26 Oct 1922
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 26, 1922
Page
1
A scanned Acton Ontario page lists Methodist and Presbyterian church items, sales ads for coal heaters and cattle, fox meat wanted, property for sale and clearing auction, winter apples and a farm sale, with names like MEREN FTEZ3S, JKMERR, and WEN. PETCIL Auctioneer, and addresses in Georgetown and Acton.
A 7 A Debenture for 216.85 with interest for twenty years funds Knox Street sidewalk construction. Land sold at highest bid, but not below par. Bidders must write and seal bids to the Treasurer by noon on Thursday November 2, 1932. Also notices for The Furniture Repairer and Acton Ontario trades and a turnip growers notice and Acton farm for sale listing details.
A fragmented OCR slate of vaudeville like items lists performers such as John W. Tairrymore Anna Nilsson and Colleen Broorg in a comedy program titled The Rainmaker. It mentions Fox News and entries dated October 28 and October 31 with scattered show notes and playful captions.
In Actan and Brampton last week Alex. PeKoreat faced Maxletrate Moore over an assault charge brought by Phi Morbes. The case ended with the charge withdrawn to avoid juror confusion as proceedings began at the court house in Wampton.
A warrant sale at Lasby’s Hotel Acton for Saturday November 4 1822 at two o’clock lists chattels including a thorough engine a water tank and wagon and various items from Waterloo Mfg Co. Terms 7 percent notes or cash. Auctioneer R J Kerr Acton Ontario.
An auction notice describes a surplus sale at a rural location near Acton Ontario on Friday November 8. Items include cattle such as wall bred shorthorns and yearlings, oxford Downs sheep and rams, two york cattle, grain stock 700 bushels, and miscellaneous goods. Terms include cash over ten dollars and notes with 4 percent interest. no reserve. Auctioneer is R. J Kerr, Acton, Ontario.
A local ad from Mill Street notes a public sale inducement on men and young men's suits in brown and blue stripes. Regularly 45.00 now 27.50. Store: C Bpeight's Old Stand, Acton, Ontario.
Auction notice for R A Rudd and Son Public Auction on lot 3 con 1 Eramosa 8 miles west of Guelph 1 mile west of Eden Mills Tuesday November 7 1822 at 1 o clock sharp. Highlights include mares cows cattle Shorthorns Jersey and Berkshire hogs with calves and breeding stock. No reserve items with 6 percent credit on approved notes and six percent discount for cash. Auctioneer H H L?ney N H No 3 Stoney.
Local notices report Jack Miner will visit on December 7 to deliver a character lecture at St Hecleaty of Krow Church. Also noted are plans at Fairview for a Belcher monument memory, and reports on the deaths and funerals of local figures including John McGowan and Joseph Caldwell.
Early Tuesday morning a fire broke out at Mackenzie’s Planing Mill on Tyowilay street. Fire chief and shop managers arrived and partial extinguishment occurred with water supplied by local bakers. damage included timber mouldings and machinery. Insurance covers about $700.
Acton residents donate cash totaling 329.78 and shipments of warm clothing including underwear to Northern Ontario fire sufferers. Women’s Institute and Auxiliaries organize, with further help from local churches and the Methodist Church, sending a caravan of goods and planned future aid.
Local items report Mr. Georges Lisenby and family moving to Anton and Mrs. J Cy Mlackwood’s death and funeral. Noted deaths, arrests, and visits from residents include Rev. Hishard H. Mowe’s passing at Thaxalitun and Frank Davie’s arrest in Milton. Community road works on Main Street and Tollan’s Lane progress, with local sermons and anniversaries observed in Mornington.
The Board of Education announces a vacancy for a male tutor at the Vila School starting at a base salary of $200 per year or more. The notice mentions concerns about salaries for older female teachers and seeks Arthur G. Vinlmontend as a potential candidate, noting Duddy Morgan’s removal as superintendent of the orphanage.
The town sees numerous visits from Toronto and Guelph residents. Sunday gatherings at the Presbyterian Church draw people like Mr. Mills Milita Oke and others. Worries rise over Mrs. Margaret Swankhumor's health as she is hospitalized after illness. Farmers begin shipping turnips from Acton.
The Social and Personal column records visits and homecomings across towns. Henry Cale of Toronto and Robert Winburn of Galt appear among weekend guests while many residents plan or attend weddings and family gatherings, with names such as Dorothy McArthur and Mir. Mor yl Teetor linked to November rites.
Dr W Bomarvius and family fleeing Halleybury arrived here after a devastating blaze that destroyed homes and belongings. The family endured cold and wet conditions during the night as rescuers distributed food and clothing with Red Cross and police assistance. Dr Bomarvius aided others fleeing the action while his own home burned within a hundred yards of him and his family escaped to safety beyond the affected area.
In Sunday paper form the item notes possible removal of a symbolic beard from King George amid political tension. The report cites unnamed sources and hints at public reaction and royal constraints shaping the decision.
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