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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
Katherine, daughter of Willan Mao erlale, Lag athol Povontn DIED, 1an1 Uonsw-In Adton, on Tyseley, doplamber S0th,olant bon of Ceorge Hewtinrns. Hovew-Aat tite residence, Norvel. ait batida: Maplaniber ath, 1008, Nature Nobile, tabla 7 year.
Toronto Star style report from Kingston area notes Liberal support for a Halton candidate, a Knox College appointment offer, and the Premier’s tepid reception. Also listed are Kilndyke gold outlook, a Port Arthur accident, railway and municipal notes, with global items on trade and politics.
A large crowd gathered at the park Sunday afternoon to witness the Milton team defend their title in a village league match. Milton dominated from the start with strong fielding and batting led by Telfer and Patton delivering solid contact. Neil McNably, W. J. Gould, and Mackin presented medals to each player in a ceremony, honoring the squad’s season achievements.
Acton prepares for the Fall Fair next Tuesday and Wednesday with crowded exhibits and prize contests. Gleay Brothers and Miss Ronia Rosa to perform at the Grand Stand, Acton Citizens Band to play, and several ladies’ departments to showcase. A substantial Jewish observance described with services led by a Toronto rabbi, the New Year celebration recalling the world’s birthday, and a note urging thoughtful consideration of others’ opinions amid local community events.
A detailed account covers the wed ding of Miss Hath arlie Mackengola to Mr Walter Willaw Mealore at Poronto Holy Woodlock with gowns bouquets and archway decor. Also described is the Norval Mill owner Mr Robert Noble’s funeral and career, noting his origins in England and leadership roles in mill and banking circles in Canada.
Fragmentary OCR notes from Toledo, Ohio, include names such as Jean Tatth and references to activity on a given date. The readable text hints at local notices and brief items but lacks complete details or context.
At the Halton Conservative convention in Milton D Hender son of Acton was re elected leader after nearly twenty years as the party’s sole house of commons member. Present were George Quattle Trafalgar J B Howards Milton J W Wenller Mitton and others. Ongoing speeches included a praise laden acceptance by Henderson and remarks by other party figures.
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