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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 15, 1918
Page
2
The Acton Free Press lists charges for Births Marriages and Deaths with fees including Births 26c Marriages 60c Death 60c Memorial Carts 600 10c per line for poems. Notices mix names places and dates from Milton Acton and nearby towns with several August 1918 entries including weddings and obituaries. The paper notes the issue date Thursday August 16 1918.
Editorial notes discuss war bread made from 90 percent wheat and substitutes, warnings against artificial whitening, and a large stock of wheat in Australia. It reports prices and guarantees, then shifts to Canadian culture with August issues of The Canadian Magazine and a review of stories and illustrations. It also covers Acton council tax restraint, alcohol policy shifts, compulsory school medical and dental inspections, road speed enforcement in Myrino, and a proposal for urban group farming to boost grain production with examples in Ontario towns.
The council in regular session approved a 30 mill rate for the year with two installments due September 14 and November 29 and 5 percent penalties after fourteen days. The meeting covered accounts from Moloney Electric Co and Canadian Tungsten Lamp Co, city receipts and expenditures, and actions on traffic safety at Main and Mi Streets. An increase to electrician Wilson’s salary to $90 monthly was approved.
The Acton Board of Education approves yearly receipts and expenditures estimates to fund rising costs overseen by a tax increase of about six hundred dollars. If a ninth teacher is needed next month, another amount will be required. The meeting listed staff, and the eighth finance report itemized payments for painting, oil, stationery, and taxes. The proclamation under the Military Service Act is noted, urging eligible men to report by August 24, with penalties for noncompliance and for those who assist them. A large Chautauqua tent at Georgetown seats 3000, with a program listed in the paper.
Obituary notices report Matthew Kenny of London died after a paralytic stroke. He was a tanner and lived here years, with sons Samuel and Joseph serving overseas. Robert Carroll of Acton died in Toronto after heart trouble. funeral at Norwood Cemetery. James C. McDougall of Frederick Street died after thirteen weeks post stomach ulcer and appendicitis. survived by wife Margaret Moore and many relatives. service conducted by Rev. J C Wilson with Rev. R E Jones.
Eramosa township taxes total 3600 dollars this year. Red Cross campaign raises 1339.40 dollars. Local council approves 700 dollars for annual commissioner work. Reports mention spring wheat crop abundance in Hinton and Milton Shop Co Limited factory vacation. Bradfort child Brad Clement suffers a broken leg in Keswick accident.
A severe electrical storm last Thursday caused heavy rain and wind, damaging fruit trees and striking several branches. Local residents report two cats killed by lightning and note farm losses as Miss Besulo Kingsbury and others visited Arkell.
A number of Toronto Hamilton and Guelph residents spent time visiting in the area. Names include Mrs J N Newton Mrs Woods and daughter Miss Meredith Miss McPhee Mr John Marshall and Mrs F Y Marshall with others from Owen Sound North Bay and Guelph. A rain thunderstorm last Thursday caused no damage nearby.
A lightning strike near Bir. Jamen McLaine’s home caused roof damage and water leakage while a nearby shed and fence were splintered. No major injuries reported. Other notes include editor visiting a relative, a wrist injury from an auto crank, and local sightings of ships and a war-song author visiting Town. Civic Holiday sounds, Lakeside Park crowds, church services, and several residents traveling or visiting Toronto and Windsor. A King Street stable burned on Saturday but firemen contained it. Water restrictions prohibit sprinkling due to dry weather. Community groups raised funds at the Drummers’ Snack booth.
Miss Katharine Anna Kingsbury daughter of Amazish Kingsbury of Eden Milla and Corp Edgar L Grint of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces married in London Ontario Rev Geo L Stephenson officiated. Also notes a storm damaged crops and church events at Ebenezer Church with Belgian Refugee Helfand Fund, and a garden party by the Ladies Aid Society on the church lawn.
The annual plente of Bpoysida Sun day Beheat occurred Friday in Ephraim Moore's grove, with Rev. Rose of Hosters Church present to open the event and honor scholars. Prize winners span multiple ages in races including girls and boys from under 6 to over 16, with names such as Jean Hoseveare, Tony Wallace, Mildred Mack Phorson, Winnie Tolman, James Tolman, Jack Turner, and many others. The gathering closed with plans to attend Chautauqua at Georgetown.
This week’s specials feature cream serge dress goods at 2.25 yd and bleached longcloth 20¢ yd. A Jonpcloth at 20¢ yd, 35 in wide, with only five pieces left. Ends of damask beds at reduced prices, 2 yds for 90c to 1.25 and 2 1/4 yds for 1.13 and 1.55. Bed spreads 3.50 to 4.00. House dresses 36 to 44, 1.25 to 2.50. Flannelette values at 25¢ and 30¢ yd, framed as strong bargains today.
Notice requests aid for western harvest travel by Canadian Northern Railway and People’s Line loyalty. Instructions offer routes via Grand Trunk to Toronto then Canadian Northern. Information titled Harvesters' Work and Wage available from GC N 2 Agent 7-3.
A Tuesday night fire destroyed Mrs Nell McLean’s upland barn and her crops. The blaze awakened the family at about 22 o'clock after a thunderstorm, consuming hay, barley, four horses, a new buggy, and leaving no calf. The origin remains unknown.
Two story brick house on Park Avenue with a stable water fruit trees garden and vacant lot. Apply on the premises for details. Card of thanks expresses gratitude for neighbors and friends at funeral of late husband. Also notes heroism of Manter Laled McDonald for rescuing Catherine Jant.
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