Ontario Temperance Act Wins Halton County Vote Majority
Halton County reports a total Ontario Temperance Act majority of 3934 across towns and townships. Only Glen Williams township went wet with a narrow 26 vote margin. other areas showed strong support, with Acton and a merged regional tally confirming strong Prohibition support overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCready
Milton
Glenwilliams
Exsquesing
Beothh
Eval Eeerey
Stowarttown
Dublin
Appleby
Strathcona
Gira Boyne
Drumaquin
Postville
Nossagaweya
Campbellville
Brookville
Fire damages farm house after chimney spark
A Saturday gale sparked a blaze at Duncan McDougall’s second floor of his farm house. Neighbors and Acton Fire Brigade contained the fire though furniture and bedding were lost. Insurance was $500 on the building and $400 on contents. McDougall was uninjured.
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Duncan McDougall
McDougall
Acton
Acton Fire Brigade
Halton Mutual
Local News Roundup From Acton Delivers Community Updates
A mixed local diary notes a deer hunting party set for Muakoka District with LBR Shorey joining, plus a Women’s Institute meeting at the band hall with district leaders visiting. Also covered are church events, Knox Knox Church supper, an Orange Parade, and Thanksgiving Armistice services as well as a minor fire scare at the Macdonald residence and a local blacksmith business change in Morriston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Institute
Women’ Institute
Mra
W. F. Englehart
Palermo
Mra. Dynes
Burlington
Acton Council Considers Chlorination and Pump Upgrades
Acton Council debated adding a chlorination system and linking the Acton Tanning Co. pumps to town water supply. The plan includes a gasoline driven auxiliary pump and 6 100 debt funding, with unanimous support after discussions on fire protection and insurance rate impacts. A separate motion approved by by law seeks poll places and deputy headings for upcoming elections.
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Ell
Nicol
Thetford
Reeve Barber
Acton Tanning Co
N. H. Gordon
Provincial Board of Health
Torrance Beardmore
Hewetson
Brampton
Acton Tanning” Co
Clark
Acton
Acton Tanning Company
EB. Thetford
John Nicol
Nico and Thetford
Hetupning Omicera
Glao
I. L. Gregory
Hydro
Laodline
Holmes
Bowen
J. Nell
J. ‘Nicol
John Ingma Co. Ltd
Social and Personal News Roundup in Milton Area
Residents and visitors are noted in a Milton area roundup. Toronto visits, weekend trips, hospital progress, condolences, and staff moves are recorded with numerous references to individuals and towns including Guelph Hamilton Georgetown and Gowanstown. The Milton Reformer editor enjoys a holiday abroad.
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George Mann
Robt
J. McPharson
Thos, Tushingham
Toronto
W. H. Howanl
Baptist Association
London
Mra
Howard Price
Hamilton
Gordon
Hayward
Bertha Cook
Mr. Lister
Bank of
Ernest Hall
G. C. Campbell
Georgetown
N. Post
Eb, Dolnon
Crescantvilla
Mire
Hlelby
Niagara Falls
Robert Watson
Church Street
Mn Watson
N.Y. McLamn
John Cole
Nell McDonald
Hastings
Peterborough Hospital
Milton Reformer
Philadelphia
Waoshington
New York
W. D. Gregory
Oakville
A. W. Blackwell
Canadian National
Gowanstown
Listowel
Police Court News From Ontario Districts
Bruce Herbert of Guelph received an indeterminate sentence of one to two years in the Ontario Reformatory after theft of two motor cards in Kitchener. Mike Peena of Guelph was fined $1,000 and costs for keeping liquor for sale. Edna Buck of Milton accused Hart Huck of cruelty and non support. they agreed to separate for the sake of their two children. Crown Attorney W. J. Dick prosecuted, with various other cases heard by Magistrates Mogga and Shultz including alcohol and assault charges and a plantiffs’ cafe incident in Brampton.
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Guelph
Ontario
Bruce Herbert
Mike Peena
Muglatra
Watt
Uquor
Wale
Milton
Edna Buck
Hart Huck
Thia
Fnally
Eome
W. J. Dick
W. Murphy
Toronto
Fun and Frolic at Acton Hallowe'en Parade 1924
Hundreds of masquerading revelers paraded the streets from twilight to bedtime while spectators lined pavements to view costumes. A torchlight procession opened the event with band and costumed participants. Contests awarded prizes for best couples and various age groups, with judges noting the orderly, wholesome celebration reduced mischief. Homes offered treats to visiting costumed callers, reflecting strong community support and cohesion.
