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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 10, 1898

Page

3

Board of Directors Listing Fragment

A partial OCR listing shows board members and officers including John Stuart, Rambay, Joan Procron, and Turnbull Cashier with titles such as Vice-President and Inspector. The text is incomplete and contains scattered initials and punctuation.

Board OF Ohn Stuart ACG Rambay Vroaidant Iuc Roacu Joan Procron Woon B. Ax Toronto Wat Ginoy Turnbull Cashler Steven M. Watson Inspector

Nomination Withdrawn by W H Denny in 1898 Farewell Note

Acton announces withdrawal of his nomination on February wh 1898 citing plans and interest of all. W H Denny states resignation placed in Clerk's hands with respect to the farm eleven months and mentions Hiram Swackhamer and ex Councillor Denny as nominees while the latter declines.

Wanzep Guarantes and Accident Co Acton and Vicinity Liberal Toronto Horilton Atock Hamilton Thia Allon Acton W. H. Denny Hiram Swackhamer Denny T. H. Harding Es ‘Danny Robert James McLain Swacktaven J.etthews W. H. Smith

Knox Church Anniversary and community notices

The Knox Church anniversary is set for Sunday February 20 with Rev W A J Martin of Guelph preaching and the choir providing music. Besides worship, the column notes snow clearance concerns, a sermon by Rev H B Gaall at the Baptist Church, and various local updates including vital statistics, seed displays, crop reports, and a Woodmen of the World entertainment event at the town hall.

Kuox Knox Church W.A. J. Martin Guelph Chor

Acton Town Council approves by laws and library board picks

Tuesday evening council session advances liquor license limits to three with 125 dollars per license plus fees and passes municipal officer by law. Reeve Storey chairs finance committee audit adoption. Public Library Board appointments set Rev. McLachlan and others for terms, and electric light plans are studied with engineer Parke. Town bell for Sunday services discussed and adjournment at 9:30.

P. A. Mokwen Berlin D. Graham Acton Walla Basio Nay Vreo Library Board Conrail Sanderland Villa Reave Reeve Storey J. A. Murray I Francie John Clarke JA. Murray Feas John ‘Clarke R. D. Graham Public Library Board I. Francis Public Library James A. McLachlan H. A. ‘Macphereon HP. Moora J.A. ‘Murray Bank of Hamilton Georgetown James Clark Parke Murray

Bows of Scotland Event Delights Acton Audience

Tuesday evening in the town hall featured the Jargent crowd and the Bows of Scotland show. Bayonet contests between Pte Stewart and Sergt Wasson highlighted the program, with Williams as referee and Stewart as judge, plus a sword bayonet match. A military drill, patriotic songs, and a debut by Mr. E B Jackson from Rookwood drew praise, as did an address by Rev H A Macpherson and remarks by Grand Chief Alex Gracer.

Scotland Reading Pte, Stewart Sergt. Waston England Acc Stewart Wasson Waason Williams Sergt Pto Manaio Spesches Ton Pupila G. Graham Ballinafo’s Onbia Thialinga E.B. Jackson Rookwood Acton Banka Loch Lomond Honda Jackson Excallonos Alex Gracer Toronto Sona of Scotland H. A. Macpherson Lileut Col. Kerns M.P. P Migs Jennia Smith A. McNabb Awa Wasson Mig Deven Eae

NASSAGAWEYA NOTES LASSES AND LECTURES IN TOWN

Typhoid sidelined McTavish as parcels move and new owners take over a Knatohbull shop. Cold week marks harsh winter. Local church hosted a successful At Home in Forestern hall. Ebenezer Corwhin Leagues met in Rookwood with Rev. A. C. Crews delivering remarks. Mrs Hasband ill with range inflammation and the Vickerman family relocate to Preston woolen mill. Nus­sagaways Banday School Association plans a Saturday session at Presbyterian Church with Rev J A McLachlan and Rev W A J Martin delivering addresses on Sunday School themes and missions.

Angua. McTavish C. A. Geddes Paris Knatohbull John Locker Knatohbull Goon Dist Church Forestern Thompson Sherwood D. ‘Vickerman Campbellville Parchheed & Woolen Mill Preaton Vickerman Mabel Nussagaways Banday School Association Presbyterian Ghar Guelph H. Macpherson Mr. Martin Mr. McLachlan Churoh

Sword and Bayoriak Exhibition Attracts Huge Crowd

An event featuring bayonet drills and fencing display drew a large audience amid chatter about military prowess. Prominent champions showcased skills, yet many attendees admitted limited knowledge of military tactics, affecting their appreciation of the performance.

M.P.P Wasson Willie Plessing

Community Notes From Crews ons Corners

A local tea meeting was held at Churchill with residents attending. A sleigh party from the area visited Mr George Jefferson’s in Puellnoh last week. Mr and Mrs George Ramahaw from Lowville visited Jelonda this week. R H Allen spent several days with friends near Oakville. Rev T I Forbes may organize a Congregational Church locally.

W. B. Smith Cleveland Palmview Roy H. A Madphoraonia Orieff Robertson Miss. Duiey Nickii Guelph Misa Fairbrother Miss House Copenhagen Amos Barborroe Acton Bundey RO. Gavin Toronto Canadian Order of Foresters Thos, Miller Aoton Hartney Man Dauphin John Plowmer Rockwood Misa Scott Rookland Brampton Reva H. A. Macpherson James A. McLinchlan M. A R. J. Gurney H.P. Moore Oakville J.C. Smith D. D Haa Quelph Mercury Churchhill George Jefferson Puelnoh Mra. George Ramahaw Lowville Jelonda R. H. Allen Rev. T. I. Forbes

Rockwood Rallys and Events Highlight Local Week

In Rockwood Rev A C Crews spoke at town hall on Monday with Epworth League Canada. Conservative candidate H Hortop held a Wednesday rally in support. A Mechanics Institute concert was planned this evening with 1.50 admission and local talent. A carnival occurred Wednesday night. The hockey team beat a Guelph side by a solid margin.

A. C Crews Epworth ‘League of Canada H. Hortop Inet Aid Mechanica’ Institute Élags Guelph

Local notes mix schooling, visits, and tragedy

A report details Jamey Black teaching a weekly school with near 100 attendees, visits by Mr Henry, a Methodists service in Milton, and guests at G. Wella’s home. It covers a coroner’s inquest verdict on James Jamieson’s death blamed on liquor, an At Home event at Knox Church, and a fatal straw accident involving James Graham and neighbor Mr Buck leaving a widow and two children.

James Jamieson Wau Milton Ladies' Aid Knox Church Gorvicea Milton Methodial W. E. Prescott Simcoe James Graham Trafalgar George Buck Graham Buck Mer

Midland Route Touristic California Excursions Advertised

The Crickys Milwaukee and St Paul Railway promote Saturday California excursions to Los Angeles and points in Southern California. Tourists travel in upholstered sleeping cars with courteous couriers attending to needs. The berth rate is 96.00 for two persons from Chicago, with a Midland Route folder available from the Eastern Manager at 05 Adams Street Chicago or A J Taylor in Toronto.

Crickys, Milwaukee & St Paul Railway Los Angeles California Cara Ara Chicago Adams Street Yil A. J. Taylor Toronto Ont

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