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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
3
Old and new items note Georgetown council decisions and local affairs. A by law on Hydro Electric causes is up for a vote next Monday. Other notes mention school funding, church events, farm sales, and community improvements.
Report notes arches on high level bridges fully cemented including column work to Moor of the bridge. Carpenters form the beams with many to be completed before winter. project unlikely to finish this year.
Reports detail a dynamite mishap during construction near Hart west of town injuring two workers and delaying the line. Officials, including postmaster Matthews and Public Works, plan a new ground floor building while a reward is offered for vandalism against street lighting. Detectives pursue suspects in the globe and electric light damage case with potential prison time.
The Guelph Mercury reports the first conference of the new arch for Wellington and Malton counties, with delegates visiting from Acton. It covers Sunday School work, church matters, and a court case where Gideon Veer pleaded guilty to liquor, with fines and penalties imposed. Remains of Mrs Cree from Norwood to be interred. Rev Cree’s ministry and local harvest activities highlighted.
Local notes report several visits and family events. Mentions include Mr. Thos Ebbage recovering, visits by Minsen O Connor and Maton, and a honeymoon in Wingham for Wallace Frankum and wife. University of Guelph connections appear with funeral attendance for James Golde Fay, and Rev Dr Macintyre’s Jubilee services noted.
The section notes Route No 8 delivery from Acton and increased telephone patronage aiding residents. It reports Miss Husy Bennettle at Macdonald Hall in Guelph and mourns the death of Flora Hinclall wife of Dudey M W F Gres of Norwood, with public sympathy for her husband’s loss.
The Heil Telephone Company of Canada plans to print the Official Telephone Directory for the District of Ir al Ontario including Acton and ParticN who contemplate subscribing. Those wishing changes should place their orders with the Local Messenger at once to insure insertion in this issue.
A note from Pelham Nursery announces expanded stock and immediate availability of fruit trees. The business highlights its 55 year establishment and invites inquiries on rock to the latest varieties for fall and winter purchase.
Three good buggies offered at cost to clear the season. Plow repairs in good supply. New stock of double and single harness. Prices right on robes knee spreads horse blankets halters and more for fall and winter use. Also machine oils and floor oil. Call to view line of goods.
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