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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
3
A garbled reminiscence describes Johnny Wren and a jolly couple Emma Ellen Glossop and Mary Wren finding shelter in a worn house. They encounter broken furniture and a recovering home as they settle for the season under a cherry limb and a creaking door.
In a tales from 1867 Jamestown Ohio a field demonstration of reaping machines sparked a legendary contest between William N. Whiteley and Benjamin H. Warder. Whiteley launched a dramatic display ripping a reaper through the field after unyoking horses, while Warder proposed a joint venture ending with a price split and industry consolidation.
A collage of misquoted lines from Terence Sterne and others, with garbled phrases and broken attributions. The text riffs on wisdom, fame, divinity, and fate, including garbled references to Shakespeare Addison and Euripides, all presented as a rough excerpt.
A streetwise newsboy named Jimmy works a crowded car selling papers as a conductor calls out routes toward Fourth Street. An old gentleman questions Jimmy about life and earnings while Jimmy’s younger brother needs support. the scene ends with Jimmy heading toward Court Street as dusk falls.
A reminiscence recalls a May Day prank where two brothers left improvised broadaxes on neighbors doors as gifts. The joke backfired as the Claffeys and Damons reacted with indignation. The tale ends with the family revealing the prank and the neighbors’ quiet forgiveness.
An elderly narrative recalls a grandfather’s axe made in BhefMield England, a tool gifted to the family for generations. The blade and handle endured through decades, storms, and a busy rural life, passed from great‑grandfather to father and beyond, prized for its sharp edge and steady work.
Crystal Mason of Mirror Street recounts a chaotic maze incident at a Jacksonville shop. A stray cat wandered into the mirrored maze, causing a stampede as reflections multiplied and dozens of felines crowded the glass walls. A sudden exit sent the cat fleeing to a nearby street.
A distorted speech fragment recalls a wedding anniversary at an event in Dash villa with Deacon Kendrick. Neighbors and friends share memories while a long dinner and candling are described, highlighting a tradition of conversational exchanges and playful remarks among attendees.
Oakville residents share summer plans with Clement and infant on Palmer Avenue while others visit Quebec and Europe. Local officials cite a farm building permit worth 10837 and a divine service planned with Orange Lodge members at Capial Church. Community figures, meetings, and celebrations noted including Old Boys and Girls Union events and cemetery projects with staff praised for organizing the Milton celebration.
Mr Fred Watson Jr spent holidays in Munkoka while Miss Zella Elliott returned from Buffalo for the week. E W Williamson visited Kala Muskoka over the weekend. St Luke’s Choir planned a picnic at Yunlinch Lake on Saturday afternoon. John Wray of Wirdeor renewing town acquaintances. Bin A Smith and family holidaying at Port Bover for a month. I D Hamilton moved to Aylmer to take up farming. Rev Geo King and H A moved into the Parsonage. Mayor and Mrs E A Harte returned from a two week trip to Atlantic City Philadelphia and New York. H A Foster retired after a Michigan trip visiting Mayville Westario and other places. No hockey games in Halton County League due to rain. Carten-Win, Biddieford and Andy Whetham motor trip to North Bay and Cochrane for holidays. John Switzer of Nelean village fell from hay wagon fracturing ribs. receiving medical care. In jewellery store mishap at W Connor Brant Errest a wall case toppled, causing damage to a showroom. Dominion Day flag raised July 1 at Mrs Frank Cotter’s home. the original flag pinned for the occasion. Mr and Mrs W W Date of Janesville renewing appointments in Halton County. He previously taught at Nelson Millage and Valerrie, now owner of Jonesville Music College in Janesville Wisconsin.
Mr Henry Alart of Port Caribog noted as vice fiende in town during Mr and Stra. ICL Creetian spent the holiday with relatives at Kingaton. Mr ATL Apeight ill for weeks, improving. Dr Proud and De Ba examined. Mrs T J Moore of Kitchenar visited her son Me J M Aloore. Mrs Wim deatmeur of Konaatt visited her father Mr W E Willton. Blas Myrtin Sitlock of Brampton and Muck family with sister Aira. Min 1 I Mackay of Troquola Kalle holiday with binator. Mr and Aire Ceylon Hurth and son of Elora spent Sunday at home of Mot rteanyin. Mrs Chau Davie Jr and family visited Whithy last Sunday to see their winter. Mrs Fal Harley and brother Albert Lepancals visited Pronton and Owen Sound over holiday. Members of Credit Tadgoma F A M Georgetown motor to Union for Presbyterian service. Gevorgstown Methodist Church members toured Mile Creek on Dundon Highway July 1 for annual pleple under the bridge. Mrs Wallcott of Minneapolis and Mrs Hugh es of St Titul, with Ms Mary Winsn of Toronto, visited week end with Wilsons. Mr Just completed Ontario College of Education year and will teach at Dundas High School. Citizens report power beads raided last week. chanco bloom stolen, lawn imagery damaged. Botice Court will follow repeat acts.
Augustus Hare and his mother faced three would be intruders as a train departed a station. One man entered the carriage but the others lingered on the platform. A tassel swung by the occupants distracted the assailant and the train halted as keepers reached the guard’s box and the threat was controlled.
A heated Irish and Italian clash leads to a duel over insult and money. Each man draws from a pack with a death card. the Irishman shoots himself in a small anteroom, to the horror of onlookers.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a distressed figure pleading for relief as a loved one battles illness. The scene centers on a tense exchange about treatment and enduring pain, with a somber mood dominating the brief moment captured.
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