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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 28, 1899

Page

2

Esqueaing Tax Collectors and Local Notices

Esqueaing`s Tax Collectors named Archibald Dougell Richard Dick George Wrigglenworth Peter Gibbons James Nickell John Campbell each to be paid 20 for services. Notices report sheep and lamb losses to dogs and payments to owners. Piers at Oakville progress with dredging expected from Hamilton. Epworth League debate on pulpit versus press ends with affirmative win and court fines for drunkenness. Hats and bonnets display at Henderson Co features new trims and colors. Rally Day at Methodist School praises attendance and letters from former pastors and friends.

Esqueaing Archibald ‘Mo. Dovgell Richard Dick George Wrigglenworth Pater Gibbons James Nickell John Campbell N. F. Lindsay John Walters A. T. Mann Alex. Lawson Blumba Oakville Aberdeen Bridge Hamilton Epworth League Eva McKeown Maggie H. Matthews Miesare J. Moore A.T. Brown H.P. Moore Pearson and Havill Badd Hoe Tuilives Pearson Havilland Cheif Lanaon Dominion Hotel Sonio Goorea Henderson & Co Seacon Methodist Sunday School Jessie Nicklin Ed. J. Moore Jesus le Ches. A. Cook First Baptist Church Bloomfeld N. J Rev Jno. CO Stevenson Lundy's Lane Willie Poe’ Branley Joy Holge London J .E. Sowell Beamaville Wm. Johnson Eng Methodies School Belleville Ontario Toronto Halifax H. Moore North Parkdale Nerea Edith Wright Galt Sanday Sohool Orchestra Mesare T. J. Edmiston Joho Coleman Mica Walker Acton Sohool

Halton Historical Society forms Acton branch met

In May the Halton Historical Society organized at Milton by David Boyle and Dr Robertson enrolled Acton residents, forming a strong committee. Members from Milton, Oakville and Burlington joined. new Acton committee to pursue county history, church records, and portraits. Real estate changes and lighting bids noted as community updates.

Halton Historical Society Milton David Boyle Ontario Archaeological Museum Ontario Torical Society Oakville Burlington Robertson Robert Coates Obart Costes Igaq First Presbyterian Church Esquesing Judge Miller Kirk D. Henderson Acton Onrriad Tiwan James Matthews A. T. Brown Ailston Halton Aummer

Coming and Going Personal Notes From Acton and Nearby

A long local column lists residents and visitors, noting trips, visits, and arrivals. Names include Dr. M. Forster, Inspector J. S. Deacon, Mrs. Noble of Georgetown, Mr. Thomas McPhahai of Berlin, Postmaster H. B. Henderson, and many Acton residents. Mentions travel to Toronto, London, Sarnia, and Dundas with social calls and weddings.

Deacon Noble Georgetown Slater LG. Matthews Ohiilean Kilbride Thomas McPahai Berlin H. B. Henderson Alex. ‘A. Record Toronto Macpherson Bride Bella Hill Mica Graham Chitster Matthews Acton London Bra Bowerby O'Donnell Arthur Enterprise O'Donnel Parliament Buildings Annie Rossel Brampton

Norval Bridge Abutments and Local Works Expenditures

A list of payments and contracts related to Norval bridge abutments and surrounding works. Items include stone supply by Joseph Bate and John Blackwell, printing and advertising costs, removal of earth, sewer pipe purchases by Moore Bros, gravel and road works by James Curry and J. W. Beasey, and other charges involving G. H. Kennedy and William Hoare.

Joseph BH. Bate Norval BRGC Nixon Bury G. H. Kennedy Eingsteer William Hoare Chingacosy Moore Bros Jan Arnott P. M Youn Watkine Obingmoonsy Jobo Bevan Aleofor Atlive

Acton Agent Offers Attentive Service and Prices

A local Acton agent will attend to customer requests and display price quotes. The statement emphasizes personal service and price transparency for shoppers in Acton.

Acton

Direct importations from Manufacturer offered samples

Direct importations claim savings by bypassing middlemen. Two crates of Dinner and Toilet Ware passed through customs last week and are ready for inspection and sale.

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