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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
6
Elza Jane Anderson wife of William B H Swackhamer died at home on Frederick Street Acton on Sunday December 20 1926 in her 67th year. James K Kelman died in Milton on Thursday December 17 1925 in his 43rd year.
Local items note Christmas prayers and greetings, renewal time for Free Press 1926, and festive scenes in Acton. Mentions Santa Claus expectations, Christmas dinners, and cheerful carols. Reports on Guelph street cars, new Fergus pavement costs, and university students returning home for holidays.
Joseph Burns, 23 from Elmira, already escaped three times from the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph and was jailed for two years at Kingston for breaking custody. He has a history of theft and housebreaking dating to 1923, with repeated recaptures and punishments. The case notes his prior escapes and the magistrate’s caution as Burns vows he will not repeat the acts.
Guelph council reports the 1925 Provincial Winter Fair will have about a 3000 surplus after paying outstanding bills. An executive board meeting in Toronto, with Alderman Jaffray attending, discussed preserving the December showing date and plans to meet Minister J S Martin in January to coordinate dates with the Royal Ottawa and Guelph exhibitions.
On Thursday last Mrs Mel y in Bains of Rockwood entertained a few ladies in honor of her sister in law Mrs J C Dennis a bride of a few weeks. The bride wore a ding gown of cut velvet and pourgette. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess and a pleasant hour spent.
Nassagaweyva records show the Ebenezer Sunday School held its annual Christmas tree event last Wednesday. The township public school meeting is set for next Wednesday to discuss proposed Township School Boards replacing Trustee Boards. Nomination day is Monday for Reeve and Councillors at Nassagaweya Township Hall in Brookville.
The annual Bannockburn School Christmas program on Monday evening drew a full house. Students performed recitations dialogues choruses duets and a fun play Bettys Aunt Billy from Texas. Councillor Gowdy praised the teachers and pupils. Miss Wilkinson directed the show and the receipts totaled about 30 dollars for library replenishment.
The Oakville police department collected $11 074 80 in tax arrears this year for the Treasurer. Dr and Mrs H R Miller traveled to New York City to visit county hospitals for about five weeks. Royal Oak Tire and Rubber Co will resume operations by mid January per General Manager Dickson in a recent interview with Mayor Robinson. The Salvation Army Sunday School concert at Victoria Hall drew a large audience with recitations dialogues and a splendid sketch titled The Greatest of These. A magistrate's office expansion by moving a wall back four feet enlarged the courtroom at modest cost, easing space limits for minor cases.
A Georgetown man John H Maud was convicted of liquor making, fined 200 dollars and costs, and jailed awaiting trial after a raid found liquor and intoxicated locals. Ex policeman William Wright of Streetville pleaded guilty to illegal liquor keeping and paid 250 dollars in fines and costs.
A church fair grab-bag yields a quirky item reading good for one grave at any time during the ensuing year. The episode involves a pastor inviting parishioners to contribute and a village sexton who also entered a humorous order.
A friend is told to place a light chair with its back to the wall, stand facing it, put hands on both sides, lean forward until the head touches the wall, then lift the chair from the door and remove the head without moving feet. It cannot be done, the text claims, revealing a paradoxical puzzle.
A festive note highlights a wealth of sport related readings and outdoor themed articles. It mentions Nova Scotia topics and regional notes with Canada links and varied foci.
The community reports a Christmas Eve service at 11 30 p m and a festive season with many events. A Presbyterian Sunday School supper for about 140 people at Friends Church featured a program including recitations songs and guitar numbers. Santa Claus appeared with gifts and a dress prize was awarded.
Warden D McIntyre of Georgetown hosted a banquet closing the Halton County Council meeting for 1925. About one hundred guests attended the dinner in a richly decorated banquet room. County officials and guests from the towns were present as the presiding county official spoke and praised the occasion.
Arthur W Peart of Nelson Township died at his home The Maples Trulton County on Monday He was born December 26 1864 the son of Vicker Peart a pioneer He earned an LA from Toronto University worked briefly in journalism before returning to farming He led Farmer's Institute meetings 1896 to 1908 ran an experimental fruit farm for the provincial government He led the Ontario Fruit Growers Association and earned a LR.S.A from London England He was a Conservative and helped found the Nelson and Burlington Historical Society His widow Helen Somerville and five children survive him including T W Peart Grant S Peart Russell Peart Mrs Grant Thompson and Mrs Fariton
Mrs William Swackhamer died at the family home on Frederick Street last Sunday morning after a period of poor health. Born sixty six years ago on the homestead below Dublin, she married forty three years ago and, with her husband, lived in the town except for stints in Acton and Toronto. A Knox Church member since girlhood, she cared for her ill husband through his long illness. Funeral held Tuesday at Knox Church with interment at Fairview Cemetery.
The Lorne School held its Christmas concert on Tuesday with Miss Isabel Anderson guiding a merit filled program. Performances included solos by Corinne McDonald and Wallace Swackhamer, recitations by Dora Denny and Verna Murray, dances by the Senior Girls, and a Santa Claus entrance by Wesley Mosales. The tree featured a timing ivory clock for the teacher while Mr. Andy Murray chaired and Santa was played by Wesley Mosales with notable secrecy. The event drew many parents and friends.
The Halton Liberal Association held its annual meeting at the Town Hall in Milton. Nelson Parliament delivered a rousing address and Gov. Wilkie of Toronto outlined the day's political situation, comparing Liberal and Conservative records. The meeting adjourned to January 20 for officer elections.
A lawyer questions a madam in a tense scene about signing a deed as a large fork faced woman confronts him. The exchange hints at marital doubt and coercion while a meek attorney seeks composure. A magnified line from Henry Ward Beecher adds a reflective aside.
A busy holiday issue reports school closings with Christmas spirit, local license updates for peddlers, mild winter scenes, and travel notes from England. It covers Sunday dancing complaints in Georgetown, shelter fire repairs in Milton, bird feeding advocacy, church Christmas services, and a drug store burglary thwarted by a clerk’s alerted action.
The town collects various fees including tobacco and cigarettes 285 dollars state donors 30 dollars Conn and truck 224 dollars autovery 100 dollars peddlers 62 dollars dogs 474 dollars poor rooms 86.20 dollars theatres 60 dollars restaurants 176 dollars poll tax 410 dollars total 1902.25 dollars.
Creditors of Peter Lorne Masales retired farmer of Acton must send full claim details to the Executors' solicitor by January 11 1926. After that date the executors will distribute assets and not be liable for late or undisclosed claims. Dated December 5 1926. Executors William Howard Masales and Robert James Ramshaw by H N Farmer Acton Ontario solicitor.
Notice records that the Acton Village Municipal Council passed a bylaw December 8 1925 to issue debentures totaling 24600 for cement sidewalk work on the northeast side of Wilbur Street between ZB G Arnold residence and Mill Street. The bylaw was registered December 10 1925 in Hist or county. Objects to any motion to quash must be made within three months after first publication. Clerk Nf. Farmer signs.
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