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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 06, 1950
Page
20
The article compiles scattered notes from Acton discussions and events. It mentions licenses for Mingrers in Acton on May 31, 177, various public disturbances, a note on Mother’s Day songs from 1878, and local happenings like band performances and bathing habits. The piece reflects a mosaic of community concerns, entertainments, and social behavior.
Report describes two figures in white gowns seen on Main Street in front of the Presbyterian church. Spectators noted a bright light and sudden melting appearance near the gate as a possible paranormal event. It is unclear if the phenomenon repeated on subsequent nights.
A disoriented man on a horse caused chaos Tuesday evening, veering through Pack streets and colliding with objects before managing to return home. He attempted to bite at bystanders and was restrained after a confused episode. The owner requested the tale not be published to avoid alarm among subscribers.
A notice states no shooting match will be held at Campbell’s hotel on Tuesday the 12th inst with 30 turhess to be shot. Rifles or shotguns to fire at 100 yards with no 6 shot in shotguns. Shooting to commence at one o’clock. It also notes a $400 election-related sum changing hands Monday in the village.
North defeats South in a September 2 1880 game on AG Street. South absent several men, North leads by three runs at midgame and finishes strong to claim the win. Allan and Juries teams compete for the trophy as Georgetown hosts Acton.
An intoxicated gentleman in a village insulted others and triggered a shotgun standoff. Bystanders loaded a double barreled gun and drew lots for the first shot. The man stood at twenty paces but fled toward a wood pile, escaping two shots due to poor aim.
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The Free Press records bargain prices for sugar rice biscuits and coal oil while reporting persistent clothes line thefts. A recent spree near Stuarts and Edward Moore’s yard yielded dresses and overskirts, with thieves offering contact by person or letter.
The village council contemplates a new town hall and lock-up at a central site. Citizens have debated the project, and the council plans to study hall designs in other towns and report findings at a future meeting. A ratepayer meeting may be called to gather public opinion.
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