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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 15, 1923

Page

6

Marriages and Deaths in Early 1920s Local Notices

Dirtha marriages and Leathe notices morph into a mix of names and dates. Aitkenh McCutc married at Averton Disciples Parsonage November 1922. Kilvathick Standinhe nuptials October 31 1923. Deaths include Glenn of Geonetown October 6 1923 and Nordah of St. Jomoph'a Hospitals November 1 1023. Hunter matilyink Montulve obituary November 1 1023. In memoriam Norman Stuckey November 16 1024. The Family.

Aitkenh-Mccutc Paronage Averton Kay Darkhow Thoman Aitkin Forgan Hertha Mex Hugh Rober McCutchson Parlin Nordah Jomoph'a Hospitals Quélph Norman Stuckey W. J. Stuckey

Acton Free Press Local Items November 15

November 15 issue notes Armistice Day reflections, municipal election prep, and holiday advertising. It reports garage fire damage, flag flying for Armistice Day, and growing Christmas promotion. Also mentions gas price in Toronto, skating plans, Indian Summer, and nearby town notes on water works by-law vote and local events.

Fport Colborne Mtopapers

Police Court News from Guelph Brampton and Acton Courts

Multiple police court items report fines, fines and orders for driving without lights, liquor sales, and theft by mail. Individuals named include Leonard Simmons, Ambrose Kentner, and Mrs. Keats, with actions in Brampton and Toronto areas. A motor vehicle act violation led to fines, and a court-ordered damage settlement occurred in Henderson case. Also notes on old-time dance and local property transfers.

Leonard Simmons Bmcphorson Mill Main Atrocks Clarence Henderson Leonard Expresa Henderson Simmons

Auction date change at Guelph Winter Ruler sale

Auction of woody stock at Guelph Winter Ruler has its date moved from December 5 to December 4 with forenoon poultry sale and afternoon wind clearing. Community notices urge buying dairy farming pamphlets from The Hank of Montreal and promoting cows for civilization and prosperity. Local commerce advice encourages early Christmas trading and proactive business outreach.

Guelph Hank Montreal

Obituary notices from a Ontario area paper in 1900s style

The death of Mrs. Jageria, widow of Jefferin, marks the passing of a longtime resident in the community, with funeral rites held at Halliday Church. Also noted are memorials for Mrs. Lovell Blain of Katrine and Samuel Harris of Rockwood, detailing births, marriages, and local involvement, followed by the sudden death of Mrs. Samantha Nellson in Exquesing from accidental dress fire, with funeral at Evergrove Cemetery Milton.

Daniel Neileson Samantha Rice Daniel Nolman Eaquesing Milton Exquesing Mme. Neilson Nellsot Mra. Nellson Nellson Thora Andrew Jonathan Alex Norby Jas. Borvico Nuasuaguweyu Wo. Allan George Pearson

Enterprising Shoe Factories in Brampton and Acton

Enterprising factories in Brampton and Acton turn out nearly 2 000 pairs of shoes daily. Howetson & Co in Brampton, headed by H W Howetsan, operates a newly expanded plant with modern machinery and about 200 Brampton workers producing 4 200 pairs per day. The Acton plant mirrors Brampton, employs sixty workers, and outputs about 760 pairs daily, with plans to increase to 1 000 daily.

Brampton and Acton Brampton Tom Wives H. W. Howetsan Howetson & Co Johildran Wtain Agpurt Howetada Co Bramston Toth Brampton Aaton

Real Practical Kindness by Holyrpood Women at House of Refuge

The ladies of Monlyroad Women’s sster vietted the House of Refuge of Bruce County last Thursday afternoon and provided entertainment and gifts. Inmates received sweets, fruit, and token items while the visitors offered warm care and support. Walkerton town page notes the kindness event.

Monlyroad House of Refuge Bruce County Holyrpood Walkerton

Neighborhood News From Town and Country Church Bells

Mr and Mrs William and their seven children of Guelph were guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Hinith over Thanksgiving. There were humorous histories and coins dying the week. Mr Stewart Lowrly was home from Toronto.

