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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 11, 1918

Page

2

Fragmented OCR News Snippet on City Water Talk

A damaged OCR fragment hints at a discussion about city water issues and citizen input. The readable bits mention a town meeting and concerns raised by residents regarding water service.

Esquesing Council Reports Dog Nuisance Actions

Esquesing Township council meets with multiple motions approving payments for dog taxes and damages from sheep losses. Funds allocated for Auditors' report copies, Red Cross, telephone charges, and sheep trials. Meeting adjourns to May 20.

James L. Standiat W. J. L. Hampshtra Jos. Buck Georgetown Q. T Jon. Bingham W. J. Hampshire J. M. Moore Cecil Given John Hankin J. Eliot Mra. Giddings John Bingham W. J. AL Hampshire Mra A. L. Noble Af Red Cross Society Norval J. A’.Tracy W. D. Johnston W. J. Liit Hampashire Dr. Noble Alex. Joe W. J. L. Hampshire Jon. L. Standish J. A. Tracy Edtl Burt Acton Council Mest

Ottawa orders work rule to curb idleness in Dominion

An Ottawa government order in council requires able-bodied residents to engage in useful work or face penalties. Exemptions cover youths under sixteen or over sixty, bona fide students, those temporarily unemployed due to employer disputes, and physically unable workers. The measure aims to prevent idleness amid a national need for labor.

Ottawa Dominion

Quebec century news mix reports events in Galt and beyond

A local meeting in Guelph adopts a tax rate. A ten year old Leamington boy dies from poison after maple syrup from a rusty pail. Cattle auction in Lot le generally sells 108 head for nearly 23000. Perth County seeks a district agricultural representative. Reported military and civic notices span Windsor to London with multiple deaths injuries and transport changes.

W. T. Gronfell Galt Guelph Jonningth Fouter Leamington Lolle Holstein Breeders’ Club Perth Wiscoin Toronto Wiying Corps Alex. Symes London Ont Wintean

Explosion at Hotholem Stool Plant Shocks Baltimore Area

Turbulent reports describe a terrific explosion at the Hotholem Stool Company's plant near Baltimore. Company officials refuse to disclose damage estimates while investigators assess the scene and determine the extent of the incident.

Arly Wentworth Pisteict Mide Producers Association Mantha Gordon V. Thompusen Evangelist Tamitten Hotholem Stool Company Baltimore

War News And Local Notices From Acton Area

Word has it Capt (Rev) H F F D Woodcock former St Jude’s rector Oakville wounded overseas as Chaplain of the 164th Battalion. Mrs W C Waller reports Acton lads received parcels bought with proceeds of a patriotic dance. Pte C Fletcher of the 134th Highlanders wounded in the legs returned to Milton with a gold watch. Pte William Gee Dougina noted as Wortany admitted to Fourth General Hospital Basingstoke April 3 with a gunshot wound left shoulder. Lieut J F Peacock, Milton, recalled to England on the 20th after furlough due to his father’s death. Arthur Lynde, former Hambourg Conservatory teacher, now lectures in Acton Thursdays 8:30 to 6:30.

H. FF. D. Woodcock St. Jude Oakville 164Th Battalion Mra W. C. Waller Acton Boys Milton Strien Wiliam Gee Dougina England Western Front

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