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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 29, 1924

Page

12

Montreal church wedding and obituary notices

BORN. On Thuratay May ot tn NG and Mea Leonard Woinwaly of Nyuaigaweyat, a On Alay Leona MARRIED NNDPVONALLS at the Church of Evangeliat Montreal on Wednesday April 30 1934 by tev We Of Dutvinon Atutthew Chan Kony won of Me and Arn David Kennedy Milton to Fiva only shausheer of Mr and Btn Alfred Nall Mantreal DIED On Saturday morning May Wi at the home of her grand Mr and Mra Thompson Guelph Heatrice Irena daughter of Mr and Mra Noy Bbdey tuo her ath yeur

Tingale -On 'Thuratay Tn NG Mea Leonard Woinwaly Nyuaigaweyat Alay Leona Mra Thompson

Blossoms and town notes from Acton district May 1926

The Acton Free Press brief items report blossoms on apple and berry trees, spring changes, local prices for milk and potatoes, repairs and improvements around town, forthcoming sales and meetings, and reminders about conduct and public notices. Authorities and residents noted include Warden Yarber, Councillor Frank Holmes, and Rev. Stewart with church events in Norval and Knox Church.

Frank Holmes Bower/Avenue D. McCutcheon

Ontario court hears defense in Toronto Prov. case

Magistrate in Port Court Friday committed the former Provincial Treasurer of Ontario on ten charges. Crown will seek to hold him on all counts as he awaits trial for alleged offences. Several local items follow about community notices and by-laws.

Peter Smith JH. Dewart Jo EL Jonod Lin Torunie Porter Padernian Ontario

Bible Society Addresses Across Town on Scripture Work

The Bible Society received praise from four Protestant church congregations as Rev G Napier Smith and Rev J A Harrington spoke in Knox Church and other venues. Mon evening public meeting in Baptist Church featured lantern views of China and other lands while officers of the Auton Branch were announced led by President John R Kennedy and Secretary-Treasurer A T Brown.

Ita The Bible Society G. Napier Smith Knox Church Mornong Methodist J. A. Harrington St Alban’s A. T. Brown John Cameron A. A A. T Mann Jus. McIntosh HL Pl Moore Alex, McDonald Gen. Chapman Duncan Robertson J. C. Matthews Duncan Smctavieh Frank Kennedy John L. Moore Dundlad Wardle Duncan McDougall N. Forbes A. E. Nicklin

Tea imports and oddities headline Ottawa 1923 report

A Statistica report from Ottawa notes 1923 tea imports into Canada exceeded 1941 by 553,977 pounds with India and Ceylon teas gaining market share while Japanese and Chinese varieties declined. The piece also mentions Halada Tea Company as a major Indian and Ceylon tea importer and includes local weather, fishing notes, and an account of a two headed birth for contrast.

Ottawa Canada Indian Ceylon Japan China Halada Tea Company India

Town and Country Neighborhood News Teems With Local Life

The afternoon reported a judge in Vancouver Dow How and a target heading to Weather Canada as townsfolk discuss purchases on Trafalgar Street. A Terra Cotta Cray Rock victory over Mountaineers 20 to 4 drew a large crowd amid weekend sports and social plans.

Vancouver Weateri Canada Adama Janae Lweek U-aére Tari Trafalgar Thorne Wille Wim. Ki Townend Theis ‘Walt Mat Chie McKoows Ars Mher Af Acton Sports Beth Torres Coeta Trian A. Varacay Mancock Farm Mre C. Porter H. A. Logan A. Wargesa Hayward Aon Tummy Oquotpin Joseph Coulterle

Bannockburn Women’s Institute Elects Officers for 1924

The annual meeting at Mrs HR ON Browns Acton crossroad Oh May 31 elected officers: President Mrs A G Clarridge Vice President Miss Edna Russell Secretary Treasurer Effay Berry Lowrin Directors Mrs W Wiley Mrs D A Russell Mrs T Kennedy District Director Mrs A G Clarridge Convener Programs Miss B Russell Convener Social Mrs D TAL Russell Planner Mrs J W Lowrie Auditors Misses Murray Clarridge and Borths Anthony The group plans a Community Hall fundraiser and a lawn social on June 25 The next meeting is June 18 at Mrs A G Clarridge’s home Evelyn Wilkinson visited Cheltenham.

