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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 23, 1926

Page

11

BORN STOREY AT WOMEN'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL TORONTO 1926

Birth notice for Mayland Mrs. BR. A. Storey at Women’s College Hospital Toronto dated September 14 1926 in 367 Beresford Ave. Two sons named Robert Lyman. Marriage notice for Gordon Grapp at Echo Lodge Erin Sept 15 1926 by Rev Henry Caldwell to Mary Elva Elizabeth eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Gram. Died at 68 Pleasant Boulevard September 19 1926 Rev Dr J S Williamson in his 85th year. In Memoriam Mary Kingsbury died September 22 1926. children mourn and recall her memory with sorrow.

Storey Women's College Hospital Toronto Mayland BR. A. Storey Myrtle Clarridge Beresford Ave Robert Lyaman Gordon-Grapp Williamson Pleasant Boulevard J.S. Willamson John MelIntyre Acton Thia Violetta Irene McIntyre Hiram Fisher H. N. Farmer Onti

Autumn frost and harvest notes fill local brief

September frost expected. autumn rally day planned for Sunday Schools. Newly sown winter wheat shows well. turnips arriving for shipping in large quantities. Mercury rises to 74. maples redden. Public Utilities Commission removes 10 percent water-rate increase. Legacy bequests split among Nassagawega and Campbellville churches. Park entries feature three granite pillars by Walter Lamb. Madge Chapman becomes manager at Tannery Co-Operative store. Young People's League resumes meetings with fall program.

Public Utilities Commission of Listowel Blair Guelph Nassagawega Cammbellyilie New Park Walter Lamb Madge Chapman C. K. Brown Young People's League of the United Church Jack Lewis Knox Church Lewis

Vancouver church plans grand new 6500-seat building

Rev William Graham pastor of the United Church of Vancouver Helsha B C announces a bold church project on Albert and Ingleton Avenues. The 100 by 20 foot site will house a 6500 seat sanctuary with 36 choir seats and a 40 by 90 foot structure in goble style with a tower cross and two main entrances.

Willam Graham United Church of Vancouver Helsha B.C Albert and Ingleton Avenues Graham Ant’ Airs George L. Graham Mamie Masales

Churchhill Wedding Unites Mary Elva Elizabeth Graham and Thomas Gordon

Mary Elva Elizabeth Graham wed Thomas Edward Gordon at Echo Lodge Farm Churchill on September 15 in a ceremony led by Rev Henry Caldwell with Rev George Kitching assisting. About forty guests attended as Miss Caldwell played organ music. The couple, given away by her father, plan a honeymoon to Toronto and Northern Ontario before residing in Windsor.

John Graff Echo Lodge” Farm Mary -Elva Elizabeth Miss _Caldwell Georgette Toronto Ontario Windsor

Induction Services for Rev Gosalin at Rockwood Eden Mills

The induction service for Rev. Gosalin to Rockwood and Eden Mills was well attended and impressive. He begins ministerial duties Sunday with inspiring sermons while Rally Day next Sunday invites parents and children to attend.

Eden Mis Gosalin Rockwood Eden Mills St. Jerome's College Kitchener George Torrance Toronto Johnston Hewat Simcoe Ellwood Bolton W. T. Smith General Hospital Florida Harry’ Peach Guelph Street

Strootsville Fair Postponed and Local Events Noted

Action and District residents learn the Strootsville Fair is postponed to October 16 due to bad weather. A special show marks the new program with vaudeville by Haberman Kiddies and film extras. Also reported are agriculture notes on abnormal celery, bush labor demand at Port Arthur, and St Alban’s Sunday School prizes.

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Acton and Milton Bowling Clubs Exchange Pleasant Evening

Acton bowlers enjoyed a friendly match at Milton's green on Monday night with four rinks from each club taking part. The event followed a recent visit by Milton to Acton and ended with a generous luncheon and a joint celebration of a close total score contest.

Acton Milton Tle

Official election figures tallied for Holton County vote

The ledger lists ballots by ward and district with totals for Acton Georgetown Milton and other areas. It notes Dr Anderson receiving a majority of 1 837 votes and totals show 913 840 and 982 votes polled in Acton Georgetown and Milton respectively.

