23 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
1
The Methodist Church at Acton invites families and individuals to join activities with a children’s talk at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Various adverts seek two year old calves, a top buggy, and general wares while a care-minded contractor offers prompt, careful work and writing services in Acton.
The Village of Acton offers $40,000 in debentures at 4 1/2 percent for terms from one to thirty years. Interest is paid by coupon or bank deposit, with details at the Treasurer's office between 9:30 p.m. and noon. Interested investors are urged to apply promptly before legislation opens. Treasurer IL N. Farmen announces on September 20, 1070.
Displays of new autumn merchandise offer swagger coats chic salts silken woollen dresses and trim skirts with dress accessories. Fabrics come in handsome colors and designs for shirts coats suits dresses and waists. Come to town to see these and other fine new things first.
Council discusses terminating a shoe factory agreement, demands return of a $500 loan to Mr Gourlay, and approves printing waterworks debentures for sale to local investors. Meetings cover hall use by the Ladies Auxiliary, memorial site questions, and tax refunds with ongoing notices to owners.
Obituary notes the death of Donald Warren aged 32 in Beatrice at Ligealn hospital after illness. Survived by wife and two sons, two brothers, one sister, and two grandsons. Born in Scotland, raised in Acton, Canada, he was a tailor by trade and spent years in the Western States before retirement. The notice honors his character and family roles.
Local report covers H B Wilson arriving in Acton from Milton to assume bank duties at Merchants Bank, a quiet wedding for Miss Janet Murray and George Murray, court actions on fraud and insults, St Alban’s Thanksgiving service, Oregon letter from John A. Carson, and plans for Acton waterworks debentures with a proposed highway route revision affecting Acton and surrounding towns.
Election returns show Premier Meighen’s party securing large majorities in Coloh toe County Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, with F. Y. MacQuinnys’ Public Works ministry retaining the former seat and N. W. Weir’s Customs ministerial post holding in Torland Avenue. Dr A J Emory of St Juli unsuccessfully challenged Meighen ally Wistowg, suffering a 100 vote defeat as Emory tallies 3,848 to 8,028.
The Acton Fall Fair drew favorable weather, a large turnout, and numerous entries across vegetables dairy and farm products. Highlights included science exhibits by local amateurs, a notable display of pumpkins and crops, and the return of longtime exhibitors. attention focused on Mr. H H Donald of Brampton and the Georgetown crops display.
September accounts from Gaweys Councell at Mesting summarize local financial matters. The fragment notes fiscal activity, with no clear dates or figures, indicating routine ledger updates and governance notes.
Social and Personal column records visitors and residents in Acton Ontario and surrounding areas. It notes Myrtle Hepar Tu viaithug telenda and Dr. Arthur Kenney visiting Hulbury, various travels to Toronto, and engagements and household movements among local families such as the Kerrs, Culp, and McCutcheon. It also includes council financials and minor municipal updates from Nan kuxawoya Council, along with roadwork details and church notices.
Local Milton items report Thorn injured and cared for at Gordon House under Alan Wolloway supervision. A contract for painting and bedstead work in the Judge’s chamber priced at 160 dollars. Bowman’s health. a storm damages J H Turney residence and chimney. A string of building activity includes new dwellings progressing and brick work for the Milton School. University courses in public health education offered. Red Cross women urged to enroll for nursing training.
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