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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 25, 1926
Page
6
Mrs G Z Morris of Toronto announces the marriage of Bilas Murle Cayley to Gilbert Cayley at Hope United Church ToroAto on February 38 1926 by Rev A J Raut BUA B D.
March arrives next Monday and February ends Sunday as a deep snow spell lingers. Reports tallies include ten below zero and a six to eight inch fall last Thursday. Lenten services continue at St Joseph's and St Alban's. milk licenses are required in Shelbourne. barrels of coal and constant auctions spark winter trade.
Local Fergus picks William Long to head the Hydro department replacing prior staff. Long, previously in Midland, home in Gurnia, begins duties Monday at a monthly salary of 135 dollars as 24 applicants sought salaries from 100 to 225 dollars.
The former Methodist Church on Norfolk Street has been renovated by local Unionists and will reopen as United Church. Rev. H. A. Graham of Guelph will lead morning services with Rev. Dr. Dickie of Georgetown presiding in the evening. Congregation anticipates a meaningful blessing.
Miss Lille Dobbie and friends visited Mrs Miller and Miss Fisher at Dol ly Varden for a few days. Mr Andrew Dobbie and wife hosted about 40 guests last Friday night. Guests came from Acton and enjoyed the lively evening, with discussions on current work. Wood deliveries continued to the Toronto Lima Company's kilns.
Charles Cutts of Nassagaweya recovering after two major operations at Guelph General Hospital aims to return home soon. Richard Cairns, longtime Nassagaweya farmer, dies at 63 on his farm, survived by four brothers and five sisters including William Samuel Charles Nelson Roy Isaac Smith E Weir Jas Davidson Louise and F P Roper.
A Women s Institute branch organized Friday at Mrs Clayton Wilson s home with District President Mrs Geo Agnew presiding assisted by District Secretary Mrs W Murry and Miss E Appelbe. Officers elected include President Mrs Clayton Dick and Vice Presidents Mrs D Wright and Mrs Morrison. Board of Directors includes Mrs E Wilson Miss Olive Ruddell Miss E Brownridge. District Director Mrs Clayton Wilson Auditors listed with several committees.
CREWSONS CORNERS Mrs Frank Kennedy and Miss Lorna enjoyed a pleasant visit at the Denna home. William Maltby moves to the farm adjoining Rockwood, rented from Charles Matthys. Thomas De Dockray, Toronto lawyer and former local resident, convalesces after hospital treatment.
Mr H Allan visits with his brother James Alan of Royal Oak Michigan. Mr Pxd Hume returns west after months with his mother and friends. Roy N Waddell visits Toronto relatives. Robert Cole visits Toronto friends. Migs M Young of Toronto stays with her mother here. John and W Graham of Norval spend Sunday with sister A E Farnell. Clayton Rogers trapped a fine black fox. Young people's meeting canceled due to bad weather. John Cole visiting his uncle near Fkespler. Mrs Wm Hitchcock staying with her father at Norval, who is very ill.
Wednesday 4 William Douglas Ospringe farm stock and implements. Saturday 6 James Noble Acton sale of household effects Main Street. Tuesday 9 B Harrop Erin clearing sale of farm stock and implements. Thursday 11 R J Robertson Mimosa registered hogs Oxford Down Sheep and grade cattle. Tuesday 16 C B Swackhamer Churchill lot 232 clearing sale of Souter Shorthorns Yorkshire and Oxford cattle. Saturday 20 H Wardlaw Acton clearing sale of
The Rockwood column notes oversights at the Valentine Tea under the I E S Class, adding musical contributors Mrs Melvin Burns Miss Irma McCutcheon and Miss Mac Wotherston. It also reports the Horticultural Society's Monday meeting, the Ontario Association annual at Toronto, a fresh premium list committee, and a show date set for August 28. Other items mention Miss Margaret Locker visiting Simcoe, Sask residents Nathaniel Anderson and family, Royal Bank vacancy due to Charles Kaufman, John Worries hospitalized, a Snow Shoe Club outing, and the Victoria Mission Band monthly meeting at Mrs G R Martins with life memberships for regular attendees.
The March edition features winning photographs from the amateur contest and a striking color cover showing two bull moose with antlers interlocked after a deadly fight. The issue, published by W. J. Taylor Limited in Woodstock Ontario, promises other engaging content for sportsmen.
Former British premier now Earl of Docford urges Canadians to eat more cheese and butter. Ottawa’s Department of Agriculture backs exports and quality uniformity and partners with a London caterer to feature Canadian Cheddar on menus. In the first year the deal moved 4,272 boxes weighing 400,316 pounds, boosting sales and awareness of Canadian cheese.
The Indies of the Social Hour met at Mr. and Mrs. W. Daw son’s home Tuesday for a pleasant afternoon. A program featured an electric iron and toaster gift to Mr. and Mrs. Littles, read by Mrs. J McNally, with a note of thanks from Mrs Littles. Mr J L Craine narrowly saved his store from a rear fire. Mr I Littles will move to Georgetown after purchasing Mr E Hayward’s house. Induction services at Union drew many attendees and reports describe a good time.
Mrs Parker explains her success with Sigrid through subtle suggestion after treating maid as a patient. She details cleaning rituals, meals, and a careful routine to coax aid from the maid, who arrives radiant and improved. Mrs Leland, surprised, wishes the other maid would catch the grippe for similar results.
Sale calendar lists farm auctions with buyers and farms including Mimosa Clearing Farm February 26 Jags Croft Jet 24 2nd Nine Erin Clearing Farm March 3 Guelph Pure Bred March 8 Robertson Van Norman Ospringe Live Stock March 10 Miles Bacon 6th Line Erin Clearing Farm Sale.
In this reminiscence the author of The Salt of My Life recalls a sunset moment in Naples. A lone angler shares a bamboo rod, giving the author a cast that yields a three pound black sea bream. The moment blends humor and Neapolitan courtesy as talk turns to rods and patience.
Creditors of Diana Waters Smith late of Acton widow who died February 1926 must send full names addresses and descriptions of securities to executors. Under Trustees Act notice the executors will distribute assets after March 20 1926 and creditors must act to receive their share. Dated Acton February 25 1926. H P Moore and William Gowdy Executors solicitor H N Farmer Acton Ont 36 3
Public auction to be held Tuesday March 9 at 1 pm on R J Ker farm near Acton. Items include Clyde horses and cows, young stock, York sows, fowl, implements, harness, and miscellaneous farm equipment with 10 months credit on larger sums and 656 off for cash. No reserve as the farm is sold.
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