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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 03, 1898

Page

3

Bank of Hamilton Capital and Resave Fund Details

Financial data shows Bank of Hamilton with capital of 1,250,000.00 and Resive Fund 775,000.00. Total assets appear around ten million dollars. Board of Directors includes Zoen Stuart A G Rambay and others with roles like vice-president and inspector noted.

Zoen Stuart A. G. Rambay Provident Gro Rohit Joan Procrom A. T-Woon A. B. Ne Toronto Groaon Burnbull Osahlor Steven Cashifor H. M. Watson Inspector

Banking Notice on Sale Notes and Commercial Paper

A General Banking notice outlines business conducted for responsible farmers with emphasis on collection of sale notes and commercial paper. It notes payable at principal points in Canada and the United States and mentions data on Great Britain. It lists deposits of 9x and upwards, current interest rates, and special deposit receipts for large sums. Agent BELL at GEORGETOWN ONT.

Canada United States Great Britain

Acton Free Press Highlights Nov 1898 Events

The Acton Free Press reports Thanksgiving in three weeks and election day for electric light. It notes a parish concert, library meeting, and town by law vote. Rev. McLachlan travels to Hamilton, others preach in Zion Tabernacle, and Halloween pranks surface. Benjamin Watkins dies near Georgetown in a farm accident.

Guy Fawke Ja ‘Electric Light Bb. Albana Parsonage oeDie Rte Bothwell As McLachlan Hamilton Simons Zion Tabernacle James Harrin Gielph Methodist Church Unaworth Acton Obarchill

Evening in Cuba with the Boyain Blue at town hall

An Edison War graph Co. program titled Evening in Cuba with the Boyain Blue is planned for next Wednesday evening at the town hall. Lieut A Donaldson will provide explanatory remarks. Relief and trophies will be on display.

Speyside Rumor and Town Notes Highlight Local Events

Mrs. Conley of Speyside travels to Buffalo after learning her daughter Katie lies ill. Katie dies and is buried in Acton with Father Foony presiding. In Gibron’s race Erin township results show Gibron’s stronghold winning with 888. Banff school October rolls list Olid Watson A McDonald J Henderson M Kennedy Mabel Manon etc. Rockwood revival services at Methodist church and local moves include Jno Bailey visiting, Heinz Pickle Co agent touring, T J Went joining OPR near Osigary, and J Strachan prepping pupils for Thanksgiving concert.

Annie Panmore Jno Bailey Heinz Pickle Co St. Paul Agencisa T. J. Went GT R O.P.R Osigary N. W.T J. Strac

Fifth Annual Plowing Match Sets Details and Classes

The fifth annual plowing match will be held on a Tuesday in November at the farm of David Gordon in Arkell. Open to Pualinch and Naseaga waya townships with tickets drawn at 8 45 am and plowing from 9 8 am to 2 pm. Entrance fees 1.60d and 1 instabble 50 csnte. Classes cover ages over 21 under 21 and younger, with multiple subclass divisions for younger participants and prizes awarded in all classes.

David Gordon Arkell Pualinch

Lecture by Rev J E Unaworth Draws Heav y Attendance

A large audience attended the lecture by Rev J E Unaworth held last Thursday evening about his travels to California and the Pacific Coast. He shared humorous anecdotes and vivid descriptions of the people, climate and products of the region, and promoted the ongoing course. The speaker plans a second talk on The Book Etreate of New York this evening. Mr Alex Rouveil remains seriously ill and is presently in poor health.

J. E. Unaworth California Pacific ‘Coast Unaworth Etreate New York Alex, Rouveil

Quarterly services set near Onatic and Bethel place

Mr A P a veterinary surgeon from Na Raweya visits Everton each Tuesday afternoon. Quarterly services are planned at Bethel near Onatic next Sunday morning. Mire Wm Wh erlis of Minto stays with her father Mr Henry and old friendship is renewed. Last Friday hunters returned with rabbits and partridge after a day out with J Benson A Nermill and two Earls from Toronto plus Simons here. Wilbert Taibos returned Friday from Lacombe Alberta and Grindgill from Mar Austie Manitoba are both back home. We enjoyed fine sermons in church on Sunday stressing belief and benefit to all.

