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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 11, 1897

Page

5

Board of Directors and officers listed in ledger entry

The document lists individuals for a corporate board and officer roles including vice-president, cashier, and assistant cashier with names such as John Stuart, Ramsay, Honoy, Jolly Pucoron, A. T. Woon, Al B. Law, Gipson, Turnbull, Stephen, and Wathen among others. It appears to be a financial institution’s ledger fragment.

Ohn Stuart AG. Ramsay Provident Izp Honoy Jolly Pucoron A. T. Woon AL B. Law Joraila 7 Wat Gipson BP

Savings Deposits and Special Receipts Noted by Agent

A fragment mentions the Savings Department accepting deposits of a specified amount or more at current rates. It notes annual addition to savings and special deposit receipts issued for large sums. J.P. Bell is listed as agent.

Rogers Knives and Spoons Headline at Hyns Jewelery Acton

Our New Lines in Watches and silverware are offered at our Acton store Rogers celebrated knives forks and spoons. The only place in town with a complete stock and repair service. Renew subscriptions promptly to confer a favor.

Rogers

Community notes and notices from Acton area

Local column covers Model School standings with top students, Acton Bible Society annual meeting led by Rev J H Gilmour, and Guelph Fat Stock Show details. Also reports Communion services, a Manitoba return story, and warnings on sheep losses and piano scam schemes affecting farmers in the region.

Jolly Oi Josh Piel Jolly Charley Polly Mamty Chapman Jennia Irving Georgina Young Peter Yemen Eliza MacQueen Sarah J. Little Jock Wetherald Robert McCollum Emily Kennedy Helen Symon Agnes McFarlane John Hamilton Acton Bible Society Acton’ Bible Society J.H Gilmour Hamilton Baptist Shore Rinisters Witlaldo Aasiat John Robertson Guelph Obrietmas Ontario Smithfield Canada Royal Smith Andrew Knoox H.A. McPherson J. A McLachlan Wm. Bryera Joh Raddick Manitoba Prairie Ruddick Acton‘ Tanning Company Acton Carelesanesa Amos Moffat Bunters Bb. Mary’a Soma Atande Asy Toronto Montreal Gends

Anniversary services of Presbyterian church held here last Sabbath

The Rev W C Clark of Brampton presided at morning and evening services with practical sermons. The collection supported church expenses at 40. Local congregations seek leave to moderate in a call. Edward Shortill to teach Ash Grove public school in 1897. Mr and Mrs Anatell back from visit to friends. Mrs Palmer visiting, Morahmin family returned to the city.

Presbyterian Church W. C. Clark Brampton United Congregations Ballinafad Caledon Orangeville Edward Shortill

Snowy Season Delays and Local Prosperity Report

The region endures heavy snow storms this season with farmers awaiting passage of the snow melt. Chas McNabb has finished a new wind mill on his barn. B S No 8 Eramosa school board rehires E Jackson with a salary advance. Gartley drills a well for J Walker. Miss J Kingsbury visited Ramshaw. Acton Fare Press urges subscriptions as a banner year winds down.

Chas, McNabb - Haw Hia Eramosa E. Jackson Gartley Georgetown J. Walker J. Kingsbury Eden Mille Acton

Anniversary Services of Agburove Methodial Sunday School

The Agburove Methodist Sunday School celebrated its anniversary with Rev L Perrin of Georgetown and Rev Campbell of Streetsville preaching to a crowded house. A tea meeting followed with speeches by Rev G A Mitchell and Rev John Kay, plus music by Rabgrove Harmony Club and vocal performances by students under Miss Wrigglesworth and Miss Alexander.

Agburove Methodial Lust ‘Babbath Georgetown Campbell Btreetayillé John Kay Oakville Mfc Kay Thia Church Alexander Annie Morricon Brampton John Brownridge Officera Teachara

Revival meetings at Ebenegar Church begin

The Rev Dr Scanlan started a series of revival meetings at Ebenegar Church to deepen spiritual life and save the unsaved. Mr Freeman Thomas has recovered from brain fever and can sit up, pleasing his many friends. Miss Ella Taylor from Nassagaweya visited Mr J R Forbear this week. Fred Nixon re-engaged as Dublin School teacher for 1898 with higher pay. John Watson of Chesley visits relatives in Nassagaweya. Mr Bill of Woodstock visits Geo Kitching of Corwhin. Mrs L S Wilson and Mina Langrill of Kasobell spend days with Beverley relatives. Mrs M Ashdown returns home from Beverley. The first heavy snowfall changes the landscape. those not yet turned up may wish they had started earlier.

Freeman . Thomas Newa Ella Taylor Nassagaweya J. R. Forbea Fred Nixon Dublin School Holina Corwhin

Coming and Going in the Acton Area

Local notes record visitors and departures among residents. Mr John Owens of Guelph visited relatives here last week while Misa Ida McNabb of Toronto General Hospital made a dying visit home yesterday. Mrs Godaee and four children of Dakots are guests at Joshua Norris, Liko Ave. Mc Alfred Day, General Secretary of the Provincial Sunday School Association, was welcomed at Moorecroft last Friday.

Pyesa John Owens Guelph Mias-Ida-McNabb Toronto—General Hospital Drydeo Scmnderland Willy Alanson St. Ostharloes Conaln Wm. Semond Mianan Florence Campbell Edon Miller Toronto David Lambert

Nerviline nerve pain cure claim advertised

A fragmented advertisement touts Nerviline as a nerve pain cure with instant subduing power. It claims immediate relief regardless of duration and urges readers to try it. The text ends with a grave note about a boy named Benj. Brown from Kingston killed while attempting to board a moving locomotive on Monday.

Benj. Brown Kingston Boy Swag Mondiy

Local Dry Goods Store Ad Highlights Low Prices

A newspaper ad promotes a store offering a Nobby Jacket at a very low price and a large range of ladies and children's underwear. It touts cotton and wool blankets at cut prices, strong hosiery, and a booming millinery department with fresh stock and latest Sailors and Walking Hats.

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