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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 17, 1898

Page

3

List of board members and officers

A roster appears to list directors and officers including Orn Stuart A G Lambay Vroaldant Vioo l'realdont Wo Rost Journ Proctut A tt Woon A B Lex Toronto Waterinuos MP Turnbull Cyshier HL 8. Steven Asst Coakley H Mf Watson Tospector

Board OF Orn Stuart A.G Lambay Vroaldant Vioo-l'realdont Wo. Rost Journ Proctut A. Tt Woon A.B. Lex Toronto Waterinuos MP Turnbull Cyshier Steven Asst Coakley H. Mf. Watson

Banking and notes trade plus local notices in Georgetown

General banking business notes discounted and commercial paper collection emphasized. Drafts payable in Canada and U S. British drafts bought and sold. Savings and deposits accepted. special deposit receipts issued for large sums. Local items report vandalism, elections for Reeve, firemen entertainments, factory rebuild aid, and several community notices in Georgetown area.

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The Late W. H. Storey and His Acton Legacy

Obituary memorial for W H Storey detailing his leadership as Acton’s first Reeve and long council service. Notes his cancer death after a forty two year residence, his loyalty to Acton, and his role in shaping the community’s growth and prosperity.

Storey of Acton Pioneer William Storey

William Storey was born in Ayton Yorkshire in 1827 and died on his sixty first birthday. He emigrated to Canada in 1845, learned saddlery, and built the Canada Glove Works with W H Storey and Co. The firm grew to 200 operatives and wide reach. He served as a church leader and business pioneer, guiding education and public works in Acton. His funeral drew a large crowd and noted leaders from business and church communities attended.

Gmtporey Guder William A. Burey Aoton Ite-Siza Acton Tima Bonnaes Reevs Hia Isat Creatign William Iyelop Storey George June Storey Wan Ayton Yorkshire Hogland Canada Dundas Street County of York Char John Q. Rogers Lambton, Millé Br. Storey Gama Bhueiness Apton Taylor Ok ‘Alorey & Taylor, Baddlers Storey Mpa ANS Record A.E. Nicklin W. Astoroy Dr. Dryden Georgetown Basineda Btorey Atlantic Pacificag Ane Pete Dominion W. H. ‘Btorey & Co James Moore Moore Loneliess Moegers Alex Beoord A. E. Nicklin Wmp Brethees Dominion Ita Ploc House of Commons Hie Cholco Trovtea Canadian Manufacturers’ Association Ochoty Boalness Hoanpiat County Council Variouz Seryle J. A McLachlan Methodist Church Howell Waterloo R. Hobtu London William Bryers J BE. Howell M. A Mppork Jimen Jotian Rabbia Maveh Tertimren

Local Visitors and News Notes From Fergus Area

Mr J C Matthewa visited Iriinia in Fergus this week. Mrs Smith has been visiting friends at Windsor the past week. Mrs Francia visited her daughter at Woodstock this week. Mrs N Forbes Jr left for Huntsville to spend a month with her son. Mr and Mrs Joseph Moore of the Georgetown Herald were guests of Principal Moore this week. Mr Alex Cummings of Dakota was in town renewing acquaintances. Mrs Francia was delegate from Acton to the High Court of Canadian Home Circles this week. Mr and Mrs John Glassy and family from Georgetown visited at Alfred Soper's home. Rev and Mrs H A Meoptiernon attended the funeral of Miss Laird in Hamilton. Mrs A O Bendmore, previously at a southern England watering place, is regaining health.

David Agnew Ab Enatohboll Messrs Thos. R. Taylor Benjamin B. Wilson Wawanosh Nassagawaya Campbellville Methodist Beanton Campbellville J. C. Matthewa Iriinia Fergus Smith Windsor Francia Woodstock N. Forbes, Jr Huntsville Joseph Moore Georgetown H. A. Meoptiernon Hamilton

Remembering Mr Storey A Highminded Benefactor

A long tribute portrays Mr Storey as intellectual, generous, and philanthropic, noting his sharp judgment, kindness, and devotion to the town. It recalls his church leadership, community service, and quiet support for worthy causes, while admitting his faults and eventual decline in spiritual activity. The piece closes with prayers for his widow and family as they face a lonely home. The Woodmen of the World honor him with a burial ritual and floral tributes reflect his broad ties across the county.

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Right House Vigoreaux Fabrics and Ready-Mades Sale

A wide assortment of fabrics and garments is advertised including 46 inch fabrics at 35 to 59 cents per yard, 42 inch Bengaline wool in shades at 50 cents, Love Fancy Silk blends 46 inches at 59 to 75 cents, French costumes in dress lengths at 6 to 7 dollars, various coatings and worsteds priced per yard, shirt waists and blouses with detachable collars, and new spring mantles and jackets with multiple price points. Menswear includes size 16 shirts at marked down prices.

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