12 Aug 1920
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 12, 1920
Page
1
One Happy Thought Range nearly new and a number of garden tools listed in a local sale notice. Items available include range appliance and assorted gardening implements for quick pick up in Gale.
A multi generation Moore gathering at Limehouse near Acton included Charlow Moore of Athens Ohio and George K Moore of Frankfort Indiana among many relatives. The day featured reminiscences of childhood, shared stories, and a festive meal with cocoa and pantry treats, ending with gratitude for family ties and hosted hospitality.
Agnew Block changes owners as George Tanta plans to take over the Tell Ulophany Company business in Aston and acquire the Aumin Block. Deaths include Georgetown merchant Thou PL Rienford, paralyzed and transported to Guahlp hospital. Park entrance plans and community events feature beneficiaries and preparations for public gatherings. crimes report attempted burglary at Guelph station. Speedwell Hospital sees Dr McMurragh take over medical supervision with new staff. An innovative electric refrigerator system debuts at the Tannery Co operative, and a will proceeding involving Mrs June Borow’s estate is heard in court.
A lively debate at the Trafalgar Farmers Club last week ended with approval of Drdrdy’s action to form a commission to investigate hydro radial matters. Opponents argued the government bore blame for delays. supporters praised the investigation. Judges Ald McNabb Dewart Fidming and A. Farrow presided as speakers urged policy clarity.
Regular council session reviewed multiple accounts including waterworks and open accounts. Items discussed included annexation efforts by W I Dick, street lighting and a disputed windscreen bill from a traffic incident, with actions referred to committees and no final decisions on the main thoroughfare proposals.
The 76th Battalion C. 14 announces funds will be distributed to members and dependents starting September 1, 1030. A committee including Robert Morton, Major J. Grant, and Lt. Col. Mallainthua will review applications and authorize assistance through the battalion trust.
Social and Personal column records visits and movements of residents from Acton, Toronto, Guelph, Nor way, and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs James Wilda Jr, Mra G Traws, Min Miles Allen Wooda, Mr John Corfe, Miss Olive Drown, and Mr Percy Brown among many others, with hotel visits, weekend stays, and short trips to Jordan Harbor and Beaverton noted. A separate note reports a suspected murder arrest in Milton as Toronto police pursue a suspect linked to Philip Gold’s case.
Acton defeated a Guelph team 4 to 0 in a Saturday baseball game. The early lead looked easy for Acton before Guelph tightened and scored a few runs, but Acton held on. The box score lists players and positions, with highlights including King and Ploton contributing offensively. The event occurred during a community celebration period with local liquor rules noted.
Nassagaweya Township Council last week appropriated 3000 dollars for road and bridge construction. A road commissioner was appointed under the Quarts Wishway Act to oversee the work, with bylaw to authorize the county and township rates and to levy school section and county taxes. Readings listed numerous accounts and payments to local workers and suppliers as part of the municipal spending.
In Memoriam MH Qudkon Awiuly Thoro notes a burial at Moethoe Mut Cemetery in Miimoxn and honors the memory of wife and mother Glioon Awrey. It records birth on February 5 1139, marriage to Gideon Awrey in 1861, and a long life of family farming before passing July 26 while at home with daughters.
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