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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Apr 15, 1915

Page

3

Local notices and community events in Gualph area

Local items report Council meetings, education funding requests, farm purchases, road and sidewalk concerns, church services, social events, and market notes. Highlights include a request for 5000 for a new school building, a 100 acre farm purchase, an ambulance for front lines, and various gatherings at Knox and St. Paul churches.

Runsall Mitton Barlin Datrymon T. Martin Gordon T. Boandimore Soya Rover Ockvilla County of Wellingtons McLaughlin Brasoe Gardanian Eaven Toronto Aliosa C.F. MecIntoul B. A de Paul's Presbyterian Church Gualph Knox Church Banday Acton Conto Elty Wnr F. J. Ghort Drayton Chinguacouay Owsabip George T. Went Brampton Wade J. A. Willoughby Gollgotown Out Tuwo Young Wellingtos Wilkon Esa Denyas Milloa

Shrapnel Shell Exhibit and Wartime Talks Highlight Local Events

The article describes an exhibition of a shrapnel shell loaned by Edwin Maddock of Wealquarter Ataff in London, valued at ten pounds and used for a three inch bore gun, with views on similar shells in the European war. It notes a WWI camp artillery firing and mentions Maddock’s role with Winnipeg Battery. It also covers the Baptist Church annual meeting, financial tallies across funds, and a series of community notices including a meeting of Halton Peel House of Industry and a sermon event in Guelph.

Tuo Edwin Madidock London Europa Winnipeg Battery von Gretpelze Baptist Church Descena Howarth Variaua Debe Hynds ‘Tha Bret Inssting Com Milasonona Halton House of Industry Brampton Reevea Potter Hatloton Bool County Reaves Hynds Campton Tha Boant Neava Wynda Acton Promias Questa Holawne Morris Hive High Hoon Kaplan Toronto Ana Talen Uladoalolon Canada Boma Hhair Pwopla Canale Asaletansa Brown'e Dragatore Withon Guelph At. Paul'a Presbyterian Church Gualph Bunday Hearene St. Paula Rov. J Wilean Bt. Paul's Venlog Uuelph Moxoury

Local Social News From Acton Area Gathers Travelers And Moves

Many residents visit relatives and friends across Ontario and nearby towns. Toronto visitor Ceoll Hwuokhuider calls on Anton friend in Acton while Mrs A T Rows hosts, and Mr Anthony Heephanson remains poorly. Residents move, travel, and welcome Melinda Melonda home after studies. Mrs W M Stewart attends Toronto convention. Mrs David Williamson visits Caprings. Several families plan moves to Wadena, Acton, and northern towns as community ties persist.

Misa Tisza Mantay Cralgtorth Ceoll Hwuokhuider Toronto Vlaltol Anton Min Commla Uolph A.T. Rows Anthony Heephanson Mer Niny McEachnls Taronto Visitel Abla Toa Walle Spalu Yolo P Gilbane Speyahla Las Sunos Htrent Meaura Gordon Boardinora Andeonald Aludair Mina Bwitzer Mealowvats Esi Slater Mire W. _Mulion Misa Winolfrad Watson Old Ebenezer Church Naxaayaweya Hunilay William Mrown Carloun Milas Amy Malay Folstar Hamilton Normal School Viavelock W. MM. Stewart Stewart Aira John Whabrook Mantar Frank Mra Tobliaon Trout Mowe Misa Mae Vandeay Masdonald Colleys Cuelph Wildyart Cilbert Creamer Asquith Aask la An Oliver Royal North West Mounted Pullea John Mescloup la Wailaybary Banatlolal Hay Caneral Ragret Fuigly Acton

War Mav eria Act of 1013 and railway stamp tax details

The act known as the War Tax lays a stamp tax on railway and steamship tickets effective today. It requires purchasers to pay the tax, with fines up to fifty dollars for failure. Tax per ticket depends on value, with brackets for parlor cars, steamship tickets, and ocean passage, and exemptions for very low value. Government refunds under certain circumstances, and issuers must collect at sale and account to the government.

Lacannon Tobet Ocean Treamship Uchets Variag Valua Canala Canada Hailway Ananullo Tha Dusa Tasulay Joveribast

Parliament May Take Astlon Bhallar to Rusala This Week

London reports say the opening of the session of the Hrish Parliament may feature a dry England tale and debate over alcoholic liquor policy. Opposition notes recall a 180 year old precedent, while government hints at possible restrictions and enforcement actions to control Aquorele production. The gossip column lists associated figures and a forthcoming outdoor event with various fishing characters and artists.

Britain Astlon Bhallar Rusala London Hrish Parliamsant Glass Yivollem Toulgub

War Tax and Stamp Availability Across Dominion Posts

The notice outlines wartime postage rules including payment methods such as bank cheques and money orders, the optional use of postage stamps, and the distribution of stamp facilities nationwide. It notes stamps may be purchased at all points where collectors are absent or inland revenue stamps unavailable, with emphasis on public access and avoidance of private compensation to the public.

Wloreuna BF Mullin Wang Jonas Swenty Pupula Waru Acta Public Belinal Halidaya ManJay Midanumar Holdaya Retaya Acton Lawn Dowling Club Acton Lawn Rowing Club Alor Hatunday Atx O'Elools Jamu Snyder Fortuna Tha Acton Tanning Company Mia Bynder Wan Alon Canada United States Mexico United Kingdom

Spring Millinery Display Opens in Acton

Murray Tas opened her Spring Millinery Display in Acton at Mill Street near Hynde Jewelry Store. A fancy assortment of millinery creations will be shown in the room recently occupied by Mixes Hawthorne and Morton.

Wiles Murray Tas Mixes Hawthorne & Morton Hynde Mill Street Acton Wil Ba

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