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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 09, 1923

Page

6

Savage, Dr William Firth of Guelph Dies

Vancouver maiden aunt reports the death of Dr William Firth Savage M D of Guelph at age 1C years in August 1923. The obituary notes he died Thursday at the residence of his daughter in Hughmoor Heights and lists address 4061 Cyprian Arrest.

Savage Stra PD Cramer Hhuughnoray Vancouver Willam Firth Savage M.D Guelph

Acton Local Briefs Highlight Flower Show and Harvest News

Warm welcome noted as Acton residents celebrate community events. Flower Show urged for next Wednesday with prizes if flowers warrant display. Harvests thrive with bumper crop prompting more harvesters in Western Canada. Hydro power outage lasting ninety minutes due to a burned connection at Guelph. Local education board received 121 applications for a vacant staff position. Acton Rand tattoo event planned next Wednesday evening with many locals attending. The town pledges cooperation to keep Acton tidy and attractive while fostering growth. Notable mentions include a three-year sentence for a thief from Normandy township and Jubilee appeals to returning residents.

Toronto Neget Acton Oakville Alllaton Herald Auord Canada Board of Education Miles Muribl Fleury Milton Rand Cifizeria Acton Rand Guelph Conmer Wicka Normandy Township Omco W. Stark Tim Feat Peeme Vancouver i. C Harding United States Ed, Barry Bault Marie, Mich David Coventry

Middle School Examinations Successful June Candidates Named

List of Acton Middle School students who passed June exams includes A Jean Barber Latin and French, Minnie Blair Composition, Genevieve Clarridge Literature and History, William Filein multiple subjects, Madeleine Gibbens Algebra and Physics, Mary Gibbens Ancient History, Ezona Henderson History and Latin, Vera Hurst History and Science, Angus Kennedy History and French, Jordan Lawson British History and Algebra, Olive McLaughlin Composition, Eugene McPherson Chemistry and Geometry, Annie Martin Literature and History, James Mattiwa Composition and Physics, Nellie Hall Composition and History, Jhan Orr Composition and History, Martha Orr Algebra, Jimmin D Nose Literature and French, Shiru Ross Composition and Literature, Margery Rober Ancient History and Physics, Willard Smith Geometry and Chemistry.

Acton A. Jean Barber Minnie R. Blair Genevime Clarridge Doakion William J. Filein Madeleine Gibbens Mary E. Gibbens Ezona Mae Henderson Beutah Vera Hurst Angus AL Kennedy Jordan Lawson Sam Cc Lindbay Olive McLaughlin Eugene McPherson Cannie M. Martin James C Mattitewa Physica Oc Nellie Hall Phrystes Jhan Orr Martha Orr Bernico RNID Ties Williard-D. Smith Satel i Wep Larner

Acton Flower Show Jubilee Notes and Local News

Acton hosts Jubilee events with a flower show planned for next Wednesday in the park from 3 to 10 pm. Entries include flowers vegetables and plants with prizes announced by C Woodhall president and J Havage secretary. Also reports on staff moves at Acton schools and a local escape of an insane prisoner from Ontario Reformatory.

Acton Apton Wetenday C. Woodhall J. Havage Lansing Marie Wbury Miss Fleury Alice Fleury Laning Mise Muriel John Crossgrave Ontario Reformatory Gosiph Atkira McPherson Croagrave Owen Clohecy Af Pronton Dundalk

Homecomers at Jubilee Event Attend from Far and Near

A long list shows attendees from Georgetown Guelph Toronto Walkerton Erin and other towns. The Jubilee gathering welcomed many families and friends visiting their old home town, with a note promising corrections in the next issue.

Acton Homecoming Celebrates Old Town Spirit

Acton residents and visitors praised the homecoming as a hearty display of town pride. The celebration featured a band, parades, church services, and a large community gathering, with 3500 in attendance for a reverent Sunday service and a proposal to make the event annual.

Mit Palla Ike Doc Nofeon Acton Beaido John Hiil W. H. Storey Franklin Square Sant Tha’ Glove Factory Gaffern Avan San Ondd John FR. Kennedy Ray. AC. Stewart EL J. MM

Limehouse Resident News Receives Toronto Visitors

Limehouse and area residents host or visit relatives during holidays. Names include Mrs R Lane Miss Beatrice Mrs Jax D Lane Mr Win Lane Geo W Mino M Beatrice Linn Doris Toronto visitors stay with local families Mras Havens Hers iner and K Taylor Lucknow guests join weekend gatherings.

Minw Nelle Lane Limehouse Toronto R. Lane Beatrice Hamilton Win. Lane Misa Viola Sheppard Stratford Jax D. Lane Geo. W. Mino M. Linn D. McDonald Douglas Gowdy Grimaby Hesch Bir Jack Towler McDowell Mia Irene Mills Mlaw Hersiner K. Taylor Lucknow Ime Mra Ed, Marshall

Saturday Treats and Weekend Chocolates on Sale

A local ad promotes Saturday Treat chocolates at 60c a box, sugared peanuts at 2c per pound, and weekend chocolates at 2 1/2c per pound. It promises high grade, fresh assorted flavors and mentions fresh fruit sundaes and chocolate sodas, with brick and bulk ice cream available.

Local Notices and Socials From Widdifield to Acton

Mr H Lenfesty moved his family from Widdifield to Ernier Cripps residence on the highway project. Mr and Mrs Dunn of Toronto plan holidays at Mr J Taylor's. John Crewson with Fred and Gordon from Guelph visited this week. Mrs BM Crowson of Sri!ta is visiting Irlanda at Huntsville. A large turnout from here attended the Jubilee in Acton. Subscription payment of 2.66 confirms another year of Tie Front You.

H. Lenfesty Widdifield North Bay Ernier Cripps Dunn Toronto J. Taylor John Crewson Fred Gordon Guelph Bm, Crowson Irlanda Huntsville Acton

Bargain Pants and Overalls Sale Mix of Old Prices

Readable fragments describe clothing bargains including boys stripe pants at 1.00 and 81 27 and 150 pair, and men's overalls offered with or without bid at old price.

Hardware Trade: Tack Pullers and Hammers at Low Prices

A local hardware dealer touts tack pullers hammers and standard lines offered at the lowest prices. The advertisement emphasizes affordability and a wide selection for DIY and professional work.

West End Meat Market Offers Pageant Of Fresh Meats

Local shop advertises full lines of cooked meats beef pork and veal with home made sausage. Prompt service and wide selection claim to meet all meat needs.

Canned Goods Ad Offers Low Prices on Quality Cans

Local ad promotes two lines of canned goods with the claim of low prices for quality. Customers can place orders by phone and arrange delivery with their meat order. Phone number given as 16.

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