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Acton
Duke of Devonshire
LO. D. E
Hallowe'en
Afr
F. Romph
H. Tarawell
Frank Kennedy
N Coatume
Misa Ivy Littley
Mias Eide
Tarswell
William ‘Waller
A. Tarszwell
Mabel Kenyon
Genevieve Clarridge
Violet Scott
Ports
McDonald
Helen Ostrander
Betty Littey
Elleen Clarridge
Dorothy Coxe
Heat Pan
Clarence Babbock
Alfred
Bishop
Archie Mochrie
Boyz
Clarence’ Babcock
Alfred Bishop
Curtis Watson
J. Boys
Gordon Hanaun
Gordon Hanaun, ‘Bert Crewson, Jack Doughty
Vernt Agnew
Gorton Billen
Rigby Chest
Sally— Milas
Clara E. Moore
Stella BoLem
Gordon Bitton
Teddy Hanson
Johnstone Block
Acton Chamber of Commerce Discusses Rail Restorations and Tourism
The Acton Chamber of Commerce held a meeting addressing restoring the 6.09 eastbound evening train and the evening mail. They reported CN Railway officials agreed to restore both services after Acton’s petition, and discussed motor tourism, park conveniences, and road signs for visitors. A social evening for year’s end and a fall Halloween event were proposed, while a lack of suitable Acton buildings hindered Hurt Wheel Company relocation. The Young Peoples’ group hosted a well attended indoor garden party with a kitchen orchestra and varied performances.
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Acton Chamber of Commerce
Canadian National Railway
Acton
Miu Street
McDonald
Actos
Massu
King Steps
Atumat
Chamber of Commercy
Hurt Wheel Company
Hamilton
Ward
Chamber of Commerces
Uiey
Rene Dora
Ahe Young Peoples Ua
Malho
Mise Lottie Mason
Misa Edne Johnaston
Quarlotte
Hunday School
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Poiator
Willow
Presbyterian “Knox Church
Minimaco
A. C. Stewart
Mm. A. Manro
Wiltow Treet
Crathtuede
Matthew
Hunday Hehiod
Free Press Office
Co. Mclaughlin
Bhorey, Hank
Montreal
Kratohbuli
Oxfords
Bhearling Nam
Tam Lambe
Siiglbly
James Btark & Bon
Lar 13
Sthne
Eaquaaing
Georgetown PF
Alexander Macdonald God
Wiah
Dungan McDougall
James Watson
Jet
Erin
Awrey's School
Orton
E Roy Hindley
Halton
Wellington
J. A Smith
Soton
Brone
I. O. D. E. Bazaar
Atte
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Junilor I, O. D. E. Bazaar
Loungfellow
Joel
Mary Philbin
Fox Nown
Biarrin
Norma Talmadge
Rank Lloyd
Hawk
Mitinus
CIA
Wuesday
Robinhood
Dougie * Fairbanks
Chater
Kathy
The
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Dorothy Vernon
Haddon Ie Y Pall
Stasring Mary Rickford
Arices
R. L. Gregory & Son
Guelph and
D. E. Macdonald & Bre & Bros., Ltd
Mill Street Aston
H. Wiles
Harry Harrison ,the
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Halton County
O.T.A. Towna
O.T.A
Georgstown
Nelson Bog
Nasnagaweya
Trafalgar
D. McDougall
G. Mercer Denholm
Popples
Flanders
Aston
Archie MuGibbon
Filton
I. A. Caxe
J. Mic McDonald
W. J. Patterson
James St Anderson
John YT. Worden
Fred Wilda
Robert Fisher
Hix Mite
Lake
Muakoka
L. BR. Shorey
Baugh
Bt. Alban's
Quelph Q General Hospital
Rt. Alban
Knox Church
Ladies’ Aid of
Parkdale
Robert Habbeshaw
J. Arnold Raymond
Misa Edith Law
Mina Dorothy Hanger
Nell Campbell
Hubert Habbeshaw
J. Arnold Haymond
Orange Order
Acton L. O. L
Acton Citizans
Alewarttown
A. C. Blewart
Omerals
Gidgon
England
St Martin's Church
Canada Booth
St. Martin's Church
Ctizens
Ikoon
lHiall
Fairview Cemetery
Daughters of the Empire
W. P. McLam
Jaw
Diymour
Morriston
McLam
Aevan
James McLam
Michael Speight
Melam
Olymour Vomes Rodown
Alexander Macdonald
Surigus
Cobt
Evans, Jones
Teaming
H. Ritchie
Bolt Telephone Co
J. W. Kennedy
Farmer
Auppiles
Hell Telephone Co
Robert Addell
Etrégiaville
Ganstene
Waddell
Chariton Vatkins
Erindale
Cruahed
Ingo Dun Baer
Iowa
Yorkes
George Hynda Fa
C. H. Harrison
Earl Cooper
Gqeorge Jiggine
Aurora
Myrtle Dilla
T H?oronto
L. Ramahow
J. McDougall
Donald McDougall
Mre
Iré Vannatter
Misa Vannatter
Robert Lennate
James Kannawin
Shalburne
Mrv
A. Kannawin
James Alexsan
J. P. Watson
Mian Margaret
Elise Curtis Whitson
J. C. McArthur
Rockards
WH. Harrison
Police Court News
Tony Soynuk
Mogga
Lowle Tieyd
K. Ci. Turanty
Licenas
Robert Davey
Robert Gamble
Wilford
Hramptem
P.M. Crawford
Walter Ty Wong
Lulal Brweal
Bronte
Pollo
Shlalts
Hallowe'en Merry-makers
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