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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 09, 1928

Page

7

Obituaries from Ontario notice list includes several deaths

A string of obituaries from Ontario towns lists deaths in Windsor Acton Lucknow and Guelph with dates in July and August 1990. Names include Violet Muse daughter of Smith, William Cochrane, Mary Ailing widow of A T and Henry Damper. Services at homes and interments at Fairview Cemetery Acton and nearby.

Malin Coomrane-Bmith AL Bt. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Windsor Ontario Win Moore Violet Muse Daunder John Wi. Smith Acton William Cochrane Crearionorthy Mra. Cochrane Orlin

Acton Hints At Big Local Events In August

The local page notes the Canadian National Exhibition opens in two weeks and Acton’s Fall Fair is set for September 16. Weather praised, harvests ongoing, and a shutout 12-0 win over Georgetown is recorded along with car sales being strong and tourists enjoying motor rambles.

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Acton Civic Holiday Newsrounds Local Happenings

The item notes a postponed Georgetown picnic due to bad weather, a postmaster buying a bungalow on Bower Avenue, and calls for readers to send personal column items. It mentions Olympic contenders at the Canadian National Exhibition track and field events, a street lighting disruption affecting Milli Street, and Acton ball club sportsmanship on Civic Holiday. It also covers highway tar nuisance west of Acton, the Canadian National Exhibition Golden Jubilee opening, weather worries during celebrations, Mrs. Kilty's ankle injury, chickens killed by a WKunk, strict penalties for reckless drivers in Ontario, Pastor Baxter's church absence with Joseph Baxter leading services, and the Monarch Athletic Club visit hosted by the Bishop family.

Monarch Athletic Club Toronto Afr A. H. Bishop Alfred Bishop Actoran

Severe storms last week devastate local farms and power

Last week two severe storms disrupted Hydro power for sections of the town, destroying barns in Nassagaweya and Eramosa townships and damaging the mill lighting system. The worst impact came from a fire that destroyed part of a barn near Crewsons Corners, with only half the structure saved.

Mr. G Overholt Wilbur Street BO Arnold Ave Okx Arc Wilson Mill Street Nassagaweya Eramoga Thomas Sturvy

Acton Ontario District Convention and mischief headlines

Acton and District Ontario Magistrates Convention to be held in Toronto on August 40 and WW includes luncheons by major figures and a city drive. Also reports a fatal crossing accident in Guelph, a truck crash injuring five, and a plan by Ontario to regulate marathon dances under athletic authority.

Ontario Magistrates’ Convention Magistrate Association of Ontario Toronto Travern Ontario Krevinedal Anhletic Commission Proviner Cruz Crystal Beach Price Pyte Athletic Communistan Comen Department of Health Vernut Giodfrey

Forbes Family Bootlegging Raid Brings Conviction

Provincial and county officers raided the Forbes home at Leb 20 amid reports of bootleg activity. Myrtle Ryder admitted purchasing liquor under a permit for the Forbes family. 54 quarts beer and several spirits were found hidden on the property. Ryder was fined 100 dollars and costs. the court ordered Myrtle to stay away from the Forbes premises. Officers will review the residence for child welfare, with possible wardship by the Children's Aid Society.

Ful Forben Phil Tungsten Penitentiary Leb 20 Andi Us Phil Morbes Pansport Joseph Allen Thos. H. Owens Muarwhall Georgetown Mrs. Forbes Myrtle Ryders Moore Court House Milton Myrtle Ryder Guelph Capital Forbes Kiddies Forbes Place Miss Ryder Mqnor Myrtle Mquor Quite Nquor Forbes Children's Ald Society

Passing of Jutu Rest HARRY J NEASLEY AT HOME

Harry J Neasley died at his Braman home on Monday July 30 after a five year illness. He was born in Dublin Leeland and moved to Canada as a youth, marrying Catherine Walker of Markdale. Survived by a daughter Mrs Roy Wood and a sister in England. funeral held at Fairview Cemetery Acton with service by Meg Houldwell. Pallbearers included nephews and relatives. funeral attendance from Toronto and Markdale.

