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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
3
Acton, acting for all his handsome wall papers, invites Bee A. T. Beqno to provide samples and new styles. The notice emphasizes showcasing updated designs and patterns for customers seeking fresh decor.
A jumble of local items mentions changing weather and a possible cold snap next week. Reports include theft, repairs, and small town activities such as a golf meeting, embroidery classes, and a charity service run by Reverend Dick.
Fragmentary OCR notes advertise a jewelry store on Main Street near Kenney Vin. The item mentions watches and clocks and implies sales or ordering options with a four dollar price reference. No clear date or full names are readable.
The issue lists Ho an Missionary Services next Sunday and a Methodist church led by Dre Beat, with a Royal Templars visit to Georgetown and other church activities. It notes hotel keeper disputes, real estate transfers on Church Street and Agnes Street, a horse sale near Acton, and an anthrax investigation near a farm causing town costs and legal actions.
A garbled report lists various local figures and activities including appointments, society invitations, demonstrations at a science school and a planned street lighting project. It mentions Milton residents such as Mr Andrew LIL and other community names in a travel payroll and agricultural society context.
Mr Wor Murray’s sale proceeds smoothly on Tuesday. Mr Fe Bilton plans moving to the hill farm this week and purchased from Mr J Walton of Acton. Mr Wan Jarmbert takes possession of the grave and post office area recently bought from Mr A Crdpes He Wi Lape. Mr Sta Mrs Robt Crippe and wife leave for Portage La Prairie next Tuesday to settle in the vicinity. Several readers wish them success in their new postings. Mr Jog Creweon of Guelph was home over Sunday.
A large gathering of about 100 neighbors met at the Lamberts home in Erin township prior to their move to Crew's Corners. They presented a gift of a fur coat and cap to Mr Lambert along with a handwritten address praising their integrity and Christian deeds, hoping for God’s providence in their future.
Mrs Josie Oran and other locals feature in exchanges of visits and calls. Georgetown resident J J Dryndale and many townspeople are noted across social calls, visits, weddings, and family arrangements reflecting a bustling community scene.
Auctioneer John Smith advertises sales on April 1 at 1 o clock for N B Blaove dairy goods and later auctions for Albert Early and Mrs John J Lawson. Items include cattle horses dairy utensils household goods with cash and six month credit terms and cash discount.
Ayor é Sanaparina is promoted as a universal remedy for blood poverty nervous low mood and general debility. The claim notes long standing use and widespread circulation despite unclear medical validation.
The notice promotes Tinallton’s Electrical Works at Guctphero offering low prices for machinery repairs and production. It urges customers to call or visit the shop, asserting improved work and new savings on electrical services.
A vintage ad praises THALY'S Own Tablets as the best remedy for stomach and bowel troubles in children of all ages. It claims rapid relief from cramps, gas, and feverish discomfort, citing testimonials from mothers in various places and urging readers to obtain the product through local druggists.
A battered ad announces curtain fabrics and sheets at wholesale prices. It lists curtains wide and narrow varieties, bleached and unbleached sheeting, and heavy mill fabrics with reduced sale prices. The notice emphasizes low prices and bulk quotations from a Colton supplier.
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