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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Aug 20, 1925

Page

6

Births Marriages and Deaths Rates Notice Fragment

Births, Marriages and Deaths are now charged at the following rates Births see Marriages then Deaths memorial cards 50c per fine extra for poems. BORN BALAZEJ In New York on Tuesday August 11 1925 to Mr and Mrs Richard Blazer nee Mrs Margaret Rumley. MARRIED DUVAL COSTELLO On Tuesday August 18 1926 at St Josephs Church Acton by Rev Father MacReary Marguerite Mary second daughter of Mrs C Costelo Acton to Wilfred Joseph Duval son of John Duval Brantford Ontario. BIED CULLEN At Athia residence 38 Elizabeth Street Guelph on Thursday August 13 1926 John Cullen formerly of Acton. BARCLAY In Georgetown on Saturday August 8 1935 Margaret Mitchell beloved wife of Wm Barclay in her 68th year. SPEIGHT On Thursday August 13 1925 at 461 Pape Avenue Toronto Elia May Rotlett beloved wife of Reginald Speight. SHERWOOD At his home 264 Exhibition Street Toronto on Monday August 17 1925 Thompson Sherwood formerly of Nassagawega in his 60th year. IN MRIM SAVAGE In loving memory of Joseph Edward Valentine Savage son of Mr and Mrs J Mr Savage who died August 16 1932 We often think of you dear now When we are all alone. FATHER MOTHER BROTHERS

Balazej New York Richard Blazer Mis Margaret Rumley Duval-Costello St. Joseph’s Acton-by Father MacReary Marguerite Mary Mra. C. Costelo Acton Wifred Joseph Duval John Duval Brncebridge Ont Cullen—Athia Elizabeth Street Guelph John, Cullen Savage Jol Edward Valentine Savage Mr. Savage

Flower Show Stirs Town as Summer Visitors Arrive

The August Flower Show created a stir in town while summer visitors and tourists filled the streets. Bridges on the second line at lot 11 are being rebuilt and Acton tax rates drop to 4.4 mills. Mrs Minnie R Moore sang at Knox Church and a pair of Acton men faced costs after a motor race incident.

Lot 11 Minnie R. Moore Knox Church Listowel Acton Atrella Shelburne

Acton News Roundup From Halton And Brampton Districts

Local report notes revised prize lists for Acton Wall Exhibitora limited to Halton County and nearby townships. Nelson Township awards concrete pavement and bridge contracts via Roy Honsberner of Vineland. Sir Adams Heck remembered by Hydro Electric officials. Georgetown elder John Langan turns 92 as Brampton educator Miss May Hutchingon departs with honors. Acton Band plans a Huttonville picnic with races and games. band concert postponed.

Acton Acton Wall Halton Baqueaing Nasangawoya Bramoan Erin Nelson Township Nelson Courell Toronto Hamdéston “Highway Hampton Court Roy Honsberner Vineland Middle Road Appleby

Town and Country Notices Reveal Local Events

Neighborhood news items note a hospital visit in Guelph tied to kidney trouble and a large Sunday motor car parade with mixed obedience. Also announced is the engagement of Ithea Miktred to John Leslie Meliachern, son of Mr. Janes Atellaehern of Milton, with a September wedding planned.

Boward Shagenbury Guelph Rat Wook Martthoy Morgan, Crowson Crowenot Cory Nora Ithea Miktred John Leslie Meliachern Aon Janes Atellaeh

Oakville Horticultural Society to Host First Annual Show

Local notice says the Oakville Horticultural Society will host its First Annual Show at the Hall of the Metaonte Temple on Saturday August 20 from 2 to 10 PM. A Japanese garden party is planned for Thursday August 27 in the AM at the same venue.

Attorney Dick Returns Home From Continental Trip

Grown Attorney Dick arrived home on Tuesday of last week after visits to the British Isles France Belgium and Holland. He was accompanied by his sisters the Misses Dick of Baltimore Maryland who left for home the next day. They toured Ypres St Julian and other war devastated places. The Missen Dick returned from France to England by steamer while Mr Dick flew Paris to London in under three hours. The flight crossed the channel in fifty three minutes and Mr Dick returned greatly invigorated after a holiday enjoyed abroad.

Crown British Isles France Belgium Holland Misses Dick Baltimore Ypres St. Julian Missen Dick England Mr. Dick Paris Lonndon

Car Crash Near Durham Street Involves Paisley Driver

A Ford driven by a Paisley man collided with a Walkerton party on Durham Street injuring a rear bumper and fender and smashing a steering gear. License Inspector Widmeyer charged the Paisley driver after the crash as the vehicle was removed. Nobody was hurt in the collision.

Lorne Hedy The Telescope Durham Street French Paisley C.P. R Walkerton Fixale Paisboy Ford Widmeyer Paisley Barty

The 47th Canadian National Exhibition Anniversary

The notice notes the Canadian National Exhibition began in 1879 as a branch of the Agricultural Society, which held its first fair at Niagara Falls in 1703. It mentions Rev Dr Kunnawin preaching at Knox Church and announces Rev Cameron to preach next Sunday. It highlights ongoing public interest despite weather fears and praises the Acton Citizens' Band concert.