Holton Ander- Harp Son ‘ Ghir Acton Georgetown No. L South East Ward Oakrville Sproats Wee Milton H'ghts Norval Wontons Hornby Stewart To Dublin Glénwilliama Nelson Nassagaweya Campbellville Brookville Knatchbull Trafalgar Boyne Wu Drumquin Palermo Wattle Ao M. Craney Bronte Sheridan Ow Anderson Acton Milton

Founding Acton Minister Rev Zenas Adams Chronology

A community note recalls Rev. Zenas Adams born 1782 who settled Acton in 1826 and died there in 1847. It highlights his descendants Joseph F Adams born 1834 and Agnes M Adams born 1839, notes family relics, birthplace shifts from New York to Acton, and mentions the first acre of Old Cemetery donated by Sephalet Adams for a burying ground in 1832.

Zenas Adams Acton St. Clair Afich Morriescieeennniece Charlotte Wilbur Figk Rather, Cnecennieees Sozseph F Lucinda R Harriet Electa Abnen Minscinecen Abigadl Lac New York State Zenas Adams Mara ‘Tho Sephalet Adams Zenas Adamay

Rupture Expert Mr Reavely Offers Free Examinations

Noted rupture expert Mr Reavely will speak at Station Hotel for one day only on Friday October 1 offering free examinations and a live demonstration of his device. The appliance reportedly closes the opening within 10 to 15 days and cures in three to six months with no charge unless the patient is fully satisfied.

Reavely

Prohibition of Profanity Seeks Calmer Speech Worldwide

A commentary urges reduced use of profanity across nations. It notes Anglo Saxon steadiness in this regard and Canada's example, arguing jokes often rely on oaths and that laughing at such lines harms public decency. Readers are urged to abstain from laughter when exposed to profane humor.

Italy Canada

Patrick O Doldin Visits Outfitter For Mourning Attire

A misread dialogue shows Patrick O Doldin in a shop asking about mourning attire. The assistant suggests black garments and notes options for a distant relative, while Patrick presses for guidance on what to wear. The scene conveys a cautious, somber mood as he seeks suitable dress.

Patrick O'Doldin Courad Patrick Conaidred

Obituary of Rev Dr J S Williamson Veteran United Church minister

The Rev Dr J S Williamson 65 Pleasant Boulevard Toronto died after a lengthy illness. He served 55 years in ministry, joined the United Church after various prior affiliations, led Oakville and Burlington pastorates, supported temperance and reform, opened over 100 churches, and lectured widely on Fox Hunting. He was twice married, survived by a widow and three daughters. Funeral held Tuesday at Yonge Street United Church Toronto with interment in Hamilton.

J. SS. Williamson Pleasant Boulevard Toronto United Church In Canada Union of Methodist Churches Episcopal Church Oakville Burlington Canada United States Willuamson Lucinda Mulholland Ada Augusta Woolverton Alen Woolverton Hamilton Nellie H. H. Bingham Crlgars J. R. Gibson Yonge Street United Church

Public Auction in Erin Township on October 11

Under instructions from Arthur Whitehead the auctioneer Roy Hindley Plank will sell by public auction Monday October 11 at 1 o clock on the premises of lot 12 concession 3 Erin Township. Items include horses cows pigs implements hay grain harness and terms cash or 12 months on joint notes.

Arthur Whitehead Erin Township Hereford York Massey-Harris Deering Verity Verity Gang McCormick

Large Ontario Clearing Auction Sells Farm Stock and Implements

George Myers & Sons announce a public auction at Lot 8 Concession 6H Erin Township on September 30. Items include horses cattle hogs fowl implements furniture harness corn hay grain and farm tools with sale subject to reserve bid and cash or credit terms.

George Myers & Sons Uo Erin Township Sir Milton Fyvie Peer Mure Yorkshire Oxford Down Teameter Wilkinson Sloan Bain y-Harris Dodge Massey-Hurris Deering Massey~ Uebio Magsey-Harrin Massuy Fairbanks Stewart Massey-Harris Massey- Harris Solida Ocnk Raymond Beatty Bros Engiah ROY Hindley, Co Plank

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