25 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 25, 1920
Page
1
Auction notices highlight 20 houses in Acton with prices from 860 to 5000 dollars. Listings promote building lots and estate agency services at Towser Avenue, Aston, urging buyers to consider Acton’s advantages for housing investment.
Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to November 36 for the purchase of the comfortable brick dwelling and church street property belonging to the estate of the late Rutay Women. Terms ten percent at sale and balance on December 5 1920. The highest tender not exceeding city limits accepted. A. A. Worden Executor 202 Fll No 2 Acton.
Esquesing township notes show the council meeting discussing payments for two bridges and a culvert project, a log read machine operation, and grading work. A report cites sheep killed by dogs and a dog-related valuation, with various balances and street work figures noted for December session.
The notice recalls Alexander Campbell of Hartley district Manitou who died November in his seventy seventh year. Born at Spaylide Ontario he moved to Manitou with his family and worked hard locally. Survived by wife and many children, the funeral was held at his late home with Presbyterian minister Rev J T Strachan. The tribute notes his industrious nature, kindness to neighbors, and deep community ties in curling and farming.
The Acton School Concert announced for next Wednesday evening December 1 will feature opening chorus and school performances by students including Danlah Danon and Violet Currix, with the Toronto Education Department providing coaching. The South Wellington Educational Association will host a conference in Town Hall, with talks on community education and a farewell for Miranda Tatat Marlow and Kenneth Woo as they leave for Quillph.
Season’s prize winners for the Quest Players of Acton are announced for the year. The group honors members for notable sporting and dramatic contributions. Prizes include items donated by local supporters such as Alex and W. A. Storrar.
The government party candidate McDermand, UW, won by a sweeping majority in the by election held Monday. Voters supported McDermand against Klangell and Chariton with a strong Conservative showing. The result signals a shift in public opinion and reflects the riding's history and current political mood.
Local import notes from Gt Josaph’s with weekly basement party at Bt Jomophila Church and upcoming events. Miltons high school project costs cited. council deliberations on funding and waterworks progress reported along with Tornto pastor move to Calvary Church. Weather, heating repairs, and hunting season notes included with community health and agriculture items.
A long column records social and family moves across the week. Residents praised include Mr. and Mrs. McDonald visiting Toronto and Guelph. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wbury with relatives in Toronto. Dr. Nelson attending at Grand View. Mr. and Mrs. Young returning from Huntsville. engagements announced for Miss Irene, daughter of Mrs. Nilson, to a Toronto surgeon. and Mr. Wilson and family moving to a newly purchased home on Tower Avenue. Several church remarks reference Rev Mayer’s sermon on Protestant rights and freedom, with notes on community life, travel, and local housekeeping. Weather notes discuss forecasts and cautious expectations for rain.
A Sunday morning blaze devastated Tony Seynuk's Restaurant, injuring no one but destroying the building and interior. The fire, described as the town's first big incident in about a year, caused extensive damage to the structure and contents, with estimated loss reaching thousands of dollars. Firefighters containment and building repairs were planned immediately.
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