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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1923
Page
6
A jumble of obituaries and notices reports deaths and marriages in Canada. It records the death of Hubert Davey at 660 King Street East Hamilton aged 69, and several marriage notices including Mina Mary Archibalt of Toronto. Other names and places appear in broken form.
Ripening cherries and other harvests mark the week as berries sell in town and potatoes and green peas return to home fare. Knox Church garden party, Acton Orangemen, and a church road repaving project are listed along with highway work on the Acton to Crewsons Corners route.
Readable items include a community garden party at Robertson’s with entertainers and egg anecdotes, a Georgetown June wedding, a Brampton court speed fine, Will of Dr. J F Uren assets, storm damage surveys, and a Knox Church garden party with a varied open-air program and notable attendees.
The article describes a mechanical system used by the United Btazen Mxchequer to wash dirty banknotes. Notes are cleaned in soap, scrubbed, kneaded in cold water, and ironed. The device uses copper rollers and heated stages to dry and press the notes, reclaiming thousands of dollars annually.
The Creditvale ladies’ basketball squad won the Brampton tournament defeating several two to three year old teams. Acton and Campbellville were among opponents with Campbellville taking a 10-2 win. A celebratory homecoming featured a silver trophy presentation and community honors.
The Acton public and outside schools report the top performers after the entrance examinations. Names include Gwen L Maddock and H Gordon Huffman among Acton pupils, with Oakville pupils led by Ive Radbury winning county honors. Certificates will be mailed to those who passed early in August.
A listing of Fall Faire dates for 1923 across many towns and regions. Dates span September into October with fairs in Georgetown Grand Valley Oakville Markham Toronto Woodbridge and others. Exhibitors and visitors are noted for multiple locations.
Local update notes Mr Jam Steinger visiting with Mr and Mrs C McKeown and family of Acton Me PF Dennison on the block as part of the day’s events.
Two valuable horses owned by John Reod and Austin McCutcheon were instantly killed in the pasture fold during a severe electric storm that week. "Corrye Bourdin" Hor ton’s home horse, with them, miraculously escaped. Mia Kole Rack and Mise Wilma Talbot are home for holidays from Ontario and Guelph respectively.
The report notes the large attendance at the funerals of Mr. Matthew McCutcheon and Mrs. William Warmergat. Farmers indicate good hay yields stored from recent cuts. W. Watson of Orton visited locals, and road work continues with more needed after heavy rains washed gravel from stone roads.
Farmers harvest work fills the district during this period. T F McHugh formerly of Hornby and now in the area attends the annual church parade at Acton. Mr and Mrs John Boyd visit Hornby friends. Sympathy extends to the Watts and Warne families after the death of Mrs Wm Watts last Wednesday.
A Saturday outing at Blue Springs Park featured races games and recreation with No 8 school winning both boys and girls baseball. A large lunch was shared as Knox Church Sunday School Acton held its annual picnic nearby with several local residents visiting friends and family.
D M Gowdy named athletics supervisor at Grimuby Beach. May Howard returns to Lynden after resignation. Local residents John Kennedy, Mrs C Smith of Guelph visiting and socializing with Gowdy family. Flume repair by Toronto Lime Co. follows tannery bed breach. Various trips and visits noted among Guelph and Coldwater residents. Clarence Follett injures shoulder while helping with hay.
In the Surrogate Court Matter of the Estate of Henry Havern late of Baquesing Ontario. Notice is given that all persons with claims against the estate must deliver details by July 14 1923 to the Administrator's solicitor. After claims are verified administrators will distribute the estate among entitled parties and claimants not notified may not be held liable for distribution. Dated Milton June 23 1923.
Orange Lemon or Lime Crush offered in three flavors as a home refreshment. Vanilla Marshmallow advertised at 25 cents per pound, Rogers brand marshmallows 40 cents, Saturday Treat 29 cents. Weekend chocolates include Jellies, Caramels, Nougats, Creams and Peanut Clusters with a Saturday Special 32 cents per pound. Ice cream selections and sodas promoted for relief from fatigue with in-store parlors and sundae options.
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