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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 04, 1901
Page
2
A Royal proclamation sets June as coronation day with details read Friday. Reports from Ottawa note Canadian officials and U S authorities addressing tuberculosis relief and travel, while trade tensions mount between Russia and the United States impacting tariffs and European commerce.
A rural classroom celebration features Miss Dendott and a teacher sharing taffy and lemonade with students at Woondilda School. The note expresses gratitude for two years of teaching and asks for a final token of appreciation from the pupils and community.
The Methodist church celebrated a quarter century milestone with Rev. George W. Calvert and David Llewelyn presiding. Sunday and Monday services drew large crowds as the church remembered its founders and heard sermons on bearing burdens, mutual help, and divine guidance. A polished desk was presented to the Sunday school, and liberal offerings supported the anniversary fund.
The Church choir under Miss Jeasie Nicki performed at Epworth Spatua amid a social committee gathering. Reverend Agatin Votler, Methodist pastor, arrived in town and will deliver the inaugural sermon next Sunday. Proceeds from the garden party reached $5. Members of the Ladies' Aid elected officers, and a farewell was given to Mrs Beanders. Dominion Day passed quietly with many visiting and local holiday attendances.
A local advertisement promotes Yuadies wide brim hats in black straw at special prices. Canned peas offered at 5 cents a can, lawns in attractive colors at 5 cents per yard. Shirt waists 75 cents each, shirtings for hot weather priced in low offers. Soma toes canned goods and Comet soap advertised with small multi item discounts.
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