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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
5
Community brief compiling town news from Acton, Milton, and nearby areas. Mentions weather, road work, sanitary and civic notices, local incidents, and advertisements. Notes on church attendance, sales, property moves, and regional events with several named towns and institutions.
Local readers report a busy scene with visits from Mr Trhghlood and Mr Alkand, a pastor and director among entries. The line of accounts records lumber purchases and yard work, while noting several residents traveling or returning home from holidays and visits in town and country communities.
The Milton Chautingen raised 3132.60 in private sums for Vublian Library, Wierlygate and Hand. Milton leadership includes A Ya Chamberw hat hla Fight and Hugh Tythoriolgh from Toronto, who helped set up a double piston cylinder engine demonstration in the Milton Textilon building for the United Tron Works and Machine Go, Ltd.
A string of personal notices, visits, travel plans, and local happenings across Georgetown and surrounding areas. Drummers prep for a big trio in Georgetown on July 30. Mrs Mitchel sells her corner house. visits to Winghans Lucknow and Lucknow friends. Dr J Jones from New York visiting J Kennedy family. plans to return to England in September. Local property framing on John Street. bowling matches at Acton with two rinks. Langan receives farewell party after years at Burlington. various social calls and movements noted.
A list of graduates from Guelph College appears with numerous names across fields of ch Awardees include the professional and undergrad ranks as well as those earning credentials. A separate obituary notes the death of Mrs Thomas Lush, a long-time resident and presbyterian church member, detailing survivors George Albert Minnie and her husband.
Friday event at Thue Hpring Park featured year football waxe ball and other games enjoyed by attendees. Funds collected defrayed park expenses while tributes were made to Mia Wewale Kingsbury for recent honors at Acton exams and celebrations spread to local families such as the Mullers and Williamsons in Guelph and Toronto visits.
Oakville reports a toppled metal hone tower repaired near Church Street and a return from England of Rhioide Harr. The Chalahalm Fuel Car bought a large mailing vessel for Oswego coal. Fred Malildon returns from Parry Bound hoping to work in Oakville again. Veterans’ day, garden party, new Knox church organ, Masonic lodge plans, and a memorial winter for seventeen fallen members are noted along with Capt J W Maxwell's past role as chaplain.
The article reports a provincial gathering of representatives in Ontario noting Wellington County had the highest percentage of pure bred bulls, with Vin Township registering only three unregistered bulls. It describes local visitors from various towns and mentions changes over fifty years since a person’s birth.
A local Valley area report notes Wenley Harbares suffered a nasty mishap at Andrew Atkin's home last Wednesday while repairing a motor car. A jack gave way, the wagon broke free, and he was injured badly. Neighbor Barbarae's health decline worsened by the accident. Also reported: Neon McLaughlin lost a thio dow this week from overfeeding on sweet clover. A resident, Wallan Volmios of Campbellville, died early Monday. funeral held yesterday. A Ladies circuit meeting was held at the Methodist parsonage Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Matt of Rinotchbutl hosted friends including J Cowla, Mirdale, and many others. Mina Dawson of Guelph addressed the Mission Rand at Whonon on Sunday evenings.
A man identified as Wilting Mophine was fined $200 for a contravention of Ontario temperance law after a disturbance at a private dwelling. Witnesses and officers described drinking, theft of a bottle, and a dispute over a return car, with testimony about obtaining liquor for workers and the timing of the offence.
A two day horse racing meet transfers from Guelph Michigan Ball League to Kitchener on Saturday July 31 and Monday August 2. About 50 horses are entered with total purses around 4800 dollars. Trains depart after races as the meet invites holiday crowds to spend time in Kitchener.
Readable lines list fall fair dates and key exhibits with focus on attendance across Ontario towns. It outlines event days, market days, and notable fairs in Toronto, Georgetown, and surrounding areas with dates in October and November.
A historical reminiscence notes Acton and surrounding county printing milestones. It highlights The Daily Advertiser founder Joseph nokta Stove W. Gatbyulth and others who advanced the local press. The piece recalls July 1 celebrations, July 4 founding events, and enduring support for the Free Wind era.
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