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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
2
A jumble of names and events outlines disputes on arbitration treaties and government, with notes on trade, farming prospects, and a clarify about a town by law. Articles report on Canadas economy, disputes in Alliston, and company accidents including a death by electrocution.
Residents, dignitaries and former council members gathered in Rockwood to honor Colin Cameron on twenty five years of service as clerk of Nawagawoya Township. Speakers praised his dedication, noting population shifts and changes in office holders while presenting gifts including a engraved watch.
The Acton council approved a street widening project from John Street to the Second property line, with expropriation of frontage to form the new road bed. The plan includes moving the pavement and utilities, and widening the street from Guelph Street with a new sidewalk and improved appearance for the town. The Fifteenth report recommended payments to contractors and the council adopted the report. A formal request was made to proceed immediately with the street works and frontage purchases.
A garbled report from Guelph describes a near miss involving a horse drawn livery team and a road accident. It notes a foreman named Dr Geer and Mr Oliver Health, mentions a faulty wagon, and warns readers to mail watches for repair with return postage.
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