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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 10, 1923

Page

10

MARRIED IN TORONTO AND OBITUARIES IN ONTARIO

Several notices record marriages and deaths in Ontario during May 1923. The text lists MacDonald Edward marriage in Toronto to Walter James Edward, O'Brien death in Toronto at daughter’s home, Kitching death in Bradford, Jackson marriage in Brampton, Davison death in Fort William, McMurchy death in Chatham, Raybon death in Brampton, and a memorial note for Robert Agnew dated May 9 1908 with family sentiments.

Eword.macdonald Toronto Hoev O'Brien Nia Thomas O'Hrien Aaton SerPenmu Hlaidte Oxfort County George Kitching Jaqkhon Hrampton Hom Tiasom F. J. Jackaun Queen Street Wear James Jackson Indla Rath Mra. C. RK Newlands Agnes Kenney Samuel Traynon Jno

May News: Spring Returns Amid Local Notices

Local notes span weather, Mother's Day plans, street repairs, and school matters. Hanover reports an $18 032.93 surplus. Acton considers curfew enforcement and early shop closings. new ministers inducted and Jubilee plans formed. residents enjoy spring, strawberry sales, and community events.

Hanover

New Principal Named for Guelphs Co te Mowe School

The Guelph school board appointed a winner from a field of 27 applicants to lead the new Co te Mowe Collegiate Institute set to open in September. The post carries an initial salary of 4 000 dollars.

Guelph Hault Ste. Marie Gualph

Lincoln Goldie Nominated as Conservative Standard Bearer

The Conservative party unanimously nominated Lincoln Goldie at a convention to be the standard bearer for South Wellington in the upcoming provincial legislature election.

South Wallington Conservative Party

Raney Seeks Private Life As Premier Drury Hopes For Stay

Premier Drury announced Attorney-General W E Raney desires retirement to private life. Raney sent a letter asking whether resignation should occur now or after the election. East Wellington U F C executives urged reconsideration and dispatched a telegram to Raney. no reply by Sunday.

Ufe Drury Atto Rey Raney East Wellington Atlantia Mitte Drury Cabin

Neighborhood Notes on Community Events and Local Figures

Davi Hutcheon, County Treasurer, recovering from appendicitis after hospitalization in Nassagaweya. Town and Country items include Gladstone Farmers Club debate on farm vs city incomes, funeral of Mrs. McLeod, and a talk by Gusiph District on courtesy. Local residents and teachers featured amid brief social notes and visits.

Davi Hutcheon Anverul Swenke Ot Hin Nassagaweya Q Lior Farmers’ Club Gladastone Etat Ktateamen Mtocok Col Mutrie Barrie Mra John Pouch Gladys Charlie Royce Bridgebure Mire I. A Royce

Social visits mark weekend in Limehouse and area

Mrs Gowdy and Miss Gowdy hosted and visited friends from Toronto Guelph Acton Georgetown Limehouse and Guelph over the weekend. Numerous couples and families including Mr and Mrs Gowdy Mr and Mrs Schoales Mr and Mrs Lane Mr and Mrs Adams Mrs Rigby and babe Mrs Galbraith and others were noted as spending Sunday with friends in Limehouse and surrounding towns. Fishing is out of order with no fair laid the cry.

D. M.'Gowdy Toronto Marjory Hope Mra M. Schoales W. Colow Mias Jesale Acton Jonathan Lane Dally “Varden Misa Mao Muillere Wox Homa Meeund Mra George Adama Darla Cooney Daughter Jug Ross and Milas Pots Georgetown W. Gowdy Mra. Galbraith Quelph Messrs Charila Geo Galbraith Horn- Joy Limehouse Gowdy M. Goway Mias Nettle Guelph

Pupila Honors and Exam Marks Highlight 1910s School

The school lists pupils who won highest marks in each department across April examinations. Names include Margaret Grided, Gordon Platt, Melvin Dron, John Mann, and many others with totals showing top grades by class level. A separate note mentions a georgetown man with a sightless ride and a courthouse conviction in Toronto news.

Nassagaweya Council Authorizes School Building Borrowing

At the Nassagaweya Township May meeting the council passed a by law to borrow 3600 to build a new schoolhouse for No 8. By law to provide hydro electricity power and debt for Campboliville Pollgo Village was submitted and carried by a 36 to vote. A by law setting duties and remuneration of a stip OMoors was given readings and passed. Expenses and accounts were approved including printing postage and conventions. A deputation from the Hulton Agricultural Society secured a 960 grant for grounds and buildings. council adjourned to May 28 for court of revision and ordinary business.

Nassagaweya Township Campboliville Aleatora Atip John Early Hrobertson ‘Co Sxbovelling Encow Britton Expensea Cood Chidhelm W. McPhail Hulton

Committed to Stand Trial in Fall Assizes

The case against Charles Gervaly proceeds after a preliminary hearing before P. Moore, magistrate. Prosecution witnesses testified, including a nurse and Dr Nelson, with the county crown attorney urging trial at the fall assizes.

Chuurten Gore Vile Acton P. Moore Volleo Migistrate Churnany Thachitt Obi Bau Nelwon Ans Lellay Dale Georgetown

Incomplete text sources Kerrs Bald List item details

Fragmentary OCR mentions names and locations with unclear context. Likely references a list or notice but lacks coherent facts, dates, or events to confirm specifics.

Town Population Figures and Debenture Debt Totals

A provincial notice lists municipal populations for towns including Acton Milton Milton Georgetown Oakville and more with counts like Acton 1742 Georgetown 2094 and Milton 1000. It also details debenture debt totals per town such as Acton 171,294 and Oakville 31 EGR1 along with taxation figures and projected municipal obligations.

Lyon Intormatlorny Hallon'a Kivenan Follawa Acton Turling Georgetown Oakville Milton Toul Bovernment Atonson Hurtington Ceorgetown Solan Mihurrgat Tuxen Toartingtornt Georgetown Sitnab Oakvillie Quiville Sonnet Oakvilly Lawington

Special Week End Bargains on Girls and Ladies Wear

Specials advertise deep cuts on girls wool serge skirts cambric bloomers and frocks with yellow trims. Items include 2.76 laundering quality fabric, $1.50 dresses, $1.36 quality gloves and 7.50 price for a white hubutal saltk item. Open evenings for shopping.

Hlawth Howe

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