Murry J Heasley Braman Beasley John Beasley Poronto Dublin Leeland Canada Catherine Walker Markdale Roy Wood Whi Toronto John Lambert Torpenta Walter Beasley England Fairview Cemetery Acton Meg Houldwell Limehouse Jat Lambert Everett Kitche WH Beasley Wiliam Gamble James Oak Dnd A BeatQe Cuetph William Ountbh Stone Church A Jitt Thone Wulide Pelnt John, Harry and Kenneth Laumbert Witt Beasley Jobo Lambert Everett Itchie A. Ritchie Mas . Morbe

Record Grain Shipments at Port of Vancouver for 1927

The Vancouver Harbor Commissioners report the 1927 crop year grain activity. Total receipts at elevators for the 12 months ended July 1 amounted to 86,651,670 bushels with exports at 62,054,468 bushels. Shipments in 1926-24 exceeded by over 500,000 bushels compared to the previous record year.

Vancouver Vancouver Harbor

Dublin Branch Women Hold Dues Meeting and Charity Gifts

The Dublin branch held a neighborhood meeting at Mrs Benjamin Wallace's home with President Mrs Stewart presiding. After transactions, a donation to the Fat Board, a quilt to a needy family, and a pair of wheels to a county site were presented for shipment north. The next meeting will be at Mrs J Mayer's home.

Dublin Min Henjamin Wallace Stewart J. Mc“ayer Mies Muriel Crossman Dorothy Prank Wii Bracken King

Lockwood Camp Breakup Follows Outing Under Milas Trume

Reports detail Lockwood Whe Yo'li-Tht Camp ending after a colorful outing led by Milas Trume. Entertainment by Joyce Lando and Company at Swastika Puslinch Lake features Minn Joyce Lando, James Gallagher, and Abr Hewitt at piano.

Milas Trume Joyce Lando Lfe GC. Glacy Georgetown Exhibition Park Presbyterian Church Miller Iing Eden Mills William Harris Canadna Genesee Friends Newmarket England Ireland New York Philadelphia California J. E. Carton United Church Angus Carter Thomas Duffalo Murdo Munroe Hamilton Thos Carter Port Huron Michigan Lay Jan Ital Se A. Donaldson R. Martin Southampton Mors Martin Pred Passmore Toronto Mirs Robert Passmore Robert HH. Henderson Win Torrance Wilbert Guild Barry's Terrace Godson Contracting Co. Ltd Manin Street Lloyd Osburn St. Lawrence

Grandmother's Birthday Book Choice Sparks Family Debate

Ned buys a romance praised by a bookseller believing it suited his grandmother. On her birthday eve he discovers she is quietly reading the same volumes at midnight, while the family debates the gift's suitability and the novel’s daring scenes. The scene unfolds with surprise and a quiet confrontation.

Ned Minnie Father Horace Hin Eva Carlyle Tye Grandma Mater Pilgrin Canyl

Social life notes from Acton and nearby towns

A long list of locals and visitors fills this page as residents of Acton, Guelph, Toronto, Muskoka, and surrounding areas share holidays, visits, and homecomings. Included are travels to Woodstock, Montreal, and Bolton, plus hospital news, church gatherings, and community events with names like Mr. Alfred Easton, Mrs. W. Medaod, Miss Inez Cole, and many others.

Town Clerk Announces Summer Term Plans and Vacations

A brief notice lists the secretary Thoeiehoof Shaw and official directions for vacations and summer term activities. It references July and Hay Street with locale hints. The fragmentary text confirms a municipal schedule update and contact point.

Thoeiehoof Shaw Hay Street Oronta Ghaw

Dyspeptics in Town Struck by Salad Episode

In a local tale a man with dyspepsia lies ill after dining, while guests debate the cause. Earlier meals prompted warnings as he suffers a series of attacks, with vinegar and cucumber salad blamed, and a somber mood settles on the household.

To Take or Not to Tile Thatly the Question

A reader notes different medicines and tonics marketed as safe vegetable remedies. Gallagher Blood Purifier is promoted as a pure vegetable product claimed to improve nervous conditions, complexion, and vitality. Customers report personal benefits after long use, including calmer nerves and healthier skin.

