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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 05, 1923
Page
6
A garbled notice list from Madison Avenue to Acton records marriages between Mack Kendrick and Mina Mackin, and a Lowry and Gortine match in Toronto. Dated 1922 1923, obituaries note Mary Ann Daly Lucy Mary Brown and Harm Davison among others, with in memoriam verse for a mother.
A collage of brief items notes the cold spell and late snow, maple sap, and Easter fashion impacts. It cites municipal finance, school plans, and local delays, with references to Debentures sales, grants, and a police constable in Oakville.
Local notes report Brampton council talks on separation from county, Ontario education staff taking Easter holidays, plus a Methodist minister in Orton, Jamey Hyde, dies in Toronto after service, with funeral details. Also covers Mansewood Baseball Club meeting outcomes and officers, a fire incident in Nelson Lane destroying a Chinaman's shop, and a black fox dispute in St. Catharines.
Trustees filled vacancies caused by deaths and removals at a Wednesday meeting. The board enlarged its membership with new trustees Messia H Li Johnston Dr E J Nelson N F Moore Walter Lamb Frank Gamble IW Kerr Nell McDonald J Chester Matthew Albert McKeown James Moore and John Graft. A resolution praised late member James Brown for decades of faithful service and leadership in the church and noted his family ties and devotion to the old church.
Fragmentary article discusses Brockyvilla public notices, local discussions, and proposed projects. Mentions costs, support, and production issues. References Willow Morest building, summer bloom, and wind directions. Concludes with uncertain local plans and a question about a neighbor’s actions.
Neighborhood notes report Velma Kurshelin daughter of Mr and Mrs John at Wilwag Campbellville to wed Pte John J Kennedy of Dockwomt in the late April period. The Campbellville Degimutl Club will stage Hatety Firat play at Brookville WL Nanwupiweya tonight. Updates cover local fires, school exams, and community visits across Erin and Bannockburn regions with names like Mathiosa Hancock Watewrloo and Kathleen McKeown among others.
Obituary notices report the deaths of Amiton Thor Stewart known as Nem. Btew art, a Knox Church member, and David McClure a veteran with ties to the McClure clan in Canada. Also noted is the passing of Miss Mary Ann Dirty, a resident of Acton, who cared for her sister Nira Costello and fostered Colla Padmore. Interments took place at Guelph Roman Catholic Cemetery and Mt. Joseph's Church rites were held.
The Easter Thank Offering service of the Methodist Church Women’s Missionary Society drew members and guests from Knox Knox Church St Athan’s and the Baptists. A varied program featured readings tickets, and music including “Eastor Without Flowers” and “The Open Door.” A certificate of re membership was presented to John G Nelson. Total aid raised stood at $54 with further contributions later reported.
Local residents including Mr W and Master Fulph and Miss Olive Marshall from Tor onto spent Easter at the old home. Burl Marshall and Atta visited Acton. Wm Brooks, A Lature halal, and Mr Dredgt of Guelph joined family gatherings. A Knox College student D M Gowdy from Toronto was home for recess. Hoy Beauty contingent from Taranto joined neighborhood Easter events. Acton Churchward services drew many neighbors on Easter Sunday.
The undersigned Wiebeutt by F Whitfield and Bons conduct a public auction at dot 13 Thindoe Kequesing on Wednesday April 11 1023 at one o clock. Horses cattle and implements to be sold including chestnut Mary Rhybard old grey mare six years two Jersey cows due in May others milking cows bred dates and calves. Yorkshire and Berkshire pigs and Tanworth sows to May. Implements Harris binders etc. Terms credit 12 months with 4 percent discount for cash. Calves and wamb sums specified. sale to be cash or credit terms as listed. Auctioneer A J Kerr.
Fragmentary OCR listing garden stock and suppliers. Mentions strawberry varieties and herbs, plus assorted ornamental plants and varieties with unclear spellings. Factors include MacConnelye and Hon, Port, Rucwells Ont, with partial brand-like names and items.
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