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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1918
Page
2
A mixed docket reports marriages and deaths around Acton and Ontario towns. Entries include Mullin and Campbell nuptials at Acton on August 14, 1918, Clark and Patterson Harbars ceremony in St Catharines, a Brown obituary at Requesing, and multiple age notes for public figures such as Amanda Stafford Leaxlie and Mary Ann McKeown.
The Acton Free Press dated August 23 1918 records local notices and brief items from the town council and residents. It notes community events and small announcements typical of a small town newspaper in that period.
Editorial notes from Ontario figures show births deaths marriages and by elections results with Dr Cody and Mr Henry winning in Toronto areas. Acton Fall Fair previews feature prize increases and new entertainment including the Royal Grenadiers Band. Locals praise a favorable harvest led by editor W L Smith and remarks on weather crops and labor efficiency.
Reports from Luther and Burlington note Margaret Dennis and Mrs Husel Dennia returning home after a stormy week. Walter Lambert was killed by a walking sheep attack on Tuesday. The Women’s Co operative Guild in Guelph hosted returned soldiers from the Convalescent Home for a picnic at Blue Spring Park last Wednesday. A pleasant time was had at the picnic ground.
Report of a local fair and Thanksgiving observance with references to school alterations after a by law defeat. Notes visits by Mrs. McCallum and Dorothy Crestline Olle and Mrs. Buckingham of Los Angeles at Mrs. Williamson's home. Also mentions a daytime collision on the Toronto Hamilton Highway east of Port Nelson with a Dodge and a Hudson badly damaged on wet pavement.
Ballinafad Rov N Waddella takes a well earned two weeks off. Mr and Mrs McIntosh of Toronto guests at the Manas last week. Pte Will Allen of London Military Camp home on a six weeks harvest leave. Mr and Mrs Gardiner of Walton visit Farnell home. Miss Lillian Campbell of Toronto on a two week holiday at parental home. Pte J Crouzel of London Camp home on 30 days leave. Mrs Sy Harvey and children of Toronto visit Spear home. Mr and Mrs Wilhem Shortill of London guests of Mrs Rich ard Shortill and friends.
The nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Michard Mlanech Willow Harvot passed away Tuesday morning at Hick Children’s Hospital Toronto The child had been ill and died after a hospital visit in Toronto Her funeral service was held at Albania Church Thursday afternoon followed by interment in Fairview Cemetery. Also remembered is Mary Ann McKeown widow of David McKeown who died after caring for family members and was aged 76 born in England and came to Canada as a child She leaves four sons Charles Albert William and Robert and was a longtime member of the Methodist Church at Hiloam and Acton Funeral service was conducted by Rev W E James of Rockwood with interment in Valleyview Cemetery.
Work began in the new offices of the Marchants Hank. W D Johnston caught two trout weighing a little over three pounds in his Stewarttown pond last Friday. Mr and Mrs John McBean attended the funeral of Mrs McBeans brother, Dr Cotton, in Toronto on Tuesday. Our resident John Langan marked his 86th birthday on August 10. Reeves and Council toured pavement inspection to seek the best price for Main. Dr Whittaker of Edmonton and Mrs Grant Samerville with daughter Peggy, and Mrs George Mee Mullin of Hamilton were guests of Mr and Mrs D Somerville last week.
Notices document the sudden death of John Kerr Brown at Limehouse following heart trouble. Born 71 years ago in the same house, he leaves wife and two sons Fred and Harry. Funeral attended by Rev Cameron. Separate notices describe the funeral of Elim Mann Williamson in Acton and Guelph, noting her Scottish origins, 39 years in Guelph, and survivors including husband David Williamson and son W A Williamson in France.
Corporal Fred McMullen and Private Jack Evans recount their experiences in German captivity and escape attempts. The book details their twelve to fourteen hour workdays and near recapture before final flight, highlighting two Tarenty boys who returned home to Canada. McMullen works with the Harbour Commission. Evans engages publishers and promoters in North America.
Silkee in black and colored offered as a special at 1.65 yd. Bleached longcloth 25 cents yd but now 20 cents yd. Described as good value today at 25c and 20c, 35 inches wide. Only five pieces in stock. Free from dressing. To clear stock at 20c per yard.
A Cleveland man waking at about 2 am is jabbed in the ribs by his wife who asks if he locked the kitchen door. Henry, a lodge guard, responds in a mock motto as he realizes he is awake. The wife notes he hit the pillow hard even while asleep.
A man faced with shifting conditions attempts several jobs from running a delivery table to bicycle repair and a shop, considering further changes. He imagines transforming his venture into an aeroplane operation as a next step.
Ming McDonald of Toronto visits Ming tannah Newton for a week or two while Winnie Ivens stays with sister Mrs J N Newton. Farmers praise harvest weather though village cows damage gardens. Edward Marshall and family travel to Whitechurch. L Garvin and grandparents visit. Polkinghorne party tours Belfountain Park. Mrs McKeechnie and daughter and Miss Swackhamer visit D Swackhamer family. Potato crop shows promise in the area despite animal depredations.
Oakville plans a fair with a regnar aero plane on display and three evening performances to draw wide interest. Miss Earth Patterson is in Montreal for two weeks with friends born.
Mrs George Leslie of Erin reports Amanda Stafford widow of George Whall passed away Tuesday morning after months of illness. She was about fifty with seven children and a devoted church member of the Miluam Methodist Church. Funeral from her Erin home to Walrview Cemetery Acton this afternoon at 3.00.
Milton residents report school racing programs painted and kalsomined. Several residents travel for holidays and visits to Moosejaw Bank Edmonton and Toronto for health and family reasons. A by law curbs dogs due to rabies fears while an accident left Mr W J McCarron with a broken arm in three places at Trifalgar.
Mrs John Locke of Brampton hosts a harvest home weekend with Harvest Home Sermons by Rev. Cooper and church choir performances. The event features a county garden party on the church lawn with musical acts from the Guelph Music Society Orchestra and various local readers and vocalists. A baseball game between Nockwood and Campbellville precedes the garden party activities. The presbyterian pastor Rev. W. Strachan and Overseas Battalion chaplain Rev. Capt. W.B. Canwell are noted among speakers.
A garbled excerpt lists names, places, and phrases surrounding a complex wartime context. References include various terms like MEL Peale, GCL, Thames, and WBS, interspersed with unclear prompts and stage notes, suggesting a collage of captions and identifiers without a clear narrative.
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