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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
2
A resilient robin sings despite rain and cold while humans Faces peril on a lighthouse rescue. Barton braves a dangerous climb to save Cutler as storm winds test endurance and strength aboard the Mignonette crew.
In July 1874 at Little Cumberland Island Georgia the lighthouse tender Mignonette commanded by Captain Anderson sent 40 mechanics ashore for repairs. Barton and Cutler, tinsmith, rigged a rope ladder and climbed the blazing tin cap aboard the keeper’s tower to fix a leak as heat and risk confronted them high above the sea.
Mr J B Lottridge buys three lots on Nelson Avenue from the McMillan estate. George Brain opens a pure ice business selling manufactured ice. Rev Dr Woodside will lead Knox Presbyterian services in the Parish Hall for several Sundays. About 26 guests celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs G Christopher on Nelson Avenue. Trinity Men's Brotherhood hosts a fourth food faith and fun night next Tuesday. Rainbow Melody Boys of Bird's Eye Centre perform original music. Rav Bridgman and family of Fow Chow West China sail from Shanghai April 5 aboard Empress of Russia, due home around April 24. Bridgman is sister to Mrs Gordon Gerry. On Brant Street a horse on a rider caused a street incident. Chief Sm warns the owner to remove the team for the night. Trinity Church gymnasium hosts ye olde tyme concert in costumes. Nolaan and Burlington Agricultural Society conduct Standing Field Crop Competition with oats and potatoes. Department of Agriculture recommended varieties listed.
Mr and Mrs Wm Bingham relocate to the village house vacated by James Nevilla. J Robertson buys the McNand Centre blacksmith shop and takes it over. The council schedules a Court of Revision at the Exchange Hotel Hillsburg on May 1 1926. Concerns on deaths, curling season end and trout fishing anecdotes follow with community notices throughout.
In Ridgefield Park New Jersey Otto Gneiding trains Sancy goldfish to ring a bell signaling feeding time. A long string attached to the bell is pulled to drop dough then fleas into the pond teaching the fish to tug the string on cue. The habit spreads as noon feeding becomes routine.
An advertisement touts Dr Leonharit Hemroids tree as a remedy to improve blood circulation and remove the cause of piles. It claims quick and lasting relief for thousands and offers a money back refund through J Hassard and Srugeists auywinece.
A fashion brief describes a Paris model dress with a left aside closing and an applied plait down the back. It notes a smart straight effect with sleeves that flare slightly at the wrists and are parted. Medium size requires 374 yards of 6 inch material.
Dust complaints and street sprinkler plans on Mill Street and Young to Queen. Updates show school improvements and local business shifts. Poultry breeder W Landsborough touts White Wyandottes as winter layers with prizes. community teas and church entertainments featured. Obituaries note Mrs. John Laing in Ernsdale Muskok and Rev. W B Caswell Batat of Brantford delivering lecture on Old London. Also mention of Reginald Fr Johnstone graduation and new job. Dr J D Kellogg’s Asthma Remedy advertised as claim evidence awaits trial.
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