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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jun 28, 1923
Page
6
A fragmented notice page lists births and marriages from June 1923 across various locations including Georgetown Acton Erin Moffat Davenport and Dourie Kerby Huntie Allan, with dates June 12 to June 33. It also records deaths and memorials for Irwin Switzen Beardmonre Beardmore and Snyder.
The Acton Free Press lists brief local items from June 38 1988 noting exams, holidays, Dominion Day, heat, storms, and community happenings. Mentions Milton Council by law, Dominion Day visitors, and the Credit River stocking at Erin. Also references local roads, church activities, and ongoing construction in Georgetown.
Local notes report Acton Wort and Fergus players in a Vergua tournament finale where Harrison’s rink defeated Fergus 23 to something and secured prizes. The event featured several matches, plus heats, and a final tug of war won by Guelph’s Millionaire Rink led by Harry Mahoney with Acton’s squad close behind.
The Methodiat Choir bid farewell to Mr. Neil McDonald and family with a social picnic at Rockwood in January. Amos Mason led the gathering as they mourned the coming move of McDonald and family from Acton and presented tokens of friendship and support. The event included a formal farewell address and gifts, followed by a light repast, and the McDonalds departed for Bracebridge.
Rockwood residents see changes at home with Mr and Mrs Fred Hanson moving to Robt Sewell residence. Miss Bessie Hillburn from Saginaw visits. Rev J Little delivers farewell sermons at Presbyterian Church. Adult Bible Class presents gift to Parsy Millen couple moving to Port Elgin. Methodists host garden party at Exhibition Park with Fergus Rockwood baseball win and concerts by Robb Family and local entertainers.
Report notes Hillmar headed the polls in Acton with 63 of 853 votes counted while Acton's 1945 voters left two types of ballots. The piece also includes June wedding notices and musings on June brides and wedding timing.
The death of Mrs Walter Beardmore occurred at her daughter Lady Kingwmill’s Ottawa home on the 10th inst. She was the daughter of the late James Muirhead of Hamilton. Mr Beardmore predeceased her. The family long lived in Acton where several children were born. The funeral service was held Friday from the residence of W W Beardmore in Toronto to Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The article also covers political forecasts about Ontario parties and leadership, mentioning W E Raney and changes in Liberal and opposition ranks.
The local baseball team suffered a loss to Bronte Saturday at Bronte, dropping in the standings. Georgetown rose to first with a strong start, while Campbellville, Milton, and Burlington trailed as the schedule shows Burlington hosting Acton and Georgetown visiting Campbellville.
Toronto residents Mr ant Mins and J. H. Cumgron spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Wrigglesworth. The farmers are busy buoying now and the seventh line roadway to netting remains rough. A road leveller would help.
Monday's blast from a southwest wind followed by a heavy downpour caused widespread damage. Barns and orchards suffered as roofs and verandahs were torn, trees uprooted, and fields flooded. Community figures and families, including Mr. and Mrs. Gamble and Rev. Henry Caldwell, are noted amid the destruction.
Peoria area distilleries once famed for whiskey withered after prohibition era changes. Thirteen former distilleries near Peoria were acquired by a food company spending over ten million dollars to convert them for industrial purposes. About 1,000 workers in alcohol production were redirected to new manufacturing roles.
For sale or rent a K room block house on Arthur Street Acton. Nearly new nicely decorated electricity heat water gas garage for two cars poultry house immediate possession for particulars apply to J A Smith Phone 105 Real Kalai agent.
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