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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1903
Page
5
The Acton Free Press reports on coal production estimates for Canada and other nations, and cites judges from Ontario counties as part of a new act framework. It notes expert opinions on Alida boundary negotiations and a Toronto bartender wage rest debate, with Canadian commissioners under scrutiny for historic judgments.
Ottawa reports Parliament prorogued with ceremonies marking the end of the lengthy session. Notes mention a throne speech on legislation, John I. Harbor recovering from illness, and sermons by S. E. Marshall in Guelph. Upcoming events include a horse fair Friday and a church anniversary service in November.
Fragmentary notes report Mr Hunderhad Taylor of Acton delivering a sermon. A Rockwonl circuit quarterly service will be held in Siloam. Mr Robert Gibbons auctioned last Friday with mixed results. Mr and Mrs Gibbons plan to move to Acton soon and are noted as active community members. Other items mention cancer treatment hopes for Mr John Cruweon and various local visits and family notices.
A church meeting in early evening features Rev. Week and other local ministers delivering a sermon on holding fast to biblical truth. The address condemns modern denials of scripture, praises salvation through Christ, and urges consecration and loyalty to the Word. Attendees include Rev. A. K. Smith and Rev. J. C. Wilson.
In Sault Ste. Marie Liberal Smith defeated Miscamphel by a small majority as by elections failed to raise the government margin. In Muskoka Government candidate Hunt fell to A. Munhalfy by 178 votes.
The Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal plans a richly engraved map showing a Transcontinental Railway and Alaskan boundary. Copies cost 8450 each, with yearly subscriptions including the map, prepared after engraving. Government officials will receive copies for official use.
The Companion announces a forthcoming volume feature and subscription details. It highlights the enduring value of The Companion and invites readers to subscribe for the upcoming issue and its illustrated calendar.
The article reports the death of Mary A. Keenin, age eighty, at Dundalk, mentioning her son Colin Wetz and other relatives. Funeral services held at Ebenezer Cemetery after a Methodist service conducted by Rev A Silth and Rev 1 T. Flagg. The text honors her as a devoted Christian with strong family ties and community regard.
The Esqueling Township Council list itemizes payments for grading roads, gravel, culverts, bridge work, and machine repairs. Several contractors and residents, including John A. Black, Munry Hayoni, and James Martin, are named for various road improvements on Town Line and adjacent routes.
Auction of stock and equipment at Wilton property sale set for one o'clock. Speyer & Co announce ground wood pulp and veneer mill operations next week at the Consolidated Capapante Industries site. Alliance meeting conducted by Rev. Horne reports $28 collected for Alliance funds. A branch of the Merchants Bank of Canada opens above Grieve’s Grocery under A. H. Devitt with daily hours for savings banking.
A garbled sale notice lists fashion items including jackets and coats with prices like W100 and $1.00. Items described include Pavigette wraps, lace trimmed garments, drawery pieces, petticoats, Northwest coats, duck jackets, and men s overcoats in various colors and lengths.
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