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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
6
Directory items record births marriages and deaths with varied spellings and dates. Entries list individuals such as Mrs. Lackey Brampton Rev G Norris Gray officiating at a wedding, Mrs Cook of Esquesing, and deaths including Grace Davidson, Helen Ignato, and Ninian Lindsay with memorial notice from family.
The March 6 1925 Arton Breeze Press brief highlights quirky notes on pussy willows maple syrup making and a late winter storm. It mentions Arthur village delaying a reunion to 2026 and local topics from taxes on outsiders to paving and church union votes.
Obituary notices cover Mrs Christopher Cook of Ballinafad who died February 18 at her home, with survivors including children J. C. and George and daughter Mrs Wicks. Also noted is the death of Mrs Jaabdelin Grant Papst of Georgetown, wife of C. W. Papst and mother of Ruth Papst, with funeral conducted by Rev W M Rickay. Continues with Robert McLaing of Elgin Street who died after months of illness, detailing his US and Canadian service and surviving relatives, and noting the funeral arrangements and mourners.
The Ryder and Mowat Glove Company announces the suspension of operations due to depressed glove trade, excess factory output, and defaulted orders. The firm maintains solvency and notes local factories continue to operate, with wages kept stable and all debts settled.
A Shelbyville motorist complains that parliamentarians should pay more taxes and fees, arguing against increased sessional indemnity and gas taxes. The remark frames a broader critique of government perks as the nation debates fiscal policy.
A property occupied by Charles Lavon will be sold under mortgage at Ladby's hotel, on Saturday, after a winter of disruptions. The town notes a re-timbering of the Canadian-Nato-Micoule Bridge over Acton Creek to strengthen it.
Fragmentary report notes Councillor Gowdy attending the Good Roads Convention with a vote by Toronto on Thursday. Mentions Presbyterians and a church not engaged in the vote related to Churett Antdny. References to Mr Robert Ree of Millyburg and Canadian National road work renewing timber and bridge supports at the south end for a mid-fortnight crossing.
Attendance was good at the annual meeting held at the home of Mrs Hornung on Malin Street. Reports from committees were satisfactory and year receipts exceeded 1600 dollars. New officers elected include Hon Regent Mrs J Co Willmott Regent Mrs Yates 1st Vice Regent Mrs Bath 2nd Vice Regent Aire Gowland Treasurer Mrs M R Clements Secretary Mrs Dawsons Assistant Secretary Mrs Crawford.
Burlington Masons receive invitation to visit Oakville lodge on Thursday evening March 12. A Home Jimmy play by Hamilton talent will be staged under Knox Church auspices and a meat company event at Niagara Falls Ont. will take possession March 16. Methodist Church Board plans union services with Presbyterian Church, starting mid March, led by Rev. R Mc Gillivray. Building of a Bell Telephony Company structure on Brant street to be finished by May 1. Choir party at Port Nelson hosted by Mr and Mrs W De-Fistt with games and singing and thanks to hosts. Chamber of Commerce to meet Bell Telephone for possible reduced rates. second dollar Day planned for early spring.
A hundred residents and friends gathered Tuesday at Mr and Mrs Ed Rimpkins home in Terra Cotta vicinity to mark the 26th wedding anniversary. Guests presented silverware and tokens while stories and speeches filled the social hour.
A young farmer from Nosyagaweye Township was injured when a cow slipped on a concrete stable floor and fell on him. The cow pierced his leg, causing a deep bleeding wound that required immediate medical attention.
The readable text mentions a Union and church leadership shifts with Stewart taking charge of the Union Church and references to worship with a Presbyterian congregation. Names and precise actions are fragmentary and specifics are uncertain.
A brief item notes events at a rural meeting with mentions of David Robertson recovering and various farm actions. Austin McCutcheon and son join a farm operation. Jot Altkona advances to a second line and a 200 acre farm is promoted. Herb Tarawell rents the McPhail farm and Mat McPhail plans to move to Campbell farm on the second line.
Erin School Section No 10 reports student percentages with honors for February. Names include John Cxeo Tushingham Dairy Foater Heith Russell Louise Swockhamer Mildred Jota Jack Colp Kathigon Farey and Renee Brank Bwockhamer with various honor levels.
At a Toronto meeting Col Hunter resigns after two years. Ist vice president takes chair with other VPs advancing. J P Scarrow is unanimously chosen president of the central region and plans unity among veteran bodies while outlining the alliance legislative program.
A Sunday evening service at Knox Church drew a large crowd for an annual rally of thirty male voices. Toronto visitors from Knox College spoke on The Abundant Life and The Spirit of Fellowship, delivered with fervor. The choir, led by J Lewis and F Ball with Alex Mann conducting, performed well aided by a five member quintet.
Reading from the fragmentary notice, listing auction events in March including a clearing sale in Powington Township and a farm stock lot at Acton with hotel venue notes. Names such as Donald Campbell and Moffat appear among the provided items.
The council held a special meeting in the temperance hall on Tuesday to discuss hydro matters and a new band. A Saturday assembly in the Council Chamber gathered regional representatives from Oakville to Porenty. Parish fundraisers at St. Jude's included a carnival directed by Blanche Ailimer and a miniature tour led by C Taylor and J B Frendch. A horticultural society renewal was planned for March 11. Mr and Mrs George McLaren prepared for England. Salvation Army leader Lowton will visit Oakville on March 24. An obituary notes a sad event in larkgon TM on Monday.
The jury delivered a verdict in favor of the colonel's client after a dramatic defense that contrasted the defendant's character with the prosecution's portrayal. The courtroom erupted as the final comparison to a grove-pipy theme exposed weaknesses in the adversary's argument.
Fragmented text discusses weekly self examination of a person named in a general sense. It mentions thinking about disposition religion and methods to increasingly expose service and management with frank dialogue among employees. The tone is exploratory and reflective.
Notice of mortgage sale of 100 acre Ontario farm in Waynesing Township, Lot 24, 4th concession, north of Grand Trunk Railway, with dwelling and farm buildings. Sale by auction on a Saturday in March at Lasby’s Brutton Hotel Acton Ontario. Ten percent down, balance in 30 days. Charles Laven Alb referenced. Toronto address for details.
An auction announced by Ben Petgh and W A WilsonCleria lists lot 8 in West Chinguacousy. On March 19 at 2 pm the sale includes horses cattle pigs implements harness furniture hay and grain and shop goods plus heavy farm equipment and several calves. Terms: cash under 16, credit on approved notes over 16. All items sold as is.
Former pastor J A Johnston of Calvary Baptist Toronto and Bhottet Church Acton visited Woolwith Arcade Wool Church in Guelph. The congregation heard him speak and extended an invitation to return to lead, though details were unclear due to garbled text.
The document notes rising populations in Mount Hamilton and nearby Bartonville, projecting future totals of about 325 000 in the next two decades. It mentions a city MU factory with a population figure of 141,000 and outlines anticipations for county development and planting programs in Mulmur and surrounding towns with plans tied to a 1926 campaign.
Fragmentary OCR records a nighttime incident where Mr. Smith and Peterson Smith, a one-year-old ill with measles, wake to water requests from a distressed mother. The dialogue shows a weary household struggling with care and sleep amidst confusion.
The ad promotes abundant meat selections for cold weather. It highlights beef pork lamb fish veal and asserts excellent value due to their cutting experience and full stock.
A retailer promotes pure and wholesome canned vegetables and fruits as a tasty complement to meats. Customers encouraged to place orders with meat purchases for delivery.
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