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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 17, 1898

Page

6

Capital and assets of the board of directors note

The document records total capital about 1.25 million and reserve funds of 776 thousand with overall assets near 14.6 million. Board of Directors lists Jorn Stuart and J. Turnbull as cashier, with officers including Wiao-President, Prootom, A T Woop, B Law, Wa. Ganson MP, H S Steven, H M Watson, and others. Toronto location noted for some directors.

Fungeonwon Jornstuart Agjtrambay Wiao Xo. Road Joan Prootom A.T. Woop A.B. Law Toronto Wa. Ganson J. Turnbull Steven Aut Cashler H. M. Watson

General Banking Business Advertised in Georgetown

A banking notice states handling of farmers notes and sale notes and commercial paper with drafts issued for principal points in Canada and the United States. It notes deposits from $1 upward and interest at current rates added annually. Special deposit receipts are issued for large sums. De, PL Bell, Ager Georgetown.

Canada United States Drake Great Britain

Which Caught the Eyes or Ears of Free-Press Reporters This Week

Five weeks ti Christiuns. Cold fingers for the builders now. Thanksgiving day next Thursday. New families continue to settle in town. Get down to business if you would be up-to-date. Advertising demand and electric lighting initiatives expand with about 175 poles planned on the streets.

Thoreday Elaba

Boov the spaniel dies after sixteen years of service

Obituary notes the death of Boov, beloved spaniel owned by Agent Holmes of the G. T. R. following a long service to the household. Also reports on Knox Church entertainment, local school exam standings, and city power house construction updates with several community notices.

Milton Purchases Farm From Leslie for Six Thousand

Mr Robs Hume Trafalgar bought a farm of 100 acres from Mr W G Leslie Arkell for six thousand dollars in cash. Mr Hume takes possession January first.

Toronto Lime Company Director Meeting Report

Mr John Moore manager of the Toronto Lime Company attended a directors meeting of Wallington Lime Company in Guelph on Monday. The Toronto Lime directors met last Thursday at their office with Menora Hosdowdy presiding and others including J Camp and George Farquhar present. Moore entertained the gentlemen at dinner after the meeting making the event pleasant.

John Moore Toronto Limes Co Wallington Lime Co Guelph Toronto Lime Company Menora Hos Dowdy Prealdept Scott George Farquhar J. Camp Toronto John. Moore Limehomne Moore

Madame De Boushaw Arrives For Magnetic Healing Demonstration

Madame De Boushaw, a noted magnetic healer, arrives in Rockwood to demonstrate cures of chronic diseases at the Railway Hotel. A local sharper fleeced two citizens in a horse swap, leaving owners seeking restitution. Town notes also mention a Thanksgiving concert, local auctions, and visitors from North Dakota and Armada Michigan.

Madame de Boushaw Reakwood Galt

Wintery Week Weather and Local Town Updates

The past week brought wintry weather conditions. Trustees of the Methodist Church met on Tuesday to plan repairs to the church. Mr John Murray improved his residence recently. Daft received the bridge construction contract over the creek on Monday. B S Allen moved to Acton on Monday. Jas McMillan is seriously ill with grip. W Lamb stayed home several days last week. Miles A Leichman returned from Toronto after three months away.

Charch John Murray J.’ Daft Hera Allen Acton McMillan

Coming and going personal notices from Acton and area

Visitors and residents share holiday plans and greetings in Acton notes. Local residents report health updates, travel plans, and social visits including Mr A T Brown, Dr Forster, Miss Annie Mahaffy, Mrs W D Smyth, Mr Thos Moore, and others. A promotional line for Carter's digestive remedy ends the column.

Complete Cure of Rheumatism with Hood's Sarsaparilla

A Brantford Ontario yardman reports relief and full recovery from acute rheumatism after using Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills. He credits the medicines with restoring his ability to work and praises their efficacy for his family.

Hood Titan Haseer Grand Trunk Railroad Brantford Ontario s.Sarsaparilia

Book and lodging price list from Weyman and Crockett items

A catalog-like snippet lists prepaid to your address at The Castle Inn Weyman 750 and The Red Axe Crockett 76a with Kipling The Day's Work priced at 750, Battle of the Strong Parker 7650, and Corleone Crawford two volumes for 1.00.

Castle Inn Weyman Red Axe Crockett Kipling Parker Corleone Crawford

Funeral of Alex Russell Draws Large Churchill Crowd

Despite the storm last Thursday the funeral of the late Alex Russell drew a very large crowd at the church with Rev J E Unsworth officiating. The service at the residence was led by Rev Forbes and Rev H A Macpherson. The church wore black and a fine floral wreath was placed by the congregation. A memorial service followed on Monday afternoon with the pastor preaching from Isaiah 64 6 and We all do fade as a leaf this leaf shall nod wither. Rev Unsworth and Mr A Gibbons gave solos and duets. The storm last week left farmers ready for winter and tomorrow evening Rev M Unsworth will deliver his third Teotute Acton in 1948.

Holmes G. T. RB Mr. Holmes Aston R. Haddow Watford Milton Knox McNair Waterloo Halton County Chapman F. Descon M.norton C. Thurston H. Barber L. Dales W. Albertson I. Norton W. McGregor 3K. Ryan P. Btone B. Shepherd Lt. Prentiss M. Holmes W. Somerville G. Steel J. ‘Cole Jd. Brady M. Bennet B. Brown E. McGloughilin E. Barger D. Wilwon W. Benton M. Campbell J. Manson Staynerc Acton A Firel-Olays Toronto H.A Macpheraon Knox Church Kiew Thouwand Macpherson Singerity Nansigawoya Aeshira Baiglau Yorkshire Canada Norrish'a Nassagaways Semlakry Auns California Ernest Namaginoya Morriet Thareday Alex. Russell Residerice J.E. Unsworth B. A Me. Unsworth A. Gibbons M. Unsworth

Deer numbers rise in Northern District reports

The Chief Game Warden Tinley estimates about 6000 hunters have licenses in the Northern District, with each said to kill at least one deer on average. He notes deer are increasing due to shared timber tracts and regrowth providing cover and food. Magistrate Cox is acquitted in a separate Goderich court matter.

Toronto Tine‘Tey Tinley Goderich Cox Fred Beattie

Trapper Keeps Chickens Safe as Thieves Foiled

Local villagers praise a skilled trapper named John Simons who protected poultry after mink were caught in traps set at two roosts. Report notes no vacant homes in the village and mentions neighbors and a church event with Rev Holden preaching next Sunday at 7:00 PM.

Everton John Simons Alex McPhail A.cooper Holden Rockwood Methodist ‘Church

Winter coats listed with material details and prices

A catalog snippet lists boys and youths blizzard coats with heavy cloth, fur collars, and lining. It then notes men coats including wool beaver dress, tailored wool and cheviot business coats, and fine kersey options in navy and black with prices around 850.

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