Capital and Reserve Fund Totals Shown in Report
The document lists capital and reserve fund totals with figures including 1,404,000 and 81,000,000 against total assets of 13,163,000, indicating a financial statement summary for the period.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
3
The document lists capital and reserve fund totals with figures including 1,404,000 and 81,000,000 against total assets of 13,163,000, indicating a financial statement summary for the period.
Gunterest paid at best current rates and added to principal without waiting for Pass Book. Withdraw by written order with Pass Book. Farmers notes discounted. Money loaned to feed cattle and advances made on sale notes at low interest. Full banking facilities and prompt collection offered. correspondence invited.
The issue notes a sharp early October cold snap and a string of local items. It mentions turkey weight concerns, Thanksgiving on Thursday October 19, and prices for potatoes at Hillaburg, plus updates on subscriptions, church projects, and a new water wheel at J. A. Speight & Co. A report on Acton’s protests over a Guelph game and a church-construction contract adds regional context.
Local notes report Alderman Thorp shipped tarnips to Chicago on Saturday at 12 cents a bushel, the season’s first such shipment. Other items note weddings on 27th ult. Mira Frances Hamilton wed Jobo Boughner with close family present, and Mica A. Dyer married Geo. Bolton with plans for a short trip. The fall show and concert are scheduled for next Tuesday and Wednesday with local talent. Mr. Jan Gordon praises a giant sunflower, and Creweon’s Corners faces local business concerns as Councilman Geo. Robinson recovers from injuries after a runaway incident.
Rev Dr Carman preached both services as Acton Methodists conducted a strong Twentieth Century Thanksgiving Fund collection. Morning and evening sermons spoke of monument meaning and a revival of religion with a concrete financial aim to reduce church debt and support connexional funds. The total offerings reached 979.25 with over 400 paid daily, and organizers expect the goal of 1000 for debt and 150 to 200 for connexional aid.
The Georgetown Herald profiles J H Jackson's establishment on Main Street praising its fifteen year tenure and vast two-storey complex. It highlights extensive stock from fancy goods and school supplies to stoves, carpets, draperies, wall papers, and complete furnished rooms with plans for an annex dining set.
Mea J N Smith visiting friends at Perobe Station. Mrs H E Martin visiting friends at Perobe Station. Mr Alex Wallie judged pig at Berlin Fair. Miss May Ryder left Friday to visit friends in Sarnia and other points. Miss Jeasia Nicklin spent days with friends at Preston. Mrs Bombay Easton went to Weeton for a week. Mr Clark Howell of St George visited John McQueen. Mrs J S Coleman and children visiting relatives at Guelph and Arkell. Mrs J S Smith judged fancy work at Milton County Fair. Mr and Mrs W H Diamond and Frank Head of Copetown visited John McQuasen. Miles Minnie Holmes home from Norval over Saturday and Sunday. Miss Frances Whitshead accompanied her. Mrs Goodeve of Vancouver left after visiting C F Goodeve. Free Press pleasant all yesterday with Sheriff Beoday and Mr Samuel Charters of Conservator Brampton. Mrs David Mille returned from St Michael's Hospital Toronto. Mr and Mrs P Kelly Sr of Buffalo N Y in town. guests of W H Denny. Letter from Mrs Robert Nichlin Brandon says Fred, brake man on Limited Express, is in running. Mrs L G Matthews and children, Mrs W R Kenney and children, Miss Minnie Orr and Miss Hazel Arnold went to Kilbride for Tena Bink wedding. Mr Samuel McLamn of Point Edward weeks with friends. taken temporary GT R Georgetown job after loss at Sarnia. Mr S S B Jackson of Toronto conducting voice and instrument classes. Miss S Schram of Toronto may take piano classes.
The Free Library Board met on Friday evening with members J. B. Pearson Obash man Rev. J. A. McLachlan M.A. Rev. J.K. Godden M.A. Thomas T. Moors John Cameron and H. P. Moore. August report showed 164 members and 298 books borrowed, with receipts for catalogues and cards totaling 1 053 and a 65 cent fine. The Librarian's report was adopted.
On Sunday the Rev H Brand will preach the annual sermon to the Society of Q O CG F in the Disciples Church. Service starts at 7 30 p m. J Black's grandson H Hamilton left Friday for Toronto to study medicine for four years.
An agent in Acton will assist buyers and display current prices for requested items and services.
Direct importations offer low prices by buying from manufacturers and skipping middlemen. Two crates of dinner and toilet ware recently passed customs, and customers are invited to inspect them.
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