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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Oct 30, 1924

Page

7

Married Campbell Mophraon in 1924 at Manno

A clipping records marriages and deaths with names and dates. Campbell Mophraon marries Mina Sarah Joan McPherson on October 16 1924 at Manno. Francia Law dies at General Hospital Guelph October 26 1924 aged 94. Mary Haydar wife of Fred Hipwert noted at Htonsy Cresk on October 17 1924.

Campbell-Mophhraon Manno Thurulay Ilev Wadidoll I, Ay John Atoxnydlar Campbell Mina Sarah Joan McPherson Voth Calodan Pied Law General Hospital Guelph Francia Law Btewart

Halloween Parade Plans And Town Notices

Local brief notices outline Halloween parade preparations in Hatlowe and Acton, with plans for prize costumes and safety rules. Other items include council decisions on sidewalk and grading rates, Armistice Day observances, a new parish and school appointments, road work updates, and community notices on waste paper receptacles and Christmas advertising.

Acton Han Winchester Winchester Preas O. T. A. & Guelph Scott

Rail wreck derails freight near Malton delays trains

A Stratford to Toronto freight train No. 832 derailed about one and a half miles from Malton on Saturday morning. Ten cars carried cattle and about 80 cattle were slaughtered. Several passenger trains were held up, with service resuming by five in the evening after a broken track was found as the primary cause. Auxiliary crews from Stratford, Toronto, and nearby towns worked to clear the line.

Stratford Toronto Acton Malton Ie. N Burlington Aston Poronta Aoyaldont Lambton Enamper Matin Alea Trafic Bruart Street Guelph Bramoasa Afrs John RN. Watson Toronto Hospital G. Bayne Rockwood Presbyterian Church Everton Cemetery W. Harris E. E. F. Mc Cullough Q. R. Martin W. J. Piggott C N. HR

Neighborhood News Town and Country Otaville and Area Update

A mixed local report notes road improvements on Colborne Street including a highway bridge upgrade with new uprights. Also covered are church services featuring Mina Jamieson of Toronto speaking on Africa missions, donations to mission funds, and local residents moving or returning home.

Mina Jamieson Toronto Africa Fiero Mias Jamiason Loborous

Inquest Finds Accidental Death in Nassagaweya Crash

An inquest into the death of Andrew Gilmour, son of John Gilmour of Nassagaweya, concluded the magtar accident was accidental. The car hit a rut, swerved, and overturned into a ditch with no blame assigned. The report also notes sermons and local notices in Rockwood area.

Andrew John Gilmour Nassagaweya Irvine Guelph Ebenezer Church Abs

Acton Hallowe'en Parade Promises Bigger Event and Prizes

Acton residents rally for a larger Hallowe'en Parade with the Acton Cilzena Band and the Dukes of Devonshire Chapter in charge. A cooperative fund supports numerous prizes for costumes from infants to adults, with tickets on Johnstone & Co's window. The parade forms at 7:15 p.m. on Main Street, led by Mare Hall UD. W. Kenyon, followed by the band in ghost costumes and the millaqueradere. judging near the Post Office Clock, weather forecast favorable for a memorable event.

H. Y. Barraclough Glenwilliams Georgetown Ray RA Cameron Hill “ Lasby Owen Hound Belleville Watt Guelph County of Wellington Quelph Alexandra Tas Fess Crowson McLaughlin Main Street Mesara, Grafton & Co Dundas Acton Joho Ray Spiric Hallowe’en Acton Cilzena Dukes of Devonshire Ancceas Hallowe'an Firat Prine Moen Ladloa Birat Auhd Pelaas Johnstone & Co Mein Street Mare Hall UD. W

Waterloo and Enjoyable inspection of Notable Institutions

A Waterloo gathering of newspaper men including J C Tamplin Walkerton and Lorne A Eady met in Waterloo Kitchener with cordial welcomes from local publishers. The day featured addresses on practical topics for editors and an auto tour of Waterloo and Kitchener visiting the hospital, technical college, and major firms. The visit highlighted the new Kitchener Waterloo Hospital and St Mary's Hospital and the civic pride in the Twin Cities.

