Old Acton column recalls town figures and church histories
The writer reminisces about Acton residents like Mr Deaver and Col. John Burray, notes editor Jack Tracy’s return, and corrects Methodist church history including Sharp family ties. He mentions Wallace Sharp Landy, local farms, and his aim to keep parish records accurate for Halton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Davy
Department of Hy Taturmatis Hay
Ted Maren Enone
Horathews
Albert
Denver
Dan
Friandy
Mr. Deaver
Thia
Deanon
Myr. Clements
Hank of
Nova
Milton Ware
Jack Tracy
Jack
sjohn—Burray
Stewarttown
Mthor
John Sharp
Joe ‘Landy
Wallace
Neaagiwoya
Wallac
Ifewon
Warren
Acton
Halton Tnsurdiog Company
Padcrewakl and the Endless Quest for Talent in Fancy Folklore
A fragmented Philadelphia era piece blend of slang and fiction discusses Padcrewakl, a fictional figure pursuing mastery through relentless practice. It contrasts drudgery and genius, praising hard work while critiquing luck, and ends with a casual reference to worm remedies and child health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Padcrewak
Patna
Laut
Darysien
Old Acton Fair Recalls Maple Syrup Prize and Local Cheer
The writer recalls the Acton Fall Fair with memories of a prize maple syrup by Clarridge and notes how Mrs. Clarridge gathered sap and boiled it in an iron kettle. He praises old neighbors, band performances from Professor Philp’s Guelph group, and hopes for a lively event with grand stands, baby shows, and a strong community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivo
Acton
Wbaafol
Meyanty-Olaht
Mra
Clarridge
G.clarridge
Dave
Mary
Mia
Clarridap
Midway Spiders
Philp
Guelph
Horace
Roy
Jim Rosa
Nike Sam Ell
Sven
Bualesa
Hay
Ald Man Philp
Owen Bandemon
John Will
John
Abus
Acotland
Ahang
Ontario
Sandy K Walt
Ane Sree
Andrew
M Hariahirg
Hughile -McDonald
Ugh le Alwayns
Oyal Mises
Woman's Home Journal fragment on aging and memory
A brief, fragmentary excerpt describes an elderly woman recalling youth as she argues with a neighbor in a street scene. The voice contrasts past and present, noting changes since the narrator was younger and reflecting on family reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alph
Woman's Home Journal
Auction sale notice for Allie Evans farm livestock
The undersigned offers a credit auction sale by public auction at Lot I, third one Kaquadhig, Monday October 4 at one o'clock. Cows calves and hogs including Durham and Holstein cows, Yorkshires, Berkshire, and sows. All items sold without reserve on terms of joint notes payable cash or credit. Mill McKinney, Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allie Evans
Kaquadhig
Durham
Hialatein
Yorkshire
Utter
W. d. McKinney
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J. A. McLachlan
Ray
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Christian Guardian
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Hans Shd Ghickens
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Alex
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Acton Yam
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Rataing
Hawal
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