Mia. Wiliam Gaok Childen 7 Guelph Werd Guents and Mew Albert Hinith Phanksalvins Stewart Lowrly Toronto

Thanksgiving Day Hikers Attend Acton Animation Day

A sedate Hatton county warden and his wife joined hikers on Thanksgiving Day at Acton for a festive scene. I H Brown returned from Hamilton for a brief farm visit and gifted his father a soft lift. Residents participated with amusement as the day’s activities unfolded quietly in the community.

Mbro Podem Acton el Her Hatton County I. H. Brown Hamilton Actun

Ballinafad Temperance Talk and Wreck Report

The Tov Mr N Wuildell delivered a temperance sermon to his congregation. Mr Cayton Modgern suffered a pad accident driving a tank of water, with only minor injuries. The Crowe axle caused a wagon wreck but the occupant escaped harm. Mr and Mrs Charton Heldwer and family moved to Nardin.

N. Wuildell Hla Cayton Charton Heldwer

School banquet planned by Mr Jolley to boost community spirit

Teacher Mr Jolley aims to turn the school into a hub of genuine interest inviting parents and children to a Friday evening banquet at Community Mall. Addresses will emphasize home influence and the value of the environment with a planned number of pupils attending. Cooperation is urged for a successful event.

Jolley Uehoal Parente Ehihiron Community Mall Fiie Miles Addrennes Jotlay

Warious World Sermon and Local Community Notes

Last Sunday evening Rav Hay AL Qelyor preached on "a Warious World." Bred Caburna recovering from pneumonia. Many boys attended the Older Roya Canadian Standard Emergency Training Conference at Forgua, reporting uplifting sessions. Mr. M. Gelger of Zurich visited his son Rev H M Gelger at the Methodist Parsonage. Mr and Mrs H W Heinhart of Barrie visited daughter Mrs John Peach. Mears John and Teanga Witzulmmons sold the Fitzulmmons homestead to Mr Albert Ware of the 4th line. Miss Margaret Wehardaon and friend Milss Boll returned to duties as nurses in Weyburn after two months with Mrs Hichardson. Edward Hunt, Rockwood youth arrested at Windsor and brought back to Guildply on seduction charge, appeared before Magistrate Watton pollon court. committed for trial. bail set at 3500. Marion Storay and Gordon Scott performed at Bethany Church reopening in Pislington. Rev J M Stewart retiring from St James Presbyterian North Yarmouth. congregation presented him a purse of over 100 dollars. Stewart had led there for years, doing much good work.

Hay AL Qelyor J. A Caburna Fa Pneumoniia Forgua M. Gelger Zurich H. M. Gelger H.W. Hheinhart Barrie John Peach Mears John Teanga Witzulmmons Fitzulmmons Albert, Ware Blarch Margaret ‘Wehardaon Milsw Boll Nuresa Weyburn Maw Hichardaon Purgata Edward Hunt Rockwood Windsor Gudlply Watton Pollon Nicoll Jomrey K. C Marion Btoray Gordon Scott Bethany Church Pilsington St. James' Presbyterian Church North Yarmouth J. M. Stewart Stewart North

Farewell for settlers to Quelph in local gathering

A large group from the trlenda and neizhborn attended Afr and Mra Parr’s home on Saturday to bid farewell as they depart for their new home in Quelph. Several local residents and families were noted as hosting or visiting during the week, with shifts of home improvements and purchases mentioned in the community.

Afr Mra Parr Quelph Thomas Hrocklehunk Mies Wilma Muntur Mea Townsend Chas, McKeown Acton Lant Wook MM. Lunty Clancy Ed. Simphking Parcahom John McNally Church Street Airs John Parr Hamilton Parry Norma Wilma Hunter Chas, McKeown and Family Acton Air. Kine Tarantyn Mini HY. Enlewood

Parcel for Great Hellula May Be Damaged at Port Gedagalmne

The note describes a dangerous parcel near Port Gedagalmne dated 12 conte apt over 40 dollars, with orders not to register and high postage costs. It warns the package could be intercepted or taxed, increasing delivery expenses for the usual goldenherd shipments.

