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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 02, 1899
Page
3
A financial snippet shows a Reserve Fund of 81,494,000 with total assets of 13,163,000 and a cashier named J Turnbull. The document cites a capital fund balance alongside the cashier's name in a formal ledger style.
Savings Department offers one dollar or more with interest added to principal and no pass book required for withdrawal. Government returns show over five million dollars in surplus security. Notes of responsible farmers discounted. money loaned to feed cattle with prompt collection and low interest. J P Bell agent invites correspondence.
The Free Press reports grain arrivals improving while warnings on delays persist. November hints of Indian Summer appear as Halloween decorations are put away and street lighting work progresses. Local meetings loom as the Public Library Board and W U T sessions near. church sermons, advertising deals, and farm movements populate the week along with a shift in local sports appetite and editorial milestones.
Local notes report Halloween pranks causing property damage and nuisance. Council approves two thirds compensation for two dozen sheep killed by ownerless dogs. Rev James Henderson to preach missionary anniversary at the Methodist church. New Presbyterian Sabbath School publications praised. Romance from a Belleville wreck leads to marriage in Hespeler. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Brookskins on their October wedding. The 20th Lorne Rifles to join the Transvaal contingent with a parade purse for Sergt Cunningham. Halton Sunday School Association to convene in Acton with speakers from Ontario and Ohio relations.
J H Hamilton of the old reliable marble and granite works in Guelph says he will continue to place all classes of monuments at prices twenty percent below competitors. No agent commissions or expenses paid to purchasers. Grove’s signature appears on each document.
The monthly exams show many high scores across departments with names such as Florence Murray Jennia Smith Harold Nicklin Ena Pearson Philip Holmes Myrtle Soper Emma Tovell Freeman Culeoman Eber Williams Beasia Johnson and many more. Council proceedings note grants and payments for bridges, roads, and culverts with figures for Norval and surrounding areas and multiple trades and suppliers listed.
Farmers expect to complete harvesting this week as weather remains favorable. A note on quality suggests crop quality is not poor. The Brick Church will administer the Lord's Supper next Sabbath with no Methodist service in town. Mrs B Watkins and Miss L Ramshaw are among locals visiting or returning from nearby towns.
Visitors and residents share travels and visits in Acton and surrounding areas. Notables include Mrs. Neil McIntosh’s Farm Purse request, multiple visits between Fergus, Guelph, Toronto, and Berlin, and various local social updates. Revered clergy moves include Rev W Farquhareen leaving Claude circuit for Durham and Rev Amos Tovell appointed to Zion Disciples Church in Guelph.
An Acton agent of J D MoKSS the druggist will attend to customers needs and display prices for medicines and supplies.
Direct Importations explains why prices are low by buying directly from manufacturers and skipping middlemen. Two crates passed through customs last week and are available for inspection by invite.
Cold weather returns with longer evenings as fancy work resumes. Battenburg patterns are expected to rise in popularity and demand for related supplies increases accordingly.
A price list offers hundreds of items: 6 pairs ladies dongola boots at 1.00, 6 pairs kid gaiter boots 1.25, 3 pairs J D King chocolate lace Imperial kid boots at 1.65, 8 pairs low shoe at 1.75, 12 pairs men lace 1.10, 20 lb sugar 1.00, 20c coal oil, 25c Sunlight soap, 4 pkgs corn starch 25c, canned peas corn tomatoes 25c, syrup 0.30, vinegar 0.25 per gallon.
In splendid weather a vast crowd saw the Canadian contingent board the Sardinian for South Africa. Ottawa Government members and many officers attended the send off. Bands played as troops departed amid enthusiastic cheers. The voyage is expected to take about a month.
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