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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 11, 1924

Page

5

Obituary notices fall in Ontario area dates September 1924

A batch of vital notices from Canadian towns reports deaths and memorials. Colin Campbell of Eggqueaing dies at eighty. Wilson of Weyburn and Jennenn C Wilson noted. Berths A Gowland and Janet Florence Hoyes Latham are mourned. Margaret Holen and Sarah Ellen F H note bereavements. local clergy Rev W Norton remembered linking to Acton.

Campnall Hamilton Tiraamy Colin Campbell Eggqueaing Latham Bartington Baturddy Janet Florence Hoyes Latham Hichard L. Latham Norton Howland Avenue Toronto Sarah Ellen’ FH Keth

Acton Fall Fair Brightens Local News and Plans

Local notes recount Acton Fall Fair dates and preparations, inviting residents to exhibit, with details on prizes, floral displays, and nearby fairs. The piece also covers editorial reflections from Canadian visitors, weather notes, and community updates including officials and local projects.

Plebiscite Vote Prep Draws Tamaparanca Workers

A county convention gathered in Austin for a plebiscite campaign with strong organization aiming to mobilize every possible voter to polling places. Georgetown Horticultural Show held its second annual Flavor Show with 9 exhibitors, led by C. W. Papat and others, while children’s displays impressed viewers. Ladies urged to help Acton Fall Fair with home crafts, baking, and needlework to boost exhibits. Sawmill licensing comes into force July 1 under Ontario law with fees from $1 to $6 to curb unlicensed mills and protect legitimate operators. Farmers report a bumper grain crop and favorable prices improving conditions. Local advertisers urged to submit copy early for timely publication. A reckless individual smashing bottles prompted a reminder of the Highway Trama Act penalties. September meeting of the Women’s Institute featured a home influence talk, a program, musical solo, and a luncheon.

Canadian National Exhibition Sets Attendance Record

The Canadian National Exhibition closed with a record one million five hundred nineteen thousand visitors over 23 days. The Globe lauds the fair as a barometer of national spirit, showcasing Canada’s industry from farms to factories and highlighting provincial pride and orderly crowds with no arrests for drunkenness.

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Seven days in jail for drunk driving in Guelph

Mayor Wim Btophans jailed John Dono hus of Toronto for seven days after pleading guilty to driving an automobile while intoxicated. Mike Kruse, arrested earlier for selling liquor at Milton Heights, was released on $400 cash bond and will face trial on the 13th. Wm Lottridge, charged with stealing goods from Beaumont’s woollen mill, was tried and acquitted. Henry McDermot’s appeal over a $800 fine was reduced to $200 plus costs. the case hinged on the absence of evidence at police court. Vice Magistrate Moore heard three charges at Georgestown with two assault and temperance act cases and an indecent exposure charge, all remanded for a week. George Beamer, 18, of Hamilton, jailed on vagrancy after a Burlington to Milton transfer, found with junk in his pockets.

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