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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 22, 1927
Page
12
An unclear fragment notes arrests or charges linked to a memorial or event and mentions deaths. Names and places are unreadable, but the item signals updated legal actions and ongoing investigations in a local context.
On Thursday September 16 1927 at AI Batti Church Napan Percival Mayen tReatrice elder daughter of Mr and Meru J J Al dong of Kothwaiy to Joseph Mau tes of Welland A death occurred accidentally at Hawman ville on Sunday September 18 1927 Jeanley Perking wife sul Wynsdil Hoeldht aged 62 years Also a notice from Int 2 Nethe Ine En qneuuy September WM 1927 Awelia Ann Morent beloved Hawden
September 23 1937 brief notes report upcoming fairs in Acton Brampton and Guelph weather changes and near term winter warnings. It notes two petit jurors missing in court and a black dog run over by a motorist with bystander reactions.
Readable fragment from the Acton Fall Fair of 1927 lists prizes and exhibitors across many categories. It names victors in bread, pies, gardening, crafts, and home industries, with participants like Mrs. Duncan McDougall Mrs. Joseph Frank and Mrs. G. Havill.
Acton Fair crowds praised by visitors for a strong program and good weather. Henry Wallace won twice with Ganot to loud applause while a broad display of new automobiles drew attention. Chief McPherson and constables kept attendees safe despite some mishaps with a horse and a fall.
One day last week L Kohen an underly Jewish centreman of Oshawa offered Higuer to police on duty and was arrested. A Oakville driver charged with dangerous driving in Milton faced a fine. An Erin couple after fourteen years and four children appeared before Police Magistrate Mov and reconciled with a court order to pay weekly support to the wife.
The body of an aged woman, Mea. Willatt Haws, was discovered upright in water at the bottom of a farm well on a Saturday morning. Relatives reported she had been in ill health for years and that the death is believed to be a self inflicted act.
The report recounts local events in a township with families visiting, schooling notes, and social visits. Erwin Wilson and Meg Phiney are mentioned in connection with travel to Toronto. Mr and Mrs Nightingale hosted relatives over the weekend as the community shares a calm schedule.
The notes recount church events and social visits in a small Ontario town. Activities include a birthday party at the United Church with cake gifts and a ring prize, choir gatherings and a corn roast, and numerous visits by residents to London and Guelph for holidays and duties. It notes accidents, travel, health updates, and two obituaries for George Ingle and a longtime resident.
Me Acton cromigaul work commenced at the seventh last week as McArthur Construction rushes to finish the cromaraid before the peanog clone. A detour reroutes traffic toward Fsquediogrin townline and toward the neweuth. Culverts are strengthened and the roadway improved where needed. A 60 year old man Herbert Hinetner arrested on indecent assault charges in July faced a suspended sentence after paying court costs.
A report details new appointments at Acton and District including Lecturar Holturhan and Teetare. It notes the Home Armour Act and highway safety measures, a fatal fire event at a woolen building near Guelph, and a murder case in Fergus where Lawrence Potter was convicted of manslaughter after the infant death.
Public auction to sell Lot 24 portions in Acton on October 10 1927 due to mortgage from Fredrick Trae McLaughlin. Sale terms require ten percent down with balance due within days and rest payable as secured by the vendor or deeds of sale. Auctioneer Robbiee Kerr acts with vendor solicitor in Acton Ontario.
A fragmentary census note describes a widow in a liege boarding house and her widowed brother joining a shared enterprise. Nearby, a young widow and her father who has buried a second wife complicate the scene as an Associated Ob work agent visits the neighborhood to identify families.
An old ad from Mawsiatts Drug Store touts mixtures for respiratory ailments. The noisy phrasing mentions remedies for throat and chest conditions including coughs croup bronchial asthma and tonsil troubles.
Notice to creditors of Conald Slachite late of Acton Carminiazo Ruilder and Mechante died August 13 1927 to send full particulars and claims to executrix or solicitor by October 1 1927 under the Frauteen Agt 46 George VI Chapter 40. After that date executrix will proceed with the estate and no further claims will be received Acton September 9 1927 Kaitall Ann Sinclair executrix Marmer Acton Out der Bolteitoc.
An overview of Canada as a vast hunting region with moose deer and bear across Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Alberta and British Columbia It highlights famed hunting hubs such as Acadia Lake Rossignol Labelle Lac Saguenay and Mount Jayurtes and notes jumping off points like Panorama regions in Alberta and British Columbia including Cariboo and Kaine. The piece emphasizes abundant game and scenic routes along routes like the Trans Canadian Pacific and key rivers and lakes as attractors for sport hunters.
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