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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 20, 1923
Page
11
In Toronto on September 3 1923 Philp Thomas Holman aged in his ith year died after a long illness. The notice lists Patterson Toronto and describes a town baptism and a funeral in the local parish. Additional details are unclear due toOCR errors.
Readable notes report tax rates in Georgetown and Oakville, upcoming Acton Fair dates, and October tax deadlines. Local incidents include frost damage, a police car purchase plan, a new Stayner Public School, and a bridge nearing completion. Also listed are notable births, birthdays, town fishing records, and an odd mix of editorials and letters.
Council minutes document multiple motions to pay for graveling, culverts, and ditch work on town lines and under sidewalks. Payments to contractors and officials include J. Brown, Norval, Jamon Brown, and others, with figures such as $37 40, $28.36, and $160 noted, adjournment to Monday in October.
Premier Ferguson announced Dr. Samuel Webster's re appointment as Sheriff, replacing A L MacNab whom the late government appointed before the June elections. Ferguson cited political timing and inspector reports to justify restoring Webster to the post amid prior controversy over Webster’s removal.
A narrator recalls going to the cinema with his aunt who is near sighted. He mentions renting subtitles for her and jokes about the experience. The anecdote includes comments from others and notes how the aunt enjoyed the show less than anyone else.
Frank Guild has been awarded a special superflu scholarship from the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, granting two years under the personal direction of renowned tenor Vi rldiemar Abeluy Thoe Baatman. The School of Music was founded by George Eastman, head of Eastman Kodak Co, who funded Rov en scholarships for budding musical careers. In other news, local preacher Cameron preached on harvest themes, Mrs. William Doway shows signs of improvement, and closures include funeral of Robert Boroch with interment at Oakville Cemetery.
Local notices report Geraldine Stringer and family visiting Terra Cotta and Acton Irlanda before returning home. Nellie Banderaon returns from Toronto improved. Death of Daniel Townsend of Eden, Manitoba mourned, with condolences to the widow and family. Railways begin new station work benefiting Terra Cotta area. Snapshots of residents traveling and local business at Halton Brick Co. urging resilience over grumbling with a moral on keeping cheerful.
Robert Sprowl aged about sixty is described as a loyal farmer and devoted husband of Mrs. Sprowl for thirty years. Born on his homestead sixty years ago, he endured illness after July hospitalization and passed away on the 13th next at home. Survived by four childrenOMin John Mrs Everett Denny and Dora. Funeral held Monday at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery Acton.
The article discusses how infants first react to sounds and how early noises like rattles and toy bells evolve into music appreciation. It notes that many toy items are designed to stimulate listening and play through sound.
A reflective passage defines success by love, respect, and bettering the world. It celebrates a life marked by kindness, appreciation for beauty, and a lasting memory as an inspiration and benediction to others.
A collection of playful questions and misworded quips. The snippets mix bad puns about a pin roast duck milk doughnuts and a misedited joke about ink and a watchmaker.
Readers note women balance style and practicality with many wear needed shoes for different events. The piece contrasts streetwear with ballroom slippers and travel or tennis shoes, urging varied footwear to match makeup and occasions. A separate report cites Sweden's anti fire campaign linking cigarettes to fires, with the Tobacco Monopoly agreeing to print a warning on every package.
A prominent national physician urges regular walking to combat nervous disorders and insomnia. He blames overfeeding and under exercise as health enemies and says streetcars and cars harm urban life, urging one mile daily as the minimum to keep the doctor away.
Fragmented sale notices announce probate related auctions for Rev J McAskill estate at Caldwins near CN R station Acton with furniture and household effects. Other entries include livestock categories, cattle counts and cattle sales in Milton area with dates in October and October 8.
A dash of Tit-Bits style humor narrates the English visitor in Berlin who challenges a German noble title, ending with a mock title Elector of Middteanx. A essay urges that hard work needs balance, noting faults like inconsistent effort or quarrels while advising self-examination to explain lack of success.
Auctioneer Allie Evans will sell at public auction on Monday September 24 1923 at 1 o clock sharp near Hequeaing location cattle cows Holstein Jersey Durham mixed ages and due dates, 3 pigs and 8 breeding sows, 12 month credit on furnishing, cash or notes. Includes young cattle and hogs with specific due months and weights.
Auctioneer R. J. Kerr offers lot 1 with cows all fresh milking and due dates from October to May, plus oxford downs sheep and breeding stock. Terms set at 20 000 dollars and under with cash and eight months' grading on approved notes. Chester Plank clerk.
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