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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 19, 1926
Page
1
The family of the late Daniel Whitley extends sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness, sympathy, and support following the death of their beloved father.
W J L Hampshire former Esqualing Township reeve was chosen unopposed to run for Halton County Liberals against Conservative Dr RK Anderson. Other nominations withdrew. Conference in Milton featured speakers criticizing Conservative policies and whisper campaigns. Hampshire described as able and locally rooted to represent the riding.
Edward Martin of Glenwillams was found intoxicated in a motor car on a Milton highway near Hamp shire’s residence. He pleaded guilty to intoxication in a public place and in care of a motor vehicle. fined 20 and costs plus seven days hard labor. He said a Toronto visitor left him to face the consequences after celebrating simplemente.
At Brampton's Firemen's Demonstration two hotels, the Royal and the Queen's, were fined $200 each after removing beverage-room screens and selling 44 beer over the bar. Robson brothers pleaded guilty. police magistrate Moore imposed $200 fines, costs, and one month in jail.
James Horton, former factory engineer, faced preliminary trial after being brought from Cobalt by Chief McPherson for a serious charge. Mra Johnson of Toronto paid a $10 fine for speeding in Guelph Police Court. Nick Zody received $200 fine and one month in county jail for liquor selling after pleading not guilty. Trucks’ noise noted as nuisance. a $5 fine proposed as warning. Dundas Stay.
The second annual Street Carnival and Dance in Hillburg will be held on Wednesday evening August 25. The Guelph Jazz Band is engaged to perform in costume for the event. Proceeds go to the Rink-Fund with free street parking. Officers listed include Dr. Reynolia as president and Steve Huxtey as secretary.
Acton and Georgetown scenes feature a 6 to 7 loss by the local hardball team to Georgetown, church sermons by Rev W W Craw and Rev Charles A Cook, and Ottawa centenary visit plans. Gavin Nicklin arrives after 40 to 50 years in the West, while a Hamilton woman’s softball injury interrupts a Georgetown-bound game. Band picnic details and church fund gains are noted, with Rev H Crozier's United Church sermons praised. Perpetual care discussions widen to Elora Fergus Newmarket and Aurora cemetery funding precedents.
At Monday council, metre condition across the waterworks was debated. Repairs bills from Neptune Metre Co. prompted a review, revealing corrosion and faulty readings due to hot water frost and inspector neglect. A commission for administration and cemetery care plans were approved, with staff appointments and budget items authorized.
Personal news notes Acton residents host and visit friends in Toronto Guelph London and Brampton. Names include Mrs R J Mcherson Mr Austin Reid Miss Jean Kennedy Miss Bertie Speight Dr W G C Kenney Mr and Mrs A A Worden and many others attending or hosting over weekends and holidays across Ontario and Scotland.
Acton Citizens Band gave an open-air concert on Sunderland House lawn last Friday drawing hundreds. The programme featured marches and selections including The Girl Who Kissed Hobson The Square Shooter The Champion and The Old Church Organ. A second concert is planned for Friday at eight, with funds raised for band prizes and a community picnic on Saturday August 38.
Wellington County and Halton growers face widespread turnip losses from maggots attacking roots and plant lice consuming leaves. The worst outbreak in twenty years threatens about 26 000 acres, with farmers plowing under ruined rows and preparing to reseed after a two day survey by Agricultural Rep H Clemens. Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph recommends using 300 to 490 pounds of acid phosphate per acre with wheat sowing to salvage yields, noting proven gains from such fertilizer in 24 counties.
The Civic Holiday demonstration yielded enjoyable activities and financial returns meeting expectations. Receipts totaled 1 185 42 with 565 10 from admissions 29 69 from dancing platform 336 62 booths and 401 from donors. Expenditures included ball teams 48 00 garden party talent 1950 prizes 10 00 19 00 63 82 22 37 balance 44 00. This outcome encourages progress on proposed new entrances.
Acton ladies softball team defeated Bolton 14 to 6 at Brampton last Thursday to win the District Championship and advance to the semi finals. The game featured fast play with few errors, Acton delivering nine runs in the fourth and fifth innings on clean hits witnessed by a large crowd. On Saturday Acton defeated Hamilton 13 to 0 in Georgetown, with Hamilton managing only one hit off Toast as Acton hitters dominated.
Guelph residents and Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Kinnaird of Philadelphia spent Monday at the Awrey home. Charley L. Dunbar of Guelph announces the engagement of Kathleen to Arthur Joseph Milner of Toronto, with a September wedding. Condolences to Mrs. D. C. Rusysell on the death of her father, Charles Young of Algoma Fire Insurance. John Kinnaird and Mrs. Robert Kirkpatrick of Hamilton announce Evelyn Luelle Kinnaird to William Clerics Smith of Santiago de Cuba, son of Wellington Smith and the late Mrs. Smith of Acton, with a September marriage.
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