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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 24, 1877
Page
3
A fragmentary schedule lists trains and times including morning and afternoon departures. It mentions The Exchange Hotel and individual names such as John Hogg and John Maney, with bar and express service references and fares.
The village notes an evening entertainment in the Drill Shed with promising entries. C W Hill offers ice cream and fresh fruit while Mrs. Halford and others rehearse for a dramatic performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin, likely to draw steady patronage.
The Acton community sees a strong letter from Rev Calvert defending his character amid accusations from Knights of TUDE. The piece details confrontations over ordination costs and personal integrity, with ministers urging restraint while public opinion calls for accountability.
A jumble of phrases suggests times and events, including one o’clock and rowing and baseball mentions. The text hints at matchups or schedules but lacks clear names, places, or outcomes to confirm.
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