12 May 1887
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 12, 1887
Page
1
Multiple local notices outline subscription rates in advance and penalties for arrears. The page lists advertising rates, physician and dental ads, veterinary services, legal notices, loans, and various trades with names of practitioners and addresses in Acton Milton and surrounding counties.
EBANKING CO Y Storey Christie & Co announce a general banking business with money loaned on approved notes discounted and interest on deposits. They also advertise a new stock of infant undergarments and ladies underwear with orders taken for prompt delivery at reasonable prices. Shop next to Hynds Jewellery store. May 4th, 197.
The note seeks a better supplier than THOMAS GO. MOORE'S for lumber lath staves shingles wash tubs and related farm and contractor supplies. It also asks to settle any debts owed to Moore and to verify accounts in his books.
Guelph business college announces its third scholastic year starting in September. draws patronage from ten states and provinces. trains young men for accountants managers clerks and sales staff with strong practical courses. Ladies admitted and French German offered with courteous instruction. Inquiries directed to principal M McCormick.
Mee undersizued desires to whare jiblic that he has now on hand and is stock a full line of Pine and Hemlock lumber and other kinds of lumber. Also firet and second class Pine shingles and lath.
Having purchased the Coal business of Mr C S Smith, James Brown offers all kinds of stove coal and a stock of wood including Hankwood, Ash, Cedar, and Pine wood. Delivery available.
A fragment notes manufacturers ready to fill orders for mouldings and related items with neatness and despatch. It mentions continued readiness to supply customers promptly as part of a broader goods description.
Proprieter of wholesale and retail marble and cemetery goods. Recently visited Bay of Indy quarries and bought entire stock of red granite monuments headstones and urns. Prices claimed 30 to 50 percent below other dealers and warranted first class.
Joseph Patton announces he has bought the butcher shop of Rosell in Acton and will run a straightforward business. He promises fresh and good meats and fish in season, with guaranteed customer satisfaction and invites patronage. Acton, November 8, 1886.
Burlington Hawkeye reprints a humorous reminiscence by Mrs G Archibald about fashion changes. Araine women in hats, artificial flowers, and trim outfits provoke calls for restraint, contrasting with past modest church attire and Aunt Polly Jones reminiscing on cautionary style.
Walter Brooks, a junior clerk at Jarden Nabby’s Royalton jeweller, is accused of theft after jewellery goes missing. Manager Mr Chapin and elder partner Mr Maltby plan a night watch to trap the thief, while Brooks faces distrust and friends like Susy Ford offer support as clues emerge.
Frances Havergal grew up in Astley Worcestershire under William Havergal. Her life centered on faith and poetry with a focus on consecration. After powerful losses including her mother’s death and a devastating fire, she found rest in faith. Her writings and hymns expressed total devotion to God and a peaceful, unwavering endurance. She died with the refrain Ever only all for Thee guiding her steps.
A fragmentary witty piece mocks ducks on dog owners premises and clergymen advertisers. It cites a joke about hair coming down and a comical exchange with a lady, then mentions Danny’s History of France and Pharamond as imaginary.
A call to end intemperance and destroy the whiskey saloon. The piece argues that liquor harms families and society, cites religious and patriotic duty, and condemns distillers and temperance opponents while urging action against the trade. It likens the saloon to a murderous force needing total destruction.
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