Social Roundup of Acton Visitors and Local News
The Free Press notes Acton social life with visits from Toronto Preston and Guelph residents. Many friends spent weekends with local families and major travelers include Mrs J K Gardiner Willow Street and Mr Murray Torrance Cleveland en route to Orangeville. Norman McLeod improves and Pearl Blanche Oakley becomes engaged to George Holmes with a wedding set in Acton Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orangeville
Albert Oakley
Pearl Blanche
George
Air
Cherris Holmes
Acton
Alban'’sa Church
Widow of Francis Hadley dies after lengthy illness in Milton
Obituary notices record the death at Milton of Mrs. Francis Hadley a widow born in Oshawa daughter of the late Joseph and Mrs Fuller and mother of Frank Hadley and two daughters. The notices recall family ties to Trafalgar Township Acton Knox Church and local farms with funeral details and interment at Fairview and Wallview Cemeteries. Additional tributes describe the deaths of Miss Nell Catherine Whitley and Mrs. Alexander Meisaac with services held in Acton and reminders of community sympathy for a farming family network.
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Henrietta Fuller
Francis Hadley
Milton
Oshawa
Joseph
Milas Jessie Douglas
James Douglas
Con- Teerion
EsQuy TowMsaniy
W Iy
Caithnessshire
Scotland
Canada
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton
H. L. Bennie
Fairview Cemetery
Nellis Catherince Whitley
Mins Whitley
Nellie Catherine ‘Whitley
Afr
Daniel Whitby
Lob 24
Concession 6
Nosuguweyu
Elgin
Cameron Rumshaw
Cameron Ramshaw
Nov
Eb, Brillinger
St. Alban’s Church
Somerville
Mallview Cemetery
Messrs
Thos, Storey
Robert Brownee
Norris Wikkon
Nelson Anderson
Cecil Aldas
George Agnew
Alex
McIsaac
Alexander McYsane
Guelph General Hospital
Welione
Edne M. Crewson
Morgan Crewson
Crewsons Cormera
Ufe
Meleance
Aileen
Helen
Manny
Brandon
Wekuchern
Glesinger
Calgary
Alta
John Berlven
Wallview Cemetery
Yolowing
Wasbind
Rhea
Myr
A. Stephenson
A. Xx. Crippa
Fred Crewson
John Crewson
Fred Blow
Mir
Robin and Lloyd
Brazey
Sampling the Cook References Question
A dialogue shows Mrs A asking for references and Mr A insisting the cook submit samples for evaluation. The exchange underscores a practical hiring approach focusing on tangible demonstrations of skill.
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Mrs. A
Mr. A
Bay to Mr Smith: Professor Rietrov Mikilaviskykoff plans clash
A cryptic exchange hints at a confrontation as Professor Rietrov Mikilaviskykoff seeks to split or challenge Mr Smith with a promise to try. The dialogue conveys tension and impending action between two unnamed figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Rietrov Mikilaviskykoff
Unable to Afford College Forces Family Pact
Fragmentary dialogue shows a student pleading with a father to fund another year of study. The exchange hints at financial strain and family pressures surrounding higher education.
Untitled Quarrel Over Father's Expenses
A fragment records a heated exchange where one speaker questions payment of a father’s expenses and the other explains an unwillingness to proceed without the involved person. The dialogue hints at family tension and financial obligation.
First Wheat Shipment from Western Canada Marks Historic Start
The initial 5000 bushels of wheat, a seed cargo to Ontario after failed seeds, arrived via Red River route to Winnipeg in October 1876. R C Steele of Toronto arranged the sale, paying 80 cents per bushel, a high price that spurred local farmers to contribute. This small shipment began Canada’s vast future grain exports worth over 200 million dollars in merchandising.
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Canada
Ontario
Furmera
R. C. Steele
Toronto
Winnipeg
Red “River
Fargo
Steele
Whitefish in Canada Dominates Fresh-Water Fisheries Outlook
The article surveys the whitefish Coregonus clupeiformis and its commercial role in Canada. It notes distribution from Labrador to New Brunswick, major production in Manitoba Ontario Saskatchewan and Alberta, with significant landings from Quebec and small catches in Yukon and New Brunswick. A large share of the catch is sold in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Great Lakes
Lake Erie
Labrador
New Brunswick
Canadian
Dominion
Alberta
Manitoba
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Yukon Territory
United States
Far North Golf Links Near Arctic Circle
Four members form the exclusive Ches terfeld Inlet club near Hudson Bay at 67 latitude. Life membership costs ten polar bear teeth. three holes open 400 yard 250 yard and 350 yard loops played thrice. Greens are hand packed beach sand. four Baldivio boys act as caddies for each member.
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Arctie Circle
Canada
Chesterfeld Inlet
Hudson Bay
Church of England
Hudson's Bay Company
Pactor
Baldivio
Klondyke Pete Fails From Alaska to Fort Worth
Klondyke Pete Kern rose from diamond shipments in Alaska to become Skagway’s famed merchant prince and a ledge of real estate in El Paso. After 32 years away he moved to Fort Worth where a clairvoyant’s prophecies promised fortune but a later downturn left him to hoe a garden at the Masonic Home for the Aged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North America
Peter Kern
Klondike Pete
Sinful Skagway
Yukon River
Alaska
Klondike
el Paso
Tex
E! Paso
Duainess
Pete
Masonic Home For
Fort Worth
Growth of Export Trade
The Dominion’s exports per person now exceed $60, versus $3.50 a century ago when Canada was several colonies. At Confederation in 1867 the figure was over $13 per person, and at the century’s start it stood just above $3.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion
Canada
Confederation
Canada Leads In Telephones Worldwide
Canada lists 22.8 telephones per 100 in cities over 30 000, leading the world in per capita telephone use. It ranks third in towns under 50 000 with 4.8 per 100, and is second to the United States in telephone wire mileage per 100 inhabitants. Canadians use the telephone more than any other people.
