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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
4
A brief notice reports a loan offer at a low rate of interest from a lender named Neco Mwame with terms aimed to attract borrowers. The ad emphasizes affordability and accessible repayment options for potential clients seeking quick financing.
A stream of local happenings recounts Lightheart of Acton visiting Hamilton, church services at Tabernacle and Methodist congregations, and plans for electric lighting in the town hall. Reports cover the Royal Templars, a Woman's Christian Temperance Union meeting, and a military company marching to train at Fort Nesgera. Also noted are a memorial sermon, a reunion note, and obituary of Thomas Williams of Evandale, highlighting community ties and civic involvement.
The article details a large alumni reunion in progress with a committee named to organize greetings, speeches, a parade, and a cemetery unveiling at Malrview. It lists convener names, a schedule for Friday and weekend events, and a memorial program to recall past graduates. Also included are local obituaries, church reports, and notes on town projects and business growth.
Letters to and from Acton and various personal notes describe visits to Guelph and Norval, drives by Nicklin and others, relatives visiting Acton, and a recovering resident who is regaining strength after a broken leg. Names include Sarah Coon, H. Claas, Wm. Yohnstone, and Mrs. Hidney Smith among others. Local trip-by-trip updates record family visits, driving tours, and upcoming Gordon party plans at the Laidlaw home.
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