09 Dec 1920
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 09, 1920
Page
1
A brief synopsis highlights deep cuts in men s wear with reduced prices on overcoats and suits. Overcoats fall from 60 to 39 and 35 36 50, some at 29 76, and suits from 50 55 down to 35, with hats trimmed from 9 50 to 7 and 4 75 on select reg items. Strong focus on Men swear discounts at Guelph s leading store.
J. W. Darbarren, formerly of Nassa gaweyo, plans to open Atephanson blacksmith shops on In Strent with a line of farm machinery and implements from Gil son Manufacturing Co Gualph and Cotkehott works Brantford He will also carry motor tires and accessories for the Guelph area The Parliament Building Toronto statement notes Boredwell Military Hospital and Ontare Reformatory at Guelph under military authorities Bermuda winter plans involve Dr and Mrs T J Farmer sailing New York to Bermuda from New York tomorrow for the season, after years in Southern States or Iowa The couple seeks a moderate winter climate and ease of travel
The Acton community weighs continuing Lorne School after a meeting of ratepayers. A dispute over pupil attendance at Acton follows, while Rev Moyer defends his parish preaching in a clash with Father Goodrow. Additional notes cover local library gains, missionary day plans, and a coroner inquiry into a shooting in Sudbury.
Three local youths Hen Alien Monty and Norman Logan pleaded guilty to the Glen Williams burglary after detectives traced the crime to a drunken spree. They were remanded for sentence but released on bond after promising to pay costs and future court obligations. Police warned of severe penalties for future offenses.
A lively evening concert by public and high school pupils featured the High School Orchestra and a program of dances and readings. The Graphonola and Victrola demonstrations by Miss McKay highlighted educational uses of phonographs. Funds from the event, aided by the Duke of Devon Crater and local groups, totaled 136.00 with 15.00 for records. a card party followed at St Joseph's basement hosted by Mrs John Dunn.
Albert Stead presents Dennison Grant, praised by Robert Broad as a stronger, livelier western than The Cow Puncher and Thy Homesteader. The hero embodies a noble, outdoorsy spirit with humor and philosophy, set against prairie life. published by The Musson Book Co. in Toronto for 7.50. A sharing auction by James McDougall follows on Wednesday at 1 o'clock, featuring farm stock and related items.
Multiple memorials detail the passing of Mrs. Kastan of Guelph after hospital care, with condolences from family including mother, husband, and Winnipeg relatives. Separate notice for John Archibald Mann, beloved son, funeral and pallbearers listed, and Miss Hannah Augusta Newton of Limehouse described in health decline and family ties, with funeral and Limehouse Cemetery interment noted.
A man pleaded guilty to two charges of intoxication in a public place and assaulting Mrs Lamb, with fines of 100 and costs in the first two cases. A third charge of intoxication while driving was read but withdrawn after the Crown urged that justice was served by the prior penalties. Total fines and costs calculated.
A late war scene unfolds as a young woman plants a playful kiss on a wounded lieutenant in a hospital bed, sparking surprise and a jovial reply about endurance and hope. A Templeton’s Limited druggist offers samples of remedies amid the quirky exchange.
Social items list visitors and residents including adjua Joan O liplen home for the weekend in Minnesota and many others from Toronto Port Garting Edmonton and Owen Sound. Notes mention weddings flights and travel as well as local appointments and transfers within the Merchant's Bank staff and other towns.
The York County team led by Lary McLean Trafalgar and Stewart Lowria Acton won the Intercounty Stock Judging competition at the Ontario Provincial Winter Ball. Oxford and Victoria counties followed with high scores. Walton placed fourth with 2072 points as judges praised the team’s performance amid strong regional rivals.
A fragmented description details constructing earth and water barriers using bagged concrete. It explains placing sacks into a surrounding box and triggering release to drop bags, forming a guarded wall that rises as bags settle, with panels and binding tied to protect a site until the concrete hardens.
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