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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 17, 1898

Page

3

Public Library Board Appointed for Aton and District

The Public Library Board, appointed by the Council and Public School Board, meets for organization. Knox Church notes report communion, eight new members, and an upcoming church anniversary with a Manse debt collection. Postmaster Matthews to install acetylene lighting at the Acton post office. local businessmen expect wider adoption. One item discusses attempts to curb tobacco sales to minors and a proposed by law for cigarette licenses. A talk titled Pictures from Life will be presented at the Methodist Church with illustrated lectures and music.

Aoton Public Library Board Council Public School Board E. Storay Reeve Offlaio J. A. McLachlan M. A J. i. Godden M. A. Forcns Hi.a. Macpherson Looman T. Moore Messia H. P. Moore Westminster J.W. Rae Toronto Pccabyterian Church the Oharah Mr. Rae Acton Hia Matthews Actonia J. B. Williamson Guelph Williamson Haworth League Sosulan

County Salaries Raised and Church Notices Reach Palmerston

County Treasurer Menzies received a pay rise from 500 to 9600, with Frazer also set to a new yearly allowance. In Palmerston, Rev. T. A. Moore will stay another conference year, and a Crokinole Club concert drew a full town hall crowd. Missionary services at the Methodist Church featured Dr. Maclaren and exceeded 170 in offerings.

County Council Menzies Frazer Methodist Church T. A. Moore Moore

Entertainments and meetings fill Erin scene this week

A busy week in Erin features children presenting at Diacipla Chargh and Blue Ribbon Hall events on Friday March 4, plus A'akating carnival at Mesa Park Rink tomorrow. Rev W H Garnham invited for a fourth year at Erin Methodist Circuit meeting, Epworth Leaguers hear Rev A C Crews in Rookwood, and delegates to Hamilton Conference chosen. Voter interest grows as election campaigning continues.

Bobool Buro Oburuh Erla Blue Ribbon Hall Mesa Park Erin WH. Garnham Epworth Rookwood A. C. Crews Mammoth Cave Greaturer Haworth League Moatleg Joc. Masson D. Sharpe Mies M. Forester Hamilton Galt Bundsy Sharp A. H. Crosby

Local Notes From Crewsons Corners and District

Attendees from Crewsons Corners joined missionary services in Acton Methodist Church and Liberal mass meeting in Rockwood. Reports say people also attended an Assembly in Eden Mills and enjoyed the outing. Alex Cripps received an 80 horsepower boiler from Patrie Engine Works Toronto. Mrs. Jas Stevenson of Fergus visiting. Mr. R Gibbons recovering from illness. Mr. W T Ramehaw of Lowville spent time here. Court of Registration for hooded suffrage voters held last week. politically split enrollments. Bradford Clementa appointed town assessor and Robert Molones named collector. Armstrong vs Harrison case: Divisional Court overturned Judge Hamilton. Harrison trustees for Milton temperance societies. Mr. Barber’s meeting and Milton store opening noted. Roena G. and Hemateds consolidated stocks under one roof. Tilsonborough Methodist Church appoints Rev D W Brider for next conference. decision challenged.

Acton Methodist Church Rockwood Eden Milla Alex Cripps Patrie Engine Works Toronto Jas. Stevenson Fergue R. Gibbons Ines Wt Ramehaw Lowville Hamilton Robertson Bradford Clementa Robert MoIones Jamies A Fraser High Court of Justice Lele Armstrong Robertada Harrison Milton Barber Messra Roe Tilsonborgh

Conservative Meeting and Local Carnival Report

Mr H Hortop led a Conservative rally with Spence Torrance and Dr Burton of Guelph speaking for Mr Matrie, while Armitrong spoke for Mr Anderson. Liberal E B Johnson of Toronto addressed a tight attendance. Carnival prizes included Best dressed Jennie Bolton and Best trick W Farrier, with Blandfield making a first appearance at rookwood.

H. Hortop Oandidate Mivs Jennie Bolton Sas Tamea Tramp W. Farrier E. Lorée F. Dredge Hall Mila Alec, Mia BlanchAelda Rookwood N. Ralnhart Ee “Bay Trasy Jno Etrachan Jackson Pang Onos Gladatone Hall L. Kestle Guelph L. ¥. McBrady Marxia Wellington County Perry London

Local society notes from Guelph Herald items

A stream of social visits and travel notes from Guelph and nearby towns lists individuals visiting friends and relatives in Preston Milton Toronto Berlin Galt Georgetown Esquesing Acton Listowel Knox College clergy and politicians. Mentions Miss Lexie Clark Nettie Cobban Maggie Matthews Adams Ward Heppler and others with varying trips and hospitality.

Fawn Prgesn Ida Clark Guelph Banday Lexie Clark Preston

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