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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 10, 1929
Page
6
The column lists multiple death notices and weddings including memoryal and marriage rites. Entries name individuals like Aletha Yi Marriauen and MABEL DENNIS-ASH, plus locations such as Exing Township and Melo Township, with dates in 1900s to 1920s and ages given in several cases. The notices reflect localized church and community records.
A string of small town items from Burlington and nearby: Judge Moore holds Juvenile Court session. new councils take up year’s work. recall of quaratine cards for mumps and chicken pox. winter weather affects travel and church attendance. Alderman Victor LaPontaine named youngest in Guelph. Frances Nickawa the Cree entertainer dies in Vancouver. Mayor Rolwon earns a fourth term. Rev Poole begins sermons on Joseph. Lincoln quote on renewing trust in God. George Blorey shares 1028 Development Number of the Saps katoon Glar-Phoenix.
Mrs Benton and Aunt Jane discuss household missteps after Mrs Benton's absence. Jane laments errors in shopping and cooking while Mrs Benton asserts she will take patterns from Raven and change habits, insisting true management lies in prudent choices and consistent home routines.
Neighbors note Mrs Audray Metber and Mills Florence Weber of Waterloo spent New Year at Min Peter Myrutison’s home. Albert Kirk of Yorgata visited John Menechiles. many attended Mirna McMenney’s mineral at Glenwiliamo. John Givens was ill ten days with influenza. Kilinlater’s funeral at Glenqw Midinw marked second family death since November. Funeral for Mrs George Rogers held. Dan Campbell ill with influenza but improving.
In a long isolation, Madeline endures a deep wound of heartbreak and guilt. Her mother supports her as she confronts pain, loneliness, and spiritual reflection. Madeline’s resolve grows, inspiring friends to face their own struggles with the motto Die strong and of a good courage.
An essay from Berlin blames the automobile for dowdy women and costly clothes. It argues motor travel demands simple dress and washable fabrics while possible wardrobes are constrained by travel dust and expense. The piece warns that fashion disruptions may mirror social shifts and engagements.
A misty night sets the scene as a picket challenges an approaching force. The colonel orders identification while the guard insists he is just practicing, revealing tensions and confusion at the outpost.
Obituary notices recount Lavina Mallantine Moore of Arthur and London longtime resident of Limehouse and well known in church circles. She leaves three daughters and several sons with funeral at Limehouse Presbyterian Church. Also reported are the deaths of William Henry Tuck at Oakville and Lemuel West of Erin Township with details of family survivors and funeral arrangements.
In a chemistry class a gold piece resists acids until nitromuriatic aqua regia dissolves it. The teacher compares royal water's mastery over gold to the sinful heart resisting many forces, stating only Jesus Christ's blood can purify the soul from sin.
Stewart Miller of Georgetown won first prize in the Ontario Department of Agriculture essay contest and joined fellow Junior Farmers on a four day Toronto Royal Winter Fair tour. The group toured farms, factories, Parliament Buildings, and city offices, with banquets from Eaton and Robert Simpson Co. and visits to Union Block Yards and Massey plant illustrating farm to factory links and cooperative effort.
Fragmentary OCR describes an event organized by local authorities with youths involved. Details are garbled but suggests a planned movement or action, with references to a trade day and a notable but unclear outcome.
In Chicago the tale follows a wife who praises a husband seen as a model. Friends swap quips about Grace and a devoted, selfless spouse who never complains, helps at home, and pleases his wife, while the wife muses on flaws and the cost of living up to such devotion.
A man staying at a major Edinburgh hotel ordered water and an apple at breakfast as a prank. The waiter brought a bill listing breakfast, drink, bread, and other items, with the total labeled in a comically garbled way.
Mr Ladidah announces he will enter his dog Fido in the upcoming dog show next week. A friend asks if the dog will win and Mrs Ladidah replies that Fido may “mitt some nice pee” but is unlikely to take the top prize.
An OCR note lists public health tips for children including milk and water intake, sleep with open air, regular toilet habits, teeth brushing, baths, hand washing, keeping nails clean, covering coughs, staying away from shared items, and not spitting, aiming to improve habit and health with accessible guidance.
Public auction advertised by JF Zonewyson to be held January 26 1920 at 1 30 pm on Lot 24 Becong Line near Acton. Listing includes dairy cattle Holsteins Jersey crosses beef cattle full details of individual animals with due dates and breeding history, plus 20 ewes and lambs and 4 month old lambs. Terms 70 dollars per lot with 10 months credit on approved notes. Auctioneer Q J Kere Acton.
Lake Huron Balt herring two pounds for 25 cents and cod and plaice fillets offered. The ad promotes a deep sea Connecticut style pickles pint jars and urges patrons to compare prices. It notes fish and chips on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 30 to 12 00 at the Cosy Dining Room run by J. M. Savage.
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