Five Hundred Pairs Trousers Auctioned From Hamilton Supplier
Readable text notes woolen trousers sourced from Guelph and described as fine quality worsted and tweed. The items were bought at auction from the W. E. Sanford Company of Hamilton.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 10, 1923
Page
5
Readable text notes woolen trousers sourced from Guelph and described as fine quality worsted and tweed. The items were bought at auction from the W. E. Sanford Company of Hamilton.
A sale offering A585 uniform grade English worsteds and solid cloths at below normal prices. Includes stripe patterns and high grade worsted trousers and dress-up suits, with patterns matching better qualities, promising long wear and substantial savings for buyers.
Premier Drury was unanimously named by the Halton People’s Political Party at Milton. He defended his government’s record and urged continued prohibition, arguing it improved crime, schools, and poverty, and warned against another vote on the issue. He accused Ferguson’s Conservatives of mismanagement.
A May dance will be held at the town hall on Friday to benefit the Junior Baseball Club. Music will be provided by the Downes Orchestra of Hampton, with lunch served.
The Acton Public School held a pupil drawing contest with twelve entrants. Fred Grace won first prize, Ella Woolf second, and Chas Hawings third, selected by J. L. Jones of Toronto. The event followed earlier notes on community topics and local developments.
Social notes recount visits and greetings among residents of Acton and surrounding areas. Several locals from Guelph, Kitchener, and Toronto are mentioned visiting family, with illnesses and hospital stays noted. Community events include church and women’s institute activities, a farm sale to Richard Brown, and a memorial service for a child in Mulrview Cemetery.
The Hanover council debated paying members 35.0 per year for services, voting 4 to 4. Gustavaner opposed the plan, arguing it was a misstep given duties to serve on a board, and that they should not be paid for duties owed.
The Halton Baseball League schedules its season opening Saturday with Georgetown vs Acton at 1 PM. A parade led by the Citizens Band to the park follows, with band performances planned at the park and parade routes.
The Acton Town Council met Monday chaired by Heove Karber with Hell and Halmen present. A delegation from the Acton Athletic Association pressed reconsideration of the assessment on their grounds noting town access and benevolent funding, while the council promised due consideration at the Court of Revision. The Finance Committee reported accounts and Beardmore Co. water agreement. a six inch Crescent waterworks pipe was opposed. The Court of Revision date was set for June 4. a gun from Sunderlind House was redirected to be stored near the town hall steps.
George Kitching of Nassagaweya near Woodstock died at home after a period of illness. He was married twice, first to Harriet Darby who died about thirty three years ago, and then to Milas Elizabeth Hill of Woodstock who survives him. He leaves three children, and several grandchildren, with funeral services held at his Bondy residence as friends gathered from Acton Nassagaweya and nearby areas.
A Halton Liberal meeting last week selected Reoy Dale of Georgetown as Liberal candidate with unanimous support after withdrawals by Hy A McColl and others. Speakers included WL Hackon and M P for Lincoln Thomas Murchall ill, who could not attend. Dale promised to uphold Halton reform and addressed the audience amid brief remarks from other nominees.
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