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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 25, 1924

Page

5

Local Notices of Marriages and Deaths

A run of notices records marriages and deaths from 1924. Items include the marriage of Erthon Carter to David Robertson at a Baptist Parsonage, a birth in Goderich, and the deaths of Mary McDonald and Rev. D W Snider in Toronto.

Bell Atl Goderich Eptember Mra. Frogell David Willis Fred Bell McIntosh Hard Guelph Bureau Acton Mary McDonald Neil McIntosh Bnnder Toronto General Hospital Bay Rev D. W.snider Jameson Avenue Toronto Milton

Local notes from the Arton region and surrounding area

The Arton Free Press lists varied items including road hazards, fairs, weather, and local notices. It notes station BU broadcasts, poultry reports with geese and ducks, autumnal foliage, and social acts like temperance measures and school rallies. A fire at a tannery near completion is mentioned, along with civic meetings and a China missionary visit.

Ian Danger Shelburne Acton Nquor Bill BU. N. KE M. P. Barry Turnip Gowers’ Association Canadian National Railway A. H. Moore Bt. Johns Qua University of Kings College Halifax Nova Scotia Torgnio Adioh Chamber of Commerce Bown Hall Hiram A. Bwackbamer Moderation’ League Hector McLean China Methodist Apeak McLean Ia Erin G Lad

Brampton Police Court News Details Multiple Drunk Driving Fines

Brampton Police Court records last Wednesday show J J Robbins of Streetaville Hotel charged with violating the Gazerlo Temperance Act after four bottles of whiskey were found in a wood pile behind the hotel. Andrew Dault, the bartender, admitted involvement and received a $200 fine plus costs. Dault was seen at the hiding place. Earlier, Walter Farlaw pleaded guilty to intoxication with a $10 fine and costs. a second intoxication charge while driving was dismissed for lack of timely information. George Morley pleaded guilty to intoxication and faced a $5 fine with costs. a Highway Traffic Act summons was served during the session. In Brampton on Monday, Robert Young of Mono Mills was charged with purchasing liquor in a hotel. liquor found in two upstairs rooms led to a conviction and $300 fine plus costs. W H Murphy prosecuted. C E McKeown defended.

Brampton J. J. Robbins Streetaville Gooderham &Worts Robbins Andrew Dault Costes “Dault Eavely Court House Milton Walter Farlaw Chapman Parlow George Morley Morley Wan Vinla Uon McPherson Morley Robert, Young Mono Millx Moore n+ Spector Reevely Young W. H. Murphy C. E. McKeown PR. D Orangevilla

Ontario Temperance Act Pushes for Stricter Enforcement

A temperance reform message urges tougher enforcement of the Ontario Temperance Act. The note advocates no return to old conditions and calls for firm action to ensure compliance and prevent violations.

Town and Country Neighborhood News Recaps Fair, Meeting, and Farm Work

Grace McCutcheon and Mrs Munroe return to Fort Wayne after a water trip. Farmers report strenuous corn cutting turnip pulling fall plowing as neighbors attend Acton Fair. Knox Church School elects officers for the coming Plobtacha vote with Ward committees named and town leadership chosen.

Mien Grace McCutcheon Ikev Mrs. Munroe Fort Wayne Acton Fair Naada’ Knox Church School Room Shorey Miag Lisle Campbell Sealy Ward E. Harrison J. Maxtod

Fire devastates Mr Downs farm destroying hay grain and implements

A fire on Mr C A Downs property at Limehouse burnt 60 tons of hay, grain and farm implements after he left for the School Fair. The blaze is blamed on spontaneous combustion and the premises were insured with London Mutual Fire Insurance. Burnt site noted on Lot 32 Sixth Line.

C. A. Downs Mrr. Downs Limehouse

Acton High School Field Day and Local Notices

Acton prepares for Field Day at Exhibition Park on Saturday October 4 with competitions for Corner Unitedation pupils and Public School pupils, run concurrently. Knox Church hosts a Thank Offering Service with speaker Guthrie Fay and illustrated slides. Election officials in Halton issue proclamations for hearing dates on reelections. Public School Fair at Agricultural Grounds draws 1,600 attendees. Nowera exhibit praised. International Plowing Match set for October 15 16 17 18 at Beampton on B A Bull & Son farm with plowing, machinery demonstrations, and Ontario Hydro displays. prizes generous and entries expected from farmers and families.

Acton High School Acton Exhibition Park Rentain Cone Knox Church Guthrie Fay South America Haa Jeon Ublid Fe Agricultural Bmiltan Halton John Shorey Egn P. D. Shorey Milton Roberta Michienaideo Ontario Plowman's Association Beampton B.A. Bull & Son Ontario Hydro Commission Lockie Wilson Jtus

Limehouse School shines at id Fair marching contest third place

Limehouse public school dominated the Monday fair in Limehouse, taking three prizes in the marching contests and several individual awards. The event drew strong entries with notable fires at local farms and a busy church and community happenings nearby.

Limehouse Lst Jalan Leras Balrat Limehouse Ita Lorna School

Word prize puzzle from SheMeld Laboratories circular

A fragmented ad offers cash prizes of 1500 dollars and 500 first prize for word formation from the three words Shot Held Skin Loap. Judges listed as Wanker Educator and Clergyman. Department address in Aurora.

Credit Auction Sale in September 1924 at Gunderson Farm

Auction notice lists Holstein and Jersey dairy cows, heifers, and calves with due dates from September to January, including many Durham and Ayrshire cows. It details young cattle prices, breeds, and ages, with joint approval and cashiering by Wilaon, Clerk.

Allie Evans Hine Saquesion Owe Peasures Iglo Halstein Ayrshire Durham Jersey Andy Pio Yorkshire Cradless Apjee Anny Om Wilaon

Acton Village Council Notices Local Improvement Sidewalks

The Village of Acton council announces construction of eight sidewalk sections on Church Street Victoria Avenue to the bridge Willow Street to John Street Frederick Street Block 23 Bower Street Wilbur Street and frontage assessments set at 642 per foot on Church Street and 82 cents elsewhere. Total cost 103224 with 51643 paid by corporation. Special assessments in twenty annual installments. Court of Revision to hear complaints October 20 at 8 PM in Acton Town Hall. Dated September 25 19__ by Clerk N Farmer.

Corporation of the Village Acton Church Street Victoria Avenue Willow Street John Street Frederick Street Bower Breet Wilbur Street Hn Town ‘Hall N. Farmer

Public Auction at Esquesing Georgetown Lot 18 September 29

David Radcliffe directs a public auction near Georgetown Esquesing mile west for Lot 18. Items include livestock such as horses cattle hogs and calves with implements harness and farming gear offered under terms of four 16 and 8 percent with cash and credit options. Auctioneer J Kerr of Acton announces sale details and contact phone number.

David Radcliffe Mall Vonosesion Mileaweat Georgetown Orbies Juno Jung Pe Wall Harris Massey Ri J. Kerr Acton

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