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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 19, 1922

Page

6

Deaths in Ontario area and Plains towns in October 1922

Obituaries note several deaths from October 6 to October 19, 1922 in Toronto and nearby towns. Entries list names and relations, including Jonnie Tthwale daughter of Ar and Str Mindle, Wadler Telye, and Mary Maka Kalovad wife of Archibald Binelyly, with ages or years. Rev George A Mitchell of Lacombe Alberta is recorded as dying at 42 in October 1332.

Judleioiuinneg AL Torontu Thuraday Jonnie Tthwale Almiuinder Mindle Tie Werin Cell Midler Mira Wadler Telye Kette Alfred Wait Jainclaidain Wels Township Mary Makaern Archtald Binelyly Mitchu Hin Sduichter Lacombe Alta George A. Mitchell Oh Csorgutowd

Local items sketch a coal shortage and price changes

The Acton Bree Press notes a coal shortage looming this week with prices at 16.00 per ton and a drop in Ford car prices by 60. It mentions weather, harvest scenes, Halloween plans, and community notices from Weyburn to Hanover, including church events, council matters, and a waterworks contract.

Gualph Bios Wutumu Pont Company Listowel A. G. Clarridge Erin Fair Bryden Wood Aydney Australia Daily Telegraph Hanover David Minionton Parkdale Hallowe'en Bohool Hoang Methodial Church Epworth League Treabytery Weyburn Sask Know J. C. Witeon TL. A Guelph Coonay Acton Waa Towa Jim” Jools Wall Unis Georgetown Herald Kitcheners Udtt John Savero Onsewi Kitchener

Anniversary Celebration for Mr and Mrs Brown at Mountain View

A wedding anniversary event held at Mountain View, the home of Mr and Mrs J Fo Drawn, drew about forty guests. Rev J dt Moore presided as chair and readings and recitals followed. Messages came from relatives in Ontario and Michigan as neighbors praised the couple’s life and farm, with wishes for many happy returns and broader friendships.

Mountain View Mri J. Fo Oatohar Marly Nowers Oliver Mine Ante Rose Mmuntingdon Quebic Evelyn Hrawnacomb Uxatta Mirasles Hernuda Mia -Hrownecomb Twaldants Europe Wddinas Wan Mir Widhand Moors Eliest Mika Milita Oke Har

Telechronometer trials mark measured telephone use in Everett

Experiments lasting over a year on Puget Bound Telephone Company's system in Everett Washington show the telechronometer can measure call duration to calculate charges. The small meter attached to telephones records only the caller's usage, leaving incoming calls free, and 6 000 phones in the city now use the device, enabling new rates based on thorough testing.

Puget Bound Telephone Company Everett Washington Robert H. Moulton

Wonders Never Cease The Family Herald raises cheer across Canada

The Family Herald and Weekly Blar of Montreal has grown for forty years and more. Thousands of households rely on its weekly issues as an indispensable part of home life. Publishers nationwide cite its phenomenal success as a remarkable journal. Sample copies are offered free to new readers by Montreal publishers.

Family Herald Montreal Canada Family Herald of Itn Publishon

Anniversary dues marked in village rite and church link

The Town and Country neighborhood notes honor community life with church unity and civic service. Affected by Alfred J. Turner's death, his funeral procession to St Johns Church Cemetery was held this afternoon amid sympathies and remembrances from residents and church members.

Anton Rhoeser Alfred J Turner St. Johns Churchi Cemetery

CREWSONE CORNERS Holiday Visit At Acton Home

A family gathering during a holiday weekend near Acton featured Mrs A Crippa and Mrs Aluer Cripps joining Lola Ait Then and Idabel Lantz for a morning visit. Guests included Mrs D A Crippa and Mint Madge Wornied as they traveled to the home of a local giant.

A. Crippa Aluer Cripps Lola Ait Acton Frlanda Hore Minaya Dols Idabel Bt Witer Kiuapt

Weekend Visits Across the Village

Toronto visitors Mr. D. Mtr and Mr. Garvin joined locals Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kimlth and Yollan Beth for a few days. Mr and Mrs. G. Honger stayed with Mr WT. Hrown. Mrs. Hiphble of Wanton visited relatives. Minton MokKerracker of Chathant also visited over the weekend.

