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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 19, 1903
Page
6
Bank of Hamilton announces head office status with capital paid up of 2,000,000 dollars, reserve fund 21,700,000 dollars, total assets 22,000,000 dollars. William Cinsok named president, vice president, and general manager.
Georgetown Branch promotes general banking and savings services with prompt returns and flexible withdrawal terms. It advertises collection facilities, sale notes, and loans at low rates, soliciting correspondence and noting notes of responsible persons.
A notice proclaims a ten percent discount on wallpaper for two weeks. It invites customers to view sample books of the latest wall coverings and promises to show current patterns.
The Acton Free Press reports on upcoming events in Guelph and Acton, including the Guelph District Epworth League Convention, County Council meeting schedules, and plans for a local Board of Trade. It notes Christmas preparations, church sermons by Rev. J. M. Cooley, and an At Home hosted by Teandinora Co. and Acton Tanning Co. with merchants showcasing seasonal goods.
Auction at Kenne dy includes lot 25 Kaquesing and 20 cattle. Local items note house improvements for Mr Harvey on Frederick St and thanks to Apple Growers, plus Santa Claus program at Knox Church Sunday School. Also railway crossing violations to be addressed and notes on electricity contracts and a Traction Engine accident.
Delegates from Goderich Blyth Brnawl Ethol Listowel and other towns meet with the Guelph Junction Railway to value funds and buy the right of way for the Goderich to Guelph northern route extension via Alatra Listowel Hensaele and Blyth.
The advertisement touts curative qualities of Na Wawra Cxrxuy pills claiming to cure numerous ailments from skin eruptions to nervous disorders. It promises a written guarantee: if no benefit is seen, money back with every box purchased.
Allew Chou I Moore visited Srhlvada fe Torotte tite week. Mini MecQollant of Kiniwood visited Acton friends during the week. Mow Rlee Benpent mvern day with friends near Nanas. Moore saw bee visiting the pant wool with felonits tov Toranta, Dr. W. T. Lowry of Guelph in town Tuesday evening. Misa Holliumke of Abie was in town Thursday with a view to opens bog melons. Mr. and Mrs. Wai Meanetront attended the christophyg of granddaughter Donia Hawes. Rev. T. Alligr Moore left week to Manitbola for Lord's Day Alliance engagement. A. Mapphemon visited Aton Thursday and Friday. We attended the High School concert. Janet Eilat, Chrillton graduate, spent several days with her father J. Te Villot. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibhond and Mr. Robert Haydner moved from Crowsons Cargora to a home on MIL Street. Hreeat Pearman, electrician for Niagara Falls, NY, returned home Tuesday before leaving for St. Louis, Mun, for electrical construction.
Wanted local agents and traveling salesmen for Krull Frees ornamental trees small firs and more. Steady weekly pay with outfits provided over 600 acres under cultivation. Includes improved varieties not offered by competitors. We guarantee delivery in good condition and offer boat inducements. Apply now Pelham Nursery Company Tokonto dur.
A local store proclaims unmatched value in Guelph and nearby areas. The owners note their huge turnover stems from a low margin policy and strong effort since taking over the business.
Local advertises a fabric exchange item in Dark Oxford Myrtle and Crown Zebellue, 52 inches wide. Regular price 75 cents per yard, sale Saturday at a special lower price. Myrtle and heather mix known as Wixture Special.
A fragmented catalog-style clipping lists fleece lined cotton and wool fabric flocca for ladies and children, union stripes, wool mitts, and numerous woolen goods. It mentions Penman heavy ribbed fabric, Stanfield underwear, Vine Imported natural wool, and unabriskable wool products with per yard pricing cues.
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