01 Mar 1923
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 01, 1923
Page
1
Fragmented notice mentions Aladdin mantle lamp burning coal oil with 94 percent efficiency and a free trial. Includes agent contact in Acton and references to estate and hardware stock liquidation notices. Also lists death of Augustua Large Moat and executors J. Yrecoun and S. O. El 349 with March 373 1923 deadline for claims.
During the advance through Witega of Mr Chua Wilson the Acton Hydro Plant unit electrician, the Acton Hydro Commission placed Mr Quo King in full charge of Hydro operations. Mr King Wan is former manager and electrician, fully qualified to oversee the work. The Hydro Shop remains open every Tuesday Friday and Saturday evenings for business.
The announcement says prices on wallpaper are about 25 percent lower this season, with last year’s decrease already substantial. Exquisite colorings, plaster effects, two tone designs, and English tapestry patterns are spotlighted, along with new ceilings and dadoes in Anaglypta. Visit Guelph’s Big Store to see stock meeting every home need and check out spring fashions now on display.
The Acton Cafe reports growth in its dining room due to the quality of meals and lunches served. They invite inquiries about weekly board and rates, urging potential patrons to consult for arrangements.
A fresh shipment offers Peppermint Haumbugs at 29c a pound for weekend buyers. Fresh Salted Peanuts listed at 25c a pound during the sale. Regular prices were 40c and 30c per pound respectively.
A garbled local page reports on a Hydra-Electric plant engagement, a Women’s Institute meeting at Crescentville, social evenings, and a host of community notices. It mentions Mr. Wilson’s sudden illness, a Jubilee band concert, a church anniversary, rural box name notices, and a Whitby arrest linked to a robbery case.
Two cases heard Wednesday before Magistrate P M Moore include a conspiracy to steal from the corporation of Georgetown and a temperance act matter. A remand was granted for one defendant to prepare a plea and the court adjourned for further action.
The Acton town council formally accepted Mrs. E. J. Gamble on behalf of the Acton Women's Institute a fountain donated at the corner of Main and ... donated for watering horses. The council approved installing a water works pump and flag half mast upon death of any Canadian veteran. An audit note and financial statements were presented. action on the Thomason Motor Supply report postponed.
The Corsair squad and Hewelsans both fell to Acton teams in a busy week of hockey. Highlights include Ulkeri from Toronto and strong play from Marti of Drwupton and Kentnor on defense. Georgetown and others faced tough tests as Acton maintained the lead, while penalties and pacing shaped a low scoring, hard fought set of games.
An annual convention of the Cat gathany and Waghety Nowapiperd Association Peberfelt convened at Mulitax, Wow Heaths, with attendees traveling from Toronto to Alliton. Council discussions in Alliton focused on funding and a proposed public room plan, amid questions about costs and legality.
The notice list reports the death of Dochald It at Milton age two. Joun McGregor of Brundon and Mary McLaren of Nelson Township. Margaret Mann of Knox Church community. Thomas McAvoy manager of Trapt Ponty, and several others including Mrs Murghrot Huffman and Mrs Connolly from Walkerton Walkerton Walkerton. The obituaries describe service details, family survivors, and interment plans in local cemeteries.
Social and personal notes recount visits and family events across Toronto and nearby towns. Mentions of engagements, illnesses, host gatherings, and travels highlight community ties and the season's social schedule with several names and places named in passing.
A man from Drayton was convicted on charges of having liquor in the public highway after a raid by Inspector J A Gras. Sentenced to one year with $1,000 on each count, Salting had prior convictions under the Quarantine or Corporates Act. The seized whiskey was valued at $1,000 and the case noted the difficulty of tracing payment for Beagrum's whiskey. The trial was conducted by Crown Attorney J A Kearny with Wight Constable George Green in charge. The incident occurred near St Jacob's and involved local authorities investigating illicit liquor across the county. The case came amid ongoing liquor enforcement efforts as public interest follows the Stopples inquiry and marches on in Stury Parlors.
Carl Adamah of Georgetown died on Monday after a bright life as a promising student and active community member. A native of this town, he was a devout Christian, excelled in both academics and public service, and was a member of the ingobing atum of oyonte Public Behoola. He was closely associated with the Kennedy family and related to Marvin Kennedy of Actor Vile.
A long obituary notice for Mr. Joun C. Whaton of Acton Mel and related descendants. It recounts an attack of praumnonte in December, a long life as an early settler, and family connections including Jane Watson. The piece notes a funeral Monday and lists local relatives and community roles.
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