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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 05, 1928

Page

6

Obituaries and Notices From Anakee and Surrounding Areas

Deaths and notices from 1020 to 1048 include Agnes Agnew Mackay in Toronto Ontario and Wato on Ontario with widows Mrs Watson and Mrs Coleman commemorated. Funeral plans feature at Acton Joseph Joseph.

Dikd Agnew AL Campballville Agnes Agnew Mack AY Torapto ML Macktay Milton Arthur Hsat Inlaw McDowall Killarney Manitoba Anailken Thoarthustn Watoon Korinehn Mra. Watson Nicholas V. Watson Snelgrave Giqnens Anna Marguerlin Reta) Gibbons An. Gibbeno Une Waquesing Tucsiny Dr. Joseph's Charch Acton Dublin Cemetery

Local Briefs Preview Spring Events and Warnings

Good Friday activities loom with bonfire caution and Easter preparations. Kanter vacation closures, Easter services, spring weather, and garden notes color a brisk April scene. Local council shifts meeting day, dairy firm sale completed, and a coachwork of farm and town highlights mark the period.

Princess Maud Outsmarts Street Arab Impostor

London reports Princess Maud went incognito shopping when a street Arab with lamé eyes accused her of being the princess. The boy claimed he would keep her identity secret while attempting a theft. She denied the claim and moved on.

London England Maud Ecoming

Beattle village ne'er-do-well taunts official in plea for money

Tam Thompson, a notorious figure in Beattle village, repeatedly tried schemes to extract funds from townspeople after serving prison time for poaching and other offenses. He confronts a local official with a cutthroat bargain and a demand for payment, threatening further trouble if denied.

Tammie Tomson Beattle Tam

Guelph Topics Cover Rail Revenues and Local News

Guelph Tadlal Railway revenue for the year ending October 31 1027 totaled 201806.04 with a deficit of 23000.13 versus 25200.46 in 2026. Canadian National Electric Railways promote Eldorado Park with clubbing rates for groups of ten or more. Examinations for Middle and Upper School run June 18 to July 3 while Lower and High School tests span June 22 to 29. A hotel bill fraud reported from Sioux City Iowa targets a Guelph Township resident. Sheep killing dogs alarm farmers around Arkell and J R Gordon loses livestock. Carn Borer waders extending to Quebec City area. Halton seed cleaning plant discussed. Better seed practices prove profitable through a Kent County farmer trial yielding 60 70 and 80 bushels per acre respectively.

Guelph Ushlal Guelph Tadlal Wi. H. Robertson Cannilan National Electric Railways Eldorado Park Eithar Guelph Halton Kent County Aly

March Pupils Standings at Dutirin School

Neighborhood News lists the Dutirin School March pupil standings by grade with names including Mary Mills Manley Joe Grace Plintoft Veron Joe and others. Annotations note examinations and the teacher N. E. Hall.

Dutirin School Nverih Mary Mmills Manley Joe Wi—wly Oulr Grace Plintoft Veron Joe Eroesto Tonelli Uge Tori Velma Mmerrilt Margaret Ogle Angelo Oapelli Mabel Rage

Community notices and obits mark Dublin gathering

The Dublin district reports social events, retirements and moves including Mr. Geolt known as Geotty passing away after a lengthy illness. Plans note property sales in Limehouse and new arrivals to the village. Acheson departs after teaching in School No. 6, receiving a silver tea service as thanks. Local clubs hold meetings and a March social is described.

Wilbert Boles Miles F. Marshall Thomas Geolt Geotty Guelph General Hospital Eden Mills Cemetery Dublin Women's Institute George Somerville Mrrs Trracken Cick Linlton Yrene Morizy Jean Sayers Canada Bernice Bracken Dublin Literary Society Mika Ploscle Achetan Literary Sociely Mir Acheson Alog

Celery culture and lamb consumption notes

The article describes choosing rich loamy soil for celery with trenching and blanching methods, including earthing up and early planting. It also notes Canadian lamb meat quality, distribution, and a pamphlet on lamb cuts from the Department of Agriculture Ottawa.

Canada Tha Dpublications Uranch Department of Agriculture Ottawa Isany Dolitara

Funeral and community notes from Roswell area church events

The report describes funeral services for Rev. Mr. Caldwell and remarks on sympathy for the bereaved. It notes cemetery interment at Hollinafad, mentions local visitors and visits to relatives, school closures, and upcoming church activities under the United Church and Deaconess Training School connections. It references community members including Dorothy Douglas and Miss Laing, plus various local residents traveling or ill, with light social updates.

Abasen Roswell Urry Yard Caldwell Limehouse Afr Gander Anolreth Cher Dora Hollinafad Victor Mardhog United’ Church Atad Atlan Dorothy Douglas Presbyterian Church Douglan Formorna Charich Hil Stratford Wm. McCullough John A. Wylie Babe Parry Gound Arthur Laing Ilnerl Laing Atr Johnston Hewat Fromeimene James Toronto Rockwood Academy Donald Mann James J. WB St. John's Church

Ebenezer notices and farewell for Nassagaweya residents

Community notices recount the funeral of Mrs. Mire. James Clark of Nassagaweya, the sendoff for Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Moore and family as they prepare to move to Saskatchewan, and the Ebenezer United Church annual meeting. Pallbearers, pastors, and neighbors are listed with affectionate tributes and gifts.

W. A. Styder Nassagaweyn James Clark Nansagaweyn Ebenezer Church Ebenezer Cemetery Elwood Wilon John Early James Moffat C. &. Darby

Obituaries from a historic local paper

Several obituary notices recount the deaths of multiple local residents and their families. Details include names such as Mir Oan, Anagh Cubbenn, Mler Hem Mury, and Mrs. Agnes Aitken, with funeral dates, church services, and interment at nearby cemeteries.

Splendid Picture Coming to Wonderland

A grand Ben Hur spectacle arrives at Wonderland Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday. The three year production cost four million dollars and spans Italy France and America with vivid scenes including galley slaves at sea and colored photography noted for its marvellous imagery.

Ben-Hur Lew Wallace Italy France America Wonderland Theatre

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