Recollections of Acton from 1897 in Free Press extract
A 1897 Acton reminiscence notes tax rate in mills, receipts at an Inwn-social total 48.65, and mentions a strawberry crop outlook. Postmaster Matthews tended fruit farms during a Monday fire drill night. A farewell social honored Rev. Howell and family with music and addresses. Jubilee Day planned at Mr. and Mrs. Hennett’s home. Hattie A Vannatter married Ira B Vannatter on June 20. Browns and Matthews returned from a week touring, with Hamilton and Niagara Falls visited. stepson Jacob Ryder noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Stalker
Matthews
Nature
Mr. Howell
Thomas Hennett
Erin ‘Township
Hattie A
Ira B. Vannatter
Matthias Vannatter
A. T. Brown
J. C. Matthews
Hamilton
Niagara Falls
Jacob H.ryder
James Ryder
Steinberry Prices Down and Mixed 1927 Gazette Records
The July 1 1827 Free Press issue notes Steinberry price declines for reagainable figures. James Wilds of Gloversville N Y visited relatives in the old Howell. Pte Robert Dunbar won tent pegging and soldiers walking race at Long Branch camp. Thieves stole most of John Lister’s poultry flock. Colonel Charles Lindbergh flew over Acton en route to Ottawa in the Spirit of St Louis. Canada’s diamond jubilee observed with three days of festivities. Moore Harvey wedding in Acton June 20 1927. Janet Smith Henderson dies June 24 1927 in Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wilds
Gloversville
N.Y
Old Howel
Robert Dunbar
Long Branch Camp
John Lister
Narsigaweya
Akles
Ottawa
Chas. A. Lindbergh
Acton
St. Louis
Canada
Jersey and Holstein Cattle and Farm Equipment Auction
Public auction on July 6 1947 at 2 o'clock at the Nelson farm three miles south of Milton. Items include Jersey and Holstein cows and heifers, one Holstein bull, veal calves, hogs, oats and seeds, farming machinery, harnesses, a cream separator, a gas engine, and assorted furniture and tools. No reserve as the farm is rented and the proprietor is leaving for England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Prosser
of- Nelson
Milton
Ds.t
Jersey
York
Timothy
Lucerne
Chrysler
H.P
The Book of Job study on righteousness and suffering
An analysis of the Book of Job examining its antiquity and settings Uz in the Arabian desert and the pastoral roles of Moses. It argues Job’s historic reality and the problem of righteous suffering, stressing repentance and faith in Christ over self righteousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Job
Abraham
God
Almighty
Jehovah
Moses
Egypt
Israel
Arabia
Arabian Desert
Palestine
Epirates
Aram
Ezek
Jorg
Jesus
Satan
Lord
Christ
Nox
Ivo
Etr
Phil
Matt
Estate Sale In Acton For Samuel McCron Dies
Public auction July 8 1947 at Acton Ontario to sell a Dodge 1941 pickup Oster pipe threading machine ladders tools and pipes plus a 10 room brick dwelling with hot water heat lot 66 by 132 feet. Real estate requires a 10 percent deposit and 30 days to balance. Following sale Florence MceCrow offers oak dining room suite beds piano and more furniture. Proceeds go to the McCron estate. auctioneers Hindley and Elliott. Residential and solicitor contacts provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. McCron
Actoe
Halton
Main and
Mill Street
Acton
Dodge
Vilage
of-Acton
Florence
M. MceCrow
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Free Press
Moore-Harvey
Mary H
John Harvey
John L. Moore
E. Moore
Exquesing
Henderson
General Hospital
Guelph
Janet Smith
Jas. Henderson
Jersey and
Holstein
R. R. Ford
Milton Welding
Mill’ ST
EA Bags
WM. Shulman
Free Press Office
Toronto
Ontario
Department OF Highways
Geo. H. Doucett
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