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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
11
Fragmented obituary fragment names Milston Macnamiaac Milton and Anthony Natunor with dates in August. mentions Canerdl Quenorval Hospital Guelph and people including Mary Hornby and Thiaras Fillon. unclear details. generic memorial language amid garbled text.
Local item from Acton Free Press dated Phuribay 7 reports Pem Pem 1 with unclear details. The brief entry notes a year 1031 reference and lacks additional context or names. Further readable facts are not available in the fragment.
scattered notes from a small town recall Labor Day plans, town hall gatherings, school activities, and a Toronto Exhibition visit. references include the Voranta Wall exhibition, Acton Hall Fair premiums, and a warming forecast near eighty degrees. local officials urge tax readiness and discuss road improvements and irrigation.
The page reports community life across Acton and nearby townships including parish events at Methot Methodist Church, vacations of Pastor Arburney, visits by residents to Toronto and Milton, school outings and Toronto Exhibitions, farm harvests, and local court notes. It notes property purchases near the church, a new cottage planned as Stock Cottage, and pastoral greetings. Local sports notes include Milton hockey plans and a new rink layout.
A Sunday School picnic at the botanical grove unfolded as a planned gathering for Methodists, with motor cars displayed, band music, and singing. Attendance spanned from youth to adults, featuring poems, games, and refreshments including ice cream cones. Grateful thanks were extended to Mr. Ward Denny for use of his property and to Mrs. Ay for hospitality.
The Nusdayaweyo branch holds its annual meeting in Abonoxer Church. Officials include Jame W. Mattut Providents WoT, Wibion Views Pang, and Ahead Tale Dat. Farmers begin corn harvest with a good crop. Milton's Juniors beat Campbellville Juniors by Tito % in a local game. The Kitching family folk visit the old home during the week. John Wrank suffers a broken bone while playing on the married men’s side. umpired by Cassmore and Byorman.
Town happenings full of names and places. Mr. McNeil sells to Ad Poncuon of Wouton and events spanning Mon of beth to Apri Yark. Pho Kitehing family among early planners of Noaniaweyn, with town growth and church events. Community reports include visits from Hordik Mra and others, piano exams, municipal talks on roads and sidewalks, and residents traveling to Montreal, Toronto, and Idaho for work, studies, and family gatherings.
The Surrogate Court of Halton County issues notice to creditors of the estate of John Harvey, executor Joan Harvey, regarding claims for the deceased Menau in Acton Ontario. Creditors must file proofs of claim by October 1 after publication, with formal proceedings to follow for estate settlement.
A public auction is announced for Monday September 12 1921 at 1 oclock listing numerous cows calves yearlings and heifers of Durham and Jersey breeds plus Tamworth hogs and other stock. The sale includes Young cattle two yearling halfers four spring calves four month old hogs and assorted equipment in Gumberville with terms including a 13 month credit on approved notes and 1 percent per annum interest. Auctioneers listed are William Gumberville and Jen. Pettgh.
Real estate listing fragment describes multiple houses with rooms, porches, and utilities. Properties include 1 to 7 room layouts with electric lights, furnaces, and outbuildings on parcels from half an acre to several acres. Prices range to 4200 with financing options. Also seeks nearby farms and builders near Acton and schools.
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