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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 15, 1900

Page

3

Fire and Light improvements and church events in Acton

The article recalls a Tuesday evening farewell in the Old Gapites Church and notes a safety inspection of electric light systems, led by Inspector Tonnatons and Fire Chief Pearson. It details a reception of thanks to Mr Forbes for his lectures to the Georgetown Young People Union, a Sunday event at St Allan's Church, and various community notices including a memorial for John Hayder and reports on the Acton Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting. It also lists local weather, school and church activities, and financial matters of the local Board of Trustees with bids for wood and a loan negotiation.

Gapites Baptie Psa Steeve Pearson Light Patore Studiea Io Rapital Young People’ Union Georgelawe Iaat Raye T. Forbes Twalod Lottar Forbes Georgetown Ybang Aldan Siathaso'a St. Allan's Church Mr. and Pires Thoreday_svening Godden John Hayder Churchill Thureday Futocel H. W. Holden Molden A. Macpherson Wat. Bryera Holden Brad Chriatlas Ife Jkmed David and George Mesard Mésars Anderson & Kingabury Bria Minsees Ouaol & Teats Ceargetows Mr. Hary Evia Actos G. T. KH Guelph Biresh Doles Vila Abby Moorecroft Woman's Christale ‘Hentperance Mrw C Viewtiea James Mooi sMre UL A. Macpherson Mire Meyry Orinda Mra B. Belew Car Beareldry Flit Joola Orant Moora Thaldlea Selebdetrum Cobourg Elule Canada Acton

Market for Acton Aimed at Local Trade and Growth

A lengthy letter urges Acton to adopt a town market to boost revenue and convenience. It argues a market would support farmers merchants and residents by cutting transport none shouldered by farmers and offering direct sales of butter eggs fowl and produce. The writer suggests a weekly market day with a chartered market authority and private bank to manage funds and utilities.

Tore Enrros Acton Soda Point Taud Giebaud Mmerkeb Japan Euccesatul Holtor Thia Alana Hallaup

Vase Figs and Various Local Notices From The Week

The text lists social mentions and greetings across towns and individuals. It notes Mary Williamson visiting Burhortow, Beard of Hersilion in vows week, Forster of Kuloertag, Mrs Jenoly Hrolt Mya, De Forster, and De. Pertateod. It mentions Ottawa visits, Charlief rodeos, and recent marriages and moves including Dr. W. Reynold at Himvale, Weydolds marriage, and De John NCES Hawa to Dawson City. The Payed extends congratulations.

Mise Mary Williamson Burhortow Wire Beard Hersilion Wes Tn Werlin Dele Toronto Jenoly de. Forster Kuloertag Jt Forster D. Pertateod Inga Ottawa Baturdey Aod Wander Windateertorth N.v.co Haterdey Will W. Hy Reynold Sledelcian Himvale My. Weydolds Chriotmas W. Uryers Napanee John Nces Hawa Dawson City Clark Yukon Copneill Wilde Allee Freeman Faith Fenton Lobe Vnaw

Local church notes and social items in a small town

A fragmented entry records a former Methodist pastor delivering an educational sermon, with a large congregation. Upcoming services are announced by Dr. Hosmlan of Ekanensy. The piece mentions social gatherings, teen dances, and visits by local residents, plus the funeral of John me Guyder and surrounding notices.

Cowal Mbartay Methodist Church Hosmlan Ekanensy Teyvisa Was Actov Asd Tharedsy Actos J. Mickell Mia Uf. Renshaw Borlington Alles Coleman Liniahouse Funday Albert Williarsson Burlington Geo. Docker Andereon Actan Huntley Tlabart Orippe John Me Guyder Churabill

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