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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 02, 1878
Page
3
Fragmented OCR notes describe a church service schedule with reference to a pastor Revo R. Hohns and events at a Methodist Church. Details include Sabbath times and weekly meetings, with unclear surrounding text.
Local items report weddings and birthdays at McGarvin's and J H McGarvin's. Advertisers urged to submit copies by Tuesday noon. Open division program and school board meeting noted. Wheat crop looks good. Regent Hall to open with new stock. clothing bargains and millinery displays attract shoppers.
Auction and sale notes describe mares and cows from Netherby imported stock with sires Major Thompson's horse Stewarton and Red Prince. Also listed trades for plows and farm services from Acton with prices and terms, plus skin buyers and printing company notice.
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