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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 08, 1929

Page

6

Memorable Notices Chronicle from Guelph and Nearby

A garbled 1920s collection of marriage, death, and memorial notices from Guelph Ontario and surrounding areas. Entries reference Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Georgn's Church, and individuals such as Mika Margaret May Murdunild and George Hearhope, with scattered dates and locations in Ontario and Michigan.

AL Guelph Puchi Carey Gi. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Guelph Gworetowsa Mika Margaret May Murdunild Limvehoure Brariope Georgn's Church, Civorgetown, Hodtal Day, Auminta Jessie A. Ve Galbraith Ahelburne Ontario Tobe Wearhope Mia George Hearhope Columbus Indiana

Acton Free Press Highlights August Events and Local News

The paper notes Toronto Exhibition starts in two weeks, Labor Day holiday on September 2, and Fall Fair approaching. It reports two inmates escaped from the Ontario Reformatory at Guelph, widespread wheat harvests, roof reroofing on Dr. E J Nelson’s residence and office, plus the Canadian National Exhibition Park valued at 15 million dollars.

Toronto Ontario Reformatory Guelph E J. Nelson Canadian Natonal Exhibition Park Ontario Prench Mattawa Woodcock Agardh Punsel Ducke Gece Urant Nalls

Two Oldest District Residents Die. Railroad Veteran Passes

Henry Piulim of Norval Ano and Graham Lawson of Croswell Mich both died recently aged 86 and 81 respectively. Piulim a former railroadman long served with Great Western and Grand Crunk lines and lived with his daughter Mrs A K E Cham. Lawson a former resident of Elmstead Township and Croswell farmer died after years of declining health. survived by three children and two brothers. services held in Croswell with burial there.

Henry Piulimm Norval Ano Tenry Prima Bam Jin London Kagland Mrey Sinwaton Great Wetton Mailway Grand Crunk Wan Reman Syd Has Walkerton Penton Qrawtam Lawbhon Croswell Mich Ward John Mann Graham Lawson Cromwell Lawron Nomenstead Exquesing Maggie Hennedy Carrolb Acton Crossroad Lawcen Michigan Presbyterian Church

Nassagaweya Council Seeks County Takeover of Road

Nassagaweya Township Council met on Monday July 29 and passed a resolution urging the County Council to restore the road from Campbellyville to the Wentworth boundary and connect to the Guelph Hamilton highway. Attendance at the Canadian National Exhibition reached 2,030,000, a record.

Nassagaweya Township Toronto Hospital Kathleen Young Acton Carbett Rutelph Iowalsicd Han Acton County Council Campbellyilla Wentworth Guelph-Hamilton John Marshall

Western Outlook Sees No Worry Over Short Crop

W Pantly of C P I Saye Blagla argues a single short crop won’t break Canada. ER Beatty, head of Canadian Pacific Railway, predicts rising rail revenue from other industries and limited labor imports from Britain. Ontario competition lands listed for the Canadian National Exhibition events include multiple towns and bands.

W. Pantly C. P. i. Saye Canale Canada W. Beatty UN Canadian Pacific Railway Toronto Montreal Great Britain Prairies Old Country

Neighborhood News Highlights From Rockwood Carriage

Local notes report visits and weekends with families from Toronto Woodstock Guelph and Vancouver. Events include an Old Boys Reunion at Caprine and church services led by Rev Storey with South American lecture. Community members travel for holidays and Saturday races noted.

Wayinavat and Waddell kin visit ends in Toronto return

Mev Mre Waddell returned to Toronto after a week riding with his daughter Mra Ilike Vapayiettar of Portland. Mra Vanatter left for Portland with her son accompanying her home. Mbra Jeqn Evans of Acton spent a week holidaying with her aunt. Albert Wirk of Toronto visiting John Melfechnie. George iin and daughter of Toronto visiting friends in the oils street. Farmers thronged their wheat and the yield in wood.

