25 Nov 1880
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1880
Page
1
The Montreat Telegraph notes post election events and local calls for road gate patrolling. It mentions farming interest in patronizing Taranto and a racing result with Laycock and Russ in first and third. It highlights storms on the Takes prompting a push for life saving services by the Department of Marine to protect shorelines.
Circulars from leading banks announce a new policy of three percent interest on deposits and on accounts bearing interest. The move comes from the Montreal Merchants Commerce Dominion British Federal Imperial and others due to surplus capital and difficulty in profitable investment.
The Week of Prayer is highlighted with a schedule from the Evangelical Alliance for the week of prayer through January 9 18S. It calls for sermons on January 4 and January 9 focusing on Jesus Christ and daily observances of praise humility confession and national repentance. The plan includes prayers for the Church young people parents colleges Sabbath schools nations and rulers and for Christian missions and evangelism.
The Hamilton Leader reports the moral reform drive pressing the Beott Act petitions despite delays. Advocates reject calls to restart and vow steady effort to secure a municipal vote, aiming for enforcement, while opponents fear reform pace. A product ad follows.
A Bree Press reader defends a council decision to accept a lamp advertising plan. The letter argues three months of public knowledge preceded the council vote and claims critics misread intentions. The author accuses opponents of envy and asserts the plan benefits local business and village finances.
A shooting affray occurred at Glen William near Georgetown on Tuesday. Hugh McMurchy allegedly threatened a man with a firearm after an interference by Ateb Coop ee. Constable James Modean attempted to arrest McMurchy but was narrowly shot at. McMurchy was finally knocked down and handcuffed. McMurchy was sent for trial.
Retail ads from Christie Henderson Co J Fyfe Acton and others tout bargains on hats boots shoes textiles carpets and clothing. Also advertised are Burdock Blood Bitters Wilson’s syrup and Guibourt’s Parisian Balm with broad claims and prices, plus new fall millinery and mantles at McLeod Anderson Co Georgetown Mammoth House and McLeod Anderson Co shop moves and specials.
In Acton on the 24th instant wife of Mr Peter Masalas of a daughter. In Acton on the 1st instant wife of Mr James McLam of a son. In Esquesing on the 2th inst wife of Mr Robt Nixon of a son. In Mount Forest on the 17th instant at the bride’s father’s residence Rev D Frazer unites Jessa Ketcham of Orangeville with Termutha A B eldest daughter of James Scott. In Parry Harbour on Thursday 25th inst by Rev M Macely Thomas Kennedy of Parry Harbour formerly of this village to Elizabeth A D daughter of Frank Dowwall Bay.
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