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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
7
Local notice compiles marriages and deaths with fragments from Ontario and Guelph regions. Names include Allan Lackey Brampton and Miss Emasa Lackey, plus Grace Davidson and Helen Raymond, with dates around 1925 1926 and references to St Pauls Brampton and Georgetown.
The March 5 issue surveys maple syrup preparations, winter weather lapses, and social happenings. It cites Ontario horse wages, church unions in Guelph, library fundraising, traffic concerns, and small local incidents from Alliston to Perth, with a tone of community updates and civic notes.
Obituaries report the death of Mrs. Christopher Cook at home near Ballinafad on February 18, noting her long residence and family survivors in Ontario. Isabella Grant Papst of Georgetown, widow of C W Papst, dies suddenly at home. details include birth in Glen Williams, marriage in 1870, and surviving relatives. Also covered is the life of Robert M Laing of Acton, detailing his military service in the Riel Rebellion and Spanish American War, family, and the funeral to be held later that afternoon.
The Ryder and Mowat Glove Company will discontinue operations and shut their Main Street factory after failing orders and reduced demand in Canadian and U S glove markets. The move comes in a solvent, not a failure, and preserves wage commitments while noting broader industry downturn.
Reading from a local council record, discussions centered on proposed tax and pension reforms. Motion to adjust clerk salary faced scrutiny amid broader budget considerations. The March Bannock meeting agenda included a Women’s Institute event on March 18 at Arg. y tomb.
The item reports on street and bridge work by the Canadian National Electric Road crew renewing timbers over the Acton Crook river crossing and a nearby mill pond. It notes a Good Roads Convention in Toronto attended by Councillor Growdy, engagement in a church union vote, and a Mitta Chapter I C D L E annual meeting with officers elected and total year receipts over 1500 dollars.
Burlington Masons received an invitation to fraternal visit at Oakville lodge on Thursday evening March 12. Welcome Home Jimmy a May in thr asdy will be put on by Hamilton talent under Knox Church Ladies Aid Burlington on March 100. William Campbell purchased the Abbitoh of the Robert Dawson Moat Company at Niagara Falls Ontario and will take possession on March 45. A meeting of the Quarterly Board of the Methodist Church arranged union services with Presbyterian Church starting mid March alternate Sundays conducted by Rev R McGillivray. Work begins on a new brick structure on Bragt street of the Bell Telephone Company to be completed by May 1. On Friday evening Mrs and Mrs W D Flatt entertained the Methodist church choir at Port Nelson with humor contests singing and refreshments. The Chamber of Commerce will interview Bell Telephone for reduced rates. A second dollar Day was seen cast and will be held early in the spring.
Yerra Cotta and vicinity residents attended a Tuesday evening party at Mr. and Mrs. Ed Simpkins to mark the 26th wedding anniversary. About fifty guests enjoyed a large wedding cake and several silver gifts from friends and the Ladies of the Social Hour. Local moving notices include Mr. HL Logan resuming brick yard work and several residents migrating to Toronto for work.
Oakville council called a special public meeting in the temperance hall on Tuesday to discuss band formation and a $600 debt hindering progress. A Saturday gathering of regional municipalities debated hydro, and a resolution favored rapid intercity links. Additional events included church entertainment for parish funds, a horticultural society meeting planned for March 11, and a Salvation Army visit to Oakville. A recent death near Clarkson and travel plans of local residents were also noted.
Earl Campbell a young farmer from Nasgagaweya Township slipped on a concrete floor while tending cattle. A thorn from a cow penetrated his jogs, causing severe gash and heavy blood loss requiring ten stitches.
Members of the Presbyterian Church voted to withdraw from the church after a majority favored national union. Last Sunday worship services were held in the town hall. Rev. J. O. Stewart announced he would lead the Union Church and referenced his prior ties to the Presbyterian congregation. Elder William McLean extended an invitation for Presbyterians to attend worship with the Union congregation if they wish.
