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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 06, 1923

Page

5

Acton notices record marriages and obituaries from 1923

Marriage at Hapthat Parsonage Acton on August 29 1923 between Walter Masters and Rebecca Jewel Rumley. Obituaries note deaths: Jamesy tombey Erwin aged 69 in Campbellwilly. Andrew N Cros aged 6. Margaret Dors ethy Bauer aged 45 in Woodstock. Captain John Henry Joyce of Toronto in his late thirties or forties. Elizabeth Chis folm wife of George Dilly aged around 60.

Mantenah-Rumley Church Street Acton Wa Oer Howard Walter Masters Rebecca Jewel Rumley Awin Campbellwilly Jamesy Tombey AtuMterwin Hia Creb Tne Erin Andrew N. Cros Haneil Woodstock Margaret Dorsethy Bauer Joyce Strathcona Hospital Toronto John Henry Joyce Oforonte Anderson Hin la Rouldance Dills Renkt ‘Actan Harary Elizabeth Chisfolm George Dilly

Acton local brief items from September 6 1923

Quick reads note routines of Acton life. Reopening anniversaries socials and fairs inspire attendance while autumn projects begin. Town reports cover tax shifts, school staffing, road disruptions, and harvest plans with civic pride and calls for home trade and community events.

Growth and Prosperity in Oakville in New Buildings

A report from Oakville highlights rapid town growth with new theatre by Gregory on Colborne Street, Lusk Hall, a $25,000 Methodist Church Sunday School, three new banks in Hamilton, and bridges. The editor met Mayor Forster and local leaders during a town tour, noting modern facilities, improved infrastructure, and bustling highway traffic. Community ties with Acton and neighboring towns are strong, with many residents visiting and new homes and subdivisions underway.

Haelse Canada Neen Oakville Hermes Forster Moore Acton Afr Gregory Las Embrge Colborne Street Bre Oskville Lusk Methodist Church Dr. Lusk Bank of Toronto Bank of Montreal Bank of Hamilton Hhe Bank At Hamilton Iiew Davis Lunga Btar News Loblawatore Boar of Education William Ferrari Licenas Savage Lusk Hall Haw Armatrong Albertson Daskville Ontario Quebec New York Ohio Michigan Indianna California Thore

Limehouse women host regular meeting and mill project

Neighborhood notes recount the Limehouse Women’s Institute monthly gathering at Afra’s home and the completion of a new barn foundation for Mr George Winfield. A town funeral, a road improvement, and motor travel updates follow, with social events, engagements, and a royal wedding described among Milton and surrounding community residents.

Afra

Local Notes From Montieth Area And Nearby

Miss Lola Mack returns to duties at Montieth on Monday after illness. Irene Hackapethn spent four days in Toronto visiting friends. Scholars returned to school Tuesday morning. Several locals attended the Taronto Exhibition this week. Kathleen Millar traveled to Guelph to attend Quelph Collegiate Institute. Mr and Mrs Chas Gamble of Buffalo motor toured New York Vermont Quebec and Ontario, visiting friends on their way home. Mrs Rev Wm Graham and two children of Prince George, B C, visit Str G Granani’s residence.

Lola Mack Montieth Slonday Irene Mm. Chas Gamble Buffalo New York Hante Vermont Quebec Ontario Wm. Graham Pritea’ George B. C Str. G. Granani's

Campbellville notes on town events and funerals

The China Monday programme drew about 2,000 to Campbellville with mild disruption in the morning. Baseball results: Milton defeated Burlington, Campbell defeated Milton, and Carnate beat Tackea. A large crowd enjoyed the outing though some disturbance occurred and several will face court. The mother of Mrs. Lowe is ill. Local youths work on the provincial highway near Goderleh. Funeral crowds gathered for James Erwin Elliott and Hobart Anderson. Mr and Mrs Harpy McIntosh rebuilt their Main Street home. Mr and Mrs J Anderson of Acton visited. The service for Mr Anderson was led by pastor Hey Mr Little at the Presbyterian Church. He leaves son G. M. Anderson and his wife. Pallbearers named.

