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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 11, 1909
Page
2
Reports from Washington and Canada discuss trade tariffs and factory shifts as US and France shape cross border policy. Ontario Alliance branches convene at Blay Street Church to urge three fifths repeal and local option plans while warning against unsafe ice and public water hazards.
The Acton Agricultural Society adjourned meeting at Hawwartown elected officers for the year and announced the Fall Fair to be held October 5 and 6. Allan De vereux presided as president with.Georgetown and nearby towns represented among officers. Exhibition counts and gate receipts are noted as improving though prize money nears $100 per event. The society plans a Petty Parish dance and a public event on October 5 and 6 in Acton.
A special council session approved auditor findings and announced a 4000 per year municipal officer salary with multiple duties including tax, light revenue, sanitary inspector, caretaker roles, and constable duties. William D. Smith secured the Municipal Officer post after earlier applicants and a separate Monday meeting noted routine financial and fire department actions.
The Board of Health met in the Council Chamber last Friday evening with members Reave I Swack anor A J Mackinnon secretary Jag McIntosh T Gamble and A T Brown. They voted to appoint Jas McIntosh as chairman for the coming year and to order the Municipal Office to inspect and cut off any mains connected to street drains that feed cesspools or foul water into Main Street drains. Citizens complained of offensive smells from a street drain and investigations showed orders from a year ago were not carried out.
Harry Ellis of Fer wus reports stomach trouble improved after using Mina remedy. He describes severe symptoms including inability to eat, fermentation of food, and nerves, with rapid relief within two days and claims a full cure with no side effects. The ad touts a money back guarantee and a local distribution of the product.
A church gathering at Knox Church Unnitan features sermons on vision of God and Holy Spirit enduement. The event includes evening entertainment by the Young People's Guild, with Rev. J G Wilhon presiding and Miss Jovalo Irving praised for eloquence. The text urges personal commitment and practical Christian work.
Acton Pras Library reports strong patronage with 5 201 hooks loaned and a collection of 3 001 volumes across 40 subject areas. The Library notes expansion of new books with 00 EL05 spent and praises reader appreciation for the catalog and cataloger services.
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