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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 27, 1899
Page
3
A historic notice describes deposits and interest terms offered by J Turnbull, cashier, including cash withdrawal by written order, pass book presentation, and the promotion of capital and reserve funds with final lines about funds and rates.
Next Tuesday Emancipation Day noted with civic events. Park activities set for Saturday afternoon at three o clock and athletics invited. Guelph civic holiday planned for next Monday with Citizens traveling to Toronto and Niagara Falls.
Inspector Howe of the Underwriters' Association features a steam fire engine test by engineer Grindall, achieving steam up and a stream in seven minutes. Chief Harvey praises the feat as the inspector's first since taking office.
The Ree Library Board met in the library on Monday evening with J. B. Pearson John Cameron Thos T Moore and H P Moore present. The Librarian reported 236 books added across history biography voyages and travels literature poetry fiction religions and miscellaneous categories. Cash receipts totaled 605 for catalogues and cards with 30 cents noted. The Librarian’s report and maintenance funds were discussed with a proposed 80 for current year maintenance and 40 for additional municipal support beyond the legislative grant. The board adjourned.
Heavy rain did not dampen a St. Joseph's Church fundraiser in Acton as Rev. Father Feeny led a large gathering at Jan. Barey grounds. Acts by J. J. O Neil, J Gallagher, Charles Edwards, Frank Lee and Miss Pearl McGrail, plus Acton Cornet Band and Jubilee Orchestra, created a lively program earning 78 dollars for the church.
Charming weather drew large crowds to Sunday services led by Rev. H. E. Mason from Georgetown. Morning and evening gatherings from Acton Caledon and Alton praised the sermons and choral singing by Harry Gibbons and young vocalists, with themes on Spiritual Ambition and the Greatest Fact and Greatest Fallacy.
Balance figures from 1898 ledger show accounts for municipal taxation. Balances include PAYMUENTA, Balancos Fuel, repairs and improvements, interest, insurance, contingencies. Carried to next year per treasurer’s records.
A long list of names and travels forms a Fans Press column with readers in Acton and area. Entries mention visitors to and from Georgetown, Toronto, Guelph, Hamilton, Preston, Listowel, and Niagara, plus trips to Portland, Vancouver, and China. Notable items include Rev J K Godden's health update and railway contractor Dan Mann's sale to voyage to Shavaghal.
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