Local items and notices from Acton area
Local notes report tax values, reopening plans, and community updates. Items mention Anton Wallaly fair plans for 1916, a missed attendance at a societal event, upcoming shoe factory meeting, and various civic improvements from Willow Hirest to River Hires. Weather and public health notes, auto shipment to Acton, and posters for Acton Vail Fair open to the world are noted along with local sports, charity events, and police actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Leo
Albana
Baitlngton
Cova
Lo Acton
Milren
Woolda
Africa
Acton Vail Fair
Garida
Walandows Wonsa
War Komsol
Fousa
Gualph Lawler
Gealasb Wiokesa
Lam Faw Polate
Thalaovsa
Miltaa
Gatharlnen Pallos
Hundsy
Wight
Cartain
Avtos
Obansy & Co
Ohenen, & CO
Deupgleta
Oakville News Sketches Local Fest and Factory Debate
A rough Oakville page reports a Red Cross garden party on Saturday with crowding and stolen goods amid calls for ratepayer attendance at a town hall meeting at eight to discuss a by law enabling a shoe factory. J W Flavelle buys a 125 acre Halton farm, while Maxwell car sales expand in Acton area. A charity honey crop, local concerts, and civic notices accompany diverse notes from residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross Guarden
Oakville
Medais
Hutopayers
Conidor
Acton
Estenlial
J. W. Plavette
Halton
Flavells
Toronto
John McPharnos
McCraney
Albert
Croas
Law
John
W. Wavelle, Jr
Rank
Aayora
Maxwell
Nixsoyawesa Township
Vathor Doyla
John Dredge
Nuseawaweya
Exhibition Warke
Mthoni Zia
Guelph
Gusiph Bowlsra
Auresa
Asteubes
Tt Wan Uth
Obagow
Memra, Hendarson & Co
Stranusaseforte
Thaetaok
Seothlanse
Ondar
Lhasa
Ontario Hechsappers Association
Saat House
Torosto
Landaisea
Basda
Welsratos Empire
Conway
Famsua
Bolalata
Pragma Tealista
Chaster Hoott
Pollon May
David Wilssa
Uhawaa
Avison
Qaulermion
Welland
Bradshaw
Walland
Galt
Avisos
Jusa
Awlasa
Ulaa
Acton Community Notes Show Many Local Visits and Travel
Social and personal items recount Mr Dovel Minit and others traveling to nearby towns, visits to relatives, weddings, funerals, and family gatherings. Several Acton residents are noted visiting Woodstock Niagara Falls Norwich and Toronto, with extended mentions of holidays at Alpena, Markdale, and Glanwillinna, plus a barbering business change and plans to move to Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovel
Miku Aunlo
Acton
UG Nu Phuctalt
Rogarwill
Anton Frlanda
Mina Myrilo
Harntu
Celentis de Haratiton
Glanwillinna
Garvin
Aflag
Markdale
Flay
Aviso
Lutore
Quo
Edina
Efra
T. Rlloce
Mula
Hinith
Niagara
Leon
L. Jonnaton
Muarily
Norwich
Thera
N. Y
W.E. Moora
Nobi Holsseu
Alta
Mesure
Ernest and
Roy Brown
Misa
Brown and
Mies
Dorothy Nelson
Warallion
Lloyd Coaper
Vlas Et al
Detroit
Mayoada Wompus
Yobu
Toronto
J. J. Kennedy
JW. Haws
Darla
Howe
Glewaraville
Miltne Champlon
Mies Velea Cova
Hea
Ber Mess
Quat
Anal Hw
J. Maula
Tranallon
Ali
Charita Quantle
Taster Taschanla
Vessoaver
Haullisa
Vriday
Wmn. Mathusen
J. C. Pelce
Morchanta Bank
Walter McLansan
Bie Parenta
Winnipey
Nina
Tan
Lara USA
Elscuiae Klag
Mia Joseph Colaman
Willow
Ona
Wiss Ethel
Bond and Story Treat at Woasea Institute Acton
A program at Woasea Institute, Acton, on Thursday evening includes a travel talk by Miss Lotta Tillitson on the Hawaiian Islands and local musical performances. Proceeds fund patriotic purposes with admission 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children. full house expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woasea
Hatees
Mies Lotta Tilletson
Losal Talaat
Garden party at Ebenasar Church raises funds
A Thursday evening event at Ebenasar Church drew a strong crowd for a plant party with a varied program. Revenue reached over $225 including booth receipts, and attendance was high among local youth. Elder Hrowhere delivered a helpful talk as the Brand Place staff organized garden parties and church servings around the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebanasar
Maesting
Ebenstar
Sumlay
Moore
Gabe Parssnal
Military Notes From Actan Platoon Returns Home
Actan platoon of the With battalion furloughed for a month returns to Hordon Camp on Monday. The dispatch mentions Lt. Yack Birathrook prisoner of war and the Red Cross and War Relief efforts. Also notes the Canada Club at West Lake Park and local fundraising for the War Relief Fund with a $200 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actan
With Battalion
Hordon
Would
Hayder
Montreal
Charlie
McGill University
Cory
George Lants
Maasay Harris
London
My. Jol Biratbrook
Toronto
Yack Birathrook
Germany
Hawan
Ealdler Ann
Rons Bane Angotns
John Naleon
Wast Lake Park
Avery
Hobe
Wallan
Cal
Redlands
Ballel
British Red Cross
Sayerdsea
Os Ria
Arosola
Lesa
Agton's Roll of Honor Seven of Our Boys Milled in Action
A wartime notice lists seven local service members presumed killed or mortally wounded in action including BUGLER WILLIAM LEA, PTE. FRED WILLS, PTE. ALEX GRIDBEN, PTE. GEORGE MCLEOD, CORP. ROY WUD, CORP. ENU. WARREN G. BROWN and PTE. ALFRED WINTERLURN. The piece reflects a wartime community record of losses and sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Prensa
Caldlara
William Lea
Fred Wills
Alex. Gridben
George McLeod
Roy Wud
ENU
Warren G. Brown
Alfred Winterlurn
The Modern Way and a Youthful Exchange
A dialect heavy passage centers on Mary inviting another girl to share a playday, with a sharp quick reply about generosity and equality. The dialogue reveals social dynamics and concerns about fairness, competition, and perception among children in a small community. The piece weaves playful mischief with a moral undertone about sharing and value.
