friends as the Paask Pass column notes visitors and departures. Entries mention Mrs. Joby A. McGrail traveling to Richmond Quebec for a funeral, Knox College alumni electing a new president, and several townspeople visiting ill relatives or convalescing. Hardships and birthdays appear as Mrs Woodall marks her ninety first birthday with neighbors dropping by.
Evangelist McHardy of Guelph will assist Rev J A McLachlan in a two week revival at the Methodist Church starting Sunday February 28. McHardy, a Toronto evangelist, began preaching at eighteen and led a revival at Trenton with over 400 conversions. His Canadian work spans years with time in England and the United States. Bright music at Orillia meetings will accompany the services. all are invited.
A letter from Loum Gunoraxy of Acton dated January 1809 thanks readers and friends for three months of acquaintance. He hopes the town sees rising wages and improved conditions for workers, and promises to stay in touch through the paper.
Rockwood reports a grippe outbreak affecting Misses Btrachan and Manning while Principal Btrachan leads the school. Revivals for the Methodist Church begin next week aided by visiting ministers from Acton and Guelph. Mina Jonnie Passmore leaves for Chatham to attend Business College. John A. Armstrong dies after a short illness.
Fragmented text touts a universal cure for bites and skin ailments. It claims instant pain relief and guaranteed healing while naming broad locations and distorted product terms.
A Brantford Ontario worker recalls long rheumatism on the left side and leg eased after taking Wood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. He credits the treatment with restoring his health and ability to work. The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the true blood purifier with a $1 price, six for five dollars.
Candlemas alert from long time manufacturers offering No 1 Lake Huron herring trout white fish Labrador herring cod. Large stock available quality guaranteed shapes and sizes. Buy early as fish are expected to be scarce.
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