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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 11, 1924
Page
11
A scanned obituary and marriage notice list from Ontario records dated December 1924 to December 1934. It names several bridal couples and deceased individuals with locations including Preston Georgetown Acton and Guelph, and includes dates of marriage and death with family names and residences.
The December notes report turkeys fattening ahead of Christmas and local entertainment plans. Town nominations are due, weather shifts eases roads, and officials eye winter safety as church services and public notices frame the week.
Dr James Mills L L D long headed the Ontario Agricultural College Guelph for 26 years and founded the Farmora Institutes advancing agricultural science. Born 1840 near Bond Head Ireland raised in Canada he died in Ottawa aged 84. He shaped agricultural education nationwide and served on the Railway Commissioners of Canada after retirement.
Barrie Police Court convicted Frack for damaging the new Provincial Highway with tractor wheel flanges. Magistrate desta remanded him. Mr Breele absent, but counsel acknowledged breach. Grant of Highway Traffic Branch from Toronto attended, urging conviction as a warning.
A collection of fragmented items recalls community life with names like Word Baynes Barnes and Mrs Word, notes on gambling penalties under the Criminal Code, sermon mentions at Erin and Knox churches, and local moves. It mentions building fires and reconstruction at Duncan McDougall’s house, road crossing repairs, a pastor’s move to Moose Jaw, choir performances, and a railway employee’s accident.
In Kilbride Mr and Mrs James McNiven celebrated their ninety ninth wedding anniversary with a family reunion as all three daughters and the other relatives arrived unannounced. The report also records local notes on Trafalgar Highway by law delays, postal service improvements during Christmas, and obituaries including Rev J L Quimour and Rev Sandford Marshall with details on memorials and church affiliations.
Officials reported on the condition of the Hramosa road after recent inspections. A provincial government representative stated the road would be kept clear during winter. The county council meeting occurred this week with Gusiph present. The funeral of Jonathan Lores of Eramosa occurred Tuesday afternoon.
The Women's Institute held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday November 26 at Mrs A G Clarridges home. Guests from the Acton Women's Institute enjoyed a program of songs readings and address. A lunch followed and a special hour was spent. Next meeting planned at Mrs W Wiley crossroads on Wednesday. School notes list November reports for B B No 8 Exln with names across classes and teachers.
Move notices report Bir Willard Peavey relocating to Brampton while Joseph Reid acquires non-layers from area yards amid profitable picks. The Everton Primary Society reassembles with pot program and debate as Oaspringe is well represented. Local items cover a rail of events from radio purchases to court reports and a notable Oakville Business meeting. Captain Robert Williams dies. Oakville council discusses candidacy for municipal election.
Jake asks for a four pack at the local grocery while saying he has no money. The grocer offers a note or loan with the promise of a circus coming to town. Jake declines saying he already has the circus money prepared.
A long notice extols County Down songs by a County Down poet, with woodcuts by a County Down artist. It highlights Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns as inspirations and notes Duckworth & Co. of London publish the work titled County Downton with illustrations and verses celebrating Ulster heritage.
Superintendent Partridge and Mrs Partridge were injured when their buggy was struck head on by an automobile on Main Street near Crampton after theatre. Partridge suffered bruises and shock while Mrs Partridge sustained multiple rib injuries and facial wounds. doctors J A Lawson J Edwards and W H Brydon attended.
The text recalls Madam Fairfax on moonlit Virginia nights saying There is my moon and praising the beauty from her porch. Dahlia, serving her mistress, comments on the moon as beautiful and shining, while visiting Washington with Madam Fairfax, expressing homesickness eased by the moon’s presence.
Auction notice lists R. J. Kerr selling farm stock implements hay and grain on Friday December 12 at Brin Clearing. Names John McTotyre Clayton Beswick and Erin Township Hiolstein Cows hogs and more appear in the ad along with lot and section details.
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