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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 22, 1923

Page

4

For Sale and Services Ads in Acton Area

Local classified items list for sale including a Gilson gas engine and a 5 inch chopper with bagger in good running order priced at 3160.00. Also notices on ash disposal services, closet cleaning, and rubbish removal with prompt service. Farm for sale 100 acres near Acton with bank barn and hardwood bush, quick sale price 4500 dollars with down payment. Various farms and homes for sale in Halton and Wellington counties plus fire and life insurance offerings. Prices, contacts, and locations provided.

Gilson Bert Richardson Rockwood Acton Ay R. J. Kerr Halton Wellington

Wonderland Friday and Hurricane's Gal at City Theatre

Novelty from Wonderland Friday shows starkly mixed reviews with Luck Johnny Hines starring in If Your Appreciate Hum and Genuine Thrills. Casey Jones Jr. teams with Tee Comely in a fast moving farsical. Hurricane's Gal screens Wednesday November 28.

Johnny Hines Johniny Hoos Casey Jones, Jr Tee Comely

Winter Overcoats In a Notable Clearance at $19 50

Good news to read of a favorable buying opportunity as coats of exceptionally good tailoring are offered at a price that represents economy. Plain and fancy models with reglar and raglan sleeves, full lining or half lining, leather trim, in a range of colors and sizes 34 to 42.

Special Suit Values This Week for Men and Young Men

This week presents a special value in men and young men suits priced at 19.50. Fall and winter styles in serviceable fabrics with neat patterns in medium and dark shades. Single and double breasted models. Some fabrics lack full size availability but all sizes 34 to 42 are offered in the special group.

Driving Ulsters at $11.50 Special Value

Men’s driving Ulsters offered in heavyweight dark tweed with heavy lining. Double-breasted or belted styles available up to size 44. Value this week: $11.50. Also featuring women’s and misses fashions and a range of home goods and decor including pictures and framing as winter and Christmas needs rise.

Acton By law measure on ten year exemption vote

Local voters will decide Monday December 3 on a by law to grant Acton Machine Company a ten year tax exemption in return for building a larger plant and creating jobs. Proponent Mr How has built a strong business and hopes for continued growth and encouragement.

Acton Machine Campang Acton Machine Company Honda How Acton Hla Tt Wan Guelph Grand Trunk Railway James McLennon Winnipes Quito Alfred Hauer Acton Waterworks Aystem

Acton Council Adopts Budget and By laws After Brief Session

The November council meeting approved the financial statement for the year ending November 16 and adopted several by laws. A refund was ordered for frontage tax, and a petition for use of town hall for community events was granted. The next regular meeting was set for December 1.

Avalon J. McClurn C. HW. Hurricon Holman Holman That A Refund Be Given To Mr. McClure On His Hower’ Avenue Wilbur Rnew H. I. Moore Tuat J. 4. Gamble Women's Institute Usahr Clive Coudwell Charlie Holmen T. Thetford Counel

Obituary notices from Norval and surrounding areas

Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs. John Sharpe once Leah in Norval after pneumonia, noting her Scottish birth and long residence with her husband. Canadian obituaries follow for Oliver G. Anderson of Calgary and A. Cusick of Nimisiuweya, detailing their careers in furniture manufacture, family survivors, and funeral notices. Additional items describe local burglaries in Oakville, a Knox Church banquet, and plans for Oakville’s new Gragary Center with community events and transit updates.

J. Share Norval John Sharpe Leah Scotland Cheltenham Vowl Ua Familly Nimaisuweya Hour Moffat Wiliam Cusick Mr. Cusick Mofrat Nolaon Cuwlok Mlae Amelia Cartun Culodun Townahly Towa Wix Wond Charles W Edmonton Albert E Vancouver H. C George C Mercury Tam Henry W New Woatminates B.C. Norman Port Windy Wye J. Held Acton John Hunday Wu Mra T. G. McWwhirter Diaby Toronto George Gollop Mire Edward McWhirtur Georgetown Euan Bolwn Whhard You Walton Morear Mra. White Gult Efre. Hinkley Cluppisen Mir Strat Goo Guelph Rold Werd Afeaare George Cualck John Cussel W. J. Hold George Goltop Emorson Carton Wm. Carton Morut Camotary

Able Sermons by Rev Draper At Anniversary

The seventy eighth anniversary of the Methodist Church featured Rev C D Draper of Onondaga Falls as guest preacher. Draper spoke on Judas and the prodigal, praising humble faith and forgiveness. Congregations welcomed him with praise as the church celebrated memorials and described the day as a meaningful observance.

C. D. Draper Methodist Church Tleyti Roy CSD Draper Hamilton Contraignes Niagure Fallv Haere Kriex Church Theo Hamilton Conferenca Jesus iChrint My. Draper Tle Glven Judas Christ Jesus Josus Jenus Bamo Oak Jounn Jewuaz Conor Hla Slater Ulier Hone Bonis Howard Guelph Hospital Mra. T Church Street Victoria Avenue Farmer Harold.n. Farmer Ancaster Miss Milne Uffe Allen Cornoy Babe Mian Hattle Moore Mmlen Mary Howls Toronto Maud Mos Bain Charles D.draper Hamilton Niagara Falls C. C. Speight Mike Speight

Social and Personal News Roundup From Acton and Nearby

Local society items list visits and guests over the holiday period. Numerous residents from Acton and surrounding towns are noted visiting relatives, hosting friends, or traveling to cities like Toronto, London, and Bracebridge. Mentions include engagements, anniversaries, recoveries, and community events with many named families and places.

Mra. A Firmtow Mra Mulne Morgan Mr. D.2 Mia Mian May Wildgudt London Durling Lily Aldernon Strown Wuspell Hawking Munday John Louvens I Hockwood Acton Trlonde W. J. Hoolaht Tors Jonta Acton i James Minckwell Bir Hugh McCutcheon

Imperial Conference Impression From Ottawa Meeting

John W. Dafoe, editor of the Manitoba Free Press, said in Ottawa that the Imperial Conference was a real conference. He noted the Dominions are defining statutes and their right to govern themselves, as Premier King made a favorable impression at the gathering.

Corneil Geo, Kharber, Roove W. ¥. Cross Billton Morrin Micknick Hamilton Elliott Milton Toronto Oak Ville Fualarden Detroit Wit- Neneea Cross Palarden Crome King Ottawa John W. Dafoe Manitoba Free Presa London My. Dafou Wali Ktoi

Dundas Street Provincial Highway Completion Description

Fragmented OCR notes describe a planned or ongoing Dundas Street highway project. Mentions improving the road beyond the Toronto Milton route, with gravel paving and a shift toward turning onto a new Dundee road, but text is garbled and several terms are unclear.

Dundas Street Toronto- Tninilton Toronto-Tranmilton Highway Mgrs Voronto Dundee Miuhway Pale Ermno Trufalwar

Evening Ev Service Praised By Church Choir

A liturgical ev ening affair featured Mr Hlowart unable to attend. The church choir offered a harmony filled performance under Thely anthomy Ware and Guthful interpretation. Major Kennedy and others delivered solid readings. The offering collected about 636.09 for the Trustee Board.

Hlowart Pratao Merried Mie Mortia Huth MD Viuaek Musan Anna Mada Oholy Major Kennedy

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