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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 05, 1878
Page
2
Fragmented OCR lists a Methacie Church service or event with Rev and Pastor mentions. It references Halts Closta and St. West, uses unclear names like Mkataee, Tuce, and Frisiars, with vague dates and activities.
A dense, period piece lists upcoming events in Ackny and surrounding towns. It notes social gatherings at Templeparish Hall and Regent Hall, sales of assorted wares including silverware and cookware, a farming excursion, and a shift in local commerce with Me Adams promoting new imports. It also mentions fires damaging a barn near Acton and local employment moves, plus upcoming meetings for Conservative and Temperance groups.
Coreeapondent reports lively political stance in Ballinafad with Messie Guthrie and J Goldie as candidates for the House of Commons. Local notices note teacher Macy Reid’s certification, Rev J Pringle B as Ballinafad Presbyterian minister, Campbell starting new tailoring business, and eggs offered at the Ballinafad Post Office Store.
A group from Acton to Guelph and Rockwood joined a holiday excursion organized by local churches. The trip started in Guelph, with stops at Acton and Toronto before a steamer to Victoria Park. Despite light rain, crowds enjoyed bathing, scenery, and a lively day, with others passively spending time in shooting and games.
An advertisement from Omang Commercial Colleges in Belleville touts its “First Ontario Commercial College” for business training. It cites graduates now filing resumes and claims strong value compared to U S options, inviting applications and highlighting fall and winter goods sales as part of promotional material.
Acton School Board met in the school house on Monday evening with members present including Henderson Moore and Laghyi. The finance committee reviewed accounts and authorized payments for painting and gallery work while repairs and improvements to the master deck roof and wood boxes were ordered. a committee was named to attend the Penelopeia Association meeting on September 20 and 28. The meeting adjourned to Monday evening October 7.
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