Mtr D. of Toronto Dow Garvin Harel Sheppard Stralford Harry Kimlth Yollanbeth G. Honger

Great Funday School Gathering In Toronto Next Week

Ontario Religious Education Council hosts the 67th Annual Provincial Sunday School Convention in Toronto at the end of October week. Prof AG Augustine Eraich of Boston and the Orpheus Choir of Toronto lead music and pageantry for thousands of delegates, with the朝 event described as the province’s greatest religious education gathering yet.

Ontario Religious Education Council Mes Queen Hirgh West Toronto Musaay Mall Gleton Joe Ite AG. Augustine Eraich Boaten Orpheus Choir Musio Hy Augustine Smith Mualo Heaton University Japan Kansaw City Ontario Penenie Bo

Blunders in Bibles and Curious Mistranslations

A historical note surveys numerous Bible editions with word errors quaint spellings. It cites 1653 Hug Villet edition misquoting Psalmist and 1618 English boway rendering and phrases from Heir Bible. The Treacle Bible and Vinegar Bible are highlighted for odd headings and misprints such as vineyard rendered as ving wn and Adam and Eve described as brewcaheu.

England Ourloua Yeremiah Bt. Luke Chanter Adam

Acton Correspondent Corrects Mercury Impression

Acton correspondent Ady to the Guelph Mercury corrects a mistaken impression regarding Mary McDonald. He regrets the confusion caused by the error and notes the inadvertent mix up with John D. McDonald and Harry McDonald.

Guelph Mercury Acton Nate Marry McDonald John D. McDonald Harry McDonald Ady Guelph Meraury

Coal Supply Prices and Restrictions From Mackenzie

J B Mackenzie outlines coal pricing on the road for anthracite varieties Pepnut War Nace and Bee with pea coal bought direct from Lime Company at 18.00 per ton while other sixes from independent operators at 15.90 per ton Orders for Poa and Meg sizes will be taken for any ape but only one ton Nut or Jrure AcE per holder. Prices cited include 14.00 per ton for Spaath and oar of ones Conl and thy.

Bee Lime Company Aixex Indo ~ Dent Ordora Jane J. B. MacKenzie Ghoag

Harvest Festival at St Albans Tops Parish News

Large crowds attended St Albans Harvest Festival and Children’s Day services. The event showcased flowers, vegetables, and a village choir with notable contributions by Rev. Sh Cd. me Maugh, Mrs. Vutuah, and the parish children whose 36 individual parts highlighted a memorable Children’s Day Morning in 1922.

St. Albans Turki Che Wweelo Annie Vinevont Linda Mra Vutuah Sh Cd Hunday Mathis Mr. Baugh

Bailife's Sale Under Warrant of Distress 1922 Auction

A distressed sale on Wednesday October 25 1922 lists livestock poultry farm implements and garden goods from the premises of Howard Murtha. Items include grey mare sorrel horses cows turkeys ducks hens corn and farming tools with a 7 percent annual credit option. Auction by J Kerr and C O Plank with barnes and parana noted. Unique names and locations reflect a rural auction record.

Ona Howard Murtha Ednesday Ane Petoul Ilorhica Durham Gilain Toma Tomethy Hays Dushela Mat Oluet Burtay Masseys Marine Morly Pews Lanedor Limanure Diac Nobrly Edaalt Tance Beomta Nuriariia RB. J. Kerr Thorne Acton Plank Clark Wate Parana Barness

Auction Notice for Waquering Township Property Sale

A sale set for Saturday October 21 1922 at one oclock offerings include the northeast half of lot 15 in the ninth concession Waquering containing about 100 acres with a large two story brick house and brick barn. Also farm stock tools and implements with horses cattle and hay plus furniture and household goods. Terms: ten percent down, balance in fifteen days. no reserve bid for real estate. cattle and implement credit terms as listed. LeRoy Dale George Town Ontario solicitor. Executrixes of estate BEN PETGH auctioneers.

Masgny-Varris MoaCornick Masney-Varria Munuoye Masany-Harrias Corm Viarnehr Hubtarya Neraness Plymouth Plymouth Hock Imperial Oxford Thama FAO LeRoy Dale Ceorgstown Ontario James HH

Careless Smokers Spark Vicious Fire Hazard Across Ontario

Deputy Fire Marshall Towle warns that many individuals ignore quick safety steps after using matches, risking dangerous blazes. He notes the habit is widespread nationwide, with smokers leaving embers to smolder rather than fully extinguishing them, potentially causing costly damage.

Dioes Marehall Towle Ontario

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