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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
3
June notices announce marriage licenses issued to local residents GEO Hyn ds and Jeweller Acton. The records list applicants, dates and associated towns, reflecting standard civic processing. No further details on subsequent proceedings are included.
Acton readers get a snapshot of town life with notes on a forthcoming Firemen demonstration, local weather, and subscription renewals. The piece mentions Anglican synod meetings, farewell in Brick Church, and a busy week of sports including Milton baseball, Acton vs Guelph, and a park garden event. Also noted are hotel sales, neighborhood socials, and a drowning incident at an Ontario lake.
A June wedding in Moon Jaw joined Miss Mary Win to Percival Lashy. The bride wore white with orange blossoms and carried white roses. attendants wore white and carried pink roses. The arch ceremony was by Rev G E B Sailth, with a lavish reception and gifts to the couple.
The pastor of Hey George W Marker’s Methodist Church plans to preach a farewell sermon next week drawing a large attendance. Communion services set for Knox Church with preparatory services Friday at 4 PM and Lord's Supper on Sunday morning. Brush cleanup urged around Palrvlow to protect Mindelvic property. Local fishing party returns with 160 pounds of fish from Wasuga Beach and Nottawanga River. School vacation begins as Murance candidates finish exams. Oakville exams to follow. Shakespeare Club outing to Georgetown includes mills tour and dinner. Public note encourages crowds to move on at Mill and Moln streets. Woman's Institutes meet across district with officers named and luncheon planned in Acton. Acton garden party features 20th Regiment Band from Berlin at the park on Thursday. Wedding report: Ida May Johnston marries Ernest Morbert Neay at Maple Grove in Kiln Township. reception follows and couple depart for honeymoon via the 6:25 train.
A lengthy social column from Acton and surrounding towns details visits and greetings among residents. mentions Mira Ettle Dia, Miss Nettle Williamson, Mrs A I Wrows, Mrs Joseph Lutterell, and numerous others visiting homes, hosting guests, and travelling between Acton, Georgetown, Milton, Toronto, and Hamilton. Also notes a local resignation, a truck accident aftermath, and preparations for a Fire Brigade Holiday event with parades and prize races.
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