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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 05, 1922
Page
6
Community notices report railway service improvements after months of coal scarcity. Church services at Knox and Anglican parishes in Burlington are described, along with a Junior Ball Club match, a wedding at Walker residence, Harvest Festival plans, and updated event dates causing some scheduling confusion.
A Milton fair attracted the largest attendance seen, with a splendid horse display and extensive livestock judging. Winners included W. Wheeler of Milton for best brood mare, and a range of prizes awarded to Shorthorn cattle and poultry exhibits. two pickpockets were captured during the event. Weather cooperated, drawing thousands to the Milton Grounds for a full day of fairs and exhibits.
Obituary notes the death of Josseph J. Tiagayl M A at Knowlton Knowlton Knowlton Knowlton residence following long Methodists service. He spent over thirty years in church work with many posts and pastorates including Acton and Knowlton. Funeral conducted at Knowlton by Reverend SYuwur with family and friends attending.
Byron Stauffer dies at 69 after a life in ministry and public writing. Born Waterloo district, he served in Acton, Toronto City Temple, and Winnipeg before returning to Toronto. He led City Temple and preached at downtown venues, contributing to the Toronto Star and the Toronto Bi.ar.
Joven Barnard, a town resident since May, appeared before Magistrate Moore on two charges. He allegedly intoxicated in public at midnight and assaulted another man on MAT Street near the G T WO cleans. Barnard claims a drink and a bottle offer prompted the encounter and denies recognizing the men.
The Acton Fall Fair drew thousands as fine weather boosted attendance. Horse features, motor shows, and varied exhibits impressed visitors, with record turnout and strong crowds at the midway and concerts.
Readers are guided to the Northern Ontario and Quebec corridor traversed by the Trans-Continental line from Nipox to Quohro City. The guide promotes the area as a hunting destination with potential lodges and local amenities. Provides contact to Howard, Geneval Pouring Agent in Toronto for more details.
A town week in review with names and places including Oakville Tornby Taranto Toronto Guelph Port Colborne and Moose Jaw. Residents visit relatives attend funerals and plan travel with many mentions of families health events and social gatherings across Ontario and beyond.
The 67th Annual Provincial Convention of the Ontario Religious Education Council will be held in Toronto in October. Noted speakers include Prof. H. Avmonline Smith of Newton and Kinich, with orchestral contributions by the Orphoun Choral Society of Toronto. Organizers expect about 3,000 delegates from across the province, with extensive programs and denominational rallies arranged by the Toronto Religious Education Council under Nov. 0 Dowie and Nov. T.A. Malpenny.
The text presents a fragmented, archaic sounding monologue about heritage and duties to the next generation. It mentions dreams of loving the earth, labor, play, and a desire to pursue various artistic and life goals. Names and places are unclear.
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