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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 13, 1902

Page

3

Warden Cook’s Rvestal Election and Local News

Warden elect H W Pook Trafalgar by acclamation. Mr Cook celebrates silver wedding. daughter wed. busy month. Local notes include sidewalk duty, by law changes, and pedestrian concerns. Board of Education moves high school lab fitment. Funeral notices from Norval and acts of epworth league social. M L Harper funeral attendance and Winnie Me Lachlan remembered. Easton family funeral brought from Chicago. Willie Easton, 23, survives. New store for Symond’s hardware to open in Gault area. building details and radiators noted.

Cook H.w.pook Trafalgar Inston Ellis Cel Hanser Hhovel Youn Midewalks Hwackbamer Board of Education Aolon Pabtia Haboo Hlary Bab Belog Georgetown Arnold Epworth League Methodist Cburah DriMarpor Norval Deany Ste. Epbrasias H. Harper J. D Nev Cecil Marper Newtasket Toroste Ulackatock Withrow J. A. MeLaoblan Acton Winnie Hey Jamea A. MeLaoblen Port Elgin Pantee Obaroh Mled Wlonle Tharemiles Mr. McLachlan Asloa Kanton Alex Ramshaw Guelpet Euston Williateot Ramshaw John ‘T. Exaton J. M. Hagar Br. A HW. A. Mecpheresa Symon & Campbell Tha Gault Ela Marie Mecaril Bymou di Catspball Aetos Tha Netos-Necord Cay Ubird Rooma Bere Cellinga Haight Georgia Ping Ate Syeter Dominloa Radiator Co Fulubunias Abe

Fragmentary OCR Note on Local Figure and Events

A garbled OCR passage mentions a figure named Gill and mentions lakes, duties, and a potential event or action. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret, with several clipped names and phrases. It references conduct, a person named Joos, and a timing element but lacks coherent context or verifiable details.

Oldest resident laid to rest at nearby cemetery amid final rites

The funeral of a long revered resident drew a large gathering as pallbearers carried the casket to the local cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Born in Glengarry, he settled near Acion on the farm he tended for decades, leaving behind wife Miss Molbervon and five children Myre, Dunoats McGregor, Nassyaweye, Mrs. Puler Mo. Donald, and Adog. Mix, with only Donald remaining to wed on the homestead. The service at the church followed by interment was conducted by the pastor and another minister as a large crowd paid last respects.

Valentine Valentina Mansolpa Oliver Graham Pree Library Toronto Junction Otto Donald Kopman Toronto Pollow Court Y.H. Descon Victoria Minslou Knox Church Nobertson Milles Oakvilla J.T. Wallese Mrr Mrs. Gentlee Guelph Thoreday Mr. Godden Throagh Mookwood Po Hunday Altsrooan Gwlay Reat Alexander Mann Foto Etarnal Glengarry Iavarnesshire Bootland Yrar Jaid Héviland Genade Peter Hugh Yoho Erquenday Yoho Manon Manu Mlse Hamilton Donald Wawtn Macphereau Ula Hiszenurke Tha Faneral

February News Briefs and Local Notices Mix

A scatter of town items notes weather and road delays, a Georgetown hockey protest and upcoming replay, and local business updates. Oakvilla ratepayers face a $4,000 loan by law for Crosality Co to start a plane factory. health boards and town roles are shuffled. a hardware store sale and patient hospitalities appear amid a string of personal moves and a cautioned baby medicine advertisement.

Apealul Corriers Tha Orlok Rev. Ale Garnham Thoes Georgetown H. P. Moora Corloton Life Ansurance Colant Mrnday Waterloo Ennuel Oakvilla Crosality Co Toronto Board of Health Bern B. P Caretakar John White Haw Gurney Wlock Olaswillinua Joasph McMmaster Tha Northweat Thahorsa Toby Harvay Abelé Fina Park Ave Krakine Marvey

Visitors and Friends Notes From Acton and Area

The column records visitors and guests such as Julia Lee of Buffalo staying with J. A. McGrath in Mira Nettle Cobbante home and Guelph visitors, with names like Hanne Laird of Waterloo and John Mann noted among others. It mentions travel, funerals, illnesses, hospitalizations in Milton and LIMEHOUSE, plus a storm affecting travel.

Actonan Warlone Julia Lee Buffalo Mew J. A. McGrath Mira Nettle Cobbante Thos Gamerou Mie Ratt Niaktia Guelph Hanne Laird Waterloo Huntley Hare Martin McUann Toronto Thea. T. Moors Nobert Laird Wamutso Hjeelvtar H. A. Macpherson Yoh Lee W. Argent Palermo Acton Ads Gentles Kincardine Apenday A.J. Dentles Alea Williamson Lown On Tutsley Alex Mann Key John Mann Joach Hae Mina Jean Ghriade Mles Vere Obrlals Adios Funda Messrs Albert Richard Mershiniy Glenwiillama Balunday Mualcalm McWtierson Oakville Telaw Alex Mann Alla Mann Hannan Hoisos Huntth de. Hindley Baturasy Clyrebill

Hood's Sarsaparilla and the 19th century health claims

A fragment suggests Hood's Sarsaparilla influenced beliefs about medical benefits and permanence of health in older remedies. The text references traditional tonics and their supposed effects on vitality and age-related ailments in a historical context.

Four Specials For This Week at Leatore and China Palace

The Noted LEATORE and CHINA PALACE advertise four weekly specials including pure wax candles for Candlemas Sunday. They offer No 1 herring heads off and split at $4.50 White Wish and Frans mixed at $5.25 and 15 dinner sets with 97 pieces at $7.00 per set.

Our Great February Sale at Ladies Wear Prices

Our Great February Sale advertises alpaca blouse waists and coats at deep discounts. It touts $3.50 items for $1.75, $8.50 coats for $5.58, $19.50 coats for $7.50, and fur capes and accessories at reduced prices, urging readers to visit for seasonal goods.

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All This Month Remnants Sale at Bargain Prices

Remnants of dress goods flannelettes linings towelings tweeds linens cretonnes sheetings pillow cottons silks and odds and ends. Also many children's and men's shoes and a few ladies jackets. Garments cleared this week at prices to insure immediate sale. Come early and often.

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