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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 11, 1913

Page

3

Acton items mix fair plans and church reopenings

The Acton area outlines fall fair ticketing details with bids by Proctor contractors for a public building project in Acton. County debentures were issued and sold, tax notices were delivered, and pending liquidations listed. The Methodist Church reopens with new pews and services led by Rev Moore and Rev Barker, inviting former members to return.

Maggie Astos Acton Proctor Public Huilding Preston McDonald Stooe Belch Nestle County Counsell Burgess di Cu Tasunti Oe Calledey W. A. Coleman Hespeler Misa Margaret Russell Toronto Joseph McHura O. D. Deaper Webb Norfolk County Ntew J.T. Ostrander Hackwood Bey Ebege Frank Sayers Neseagaweya de. Stuart Guelph General Hospital Hlariendy Bey Actes Georgetown Acton Boys Tha Gawe Methodiat Church Alood Methodist Church Dre T. Albert Moore Geo. W. Barker Dublin Street Old Home Church Meth. Athletic McDonald N. MaNabb J. Lealuhuan R Ryder E. Hassard A. Thompson P. Record

That Almost Happen Tales From a Veteran Captain

A veteran riverboat captain recounts near misses that caused gray hairs rather than actual accidents. He recalls foggy conditions near Coney Island and a dynamite freight cow on a barge, plus a broken crane on a busy loading dock. The stories emphasize the tension between what almost happened and what did.

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Mrs. Moore Moves to Medicine Hat in New Home

Local notes report Mrs W E Moore leaving Tuesday for a new home in Medicine Hat. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Forguson of Brace County visiting New, Jno Mackensle Harlig, and engagements announced by Maple Mimosa household. Adah Weatrix formerly of Maple Mimosa to wed Rev J T Callandor of Wallah Ont in early October.

Wale Wight M. Theresa Sheshan United States Hartwell de Mille Charles Kory Harold Riab Brown Evata A. T. Howard McUranay Howard Heber Wildans Merclante Hank Hertla Big Home Dare Miay Viola Smith Mtonsy Greek James KE. Hayder Thomas Gibbons Natt Oxbow Hask Gai Toronto Atlas Morrow John Willams N.P. Melamapanta Tandon Jan St. Hnyder Misa Irene Snyder Clarence Fraser H Wallace William Hyader Elora Filonde D. Warren Sapnager Tapuat Publishing Co Reid Hapworth Robert Fanynott Lak Ave George Caburn Wtansealear M. Y M. Y ¥.Iwan the Guest of Mr. Williams Wilati During the Week. the Meee Korie Velma Hart Aston Jacob Hurt Erin Advocate Linton Kenway Albert College Hetleville John Davidson Torden Hank Lilla Gottman Gloversville Youngetown Ohio Bie Nives HK. Denny Denny John Brown Oceweine Corners G. Kormmearville Acton Ble Slaters W. W. Matheson Erla Ad W. E. Moore Medlcine Misan Forgueon Aroh Forguson Brace County Ruvete St. J

Trans-Canada Grand Trunk Route Special Offer

Western Mourmon tember Lith announces round trip tickets from Canada via Grand Trunk Western to cities including Detroit Chicago Minneapolis Saint Paul and more at very low rates. Tickets on sale September 11 with return by September 2. Write to Grand Trunk Ticket Office in Toronto for details.

Canada Grand Trunk Weadway Port Hor Mlal Datroit Miah Chicago May City Cleveland Ohio Grand Rapid Mich Saginaw Migh Minneavollo and Paul Minn Clutrlot Toronto

Acton Fair Winners Announced for Fruits Vegetables and Crafts

A page lists dozens of prize results from Acton School and local associations. Winners include beat Northern Spy apples by Mckinnon, best barrel of apples, veg collections by pupils, bread and loaf contests, dressed chickens and fruit preserves. Prizes feature Five Roses Flour and similar goods, with donors named.

Harvel A McKinnon Wr M. Cooper cHenderson Jicton Bhic School Acton Robert Si Wallace Hortop Callele Lnvais Bour Woodhall & McKay’s Laka of the Woods Senate Thomas Core Thomas Coxe Adi Dremel Gooke Ui Bi Jcore Warland Smith A. Amadeo Rennie Humphriam Wanner Wile Tea Co J. R. Kennedy Sita Minnie Nelson Acton Public School Jomer Iba Aly Elve Fete R. Kennedy Acton Foman's Institute Dreax William Cameon J. P. Bush S.C. Black Cockprol Posal- Miles Asm Pleasu Orpesort W. H. Stewven Actoney School Acton Woman's

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