Recollections of Acton and Local Incidents
A fragmentary Acton column recalls W Kenney building a barn on Church Street and other construction mishaps at the Acton Tanning Company site. It notes injuries to Edward Him, Alex Cripps, and a near-miss with a threshing engine, plus social notes about a Toronto excursion and local shop window events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. . Kenney
Church Street
Acton Tanning Company
Edward Him
Alex. Cripps
Argyles
Toronto
Acton
James Scott
Matthews’ Harness Shop
Zeigler-Hinch Clothing
Guelph
Beardmore Tug-of-War Team Wins Exhibition Cup
From the 1927 Free Press report the Beardmore and Co. tug-of-war team captured the exhibition cup as the best in the industrial group. Also notes Labor Day races won by Alfred Bishop and a birth and a death in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardmore and Co
Theni
John Lawson
Marjorie
Arthur
Taranto
Eden Mills
Alfred Bishop
Hercules Athletic Club
Acton
Gordon Cooper
Town Hall
Boan Allan
Guelph General Hospital
John Allan
Bathing Beaches Show Joyful Summer Swim Scene
The bathing beaches in July and August attract a happy crowd enjoying sun and water. Old customs had strict attire, but modern swimsuits allow freer movement and better swimming. Many display skill in diving and cannoning while sun exposure is managed to avoid sunburn.
Flies Swarm In Season Says Entomologist
Dominion entomologist FL Seamans notes annoying flies emerge with seasonal wind, urging calm. He cites Cadice Mies as feed for ducks and fish, says flies are harmless, and observes high abundance along the Niagara St Lawrence Ottawa and eastern rivers. Control is limited though sprays with DDT or pyrethrum may help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FL 1. Seamans
Dominion
Mr. Seamans
Niagara
St. Lawrence
Ottawa
Canada
The Folly and Fate of Wealth in Sacred Teaching
Sermon excerpts warn that wealth can corrupt or serve moral ends. The author links Proverbs and Ecclesiastes to warn against greed, urging prudent spending, generosity, and faithful stewardship. Emphasizes that riches belong to God and must aid others, not personal gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia
Gormpol
Mal
Lleida
James
Christ
Himt Ghadly
Jesus
Jno
Phoarisees
Anil
Palestine
Jerusalem
Lord Jesus Christ
Fragmentary notice on trade and goods prompts caution
The readable text hints at a trade or production theme with a cautionary tone about wealth and humility. Specific names, dates, or places are not clear. The fragment suggests a historical prose line rather than a complete article.
Large Walnut Furniture Auction at Uniloratuned Sale
Moda wid Antique Furniture sale advertised by TONDCLEY and ELLIOTT Auctioneers. Auction details list extensive walnut suites chairs tables bookcases and accessories with hand carved inlaid designs. The sale emphasizes cash settlement with clerk on the day and no reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lugar
Paule Auelian
Wpalemaio
An Haturday
Morris
Windsor Tey Balbooa
Tondcley and Elliott
Milton Township Softball League Defeated in Oakville Showdown
Milton juveniles dropped a 82 to 2 loss at Oakville as Milton militants faced a tough setback in Zone championship play. The Milton Intermediate team was eliminated after a three game skid culminating in a 1-0 defeat to Oakville in midweek action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Tuttens County
Ville
Revere
Oak Ville
Mide
Eltizen
Wyen
Milton Legionnairea
Caladlonta
Milton Intermediates
County O.blas
Oakville
Arterinr
Mitton
Lachelng
Punt
Canadhin Chafaplon
Oakville News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Industry
Oakville hosts a reception for Toronto leaders with Lt Governor Ray Lawson and Mrs Law. William Lyon Mackenzie King visits on a Saturday. Weath erstone Windows Limited ships aluminum sash components for new homes. Bronte as a village plan discussed by ratepayers with Ontario official Mr Carter present. Red Cross swim classes at Bronte Beach end with a summer Wiener roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Jackson
St. Jaco
Guna
Oakville
William Lyon Mackenzie King
Ray Lawson
Lawao
Memboera
Toronto
Ballymena
Lakeshore Road
Weatherstone Windows Limited
Bronte
Carter
Ontario Department of Municipal Affairs
Red Crous Sociay
Bronte Beach
Esquesing Farm Auction Includes Horses Cattle and Real Estate
Public auction advertised by A. W. Wilson at Lot 3 Con 6 Esquesing Township for Tuesday September 1049 at 1 30 p.m. sale includes Percheron Clyde geldings Holstein Guernsey Jerseys many cows calves hogs poultry and equipment plus a 100 acre farm with 8 room house barn and outbuildings. Real estate offered if not sold earlier with reserve. terms vary and no reserve on farm. Mindley Elliott and George Currie listed as auctioneers and clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.st
Guernsey
Wiolstein
York
M.H
Beatty
Vickers Armstrong
Mossberg
Mindley & Elliott
George Currle
Carnival profits cited at Burlington Lions Club luncheon
At the Brant Inn the Lions Club reported the 1917 Carnival was the largest yet, with net profit of 6220.47 dollars. About two thousand people attended Burlington beach weekend activities at Nelson Ave. A Bell Telephone employee, William Davidson, suffered a broken nose after being struck by a ball during practice at the Lions park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Brant Inn
Burlington
Nelson Ave
Wm. Davidson
Bell Telephone
Lions Park
Nelson
Burlington Beach
Women's Institute
Convalescent Hospital
Lakeshore Highway
Lake Ontario
Gazette
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Lssue
The
Free Press
Cwhlel
Extenhive
A. W. Wilson
Con. 6
Township of
Esquesing
Clement and Mountain
Moorefield
Kendrick
Viscount Mountbatten
Queen: Victoria
Milton Welding
Mill ST
Acton Park
Howard Home Freezer
Howard
Pearendiae
Howard Freezer
Roy
Insurance
F. L. Wright
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