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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1925
Page
6
Multiple obituaries list deaths on November 20 in Acton Brampton and Guelph. Names include Peter Lloyd Masales Hitite James Binnie Margaret McEnery and Dr W H Lowry with ages 69 64 77 and 78 respectively.
Local notes cover holiday prep renewals, Christmas card buying, church bulletins, memorial fund canvassing, and winter road conditions. Mentions Fergus centennial plans, library board turnover, town hall flag at half mast for Queen Mother’s passing, and community events from Acton to Milton with church openings and lodge activities.
Peter Lloyd Masales died Friday from internal injuries after a horse kick. He was sixty eight, lived in Acton and surroundings, eldest son of Jacob Masales, born Nasengandya, later moved to Erin farm. He married Wannah Ramshaw. four sons and three daughters survived. wife died nine years ago. Active in Siloam Methodist Church and Knox Church. Funeral Saturday afternoon conducted by Revs A Stewart and R Eb Zimmerman. burial at Churchill Cemetery.
Dr. W H Lowry of Guelph dies at seventy eight after a long career in Acton. Born in Ballymora Ireland he came to Canada as a child, trained as a physician, and practiced in Acton before moving to Guelph. Survived by wife Mrs Lowry and five children, including Dr W H Lowry Jr in Toronto and Mrs F McArthur in Guelph. Funeral held at his daughter’s Wellington Place home in Guelph.
In a dark outhouse Smythe discovers a tub for ablution, mistakes it for his bath, and becomes the butt of a sharp rebuke from the red faced landlord who bursts in and shouts about the mix up. The scene ends with a witful clash over mistaken bathhouse use and a warning to keep quiet.
A friend tells of a Texas restaurant scene where a diner eats multiple ears of corn. After the third ear, a tablemate eyes him, and the diner explains corn is nutritious. The story ends with a suggestion to save money by boarding at a daily stable instead.
Sale dates listed include Friday November 20 for Herbert Ascott on his premises lot 32 con 5 Bramasa. Saturday November 21 furniture rate at Rockwood property of the late Mrs Samuel Congdon. Wednesday November 1b clearing esse a ae inte of Frank Milken.
D S McTavish will serve as Returning Officer and William Mackenzie will act as Poll Clerk in the township elections.
A largely attended fowl supper and entertainment marked the church reopening on Tuesday night. The chicken supper pleased all with ample portions and the Mile Quartette program plus speeches by Revs. Triax, Dickie, Hamilton and Caldwell caused much enjoyment.
Residents report movements and visits in Erin Township including Downes moving to Guelph Ferguson and other locals visiting Kitchener Fergus and Owen Sound Funeral of Mrs George Binnie and family obituaries note her long residence and esteem. William Swindlehurst to be Returning Officer for Erin elections with Joe Swindlehurst as poll clerk United Church youth organize winter meetings and other community activities are referenced.
Oakville notes a treasury balance of 418.01. Grimsby Oddfellows delivered an initiation. Mrs. E. P. Lunan and family moved from Trafalgar to town for winter. Margaret Jane Shain, widow of W. Secord, dies at 91 in Oakville. 160 attend an Lusk Hall banquet as the United Church maintenance topic is discussed. CN R executive Hungerford pledges to improve morning Toronto service. Oakville residents plan winter trips to Florida. Vocational training classes attract 120 students at the high school. Oakville Rebekah Lodge degree team visits Hamilton for a demonstration.
At a Church Property Commission meeting in Waterloo the Rockwood appeal was advised to accept United Church’s offer to sell the Methodist Church to the minority congregation for 600 dollars though the property is valued around 2,000 dollars. Also reports on the Simpson Women’s Institute continuing Presbyterians meeting describe a 44 dollar thank offering and remarks by Mrs. McLean of Toronto on missionary work in Northern Ontario.
Beattie aged 21 of Guelph suffered a severe foot wound when a shotgun discharged while he hunted with Heatele. He Was driven to a doctor then to St Josephs Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred at a farm three miles from Guelph.
Mr. John Graff returned from a visit to friends at Powapassen. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Swackhamer and Isabel spent the week end with friends in Toronto. Miss Carrie Ryder of Arkell visited here during the week. The threshing season is about over with engineer Fred Smith, who worked for Walter Lambert's outfit, now home.
Executors of the late Mrs Edward Kingsbury dispose of the homestead one concession west of the corner to John Armstrong of Guelph Township. A dispersion sale of stock and implements will be held in December. Mr and Mrs William Dennis move this week to their new home in Rockwood. A wedding will take place this week with a bride beloved by friends moving to reside in the community.
Mr and Mrs Hezekiah Nightingale of Toronto spent a few days at Knatchbull with relatives and friends. Harvest migrants have returned home. Farmers report buckwheat in barns and ongoing fall ploughing. Chicken thieves are active. R J Anderson near Darbyville had a raid on his chicken house with several fowls stolen. Authorities are hoped to catch the culprits and stop the thefts.
An English magistrate court erupts in laughter over a defendant who cannot appear due to a cork leg with a broken spring. The man’s plea for sympathy, delivered with a disjointed limb, brings a smile as the summons is postponed for repair.
A defendant admitted guilt to larceny when caught but his youthful lawyer defended with obstinacy and flair. The judge reminded the jury they must decide between guilty and not guilty, noting the prisoner’s presence and his counsel’s absence as a key point.
The compass is described as a timeless, universal tool now more used than ever. It provides guidance to sailors, airmen, miners, explorers, surveyors, hunters, prospectors, pioneers, and travelers in diverse environments from seas to forests and mountains.
An early employment notice offers 5 to 10 dollars daily to up to 50 men with no experience. It advertises a free 40 page book detailing training in auto mechanics engineering electrical work bricklaying plastering barbering and more. Contact Hemphill Government Chartered Trade Schools at 163 King Street West Toronto Beach for enrollment.
H W Hinton from Toronto jeweller offers a Christmas sale with extensive stock of gifts including rings, watches, fountain pens, dinnerware, crystal, leather goods and clocks. Pay a deposit to reserve selections. shop early to avoid crowds at the small store.
Men’s Deacon and Yale shirts with separate collars offered as Christmas gifts. Prices cut from 3.75 to 3.00, 3.50 to 2.75, and 2.75 to 2.00. Stated suitable for holiday gift use inside a holly wreath Christmas box.
A large shipment of handkerchiefs arrives, displayed in gift boxes. Styles include snow white colored and lace edged options. Choices include three in a box for gift giving and singles priced from five cents to a higher amount.
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