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The Old Man of the Big Clock Tower reminiscences
A rambling column recalls holidays and rural life, quips from Acton residents, and past local scenes. The narrator recalls childhood holidays, Grand Trunk work, old sports folk, and community events at the Commons with anecdotal vignettes and long memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk
Stansom
Grand Trunk Wood Gang
Paddy Kelly
Luke O'Reilly
Bam Laird
William KenntyYa
Jessure
Guelph
Philadelphia Yolile Stocking
Mokpd
NU Des- Per Andume
Maple Leafs
Atick
Jim Cretchton
Dave
Queen Victoria
Acton
Smith's
Saint Helena
Chariie Aymon
Elf Commons
Commons
Jeffrica
Dave Lindsay
I. O. IL
Willie
The
Boyne
Derry
John Kanney
Lodge
Mr. Lite
James Brown
Lotsa
Alex, Smith
Bell Hotel
Thomas Ebbage
Main Street
Lving
Grand Trunk Yards