Autumn notices and town updates across Acton region
September frosts forecast. Fergus tax rate set at 42 mills, Wallaceburg listed at 6 mills. Fall plowing underway as wheat yields damp. Autumn equinox near. Miss Anna Kelly visiting Blyth. Acton Fair promotions and mushroom gathering noted. Labor day transport through Oakville. Sugar prices easing. potato race at Oakville Fair. Acton Fair prize list imminent with Oct 2–3 dates. Jewish New Year began at sundown. Rumor of skating rink by Worden. Prosecution of trespassers by Beardmore Co. Heathers from Stonehaven received. Harvest festival services slated. school parade with free admission. New foundation at Mrs. M. Masales residence. paving works nearby. Guelph Board of Education seeks $40,009 for Collegiate Vocational Institute expansion. Samuel Bingham exhibitor sets heavy load record at Acton Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus
Tate
Wallaceburg
Opnis
Anna Kelly
Blyth
Eldarberry
Acton
Frank Scrivon
Tim Fren Paxes
Minnie Moore
Knox Avenue
Acton Fair
Oakville
Toronto- Hamilton
John; Worden
Ryder & Mowat Grove
Messrs. Beardmore & Co
C. C. Speight
Mays
M. Lesie
Alde Road
A. J. Murray
Cloverdale Farm
A. Chicago Corporation
Guelph
Fred Coles
Ernest
Preston
Fontly
Tus Fuss
Mra
Alex. McKenzie
Stonehaven
Bootland
Farmer
Angus MoEachérm
Bert Mullin
Nahing
Frontenac County
Toronto Exhibition Sets Attendance Record for 45th Year
The Toronto Canadian National Exhibition drew a record 1,499,000 attendees, surpassing last year’s 1,493,000 and topping prior marks. Officials touted the milestone as the fair’s greatest achievement in its history, noting Saturday’s peak attendance and overall rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Exhibion
Toronto
Inetieusio
Town and Country Neighbors Share Local Happenings
Mr Charles Selwood longtime Uhlo resident has been ill at his Toronto home Ora Hiltz his daughter visited last week Mr Andrew Cree longtime local passed away Wednesday funeral held Friday Edith Waddell and sister Mrs Pickering visiting the Presbyterian Manse Myre family farewells McQuire Stratford and Woodstock visitors stopped by William Root and Nelson Root Erin last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Selwood
Uhlo
Toronto
Mon
Ora Hiltx
Sham
Pictory
F. Modgins
Andrew Cree
Edith Waddell
West
Pickering
Stonay Creek
Boughner
Min Heughner
Gordon Forbon
Stratford
Rockwood Fair Rebranded Olive topia Preparations Proceed
Olive topia fair preparations intensify as preparations ramp up across aides. A Robertson family reunion near Erin draws 115 descendants from Guelph Brampton Peterboro Norval Oakville Georgetown Windsor with music and hearty fare. Local guests include Dr Webster aged 82 and many Gollop family members from Georgetown Norval Peterboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay Hindhey
Tne
Erin
Robertson
Guelph
Brampton
Peterboro
Norval
Oakville
Georgetown
Windsor
Duncan Robertson
Dr. Webster
Norvat
Gyyph
Herman Tovell
Mise Vera Tovell
Wesley
McLean
Mra. Gollop
Harry Alton
Gollop
Misa Marion
Wohater
Prairie Maguire
George Gollop
John Gollop
Margaret
Gladys
Community News Mixes Events and Names
Local notes cover town hall activity, church services, and visits. Arlington residents Mrs J A Abardeen and Mint E McCannah re joined relatives in town while Miss Irene Sinclair left for Toronto to teach in the Public School staff. The Georgetown Boy Scouts returned from Mt Hon camp and the Ladies Bowling Club hosted visiting teams from Milton and Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
J. Willson
Ottawa
Kequesing
Tracy
Wm. Stringer
Berkley
California
Anniversary at Congregational Church with sermon and tea
The Congre gational Church Nero marks its anniversary on Sunday with Rev. George Morley of Toronto delivering the afternoon sermon. An old fashioned tea meeting follows Monday evening with a program by Rev. Marley and local music. Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Albert Smiths. Cat crop nearly harvested. Mrs Jenkins of Toronto visiting Miss Hna Rusash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nero
