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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 27, 1928

Page

7

Obituary Notices From Acton and Berth Township

Obituary notices report deaths in Acton and Berth Township including Libbie Gordon wife of C Killott formerly of Acton and Thomas McCutcheon in his 57th year. Other notices name Mrs Leatham at Acton and baptisms or postings for September dates 1020 references.

Blao'vt AL Maidstour Dancatchewan Idol Libbie Gordon C. Killott Fomerly Acton McCutcneon Lot Berth Township Thomed McCuteleon Leatham Thos Thura Johanna Lennol Matthew Ee Leathiyn

Acton News Briefs From Georgetown Fair and Local Happenings

Local Acton residents attended Georgetown fair events and joined university and college circles in festivities. A top prize at Georgetown Fair went to Acton exhibitors in ladies' work and other divisions. Community notes mention Christmas card catalogs, church school Rally Day, and ongoing construction on a fine home and implement shed.

United Church Bunday Georgetown Acton

Obituary notices and funeral details from Acton region

Obituaries record the deaths of Mrs. Matthew Leatham of Acton and Mrs. Christopher Russell of Georgetown, noting long residency, family details, and funeral services. Leatham died at home after years of declining health, leaving five of nine children, with services held at St. Joseph's Church Acton. Russell died at General Hospital Qualpi after a long illness, with services at Georgetown United Church and burial in Pulrulaw Cemetery Acton. pallbearers and attendees spanned several towns including Toronto and Georgetown.

Matthew Leatilaml Matthew O. Leathani Thon Leathany Weardmore Kra Leatham Johanna Otoyle Whitechurch York County Orton Mire Acton Leathan John Mellum Thomas Janis Leo Joseph Saskatoon Susk St. Joseph's Church Mather McNeavy Castle Chuistopiler J. Ruaarll Christophar Rustall General Hospital Qualpi David Henderson West Chinguscotny Rise Georgetown Nuskall Binca Hoh Russel Lved Nhat James c Af Thornhith David A Erbe Dav de. Dickle Georgetown United Church McQull Ravdir Gandler Malinafad Acton Mala Thea Pulrulaw Cenelery Moser Joseph Dobon Dan Wright John McTean Anuua McLean George McDonald Janes Cree Prichds Toronto Aahgrove Cheltenham Norval Guelph

Community Park Roast Brings Lanterns and Bonfire Night

A neighborhood gathering at the park featured a roast, corn and hot dogs, and a cozy bonfire. Residents enjoyed old fashioned games under lantern light on the ball diamond, with families from La wood and Acton visiting. Branton school fair held. Turnip shipping brisk but prices low. Visitors from Toronto and Columbia noted, including Mr and Mrs Wm Arya.

Jas. Webb and Lawood Afr Jan. Barden Max Milne Goo, Mino Acton Is & Vialtoy W. Mino Mat. Gach

Harvest Home Services Draw Strong Attendance at Churches

Harvest Home observances were held at St John’s and the United Church with abundant floral and farm displays. The St Alban’s Acton choir and visiting ministers from Guelph and Acton delivered earnest addresses as gardens and crops signaled gratitude to the giver of all good things.

St. John's Church St. Alban’s Church Acton R. P. Walker St. Patricks Church Guelph Searnest Cieconree Bunday Mahoney Guelpiy John Pielling Everton Donaldcin United Church Abe Arkell Mimnoss Douglas Framota Township Edna Mr. Pearen Dundas George J. Pearen Hamifiton evan‘gellbWee Colia Kelly Julld Lynch Toronto Kathleen Lynch Clarence I Lynch Quelph Johnston Hewat Bilmcos Miss EL Reeves Miga Massie Henderson Dorothy Carter Conn Join Mrs. Little Little John Little Rockwood Janet J. D. Dell R. I. Rovinson

Public Utilities Commission meeting notes and payments

The Public Utilities Commission held a meeting with Commissioner King present and Chairman Hassard predicting outcomes. Transactions listed include payments to Canadian Line Materials Ltd for hydro accessories, McCutcheon for freight, and Packard Electric. W J E Blair bought all fixtures and supplies except lamps and fuses.

