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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 02, 1903

Page

2

Editorial Mote and Canadian Wheat News

The piece reviews arable weather for wheat in Canada and notes Victoria's anniversary celebration. It reports on Parliament motions censuring Mr. Galeay, pending legislation, and the push for Cunaldhut cattle for army supplies. It cites reciprocity discussions and commercial union ideas. It highlights strawberry shipments by the Canadian Express Company and the volume moved by G T Wool trains. It closes with the midsummer exam season across the province and expected Toronto exam duties.

Ningare Peninsula Termanant East Dominion Expreas Company Canallan Expread Company Thoas

Young swindler targets Guelph merchants in forged cheque scheme

Local merchants report a youthful con artist traveling citywide to cash forged cheques from $10 to $100. The man, about 20, claims ties to a Toronto family and was last seen near Mellugh's cigar store. Police seek leads to recover losses and identify the suspect.

Batuntay Whalley Filet Nelph Hut John Marelott Gremn George Whalley Kit Manning Avenue Toronto Mellugh Whleman

Canadian notices and local improvements lead to bylaw vote

A Monday meeting discussed permanent pavement along a path from Guelph to Mada street with two men on a committee. The council approved advancing the plan and instructed engineers to proceed while considering further paving projects. Separate notices announced Hallinan appointments and a July garden party at Willow Brook Farm with a long list of invited speakers and performers.

Mesachamble Meurer Kenney Blathiou Forbea Churel Gnuelph Mada Street Robi. Holmes Jimea Heown Tontrennige Forther Connell Speyside Mikalon Willow Brook Farm Henry Hayera Eeq Tia Hoel Mfr James Fox Canada Mluz Nowy Castek Nololat Acton Cornet Highlaint Janica Ross Harry Jeans Acton Orchestra A. Macpherson Chalwer’ Church Rove Perrin McAlping Soloist Georgetown T. Turber MLP HH. P. Moore H. T Lawson D. Henderson M. P

Jolliffe Leaves for Alberta Honored by Epworth League

A gathering at Mr Tt O Jolliffe’s father’s home in Tucalay saluted his departure to Alberta where he will serve in the North West conference. The Rockwood Epworth League presented him with an Expositor’s Bible set in grateful recognition of his service and future work.

Juno Tt. O. Jollive Wink Hint Godapeed Alberta Jollitfa Hin Bean Hilnd Man Valley Od Dour Methodiat Church Rockwood Circuit Menboow Chinneh Rockwood Nombeau Hackwool Bwortle League W.ol Garntuan Pastor H. HD Recordin Stewart Cle Harsle Pres Tt, Ie Oltuwwa Sifton Abuwka Commission Wat Ie Lord Strathcona London

Promoter’s health claims and local accidents in Milton district

Fragmentary notices include a dubious promotion for Howl's Saraparilla with testimonials, plus a farm accident in Nelson Township where a worker fell 60 feet and was badly injured. Also reports from Bannockburn School show a cheerful end of term program led by Mr Howard Grim, with students and parents enjoying athletics and refreshments.

Georg Harbotale Nelson Township J. Gundy

Shocking Train Collision Fatal to Myrtle Lacey

An Ontario accident report details Miss Myrtle Lacey, a young Indigenous woman, killed when a rapidly moving train struck her car at a crossing. The collision occurred after the driver failed to hear the oncoming train, despite warnings. The incident prompts discussion of railway safety and crosswalk signals.

Myrtle Lacey Carouee Ming Larey Upp

Midsummer stocktaking drives seasonal sales

A shop outlines its twice yearly stocktaking policy and a four week period of busy reling ahead. The article highlights opportunities for mothers and emphasizes clearing up short ends with many snaps advertised though some items are too small to advertise. It invites readers to visit to share the month’s good offerings.

Black Grenadine Prices in Latest Fabric Sale

The Grenadine fabric remains popular for evening and summer wear. After a strong selling season, the store lists remaining stock about ten ends with reduced prices from 1.50 to 1.00 dollars, signaling notable savings on Black Grenadine.

New York Anita

Muslin Dress Fabric Sale in Stock-Take Prices

30 dress ends of Fancy Muslin now offered at reduced stock-taking prices. Regularly 20 22 and 25 cents per yard, reduced to in force. Displays now and available for sale as soon as you can come in. Foo yards Dress Muslin, regular price 0 to 0 cents at 1 1 cents.

Union Soc

Wesley Birth Anniversary Observed by New England Methodists

Reston June 2 The 200th birth anniversary of John Wesley is being celebrated by Methodists of the New England conference with speakers including Rev A Carman of Toronto and Rev George Jackson of Edinburgh. A stalled Toronto Observatory may move to Ottawa within a year. An observatory is under construction at the Ottawa Experimental Farm for astronomers of the War Department though it may be used by weather prophets under Marine and Fisheries.

Reston John Wesley Methodists New England A. Carman Toronto Canadian Methodist Church George Jackson Edinburgh Scotland Ottawa Department of Marine and Visherion

Celery Iron Pills Claim Absolute Cure of Nervous Debility

An advertisement from A. T. Brown in Acton Ontario promotes Dr Tear Celery Iron Pills as a guaranteed cure for weak nerves watery blood and related ailments. The offer promises a money back guarantee after a full box purchase and return of unused and opened pills with directions if not satisfied.

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