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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 18, 1922

Page

2

Acton Classifieds Advertise Goods and Services

A dense Acton Ontario page lists lost money rewards, farm sales, auctions, job wants, and property for sale. Items include a $1600 missing sum, various farm parcels 30 to 250 acres, an auction of household furniture, terminal notices for potatoes and carpentry tools, a Clydesdale stallion at Ferndale Farm, and multiple housing offers with urgent calls for buyers or bidders. Local names A. McLean J. Kee JAS Byron J. Mashey Neill Gillies & Sons appear.

Mclean Acton Batwoon Molean Autoroound Renant Bree Press Kerr A. EB. Irvin Cee McBain Guelph Street J. Mashey Cameron St Kilwinning Jock Ferndale Farm Bequesing Wiewathla Haron Pride Neill Gillies & Sons Ingaldone Main Street

Big week sale ads bring deep discounts on shirts and umbrellas

The notice promotes a Guelph Macdonalds week sale featuring hundreds of shirts from a manufacturer’s surplus at 1.45 each, umbrellas with steep markdowns, and multiple price cuts across suits coats wallpapers and summer merchandise. It highlights firsts and seconds and lists several reduced prices across divisions.

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Assorted Chocolates Week End Special Price

Assorted Chocolates advertised at 26 cents per pound for a weekend sale, regular price 400. This brief product listing notes a discount on assorted chocolates.

Made-in-Guelph Exposition a Notable Local Event

The Made-in-Guelph Exposition drew strong local support with manufacturers praising the Industrial display. Charles A. Conway resigned as manager of the Tannery Cooperative and will move his residence to Church Street while remaining in town.

Syea Merchanta Guelph Charles A. Conway Conway Baw John Cameron Alticans Conway Broome Mw

James Webb Sentenced to the Ontario Reformatory

James Webb, a young man from Guelph, pleaded guilty to theft of a motor car and appeared before Magistrate Moore for sentencing. He received an indeterminate sentence to the Ontario Reformatory with a possibility of parole, combined with a rehabilitation emphasis and examination provisions. Various local intoxication cases were heard, with one misidentification leading to dismissed charges and others fined or discharged.

Juma Webb Guelph James Moores Humbuy Imprivane Ontario Axie Warrance Parola Norval Costa Jackson Georgetown Albert Motfutlon Wa Cunetable Cooney Acton Iran Cooney Keevely Charles Prevost Hunday Witeason Pravout UN Alex McKensie

Halton County Property Assessments Across Five Towns

The Bureau of Municipal Affairs releases area assessments for Halton County towns including Georgetown Milton Oakville and Warrington. Figures show land areas and per acre values with total assessments varying by locality and land type.

Halton County Bureau of Municipal Affaire Tae Acton Georgetown Ares Warrington Meron Amacuemnont Milton Oakville

Mother's Day Services Highlight Dignity of Motherhood

A church program emphasizes the dignity of motherhood and affection toward children during Mother's Day services. Noting lessons on care, guidance, and family values, speakers urge appreciation for mothers and their role in nurturing the young.

Obituary notices and community obsequies recount Acton families

A batch of obituaries from Acton details the deaths of Mrs. Mit Htorey and Mrs. Minnie Vyte along with Robert Watson of Tampa Florida. The notices describe sudden illnesses and prior health issues, funeral arrangements, and surviving relatives including children and siblings. The piece also pays tribute to longtime residents Hugh McDougall and other local figures, noting Mother's Day commemorations and church services.

Utianing Calgary Alberts Momiay Mey Ming Binning Drewst Hhe Toronto Aliment Agal Hhronda Mea Hinnlagaygain Mra Vyte Minding Adab Vyte Mim Joseph Bor Acton Walcome Harmelf Kho Minnie

Mystery of Dan McKinnon’s Disappearance Shakes Acton

Friends and family search for Dan McKinnon who vanished in April after moving to Acton with his bride to the Thomas Ryder farm. Mr Gordon and others, including Chris Cooney, investigate across Glengarry and nearby towns, tracing letters from Glen Gordon and family in Churchill as they await word.

F. Hloore Acton Hla Forbes Port’ Credit Moorea Mir Fred Borbes Acton Claixons Glen Handfield Miles Mollae Glengarey Cochrane Aotan Glengarry Gordon Churchill McKinnon Glen Katy Gordoun Cordon Mint Gordon New Ontario Cochram Gorton New Urunawick Druck Hwackhamer Farm Air Hugh Johnston Duat Cochrana Mr. Gonion Mirw Lin Wlaht Mr. Gonton Chris Cooney Eighbors Palloe

Splendid Years Work in Methodist Church Departments

The quarterly meeting of the Methodist Church reports progress across departments including Sunday School, Epworth League, Women’s Missionary Society and supporting committees. Pastor Rev. GL Mayor announced his forthcoming resignation after four years, praising faithful service and leadership. plans for successor and conference delegates were discussed, with members expressing thanks and best wishes for Mayo and his wife.

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Local Social Notes and Halton League Opening

Social and personal items from Taronto and nearby towns recount visits and home stays, noting friends and relatives from Toronto, Acton, Georgetown, Bronte and Campbellville. The Halton League opens with Acton, Georgetown, and Campbellville posting results in a season opener.

Halton Aioryitowen Campbellville Bronte

John Milton Chanter plans town projects and by law vote

An adjourned town council meeting proposes a by law to raise 8000 for concrete sidewalk extension water mains and town hall improvements. Voting day set for May 27 with eligible voters to decide. Local figures include Mayor Irving and council member Nelran Lyn. Potential church and civic developments noted.

John Milton Roylion Moniay Irving Ulftarvat Nelran Lyn

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