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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 15, 1925
Page
6
Notice lists fees for births marriages and deaths with charges per line for poems and memorial cards. The schedule assigns Births 0s, Marriages 50, Deaths 0c and memorial cards 0s with extra lines for poems.
Notices record the marriage of Mary Culp Willson of Georgetown Ontario to Dr. Frederic Earle Dodds of Westlock Alberta on January 4 1925 in Calgary with Rev Bingham officiating. Also death notices report Nell Gillies at her home in Waqunesing January 10 1926. Lucille Wielding Grisch at Harriston December 31 1924. James Matthews Acton Postmaster at Acton January 10 1926. and a memorial for Mrs Daniel Reid who died January 1921.
A collage of local items includes mentions of Wentworth County Council appointing a new member, municipal elections overseen by R E Mills of Blora Expressa, and reminders to renew subscriptions. Reports note Acton Hydro Commission decisions, town hall and government building memorials, and remarks on civic efforts and community slogans.
Mr H H Holmes veteran railway employee of fifty three years is honored by Sir Henry Thornton with a lifetime unlimited pass on Canadian National Railways. The award christens his long service with best wishes as a regional call is reported and a concert date at the Women’s Institute is noted for February 25.
The issue notes the resignation of Mrs Harrington from the Elliott Home in Guelph after twenty years, and reports Streetaville Council election results with Councillors choosing honor over pay. It also covers the Oslo capital name change, a 33rd wedding anniversary in Norval, Halton Farmers Club officers, new fire insurance rules, and the Week of Prayer services.
The report notes a surge in tea consumption and a sharp price rise. It cites a 1 024 thirty mine million pounds figure and suggests prices could reach one dollar per pound. It calls tea the cheapest beverage sourced from water.
Dan Mengis and Archie McIntyre of Winniper file a case against their brother John McIntyre and their mother. They plan to attend a furniture manufacturers convention at Kitcheners. Both Mengis and McIntyre work in the western furniture business.
Mr and Mrs Heathr McLean missionaries on furlough in Canada since September sailed from St John New Brunswick on the 9th via Liverpool and Burmah to resume their labor in southwest China Yu Naou province Their daughter remains in Toronto to begin studies.
Residents of Bannockburn prepare for the Bannockburn Institute gathering to be held January 21 at the home of Mia Wilson Wiley on Acton Crossroad. Snow shoveling has helped keep roads passable after recent heavy snowfall.
Rev Mr Douglas of Norval will preach at Ebenezer Church next Sunday and administer sacraments both there and at Aberfoyle with the Aberfoyle service in the evening. A meeting at Brookeville Township Hall discussed the church union. The Nas Hagawoya area gains $20,000 preferred shares with 10,000 common, while Paul Lowla was treated after an axe wound to the face. Voting on church union to begin soon at Nassagaweya Presbyterian and Campbellville churches. Rev Casamore of Delhi to preach on the Nassagaweya circuit on Sunday the 26th with Ebenezer morning and Aberfoyle evening.
The report describes a wagon mishap when a horse team spooked by a falling icicle hit the wagon near Eden Mills. It covers injuries to Andrew Howat from a collie bite, ongoing church union votes, and local notices including ice harvests and community happenings in Rockwood and area.
A report from Kitchener states Gordon Gallagher, previously before the court, was found guilty of violation of the Ontario Traffic Act and fined one thousand dollars with costs. A separate charge for breach of the Highway Traffic Act remains in process.
About forty neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. George Somerville’ s Mill Pond Road home on a MarchTuesday evening to extend wedding wishes as Miss Somerville, a bride elect, nears marriage to Mr. Dougald Kennedy. Gifts included a mantel clock and electric table. remarks praised friendship and neighborliness. Donations to the Children’s Aid Society followed with multiple households contributing food and various items.
The article warns that many people overuse close work tools and harm their eyes. It urges readers to assess eye conditions and seek guidance, promising information on proper practices to prevent strain.
A W Smith, optometrist at 120 Upper Wyndham Street in Guelph, marks 26 years of practice offering vision care and eye examinations to the community.
The News of the World reports Beardmore & Co will supply Atholl steel houses in Acton as part of a public housing push. The scheme, backed by the Minister of Wealth and Housing Corporation, features steel wall sections and preservative treatment for low cost construction.
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