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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1922
Page
7
Obituaries and memorial notices from a historical Ontario style paper list multiple individuals with names, dates, and relations. Entries note deaths, ages, residences, and bereaved families including Overland, Miller, Tyewnoan, Thornton, and McMillan among others, with dates in March 1923 and surrounding details.
A garbled but lively postwar note lists spring concerns and community notices. Items mention thawing roads, church events, a concert by the Royal City Flute Foundry, a budget for illustrated Australian paper, and upcoming social gatherings. It records local names like Wm McKinnon and W A Smith, plus church and school notices and minor legal mentions.
The concert at St Joseph Church featured Mothers Goodrow directing a diverse cast including Georgerty Good row from Uaanton and Francis tay from Marmion. Performances by soprano Mia Medr garet Troon and baritone Walter Tanna highlighted a program praising Ireland’s patron saint and future industry.
The passage outlines editorial changes at a weekly paper in Newmarket and a local morgue of figures including Mr. Moore the long-time editor, Mr. G. As Dill joining as partner, and Mr. Die Wil assuming tasks as treasurer and pursuing editor. It notes Moore’s forty-three years at the helm and his replacement by younger leadership.
The Centenarian preacher Rev T M Jefferis of Oakville died peacefully at his home last Thursday, ten minutes after a sudden lapse. He celebrated his centenary birthday on February 15 and remained active in ministry for fifty years before turning to fruit farming. Survived by a daughter Martha and a son-in-law, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He had served as pastor at Ebotexor Church and later moved to Oakville.
The annual report of the Auditor General Just Janrod outlines a revenue over expenditure plan for the year ending March 31, 1921, totaling nearly $1,670,000. The report lists revenue from the province and vicinity with scattered place names such as Campbellville, Georgetown, Oakville, and Norval, among others.
A Wheatfield Bulletin style reflection compares municipal taxes and living standards across a decade. It notes more services, better waterworks, and higher taxes that reflect modern conveniences. The piece argues tax shifts were tied to improved municipal and provincial services rather than currency weakness.
Auctioneers William Thompson and Hugh Weed announce a public auction at Vine, Virginia on Friday March 31 1822 at two oclock. The sale includes cattle horses cows and various seed grain items with numerous lots and terms including no reserve and charges for late payments. Auctioneer W KEK and clerk HHORDY list details and contact info with emphasis on fat cattle and grain lots.
Fragmentary OCR shows a jumbled ad list from Acton Ontario offering fowl items and hardware. It mentions wood hen and wood duck, prices for hidden items, and a request for address and phone number. The legible pieces hint at sales and contact details but are garbled and incomplete.
Ephraim Chapman, veteran High Constable of Campbellville, died at his son's home in his eighty second year. The death follows his long service in the court system, with his widow and two sons among survivors. The obituary notes his respected status and prior roles, including leadership in the local court and arrangements for his late wife.
A noted rupture expert will be at the Station Water for one day to offer free examinations and demonstrate his appliance. The device reportedly contracts the organ in 16 days and cures in three to six months. Consultation with nearby agents costs nothing, and no payment is due unless the patient is fully satisfied. The event is scheduled for a Tuesday on April 4, with plans for demonstrations and trials at no charge.
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