Brick for Sale Fire-Flash Brick at Main Street
A 4000 brick consignment of fire- flash brick offered for sale. Apply J Well at Main Street for details and purchase arrangements.
09 Aug 1923
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 09, 1923
Page
1
A 4000 brick consignment of fire- flash brick offered for sale. Apply J Well at Main Street for details and purchase arrangements.
The ad touts deep discounts on shirts with various price cuts from $2.50 to $7.50 and hats and suits. It promises broad selections in Men’s and Young Men’s styles with notable savings on summer wear and Palm Beach suits.
A damaged notice recalls the sudden death of President Warren G Harding in 1930 after illness and a distant trip. It recounts his early life in Ohio, rise from Marion to the presidency, and the nation’s mourning as his body returns to Washington and his burial arrangements.
Brampton Police Magistrate Moore presided over a crowded docket on Civic Holiday. Benjamin Trimble of Graham Yipuse faced multiple counts with prior convictions and received 600 dollars and three months hard labor. Several defendants pleaded guilty to liquor sales and motor vehicle offenses with fines, costs, and jail terms.
A garbled report describes a Co operative Stores event at Blue Springs last Wednesday with weather fair. Attendees from Toronto Gegravtown Rumilton Guelph Acton and nearby contingents enjoyed games and races amid a cheerful crowd.
Acton celebrated a jubilee with a townwide display of decorations and a varied program. Citizens' Committee led effort with parades, church services, sports events, and prizes funded by local donors. assemblies praised civic growth and town life.
A historic Avton parade drew crowds as residents admired decorated cars and bicycles. Judges awarded prizes for best decorated car and best overall display, with local figures such as Mr. W. D. Anderson and Mrs. Hinman noted among attendees and organizers.
Paraders in Acton celebrate with an old time parade featuring an ox team led by J M Anderson from Nassagowoya, two parade bands, and a baby show with nineteen entrants. Judges from Santa Barbara to Toronto awarded prizes for the babies while a grand band tattoo closes the three day Jubilee program amid a cooling shower.
An evening union service in the park unites all town churches with about 3600 to 4000 attendees. Acton Citizens' Band led seventy five Knox Church members and Methodist orchestra in hymns, readings by Rev Gor boll, and speeches on unity. A total offering of 163.38 funded the Children's Shelter Milton, followed by a sacred concert by Acton Citizens' Band.
The Jubiliee celebration brought former members together as Knox Church hosted a moraling service. Attendees like Woo Kut and Hackett Lao recalled early church days, praising founders and the enduring Christian faith. The gathering honored pioneers and noted continued community impact.
A整理 list of residents and guests visits across Ottawa Port Colborne Oshawa Kitchener Oakville Toronto Burlington Mitchell Minghamton and other towns. Notables include Mr Roy Hherk Mrs Langevin Mrs Cameron Miss Edna Croiger Miss Kathleen Kelly and Mrs Stewart with ongoing holidays and reunions at relatives homes, churches and civic events.
Partial passage recalls welcoming visitors at church services with heartfelt greetings at doors. It notes cordial renewals of fellowships after service, and the closing moments when home folks and visitors mingled warmly in the surly era.
The Baptist Church organized seating on the lawn to welcome visitors while parades and home decorations impressed guests. Awards for a toast event honored Florence Holmes and Mrs. HL Holmes. park grounds and Government Building displays drew attention. Complaints about litter at Lovers' Vale sparked calls to council for cleanup.
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