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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
3
An old article promotes Ferrovim as a powerful iron remedy for weakened systems. It touts Ter rorim as the efficient iron source combined with beef nutrients and gentle sherry for a mild cumulative effect. Price noted as $1.00 per bottle at druggists.
The brief local items mention a garden party at the park tonight with the 20th Regiment, Lut Bertin Nand, and a holiday pass with no flag on the town hall. Inspector Farrah of Oakville notes quiet hotels and a July park speech by A W Wright of Niagara Falls. The inspector cites 175 charges and 93,050 in convictions over six years.
The Soper family of Chiarcls Street celebrated the wedding of their second daughter Florence to Mr. R. Makechnie of Detroit. Rev W G Chariton officiated. Florence wore a cream albatrag gown with roses. they honeymooned to Toronto and northward before settling in Detroit. A second ceremony united Mina Norfia and Mr. Bydnay Q. Gunton of Acton at a home on Church Street with arch greens and orange blossoms. They left for Toronto and Port Garing after a celebratory dinner.
An enjoyable garden party at the Aquatic Club on Tuesday is reported with guests including Annie A. Harvey, who has passed the Normal Examination and earned a sociology certificate. Community notices cover a Women's Institute meeting July 1 at Warren's Grave, Methodist Church annual report figures, Dominion Day court cases, and multiple local happenings from Gow Ganda to an automobile accident near Grimsby with four injured but recovering. A letter laments neglect of Fairview cemetery and calls for community action.
Oakville records note Father Feeny, long tied to local duties, has been appointed to a larger parish in Dundas. The move ends a year of reforms and community fundraising efforts he led here, with well wishes from readers and parishioners. The Oakville Record laments the loss while recognizing his impact.
Acton Orange Demonstration next Monday July 12 invites all Orange Lodges from Hulton and surrounding counties. The grand procession starts at 1 PM with bands and banners, remarks by notable speakers, and a program of athletic contests, prizes, and a host lodge parade. A rail special from Oakville to Acton is arranged. football and baseball games accompany the event.
Acton defeats Georgetown 28 to 23 as both teams field strong lineups at the home rink. Notable performers include Awd Mackinnon, Willoughby, Fraser, Campbell, Henderson, Bonrb, McNabb, Moftiibon, Maltoan, Grant, and Barhee, with Acton taking the majority by 28 points.
A shopping round up notes affordable Wash Suits and Shirts at five dollars, a Mercerized linen suit in old rose tones, linen wash skirts at $1.19, a Montreal surplus lot in assorted colors, and a fresh shipment of summer parasols with prices from 1.35 to 4.00.
During July and August except weeks with a public holiday, his store will close every Thursday at 1 p.m. The schedule provides regular early closures, affecting customer access on those days.
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