Acton Agrees to Fall Fair Plans Amid Harvest Notes
The Brief Local News for August 18, 1927 notes harvest weather improves, farms harvesting wheat and oats, and new construction at Mrs. Lyte’s house and Metster Donald’s brickwork nearly done. Hydro line work on Church and Willow, and a London tannery fire causing $400,000 damage are reported. The Canadian National Exhibition features a 1000 foot brandstand and 60,000 square feet in its Coliseum. Acton Fall Fair directors push Confederation Year efforts, while Acton City East Rand plans a Sunday band concert.
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Alex
Leen
Met. Ster Donald
Hyman Tannery
London
Acton
Creber Monument
Choceforo
Bpace
Colonica
Deltah West Africa
Eaton Gliver
Yeton
Gov. Stewart
Milton
Tuxis Hoyn
Cedardale
Cheltenham
Frank Davin
Angela
Oakville
Canon Cody
Esquesing Township Council in Session
Esquesing Township Council approves road payments, bridge contract, and grants. Minutes show Treasurer actions, 1927 rates set, and meeting adjournment to September 12 at 3 30 p m.
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Esquesing Township
QG. Currie
G. Clefive
Acton Vicar’s Humorous Confession On Rain Weather
An Acton England vicar, confessing in a light hearted magazine piece, laments the long drought and blames himself for the rainless summer. He even recounts buying a Panama hat amid predictions of sun and jokes about public mercy and hat fashion from Luton's makers.
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Acton
England
al South Acton
Che
Hew
Pelle
Earth
Luton
Morning Sunshine Acknowledges The Free Press
A letter from Toronto dated August 16 1927 expresses appreciation for The Free Press of Ontario praising its bright weekly paper. The writer fondly recalls schooldays and old neighbors, praises timely delivery, and wishes continued success and late 19th century memories.
Police Court News from Milton court case and charges
Police court notes show John Turner twenty two convicted of burglary near Bronte in Webruacy list and sentenced to three to nine months in Burwash reformatory. Other cases include Allan Toronto painter charged with intoxication in public and fined ten dollars with thirty days in jail.
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Mannepl Allan
Toronto
AUTON
Ctoef Chapman
American Arrives in Hole Fan During July Celebration
St John Ervine narrates a confused scene as an American visitor questions locals during the Oranus festivities. A native replies in broken speech about July 1st while the visitor, baffled, begs for clearer information and mentions a reading from a local manuscript. The exchange reveals cultural misunderstanding amid celebratory decor and noise.
Neighborhood News from London and Detroit Weddings
Ballinafad Mov, Me ater of London plans a wedding in Eich Park. Miss Mary Lappman of Detroit shares with friends as she prepares for her future. The couple will honeymoon in Montreal before returning to Michigan. Elizabeth Cahdwell led a C. Q. LT. Camp at Normandale, and Caldwell recently returned from Alwonquin Payk.
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Uiway
Manaree
Keown
Eich Park
Mary Lappman
Bere
Tlappman
Moon
Montreal
Limehouse
Anetha Nitro
Chintoy
Caldwell
Alwonquin
UB “Elatt
Uke University
Taranton
Robi
Lane
Jonathan Lane
Poronto
Tyre
Moffat in hospital recovery and local notices from Belwood area
NADSAOGA resident Moffat of Nasuagaweya returns home after hospital operation in Guelph as hopes for recovery grow. James Moffat also laid up due to a sight accident at Ebeneser Sunday school event. Dublin softball beat Darbyville 14 to 10 amid crowded stands. Local visits include Darby Knatchbull and Warry Coulson party to Milton Belwood and Knatchbull. Reverend A F Marah to resume duties on Nansaguwey circuit. Tosyaship Votoga Shits now in Clerk Marshditts hands and duties assigned to ratepayers.
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Misa
Lora Moffat
Nasuagaweya
Garelph
James Moffat
Naasagaweya
Plense
Ebeneser
Hinonde Wan
Warry Coulson
Gon
Milton
Belwood
Knatchbull
A. F. Marah
Eden Ally
Nansaguwey
Marshditts
Picnic and church gatherings mark Acton Rockwood area town life
A picnic under BL Alban's Church Acton and St John’s Rockwood occurred at six-hipition Park last Saturday amid rain. Eden Mills and Lockwood Presbyterians hosted a Thursday afternoon Blue Springs Park outing with families. Nearby services were led by Dr Schoffeld of Guelph and Mr Strachan of Owen Sound. Numerous locals attended and visitors stayed with relatives. The Women's Institute held a meeting at Mrs George Peal’s home. Various travelers from Toronto, Vineland, Erin and Simcoe visited relatives here, with several moving on to Hamilton and Brattle. A shift in the W T Smith rubber patch plant saw machinery bought by a Guelph firm, not affecting local employment. Roads near Alnm Street and Joliet Street were updated with new paving and material moved to AJL.
