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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 24, 1929
Page
4
Memorials list marriages deaths and local notices from Guelph area including Allan, Poole, Harmore, Anderson, Melvin, McLean with dates in January and locations such as Wallad Church and Guelph General Hospital. Names include Allan Acton Poole Harmore Anderson Melvin McLean and Wright.
Reports note power on at Arka Mne, a new skating rink in Creemons, and ongoing winter conditions. Municipal councillors were sworn in, Rev J W McBain to retire in June, Doris Dews' arm injury healing, and Trafalgar Townesp Council inaugural meeting held with Deputy Reeve Buck presiding.
A capacity audience at Gregory Theatre heard Agnes Macphail M P and A A G Bruyns discuss immigration in Canada. Bruyns a Wollander who settled above Georgetown spoke on why immigration is a malura, highlighting agriculture's clash with other sectors and urging strong farmer organizations to drive policy and growth. Miss Loman and P Joan, young Dutch arrivals, performed violin and piano during the meeting.
January 24 to February 13 auctions announced for multiple farms including Acton Rockwood Farm flock household implements hay grain and livestock. Names include J P Robert James Green Joln Richardson John Hilton and others scheduling sales of dairy cows, Yorkshire pigs, Clydesdales, journaled blocks and tools.
Entered Into Rest AARIOIE TINIY Obrlumhuain fat oeuerred at Obellentam on Sunday morning of Mrs. Wilbenheth Henry with two daughters and one son surviving. Mrs. Henry, daughter of George Walker, lived in Canada before moving to Chaeltenham. Funeral details noted with survivors. Another aged recipient, Mrs. Charles Kirkpatrick, died January 13 in Limehouse. She had two children, was United Church member, and funeral handled by Rev. L Méste-D. D. Interment Limehouse Cemetery with pallbearers and distant attendees listed.
Alexander D Parr a lifelong resident of Guelph died January 16 at Guelph General Hospital after a week with pneumonia. Born 1856 in Nelson Township he worked as a teacher and storekeeper, later farming near Willkeburg and employed at Daymond Motors. He married Milas Lowry of Mimosa and lived with his sister after bereavements. A Presbyterian and community helper, his funeral was held January 10 in Guelph with services in Mimosa.Resting in Guelph then Mimosa with pallbearers and a duet by friends.
A promotional piece touts Florida as a premier winter resort with sunlit days and lively nights. It highlights golf tennis lawn bowling riding motor boating turf bathing and other sports plus tropical ambiance and easy travel planning via Canadian National Railway agents.
An annual congregational meeting is announced for Ebenexst United Church on Thursday evening. The notice lists visitors from Darbyville and Viint Michigan, and mentions funeral arrangements for Ann Hitza Wright and related community condolences.
Neighborhood items report Mr George Eudora of Winonton Alta visiting relatives in Buffalo and Poronta while Mr George Wadger and Miss Young are hosts. Mrs Alfred Soper returns from a week with Otonds in Guelph. Miss Klare Freeman of Toronto spent the weekend here. The January Waiments Institute meeting is withdrawn due to convalescents. February social to be hosted by Alvin Fisher. Margaret and Wulfrid McDonald visit their brother W J McDonald. J C Melvin, longtime resident and veteran of the Pentan Raid, died aged ninety and was laid to rest at Norval Cemetery.
Funeral for Mrs. John Pagmore held at United Church with Rev. Donaldson officiating. Pallbearers named. interment in Rockwood cemetery. Also reports a Girls Institute debate at Table School with Doris Royce and others victorious, local visits, a new catalogue, and notes on icy streets and the Presbyterian church annual meeting.
Surveyors inspect Murra Cotta highway as King Soukvilly Construction Co plans work near Townsend's Hill. Local residents Mr. W. Tutlidge and Mrs. A. Wenry are mentioned along with road repairs and new quarrying activity. Notices celebrate Mr. and Mrs. Cavan’s 67th anniversary. Children’s health urged with Worm Exterminator product.
An article outlines travel options from various regions to California with diverted routes via Chicago and Union Columbia. It notes diverse entertainment parts and summer travel interest, urging readers to consult Canadian National Railway agents for fare details and accommodations.
Last week the Women's Institute met at Mim. Argo's home with strong attendance. Miss Slakey earns congratulations for her success at the Royal and Girls' Club Congress in Chicago. A quiet wedding occurred at the John McAlpine home as Jessie B married George Wright, with reception and social events following. Wishes and toastful messages from friends highlighted the evening, while other notes mention visits, gatherings, and community sentiment supporting the newlyweds and local families.
Notice to creditors of Jessie Isabella Benny of Erin Township and formerly Acton requests full names addresses and descriptions of claims with securities if any. Executors Predenick Norman Denny William Everett Denny and Arthur Bracinghammer of Acton Ont announce the estate will be distributed on February 20 1920 and will not be liable for unseen claims. Palmer, Acton Ont, solicitor at 310-3.
Creditors of John I Allan late of Erin Palmer Township must send their names addresses and details of claims to the solicitor. Executors will distribute assets after February 25 1920 and will not be responsible for claims not then noticed. Joan Allan and Chester Edwin Allan executors. WW Parmer Acton Ont solicitor.
The undersigned offers horses cattle and farm stock at public auction on February 5 1029 at 1 pm at the Erin Era Town Line farm near Acton Ontario. Items include registered Clyde Ware and Day Pilly horses Jersey and Holstein cows and heifers with calves at foot and bred stock, goats and other livestock, plus farm implements. Terms: cash or 10 month credit on approved notes. Bank of Montreal acceptable. Auctioneer Kerr Acton Ontario.
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