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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
9
A fragmentary reminiscence questions a mother’s knowledge of a child, asking where the two urns and the heart that loved them reside. The voice reflects a memory of a brother and playmates, and a plea that a mother will understand.
Dr Worden of Acton visited town last week. Mrs Ida Phompnan of Toronto spent Uncoweel with friends. Wai Rey of Wingham called on old friends in town. Mr and Mrs Burtland Conover of Oakville spent Sunday with J J Vannatter. Mrs Young and Allan Jett left for Brugand for three months with relatives. A chimney fire at Mr Emmersons on Main Street North caused firefighters to extinguish it.
The annual vestry meeting at All Saints Church gathered January 14 to affirm church departments. Eld. Strowsger was elected People's Warden, Dr. Anthony named Rector's Warden, Dr. J. Short Lay Delegate to the Synod, and A. Burchill appointed Secretary-Treasurer for 1928.
Burlington brief items note Mraida El Heeksa returning from Guelph after three weeks with relatives. Mr and Mrs T Ellscock return from Windag and Detroit visits. The shoe repair business changed hands with Mr Trough ton taking charge. Caroline Street resident ALK Hunt buys Brant Street property formerly Ken Allen and moves in. The Howling Club hosts members and wives for a Monty evening with refreshments. Vickers J 1 appointed acting postmaster amid government recruitment for salary over 400.
Hamilton resident Pottonier rejoined managerial duties at the Bank of Connery while absent. Toronto-born Mrs Sinclair, formerly of Burlington, visits Hamilton General Hospice. Mrs Hanson and Mrs Tuck renew BCQUa connections in town. George Pratt of Pickering attends St John Church anniversary. Rev. Dougall from Oshawa visits, along with Dr Wills of Belleville.
The report lists numerous visitors and travelers from Galt, Victoria, Alberta, Toronto, and other places visiting relatives in Larollton, Retale, Baltinere, and nearby towns. It mentions council meeting entertainments and various local social movements during the weekend and following days.
In a dramatic 192 Hiarvey Monroe faces death when the counterweight of a bridge descends into the water. A passing pedestrian finally hears his shouts and rescue attempts begin as the weight rises and falls, while Monroe clings to a wet cement ledge awaiting a miracle.
A chaotic scene unfolds at Grand Central as Letty and her two brothers clash with gatekeepers while the journeying party argues over a failed elopement. Tensions rise as past-affairs, jealous temper, and a planned separation collide with a crowded station bustle.
A garbled OCR passage mentions terms like Teanen and Petenda with references to a place and people, but names and facts are largely unreadable. The fragment hints at a discussion of authority, power, and a possibly dramatic event without clear dates or outcomes.
Fragmented readable text references a dramatic ailment and a claimed remedy. It mentions pain misery and medical claims, with scattered names and places obscured by garbled OCR. The passage blends medical advertising and narrative of distress.
Fragmented OCR summary notes a community meeting with church and local figures, mentioning a grand committee, forestane, and several individuals including Mr W Stark and Superintendent foe Dtorasdtar. Died notices and obituaries are mixed withети.
Fragmented OCR text from a historical page references funerals custody judgments and legal proceedings with scattered names and places. It includes mentions of Christain rites and guardianship themes and various dates and people, though the garbled lines obscure clear events.
Dr J A McNiven physician and surgeon announces offices at corner of Downe Avenue and Isin Street Perry man block Acton Ontario. Graduate of Toronto University. offers account books bound and ruled neatly. address Wyndham Street Guelph beside Williams store.
The notice describes a Paris approved loess for garments of Titanate material used in housewear. It notes a paired collar and tight fastenings with a focus on sleeve fit and timing. A reference to material costing $4 per yard is included.
The readable lines describe a noisy scene with a party or protest element and scattered references to fronts, flights, and a meeting. Specific people or places are unreadable, but the tone suggests a local report with damaged text and unclear outcomes.
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