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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
11
Births and marriages from Goderich and Acton report a son to Mr and Mrs Frogell born September 13 1924 and Erthon Carter wed to David Robertson on September 17 1934. Deaths note infant David Willis and Mary McDonald aged 77. Reverend D W Snidar passes away in Toronto General Hospital.
Fragmented local items note autumnal changes, weather, and community events. Mentions Uncle Bill broadcasts from station B U.N. EK, poultry raisers reporting small flocks, maples and vines turning, and Ontario Temperance Act effects. Rebuilds at tannery near completion, Rev A H Moore appointed university president, and town meetings on temperance and rally day planned.
Brampton police court cases report alcohol violations and intoxication charges. J J Robbins of Streetaville Hotel faced the Gazerlo Temperance Act breach with four bottles found behind the hotel and bartender Andrew Dault implicated. Milton sessions show Walter Parlow guilty of intoxication with a $10 fine, and George Morley cleared on one count while being summonsed for Highway Traffic Act violations. Brampton Monday saw Robert Young charged for buying liquor in a Bla hotel, with liquor found in upstairs rooms and a $300 fine plus costs.
A brief note endorses the Ontario Temperance Act, urging continued reform and stronger enforcement to prevent old conditions. It stresses moving away from past laxity and maintaining progress through firm action.
Grace McCutcheon and Mrs Munroe returned by water to Fort Wayne Ind. Farm work dominates the season with corn cutting turnip pulling fall plowing and related tasks. A Knox Church Schoolroom meeting elected officers for town organization including Principal Shorey secretary Lisle Campbell treasurer Geo Dowling and ward committees with members from East North and East wards.
A blaze at Mr C A Downs's farm on Monday consumed 60 tons of hay, grain, and tools after Mrs Downs heard the fire starting while alone at home. The fire is thought to be due to spontaneous combustion. Insurance coverage with London Mutual Fire Insurance Company is noted.
The notice details Acton High School Field Day at Exhibition Park on Saturday October 4 with events for pupils in Cone and Public School divisions. Also listed are a Knox Church Young Women's Auxiliary meeting September 20, a missionary speaker, Halton election proclamations, a Milton Public School prize, and the International Plowing Match to be held October 15–18 at Beampton with demonstrations and farming exhibits.
Limehouse Public School led by example at the Limehouse township fair on Monday winner of the marching contest and multiple individual prizes. The event showcased strong student exhibits and loyal school spirit with the red brick slogan cited.
A circular from SheMeld Laboratorion in Aurora announces a contest with $1,500 in cash prizes and a $500 first prize. Judges listed as Wanker Educator and Clergyman set rules and request a stamped reply with the circular.
Auction notice for a Tuesday sale listing Holstein and Jersey cows, heifers, and calves with due dates from September to January, plus various steers, heifers, and a sow. Includes prices, payment terms, and the clerk Wilbon.
The Village of Acton council announces concrete sidewalk construction on multiple streets including Church Street and Frederick Street with grading. Total cost 1 032.24 dollars, 516.43 funded by the corporation, frontage assessments set at 2.5? to 82 cents per foot, payable over twenty years. A Court of Revision will meet October 20 at 8 PM in Acton Town Hall to hear complaints on assessments and frontage measurements.
Undersigned announces a public auction at mile east of Georgetown on Monday September 29. The sale includes mares colts cows spring calves hogs implements harness and farming gear. Auctioneer J Kerr Acton lists items from horses to hayracks with binding terms and payment details.
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