Stella Ashley Quelph Ardath .Ashley Genava Ohio Russel Grundy J. Melvin Mra. Smith Margaret Dobingter Qrion J. W. Walker Toronto Mra. Chappell Burnle W. Hull Mack Hollinger Acton Charles McDonald Alex. MaDonald H. C. Austin Hootyguard Sauk John Gawthroup Minnoan Electria.Co Uno Alde Hillsburg Baptist Church Alexander Torri UB. A Mra. Leitch Advocate Mra Donyea Belleville Kingston Potnta Mons C. H. Stuart Mia Bruact Europe N. H W. White Simeon Mr. White R. White Mira John Hunter Milton Milan Meadowvale Peel County Helen Munster Waward Palmory Muskoka Mra. Ferguson Merle Wigon White Church HL Hewat Royce Tuck W. M. Harris Guelph Town Hall Frank Guild Alving Springer- Mason Jennie Wideman Muriel Hyde Planiat Guild Miles. Hyde Manog Myrtle John Little Robert H. Robinson Torohty Delge Georgette Duvatyne Miltah Burlington Campbell Millo Carnate Tackea A Lowe Godorleh James Erwin J. 9 Robert Elliott John Elliott Harpy McIntosh Main Street Mr.e J. Anderson T. H. Webb Hobart Anderson Edep Mills Hfe Anderson Presbyterian Church Mr. Little G. M. Anderson Wm. McLean John Ramsay Aed Rosef Auld Wm. Watson J. Wilson

Esquesing Pays County Rate at 1923 Meeting

Esquesing Township Council met to approve county and local expenditures for 1923. Resolutions authorize payments to multiple contractors for gravel and road work, travel, and professional services. letters of condolence and by laws on by law readings approved. officers appointed for year 1923 with honorariums. adjournment set for September 10. A railway operating record notes trains on the Chicago to Montreal route ran on time for most of 19 months.

Esquesing Hampshire Appelbe Counciilors Brown Gowdy Leslie G. A. Wrigglesworth Limehouse J. A. Tracy Ing Bridge County Bridge Erin Enquesing Town Duncan Sinclair W. A. Young Oho No Acton James Harding Lawson Cornel Esquosing Youson C. N. RR Wo. Hanty EB. JY. Nelson Uourd Health Glenwilliame BP. Mc Gibbon IL May A. AB. Thompson E. Turner HH. Lindasy Campbell Townahle Accurdinoce Beanening Remarkable Railway Canadiay National-Gé Vermont Chicago Hoelon Canada Show & Remarkable Hess Walia Lima

County Rate Totals Set for Nine Municipalities

County council approves a rate of 71.10 mills for yearly expenditures. It will raise 217,762 58 from Milton, George Town, Thurlington, Oakville, Nanassawa, Trafalgar and other municipalities, with Bronte village organizing a Hoard of Trade led by J. Flumertfelt as president and T. Moyce as secretary. An advisory board of three others was named to assist. A feature notes a farm anecdote where a city child prefers the country for its lack of corners, allowing free roaming beyond street corners.

Tte Laat Ageom Packaeeeese Milton Qoorglowny Une Premraceetine Sree Thurlington Oakville Hasteina Nanasagaway Noelaon Thie Wilk Bronte J. 4. Flumertfelt T. 3. Moyce J. E. Smith

Hand Laundry Prices Advertised by Charlie Wong Foo

An old hand laundry advertisement emphasizes personal service at a standalone shop. It claims no connection with other laundries and offers a new price list with strict attention to customer requirements.

Charlie Wong Foo

Auction Sale at Linderman Farm in Eramosa Township

The Duffy Bros auctioneer will sell by public auction on Tuesday September 18 1923 at one o'clock at Linderman Farm one mile west of Eden Mills four miles east of Guelph near Stop 98 on the Toronto Suburban railway. The sale includes horses cows hogs grain hay implements harness and farm gear with cash terms under ten dollars and 12 months on approved notes. R J Kerr acts as auctioneer with HCott as clerk.

W. J. Johnston Nassagaweyn Crewnons Corners Toronto Elc J. Kerr Phone Acton Duffy Bros Alon Eramoen Linderman Furn Eden Milla Guelph Toronto Suburban Railway Jersey Oxford Downs York Young York Chatham Democrat R. J. Kerr

Notice to Creditors in Wellington Surrogate Court

In the Surrogate Court of Wellington County notice is given to all creditors of Jane Tozeland deceased of Rockwood Arthur to file claims by September 27 1933 with E J Moon solicitor for executors Harry Folr and William Woodman at Arthur Ontario Claims must include full particulars and security details verified by statutory declaration after the deadline executors distribute the estate among rightful claimants and will not honor unidentified claims Dated August 30 1923 Arthur Ontario EJ Moon solicitor for executors 10-3

Trustey Jane Tozeland Arthur Wellington E. J. Moon Harry T. Folr William Woodman Ontario EJ. Moon Exvcutora

Cherry Custard Dessert Offer Sparks Interest

A fragmented note promotes a dessert idea called Cherry Custard blending fruit, ice cream, and a creamy base. It suggests serving as a convenient, all in one treat.

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