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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
3
Bank of Hamilton advert the capital reserve and assets, listing officers Hox. Walaa Chins and Aviad Tuwanuet as president and vice president. It states general banking, farmers business, no delays in drawing money, collection services, and sale notes handled with low interest. Georgetown Branch agent C. L. Laing.
For two weeks a 16 percent discount on paper hangings is offered. A T Brown invites customers to view sample books featuring the latest wall papers and designs.
The Acton Free Press reports on community events in Guelph area including a Guy Fawkes social at the Methodist Church, new teaching house construction on Ayes Street, electric lighting service start, and notable deaths and civic entries. It notes the cancellation of a train due to a Rockwood-Guelph game and upcoming concerts by Killen-Koough and Harold Javvie.
A jumble of local notices reports church meetings harvest services wedding announcements and railway accidents in Acton Georgetown and surrounding communities. It notes ministerial association gatherings at Georgetown a Breach Hill event led by Rev Dick Acton society meetings and a Toronto speaker. Also reports a burn at a hoop and stave factory in Dutton and a derailment delay near Goertown with several community updates.
Milton resident Mina Hanily Inman misspelled town visit appears in social notes. Several Toronto visitors, including J. L Hoy and others, spent Thanksgiving and holidays in Acton and surrounding areas. Many residents hosted friends and relatives from Toronto, Guelph, and Nelson Village, with multiple trips to Toronto and Hamilton noted amid Thanksgiving gatherings.
Crowded Rockwood fair draws residents as ex councilor Murray faces charges and a trial aims to settle a debt dispute. Teachers at the local school excel in an entrance exam while trustees boost a teacher’s salary. An advertisement extols Thaby’s Own Tablets for children, praising health and growth across homes.
Trev JL Wilson was warmly welcomed and invited to attend the forthcoming diving service led by Rev. Aix Hilt of Milton. The Minalon Hall project is being expanded with a donation from Mr HL Lawson and preparations are underway for the royal event at the site next Sunday Oct 25.
Regular price 200 cents each for a box pleated garment featuring back and front detailing, sleeve construction, tab and stole collar. Made with large cream and black buttons. Promoted as a special paca for Ulu week and described as stylish and desirable, sourced from Canadian manufacturers.
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