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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1909
Page
2
A provincial report shows rising revenue and tax reforms as municipalities push for power to adjust rates on improvements while maintaining land taxes. Ottawa and Toronto lobby for act amendments with Halton’s road by law sparking debate about funding local roads and future projects ahead of voting day.
Acton council hears Finance Committee report on widening Mill Street. Mrs Jennie Kannawin of California agrees to sell frontage at 1 084 per foot after council approves widening. Council to confirm deed conveyance and move street line back to match improvements. County stone crusher to be mobilized for road work.
A lengthy excursion narrative describes Muskoka's Sparrow Lake and Severn area as a growing summer destination. It highlights the route from Torrence to Lake Couchiching, the Hevern River and Sparrow Lakes, and the developing road and rail links. The piece praises scenery, rock formations, reflections, and color contrasts, noting Sparrow Lake as a principal objective with canoe trips, camps, and a Christian camp operated by Rev. J. C. Fitzpatrick of Toronto Family life at Maxey Camp and the Welcoming atmosphere for visitors and campers.
The passage describes a busy Muskoka regatta week with swimming and paddling activities, prize cups, and a large camper turnout. It notes celebrations, a generous silver trophy donated by a railway official, and lists campers and visiting families. Acton defeats Georgetown in a later hockey-like match with detailed scoring.
Mr Lafayette Huffman of McPherson farm died Thursday morning after a brief illness. He had been working in the harvest field the day before and complained of fatigue Wednesday evening. The remains were interred at Fairview Cemetery, Acton, on Saturday afternoon.
The burial notice recalls Mahaloy Madoran, longtime Oakville resident and father of William McPhran, who died after a fall at Mt Obarton near Tramp ton and was interred at Oakville cemetery. He was a Scottish Presbyterian and former gardener to the Macquie of Dredalbane, later living in Acton and Dundas Street Trafalgar. His widow and family received sympathy from many. A.T. Brown advertises Parlalan Aago and Parlalan Sage products for scalp care with a money back guarantee.
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