14 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 14, 1920
Page
1
Mixed classified items include help wanted for general work at local business, a mistaken fire from Acton Fair, overdue accounts due by October 1, and horses and cattle stray notices. Also contains cards of thanks for condolences and notices of property recovery and loss with names and locations in Acton Ontario.
All Radiant with New Fashions presents fall designs across multiple departments. The display emphasizes harmony with women’s tastes and features novel and exquisite items in the current modes.
Women of all ages displayed hats from jaunty to sedate with rich tints, blacks, ribbons, feathers, and metallic braiding. Large and small hats offered elaborate ensembles with wool embroidery. Prices urged shoppers to visit Guelph for selections.
A lighthearted feature on women’s winter outerwear praising warm coats and stylish outfits. The piece highlights coats, skirts, blouses, frocks, neck fixings, and accessories with a range of prices to suit many figures.
The Methodist Church hosts a Monday evening concert to mark the Bt. Joseph's Harvest Home anniversary with autumn decor and a town hall show featuring amateur and professional acts. A Thanksgiving Day quilting handicap at Acton Athletes, and a plowing match with international participants at Hamilton are also announced along with weather favorable for farming.
The 1920 reports from all sections of the Dominion indicate exceptional crops and prosperity. A national Thanksgiving is declared Monday to honor Jehovah for the harvest and to express gratitude for divine mercy allowing the people to partake in its fulfillment.
Obituary notices honor George Moulin lost to violence on Guslph Abreat and recall his early life in Holland and migration to Acton. The piece lists mourners including Donald MaRain and Alex Mamuhan, notes his civic ties as a Liberal and church member, and mentions other local deaths and community reactions plus a Halton County fair report and weather outlook.
Mr John Leavens of Welland now in town. Mr Y My Campbell of Milton visiting Acton. Mr and Mrs J Gordon of Willsburn visiting Acton. Mrs da Kenney of Willow visiting Minaurecroft. Mr and Mrs Jolande and family visited York. Mrs Lorna Kennedy hosting Frinrida weekend with Wingham party. Miss Yarrow visiting Taronto and Hamilton. Mr Wt Ye Jolande and family visited York. Rev C.D. Draper of Proaton preached in Qualph and visited Acton with editor. Mr and Mrs OC Pring of Meve visiting Mr and Mrs Campbell. Mr T drays overworked and resting in Quetpl. General UWouptist to return to predation soon. Mr W McLaughlin of Lutkio Tule Co arrived to escort relatives home. Pte James Carnahan visiting Military Hospital at Quape Welland for tuberculous illness. TM President had a young visit from W J Snallseht of Ranfrrew. Mr Hdald Aoth visiting brother in Guelph. Mrs Hugh G Clark of Georgetown announces engagement of daughter Amy Humphrey to Lawrence Wilko Lowe of Montreal. Moore family from Toronto returning from 400 mile trip through Ontario and Michigan. Friends visited London, Harna, St Clair and Detroit. Delights weather noted throughout trip.
Report of a collision on Brown Street near the Fourth Home in Milton as Charlow Hymon of Acton driving a car with others crashed and caused damage to two vehicles. A whiskey bottle was found in one car and the driver was later charged with drunken driving. no injuries reported.
Readers are taken on a scenic autumn motoring tour through Wal ton Wellington Waterloo Perth Oxford Middlesex and Lambton Huron Detroit and other locales. The narrative weaves travel observations with village scenes, road conditions, and local stops as the party traces a northern route toward London and Stratford before returning via Thamesford and Poplar Hill.
Local notices report church services at Viatopla on Sunday and education events at Christian church. Funeral for Quorun Mohaly and tributes to Mra. Havill mark the week. Residents plan farming activities, sales, and moves to Waterloo and other nearby areas with multiple family updates and visits.
Local items describe a 91500 by law ceremony and church events at the Prune Presbyterian Church with leaders Dr. Htowart and members from Tumtath. Movements include residents moving to Tormute for winter and a $300 grant request for uniforms. Additional notes cover hospital visits, public works, and church activities across Oakville and nearby towns.
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