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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
2
A garbled page lists memorials and obituaries for Marelagis Desthe and others, with entries for multiple individuals including ages and dates. It references memorials, funerals, and in memoriam messages, mentioning people such as Parker, Olive Gurah, Annie Wilden Renta, and Alfred C. Leueh, among others.
Local brief notes New Year reflections and weather remarks fill a page. Mentions January 1937 themes, public notices, and community updates touching on schools and local events.
An early report lists officials and candidates for multiple areas including Oakville Tal Mike Look, Brin Downhip Heave, Rin Village Reeke, Seramosa Townmit Troeve, and related positions. Names such as Gowdy, Cartan, and Benxi appear among candidates and councilors with unclear roles.
The obituary notes Celia Costello daughter of the late George Mud Word and widow of John Costello. Survived by her children including Moy Costello and Mise Dutty, with a large extended family. Funeral service held at St Joseph's Church and interment at Dublin Cemetery.
Local items report a highway accident killing a horse after a load shift near Acton. The Canadian Legion plans a February Wednesday supper at the Town Hall with General Gunn and other officials. Mayor Rea congratulates Harry Ree on retirement honor. Editor White thanks readers for support during illness and recovery.
A long community notice recounts a New Year gathering of Towtitutes in Dublin, with members attending churches, a hospital event, and a large audience. It lists officers, meetings, holiday activities, and local civic appointments, including council and police village trustees, plus social events at farms and homes.
A Grand Trunk Centennial excursion ticket from Portland to Philadelphia dated 1876 prompts a refund inquiry. The 22 year old ticket was never refunded, records show it remains part of Canadian National Archives.
A fragmentary article describes an international exhibit featuring renowned works from many nations. It highlights rare engravings and sculptures, noting the vast value of the collection and the impact of the display on viewers.
The text narrates a preacher visiting a house where a pie is judged as undercooked. The woman laments bad baking luck and seeks guidance from the preacher who praises a better effort. He remarks the flawed pie does not merit praise yet offers encouragement.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference addresses and names in a local notice or parcel ledger. It mentions Milton Heights Norval Dublin and Hornby with scattered alphanumeric tokens. The readable content suggests a municipal or property related note rather than a full event.
The excerpt presents a fragmented, cryptic scene in which a child asks a father why he is pale and tense. The passage lacks clear context or identifiable events, offering a blurred exchange that hints at concern and ordinary domestic dialogue.
A garbled historical clipping preserves names and phrases from a court scene with unclear actors. The fragment mentions a hospital and a patient, a figure named Mr Hugh Well Gelitn, and scattered dialogue about a bed, clothing, and a ride, all rendered in distorted handwriting.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a disruption or exam context with unclear references and quoted phrases. The text names students, a teacher, and phrases about testing but lacks coherent details or full identities.
An OCR damaged list shows student names and scores from Christmas examinations at Aston Public School. It includes Kathlean Molod, Katharine Hlowart, Teddy Alundon, George Mwiteer, and multiple classes and totals with various marks and identifiers.
Fragmentary dialogue reveals Theodora and Yvan wrestling with reform ideals and personal turmoil. Characters debate duty and love as past pressures resurface, while references to a hospital, a Coldet Report, and a winter churn the scene. The tone hints at a serialized drama with overlapping relationships and political reform motifs.
An old tale recalls Daniel Cummida living near the Ozarks and the choice to take a longer route around a washed-out gully. A wandering stranger quizzes him about the cost of distance and time, prompting Daniel to reflect on a distant future and the many hours spent in a year’s journeys.
Readable text shows a garbled transcript with phrases about fleeing and witnesses. The fragment hints at a courtroom setting with questions about an incident, a prison, and an accusation of theft or assault, but lacks coherent names or clear actions. The piece reads as an OCR damage slice from a legal proceeding.
The passage reads as broken OCR with garbled names and phrases. It shows disjointed dialogue about Antorpodod and Jits Tiaitifor, plus scattered moral commentary. The overall meaning is obscured and difficult to discern.
Special notices announce a large auction at Ena 10th Tayo Ona area near Wasa Amith with details unclear. Also a job notice seeks an Ad wenede of thy Village of Acton for 1027 and a card of thanks from Unqueway Townable. clerk notice dated January 47 109 with local governance references.
The notice advertises wages from six to eight dollars daily for garage work and related tasks. It mentions training in various crafts and invites readers to request an illustrated catalogue. The address appears as Kin Went in Toronto with a chartered school reference.
Affected listing describes a broad clearing auction at the lot 1, Cangoawlon Erin corner, with items from horses and cattle to farm implements and household goods. Several cattle, horses, pigs, tools, lumber, plows, and a two storey house are listed with owners and traits, sale date Friday January 7 1027 and credit terms noted.
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