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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 11, 1924

Page

12

Local Deaths and Notices From Acton and Surrounding Areas

Obituaries and death notices from Acton and nearby towns dated September 1924 announce the deaths of Colin Campbell in Eggqueaing aged 80, Hank Wilson in Weyburn in his 67th year, Bertha Gowland in Nelson township in her 29th year, Janet Florence Hoyes Latham in Bartington, Margaret Holen in Acton aged 3 years plus months, and Sarah Ellen F. Norton of Toronto widow of Rev W Norton D D.

Campshell Hamilton Op Tiwnnny Colin Campbell Eggqueaing Nson Nelson Township Hvnday Bertha A. Gowland Wilfrit A. Trolingon Latham Bartington Baturday Janet Florence Hoyes Latham Hichard L. Latham Leigh Man MN Street Acton Margaret Holen John Lalshman Norton Howlan: Avenue Toronto Sarah Ellen’ FH Keth Gronte Slaters Parmenosa Osborne Bkelton Lronto Hurlingtons Eaquesing Hamilton General’ Hospital Colin Campbel Deconsrd William Campbell Edmonton Altn Mra A. Anderson Nussawawayu Mre A. Harry Markdale Mra. A. Calder Helgeker Alt

Acton Fall Fair prompts and regional notices

Local notes urge Acton Fall Fair entries with dates September 28 and 24, and advertise Oakville Fair ahead. Reports cover weather, seedlings, and garden blooms, plus community items on bridges, grain markets, and municipal improvements. A Canadian editor recalls a tour, praising memorial respect and homeland pride.

Acton Wasaday

Temperance plebiscite prep and local fair notes

A county temperance plebiscite meeting focused on mobilizing voters and coalition efforts. Georgetown Horticultural Show reported larger attendance with prize displays by local exhibitors. Acton Fall Fair appeals urged women to contribute crafts and baked goods to improve exhibits. Sawmill licensing in Ontario discussed under the new forestry act. Farmers report good grain crop yields and favorable markets. September Woman's Institute meeting featured speeches and a social luncheon.

Woman's Institute G. FH. Switzer Wallace Laaby Marjorie Switzer Davina Folatur

Canadian National Exhibition Sets New Attendance Record

The Canadian National Exhibition reached a new milestone with over a million and nineteen thousand visitors across 23 days, a record figure reflecting optimism and national pride. The Globe praises the fair as a barometer of Canadian life, noting widespread support, province displays, and a peaceful, lawful atmosphere with no arrests for drunkenness.

Canady Fentury Toronto Ontario

Seven days in jail for drunk driving in Guelph mayor's sentence

The report describes multiple petty crimes and legal actions, including John Donohue of Toronto receiving seven days in jail for driving under the influence, Mike Kruse's arrest for selling liquor, Lottridge's acquittal on woollen mill and sock purchases, an appeal by Henry McDermott reducing a fine, and several magistrate actions in Ontario towns. The piece reflects local court activity and various defendants in Milton Heights and surrounding areas.

Wm. Btophans Guelph John Donohue Toronto Wm. Lottridge Goderich Chaorge Beaumont Gleowilliams Polley Moore Milton Baynton Baynton Brow Blyth Lottridge Lemumaont Mitchell Harry Hii Carleton Place Stratford Henry McDermot Murphy House Fergun Hoellyer McDermott Bootton Court House Lmw Forgua News-Record

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