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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1926
Page
4
Marriages and Obituaries in Acton Area December 1926
Marriages include Edward Ballantyne Lane and Margaret Lillian Moore at Knox Church Manse on December 18 1926 by Rev A C Stewart. Death notices Florida include Geo Sleeman former Guelph mayor born 1926 died December 16 at General Hospital. William Rott of Erin Township died December 11 in his 87th year. John Townsend of Terra Cotta died December 16 in his 86th year. Memorial verses honor departed loved ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane-Moore
Knox Church Manse
A. C. Stewart
Edward Ballantyne ‘Lane
Gaorafraxa
Margaret Lillian Moore
N YF Moore
Main Street
Acton
Nassaganee
Laing
Sleeman
General Hospital
Geo. Sleema
Guelph
Wey
Christmas News From Acton Free Press 1926
The Acton Free Press notes the season with Christmas greetings and town happenings. It reports school closings for holidays, snowy roads improving, and local acts such as sand-paving, post updates, and farm notices. Readers send in support and Christmas wishes from Kenmore and Tokyo.
Walter Shortreed obituary recalled Halton pioneer
Walter Shortreed, a pioneer of Halton County, died suddenly at his Esquesing Township home on Saturday night. The funeral was held Monday afternoon with large attendance and interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Milton. He was seventy seven, taught near Drumauin prior to farming, and his wife had died years before. He was a Liberal and longtime member of Boston Presbyterian Church. He is survived by two daughters, Isabel and Elizabeth Shortreed, at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shortreed
Halton County
Esquesing Township
Jin
Evergreen
Milton
Drumauin
Tre Reece
Boston Presbyterian Church
Miases Isabel
Elizabeth Shortreed
Death of John Townsend 86 Remains Terra Cotta Pioneer
John Townsend of Terra Cotta died last Thursday in his 86th year, a long time resident born south of Brampton. He married Margaret Stringer 57 years ago and leaves son Edward, two daughters, and a sister and brother. A lifelong Terra Cotta Methodist, he served on church and trustees boards and held Liberal views. Funeral Saturday afternoon at Glen Williams Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Townsend
Townsend
Brampton
Edward Townsend
Margaret Stringer
Halton
Edward
Emma Stringer
Charles McKeown
Milton man George Bousfield dies after fairground fall
Milton resident George Edward Bousfield aged 63 died after a fall from a wagon at the Milton County Fair on October 1. A former farmer turned meat merchant and mill owner, he served on Milton Town Council. He was a Liberal, active in the Methodist Church, and is survived by his widow, a son and a daughter. Funeral held at Acton, with pallbearers named and a large floral tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Edward Bousfield
Milton
Galt Hospital
Halton County
Trafalgar Township
Hee
Bousfield
Galt
Major Torrance Beardmore Promoted to Grenadiers Command
Major Torrance Beardmore is promoted to command of the Royal Grenadiers succeeding Colonel G R Geary whose tenure ends. Geary led the postwar regiment through difficulties in a proficient state. Beardmore is an old Grenadier with long service and strong ties to the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrance Beardmore
Grenadiers
Torrance
Beardmore
Royal Grenadiers
G. R. Geary
O. B
M. C
Geary
Beardmore to command the Royal Grenadiers as Lieut Col
Major Beardmore, after twenty three years of service in every rank, is appointed Lieut Col to command the Royal Grenadiers. He served over seas at the war’s outbreak and has two years of active service in Belgium and France. Born in Acton, he is superintendent of the Beardmore tannery.
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Sudalitern
Unti
Beardmore
Royal Grenadiera
Belgium
France
Col. Beardmore
Raya Grenadiers
Acton
Beardmore Sole
Limehouse Neighbors Report Health and Accident News
Mr James S Newton a Limehouse native and cousin of Mr John M Newton is noted in the neighborhood column. Mayor Martin Kelly who had appendicitis last Tuesday is recovering. His daughter Rachel recently had similar surgery and is convalescing at home. Michael Kelly was struck in the eye by a stick while cutting wood and is recovering at Guelph Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Newton
Limehouse
John M. Newton
Sarnia
Martin Kelly
Rachel
Michael Kelly
Guelph Hospital
Merit lists for Erin S8 No8 November December
The document presents a period merit roll for Erin with names listed in order of merit across grades IV II and III II. Notable entries include Mary McCaig Lulu McGutcheon Joseph Forestell Calvin Aitken Willie Johnston Annie Aitken Hessle Forestell Evelyn Penren James McCaig Loia Forestell Elsie Nelson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Mary “McCaig
Lulu McGutcheon
Joseph Forestry
Calvin Aitken
Willie Johnston
Gordon Leslie,Jr
Annie Aitken
Hessle -Forestell
Evelyn Penren
James McCaig
Loia Forestell
Elsie Nelson
Liv
The Coldest New Year's Day Debate in Free Press
A reader asks about the coldest New Year’s Day in local memory. The Duty Journal notes no records before 1912, cites 1864 as a recurring memory, and invites readers to supply the true date for the coldest New Year’s Day in the area near West Flamboro and Strabane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Free Press
P. O
Steven's Point
Atitude
West Flamboro
Strabane
Fres
Restitution and trial for acts of false pretenses in Milton
G W Kindon of Chicago motor car agent faced trial in Milton on charges of obtaining money by false pretenses after a 1926 Milton visit and garage opening. He was released on a suspended sentence after restitution of $80,000. Wellington County reports show $162,358.12 spent on roads with $231,819.09 budgeted. weather delayed planned work. Special Christmas trains will serve Acton and adjacent towns with schedules to Stratford Toronto and back. Oakville reports $1,406 in annual license fees across categories and $530 in poll tax. The Town Hall dances draw concern over supervision and late hours amid gossip about past events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Kindon
Chicago
Milton
Main Street
Hamilton
Moore
Elliot
Kingdon
Wellington
Oakville
Chief Kerr
Ontario Provincial Election Returns Show Government Control Majority
Canadian Press compilation of complete provincial returns from 109 of 112 constituencies shows total vote 1,103,985. Government control won with 679,812 votes and Ontario Temperance Act 424,178. Conservatives led with 642,377, Liberals 199,799, Progr. 93,192. Prohibition 6,?89. independents and small parties fill remaining totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.s
Consol Cecssses Esseeeergeneersereseerecees
Foliowa
Liberal Sa
Prohibitiontat
Ean
Tory Sresepsamest
Secrersgesepnes
Advertisement Tale: Odd Riddle Inside Local Page
A quirky fragment hints at an old advertisement puzzle with odd phrases and garbled chorus lines. It mentions eggs and hens in a playful, anonymous jingle and references a wedge motif amid scattered syllables.
