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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
2
A fragmented report covers Coldwater Ontario advocating Vocal Option, hotel liquor debates, and county political meetings. It notes crop prospects in Ontario, party campaigning by Warren and Nixon, and local civic concerns shaping upcoming elections.
The convention at Matlinatad near Metday drew a large, representative attendance. Speakers from multiple denominations discussed Sunday School work and youth training, led by Rev. Me Nurkor and others. Attendees, including Rev. Mr. Macpherson and Mr. Willoughby, emphasized centralizing church and school efforts to develop character and faith among children and adults.
Large audience at Milton heard candidate nominations for Halton division. Dr A W Nixon spoke for Nixon while J A Willoughby seconded by Hamuel Dice and Cr Inglehart seconded Warren. Campaign speeches followed with attacks and defenses from each side. An advertisement for Rheumatism cures and Hyomel medicine appeared in the same issue.
The council discussed funding for a town janitor position and the Municipal Officer’s duties, deferring action to the next meeting. Chairman Agnew urged modern electroliers for the council chamber and updated town hall and park light schedules, with new abatements requested and copies ordered for print.
A brief notice appears from The Old Citizen of Acton Willow Sirest, rear of Henderson & Co, describing a hand laundry service operated by Chas BabY. The item identifies location details and a proprietor name in terse form.
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