A. P Na Raweya Everton Onatic Wherlis Minto Henry Aix J. Benson Lorne Park A. Nermill Mr. Earls Toronto Hortop J. Simons Wilbert Taibos Hiving- Haven Lacombe, Alberts Aleo Tau Grindgll Mar- Austie Man

Halloween Show Impresses Local Audience Despite Tragic News

A Halloween event ended pleasantly with strong attendance and standout performances by young singers led by Maggie Dennis and Miss McDonald. The program featured "The Drinkard's Wife" and the overall entertainment was praised. Early Tuesday morning the community learned of Benjamin Wat kine's death from injuries suffered Monday evening, a sad note amid the celebration.

Hallowe’ En Lorne Bohool Grand Coccus Ares Phi Aoton Soba Maggie Dennis Drinkard Grant Dredis Dua Miss McDonald Benjamin Watkine Watkine Abia Hrin Dyike

Coming and Going Personal Notes From Acton and Area

Visitora to and from Acton and various personal notes. Mrs T L Moora visited Georgetown relatives on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Perryman jr visited Preston friends. Messrs Wim Gurney and Thos Hamilton visited Fergus. Bert Magon of Meadowvale stayed at his father's home. Dr A B Elliott left Tuesday for Toronto for a month. G Wella and Rey Leytone of Overton spent Monday in town. GO J Matthews in relief at Georgetown Post Office this week. Rhoda Featherstone visited Copstown relatives. Myrtle Matthews accompanied by Miss Webb visited at Moorecroft. C W Lawtod Paris Review editor married Miss Margaret Ames of Paris. Mrs David Mills recovering in St Michael's Hospital Toronto. Mills visited her Tuesday.

Priss Mra Moora Georgetown Thomas Perryman, Jr Preston Wim, Gurney Thos Hamilton Fergus Bert Magon Meadowvale Elliott Toronto GO. J. Matthews Aod The Paris, Review Margaret Ames Paria David Mills St. Michael's Hospital Milla

October Honor Roll and Local Notices From Limehouse School

The piece lists Limehouse school honor roll standings for October across classes I to VI with several students' names and scores, notes a Halloween recital at the Methodist Church in Acton, and mentions Mrs. John Moore’s apple picking trip. It reflects community school pride and local event mentions.

Limbonee Wessel Maumatique Miob Pioneer-Tribune John Moore Acton Limehouse School Marshall F. Swackhammer Garvin Claes Lane J. O'Naill J. Haler R. Marshall V. Swackhammer Clasa Deemo

Acton Druggist Sells Rolls at Low Prices in Guelph Offer

In 1898 45 000 rolls were purchased totaling 1 620 000 square feet or about 2000 miles. The samples are at J D McKee Acton Druggist who will fill all orders at the same prices as in Guelph with four quantities available.

J. D-Mckee Acton Guelph

Well known violinist speaks on Hood's Sarsaparilla results

James R. Murray, a veteran violinist from Stellarton, claims extensive travel and 26 years in music. He says after taking five bottles Hood's Sarsaparilla his health improved, weight rose from 135 to 17 pounds, and his dyspepsia cured, urging others not to buy substitutes.

Stellarton Jamear Murray Hood James R. MunRay

The Square Opens In Acton With New Clothing Store

An longtime ready-made clothing operator announces his move to Acton to open a large Main Street store named The Square. He promises Bargains and a strict customer friendly policy with fair returns and honest labor conditions.

Acton Wigan

His Brothers Keeper by Charles M. Sheldon on sale

Poole Printing Company Limited in Toronto offers His Brother's Keeper by Charles M. Sheldon. The novel relates the great strike experience observed by the author and supports the era’s social issues. Paper copies priced at 25 cents or 1.00 for eight.

Poote - Peinting Company Limited Toronto Charles M. Sheldon Tvenes Roining Stea Cavera Poole Printing ‘Company Melinda Street Quisrio

Fraud of the Day and Quack Cures Parade in Odd Dialogue

A whimsical snippet features Molly and Dolly debating chicken names and a quack cure claim. A man near Qontarville tries to ward off creditors with a bluff, but his door placard fails to deter a collector and the scene devolves into a comic exchange.

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