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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 19, 1923
Page
1
Widespread clearance of dresses in gingham and voile from sizes 3 to 46 years, with discounts from $4.33 to $15.33 and special prices on gingham aprons and children's tub gingham dresses. Prominent items include Katina dresses, voile dresses, and light and dark shaded options, advertised as July clearance values and summer savings.
Town council discussed paving Brock Avenue and other road repairs. New pavement will be laid to replace broken stone, with attention to sidewalks and street drains. An agreement with the Toronto Suburban Railway for mains right of way was approved for $1 yearly rent. Council will address street holows and general road repairs.
Milton court convicted Bix Brampton's case on four counts including intoxication in a public place and breaches of municipal bylaws, with fines totaling 86.50. Other items include cheques and alleged thefts investigated by Constable Atking, with mentions of Toronto and Guelph suspects.
Sir John Hendrie former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and president of Hamilton Ards Works died at Jobna Lapkins Hospital after a surgical procedure. Reports say he was brought from Hamilton and underwent separation for an unspecified condition. The death occurred at midnight with a day of mixed, improving reports followed by sudden decline.
Numerous Toronto residents and visitors are listed from the week, including Mr John Wood, Mr Fred Warren, and Mrs May Mamie, with mentions of travel to Toronto and surrounding towns. The social column records holidays, visits, and upcoming gatherings in Toronto Gatineau and nearby communities, noting several households hosting and travel between Toronto and Ontario towns.
Acton's Jubilee Celebration is to be held Saturday Sunday and Monday August 4 5 and 6. Committees coordinated publicity decorations sports and bands with Reeve Barbar and council support. Citizens urged to decorate homes and invite visitors. churches to host crowded services on Sunday. plans emphasize Acton's hospitality and community cooperation.
A motor cart wreck occurred at Hpeyatda crossroad on Sunday evening after a fallen tree blocked the road. Toronto driver to Acton for repairs, with the DW to be handed to Towhahto Council. Other notes mention entrance exam successes, dividend cheques from a local company, Acton Flower Show preparations for August 16, and a large Orange Order parade event.
Walter Lawson Sr a Hinwarttown resident dies after his motor car is struck by a 2.20 train at a crossing on Monday evening. His son Walter Jr. survives with serious injuries as the train halts at Georgetown. The collision occurred amid limited visibility and recalls a prior fatal crash at the same crossing. The elder Lawson leaves a widow and two children.
The Free Press announces Dorothy Smethuret aged 10 wins first prize in the drawing contest. Mr J L Jones, engraver from Toronto, presents the award. Eighteen pupils from Mablew Murfell's class entered the contest with an engraving of the drawing.
The second prize was awarded to Jean Emith aged 11 for a dog drawing and butterfy subject, the third to Vialet Currie aged 10 for arch and tower depiction. The collection praised as best, with first class amateur work. notes on ink use and reproduction challenges. Bowler Tiled Chun work by Alan Faluter teaches next, with twenty two untried pupils in the campaign.
Attorney General Nickle, sworn in Monday, says laws fall under his purview will be enforced. In a Toronto interview he indicates sending a notice to crown attorneys to advise on what remains to be observed. He confirms the antibetting act on the books and says it must be observed and enforced if necessary. He will test the act in court if required. Following cabinet, Nickle began to handle the duties directly at his office.
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