Drowning Narrowly Avert ed at Fairy Lake and Brampton Lacrosse Star Dies
Drowning was narrowly averted at Fairy Lake when Melvin Hall fell from a bridge and Jock Holmes and Allan Blrimess helped rescue him. Brampton lacrosse veteran George Sproule, famed Murphy Memorial Trophy winner, died during an operation in Toronto General Hospital. A Sunday concert by Acton Citizens Band drew rain but a strong program impressed attendees. Knox Church Women’s Missionary Society met with a talk from Rebecca E. B. Spring and a tea on the lawn followed by hymns. Hugh Mann of Fergus died after a vehicle collision near Guelph, prompting an inquest. he was a rising lacrosse talent and beloved by local sport circles.
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Pairy Lake
Melvin Hall
Jock Holmes
Allan Blrimess
Jack
Fairy Lake
George Sproule
Atar
Lacrose
Brampton
Toronto General Hospital
Canada
Brampton Excelsiors
Helen
Beatrice
Margaret
Acton
Wandmaster
B. Mason
Old Hundred
Land of Liberty
Golden Gate
Knox Church
Women's Missionary Society
A. J. Murray
George Murray
WW. Allen
W. Thompson
Annie Somerville
Rebecca EB. Springeru
Weaven
Lizzie Orr
Hubert Mann
Fergus
Hugh
Guelph- Hamilton
Freeston
Guelph
Donald McKinnon
Dowling Avenue
Toronto
Hopper
Waterdown
St. Catharines-Perguy Lacross
Vergus Thistle
Mav. O. MacDonald
St. Andrew's Provdylerian Church
Duncan Littlefull
Hughie Munn
Munn
Lorne Campbell
Austin Toott
Frank Ibbotson
Pred Smyth
Rowe Magwood
Walter Henderson
Helsyde Cemietery
Acton Beats Guelph in Slugfest Victory in Fanless Crowd
Acton toppled Guelph 7 to 3 at home as Bob Cooke and Bill Waterhouse led with power, including two home runs and multiple triples. Tyler and Norm Morton provided key run support while Lefty Hammond finished the win. Guelph matched with singles but errors aided Acton’s late scoring surge.
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AQTON
Guelph
Acton
Bob Cooke
Bollamacks
Peacocks
Bill Waterhouse
Bob Anderson
Terry
Fred Waterhouse
Norm Morton
Tyler
Lefty Morton
Feld
Nerous
Adén
Mfth
Will Waterhouse
Red Waterhouse
Bil Waterhouse
Bud" Morton
Robinson
Cooke
Haddon
Walters
Norm
Mr. Cooke
Hammond
Kaine
Manning
Anderson
W. Waterhouse
Waterhouse
N. Morton
Ridley
R. Morton
Cooky
Morton
Lehman
V. Robinson
Holloway
Jefeon
Tuns
Batterles
Sammond
Beare
Jonings
Nou
Chisholm
Milton
Hewer
Acton Juveniles Sweep Bronte and Milton in Baseball
The Acton Juveniles defeated Bronte 11 to 6 on July 11 behind pitcher Percy Eliott and 3-for-4 hitting by Rod Ryder. They edged Milton 4 to 3 on July 15 with Eliott fanning eight, then beat Milton 4 to 0 on July 17 as Exzard and strong Acton pitching shut down the Dodgers. Remaining games include Chakville, Oakville, and Bronte as Acton aims for top league standing.
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Bronte
Percy Eliott
Acton
Rod Ryder
Eliott
Leatham
Woods
Pollock
Osborne
Phumerfeldt
Milton
Hector Lambert
Ryder
Olarge
Ditterles
Beard
Andrews el- Hott
Yambert
Juventia
Chistine Milton
Exzard
Mickey Nolmes
Lambert
Don Ryder
Acton Boys
Shored
Mickey Holmes
Vector Lambert
Warny Lambert
Holmes
Esarnt
Andrews
Free Area Approved for Halton Cattle Plan
Over two thirds of Marion cattle owners signed petitions backing a Free Area proposal tied to the Federal Searh of Animals Branch. Similar support is seen in Northumberland where 100 percent signed, with Maltan counts expected to finish the canvass this week as Live Stock Improvement Association groups push the Restricted Arena Plan.