George Morley
Toronto
Br. Marley
Aid
Mrs. Jenkins
Hdna Rusash
Summer at Blue Springs Park Hosts Notable Visitors
The piece highlights a busy season at Blue Springs Park with Mr and Mrs Murray and others enjoying the grounds. It notes a record number of visitors, admired gardens, and social gatherings at Suburban Park marred by intoxication. Local residents and visiting families are listed along with church events, school matters, and a football note about an upcoming Walker Cup game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Springs Park
Mona. Murray
Opty
Muray
Perpona
Suburban Park
John Duff
Thornloe
Cheltenham
Acton Rangers
Streetaville
Mitchell - Re-Union
Stratford
Mitchell
Newa- Record
Acton Juniors Edge Milton Juniors In Extra Innings
Acton Juniors defeated Milton Juniors in a tense extra innings game that stretched to ten frames. Gibbons pitched strongly for Acton aided by sharp fielding from Rood while Milton fought to the end with Peacock and others contributing. Atkinson overthrew on a key play allowing Haver to score and seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Ike
Gibbons
Acton
Milton Crew
Peacock
Gibbena
Jigxina
Qibbena
Ascend
Bauer
Masalen
Holloway
McDonald
Atkins
Atkinson
Haver
Propa
Milton Craw
Igams
Milton—Stewart
N.'S
Ptdimey
Toh
Little
Hilt
Chisholm
L. Macdonald
Drone
Gibbens
Jirgins
C. Bauer
H. Macdonald
Sutcliffe
Masales
E. F
Prominent Farm And Household Auctions Scheduled
Several local auction notices list sales of farm stock implements and household effects. Henry Suniey advertises a farm sale on September 28 one mile north of Eramono post office. Roy Hindley acts as auctioneer. Acton households on Church and John Streets also schedule a sale on September 15 at 2 oclock. Another sale features high grade furniture from the late Rev McAgrill at E Baldwin near C N R Station. Additional entries offer 38 farms across Halton and Wellington counties and various homes and business properties in Acton plus fire and life insurance and loan services by A Smith Real Estate Agent Acton Ont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Suniey
Bramosa
Eramono
Roy Hindley
James Brown
Church and
John Streets
Acton
John McAgrkil
E. Haldwin
Halton
Wellington
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Maris Am
Saci
Munroe-Ciaine
Weatminator Presbyterian Church
Lite
John’ Alexander Munroe
Kirtland Enke
Ontario
Collna Gordon
Linn
Mia
Notart Craine
Acton Firee Press
Town and Country
Ballinafad
RockWood
Rockwood Fair
Topia
R Lo Prof
A. Robertson
London
Jamea Ritnck
Minas E. Burrows
Saint Ste. Marie
Millar
Mrr
Robt
Thatcher
J. B. Bowes
Chatsworth
J. Gibbons
C. Harris
Ana’ Won
Gordon
Niagara Falls
Milan
Margaret Richardson
Weyburn
Sask
Schopl
Miss Douglas
Lucknow
Miss M. Clarke
Miss L Sanderson
Mae Wetherson
Eden Mille
Rockwood Girls
Brookville Girls
Brookville
Acton-giriz
Strand Orchestra
Guyuelph
Brunswick
Harmony Boys
Churchill
Grewsons Corners
Limehouse
Wm. Brookes
Jolley
Loast
J. Ro Crof
Cameron
Hiamilton
Nabsagaweya
George Harwood
Jana
Bronk Schaidle
Alex. Graham
Leo
M. Harwood
Hamilton
Kenneth Afc
Leod's
Bathoa
Frankis Shaidle
Mo‘Leod
A. Lloyd Smith
Home Missions
Naseagaweya
Ebeneser
Township Sunday School Association
Daniel Kingsbury
Dundas
Nassagaweya
Bert Nightingale
Knat
Maple— Leat.Quartette
Galt
Zlat
Duncan R. Cowan
Aqntertainer
Misa Maud Yuahten
A. R. Weatlick
John Little
George C. Casmsmaura
B. A. Ebenezer
Hay
J. T. Strachan
Donald Everdell
Lwebufe
Mr. Dueton
Austin Swackhamer
Wyley
Jet
Eramosas
Changse Handa
J. A. Smith
Robert QG
Bbona
Young Street
Edwin’ Crippa
Eramosn
RJ. Kern
Auctio
A. Smith
Acton, Ont
Nasxagaweya
Aldeen
Limshound
Hornby
Empire Cafe
Mill. Street
John V. Savage
Standard Ol
Bales
Goode
Acton, Ontario
Coata
Hobsiery
Foster
McLean & Co
Excelsior
A. H. Lindsay
Methodist Church
He. C. Hackett
Patte Corner Mill
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