Ontario Blora Watdrloo Cfstera Waterloo Kitchener Waa J. C. Tamplin Lof Wergua Mattorm Afr Lorne al Eady Walkerton Canadian Weekly Newspaper Association BE. Roy Sayles Toronto J. A. McLaren Harrie Meears, Bean Waterloo Chronicle A. J. Mots Kitchener News-Record Mombara Waterloo Society Henderson W. D. Euler Eaq Kitchener, News-Record Messra. Bean Lutheral Seminary Mutual Life Assurance Co Dominion Life Insurance Company Technical Collegiate School Harry Brown Twin Cities Kitchener-Waterloo Mary's Hospital Queen Street Sa Magnificent Nurasa St. Mary's Hospital Hamilton Ytom Walla Tehener Citisens Templin W. Wright Treaaprera Blackburn Confederate Mounk Forest Lorne A. Hedy Telescope Roy Baylew Nowspapers Association J. A.M Laren Examiner Hurrie A. Gare Giner Review Blardwton H. Mills W. Samson Express Elora Moore G. A. Dilla Fue Paes Acton Rixon Hatter Enterprise Arthur Cameron Koster Aigner Esquires BB. McGuire A D MeKittrick J. D. Ell Banner Orangeville B. J. Gasbutt Advocate Drayton Geo. ‘Pearce Reformer

Fatal car crash near Dedunquin kills farmer Robert Cleaves

A Sunday evening accident on the Eleventh Ling Pavement near Dedunquin killed Robert Cleaves, a Hornby farmer aged about 70. His wife and two children survived with minor injuries after the vehicle rolled down a 34 foot embankment following a pass by an oncoming car with bright headlights. Cleaves, described as well known and highly respected, was taken to C. J. Turner’s undertaking establishment in Milton.

Dedunquin Robert Cleaves Hornby Mr. Cleaves Walter Thompoon Georgetown

Ontario Women Lead In Dry Victory At Local Polls

Notes from Ontario recount a temperance election where the drys won by a sizable majority. Voters, including many women, lined up at polls with strong turnout and praised Mr. A. T. Brown for radio coverage that kept the results clear.

Halton County Prohibition Activists Express Gratitude

An agent of the O. T. A. in Halton County thanks a large volunteer force of loyal man and women for their campaign work. The message asserts Halton’s citizens support prohibition and pledge to uphold the Premier and his Government in strict enforcement of the Act.

Halton Ccern Prohibition Hla Prohibition County Ontario Torner

Brampton Utilities Report Major Water Break and Power Outage

A water main break under the creek on Queen Street lowered the reservoir supply by five feet, causing a week of repairs and leaving a large town area without water. A transformer fault on Main Street caused a twelve hour power outage.

Brampton Queenstront Thoraday

Acton Village passes by law for debenture issue

Notice from Acton Village Council that By-law 664 of October 20 1924 provides for debentures totaling 1032 04 to finance cement sidewalk construction laid within the village. Registered in the registry office October 22 1924 as Number 202. Motions to quash the by law or any part must be made within three months after first publication. Dated October 30 1924. Clerk H N Fammes

Acton Halton Quilah Ufma AWD Dnp William May Keymuk Publin Robert J. Kerr Hutchnan H. N. Farmer Bellastor Ontatta

Shaw's Business School Graduates Prosper in Toronto

Shaw's Business Schools in Toronto claim growth from one to eleven years, with record graduates directed to work. President Wm Shaw notes nearly all graduates are employed. details provided on request. Address 46 Bloor West, Toronto.

Shaw's Toronto Atill Iond Teharado Cournea Hucceaaful Nuber Shaw Bloor Weat Dent. Q

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