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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
3
A brief classified notice lists funds offered for loans at the lowest rate of interest. It also advertises many farms for sale at cheap prices and dwellings and other property in a portion of the town. The Acton Free Press notes Willoughby A. of Georgia as the contact, in a Thursday issue.
Local items cover council meetings, a by-law vote, and municipal salaries. Oakville fire damage estimate tops $4,000. town clerk Bradbury realigned. Erin Village council set to meet. Mentions of baseball score 17 to 7 in Acton versus Vilto burgh and football result Acton 6 to 1 against Sons of England.
Toronto visitors scout property and sea good roads plans in Halton. Acton hosts a Woman's Institute meeting with speeches on worth and schooling. Reports of baseball injuries, high honors at Toronto University, and a new Marl Street Bridge project are mixed with wedding notices, obituaries, and local society updates.
A garbled 19th or early 20th century style transcript notes a rail accident with survivor remarks and a casualty. The readable bits reference a Boston script and a heated exchange about drinking, while lines imply a discussion of harm and pity in a chaotic dialogue.
A church league clash between Methodists and Anglicans was postponed due to wet weather. Saturday's crowd saw Anglicans regain the lead, Waddell and MacLean starring. an ankle injury to Amith ended the match and prompted a benefit game.
Toronto visitors and local appearances fill the week as residents travel, stay with friends, attend events, and report health updates. Notable mentions include Winnie Grindell visiting from Toronto, Miss Ivete Douille returning from Collingwood to Acton, and Rev. Draper and Mr. Moore at Woodstock conference. Engagements announced include Laura McQuade and W Morthmdr Julinatons planning a Calgary wedding, with several townspeople visiting family and attending church gatherings.
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