26 Nov 1885
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1885
Page
1
George Hyns of Acton announces a Christmas sale opening with a full new stock of jewelry silverware Sunday School books annuals bibles albums vases cups and saucers toys oils cards and more at prices to suit everyone Santa Claus greeting included.
A brief item from the Acton Free Press dated November 26 1885 notes local happenings and community affairs in the Acton area. The readable fragment mentions residents, daily life, and regional news typical of late 19th century community papers.
Oakville toboggan club interest. Brampton councillors meet next Tuesday. Milton Band concert planned with about $60 net. Rossin House changes hands as John Bennett focuses on Binger Sewing. Vaccination concerns and church activities populate a busy local page with notes on crossings, sales, and public notices.
Mrs James Smyth of Toronto visits Acton friends. P T Alley of Brampton in town. Mrs W B Brown and Mrs Jame visit Parkdale friends. Miss McEachren of St Thomas visits Nelle Allan. Rev Dr Badglus of Victoria University preaches at Georgetown Methodists. Mr J S Denton reports on Lorne Peblis School. R N Scott learns of sister's death in Toronto. Gap's Comic Almanac 1886 advertised for sale at 10 cents with cartoons and nursery rhymes. Nelson McRae & Co advertise rubbers and overshoes.
Acton residents charge street commissioner Ismond with favoritism and inflated hours to extend his pay while denying Alex McNab fair wages. The writer questions plank purchases and proceeds from firewood, asks for accountability from the council, and implies political consequences. Dated November 23, 1885, the letter cites Pearson and compares governance to wasteful practices, urging voters to scrutinize local officials.
Local merchants advertise new novelties and a large stock while inviting Lady customers to view the display. Notices report several births in Acton and Erin with family details. A grave notice for Ada Gamble appears, and Nelson McRae & Co promote fur caps and muffs with special values.
Auction sale of farm, stock and implements belonging to Thomas Dockray on lot 2 con 1 Erin at 12 o clock. Wm Hem atreet, Auctioneer, on Wednesday 16th December. Sale of Duncan McArthur farm stock and implements on lot 22 con 7 Nassawa gaweya at 12 o clock. Wm Hein street, Auctioneer. Now offering first class suits and overcoats with a cutter and perfect fitting garments from Nelson de Rae & Co until 1st January.
An 80th America missionary claims a free remedy for nervous weakness early decay and loss of manhood and asks readers to send a self addressed envelope to Rev Joshrg T Isauan in New York City. The Metropolitan Photo Studio Acton advertises quick one day portraits and a modern lightning process.
Short notice carpentry listing by Acton Planing Mills Builder and Contractor offers sash drawer and blind fabrication. Winter porches erected. stock includes a celebrated chopping mill. Work offered on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays with storm doors available.
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