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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1878
Page
3
Acton community notes report the annual school board session appointing officers and committees, preparations for a grand tea, and plans for public meetings. Local trades, farm sales, and a skating rink fire incident are noted along with church events and lectures by Dr. Davidson on Home Missions.
A musical and literary event will be held at the Pompe Tish venue, featuring fresh performances and curated readings. Organizers invite the public to enjoy a varied program showcasing local talent and new works.
The event featured a carnival at the New Presbyterian Church with a masked parade and fashion display. Notable costumes included Prince of the Carnival Geo Hynds and Queen of Hearts Carrie Smith. The crowd was fair and the press attended, as masks ranged from fancy outfits to sailor and clown attire.
The notice highlights low prices on sportsmen supplies tobacco cigars caps and tools at Secord's Cash Store with new stock of Binels Axes Hinges Files Nails and a broad grocery line. It promotes cheap sugar loaf syrup and hints at added hardware and a moral message about kindness along life’s path.
Abstract of the annual report for the Acton public school district outlines balance, government grants, and loan details. It records teacher salaries 1074.96, building loan interest 0.004,42.25, library and supplies 30, fuel and repairs 361.61, and a remaining loan balance. It lists population, enrollment 247 students, attendance by half-year, and courses including reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, geography, art, music, and languages. It notes 1254 library volumes, 2936 loans, maps and charts, and total school property valued at 4577 with staff salaries for John Ross head teacher and assistants Fix date Feb 5 1878.
Two individuals John Warren and Alex Brown are named in a brief notice with C Swackhammer listed, referencing Legguesing in February. Details are sparse but suggest a formal or legal context involving these names and a February timeframe.
The undersigned offers to sell his fame consisting of about 109 acres half of lot 81 in a standard condition. The land lies between streams with excellent timber including hood inaple, cedar wood. 25 acres cleared with good wheat around. rent payable in advance. Offers accepted for either buying or retaining until February. Simon McLean on the premises at 1 La creny.
The Stone Dwelling on Main street near the school grounds offers 18 rooms and a large cellar with a garden. For further particulars apply to Horace J Wall Esq Waton November 20 1377.
The undersigned offers the Berkshire boar Wellington bred by Mr Geo Rudd of Guelph for service at the farm beside the Grand Trunk Station. Price one dollar cash. Also advertised the subscriber keeps fresh meat sausages and poultry at low prices.
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