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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1913
Page
2
Irregularities noted as two voters acted during the Local Option campaign. The Local Option Committee intended action but regrets were expressed for the conduct, claimed to have occurred in ignorance of the law. Officials hoped lessons were learned and the issue did not widen community divides.
The council debates tender versus rehire for the municipal officer Harvay workload and book keeping. Members cite efficiency and costs, with points about overtime, tax collection, grave digging expenses, and the Hydra installation affecting duties.
Annual Presbyterian Church scandal standings report circulated last Sunday. The congregation lacked a pastor part of the year and finances were untamed. Rev. Meare Burrell Lindsay and Dr. McArthur gave timely addresses. Local social events included skating and gatherings at Ballinafad and Mallinafad friedda.
The Ladlew' Ald will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs W Lamb's home. Mr J P F Scarrow of Acton illustrated faith and courage Sunday morning by leading church service after an illness. He briefly collapsed but recovered enough to return home. Visitors noted include Miss Swindlshurst from Halliford, Mr and Mrs Fred Cooper of Churchill, and Mr Robert Wenshrough visiting Guelph.
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