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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 26, 1923

Page

6

Marriages and Deaths Note Various 1920s Entries

Fragmented obituary notices record several marriages and deaths in Acton and surrounding townships from July 1922 to July 1925. Notable entries include Kilty and Williams marriage at Acton parsonage in 1923, Mary Htrent memorial in 1925, and Dalton Cheat drowning in Burlington in 1922. Also noting memorial lines for John Orr dated 1925 and a Fulton memorial.

Ied Perer Dy Nebon Townelip John Moor Es Meikaag Mary Htrent Acton Thoraday Margaret Meluaac Burlington Hunday Dalton Cheat Kred Mabel Ghent Lynd Hente Campbell Willam Lynd Aden Cripph Bomen Crowson Qornera Cynthia Fulton Htrabano James Fulton Jamed Fulton John Orr

Acton Jubilee Preparations and Summer Notices

Local items celebrate Acton Jubilee activities with parades and decorations for August 6, urges visitors to come home for the celebration, camp in the park, and display flags. Notes on weather, berry patches, lawn care, and motor safety accompany community happenings and forthcoming church services.

Acton Mifteth

Obituary notices from Fulton and Acton area

Obituary notices report the deaths of James Fulton and Margaret Melawac with details on ages, survivors, and funeral arrangements. Fulton, age sixty one, resided at Hirabane and left a widow Joanphing McCuen with four daughters. Melawac, a former schoolteacher who moved to Acton, spent years teaching in several districts and in Nassuguwoyu before settling in Acton. Funeral services were largely attended with floral tributes from family and friends.

Fulton Hirabane James Fulton Fallon Wan Hoe Wan Joanphing McCuen Freeston Lian Bone Ata Lloyd Altiaan Capetown Cladys Marguerite Win Johnstone Acton Mov Stewart SM. A Cemptery Margaret Mile Street Agton Margaret’ Melaine Siad Thoumuthem Tuverneaahine Cotland Canada Btn Ape John ‘Melawac Herbert Méhiada Miss Molegue Thia Nassuguwoyu Arl Knox Habbath Schoyl William Holmes Deloraine Mangames Peter Exquesing Alex. Holmes New Liskeard Alexander Isaac Isaan Walton and de Iunne Melanac John McIsane Drayton John McDonald McIntyre Morristown Wm Holmes DeVoraine Man Myre A. Mowat J. A. Bavage Minich Holkirk Muan Mince Annia Mary Junverd Grant Grant Peter Smith Taranto Manitobes Miia Selkirk Winpipe Soulkirk Archibaldt Hall North Dakota Mia Wille Nall McDonald Janion Green James Grant Wolff Kol Thy .W. Mf Presbyterian Church G. A. Hamilton Viome Mimosa Presbyterians Elater Halwood Wan the Hoey Noll Toronto

Halton Parties Conclude Meetings with Unified Support

In Milton last Friday three Halton political gatherings Liberal Conservative Azaodla Mon Liberal Association and the People's Political Party enjoyed strong attendance. Speakers urged unity, commended Gee Hillmer MP and Premier Ferguson, and pledged continued support for Drury while reaffirming commitment to candidates seen as honest and capable.

Milton Champion Halton Milton Azaodla- Mon Halton Liberal Association People's Political Party Main Street Trom Brown Street Gee. Hillmer Ferguson Association le Y ¥ Dale Daly Hoe Hia Drury Royal Building U. F Dolley People’s Political Association of Fela EL Drury

Police Court News on Three Bill and Liquor Case

A Georgetown man faced police court action after liquor found at his home by Chief Jackson Sr and officers with a search warrant. Powell faced charges for unlawful purchase and possession of spirits, with sentences and fines set after testimony about the Inland Revenue Act. The case included further remarks on extinguishing illicit apparatus and upholding lawful manufacture rules.

Police Court Jackson Geordatown Crore Powell Gaollexa Goourgetuwsn Eblef Jurkson Fon Vowella Powell Woven O'Clock Jehae Lilo Toronto Inland Revenue Act George Powell Georgetown Dowell Exelao J. Mu Whirter Department of Juntloo Thia

Town and Country Chautauqua Committee Meeting Summary

A detailed Town and Country neighborhood report notes a Chautauqua Committee meeting on Wednesday evening with plans to confirm funds and building a proposed temple in Oakville. Several local figures are mentioned attending events, including the Holkirk mayor and members from the Presbyterian church, along with reflections on community service and notable long-term residents.