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Canada
Ponlils
United States
Oas
Europe
Henry Ford quote on work experience and happiness
A fragment quotes Henry Ford on the purpose of living being work experience and happiness, reflecting early 20th century thrift and progress ethos. The line emphasizes productive labor as a path to fulfillment.
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Henry
Acton and Guelph battle to 2 3 tie in twilight game
Acton and Guelph played to a 2 2 draw in seven innings as Hammond and Morton matched pitches in a rain shortened night game. Holloway and Tyler led Acton with two hits each while Richardson exploited errors for two free bases and Walters scored three runs without a hit.
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Holloway
Tyler
Acton
Richardson
Walters
Terry
Guelph
Hammond
Morton
Kid Portaldera
Singhs
Wong
Peacocks
Royal City
Brown
Ridley
Kaine
Manning
Drew
Paw
Bus Morton
Dob Anderson
Duck Waterhouxss
N. Morton
Weeg
Ywammond
Joe
Ay Manning
Diammond
Mobinston
Arinnte
R. Morton
Tammond
Sammond
J. Waterhows
Robinson
Anderson
Boorse
By law Governing Sale of Milk Revenue and Arena Receipts
The article details total arena receipts last year at 2199.95 with $1355.88 paid to the Municipal Treasurer over three years, noting a $500 rise from the prior year. It itemizes income by Rural and Town Leagues 205.00, junior hockey 645.20, intermediate skating 1505.05, curling club 100, season and reserved seats 50.90, and praises Councillor Nelson for leadership.
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Nelson
Doctor of Music Sings to Cure Ear Ailment
A theater scene shows an elderly woman seeking relief for persistent singing in the ears from a Doctor of Music. The exchange highlights a humorous tension as the patient acknowledges the doctor’s credentials while requesting help.
Schultz and Schwartz Open Closing Sale Jibe
Schultz says the opening sale has closed and Schwartz counters that the closing sale opens. The exchange frames a retail turnover with focus on two executives and their promotional timing.
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Schultz
Schwartz
Extravagant Exchange Over Cigarettes and Cigars
A humorous debate unfolds as Mrs Diffe vows her daughter will not marry a man who smokes cigarettes while Arthur clarifies he only smokes cigars Mrs Bigs counters that cigars waste money when cigarettes are cheaper The exchange underscores frugal courting concerns in a lighthearted social moment.
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Mrs. Diffe
Arthur
Star Power Headlines Diverse Screen Card Draw
A collage of film and cartoon items feature Edward G. Robinson and George Arliss in a mix of comedy and dramatic productions. Titles include Windy, The Lost Chick, One Run, Rainbow Canyon and more across the latest cinema lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward G. Robinson
George Arliss
Elmer
Sovnte
Rainbow Canyon
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Boomer
Preston
LP. Moore
Mya, Ada "Hell
Cad
Norman McLeod
Wm. Evans
Wing
J. Campbell Currie
Chatham
Woos
Kaley
Gloria
Barrie
Prenk Dey
Rockwood
R. H. Wansbrough
Lillian Cormie
A. T. Brown
J. L. Warren
Fred Warren
John Wood
Mars. Pentland
North Battleford, Sask
J. K. Gardiner
Willow Street
Arthur Dryden
Jimmie and
Bobbie
Plint, Mich
Mrs. Dryden
Freda Atkinson
Beatrice Crippa
Rock
Wood
John Russell
Chas. Robinson
Walter Robinson
Gordon Hallowell
Kenilsworth
Emma Robinson
Mrs. Wansbrough
The
College of Education
Prank Cook
W. Murray
Marlon Brannigan
Ivan Lamb
Hugh Reid
R. H. Reid
Huntsville
Lake of Bays
Gordon McCutcheon
Bick Hildren's Hospital
Mrs. W. Southgate
Port Hope
R. Nichols
Mr. Decus
Mira
Baith
Wellington
A. Kannuwin
P.O. G
Qmn. Walker
Barbara
Ghanghai
China
Mra. PY. Wright
Mra
W. J. Finley
White
England
Miles Beaton
Hida Beacon
Yrillsburg
David Bayler
Mids Gladys Buyder
J. YW. Denny
Jos. Westwood
Saginaw, Mich
Wm. Smith
Hower Avenue
Smith
Seginaw
Mon
R. J. McPherson
Mtr
G. A. Dil
Dorothy Mcpherson
Mary Chalnerd
Mpa
Eugene 8. McPherson
Torrento
Francis Harley
Jessie Douglas
Nellie Gg Whitley
Brampton
Gelph
MT Waterhouse
Neld
Jack
Bill
Bob Chwalmers
Barney. Mars
Lofty
Oakeyilie
Georgetown
Brampton Cain Uv
Ooo
I Manning
W. Robinson
IV. Robinson
Heog
Yammond
Redsource
Acton Actn Ii
Abbas ‘Terry
J Waterhouse
W. Morton
P F. Waterhouse
Rf. Mingalos
Wallace Ford
Cartoo
Ovie
Cardinal Richelieu
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