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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 05, 1925
Page
12
The readable fragments indicate rates for births marriages and deaths with lines mentioning memorial cards and poems but no coherent event or names. This record preserves the odd pricing references without forming a complete news item.
The notice lists multiple marriages in October 1925 including Kathrine M McQueen to William B D McGregor in Nottuwa Presbyterian Church and Melbourne C Overholt to Edna Maude Johnston in Acton. Died notices include Samuel Crawford in Moffat aged 62 and William Robertson Blanshaw in Appleby aged 79. Additional entries mention Thomas Fulton of Nassagawega and Robert H Rudow, formerly of Georgetown, all dated 1925.
Brief items from a 1925 local page mention Armistice Day poppies and Thanksgiving services, weather notes, and community updates. It notes Indian Summer, upcoming homecomings, and cold October history, with local business ads, turnip and potato market quotes, and clerical appointments in Peel County.
The second annual Bacon Hog Show in Milton attracted large entries across breeding and market classes. About 132 hogs were shown with 77 selected, 48 thick smooth, 6 heavies and 1 light. W. Alevying of Tanally claimed the Champion Bacon Leg and a cup donated by Giles Billimer. Winners spanned boars and sows across age groups with W. A. Irving prominent in multiple classes and champion boar honors going to W. Dredge.
On Saturday evening two Italian men from Milton Heights Pascale Gardin 29 and his brother Guido 26 were killed on CPR tracks west of Milton. They had returned from visiting a relative in Guelph and attempted to walk home when struck on a sharp curve. Pascale saved his three year old son by tossing him off the embankment but perished with his brother. The coroner Dr H A McColl opened an inquest. the bodies were moved to Guelph for burial.
Five Ontario Agricultural College students from Guelph will represent their college in the Inter-Collegiate Live Stock Judging Contest at the International Live Stock Show in Chicago from November 28 to December 5 or 6. Professor Wade Toole coached the team. five scholarships of 250 dollars each from the Pullman Company will be awarded to the top institution.
Letter from Sam Scarow, Acton, appeals for support of the Poppy Day Fund as Armistice Day nears. He notes WWI sacrifices and ongoing injuries, urging Acton residents to wear a poppy to honor veterans and aid disabled soldiers through employment and pensions secured in the past year.
A fragmentary newspaper item blends a Sunday School classroom anecdote about evil spirits with stray garbled notes on a turkey, a nursery rhyme, and a mention of a Sunday service being in charge of sanitary matters. The text is patchy and difficult to parse.
The article describes a holiday schedule and ceremonial recognitions for the Royal Couriers, with officials outlining observances on Phantagvin Day and related civic actions. It lists names, places, and organizations connected to the event and local administrative updates.
A Halloween celebration at News Town and Country school drew cheers from students and staff. Performers including Georgy Grail Covetes Sayer Cer and Jenetta Waller led a lively program as the community enjoyed the eerie Saint day activities.
Local visitors include Mr and Mrs Arelly Gray of Toronto and John Watson of Toronto. John Simith returns from Detroit for the election period funeral. Barvie HM hosted anniversary services last Sunday and a Monday evening entertainment drew a fine crowd under clear skies. United Church communion was held on Sunday. A missive from Miss Sybil Hosking of Angola, Portuguese West Africa, notes progress in mission work and language studies with Dr. Sanders. Harvest helpers returned by motor, sharing broader views of travel. A concert Friday night features the Girls Baseball Club with songs solos and recitations, plus the Robinson Family Band from Guelph.
Mrs UW Lepage and Mr and Mrs Morley Lepage welcomed visitors from Sydney Australia. Mr and Mrs Stevens are en route on a round the world trip visiting Canada, Europe, Egypt and the Holy Land. They plan to sail from Seattle to Australia via Hawaii after visiting Banff and Vancouver. A later note describes a pretty autumn wedding in Collingwood where Miss M C McQueen and Mr W T McGregor wed in Presbyterian Church with reception and honeymoon to Toronto and Buffalo.
Knox Church Limehouse held annual anniversary services with two sermons by Rev T Dodds of Dixie. The choir and Georgetown friends led praise, with solos by Mrs Rennie. Monday night featured an entertainment with Rev M McLean and Rev A C Stewart, jokes, and a program by Mrs Bessey and Mr Greenwood. Refreshments followed. thanks given to Limehouse W M S and ladies. some harvesters remain away.
After a year of service G Strickland Thompson, organist of St Pauls United Church, Milton, resigned last week, having given great satisfaction to the church. A county plowing match and tractor demonstration occurred on Lawson Bros farm in Espoesing with 450 in prizes. A Toronto Presbytery meeting at Knox Church Milton inducted Rev James N McFaul into the pastoral charge. The annual Thanksgiving supper at St Pauls Milton will be held this Thursday evening with a 6 to 7 meal, a musical program, and address by Rev J A Mackenzie.
The United Church in Ashgrove as near completion after major upgrades including a new memorial pulpit donated by the Nixon family. The project led by Rev. Henry Caldwell features a rebuilt choir area new furnace system and a modernized interior. Contractors listed include Stone Foundations John Hepworth Glen Williams and Pennington Baker. About 2600 cost with half already subscribed and the rest to be raised at the reopening services.
Hallowe en party ideas for All Spirits Night include three saucers to predict marriage fate and a partners game using a jack o lantern centerpiece. Other activities involve a nut fire test for faithfulness and serving doughnuts coffee and pies for guests.
A child recounts visiting grandmother's quiet home and returning home by noon. The father asks why she did not stay, and she replies she prefers a lively home where people are present. The grandmother's house feels empty of noise to her.
A fragmentary obituary notice outlines a 2nd September death and the ensuing probate actions. It references Andrew Marroy and Debert with legal proceedings in the county court, noting a writ and multiple executors. It lists addresses and dates, revealing scarce but concrete names and locations.
The proprietor R J Kerr acts as auctioneer for a public sale on Tuesday November 10 at one o clock detailing horses cows calves pigs implements grain hay poultry and gear. Terms note cash under ten dollars and credit terms for larger amounts with approved notes. No reserve as the proprietor is giving up farming.
A Toronto ad promotes quick training at Hemphill Trade Schools Ltd 163 King St West to enter automotive mechanical electrical ignition battery welding hairdressing mechanical dentistry or barbering with strong demand and a bright future. Send to Dept C for special offer.
In the Surrogate Court of the County Acton notice to creditors of Robert Lane late of Limehouse Haltyn deceased who died October 23 1926 that all claims must be sent by December 3 1926 to Harald ash Farmer solicitor for the executors of the will of the deceased Aston Bar rister at Law including full names addresses and descriptions of claims and security if any. executors will distribute the estate on December 5 1925 and will not be liable for claims not received notice at distribution date Catharine Land John Wesley Lane executors by H N Farmer their publicitor 19-3
A public school composition day yielded humorous letters from pupils. A young girl apologized for not inviting Miss to her imagined birthday party, explaining she delayed and mistook a buggy for indicating illness.
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