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Halton
Uie
Live Stock Improvement Association
Federal
Searth of Animals
Marion
Northumberland County
Dhls
Prince Bdiward
Prince Edward
Northumberland
Maltan
Fatal injuries from crash and local sports notes dominant
Charis Tebow of Guelph dies from injuries after a two week old car crash into a telegraph pole. driver Perdinand Hauck faces reckless driving charges as inquest is ordered. Other items include a Guelph road collision, Will Rogers comedy at Gregory Theatre, and Georgetown Brampton league batting figures with Jack Powers horse parade and a Milton golden wedding anniversary for David and Kenney.
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Charis Tebow
Guelph
Perdinand Hauck
Will Rogers
Gregory Theatre
Hilarius
Walter B. Pitkin
Will
Mick
Jt Ropers
Trie
Milan
David Kenned
Milton
Charles Kenney
New York City
Kenney
Lfe
Atuilt
Ontario
Mira
Henry
Clarkson
David Kenny
Acton
Mr. Kenny
Ireland
New York
Milton Preased Brick Co
Local Injuries and Accidents Highlight Town News
Basil Mellon suffered a severe left foot crush at Lambton when his foot was caught between a rail and a tie, breaking and cracking bones. At Acton fair directors meeting, prize lists were revised and funds raised for homes classes and other departments. Five women injured in a Fergus crash near Orangeville when two cars collided. Anne Campbell thrown through windshield and others scattered along the road. injuries treated locally. Ross Robertson, Orangeville lacrosse player, found drowned near Melville Pond after a fishing trip. aged 26, survived by parents, remembered for loyalty to Melville teams and lacrosse career.
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Acton
Martin Fergus
Orangeville-Fergus
Afiss
Anne Campbell
Gals Girls’ Training School
R. Waler
East Garafrain
Brown
Galt
Orangevie
Noy Pierce
Orangeville
Fergus
Melville Pond
Ross Robertson
Jease Robertson
Hoarst
Dutterin
Melville Trout
Nassaegaweya Assists Acton Fair at Township Meeting
Accounts passed by Naangaweya Township Council show expenditures for supplies printing and postage plus a grant to Acton Fall Fair Directors. The council approved moving utility poles and charging private individuals for stone crush usage. Budget items include road relief and a large road voucher total.
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Naangaweya
Acton
D. Edge
Soldiers’ Memorial
J. Marshall
W. Moffat
Ken
Coxe
Forbes Bros
Dr. Jack
J. BP. Kitching
F. Rinehart
Bell Telephone
Acton District News Reports Parade Winners and Events
The Orange parade at Oakville featured the Country School House float entered by Actor L. O. II winning the silver trophy. Acton Orange Lodge and Loyal True Blues participated in the parade. A birthday party honored Mrs. J. W. Leslie with family attendance and well wishes. St Swithin's Day weather lore is examined alongside an eclipse of the moon observed Monday night with details of timings and celestial events.
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L. O. II
Oakville
Primy
Acton Orange Lodge
Loyal
True Blues
J. E. Pearen
J. W. Leslie
St. Swithin
HC Hesire
Selence
Apacy
Verdstone's Evening Meal Digesters Find Exchange
In a brief humorous exchange a wife and a figure named Verdstone discuss a possible repayment, with the wife curtly replying in a clipped manner about what can be done.
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Biolor
Georgetown
Afwr
Wits
Guelpil
Anderson, Walters
Tyer
Jugeday
Chakville
Oak
Ville
B.C. Acton
ATF
Bronte Sey
T.R. Free Area
Farner
Wallon Ad
la Pian
Countley
George Hf. Alshop
W. HH. Stephenson
Eramosa Road
Stephenson
Perth
Bishop
Renal
Stevenson
Meaumont
Beaumont
Yack Powers
Jack Powers
Gray
Jim Wils
Wesley Fletcher
Drayton
Eas
Lacroses Star
Nassaegaweya
Acton Fair
United States
Winder
Niagara Malia
Mort Erle
Department of Immigration and Colonisation
Windsor
Niagara
Fort Sile
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