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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 11, 1897

Page

3

Local Notes and Bank News From Acton Free Press

The Acton Free Press reports on national bank operations with references to the British Provincial Bank of England, and updates on local issues in Acton including municipal salary changes, electric light plant expansion, license fee increases, Epworth League events, and church conventions. It notes weather, sleighing, and social happenings like marbles and church activities, plus a resignation of Wm. Bell from the Tradere Bank presidency due to health concerns.

Hiss Dancan Robertson Ospringa Honea Epworth League Parle Churchill Acton Beat Homes

Uniform Hours and Local Council Notes At Acton

Acton Official Board discussed uniform service hours for churches and considered harmonizing Sunday times. Board opened bids for school wood supply. John A. Gordon bid $88 for 30 cords of four foot maple, delivery at Acton. Other notes mention obituaries, church services, and Knox Church anniversary plans with Miss Tessa McCallum as featured reader.

Methodist Church Acton Gfort Variana Dugphos Acton Public School John A. Gordon Actogs J. G. Wilson Irwin Moore Alberta Moore i Moors Colorado Georgetown Heinseks Tue Joseph's’ Church Wau Ray Father Isley Knox College J. R. Webb Toronto Janation Baptist Church Methodiat Forbes Churchill Sona Toronto Danvassera Yates Brough Printing Co Skippea Chicago Fonda Ha Almonta Gaz Gazelle Knox Church Bea Monibara J. A. Mortigan East Presbyterian Ohuroh Tessa McCallum Hanoroua Toronto Globe Ming WcCallom Gallo Mies Tessa “McCallum Galt

Local Industry Accident and Community Notes

A Milton area worker named Johnay Axuan suffered severe hand injuries at his father John Agnew’s firm while cutting straw near a nylon facility. The report also lists January examinations for several classes, local obituaries, weather and travel notes, plus community visits and minor accidents including a thumb injury and a foot gash.

Johnay Axuan Furma Iti Nylon Milton John Agnew Algo Nelaon

Georgetown Convention Draws Large Attendance and Praise

The Georgetown convention last week drew the largest crowd yet with many delegates and visitors, a packed Methodist Church, and sessions across multiple churches. notable speakers included Reverend W W Weeks of Toronto and Reverend J J Redaitt of Brampton, with a new county map exhibit and strong Sunday school interest. next convention slated for Oakville.

Georgetown Waa Acton W. W. Weeks Toronto J. J. Redaitt Brampton Fazer Paris Alfred Day Beavis J. J. Reddite Oakville J. J. Webb Janetion Baptist Church O. G. Langford First Baptist Church Ottawa Methodist Church G. A. Mitchell

Misitore to and From Acton and Other Personal Notes

A local column lists visitors, departures, and social notices from Acton and Trafalgar area. People travel to Hamilton, Toronto, Guelph, and Brampton. gatherings include church and school events with multiple named residents and friends.

Misitore Acton

Maple Leaf and Canadian Home Journal Feature

The February issue of The Canadian Home Journal includes a half tone portrait of Mr. Alexander Marr and his patriotic song The Maple. A sample copy costs 80 cents with yearly subscription at 1.00. Wentworth county reports no county rate last year but has 44 000 on hand. Rotting city jail costs total 80 000. Samuel Duckworth near Grand Valley is fined 100 and six months’ jail for possessing an illicit bull. Rev John Watson (Ian Maclaren) interview notes Canadian zeal for education and admiration of Toronto and McGill facilities.

Poatony C. T. Hill Lowry Guelph Kilmanter Port Rowan James G. Hill Toledo Ohio Chas Hill Monroe Mia Bill Acton Ranishaw Graham Hamilton The Canadian Home Journal Canadiana Stetch Alexander Marr Wentworth County Samuel Duckworth Grandd Valley Pattullo London New John Watson Ian Maclaren Toronto McGill

Safe and Profitable Investments In Gold and Winter Goods

Investors seek profitable bets as gold mining draws attention nationwide. A limited one week offer touts dead sure returns on mining stocks and a vast array of winter garments from Antractin to Sable Muffs with deep discounts. The ad promotes both speculative stocks and clearance winter stock balances to attract buyers.

Wool Vests and Drawers Prices From A Local Market

Fragmentary listing shows prices for ladies wool vests and drawers and health brand wool combinations. Items include long sleeve vests at 1 504 roc, heavy merino vests at 50c to 5c, ribbed wool drawers at 50c, and children's sizes up to 796 for 34. The garb mentions Monta Scotch Lambs Wool and natural yarn blends with varied cents pricing.

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New Year Ambitions Press for Bigger Future

A forward looking note urges expanding the new year beyond the old, aiming for bigger goals and broader growth. It emphasizes ambition, renewal, and collective effort to achieve higher progress in the coming period.

Bronchial Syrup as Throat and Lung Remedy

An old advertisement promotes Bronchial Syrup as an excellent remedy for throat and lung ailments including coughs colds croup influenza hoarseness and rawness. The cure targets irritation in the air passages and aims to soothe the bronchial tracts.

White Goods Sale Promises Complete Assortment for Shoppers

An advertiser proclaims reliable service and faithful fulfillment of ads. Readable text features a White Goods Sale with night gowns, skirts, yokes, and bridal sets priced from $1.35 to $3.95. The list includes corset covers, drawers, aprons, and bleached cottons in varied styles.

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