08 Feb 1923
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 08, 1923
Page
1
Seasonal clearance on men's winter overcoats ends soon. Shoppers can save on a range of coats as manufacturers prepare for upcoming seasons. Strong deals highlighted by limited stock and in-store discounts.
Men's dress shirts regularly 1.80 now 95e. Ladies coat with fur collar and cuts wire 34 plain 30.00 to clear. Men's khaki overall regularly 1.48 to clear at bargain prices.
Acton community threads through a snowy period as preparations ramp up for a jubilee concert. Local events include church anniversaries, debates for the Drury Cup, and charitable gifts while residents adjust to a heavy January snowfall and shifting town life.
Obituary items recount the death of Hore Bradley of Milton Heights on January 2 and background on Robert Laalle of Toronto, detailing family links, farm lineage, and interment at Glenwilliam cemetery. The column includes local notices, social events, and minor civic updates from Guelph area, Acton, Milton and surrounding communities.
Richard Ball of Galt collapses in Rockwood after visiting friends in Acton Nassagaweya. He died minutes after arriving at a waiting station. Dr McCullough attended, last seen with Mr Stewart and Mr Locka near Acton before departure for Guelph connections. Ball, a widower with several children, had moved about four miles west of Acton before his death.
The Knox Church annual meeting highlights a successful year with active reports from minister A. Stewart and others. Finances show a year-end balance of 94,972. The missionary and women groups contributed funds totaling 42,440.96, with additional offerings and a planned new Sunday School building to meet future needs.
At the annual meeting of Sulton Iy iry Insurance Company Weld dn the town hall Hetweek the annual report shows the company holds insurance to the amount of 4,007,068.00. The proportion of policies in force is 5,080 with losses paid for the year totaling 1,621.00. Three animals were killed by Vahtotiw during the year and two threshing machines were acquired for the company. John Wildan was elected President for the year.
An evening gathering at the Bhoe Factory with Mr and Mrs Kurly Nueagawoya hosting and guests arriving at 7 30. The group sang in the parlor, dancing and socializing under Superintendent Fillith. The event ended around 2 30 a m with remarks from Mr W Hountoon and plans for another gathering likely soon.
Community updates list residents visiting relatives over the holidays and weekends in towns including Toranto and Toronto. It notes health changes and hospital recoveries, funeral attendance for Mrs Robert Calla at Hallinatud, and several residents traveling or staying with family.
A quirky column notes Grandfather’s Day and related songs and customs. The piece references neighbors and local observations including a robin sighting, a Pine board gift idea, and plans shared by Mooney and Moore about a robin in a tree at the Tannery Co-operative.
Acton took a hard fought win over an unlisted Toronto-area team in a foggy arena. Key players from both sides included McDonald Kennedy Kontner and Holmes with strong defense and goaltending by Kesasay. The crowd, small but vocal, saw a close contest amid uneven play and intermittent scoring chances.
January examination results show pupil standings across grades with names and scores. Margaret Quell, Audrey Gar Wald, Owen Maddock lead junior divisions. multiple students listed with totals and teacher credits.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a harsh winter with cold winds, snow, and ongoing frost. Mentions a corner, a return, and a desire for warmth while the sea shore and weather patterns influence daily life.
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