Old Agricultural Society Niagara Falls Dr. Kunnawin Hamilton Knox Church Mr. Cameron Toronto

Rockwood academy notes and local updates after Beck passing

In the wake of Sir Adam Beck's death Rockwood Academy marks the loss of a student who helped provincial welfare. A variety of local figures are noted for illness visits hospitality travel and community events including a softball tie with Georgetown and a planned decider game.

Harvest excursion families and local notices from Knatchbull

Measra Clifford Norrish John Flanders Clare Pickett Stanley Norrish and Miss Grace Norrish left Tuesday on the Harvester's Excursion to western harvest fields. Mr and Mrs Harry Coulson and family of Milton visited relatives at Knatchbull Sunday. Ebenezer Sunday School and Ladies Aid plan their annual picnic after harvest. Miss Mildred Wilson of Knatchbull holidays with relatives in Milton. Master Harold Coulson of Milton holidays with his aunt Mrs G T Wilson of Knatchbull. Master Donnatngaburry returned home Saturday after a month with his aunt. Mr C A Darby Knatchbull. Mr James Lindow critically ill hoping for recovery. Funeral of the late Thompson Sherwood held yesterday at Moffat Cemetery. Mr John Marshall Township Cork repeated the Voter List for 1925. Campbellville Civic Holiday programme featured sports. Maple Leafs beat Campbellville 6-5 in first game, Mansewood won second game 6-4, Brookville girls beat Badengck 10-8. J C Morden of Toronto umpired three games. The Duncan RO Cowan Co concert with Ethel M Fivans Alma Angus and Lilias Beatrice L Smith entertained despite wet weather.

Measra Clifford Norrish John Flanders Clare Pickett Stanley Norrish Grace Norrish Harvester Harry Coulson Milton Knhatchbull William Morley Knatchbull Ebenezer Lailies Aid Mildred Wilson Harold Coulson G. T. Wilson Darby Knnatchwil James Lind Thompson Sherwood Russell Hlnley Moffat John Marshall Cork Wadneraday Campbellville Carlisle Maple Leafs Badengck J. C. Morden Toronto Tae Duncan RO Cowan Ethel M. Fivans Alma Angus Milas Beatrica’ L. Smith

September Rod and Gun in Canada feature kickoff

The issue unveils September Rod and Gun in Canada monthly series by A. Bryan Williams titled Breezes From the Went with hunting and outdoor yarns. H. R. Evans contributes Shufflepaw's First Flaking a moorgraphic tale of two bear cubs. Published by W. A. Taylor Limited Woodatbok Ontario.

Canada British Columbia A. Bryan Williams H. R. Evans Yesson Rod and Gun W. A. Taylor, Limited Woodatbok Ontario

Rambles Across Britain and Canada Orchestrate a Gentle Tour

A long, reflective diary of travel from Derbyshire student gatherings to Scottish and Welsh landscapes. The author details visits to Chatsworth House, Bangor slate quarries, Oxford colleges, Stratford, the Tower of London, the Royal Mews, and Windsor. He notes cultural stops at National Gallery and Tate, and comments on Bank Holiday exhibitions and links with Acton and Limehouse communities.

Dew May Moores Westonatsates London Dinsdale Derbyshire Swanwick Davis Aldes Orexacus” Educational League Quaint Old Theater Canada Quebec Bangor Wales Menal Menal Straits Workmen's Educational Association of Manchester University of “North Niagara Escarpment Montfrancon Pass Bettywaneood Shrewsbury Walta Capel Curie Snowdon Range Victoria League League Oxford Haldane New College Walla Stratford-on-Devon Say- in-Acton Bollac Court Tower ’of London House of Lords Buckingham Palace National Gallery Tate Windsor Castle Htoam Hampton Court Palace Moore Harry Brittain Antipodes Westminister Abbey St. Pauls Eizabeth Wesminisor Wembley Dothia Acrowa Kraunce Taylor Acton Guesa

Fragmentary letter hints August prep for college in September

A partial letter from Doulah Gowdy references August preparation for college starting in September and asks a friend to vote and send a note. It includes greetings and signatures, showing a personal farewell.

Two Calla in Guelph Presbytery Y Who

Guelph Presbytery of Guelph plans a meeting with Mn Knox Church and Ht Androths Church to address dated matters. McDonald tied to Koalin appears in the record. Duffi and Knox Churchers in Puallivh endorse the congregations move.

Guelph Knox Churel

Rupture Expert to Demonstrate Apparatus at Station Hotel

Beavely the rupture specialist will be at the Station Hotel Acton for one day only Thursday September 3 offering free examinations and a demonstration of his Appitanes. The device claims to cure in three to six months and contracts the opening in 10 to 16 days. No charge unless the appliance fits and the consultation with Mr Reavely costs nothing. Do not miss the date.

Myr Reavely

Voters List Notice for Ontario Municipality 1926

Notice by John Marshall clerk that copies of the voters list have been transmitted under Sec 13 of the Ontario Voters List Act for the municipality and posted in Nassagaweyo on August 15 1926 for inspection. Voters urged to report errors or omissions promptly.

Ontario Act Lst Anid Legislative Assembly Nassagaweyo

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