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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 10, 1924
Page
12
Births marriages and deaths listed with dates and ages from Acton Georgetown Vineland and surrounding towns. Entries include McGaltney McCartney Cardinellis Hawkins Jannie Ghatiam and McLaughlin with full names locations and dates in 1924.
Local items celebrate spring thaw and tasks ahead. Riders and horse shows near, tax rates and new garages on Main Street, farm work resumes, and village improvements include Ashton Brook Avenue. Weather hints and farm life fill the column with cheerful notices and community updates.
Anites open ed at Milton on Monday with Mr Justice Mowat presiding. No criminal trials were scheduled. The trout season remains unchanged from May 11 to September 1, as announced by Charlen M Crae of the Department of Mipen and Flaherioa. Bronte Athletic Association reorganizes for 1934 and plans an Ott Boys and Girls Union in August. A mass meeting in Knox Church invites citizens to discuss Ontario Prohibition Union's stance.
A mix of village updates includes a January February revenue tally of 196.97 and 17.85 for town hall items, a fatal heart attack claimed as natural causes, a holiday garden concert in Community Hall, and school awards for a March report. It notes a concert by Habitat Church choir, motorist delays, and a large roster of show entrants with many local families listed.
After a long illness of about a year, Andrew Atkinson of Nassagaweyva township died at Guelph General Hospital. He was 68, a lifelong farmer known in the community. Survived by widow Mrs Atkinson, a brother and sister. Funeral at Ebenezer Church Cemetery. Maple Leaf Mission Band to present a charity play in Brookville Hall April 17 titled Aurelia Susan's Visit with 16 cast members and musical numbers by Hector Worsfold and Miss Stuthwell. Proceeds to piano fund.
A town council meeting records a by law prohibiting parking on Mill Strait between Malin and John Streets. The session includes remarks on a soldiers monument names, a request for a street admin install on Young Street, town hall charges for a tree concert, and adoption of the new by law restricting vehicle parking to under 16 minutes. The council also discusses town bylaws and a potential tax for Wm A. Narray as he veered from a woodgilling business. April showers forecast for Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Thursday April 10 features John Thompson and Myquesday clearing farm implements. Saturday April 12 lists L B Atkinson Anton livery equipment. Also Saturday April 10 John Withers Gorila Hell and Nisshold affects noted.
The writer recalls a 1200 mile steamboat voyage up a wide river to Asuncion, Paraguay, detailing harsh heat in January, sparse modern amenities, and a capital wallowing in decay. He notes neighboring Bolivia and Argentina’s tensions, Paraguay’s turbulent history under Lopez rulers, ongoing uprisings, and a nation unlocked by fertility yet crippled by poverty and political strife.
Asuncion February 28 19s debate centers on weak governance and the need for national commission to enforce stable government protect property rights and build highways. Nexsgawaya Township approves a $6000 1924 road and bridge expenditure and discusses by laws and payments to municipal workers. council adjourns to May 26 for court of revision.
Mr D J Matthew returns home after two months visiting relatives in New Mexico and California. Mr John Wheeler starts duties as mall carrier between Georgetown and Glenwilliams. Council directs contractor and bondman to fix defective parapet. Mr J B Wallace attended a Managje function in Meaford. Keith Nixon visiting his father R C Nixon who is recovering from illness. Oddfellows and Rebekahs share social evenings, large lodge memberships, and active town gatherings. Herald notes preventable accidents with cautious care.
Ambitious Men $25 to $60 Weekly Why work for small wages when you can earn more easily Our Free Employment Department reports many positions for men who will qualify as Motor Mechanics Gas Engineers Chauffeurs Electrical Battery or Welding Experts Also Carrier Trade State position desired We train you for those big money positions and guarantee satisfaction Special terms now on Write for full particulars HEMPHILL TRADE SCHOOLS LTD 162 King St W Toronto Ont ranches and Employment Service Coast to Coast In Canada and United States
A flower dealer promotes gladiolus as the queen of garden blooms in Gladinplus. The catalog promises reliable varieties with guaranteed flowering and offers descriptive catalogs upon request from Woodall Floral Gardens, Elmira, Ontario.
The GRAY BROTHERS auction in Ianobaty Township offers live stock and farm implements without reserve. Buyers will find horses cows registered milking Short Horns, young cattle, sheep, pigs, and a variety of farming gear including a mower and wagon. Roy Hindley acts as the auctioneer with T. Hutchibon as clerk. The sale is on Monday April 14, 1624 at one o'clock. Cash under ten dollars. over ten dollars on terms with six percent discount for cash.
Receiver under John Thompson offers Esquel ing concession 1 lot 5 auction on Thursday April 10 1824 at 1 pm. Items include horses cattle pigs poultry implements harness furniture hay and other farm gear with no reserve and 5 percent discount for cash terms by auctioneer R J Kerr Acton Ontario.
Instructions from L. E. Atkinson to sell by public auction at the Livery Stable Acton on Saturday April 12 1824 at two oclock sharp including horses harnesses robes buggy poles bells and other farm and household items. Terms cash under 1000 or notes with six months credit on approved security with 6 percent discount for cash. Clerk Plank and R J Kerr listed contact details.
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