Winter Holiday Cheer Across Our Community
Citizens enjoy a festive season as Christmas preparations ramp up. Farmers visit town for shopping while local merchant Mr. Robinson stocks gifts for all ages. A Christmas program at the Local Presbyterian Church and Beta Club involvement are highlighted. Young people ride a cutter. snow delays by auto drivers. thresher Mr. Locker aims to finish work soon. Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year wished by The Free Press staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
Santa Claus
Beta Claug
Choir at Knox Church prepares Christmas programme
The Knox Church choir under Claude Kent plans a Christmas music program. Ottawa approved 700 for the renair to the west pier, adding to 1300 already granted, totaling 2000 dollars. Oakville library moves to the Davis block on Colborne Street amid a council vote to separate Oakville from Halton county. Gordon Albertson, son of Herbert W. Albertson, departs for a winter journey to the Holy Land with a Mediterranean itinerary. Rotary Club hears W L Forster, a Toronto portrait painter, speak on art student life in Paris. introduced by Chisholm, a Halton native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
Claude Kent
Ottawa
Renaira
West ‘Pier
Oakville
Ashbury and Hewson
Ton
Gordon Albertson
Herbert W. Albertson
Erindale
Holy Land
Mediterranean
Rotary Club
W. L. Forster
Toronto
England
France
Japan
Washington
Washington and Other Places, Mr. Forster Was Introduced By W. Alec. .Chisholm
Halton
Norval
Brampton
Paris
Forster
NASSAGAWEYA COMMUNITY NOTES AND MEETING PROMISES
A social gathering at Moffat home honor James Moffat Jr with a mantle clock and butter knife while Elwood Wilson chaired John Richardson read the address and Ivan Flanders presented it Refreshments followed and a pleasant hour was shared Nominations for Reeve and Councillors to be held at Brookville next Monday the 27th The annual school meeting for Nussigaweya Township schools is set for Wednesday the 29th at ten Ebenezer Sunday School invites attendance for its Christmas tree entertainment A merry Christmas to readers and the Fase Press staff is wished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffat
James Moffat, Jr
Elwood Wilson
John Richardson
Ivan Flanders
Reeve
Wii
Brookville
Nussigaweya
Ebenezer Sunday School
Fase Press
Hugh Logan's Home Destroyed by Fire
Early Thursday morning a fire destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Logan on the ninth line above Glen Williams. The Logans escaped with their clothing as the house and contents burned, with losses estimated at 15000 dollars though insured. The blaze, aided by wind, started near an adjoining building where a Delco lighting system was installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Logan
Glenwilliams
Logan
Delco
Ontario's New Lieutenant Governor Takes Office
W D Ross of Toronto is appointed Lieutenant Governor of Ontario by Order-in-Council. The appointment takes effect January 12, 1927. Ross is described as a prominent citizen of the province and highly regarded for the role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
W. D. Ross
Toronto
Ontario
Ress
Ligut
Community News From Rockwood and Vicinity
The Rockwood column notes Mrs John Leavens is ill, Elwood Harris and Lockie White plan Christmas at home, and Lorne Guild with Anguas Carter host an open air rink on the river at the Woollen Mills area open Tuesday Thursday and Saturday evenings. Duffs Church choir enjoyed a full house for The Minister's Wife new Bonnet play. The Presbyterian supper and Christmas tree at the church, United Church Sunday School Christmas tree at Town Hall Wednesday. Edward Joliffee wins Stephens Trophy in G C V I oratorical contest on Life and Teachings of Confucius. A new furnace installed in Town Hall to improve heating. Christmas and New Year holidays begin as schools dismiss and teachers depart for holidays. Seasonal wishes extend to editor, readers, and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leavens
Gibbons
Elwood Harris
Michigan
Lockie White
Lorne J. Guild
Anguas
Carter
Akating
Duffs Church
United Church Sunday School
Stanley Plummer
Simcoe
Edward Joliffee
G.C.V.I
Stephens
Confucius
Frey Pyeas
Thone
Elcome
Midat
Fishing for His Supper in Caucasus Wilderness
In the Caucasus forests a bear fishes for trout from a log by a stream. The hunter-like bear uses a paw to draw fish from the water, then feasts with evident relish before gliding away as wardens warn through the timber. Leopards and bears nearby add to the wild scene described by Miss Herbert.
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Caucasus
Miss Herbert
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