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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
2
A brief report notes a confrontational exchange involving Willis Jobeetote and a party identified as Sneer RiTaet. The incident centers on disrespectful language directed at Willis Jobeetote, with no further details provided.
The issue notes a new clause in the Quobso License Law limiting Uconso holders from cashing or exchanging pays. An Ottawa official defends the law as essential to families, citing factory workers spending wages at hotels or saloons. Widespread concerns reach Ontario, with Acton noted as affected by wage checks flowing to banks via hotels.
Acton bowling green opened for the season with a enjoyable home game by local players. The new lawn area, completed two years ago, is in fine condition and will host eight rinks or sixty to eighty players. The feature match led to plans for next season's Central Bowling Association tournament here.
Miss Mivw Bewley eldest daughter of War Johnstone undertaker died after drinking carbolic acid purchased from Mr. Harry Fitzkund clerk. The event, details and funeral arrangements described amid surrounding mystery. Also reports Nassagaweya picnic at Brookville with Acton participants and local baseball and football results.
A Georgetown county annual meeting was held Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Bennett’s home. Mrs. Bennett, president for three years, reviewed the institute’s work in Walton and honored supporters. Branches Burlington Acton and George Town expressed active participation and raised plans to improve meeting facilities. Officers election was postponed after nominees declined, with refreshments provided by local young women and Acton branch represented by Mrs. Wayl and Mrs. Moore.
An advertisement proclaims Hyomel cures for catarrh bronchitis pneumonia and related breathing illnesses by inhaled medicated air with a 1 00 guarantee refund if not effective. It also promotes a Rheumatism home remedy and lists population polling figures and church preferences from a local survey.
Omas, GO. Murray appointed Olmar. Regular wenalon week. Hoove in chair with all members present. Accounts approved including payments to Kerwin for wrecking forces and Acton Tannery abatement. By-law readings ordered for road divisions. sheep claims approved. adjournment set to June fifth for Court of Revision. Holiday quiet. locals travel or stay home. many visitors over holidays.
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