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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
3
Message notes that Easter holidays will affect public offices and post offices next week, with residents advised to plan around reduced services during the holiday period.
The notice reports George Brovel acquiring late Mr Agoow’s boot shop at Mill and Mat street and opening Saturday with a clearing sale. It also lists Acton area court actions Campbell v Acton Tanning Co and Lawson v Beardmore postponed for absence of key witnesses, plus community notes on electrification, funeral for Mrs Joseph Molare, and missionary postings from Regina.
Bright spring sunshine brightened Henderson & Co showrooms as visitors admired a lush display of new shapes and trimmings. Miss Campbell fronts the millinery department with fresh arrangements and vivid color schemes including Glencoe Rolland and Pringess hats, opalescent and fosphia shades, and Napolean face hats amid abundant flowers and bows.
The Fars Poxas invites all ita vendors to contribute to the column. Visitors and locals share updates from Acton including Edison Bmnith of Glanford visiting, Mr Jumon Moffat moving to Acton, and Mrs With various guests. Several residents journey to Toronto for events and relatives host gatherings while others report health and travel notes.
A large attendance attended Mr John A Gordon's sale of reg istered Durhams and thoroughbreds with animals fetching high prices. Names of buyers and prices include Lily Baree II at 98 dollars and Lady Roy III at 3 dollars, among many lots.
The April Delineator Spring issue showcases comprehensive articles on dress, a varied literary section, social and household features, and professional portraits. Butterick patterns are advertised through the local Toronto agent, with a yearly subscription of $1.00 and a Canadian edition noted.
A garbled excerpt references Mr T Dockery a barrister connected to Toronto and a late Thos Dockray. It notes a public matter at a school and a Friday evening session in New Brunswick context with unclear details and names.
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