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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 23, 1910
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR obituary fragment listing multiple individuals with scattered ages and relations. Mentions a wedding? and a series of place names, dates, and family references. Text is garbled, with numerous misspellings and unclear lines, making precise identifications difficult.
The Acton council held a long session approving a road roller purchase and a stone crusher, and debating a new bridge project between Oakville and Trafalgar. A traffic aid by law for school inspectors was set at 8500 per year as part of ongoing infrastructure and governance measures.
The report covers a Guelph to Acton wool competition with multiple town participants, results, and match details. It notes the Heagrata Trophy contest, key competitors like Kaler of Horllo and Chapman of Gualph, and final standings from various rounds and consolations. The piece also mentions the annual meeting, officers named, and hospitality at the Acton Housing Club.
The diatulet annuad meeting of the Woman Institute was held at the Burlington Methodist Church. Delegates presented reports, the financials showed prosperity, officers were elected, and a social hour followed with thanks to Burlington ladies for hospitality.
An ad claim touts Dr Monies Tullan Root Dilla as a thorough cleanse remedy sold widely. The article notes Wallington County Council debates on moving court functions to a village and a proposal to raise councillor pay from four to six dollars per day.
Fragments indicate decorative wash jar patterns with colon markings and price notes. Listed items show value per piece, suggesting small decorative glassware details. Source text is incomplete but shows product names and unit pricing.
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