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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 28, 1911
Page
4
A Waterford post office was burglarized Friday night with $4,000 secured. The report notes storm damage near Milton and mentions local residents GQ and A McDonald of the Fourth Hoof, with other scattered items and community reactions to the election and local governance events.
The Dearimore switch was approved as part of the eliding plan by the Hoard of De winion Stdlway Commission for the construction of the new elding. Obearved Jewish New Year observances were noted with services at Hill's Hall and Knox Church. A Monday extension for the Day of Atonement was announced, and Knox Church will host a children’s day service with a special programme and offering for Sunday School expansion. Reeve Hynds completed a property purchase on Mo Street, planning immediate Croat and shop improvements. An eminent preacher Rev J W Alkens will speak at Mathodilet Church next Sunday, and a wedding at St Joseph’s Church featured Miss Mary Mabel Gibbons and Mr Hugh Campbell. The Victoria Mission Band concert in the town hall features Donald MaGregor, Wil Blabel Farrance, and G Htapalla with proceeds aiding local Sunday School work. A note honors the hundredth anniversary of Robert Raikes with a rally and program at the Methodist Church and Sunday School.
A parade of names and visits from Toronto to Guelph and nearby towns. Residents such as Mr. John Hité, Mrs. Lowry, and Mrs. McWIljanin appear among frequent travels to and from Guelph, Toronto, and surrounding communities. The article also notes church events, a lecture by J. I. Watson on consumption, and a high-wedding in Campbellville where Gertrude Crawford married James K. Mabon with a honeymoon planned in Taranto and New York.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Morse Indian TM Root Pills as a remedy for regulating the bowels invigorating the kidneys and stirring up the lazy liver with claims of health benefits and renewed vitality.
Mr. Wm Murray lauds neighbors for acts of kindness after Henry organises a relief effort for Jan Gamble who just returned from a severe operation at Guelph General Hospital. Community members including Mr Wa Miter, Peter Fish, Capt. Gamblro and others helped during recovery while others visited and offered support.
Esquesing Fall Fair at Georgetown showcased heavy draft horse entries and numerous livestock contests. The event list included prize winners in horses cattle dairy, poultry, fruit, and vegetables with notable names such as C D Komp and J A Bent among judges and exhibitors.
A fragmentary report on July events describes political meetings in Acton with speeches by Janos Mabey and W J Gordon. Varying views on patronage and immigration mix with concerns over decorum, loud crowds, and the impact on public order.
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