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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 05, 1917

Page

3

Local Notices and Odd Happenings At Bramptoon Area

A series of brief items reports a resident at Bramptoon garden onions in Saturday afternoon hours, Mr George Dills injured after a fall from a tree at Inspector Harvey’s farm, scattered broken glass on streets needing cleanup, and local preacher J B P Scarrow aiding Ray Avisco at a Methodist service. Also noted is the Halton County Children’s Aid Society seeking boats and trips for boys up to 16, with contact through Inspector Chass W Norfea.

George Dills J. BP. Scarrow Ray Avisco Fsat Old Home Children's Aid Society of Halton Comety Tn Otgeot Taltrolf Chass W. Norfea Bramptoo

WarTime News From Allanburg Post

Bargt W Coles returns from Allanburg Post on the Welland Canal for the weekend. Bandeman M. Collier was home after three weeks in hospital and back at battalion HQ. Ambulance Driver Norman Speight and his bride near homecoming from England soon. Speight to be discharged due to car duty injuries. Pte Charles Williamson of Guelph killed in action. Williamson’s grandparents long respected in town before moving to Oualph. Chuzio, longtime neighbor, shares in local sorrow.

Bargt W. Coles Allanburg Welland Canal Bandeman Collier Sanday Norman Speight England Speight Chas. Williamson Guelph Williamson Respectas Cur Town Oualph Chuzio Thih

CREWSONS CORNERS Me. HU. Brows and Regina move

Me Bron, son of Mr and Mrs John Brown, of this place, has been transfered from the Chapleau Ont branch to Regina Hank. Hackert visited his uncle Samuel Brown, contractor Whanipag. A Nivbauer and Mins Nisbauer of Poualinoh called on Mr M Crowson last week. Frank Becansell from Galt spent a few days working at Mr M Crowons.

HU. Brows The Royal Bank John Brown Chapleau Ont Regina Hank Higgeng Saskatcheway Hackert Samuel Brown Whanipag A. Nivbauer Mins Nisbauer Poualinoh M. Crowson

Postponed Auction Sale in bad weather notice

Auctioneers McDonald and Williams delay a sale due to stormy conditions. The framed notice urges stock buyers to attend Friday at 2 o clock sharp. Also includes an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming strong efficacy and inviting testimonials.

Robertson & Hindley'n Abarp Partioa Thin Sala Abun -Jaqypa McDonald Roy Uwladlay

A Splendid Now Position for Herert Moore at Cia Grocery

Herert Moore has been named manager of the Cia grocery department of C. Morris & Co. in Toronto, with the firm serving wholesale and manufacturing trade. Other items note Sacramental Service attendance, Easter services, school exams, and community notices including Belgians relief efforts and a Red Cross knitting drive.

Herert Moore CIA Grocery C. Morris & Co C. I Ie Toronto

Community Notices and Visits From Brampton to Guelph

Local residents report visits and travel among families including Mr. Fred S cocd asking help from Milton, Mrs. A. Moffat and family visiting Hamilton, and numerous trips to Brampton Toronto and Milwaukee. Funeral attendance for Rev. J C Wilson and Rex Findley mentioned, with Mr. Melvin Hopar sailing overseas and other relatives returning home or planning moves.

Fred S Milton A. Moffat Hamilton Feaghter Thors Afra Hoafruw Wilson Muetph Wea Chas W.manon Misa Eleanor Kitchener Acton J. C. Wilson Brampton Alex, Wilson W. A. Stewart Toronto Har Oon Stewart Avernoas Minn Joseph Watson Hunday J.C. Wilson Rex Findley Hugh Williamyg Dundalk Wynodotte Mich Cockburn Livingatano Afount Forest Mra McKechole Rachester N. Y Corp Melvin Hopar Mond Bfra Petor Dynon Bir Alok. Dynes Nellia Cleveland Ohio Albert Dynes Harry Statham Guelph Goisral Alnce Wan Alto Warry Gate

Returned Soldier Becomes New School Janitor

The Board of Education in the Council Chamber on Sunday evening chose HW. S. Harwood as janitor for the school at an annual salary of $800. Other applicants included Arthur Rodman, Harry Harwood, Earl Marshall, Alex Ferguson, S. G. Brown and Thomas Prout. The fourth Finance Committee report approved payment of accounts totaling $15.60. Duties and agreements to be drafted by the Chairman and Secretary.

Avison Roy J.D. Fitzpatrick Hamilton Gev. W. Barker Guolph Boart of Council MombLora Robt. Scott John I. Kennedy Wm. Johnstone RK. MacPherson G. C. Speight John Kenway Committee On Finance Worg Arthur Rodman Harry Harwood Earl Marshall Alex. Farguson S. G. Brown Thomas Prout TR. Mclharson J. T.heanedy Harwood Lst Hester How Toronto United States Roadway Commission St. Germain Quo Jerusalem Dominion Eliott Ellwood Wiloon Tha Halgor Countie A Jail Brockville Hattle Sooloy Bay Wiscoll George Foster Shipbuilding Ioteresta Vousuls-Oranfer Imperial Munitions Board Wm. Poor Peterborough County Presbyterian Church Norwood Edward Kemp McPherson Canning Camps England

News Topics Of The Week From Germany To Canada

A wide array of wartime dispatches and notices shapes the week. Reports detail political moves in Germany, Greece and Italy, ship and troop developments, and economic shifts. Local incidents include deaths, accidents, and public safety updates across Ontario and neighboring regions.

Nassagaweya Council Passes 1915 Railway Tax Accounts

At a Nassagaweya Council meeting held last week the 1915 railway tax accounts were passed including payments to WWd Hull for gravel 11.00 TD Hunter and 246 J. Uarly among others. The Reeve and Treasurer reported Ontario Government acknowledgment of the township right to the withheld taxes and approved payment of the committee’s expenses. Eight shares of the Daminton War Loan with balance were approved, and the meeting adjourned to May 2th.

Nassagaweya Council Hull John Weight Hunter J. Uarly Mra. Dingman Johoatano Undertaker J. Tettorn Diggin Grav I. O. Munziea Low Censtary Tha Rove Peter Diegman House of Refuge Reeve Mutchoan Oatario Comunittos Reaves Bdaminton

War as It Really Is War Picture Promises Frontline Truth

Announced by the New Wonderland the war film War as it really presents Verdun trench fighting and aerial combat. Captain Danakd Thompson, famed for daring feats, leads scenes from the front with dramatic claims of authentic warfare.

Danakd Thoumpson Ivavio Linaght Nla Meruaun

Auction of cattle and farm implements from late J W Ruah estate

The sale lists ten fat cattle and ten steam two year olds, ten beef cows two years, seven yearling heifers, a registered Bborthora bull No 12107 one year, and multiple farm implements. Terms offer cash or six months' credit at six percent. fat cattle and the bull excluded from credit.

Willsee Ury Sherchoe Jermey Dersay Tarsay Jermay Jersey Grada Durham Yorkahira Yorkahire O.A.C. Oats Atesis J. W. Ruah Mansey-Harris Alansoy-Harris Massey- Harris Poreasrya

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