07 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1922
Page
1
Local church notices from The Methodist and Presbyterian congregations in Acton list ministers and service topics. The page also carries classified ads for employment, watch found, wanted help, produce for sale, real estate, auction notices, and farm property listings with several names and contact details.
Arriving daily as autumn days cool, new additions to women’s wardrobes appear in stores. The variety grows including warmer wear to meet individual needs, with new arrivals continuing each day and broader selections to satisfy shoppers in town and country.
Visit MACDONALD'S in Guelph this week to see new coats furs frocks millinery fabrics and accessories across the VFashion Departments.
A giant sale showcases men’s shirts at 1.59 each, regularly 2.50 to 3.50. Includes broken lines and traveler samples with Negligos styles and double band soft cuffs. All regular sizes available at both stores.
An advertisement proclaims a handsome array of fall wallpapers for decorating. It emphasizes high grade styles and low priced kinds to fit any home in the region, with prices designed to suit every purse.
Readable items describe Acton events including exhibits and prize winners at the Halton fair, road improvements, and local personalities. Notable mentions include Mrs. G. My Dude, Warton carriage, and the Acton Exhibitor’s Buck record. also Labor Day observed with Toronto Exhibition trips and a charity lunch.
Amid reports from New York and railroad officials, Delaware and Hudson and other operators say coal output will rebound within days. Production should return to normal in about two weeks with ample anthracite supply and 7,000 card crews ready. Toronto Telegram notes a related Ontario temperance case.
A long list of local social notices from Acton and nearby: visits, holidays, and greetings among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Warner, Mrs. Martha Armstrong, Miss Bertha Krown, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wermer, and many others. The column also records hospital news, legal updates, and community happenings such as exhibitions, engagements, weddings, and travels to Toronto, Guelph, and other towns.
Mra. Jorwie Anderson of Hartney Manitoba died August 30 after outliving her husband Joseph Audemon by two years. She was a daughter of the late Nollielth of Kaquesing and a mother of Charny Wore and others. The couple moved to Winnipeg briefly before returning to Hartney. Funeral services were at Hartney Presbyterian Church with interment at Wine Whos. Guests included Totton Ee Wad, who recalled her refined character and gentleness. A local observer noted her steady nature and community regard. A show in Orangaville is planned for September 36.
Neighborhood news recounts sermons and services at Congregational Church next Sunday afternoon, with Rev De Hiloax preaching and Grace Church countering recent appoint talk. It lists local families visiting, events in Acton, Uruph and Toronto, plus a Labor Day gathering and regional exhibitions.
Oakville hall program advances with a grand day, night parade and new central building. Construction on Dundas Street near Randall Street to begin immediately, brick 30 by 47 feet with operating room and seating, ready by New Year. Directors allocate 4000 dollars for scenery and costumes for upcoming autumn pageant events.
Fragmented write up notes a Milton band event with compliments to Acton Band and criticism of a rival soloist. It mentions audience praise for cornet performances by Lattis Bruson and hints at future repeats, plus a broad aside on a Dominion Government Prevention Day and local purchase habits for stationery amid rising costs.
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