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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 10, 1924

Page

6

In Memoriam Notices From a 1920s Toronto Ledger

A string of obituary notices recounting deaths and memorials from Georgetown and Toronto. Entries include William Cleave aged 4 years, Mrs. Guchila Pearson, and Mrs. Died Told, with accompanying poetic memorials and family references. The clumsy OCR preserves names, ages, and dates like January 6 1924 and January 7.

Cleave Georgetown Bindtay Willian Cleave Rebhey Mothertreeman Hannes Temetan Fergie Thoratny Vpramson Brin Treminy Guchila Dannielt Willian Pearson Owrna Olendate Avenue Toronto Toed Priedy Yann Owens Yefire Reid Ant

Acton Prep Press RSDAY January 10 1024

Acton Prep press notes a district event on January 10 1024. The item highlights school news and upcoming activities with focus on students and staff.

The Acton Prep Press

Winter in Coming on Brisk Local Snippets

A sequence of brief local notices notes longer days and winter weather. Citizens speak of icy roads, snow shovels, and lingering cold, with mentions of church events, council meetings, bank worries, and upcoming licenses. Community life threads through weather, transit, and civic items.

Obituary Mech.lotin Owens and Cleave mourn local losses

Obituary notices recall Mrs Lark Annie Kennedy Owens of Acton and John Cleave of Georgetown who died recently in Toronto and near Georgetown. Owens, a former schoolteacher, married to Haskutehowan, is survived by children and relatives. Cleave served the community, led public matters, and leaves brothers James Kennedy farm service in Acton and others. Funeral was held at Greenwood Cemetery, with many attendees.

Owens Lark Annie Kennedy John Owens Toronto Quinet Nena Mira Owenks Cellent Ajaxmudher Koresty Acton Foray Athlemend Bequesing Men Wathina Yeni Nite Mia Owworme Gwen Mtr Owen Mer Joboor Kannedy Pen Comele Ag le Taronto Uwilliam Cleave WilMunt Cleave Georgetown Gabriet Ydara James Kennedy Mass Hareor Mitransa Baive Cleave Tamer Cleave Edwin Cleave John Cleave Waterdown Ary Brothers Fund Othe John Carmbl

Week of Prayer Services Unite Churches in Community Effort

Large congregations attended Week of Prayer services at St Alban s and other churches with four ministers speaking on themes like Our Church and the Young People and Our Church and Our Neighborhood. Rev Haugh spoke on The World and Its People, stressing mission and Go ye into all the world. A union service may be held Friday evening under Interchurch Advisory Council guidance.

Thia St. Alban’s Church Use Church Nev A.C. Stewart Raptlac Charles Mackett H. G. L. Haugh Motho- Gat Jesus Christ Knox Church W. HL Howard Interchurch Advisory Council

Swift Justice Reaches Toronto for Norman Ryan Trial

Report details a Monday arrival in Toronto and Tuesday morning submission to judge's sentence for Norman Ryan, the noted bank robber. Crown and defense clashed but the judge imposed maximum terms, with no sign of remorse from Ryan.

Norman Ryan Norman Ted" Yan Couty- Worth Iain Minho Crown Attorney Armour Austin How Ueymin

Town and Country Neighborhood Update on Local Improvements

Mr Joba Themawen transfers farm lot 22 to Ma Farnell of W now owning KetA ponnsaste Mu. The stony foundation for the wings line from Dublin crownmount to Thomas lailota farm nearly completed. Graveling and other tasks to begin, with reports of lumbering operations this winter. A stem of men in Row bully engaged erecthus station, third gate to commence. Continuous winter works reported in local area.

Joba Ma. Farnell Dublin Thoms Lailota Farm Storey Hremoan

Council Seats and Local News From Rockwood Tales

The Rockwood column reports on municipal council results, road conditions, and community notices. It lists councilors McNivon Campbell Dredge Near and others, notes low turnout due to bad roads, and mentions local residents attending events, Baptists preaching, and a seduction case sentencing at the county jail with fines under the unmarried parents act.

Cantpbell Lodge Ani Dagtanod Milton Meeve Moan Rank McNivon Bonalé Campbell Willan W. Dredge W. Te Near Roakvilly Nell Vuttervon Nunangawoyn

Victimized Marchants at Galt and Ontario towns

Western Ontario towns saw a street operation by check artists led by a man believed to be in custody. In Galt, Arthur Roberts faced vagrancy charges after attempting purchases with counterfeit style checks. Four merchants fell victim with checks around nineteen dollars each, paid to A J Wrightson. purchases never exceeded five dollars. Police seek Fred Williams, a suspected accomplice, with inquiries extending across Western Ontario.

Galt Ontario Toronto Fred Wiliams Wieman Arthur Roberts Detroit Walue J. J. Walton Dickson Strout J. C. Wincdell Mulan Stredt Gorge Detweller Booth A. J. Wrighton Roberts A. J. Windsol and Sons Main Street A. J. Wrightson Western Hobarts Weatern

Special QO Officers' Evidence Magistrate Jelfs scrutinized in Ontario case

In Hamilton Magistrate Jelfs faced scrutiny over the handling of a Special Officers of the O T A case. Provincial inspectors and Attorney General W. B. Nickle were involved as Ottawa officials note the tension. A report cites dissatisfaction with the magistrate's attitude toward a person implicated, while viewing the eclipse event in Ontario with anticipation. Toronto proceedings were referenced but details remained undisclosed.

St Inwald Jelfe Toronto Muttora W. B. Nickle Jolfa Wan Nickte Oltfeerd

Town Hockey League draws up schedule and captains named

The Town Hockey League announces a Saturday evening meeting to finalize team captains and the upcoming schedule. Captains listed include Toughn Gibbons and CanadiENS McDonald among others, with matches set from January through February and rules for substitution and period timing described.

Two Formor Brought Acton For Informant Within Three Days

Two elderly former residents, Mrs. Robert Bingham of Saule Ste. Marie and Mrs. Thomas Ebbage of Toronto, were brought to Acton for interment in Walrylow Cemetery. Both lived in Acton for years and were longstanding Methodist Church members. The pastor Charlow Hackett led funeral rites with warm community response and expressions of sympathy from family and neighbors.

Finlay Bedlow Acton Indwemont Walrylow Wid Robert Bingham Saule Ste. Maurie Thomas Ebbage Toronto Hoth Agton Methodiat Old Honn Charlow Hackett Church of God

Influx of Larus Expected to Hanal Ganada Survey

A general survey of Tinmiligration Prospecta atal of the wtp indicates increased inflax and probes into facilities and methods. Secretary B C Keh of the Canadian Department of Tonalyzation and Colonization reviews inspectional changes and the overall operation amid rising numbers and a forecast of further growth in March.

Méroh Wtp B.C. Keh Canadian Department ‘of Tonalyzation and Colonization

Patterson's Meat Market advertises wide meat selection

Winter time demands meat and Patterson's Meat Market offers beef pork lamb fish veal to meet demand. Full stocks and experienced cutting ensure value for money through the cold season.

Patterson's

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