27 Apr 1922
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Apr 27, 1922
Page
1
Full length models offer splendid coats for driving and all weather service at 12.50. Rich velour beaver and Kindred shades appear at 15.00 in fashionable three quarter length with loose back and belt options.
Simart styles in navy blue serge feature belted jackets with lined poplins and braid trim. Sizes 18 and 20 years with 38 bust. Wonder values for this season of lower prices at 18.75 dollars.
The store highlights lower bug prices and wallpaper costs a third below last season. A vast selection impresses, with millinery and fashionable apparel forming a striking exhibit. Every department presents ready to meet home furnishing and wearing needs.
Fragmented report describes a local horticultural flower show to be held August 14 with tickets available via the committee. Mentions a new Old Team Baseball League formed near Bronte, including Aston Burlington and others, planning games starting May 13. A fire from burning rubbish at a lab also noted along with police action. water dumped to subdue rioters near Mind street.
Local residents share updates on poultry purchases, hospital aid, and social gatherings. A Montreal visitor plans surgery for a neighbor while fire crews respond to a blaze.Council meetings discuss street work and public safety as residents mourn and celebrate community milestones.
A Georgetown chief, Jacknor, charged J. Clark before EL Moore Pollad Alagintrate Friday at his home with intoxication and profane insulting language toward bins on Good Friday. The trial sustained a minor fine of 2.50, while other notes mention road damage, local improvements, and community programs.
Rev Ir T Albert Moore of Toronto will deliver the morning sermon at the Hoxt Aukiny church. Moore heads the Department of Uvangollam wand Bool Horriod, and his sermons are noted for forceful and indoryating delivery.
Novem ber event to feature T Alport Moore D P of Kuper intendant of Evangellam and focal service of the Methodlat Church in Canada as pulpit guest next Sunday. Dr Moore is noted as a leading preacher in the church. Also mentioned are railway shipments and local agricultural notes including cattle and public health inspection results in Dundaw county.
A Taegl-area farmer vanished after claiming to travel to Toronto on Wednesday. Neighbors and authorities report no trace for three weeks as search measures intensify, with family appealing for information and local officials urging witnesses to come forward.
The council held its regular meeting to approve accounts and grants. The Ball Club received $50 while other payments totaled across multiple accounts. A missing trustee prompted police and Crown action as a search party used twenty five to thirty citizens, but no clues surfaced. The report mentions wedding plans, property deals, and routine town affairs including waterworks and cemetery work.
The piece describes a multi nation pageant featuring impersonations of representatives from Canada Japan China Africa and the United States. It notes missionary activity a village budget and local governance actions including a by law appointing a supervisor for the year 1922 and upcoming council meetings.
Fire swept a Rockwood dwelling and nearby properties around nine o clock, destroying the home of W. J. Jagd and family and threatening nearby businesses including Duckat hardware and Laing Co. Origin under investigation with limited insurance coverage noted. firemen contained spread to adjacent structures.
Social notes from Miru Hayder to Drayton include visits by Mr. W A Nival from New York and Mrs Stella McTaan at Terunte. Several Toronto and Acton residents are listed with weekend activities, visits, and events. A local surgeon reports Robert Dunbar recovering from appendicitis and Drayton individuals note community roles and a church college leadership appointment.
Committed for perjury Jamea Brown of Toronto faces trial after two adjournments for conspiring to defraud and perjury in a case against Claranea Guidy and a former resident of Nolin township. Crown contends Brown induced a witness to swear falsely, with bail renewals and courtroom proceedings noted.
A dedication ceremony for the new chimes at Knox Presbyterian Church in Georgetown featured Mrs. Lawson and others. The event included morning and evening services with chimes sounded along the Watloga road and Taranto area, and special offerings noted.
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