Britain Hellula

Donkey Brags After Narrow Escape in Night Pasture

A traveling laborer, forced to work across towns to survive, ends up in a pasture where a herd of animals surround him at night. Facing the odd crowd, he declares with mock pomp that he is the biggest donkey among them, turning fear into a comic boast.

Than Boya

Never Let Fear Stop Worthy Labor In Your Work

The note urges diligence despite fear and self doubt. It warns that lack of effort undermines personal growth and integrity. Emphasizes doing work well for one’s own sake and resisting sloth.

Fragmented quote on Anglophone humor in Japanese shops

A garbled excerpt discusses English usage in Japanese bakeries with a note on unconscious humor and distorted names. It cites examples like a Japanese baker's shop phrase and references Anglo-Bax and Orient interpretations. The fragment emphasizes language mismatch and comic effect rather than a clear event.

Anglo-Bax Orient Kouchinuru Eigest Tonio

Quiet wedding at Discipio Parsunags on Friday

On Friday afternoon at the Discipio Parsunags, Mr Than Altken of Fergus wed Mins Bartho McCutcheon, daughter of Hugh Robert McCutcheon Oupringe, with Rev Parkhouse officiating. The couple left for a wharf honeymoon and will reside in Sankatchawan. The community anticipates several local property changes in coming weeks.

Than,Altken Fergus Mins Bartho McCutcheon Hugh Robert McCutcheon Oupringe Parkhouse Bilas Lucy Vaberwood Percy Amith Sankatchawan Gualph Bein Ewart Hunter Onpringe Margaret Laltch Gordon Aitken Florence Cooky Robbie “Akitt Velma Appleyard Fred Campbell George Grundy Jim Martin Beatrice Fisher Evelyn Tubman Nellie Aitken Kenneth Tubman Bry W—Leane Webb Stuart Inelatr Johnny Cook Jean Kirkwood Annie Markow Elmer Fisher Equal Doris Bo

Local Careless Shooting Sparks Outcry and Change

Fragmented tale from a small Ontario area describing a close bullet near John Sprows on a farm, criticism of unsafe behavior, and a local newspaper owner George Hudson who quit teaching to run a paper. A superintendent’s railway anecdote closes the piece.

Amos Norrish Norrish Dies At 66 In Guelph Hospital

Amos Norrish, a respected NASSAGAW EYA farmer, died Sunday morning at St Joseph's Hospital in Guelph. The 66 year old was born in the township and leaves a wife, two sons Clindrd and Charles, a daughter, one brother John Normal, and three sisters. Funeral held Wednesday at Konesor Church with interment at WKbenlser Cemetery. The obituary notes his prominence in local farming and community life.

Amos Noorrish Padma Awaiy Joseph's Hospital Guelph Norrish Nisholm Norrish Konesor Wkbenlser Nusgacaweya Wee Erithoe Bla Tom Clindrd Charles Mie Aldo John ¥. Normal Nigwuguwoyu Mew J. Moteriuhe Mra H. Hanfeld Guelbh MG. A.taylor Nobranka Wiltlain Moffat Ann Duncan Campbell Marat Waele Door Hunts Inn Dante Whitley Oatobar Novi Dr Millar Kitty Aio Kingsbury McLaughlin Ul—K. Nightingale H. Nollin Darby M. Kitgebury Af. Ingles Mpm. Wilson An Mller Eae M.'Mclaughlin I. Eiohardwon WK. Campbell I Richfurdwon W. Inglew

Fragmentary Ad Lineup Shows Prices and Codes

Readable fragments list multiple prices and codes such as L85 3.00 S185 135 495 1.35 90c Tc 35e 50c, indicating varied amounts and shorthand labels in a classified-like snippet.

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