09 Sep 1920
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1920
Page
1
A fragmented notice advertises houses and lots for sale with quick cash options and payments from $650 to $4,000. It mentions Wally terms and references R. J. Kadler as the agent at Vinal Vutate Agency on Hower Avenue, Acton, Kate.
The notice invites readers to visit fashion departments to see new season arrivals. It promises diverse yet wearable styles and urges inquiries, noting alterations are not yet completed but ready to showcase the seasonal creations for early purchases.
A Monday quoit tournament at Acton Ali Motias featured Queen City’s Fint Quoiting and Toronto’s Victoria Quoiting Clips. Officials from the Dominion Association attended with guests including Mab Callander and Mr. Wood. Event included multiple draws and a notable exhibition aimed at improving play.
A narrative of an afternoon outing from Acton to the Newarecard area, through wooded lanes to the Moore home, enjoying gardens, fruit trees, and the town’s improving facilities. The visit includes Mrs. and Mr. Moore, RL Moore, Jocelyn, and remarks on Carnegie Library, the Soldier’s Memorial, and plans for town amenities and waterworks upgrades.
The page records a community service with hymns at Holder’s, a farewell to Mrs Johnston, and notes on parish events. It lists church gatherings, a fashion display, and a Labor Day observance, plus a moving family relocation to Toronto and a fraud case in Acton.
Premier Drury praised the town as crowds gathered for a Monday Chautauqua program. He and Mrs Drury were greeted by locals as the day featured a labor party event, schoolchildren, and afternoon ceremonies honoring community efforts.
A long mixed transcription reports prison references, paper price shifts, potato shortages, and community notices. It catalogs arrests, police court cases, and local social ties with dozens of names, places such as Milton and Guelph, plus events from paper prices to holiday travels and club gatherings.
A chaotic council meeting discusses waterworks financing including an 8000 dollar pump contract and a debenture plan. Officials debate project costs and vendor awards with interruptions from scheduling delays and uncertain interest rates. The award ultimately goes to Kathanki Moray Co for pump work and Arthur & Walton Co for recovery components.
Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Hamatreat wife of Alfred Le Vomatreot at their Milton home after suffering. She had moved to Milton years earlier and left a daughter Clarice now Mrs. John D. Makene of Ornyko ville. Survived by husband and several relatives. Funeral arrangements listed with Rev. A W Murvhatl conducting services Tuesday afternoon.
Frustrated taxpayers face complex schedules as the tax collector outlines favorable features and payment options. Debate centers on rates, installments, and credits for property owners, merchants, and wage earners. Officials emphasize convenience and state guidance to ease the burden.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.