Public Utilities, Commission Chaiman Hassard Niydro Acessant Canadian Line Materials Ltd McCutcheon Packard Electric Co W. J.E. Blair Commission

County Athletic Meet at Acton Next Friday

The Acton county athletic meet will be held in the Park at one o clock with teams from Warington, Qakvils, Milan, Georgetown and Acton. Events include running races, shot put, feathering, pole vaulting, softball and basketball throwing, with a softball tournament among school teams. This is the first time the Hatton County High School Meet is staged at Acton and is expected to attract many spectators from the surrounding countryside.

Acton Gehoals Warington Qakvils Milan Georgetown Hoya Getoolats Alka Jlatton County Quixens

Titanhs Card of Appreciation from Acton Valley Officials

The officers and directors of Acton Valley thank citizens merchants manufacturers exhibitors and the countryside for support that made the Acton Fall Value of 1028 surpass previous records. R J F Here president expresses gratitude for theco operation and success.

Acton Vallair Acton R. JF

Notice to Creditors Estate of Ray Archibald Stewart

Notice to creditors for the estate of Ray Archibald Stewart late of Erin Wellington Chiropractor deceased dated 1928 requires claims by October 1028. Administratrix Evelyn Blanche Dotewait of Acton Ontario asks for full particulars and securities, solicitors Briggs Prost Dillon Birks Toronto.

Ray Archibald Stewart Erin County of Wellington Becton Roy Archibald Stewart Evelyn Blanche Dotewait R. A No. 1 Acton Ontario Briggs Prost Dillon & Birks Richmond Brrest West Toronto Her Solicitors

Auction sale of Wignakade Jerseys and farm stock items

Auction notice for Lot 34 Meventii Line Exquesing listing horses cattle cows and due dates, farm implements, harnesses, poultry, furniture, and tools. Terms credit eight months with 7 percent discount for cash. Auctioneer W A Wilson clerk.

Mold W. A. Wilson

Public Auction of Farm Stock and Implements at Norval Blaton

An auction notice lists Clyde mares in foal and various Holstein cattle, Jersey cattle, calves, and implements to be sold at Lot 14, Concession 11, Bequeasing near Norval Blatton on Friday October 5, 1678 at 1 PM. Goods include mowers, rakes, wagons, harness, lumber, and dairy equipment. The sale requires cash payments with remainder on credit terms and approvals.

Joun L Norval Blatton

Public Auction of Thoroughbred Cattle and Pigs in Ontario

The undereigned announces a public auction near Dolly Varden to Guelph in Ontario. Cattle and pigs including Jersey, Ayrshire, Holstein cattle plus pure bred Nelstein and fall calves will be sold with terms of ten dollars down and credit for larger sums. several dairy cows are due for October to March, with many animals described by breed, age, and condition. Local names include planic, cleiuc, mem, with multiple dam and calf pairings.

Morses Ayrshire Mindle Jersey Habtein Helfer Molstein Melfer Habtein Melfer Nalstein Imus Mooravedt

Appointment of Col Hrown to county post fills vacancy

Col Hrown of Utawarl town township clerk Kequeaing has been appointed as the new county officer to succeed the late Dr Wab Adler. The appointment had not yet been confirmed but is expected to be finalized shortly.

Hrown Utawarl Kequeaing Atlon Wabadler

Acton Express Co Extends District Coverage

The Acton Express Co announces an extension of its district to cover the territory from Wi Roranlo to Mae. This expansion aims to improve service reach and connect more communities within the region.

Acton Express. Co

Prompt Efficient Service Wise Extension for Quick Delivery

An advertisement notes extended service options with Acton Euproia for fast and safe delivery. It urges customers to choose the extension to ensure efficient shipping of goods.

Acton Euproia

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