A string of farm ownership changes is reported with tenants shifting. Names include Austin Ritchson and Herb Tarzwell renting or moving to new holdings such as the McPhail Campbell and John Altheng farms totaling about 300 acres.
The February school report lists student names with marks and honors in core subjects. Notable scores include Jean Cree 78 percent with honor, Ed ward Duggan 75 and Hazel Farey 81, Mildred Foster 77, Jack Caio 85, and Frank Swackhamer 60 in arithmetic and spelling.
J P Scarrow was named president of the War Veterans Association in a recent meeting. The appointment follows the retirement of the prior head as the organization plans continued support for veterans.
At a Toronto gathering of the Ontario Veterans Alliance Central Region Tol Hunter resigned after two years in office. The chair was assumed by J P Bearrow of Acton Branch as 1st vice presidents move up and 4th vice presidency to be filled later. The alliance adopted a legislative programme and set steps for veteran bodies.
A large Knox Church gathering Sunday evening featured a thirty-voice male choir. Knox College speakers A Gilles and Lou Lite praised The Abundant Life and The Spirit of Fellowship. Choir leadership by Alex Mann and J Lewis with a quintet including V Rumsey and K Currie delivered a fervent program.
R J Kerrs lists sales for Friday and Tuesday in March with items from Smith Brothers Eenweter Township to Campbell near Moffat and Brock farms. Entries note Bathrauy Acton Station Hotel and Esquesing as locales with farm lots and dates in March.
The courtroom scene features a colonel and opposing counsel sparring over rhetoric as the judge listens. The advocate dismisses the rival’s argument, calling it hollow and comparing it to a stovepipe, as discussion centers on a controversial verdict in western Tennessee.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs. Smith awoken by a distressed child asking for water. The scene revolves around a tense demand for a drink and a stern maternal response in a cold, late night setting.
In a terse moral tract the Atchison Globe urges a man to self examine his conduct at home. It counsels calm reflection on disposition religion business and interactions with employees and neighbors. The tone hints at a sharp critique of personal habits and temper.
Mortgage sale bill for a 100 acre Esquesing Township property in Halton County north of the Grand Trunk Railway. Lot 24 fourth concession described with three-eighths acre parcel carved out. Auction by R J Kerr on March 28, 1925 at Lasby’s Station Hotel Acton Ontario. Ten percent down, balance in 30 days. Solicitor Harry W Pagh 415 Queen’s Park Toronto.
The undersigned announces a public auction on March 10 at 1 p.m. at Stop 68, West-Chungacousy, listing horses cattle pigs implements harness hay and grain furniture and farm tools. Also sold are registered Shorthorn cattle owned by RB Murray with cash terms on calves and other items. BEN. PETGCH and W. A. Wilson, Clerk.
Former pastor of Calvary Baptist Church Toronto and Acton was extended a call by the congregation of Woolwich Street Baptist Church Guelph after a recent visit. Johnston was heard by the church and unanimously invited to accept.
The Hamilton city directory shows a population of 141 685 when including adjoining suburbs Mount Hamilton Bartonville West Hamilton and the Beach. Excluding these areas the population is 132 493, with publishers predicting 226 000 in twenty years. Dufferin County forestry plans move ahead with two demonstration plots in Mono and Mulmur townships this spring.
Fragmentary OCR shows land sale notes: 100 acres near Balmafad with barn and two houses, good soil, water nearby. Also 100 acres near Acton with springs, a new bank barn house, water, and strong features. Prices listed as 35,700 and 33,500 with terms like 2,000 down, exchange for town property.
Winter Time is Meat Time. Pattersons Meat advertises abundant stocks of Beef Pork Lamb Fish Neal and other meats. The store touts expert meat cutting and value for money to lure shoppers during cold weather.
Canned vegetables and fruits offer inspiration for a delicious and unusual meal. Customers are urged to place orders with meat purchases for delivery, pairing fresh canned options with their meat selections.
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