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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1927
Page
6
Obscure obituary fragment mentions Christina Tewate of Ontario and Eleanor, adopted daughter of Mrs. George Ford. References Halton County and Ford family connections with dated, unclear locations and names. Further readable details are limited in the damaged text.
The Acton community reports the Fall Fair on September 20 and 21 with more than 600 prize offerings, ongoing construction on new homes and school buildings, and a range of local events from tug of war to the Toronto Exhibition trip. Weather showers provided moisture, and tax rate increases support school and county funds. Nearby towns note road rules and a car theft incident, plus new street illumination at Colborne and Dundas.
A dictionary of altitudes compiled by James White lists elevations across Halton vicinity. Notable figures include Acton around 1160 feet, near Canadian National line about 1192 feet, and Millonia 661 feet. Heights vary widely from Toronto Union Station 878 feet to Rockwood 1187 feet and beyond.
A fragmentary review extols Flag Lieutenant at the Wonderland Theatre. The piece promises a powerful British production with a strong plot, dramatic romance, action and intrigue, concluding with a hopeful ending amid intense scenes.
The Acton district reports a devastating fire at the Ane Wink barn near Campbellyite Nanaraweya Town destroying 4000 bushels of grain 200 bushels of bag hay and straw and a horse. Loss totals about 6000 dollars with 3000 dollars insured. Other items include 60 bunkels Hoyrain and 60 hhenu WGopie. Cause listed as unknown but suspected accidental.
J E Haines of Toronto died suddenly in Muskoka on Friday. He was born in Cheltenham the fifth son of the late Ebenezer Haines and Catherine Carrick Haines. Survived by a wife, two daughters, a son, and a brother, with connections to Brampton and Porente.
Arrow Coaches announce renouncement of service for a national exhibition from August to September. Daily departures from Babbithen Ground and a special return fare during the two week event will transport visitors to the Maxhihl Hon Ground with transfers arranged on arrival.
A vintage fashion illustration highlights a bolero dress in printed silk with plaited start and a soft sash. The frock features trimmed sleeves and blouse in printed crepe with Electium Ride noted for yardage: 24 yards of inch twill and 174 yards crepe.
Description of an evening rock crafted from allover lace on multicolor satin. It features a circular skirt, a long-waisted bodice, and a belt of passemetterie. Material details note B44 yards of lace and 24 yards of satin 36 inch.
A Londoner boasts of travel saying London is the oldest city he knows a traveller retorts he has seen foggier places. The exchange ends with the traveller unable to name the foggier city, and the Londoner quips it was too far, leaving the joke unresolved.
A banker returning from a Canadian fishing trip brings back a cot and a string of rustic jokes. He asks the camp superintendent to arrange worm digging for fishing, but the superintendent jokes about a first vice president in charge of Frowbhoute not knowing the worm rite, ending the tale with a dry bite of camp wit.
Ralph Nesbit, master of a rice plantation, guides a late worker named Jason along a dark road toward a bank house near stables. They debate finishing a task in two days or one, Nesbit offering Jason a share of profits for completing the work promptly. The scene hints at plantation labor and a later reading of a poem in Nesbit’s possession as they move toward dawn.
A village meeting near Dublin gathered over a hundred residents including Jean Glenwillianas and Acton neighbors. Attendees shared a supper, heard Dr. McCullough discuss accident prevention, and planned cemetery upkeep and communications with plot owners amid social visits and songs.
A Rockwood note section reports on Mrs Gosselin delivering two discussions at the United Church and Presbytery crowds, missionary speaking at the Stone Church, and social visits. It covers local weddings, travels, a quarry accident at John Jolliffe's residence, deaths of local elder Mr Hewat, and various weekend visits and community happenings in the surrounding area.
Mrs. Wid. Agee of Naunniuweyn returned home after attending a few Voldaye at Port Dever with Myrtle of Gait Min Archiea of Brandan and other friends from MeQrescant ville.
Margbat celebrated Kath birthday on Tuesday of last week with sons daughters in law and grandchildren plus brothers and sisters making a small gathering at the house in the evening. Mr. Marshyll hosted and bouquets of flowers were sent from his oven and friends. Everyone enjoyed the evening and a meal was served.
Mrs. Margaret Glanney of Georgetown and Minnew Margaret and Dorin Gluassiey of Toronto visited the Soper/MacKay home. Bernice and Warren Mackay joined Mrs. and Mrs. Alf Soper and others for Sunday calls. Mrs. Alfred Soper and Mrs. Glassey of Georgetown are visiting friends at Markdale this week.
Farmers report good fall weather aiding harvest with bumper yields on several farms. The community notes funeral attendance for Charles Maldic and visits from residents including Spence of Toronto and families from Cleveland and Guelph. Local residents plan travel to Toronto next week and new vehicles are purchased, reflecting everyday rural life.
Mr Martin the herbalist will hold free consultations at the Station Hotel Acton on Wednesday August 31 and at the Dominion House ecclesyad on Thursday September 1. He claims thousands of Nerbu herbs provide cures for many diseases and will offer advice and a free Herb Doctor Hook to those trying his treatments.
The Arrow Coach Lines Limited announces a reduced rate for a special exhibition trip this year. Interested travelers must send advance orders with payment to 4 Wellington Street Went Poronte and state attendance date.
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