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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1923
Page
6
Fragments show marriage entries in Acton and nearby regions with names such as Hinkley Death Menyurial and Dejdgeor. Also listed are deaths and obituaries for McCullamon Warne and McGuticleon with dates in late June and early July across 1023 2024, noting locations Fergus and Erin township.
A patchwork of brief items notes the strawberry crop thriving, Dominion Day celebrations in Brampton and Acton, and frequent rain hindering hay. Local hiring, new houses under construction, and new uniforms for the Stangers football team appear alongside civic bylaws and society notices.
A new Motor Vehicles Act imposes parking requirements on highway vehicles with front and rear lights visible for a length of 200 feet. Milton hosts Dominion Day celebrations with a Brampton Week influence, including a Milton versus Bronte match won 6-3, concerts, and church services. Obituaries: long-time Milton citizen Mr. O. S. Nowns dies at home, survived by widow and eight children. funeral at Evergreen Cemetery. Richard Clark, prominent Guelph builder, dies at 72 after pneumonia, survived by eight daughters and two sons. Clark helped build the Methodist Church in 1876.
Matthew McCutcheon of lot 8, third line, Erin township, died Monday after a long illness. He was sixty eight, son of the late Thomann McCutcheon, husband of Nellie Mitchell, with two children Grace and Thomas. A thrifty farmer and church man, his funeral in Ewecton drew a large crowd.
Road and bridge accounts were approved at the latest sitting of the Nassa township council. Authorities discussed maintenance plans, funding allocations, and future projects for local roads and bridges.
Official results show Hony W. E. Haney leading Lieut.-Col. J. J. Craig Conservative by 1373 votes in the district. Municipal figures list road and bridge expenditures and adjournment of the council meeting in Erin Township and Clarksburg with various names and figures.
At Eequesing Court of Revision twelve appeals were heard. Five appeals were allowed and four withdrawn. many items include road work, grading, culverts, and taxes. Names such as Gowdy, Malauki, Heart, Brown, and Hollingrenn appear among resolving decisions and payments. The council adjourned to meet July 13.
A garbled report references Reva John Lindasy of Errth at Knox Church and Rev Stewart at Alban’s garden party. It mentions Fox Run Co entertainers in Acton and notes about subscriptions, a canceled Baton event, and proposed street improvements on Main Street and Bower Avenue with provincial highway concerns.
A frightened hiryman burst into court in a muddled scene asking which family member would die as punishment. The judge reassured him as a furyman friend later asked about the wife and daughter, who both survived. The tale ends with the judge noting the grim question is beyond his solving.
Local church events include a service led by Rev Henry Caldwell of Hamilton Conference, with greetings to attendees at Kichonezer Church. Prominent names and a promotional examination list appear, noting totals and attendees. The fragmentary text mentions entertainers, a Toronto event, and church leadership at Courgatewt with references to a Methodist pastor and election-like returns.
The Dominion ODay holiday attracted a large crowd to the Pron bytudan Church on Sunday with good weather and strong attendance. A concert was held Monday evening and the program received a favorable reception, though some details remain unclear due to OCR issues.
Fragmented OCR lists names and positions for a Loane School class roster plus faculty. Entries include Lucinda OGratt, Bethel rat, Mary Moldachorn, Vivian Wie pele, George Graff, Leona Waller, Wilfred McEachorny, Barbara Gurbrit, Ren atta Waller, Ted Harrap, Wille Murrop, Therme Graft, Huly I Murray, Benny on trial, and others with junior and senior lines and on trial notes.
A Suny program recounts promotions at Ban nockburn School with students advancing from Junior IV to Senior IV and teachers, followed by a very pretty wedding ceremony at a township home. Evelyn Wilkinson oversees the event as the marriage of Seal Victoria to Harold T. Grittin is solemnized by Rev. William Havant with a dresser of plants and carnations, a Paris gown, a platinum ring, and a bride escorted by her father. The couple plans a wedding breakfast and trips to Leamington Detroity Buffalo and Niagara.
Local notes describe Atuad work and a lively June wedding for Mina Mary McCane and Jin Guelph, officiated by Reverend Abraham. Guests include Mr and Mrs J Brown and Mr Gamble, with hopes for happiness and a renewed home life. Cynthia Crippa reports recovery from Guelph General Hospital.
A crowded season note from Limehouse recounts visits by Mr T Gowdy Mrs Gaowdy and Mr Reynolds of the O A C Guelph to Limehouse and Norval. Post holiday gatherings include Basil LePotdiven of Toronto and numerous local and Toronto guests at Mrs Mullere and Mr Me Meere’s home. Mrs Merritt and children visit Georgetown. Miss Hagel Howard returns home from Lynden. a High Park Sunday School event adds to holiday memories.
Local residents fare for summer travel and alumni activities as Mr Robert Thatcher and Mr Thos Haerringa head to Southampton and Regina while Mrs Emily eradpata HWuree visits Hamilton with family. Alumni praise Rev John Little for moving to Carries Church as July 19th dedication event set with Rev M F Stowart and Rev H W Muckhorson among speakers at Eramog Church.
Milton items report funerals for G. Hower and Deacon and family trips, plus July church services across Methodist and Presbyterian congregations. Local events include Milton Sunday School exercise, plow fair at Burlington Head, and a storm impact update with school and town disruptions.
Toronto visitor Miss Myrtl visits Terra Cotta for holidays with Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Thompson. Pupils present a bouquet to their teacher Miss BD NoeCollun. Mr Jerank Rogers of Toronto assists with a recognition for Miss EL Stuck of Chesley. Brampton juniors defeated by our ball team. Mrs. Doughs delivers sermon at Methodist Church. Dr. injury update: two fingers nearly severed. doctor hopeful for full recovery.
A string of minor offences and fines from Milton Acton and surrounding towns. Robart Mitchell and Habord Mitchell faced charges for intoxication and unlawful acts with fines around 200 dollars. James Batlantinn and others were fined for intoxication and related breaches. A young farmer was cited for bottle possession and the case against James Clark ended without evidence. A Guelph man, W Robinson, paid a fine for using a spotlight while driving.
A historical fragment describes a rural church scene where a preacher laments sparse attendance. A janitor and local men debate a neighbor who paid ten cents daily to herd cows, noting cows come home of their own each night and the ten cents were saved by the feed trough.
A garbled OCR fragment shows Teltdla Allee reading aloud to a kitten in a chair while a parent questions the activity. The dialogue includes garbled phrases and misread words suggesting a fairy tale moment from a home setting with a child and pet.
A garbled local narrative recounts a Cleveland nun visiting Vginty in England and a beadle who confronts a resident after a group loyalty dispute. The tale blends odd phrasing and unclear events, noting a moment of punishment and a warning to keep hidden burdens at home.
In Derbyshire lore, Fitzherbert, famed for horse breeding, owned about sixty mares and ran a herd business. He believed practical farming experience mattered, noting the era’s trust in skilled trades and honest dealing in agriculture and horse-related ventures.
Readily designed skirts appear in varied styles by a top firm noted for quality craftsmanship and fashionable cuts. The offer highlights durable fabrics and a focus on contemporary silhouette.
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