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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1927
Page
6
In Memoriams note the death of Annalee Cds on Thanksgiving Day and prayers for sorrowful families. The notice lists Albert Wishes as husband and mentions deep loss for relatives in Toronto and Corewell area with references to Verice Ivy Betty and Sesteil.
A collection of short local items notes Thanksgiving mood, taxes due by December 16, and municipal nominations due three weeks from Monday. Weather commentary predicts a mild early winter, plus reports on a bank robbery near Campbellville and a new home frame on Frederick Street.
In Magistrate Moore’s court last month several minor charges led to guilty pleas, fines, and costs while others were adjourned. Notable cases include intoxication and unauthorized possession of liquor, with penalties under the Traffic Act. A Kingston penitentiary sentence for forgery was handed to a man of 27, while other local matters involved cheque fraud and various adjournments. Community notices mention an Ashgrove Improvement Society event with a reception and speeches prior to a social gathering.
A party led by J C Matthews travels by car through Hillaburg Shelburne and Meaford to Meaford for a fishing trip aboard two boats on Georgian Bay. Sam McKim guides the group. Arnold lands the day’s largest ten-pound fish. Eighteen fish are caught, with average weights four to five pounds, as the party later returns via Owen Sound Chatsworth and Guelph.
The Patten Plowman's Association held its annual meet at Merry Brook on the Dundas highway last Wednesday. Winners included best plowed land in flat type, best crown and finish, and notable placings across multiple classes with teams led by Gillowe, McLead, Weldrick, and McMurray. The Halton event recognized Farm equipment and tractor classes, with Cups awarded for land quality and standout teams.
A neighborhood report notes Mr. John Graft and associates on a westward expedition near Neon and Mis Mo. The event, described as a notable effort, marks a late year completion in October, with the community keeping watch on nearby activities.
Dobtin brane of the Womenn Institute held their October meeting at Mrs Bracken’s hill on Wednesday October 19. After brief remarks and a paper read by Mine 1 ad non titled Christoun Divind the meeting ended with the National Anthem. Next WIM Bee quilting to be held at Mes Jobo Frank's. Mrs Tallgray with S McMinn and family are spending the week with Mr Wms Strachen.
Mr Norman dean injured his ankle at work in the rubber industry and is expected to recover at home. Mr St J Stringer will move to Stayner with his brother J J Stringer for a new situation. Ed Sanderson Jr was badly hurt between two cars at Halton Brick Works last week. A social dance at the home of Ale and Mrs H Preamwood was well attended. Mr WH Lagan opened a new augrine on his farm. Mrs J raises febn the atek list agtyce sent.
A string of local items from Naasugaweya and Campbellville: church services and anniversaries at Ebenezer United Church, King Calelum Products Co. producing imaceticide, and a Halloween night car crackdown with four suspects captured in Toronto. The story mentions an armed hold up at the Bank of Nova Scotia in Campbellville, a police court fine, and various community events including tea meetings, a masquerade party, and Sunday School gatherings.
A series of local mishaps and events fills the page. Reports describe a shop robbery thwarted by a dramatic intervention, a narrow escape from a fatal street accident, and a public notice of a high-profile stage production drawing crowds. Community life includes birthdays, church travel reports, and local dignitaries in civic pages.
An enforcement report details fines of 42 dollars and confiscation of 22 pelts tied to trapping violations. The case cites Lady Thais Overacer Tebeneen and the Department of Chierse with penalties assessed for trapping before official season rules.
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The undersigned offers cattle including cows and heifers for sale at Milton Brick Limited Model by Pablo Auction at Lat Noob Recedon Ne Basquesdm on Friday November 11 1927 under cover. Sale at top level under DEN PETCH Auctioneer WOOA WILSON Clerk.
Power of sale issued for a 200 acre farm near Erin in Wellington County. Sale to settle mortgage after notice. property includes cleared fields, orchard, wind damaged house, wells and springs, located six miles from Guelph and nine miles from Acton. Terms require payment within three days after sale.
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