Acton Free Press Reports Striking Political Moves Abroad
The Acton Free Press discusses a sweeping colonial reform bill, a rash of electoral outcomes in Manutola, and Premier Norris’s pledge to close bars while promising thorough investigations into a government scandal. It notes Walton’s praise for Norris, tracing a lineage to Omagh, Milton and highlights patriotic displays at the Canadian National Exhibition and the Yale at Toronto.
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Exekorgo
Norria
Manttola
Wriday
Norris
Noblis
Walton
Omagh
Milton
Haltons Share in the War How Officers and Men Fared
A letter to the Georgetown Herald from Lt. Noble Yt shows that Halton contributed a delogite fair quota of officers and men for the frost and that they faced interference and cowardice from forces at home. Within two weeks after war declaration 173 officers and men were ready to be mobilized at Valoardes, and 44 non commissioned officers and men were recruited and sent forward. The letter praises the Fourth Battalion and its officers, notes recruitment by various companies, and cites praise from Capt A. Clina Adjutant of the 3rd Hagt and reports on Canadian volunteers and the impact of leadership in battle.
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Georgetown Werald
Norval
Garmany
Valoardes
Ibara
Sea
Altasa
Ideah
Besdquartana
Tor
A. Clina
Langaisarob
Canada
Coe
Bashwater Tree
Britain
Wransa
Nusala
Leo
Local People Visit and Return from Holidays
A batch of short notices describes residents visiting relatives and returning home from trips. Names include Mr. Weed Blaze, Mrs. Med Cooper, Mr. Wardley, Mrs. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Barnatt, Mr. Venhatter, and Miss Vannatter. Encounters span Toronto, Min, Norval, George town, and Relddala Master Roy Thuretos.
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Weed
Jeoula Roazel
Toronto
Min
John Bamee
Wee
Dusdalk
Wardley
Walker
Willebury
Ballinafad
Feaso Badnatt
Georgetown
Ira Venhatter
Mary Vannatter
la Ependley
Conover
St Relddala
Roy Thuretos
UtVe
Norval
Fredau
My. A. A
Murray
Doris
Spears
Tomato
Exvxx nirvana and municipal budget notes from 1914
The Secretary was instructed to regularize the current expenditures for the year totaling 80,600.18 and to obtain taxation for the period as grants delayed by war reduce local tax needs. Council accounts include library, printing, painting, express, and flag pole removal due to tower leakage. Weather and wartime delays affected harvests, with hay and grain showing signs of recovery and overall damage assessed as less than initial fears.
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Bo Reguialtlan
Tha
Wera Paboad
Osm Nkr Sunkielepai
Willian Bel
Telang
Expres
Jamas Hyman
Coccsees
HIS
Howe
Wadgaulay
Passage of Fall Gate Dates Noted in Local Notice
A fragmented OCR item mentions fall gate dates and related actions with stray terms like Toronto and Waterdown. The readable bits indicate schedules or deadlines in October and related events, but specifics are unclear due to garbled text. Names, places, and numbers are inconsistently rendered.
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Toronto
Blue Spring Picnic Grounds Offer Delightful Outing
The Blue Spring Picnic Grounds near Creweas Corner, on the shores of the famed Blue Spring, boast refined grounds owned by Mr William Murray. The site offers extensive, convenient grounds with a clear cold spring, sporting facilities, shelter, cooking platform, and scenic rock formations attracting excursionists and potential future rail-linked visitors.
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Actos
Opelig
County Council Urges Patriotic Fund Drive in County
The Halton County Council calls for a united campaign to support wives and children of soldiers and other dependants, urging churches, schools, and municipal leaders to promote contributions to the General Patriotic Fund. Leaders seek broad participation, stressing loyalty and Christian charity to ease wartime needs.
