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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 11, 1923

Page

6

Loving memory of Mir. Daniel eid and mother at Glenwilllama

In loving memory of a mother and husband. Daughters recall Mir Daniel eid who passed away at Glenwilllama in January. They express deep grief for a life of love and care and pledge to remember him and their mother every day.

Reid Mir Daniel Eid Glenwilllama Mather Coan Lambert Kingston Whig Trafalgar Township Oakville James Andereon M. Conushaw United States

Local notes mention snow and sleighing fair weather

Brief items from Whe Arion Free Press note low snowfall general snow depth rising with good sleighing. Other items warn of Lent opening, farmers’ conference at O A C Guelph, Vestry and church events, municipal waterworks debates, and a frost capped week with zero temperatures.

Ontario dairy building opened at Guelph by Hon. Manning Doherty

The Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph formally opened the new dairy building and bottling facilities on Tuesday evening. Minister Manning Doherty presided, praising dairy industry growth in Ontario and noting the facility cost about four and a half million dollars. The gathering included delegates from the Ontario Experimenter Union and the Western Ontario Dairymen’s Association as students and staff toured the new departments.

Whitch Ontario Ontario Agricultural Allege Guelph Tuenay Manning Doherty Apabeultire Murkesu America Ontario Experimentér Union Weelern Ontario Dalrymen's Prot-Peny Atudentus Hom Hanning Doherty J. Alan Wallen jAnsvelation Priehy Hon Banning Falt

County Reeves and Deputy Reeves Form Halton Wellington Councils

A long list of reeves and deputy reeves across Wellington and Peel counties is given, naming members such as Acton George Barber and Georgetawi, with notes on their positions in Oakville, Erin Village, Guelph Township, and others. The article also mentions local civic events, a Women's Missionary Society meeting in Moorecroft, and snippets about local business and school activities.

Freere Nelson W. Irving- Reeve W. .J. Breckon Trafalgar W. H. Mardop Reave J. A. Johnstone Wellington County Arthur Village Henry Irving Reeve H. Beal Birkington Hutnett Reve Puslinch Hugh Toss W. H. Richards Vergus John Gregson Erin Village John Wilson Mount Forest Campbell Harriston F. Dale Cave West Garafraxa John Gerri Galedon—McDonald Wilson Albion—Rianpll Ee Taylor Bolton—Kennedy Have Port Credit Parkinaga

New Year class exam notes and local names listed

The Town and Country section lists students and teachers for Christmas examinations at Peacock School. Entries include Annie Airdrie Cornell absent, Constance Cornell mis - but noted, and many named students with points or honors such as Chester Swindlehurst and Lionel Cornel.

Pha Tollowlus Peacock Behoo Rees Kethel Aes -Cornell Constance Cornell H—Florence Swindlehurns Allan Marshall, Jr Bert Benwick Jean McEnary Hazel Marding Annie Annie Biome: Ioy. 4. * Dr TM Tour, Ik—Arnold McEney Jow Jr W—Peasho’ McEnery Martin Allan Hoy Hicks Gordon Hilllngsley Chester Bwindlehurst Lionel Cornel Kenneth Kirkwood Great Miller Jack Steen Florence Steen Vance Hillingsley Werth M.smith

Little Pearl Raknahaw Dies Aged One Month In Knatehbull

Pearl Raknahaw daughter of Mr and Mrs Caomsron Raknahaw of Knatehbull died Friday morning after a short illness. The funeral was held Sunday at the Friends Cemetery Rothwood with a large turnout. The bereaved family receives community sympathy. Mrs George Norrish died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs David Wilson home aged 87.

Little Pearl Ytamshaw Caomsron Raknahaw Knatehbull Mra David Wilson

Local election results and community notices published

In the Deputy race Sinclair won with 212 votes to Ferguson 196. Councillors elected were McIntyre 329 Hryan 295 and Graham 183. At Lonllo School Sinclair received all votes polled except two. The annual meeting of the Agricultural Society and Hortultural Society was held, with trustees re-elected. Various local arrivals, illnesses, and social events are noted.

Roove Sinclair Ferguson Mointyre G. Hryan Her W. Robertson T.J McCutcheon Robert van Norman Cooke John Cutting Guelph Mr. McArthur Damas Stovel Edmonton Jon. Blovel Stovel A Fitzmaurice Detroit Honp Holman Helen Barry Ndon al Po Barry Agricultural Sociery Toywo Hall Fresbyterlah Church Mra J. A. Little Wiek John Locker Edna Harlow Locker Ryo Conai Atroeu Waa Altixens W. M. Hineris Wood Mowllains Agricultural Department Junge Thaker North ‘Hattletown Husk Isaac Thaker John McFhalt Carmen Man Ann BlePhatt Walter Bernard Rogna Rélntivea A. Jangelemonus Miles T.anderson Vreelton Miae Clarke Woodstock Milroy Wcatt Mus Milroy Poultion Rows McPhail

Obituary notices for several Ontario figures

Obituaries report the deaths of Rev B C Tuitl and John Strachan along with local notices for Mrs Hansard and Mrs Tigkaard. Tuitl a veteran Methodist minister in Ontario areas including Acton and Port Perry died after illness at 87. Strachan of Guelph a longtime customs official and local entertainer died after a short illness. services to be held at Guelph cemetery. Also noted are tributes to Mrs Hansard and Mrs Tigkaard, detailing family ties and church roles.

B.C. Tuitl H.C. Prod bin Wits Klip Uwiry Ae Nyny Win Ona Uoola Nchtol Methodiat John Strachan Guelph Customs Department Strachan Ontario Arthur Street Donald Strachan Rockwood D.strachan Torenth Manse Gualph Heoc Acton Rtrachan Ferwus Efora Huey

Woodside School December Report Highlights Students and Play

The Woodside School publication lists student names and scores for December across classes, noting attendance. It also announces Gracie and May Bell Marks performing in News Hall, Ashton, on Friday January 12 in the comedy revue Which One Shall I Marry with tickets 25 and 50 cents plus tax.

Bros’ Noo 1 Gracie May Bell Marks Tews Hall Aaton Mudeville Spaier Pricea

Post Office Wastes Time With Odd Parcel Tricks

The article recounts attempts to fool the Post Office by parceling loose items to resemble ordinary mail. A postal inspector notes the frequent methods and how the ruse draws attention. A woman describes shopping habits via home remedies, avoiding temptation by mailing purchases sparingly.

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