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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
3
A damaged newspaper fragment lists various misread notices and gossip items with numerous misspellings. The jumbled text references matches, wrist injury, car disposal, school board proposals, church events, subscriptions, and a parade, all in a single cluttered clipping.
Fragmentary report lists soldiers Nell Baattla from Houlston and Joby Lea from Guelph killed or injured in action. Mentions Capt Charles Wryatt and Lt Arnold of the 64th Battalion, and a raid on liquor at camp. Proceedings reference a whiskey incident and disciplinary actions as the unit moves toward future duties.
The issue reports on the Smith Trophy Tournament planned for Acton Howling Croon with teams from Acton and surrounding towns. It notes a Firemen’s Convention near Toronto and a harvest story at a Methodist church service. Local business changes include Mussall purchasing the Buparlortakery and a residence sale at the corner of Park and Lake Avenue. A reception for Sergeant John Sullivan is announced, with details on arrival and town procession. A wedding at Lake Avenue concerns Mr A W Hounevilla and Miss Annia A Harvay. The Drumimers Club elects new officers, and the Hitchen Orchestra concert graces the Methololice Pelayaloom. Additional social notes describe a festive Austrian holiday incident and ensuing fines, plus a medical advertisement for Catarrh Cure with a product pitch.
Miow Kite McPhersom was home for the week road. Several residents, including Dundalle Magtorw Villa and Robert Bteward, visited relatives in Ontario and Manitoba. Numerous guests traveled to Toronto, Milton, Barrie, and Georgetown for holidays, visits, and engagements with family and friends.
Fragmented OCR text discusses the nervous system and health, noting how stress triggers headaches irritability sleep issues and fatigue while claiming a remedy strengthens blood and nerves. The passage reads like a health advertisement with garbled phrasing and missing details.
A 1910 camp note from Honea Camp laments poor facilities and boredom at Niagara, describing marshy areas, limited swimming, dusty routes, and constant camp life. The letter praises some staff while critiquing conditions and routines, including a fatal incident recounted with restraint.
A district gathering at Hassawaweya Pargades hosts speakers including Dusan Oswan and Cassda’s pervcilar ta fartalaar. Reverend Gusts and Mr. Etreshan will deliver messages. J P Mowe of Astoa leads the Mission Circle address. Elders discuss “As Elder Brother’s Talk with Walpfaloce.”
A fragmentary report lists various wartime actions and disasters across Europe and North America. It notes French and Sorbian troops engaging, river drownings in Canada, accidents in Mamersoll, and a range of political and military updates including reviews in Dramshott, a U.S. Mexico agreement, and calls for hydroelectric discussions in Toronto.
A mixed jumble of local and international items reports Ontario munitions shortages drawing government criticism, a Stratford council election victory by one, a mental hospital fire in Alleahouse Island, and several deaths from accidents and incidents. The piece notes wage increases for workers east of Mort Willan, a new Norwegian ship leaving Detroit for Dolgian refugees, and a long list of separate misfortunes across Canada and New York including drownings, crashes, and strikes.
Cement contractor K Cooper of Acton lists capabilities for bridges silos walks floors walls and more and advertises agency for De Laval silos and separators plus high grade Portland cement for sale.
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