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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1928
Page
4
On Friday, July 6, 1628, Isabella Kerr widow of William Moore, dies at Concan salon V. esquening Township. The record notes the ASN year and details of her late husband within a fragmented obituary entry.
Glorious wheat harvest near, farmers optimistic about crops. Maying 19 events loom as Acton's big sports day approaches. Toronto magistrates levy $50 penalties for reckless driving. Electric storm damaged a Main Street pumping station. Noel Allan, Oakville HS student, drowned at Port Carling. McArthur Construction near half mile of pavement on Guelph Kitchener road. Churches report brief services and gentle weather. Summer holidays widespread at resorts.
Neighborhood note lists students Yrom Jr and Price in trial promotions or exams, names various peers such as Monard Grant Wallach Swackhamer Dora Dennyton and Patricia Yarrop, and mentions teachers and possible promotions to grade levels. Data appears fragmented with multiple on trial notes and uncertain spellings of several names.
Citizens flock to Home gardens showing abundant rose displays labeled Queen of Flowers. Local school Children’s Trophy competition underway to win shield on cup base. Neighbors and farmers assist at the Glenart farm after the accident as a jury investigates Dr Roy A Stewart's death in Crewtons Corners.
A well attended Greenock No. 8 Erin picnic featured sports and a presentation to Miss Misa Gray, the teacher. The community praised her work with the Greenock Literary Society and presented an ivory clock and cut glass as thanks, followed by a pleasant picnic supper.
The Mittonle Lodge held a large Edgewood Park picnic on Saturday with an im- pressive turnout. Anniversary services at the Presbyterian Church featured Rev. A C Stewart of Acton delivering two addresses and music by the Inox Church choir. A Monday garden party under church auspices drew a wide crowd with varied entertainment by Jack Dansforth Syd Mayers Rogesyman Dro4 Chrissie Christophine Edith Carr and Frank's Orchestra. Notables include Mr Murray Dyer of Detroit visiting, and local residents Mr and Mrs Crist Mr Gilbert Kingsbury and Adles A Burrows from Dayton. Dublin Literary Society hosted a June 10 picnic at Dublin School with softball races won by Annie Kelly J Robertson Katharine McPhedran Elmer Ruddick Annie Black Earl Sayers Margaret Waldie Lawrence Gibbens Dilly McPhedran and Earl Sayers. Married Ladies Race Mrs George Somerville and Married Men's Race Geo Somerville led to a hearty lunch and good time.
Last Thursday evening the garden party at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Swackhamer drew a large, appreciative crowd. The program directed by Rev J L Caldwell featured piano solos soprano numbers readings vocal trios baritone pieces and select Limehouse choir numbers with addresses by Rev Gandler and Rev A C Stewart. A well stocked booth supplied refreshments and drew steady trade throughout the event.
Injuries suffered in a motor crash near Crawsons Comenm last week proved fatal for Dr. Stoy A Htswart who died at General Tosh in Guelph on Monday afternoon. The narrative notes his wife and two children mourn the loss while detailing his prior life and community ties. Also reported is the death of David Swackhammer of Limehouse after a paralytic attack two weeks earlier. He left a wife Mary and four daughters and two sons, with six of eight children noted as survivors.
A farewell gathering was held last Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Crawson in Peeltree. Friends from Prudence Cook and family presented a lamp and spoke fondly of her kindness and help as she prepares to move to Varonto.
The service at the home and at Churchill United Church was led by Rev. HW Caldwell with assistance from Rev. Mr. McLean of the Presbyterian Church. Many floral tributes reflected wide regard for Mr. Swackhammer, whose funeral ended with interment in the family plot at Churchill Cemetery.
Agricultural authorities in the western provinces report excellent wheat conditions across the prairie belt. Farmers sow 24,000,000 acres with an expected yield near 430 million bushels if no setbacks arise. last year produced about 440 million from 22.9 million acres.
Local notices recount a night blast near the pond that woke residents and sparked reports of explosive danger. Authorities trace the incident to a dynamite claim tied to a poaching dispute and warn against further activity as investigators pursue suspects.
A letter extols Gallagher's Indian Lung Remedy with Blood Purifier and Kidney Remedy. The writer claims the products cured a man suffering lung hemorrhages and emaciation after weekly doctor visits, now strong and working daily. The note urges readers to seek Gallagher's remedies from A. T. Brown.
Local services at Eden Milla Bundaya drew large crowds with Rev A C Stewart of Acton delivering sermons. Choirs from Inox Church Acton performed special numbers to warm reception. Several church buildings received improvements including a re shingling of the Presbyterian roof and front fence removal improving lawn appearance. Visitors from Toronto Laurel Shelburne Whitby and Montreal were noted along with local residents and staff changes at local banks and businesses.
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