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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 23, 1920
Page
2
The Village of Acton offers 340,000 in debentures bearing 84 percent interest for terms one to thirty years. Investors may clip coupons and deposit at bank or present to the treasurer for payment. Information available at the treasurer’s office during business hours.
Displays of new autumn merchandise attract shoppers with swagger coats silken dresses and stylish hats. The shop offers fabrics dress accessories and a wide variety of colors and designs. Visitors are invited to see the latest arrivals first in town.
Local council moved to print waterworks debentures and invite local investors to apply. the house voted to sell the debentures soon. The housing commission will be formed, and the Yount Council discussed ownership disputes over a memorial and theater space. The clerk was ordered to notify Mr Gourlay to repay a loan.
Donald Warren, father of Warren of thin alty, died Tuesday August 1 at Giggealn hospital at age 32 after treatment. He was born in Kinguasle Invernisshine Scotland and came to Canada with his Durants eighty years ago. He is survived by two sons Warren of thin alty and George J. Warren of Ned Cloud, two grandsons, and brothers John Nobert James Andrew and Alexander. He was a tailor by trade and retired several years ago. He was the last survivor of the Warren family and was highly regarded.
Local Acton items highlight a double wedding at the home of Mrs. Herstat with Alice Wallace marrying George Murray and plans for a future trip to Sunderland Villa. The column also covers a fraud case dismissal, church services, a note from Oregon, and a public vote on waterworks debt and highway routing with town hall meeting details.
In New Brunswick and surrounding areas, election results create majorities affecting the government. Hon. F. Y. McQuary loses his seat in one constituency while Hon. Ne. Wixman gains prominence, with Liberal figures debating shifts and margins across the region amidst careful vote tallies.
The Acton Fall Fair drew a large audience with favorable weather and many entries. Exhibits included vegetables, crafts, and racing, while the live stock display impressed visitors. Mr. W. H. McDonald of Brumpton attended and praised the town.
Social and personal notices recount various visits engagements and travels. Names include Athan Myvich Arty Keney Mrs Maranon Crom Dural and Mrs Veyny Mohlivean with mentions of Toronto Mooradcott Hagview and Winniper appointments. Several engagements announced among families and local council notes on community events and a church service schedule.
Reports indicate Milton and nearby dwellings suffered storm damage with at least one chimney wrecked and residences lacking power. The county council awarded a $160 contract for painting and decorating, while several homes receive protective updates as crews assess damaged properties and plan future repairs.
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