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Acton
St. John's Church
Rockwood
Schoffeld
Guelph
Arain
United Ghureh
Strachan
Owen Sound
Tormer ‘Ehur
Thenbyterkian
Women's Institute
George Peal
Alt
Hope
Warreson
Conn
Abe
Aro
Uriteell
Onto
A. J. McAleur
Clifford Paylor
Toronto
Hrntoell
Mos
Tay
Rutherford Hewat
Jaen
Mimbo
Saatel Hlewit
Alau Bla Alstern
Andrew Alkens
Erin
Thow, Scott
Eramosa
Misa Jean Torrance
Johneston Hewat
Simcoe
Ruther
Ofa Hewat
Hamilton
Sclambton Hewat
Brattle Sunley
Alex. Mugre
Babe
Mra
J. HH. Wehardson
Vineland
John i Ite
Anthon
George H. Pewren
A. FP
Jenna
Charles Hurrin
Niagrats
Andrew Hewat
General Hospital
Guelch
W. T. Smith
Dolnnton
Alnm Strort
Herbalist to Offer Free Consultations at Local Hotel
Mr. Martin the herbalist will hold free consultations at Acton on Wednesday September 1 and at Trwtkwood on Thursday September 2. He will explain herbs for many ailments and provide guidance on remedies. A free herbal dose gift will be given to those seeking treatments.
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Mr. Martin
Htuation Hotel
Acton
Awluke
Dominion Hour
Trwtkwood
Murfin
Canadian Herb Gardens
Station Hotel
Local notes of games visits and social rounds in Toronto and nearby towns
A disparate clipping records a hockey or ball game in Dublin, social visits among Toronto and Barrie residents, church and reunion notices, and brief remarks on lower school exams. Names include Mika Dell Kling, Mina Arie Amith, Misa J. Molntonh, and many local households.
Annie Laurie Ballad and Its Troubled Origins
The article traces Annie Laurie a real girl linked to Robert Laurie of Maxwelton and William Douglas of Fingland. It notes the ballad’s dubious origins, claims a 1700 authorship, and details Lady Anne Spottiswood and others who adapted or printed the tune and lyrics, with late references to its wartime authorized version.
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Annble Lagurie
Daviduon Cook
Robert Laurie
Stagerty
Maxwelton House
Annie Laurie
Willam Douglas
Finglind
Douglas
Hay
Annie Laurie Marrint
Ota Alexander Mericusson
Crididarrech
Srota Maagazine
Agel
Pridah
Olhghal
Albcin
Anne Spottiswood
Jotn Scot
Dhe
Allan Cunntingham
Scotland
Otter
Tinale
Edinburgh
Joh
Many Men Wanted for Part Time Work and Training
Classified advertisement seeking men for part time wages while learning garage work electricity welding battery wiring barbering and beauty culture. Encourages writing for free catalogue and employment service. Mentions Count Hemphill Chartered Schools 164 King Street West Toronto.
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Freorustrated
Ream
Hemphill Chartered Schools
King Street West
Toronto
Farmers' Accessory Shop Ad Offers Tools and Repairs
Farm and garden fences and ates. Get your mower repaired and adjusted and needful to work the new. Prompt service and careful attention. One application is ambient. Phone morning or evening. J. W. Darberree 100-3 Aston Ont.
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J. W. Darberree
Aston
Ont
Voters List Notice for York of Yard Municipality
Public notice announces transmission of the voters list under the Voters' Subsection Act. It states eligibility to vote in the York of Yard Municipality elections for the legislative assembly and municipal seats. The notice requests corrected enrollments by August 2, issued by John Meashillall.
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Sdat
Goplen 4
Asdd
Seetian
Chetaat Cevined
Annedan Ment Mollor
Wkd
Miuniale
Muntel- Blyton
Nitusagaweya
York of Yard
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Ted Dodds
Cheltenham Co
United Women's Lantitun
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Toronto General Hospital
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Acton Ball Fale
Agricultural Society
J. J. Standinh
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Canada
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White Mutual Machine
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Dublin
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Hrampton
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Misa J. Molntonh
Av McLaren
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Arthur Yoppa
Arthur
Wyandotte, Mich
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Toranto Towelern Association
Abo Malay
Marge He
Kehoe Kupplien Fap Urese
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Ques’ Behast
H.W. Hinton Jaweller
Stationery
China
Behoel
Sumner Footwear
H. L. Harrison
Halton
Thoma Provt
Dacannad
Creditern
Heenan
Mary de Wilicht
Nett
Christian
Arton
Amun
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Parmiei, Soleitor Torsala Administraty Acton, Ont
Estern Fair
J. 1. Baunders
Prosint
D. Jackson
Secratary
London, Ontario
Q AL
Hamburg
Orrie Lamb
Keef
Cheetee Creamery Kutter
McLean & Co
Edo
Vents Regiabb Ol Pre Nah Var
Hanmery Reguta
Colton
Wayhoe Flavorings
Rideau Hall
Mill Street
Acton, Ont
Maple Leaf Economy
Windsor
Dominion House
Nicholas Culpeper
Pastor Kacipp
PAIIO
Farmers’ Accessory Shop
Nassagaweya
Uple Leaf
Libby
AIC
The
Acton Produce and Grocery Co
C. K. Browne
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