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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 04, 1897
Page
6
The document notes capital all paid up at 814,280,900.00 with a reserve fund of 725,000.00 and total assets of 89,846,678.46. Board of Directors includes John Stuart, A T Bambay as president, with vice presidents Ronan and Jony Pancron.
Fragments describe deposits and receipts, noting amounts like one dollar or more, and claims of yearly cures or tares. It references Special Deposit Receipts issued for large sums and their relation to annual deposits and passes in a unclear financial context.
Mootly noted organizer H. S. McDonald wins prize for securing new members in Cap IVAHaoa CBC effort. Rev Dr Parade of Knox Church delivers sermons in Toronto with Dr Parson at Knox Church. Upcoming Fee Press novel to feature Acton notables. Dan Manns Company railway charter acquisition in British Columbia to build Vancouver to Rossland line. County Surrogate News reports bequests and executors for Esquesing and Georgetown estates. Farmers Institutes plan January talks across Halton and Wellington regions. Burlington sees a private bank robbery of about 2000 with dynamite damage. Two hours of solid entertainment showcases the Matchless Trio and rising talents in Acton.
A Friday session recorded examination results for multiple classes and departments. Names and marks for Fifth to Senior divisions are listed, with teachers noted for Third Department and Junior sections. Council met Monday evening. finances approved and street lamp request discussed.
The Teeswater vault at Gilles & Co was blown open by skilled criminals who used a blacksmith shop visit to acquire tools and attempted a nitro glycerine based explosion. The safe’s heavy door and combination lock were breached, yielding a substantial but uncertain sum. No arrests have been made as of writing, and locals fear the culprits may go free.
The column lists visitors and moves including Mr. W Gripps moving to Sault Ste. Marie and Rev J H Sowerby leaving Guelph for Sauls Ste. Marie. It notes illnesses, recoveries, surgeries, and social visits, plus a Klondike faker tale and local market references from Guelph in 1907.
Weekly arrival of Canadian made coats and latest styles over German goods. Includes Nobby jackets at low prices, ladies and children's underwear, cotton and wool blankets, and strong hosiery line for boys and girls. Millinery booming with Sailors and Walking Hats, spring suitings, black goods, fresh roll butter 15c per lb. Winter items advertised.
Offer highlights a special line of Priestley Figured Bodice priced at 50 cents with a short promotion on black dress goods. It notes a temporary sale on hosiery with a large selection of quality items and low prices including 2/1 ribbed cashmere hose at 25c and ladies 2/1 ribbed stockings with heels and double sole at 4c.
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