Medicis Gallaghe Giaghber Worley Ives

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Mirtus Joe Pin Michie John McRonald Wilcabe Richie John Damper Inkerman Street Pairview Cemetery Cordiner Frederick Street J.C. Matthews Robert Beott Bower Avenue Hulf Milli Street Thos. Kilty Mmng Blake Springer Nelson Township Highway Traffic Department Baxter The Baptist Church Brampton Joseph Baxter Hain Hurned Acton and District Ontario Reformatory Wallace Lasky Charles Howard Naxuumweyn Township Elliot Halton County Sto Milton Bagurday Frank McNiven Naangaweyn Aftar Focused Wan Bhiken Consieratior Major Grant Credit Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Lodge London Lamdon Pastminster Grand Lodge A. Fo and A. M. of Canada L. W Goetz Lee W Goetz Dunbar, Goetz & Dunbar Supreme Court Surreate Court Judd Wan Goetz William , Haga Ans Tansy Tieat Canadian National Kent Street Glasston Street George WH. Gallagher Northumberland Street BL. Joseph's Hospital Gallagher Adam Palmerston Ati McArthur Engineering and Construction Company Berlin Kitchener Tony Decartu St. Joseph's Hospital Decartu A c'Naputchardson J Festoso A. Finare Do Pinaro I Pinaro Guelph-Kitchener Pravel Ito Forbes Family Ofcern Matt Revealy Moollegelig Harry J Neasley Neighborhood News Lockwoon Pagg Alfred Easton Part William John Easton Aeton Thomas Benjamin’ Wallace Bama Hull Joseph Daxter Mamilton W. J. Daxter Langdon and Banintiive Mian Inez Cole Ida Beswick Guniday Olive Cooper Toronto Normal Schools Jun, Ley, Stewart and Donald Stanley Mackle Jnn. Mackle Church Street Gavth McNie Detroit Momn John Warvey Lake Avenur Margaret Modgina St. Joseph's Mrs. Gorden Mucky Mrs Ro Ff Wansbrough Lake Avenue I. J. Lyle Barbara Tom Lena Buck Brant Island Gata Park Muskoka Parker Darla Mins Margaret Dialr McLaughlin FP. J. Browning Ettle Dills Mr. Geo. Dills Sergi, E. Follett Lars and Erma Malone Jus R. Anderson Muriel Mackay Pred Pratten Nanticoke Archle Wynn Port Styerbe Geo. Dilla E. Follett Robert Algie Princes Dorothy Basil North Bay Robert Garvin Margaret Garvin Willard McVeigh Buffalo, N.Y Howard Masales L. S. Cockburn Wiliam Johnston W GC Kenney Espanola Sudbury John Kremer D Campbell Minnie Campbell Bullalo, No GC Ho Laysitz A | Micdonald Kannants Wasaya Beach Mint Alice Cook St Joseph's Hospital Johny Lambert Thos Mack Wm. Mack Everton Woodstock RF. Johnstone Montreal Johnstone Pred Graham Winnipeg Man Campbell Clark Babe W of Gould Clark Chittaworth Bank of Montreal Strathroy Dir Donald Mann Pal Attice Bat Hellus Ly East Side Lumber Company Childrens Aid Society Ron Camplainta Women's Institute Roberta W. B Allen W. M. &. United Church Bolton Bolton, Toys, Mrs. Auger D. Galloway Orange Lodge Hornby Mowerby Mr. Blakelock Halton Oakville Horticultural Society Multon W. H Wai LO Con Wilken Mary's Huytar Marin Wilton Gallagheius Danek Glavier Hayhoer's Jelly Abe McLean & Co Ont Frederick L. Wright Imperial Life Assurance Co. of Canada Monster Old Thyme Garden Party Atiaplees Darddess Ald Society Holland Co Ballenafad Melody Boys Entertainers Booth Weadpath Sonu Ibs Durham County Marintittatiers Abe Per Ip Libby Rogers Silverware Hill’s Grandmothyr Doe Orrie Lamb J. Cadesky A. Cp Browns Moat Treen Digastat
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