John A. Ramney Lee Toronto Tuunsey Guelph Road Ttockwood Eden Millis Mr. Graham Winchester Ontario N. B. Marshall Mahoney Doo Lake Jarry Mahoney Woodstock University Musent N. G. Marshall Charlio Hinck Witchener Bir John A. Stamacy Afra J. Uampleby Questa J. Wright J. Thomas Detroit John Taylor Familly Vancouver Jos Marden Trev Gandler Eden Mills Rhenexer Arkell Roy Hindley Andrew McMillan Erin London W. Rhoe‘botham Thorndale John Simons John Stewart Die and Grace GO. A. Abbot George Loree Oakville Steve Evans Dan. Elmons D. Salmons W. Talbot B. McLeen Evans Clack Goderich Everton Women's Institute D. McPhedran Misa Jean McLean Mifa Jean McLean G. G. Robertzon J. B Herron Capringe Gordon Herron Poranbe Robert Talbot Witman Guelph Leto Anderson Torato Mm. 5 Mack Waddell Ilike Vapayiettar Mo Wauidell Incn Portland Yluke Vannatter Van Mbra Jeqn Evans Acton

Western Fair notes and local harvest sights in Limeiloure

The item covers visitors in Limeilo ure including Adams and daughter returning to Detroit, Nellie Gwacknamer from Detroit at her mother's home, and Church meetings by Mr. Storey of the Evangelical Union. It highlights a strong harvest season with hay and wheat, a near miss involving Mr. McDonald, and local church and school events, then shifts to the Western Fair preparations and exhibits for 1929 with details on new buildings, attractions, and suggested visitor guidance at Experimental FarmBeaverlodge Alberta.

Sir. Adams Renin Detroit Mitsa Nellie Gwacknamer Halidays Storey Evangelical Union of South America Uin United Mr. Davies Mackheath Enghind E. Davies Airs Norria Geolt Camp Borden Horgt Pallett Toronto John McDonald MicDonald Matthews Georgetown Limehouse United Church Churchill Stanley Park Erin Ontario Tordote Staeli Western Ontario London Tome Ontario Agricultual College Lungjeon Mills Zavitx Essen William Tiennte Q@ club commion inter+ esta Visiiing Auch Grouns Mresolve Lear Alta

Altitude table lists Ontario station heights and towns

A lengthy list of elevation figures from various Ontario towns and stations is presented, including Toronto Union Station at 254 feet and Guelph 1 007 feet, followed by an unrelated paragraph on colored towels and household hygiene, concluding with a quip about a cannibal joke.

Yittaggen Verwin Newy Acton Malin Ghreet OG. Neat Blatlun Alia O. N Arkell Arthur O.R Belwood C. P Blatlon Giltford O. N. Tt Carwhin OC. P Drayton N. R Elora C N. Rt Ein G. P Warewell Veruus Tetation Guelph C. N Wileburg O. P Sendlworth Marden Monck Joo 'Secu Moorefield Mount Forest G. Pl i Oo. N. RR Trockwood CG. N Oplers GC. PF R. Station Nola Muskoka Otation Qarrie Bimcoe County Lake of Raya Kitcherner Waterloo County C. N. St Glatton Dine Mountains Grey County Oster Bracebridge Brampton Peel County Dundas Wentworth County T. FL Dundalk Elmira Qgrand Valley Dufferin County Durham Holstein Orangeville Bhelburne Orton Toronto Union Station Waldemar Weat Bro Dad

The Captain’s House Built Without Buts

A captain commissions a house built without any buts by the builder John. The plan omits stairs and other features, leading to a dramatic reveal on homecoming when the crew discovers the lower floor is complete but the upper story remains inaccessible. The captain insists on no excuses and pays for the daring, stairless design.

Rea John Perkins Thors Thors Was Thunder and Lightning, But i

Honest taxi driver feigns honesty in job interview

In a lighthearted interview, a chauffeur candidate responds to questions about honesty and trustworthiness. When asked what he would do with a pocketbook containing $100,000 found in his cab, he declares he would do nothing and live on his income.

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