Bannockburn Women's Institute A. G. Clarridge Evelyn Wilkinson Cheltenham

Eight year old Heatrice Irene Bluley dies in Guelph

The community mourns Heatrice Irene Bluley eight at her grandparents’ home. Funeral at 1 PM from parents’ residence to Ebenezer Cemetery with service at 2 48 PM by Rev G S Cassmore. Large attendance. heartfelt tributes. Also notes Victoria Day quiet across Rockwood ball games and a newborn at Leonard Nightingale’s home.

Roy Bluley Guelph Heatrice Irene Thompson Aherwood Ebenezer Cemetery Cassmore Hay J. Z. Strachan Ebenezer Victoria Rockwood Lloyd Easterbrook James Easterbrook Darbyville la Grippe Leonard Nightingale

Livestock Trade and Local Business Moves Reported

Nine items note livestock shipments and business transfers. R D Glasaford buys Glendenning firm and Hockwood mill. Thatcher sells to Walkey for Tesewater installation. Fred Williams buys cattle near High River. Mrs Peach visits Barrie. Mr C Clayton from Victoria to Ontario government post. Women’s Institute reports $304.02 receipts. turnip growers form Ontario Turnip Growers Co operative Limited with five year plan. Douglas Gowdy leads Toronto youth visit to Limehouse.

R. D. Glasaford Erin John Glendenning Hockwood Lumbers Milla Cuakenette Hros Charles Thatcher Walkey Harriston Tesewater Fred High River Barrie Mn C. Clayton Victoria H. C Toronto den Tu Joseph H. Croft New Ontario Mra. F. 3 Hamilton Afra Black Mra Outlander Myre Robert Herldstean McAlasr Lust Afr D. DD Groy Im Gno Ontario Turnip Growers’ Co-operative. Limited

Crawford Honored at Peel County Public Party

Magistrate P M Crawford of Brampton and Peel County marked his eighteenth year service with a party at Huttonville Park. A berry bowl and a cut glass vase were given to him and his wife by Abel N Handermen and Thomas Thauburn.

Elahty Mobert Crawford Pullee Brampton Peel Roglatrar PJ. Jackson Crawford Mrampton Fife Grace Methodiat Church

Household effects sale notices scheduled on upcoming Saturdays

Public notices list multiple household effects sales with names and dates. May 31 at Liat Street south, June 7 Willow Biredt aclon, June 14 Jos Littie Beardmore Crancant No. 3 Housepolas, detailing items to be sold.

O. Wayfor Hulis Street South Hice Willow Biredt Aclon Jos, Littie Beardmore Crancant Housepola

Oakville Bridge Plan Outlay and Reinforcement

The Oakville bridge project advances with earth filling removal and new spans. Minister G Henry and Deputy HL Squares inspect the structure as officials decide on removing obsolete sections and replacing with reinforced concrete to meet central alignment requirements. Work began in July, affecting several workers.

Oakville Wong Uta G. Henry Squaires Boon Hlyghent Authority Oakvilla Heword

Toronto to Host Canadian Nations Exhibition in August

The Glasgow Herald notes Toronto will open the Canadian Nations Exhibition in August, promising a Wembley scale event. It will feature over 40 permanent buildings and be the largest trade fair of its kind in the world, surpassing expectations.

Glasgow Herald Toronto Noton Caraway Wembley Auys Parmanent

June Rod and Gun special issue showcases Ontario tourism and outdoors

The June Hod and Gun magazine from Canada highlights Ontario tourist attractions and beauty spots with summer camp guidance and trips. It features fishing and camping in Algonquin Park, surveys in north arm Ontario, and outdoors stories across the Dominion. The eighty eight page issue covers sportsmen interests and is published by W. J. Taylor Limited in Woodstock, Ontario.

Ontario Canada Algodauin Park Northarm Dominion Wi J. Taylor Led Woodatock Ont

Annuity Probe Reaches Irish Farm in Tipperary

An insurance officer visits a cottage in Tipperary to verify an annuity paid to Patrick Maloney and to confirm the recipient is the correct man. A plowman, aged about 60, answers while a centenarian works nearby, revealing a family line of Maloney annuity recipients.

Pay Maloney Tipperary Pat Maloney Patrick Maloney Maloney Insurance Company

Goodyear Waterproof Huincots Ad Offers Deals

Do not miss Goodyear guaranteed waterproof Huincots with Goodyear Labet for under 6.90 or 7 for 313.00. We supply for men women and children in any size. Money refunded if not fulfilled. Agents wanted at The Coat Co. 240 Albert St Ottawa Ont.

Goodyear the Coat Co Albert St Ottawa, Ont

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