Chautauqua Oakvilly Maxona Haith Oakville Lodgu Btur

Bees Fault At Georgetown Beekeeper Case Heard

Mr Maw of Georgetown charged Morley Pettit before Volley Magistrate Moore with keeping bees near a neighbour's property. They agreed to remove three colonies by August 10 and pay costs. case withdrawn. Chief Kerr arrested W J Brown in Toronto for thefts including debentures and cash. Brown to appear next Monday. A separate note mentions a former Guelph prisoner linked to burglaries in Trafalgar and Hopeton neighborhoods. Museum gate event at Guelph Exhibition Hall noted. standings show tied for fifth place.

Maw Georgetown Morley Pettit Moore Meir Ll. MacKinnon iGuelph Esther Pattit Boas Kerr W. J. Brown Carvilite Toronto Ft Way Port Arthur Oakrville Magilatrute Rhiddu Jaeain Milton Guelph Victor Lanwrence Réeidence Trafalgar Ic In Thiy BO Mary Hapiitton Nown

Fairview Cemetery Care Prep Ahead of Jubilee Visit

The caretaker reports most plots are trimmed but some drives remain rough and overgrown. Visitors will use the corietary as a landmark during Jubilee events, so plots should be neat and plumb. Neighbors are urged to tend adjacent plots when possible and support perpetual care plans discussions.

Fairview Cemetery

Sunday School Picnic Highlights at Stanley Park Erin

Residents and youths enjoyed a Sunday School picnic in Stanley Park Erin. Weather outlook was noted and local residents reported returning from travels and holidays. A fine Shorthorn breed was purchased, and local farmer injuries were mentioned as recovering.

Willan Usherwood Yecol Une Moss, Lawiln & Pouren Dorion Lialie Uunlund- Inginy

Local Notes From Georgetown Area Bygone Events

A flood of scattered names and happenings from Georgetown and nearby places appears, including church mentions, parade plans, and social visits. Residents and families such as Mrs Kirk, Mr red Ruddell, and Mrs J G Moly feature among gatherings, trips, and birthdays with references to Waterdows, Muskoke, and Vancouver travel.

Wheat cutting begins as Limehouse farmers work harvest

Farmers around Limehouse report extensive wheat cutting while visitors from Toronto and Guelph share time with locals. A recent Wednesday game saw Limehouse defeat Torre Cotta 8 to 3. W J Aldi and family plan to retire to Acton next fall. Campbellville residents vote to host an Old Boys and Girls gathering on September 11, aiming for the village’s largest celebration yet.

J. O'Niel Toronto Atm. W. Btorey James Wilson Guelph Limehouse Torre Cotta W. J. Aldi Acton Campbellville

Crownsown Corner resident Miss Cripps dies after hospital operation

Misa Cynthia Cripps of Crownsown Cornera dies Monday after two years of illness. She was born on the Cripps homestead, lived in Hamilton, and resided with her sister on the Morgan Crewson place. Funeral services were held at the Old Methodist Church with interment at Kvarton Cemetery. She is survived by two brothers and four sisters, including Alex Cripps and Mrs Mountual r Cripps. The piece notes a Jubilee celebration and local youth efforts to beautify by the old mill dam area with fresh paths and arbor.

Crownsown Cornera Misa Cynthia Cripps Misls Cripps Gualph Miss Cripps Paul Cripps Eramona

Mannock Burn Women’s Institute Meets With Papers and Music

The Mannock Burn Women’s Institute gathered at Mrs. D. A. Russell’s home on a July Wednesday afternoon with twenty members present. Mina Clarridge spoke on The Making of a Woman, Miss Russell on Helping Mother All We Can, followed by a piano solo by Rose Kaiser and a recitation by Edith Yuitsell. The group discussed the Mothers’ Allowance Act from a government handbook, then shared a dainty lunch before closing with the national anthem. A aluminum demonstration was held at Mrs. Claurridge’s home under institute auspices. The next meeting is scheduled for August 16 at Mrs. Ednas Russell’s home in Erin township.

Mannockburn Women’ Institute D. A. Russall Mina Clarridge

Shoe Factory Picnic Excursion to Burlington Beach

The J. W. Hewetson Shoe Factory crew held their annual picnic on Saturday, July 21. Sixty workers left Acton at 12.20 for Burlington Beach, enjoyed the lake, and returned by 3.39. Miss Littley led a generous supper as the party rode home in three trucks and three autos.

Shoe Factory J. W. Hewetson Shoe Factory Actor Burlington Beach Orm Miss Littley Acton Westmun

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