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Canada
Thous
Halton
Meshwan Cockers
Thia
Wauuis Asp Wowas
Albans Boy Scouts Hike A Tramp to Everton and Return
A report on the Albans Boy Scouts hike under Rav H. H. Witkisson and Mr. HL Gaonga. The party left Aston around 7:90 PM, aiming for Rockwood, then Twookwood, returning to Acton by nightfall after approximately 25 miles. They carried blankets and provisions, with Wilkinson's cooking praised. The trip ended with fond memories and plans to hike again soon. Nearby notes include Herb Anthony purchasing land in Georgetown Township and expected improvements.
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BY. Albans
BOY Scouts
Everton
Baskwold
Albap
Tha Rav
H. HW. Witkisson
HL Gaonga
Aston
Ravallla
Esoralag
Evartoy
Twookwood
Acton
Ulus
Wilkinson
Fragmentary OCR Notice From 1913 County Treasurer
Disjointed OCR text mentions sums 22 000 00 and 61 408 60 and names Acton Harlington Milton Oakvilla and Tusasurar with deadline December 1013. The readable lines imply a county treasurer call or payment due date in 1913.
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Horsey War
Acton
Harlington
Veve Bat Cargotowl
Milton Ees
Oakvilla
Yequedluy
Nae fAsoayeweya
Felecus
Cafalgar
Tusasurar
Lafora
Obituary of Paul Keanady Kennedy of Acton Dryden
Obituary reports the death of Paul Keanady Kennedy a longtime Raquaslag resident who moved to Dryden in 1901 to be with his sons. Survived by six daughters and several sons including Alavaulsy Dougald William Paul Kate Effie and Beilly Kennady. Character described as generous devout and highly respected. Funeral plans note a church association and family ties to Acton and New Ontario areas.
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Atux
Kesnepy
Paul Keanady
Fen
Waa Bhanon
Bry
Waa
Paul Ba
Kennady
Kennedy
New Ontario
Dryden
Bla
Acton
Kaul Kensady
Bale McTavidh
Dougald
Nusaagswaya
Loly
Lachlan Cateron
Mire Kennady
Alavaulsy
Dryden Dougald
Williaw
Winnipag Baturday Post
Fox Pauses
Paul
Kate
Chisago
Effie
Tena and I
Beilly Tarelad
Paachland
Tan
Atarling Charicter
Manly
Howara
Proabyteclan Church
Godly Hora
Vilanaphaw
Thomas Kennedy
Ase
New
Ontaria
Firemen Demonstration To Move To Acton Next Year
At the Ontario Volun- teer Firemen convention in Thorold last week the eloquence of speakers prompted planning to hold Acton’s event next year. Delegates from many volunteer fire brigades in Ostario are expected, with Acton hosting a climactic annual demonstration. The town’s festival day, Clifton Holiday, will coincide with the demonstration for 1916, drawing a large gathering and reflecting Acton’s central regional role.
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Firamgo
Ontario
Thorold
Chis Scott
Dr. Coxe
Condia
Reave Hynde
Cornell
Othey
Citi Xong
Acton
Thia
Ostario
Viraman
Aston
Fire Damages Barn and Stock After Sudden Blaze
A mid day fire at a haymow and barn near the Heatt family home destroyed livestock and equipment. Calves and hay were lost, the barn insured for 200 dollars, while local residents aided in rescue efforts and investigators pondered possible tramp involvement. Separately, Acton Red Cross women coordinated relief for Belgian refugees and soldiers, reporting substantial donations of clothing, blankets, and supplies to support aid efforts.
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Andrew Heatt
Q. TL
Maine
Barnes
Lisa
Robi
Lana
Ligshoussrom
Laan
Oktokes Boas
Familly
Acton
Balglans
Cholara Bolte
Pajasan
Nalah
Lely
Bainbridge Social Event Amid Methodist Church Evening
An upcoming social gathering described as a major seasonal event will take place Thursday evening in August at the Village. Mr George Weatheraton’s party will be present, with the Lawrie Brothers of Hatwillson expected to attend.
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Aganlen
Asan
Methodist Church
Beth
George Weatheraton
Waar
Tha
Lawrie Brothers
Hatwilson
Ehla
Snson
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