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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 31, 1923
Page
6
Obituary items list several May deaths from early 20th century records. Entries mention Hannat Walker 70, Lucia Coyne Clements in Alsston, Mary June Campbell widow of Dougald Campbell in her 94th year. Also list Leid Enguysing and other fragmented lines with spouses and ages.
Town items mention June weddings, a new high school by-law of 50,000 dollars, and street improvements. Local sport includes fishing, strawberry yields, and a firecracker accident. Public notices urge voter registration, birthday holiday warmth, verandah additions, and road conditions, with community activities at McDonald Institute and a Junior Women’s Institute gathering.
Local brief notes announce the annual Niagara camp opening next Monday limited to ashorn stock and smaller in size than last year. The report highlights July Fourth start, with other items noting a junior farmers field day, Mono Centre centenary plans, and community notices across Ontario towns.
The council approved a financial tally of losses from a dog attack including John N Newton two sheep and Alex Ingles ten sheep with additional damages to gear and lambs. Accounts itemize payments for road and sidewalk works, gravel, telephone service, and charity aid as the council plans a by law to regulate dog running and schedules a meeting for Monday June 1 at 104.
Sir Henry Thornton president of the Canadian National Railway system with senior officials inspected the Ontario Lines branch in Guelph on Friday morning. He spoke of plans for greatly improved service on the Toronto Suburban line and reassured residents that measures would be taken to protect the Guelph Junction Railway while pursuing inter urban expansion. The audience welcomed his promises of prompt relief and support for local rail improvements.
Local girls heated up in khaki trimmed uniforms as they played away games against Rockwood. The Erin Township revision of voters lists added 176 names, with a Nichol township session held in Fergus. 240 nasties found in Guelph township work reported. Oakville milk theft case ends in $50 fine for Angus Smith. Guelph merchants report petty pilfering, with a suspect described and police sought. H. Hawetson honored by British Columbia Trusts and Worden earns Governor General's Medal for academics at McMaster University.
A neighborhood note reports a child named Swan born near Milton to Mr and Mrs William Sheppard last week, described as the nineteenth addition to the family. The family counts 16 living and four dead, with Halton County noted for population growth in the province.
Toronto visitors and locals mingle over weekend and holiday gatherings. Names include Laughlin Lyons Dorey Nodgina Proctor Boeckhiamet Dodd and Dennis. A June 1 social at Community Hall and Blue Spring Park outing are mentioned along with hospital graduation for a nurse at Guelph General.
Mrs John Walker and daughter Agnes plan an extensive months long trip through the West with Mrs Howard Meadows and family of Medicine Hat visiting at the Meadows home. Mrs Mesadown returns for her brother George Gordon’s funeral. An illustrated lecture on Birds and Their Homes by Rev Geo McDonald drew praise at the Presbyterian Church. Mrs Eileen Barry graduates from St Catharine's Hospital training school in Brooklyn as nurse. Women’s Institute honors Mrs William Harris with silver candlesticks after twenty years of service. Mrs Harris expresses thanks and Nica is re-elected president. Guelph Presbytery accepts Rev John Little’s resignation effective after the third Sunday in June. Rev J T Strachan of Nusheimweyu Wee named interim moderator.
A veteran gathering in Toronto on Victoria Day May 24 united MO veterans from across the province. Delegates expressed strong discontent at government handling of returned soldiers and approved an amalgamation plan led by Col A T Hunter. An executive was elected with Captain W W Parry as president and fees set at one dollar for convention participants.
The Hamilton Conference in session, with about four hundred delegates, opened at Wellington Street Church Brantford on Tuesday. Ministerial Association sessions discussed disciplinary issues and public addresses. Noted speakers included Norman Oliver and Dr Hugh Won, outlining church work across county town and city. The draft Stationing Committee report detailed upcoming district reorganizations across Hamilton, Guelph, St Catharines, Port Dover, Georgetown, and other districts.
Canadian Government Air Force plans to patrol northern timber districts with small aircraft fitted with wireless phones. A single winged craft would relay instant messages to a base where a larger machine with fire gear could be dispatched. Officials say provinces fund operations with minimal depreciation support and the Air Force favors shifting to commercial use when practical.
Creditors of Charles C. Speight late of Acton Halton Merchant who died about April 17 1929 must send name address and particulars of their claims by July 16 1923. Notices to be filed with The Canadian Credit Men's Association Limited 8 Front St W Toronto. Distribution will occur after July 18 1923 among those who have timely claims.
Notice to creditors of William Taylor late of Acton Ontario deceased around January 10 1923. Creditors must file by January 10 1923 to Elizabeth Taylor administratrix Acton Ontario. Proceedings to distribute estate assets after June 25 1923.
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