Diarrhoea from Drinking Bad Water Warns of Danger
An 19th century note warns travelers and readers that bad water causes diarrhoea and related bowel complaints due to climate, diet, and water quality. It cites symptoms, urges caution, and mentions a remedy from Dr Monker’s. The fragment references Well’s extract and Canadian company contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa
Diane Bidta
Brantford Contamination Totals Reported In War Update
Fragmented OCR notes cover numerous wartime items with mixed data. Mentions France war costs 39,000,000,000 Tranca and various ship and rail incidents. Local injuries cited in Toronto and Alexandria along with ministerial moves and rail contracts.
Various War and Local News Items From Ontario and Ottawa
The clipping reports mixed items including hospital fund totals and subscriptions, fire loss near St Thomas, and military progress from Ourmah Mast Afri. It notes drownings at the Covea and Grand Trunk bridge accident, bilingual schooling in Manitoba, and a Montreal delegate’s Atlantic voyage. It also mentions public sentiment before elections, women entering farm work, and troop movements of Toronto battalions en route to England. Ottawa scenes include Honor Laura Mull—Canadian Brassian envoy—visiting, with a planned State occasion and potential Canada Britain discussions.
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Turaday
Gaberal
Ourmah
Montreal
Atlantic
Noyatiut
Onaca
Constantino
Orey County
Fathore la Rouge
Mouviers
Pollea Astral
Toronto
Royal Aranadieta
Pala
Uight Andare
Casalt Bio
Victor Peon Bel
Ottawa
Laura Mulla
Washington
Rede
Tragic Drowning At Toronto Lake Ontario Waters
Toronto Ontario. A Chinese laundry worker Tong Duck Lan drowned while swimming near the filtration plant on Lake Ontario Sunday. A rescue attempt by a diver retrieved the body within minutes, but revival failed after over an hour of efforts. The body was taken to the City Morgue for an inquest.
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Weselyemal
Egypt
Alexandria
Tron Walkervilla
England
County Halls
Henry Wowserd
Druah
Eura Weber
Nand
Marvard Suratéal Wall
Magland
Ghial
Lake Winnipeg
Fagt Thoreday
Helga Dort
Toronto
Aun
Lake Ontario
Tong
Duck Lan
Chineao
Faland
Famine Threat Looms as City Faces Ice Shortage
In WOODATOCK Aug 33, a severe heat wave boosts demand for ice while a bulldozer mishap and Wallage cut local supply. Mr McIntosh, tea business proprietor, forecasts poor access to ice from outside, worsening the crisis as stores run low on a one month reserve. Kingston Ont Aug 93 reports Frances Patrick Mollmain, a guard, died after thirty hours on duty.
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Woodatock
Ehtalog
McIntosh
Vayathors
Vuoh
Mingaton
Kingston
Ont
Francia Vatrick Mollmain
Vealdent Sigonrea
Pan
Halton Commercial Courses at Acton Fairview Place
Advertisement for Halton Commercial Courses offering shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping and penmanship with monthly in advance payments. Notes include two morning or two evening classes weekly, extra lessons available, and special arrangements for out of town pupils. Contact Fairview Place Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview Place
Acton
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To. Hynds
Ontario
Geongatown
J. A. Willoughby Realdon
Tome Prises
Georgetowm
He Acton Free Press
Kincantine
Anton Wallaly
Miss Hatewass
Woodbridge
Miay Wilson Bucselds
Wiles White
Ywanty-thres
Educados
Misa Elina
Seeeyre
Teremiah Hell
Globe
Wilvertinligg
Scott
Fia Wat
Bond
Acton and
Vielulty
Shaap
Ata
Agton
Yur
Mary
Multen
Toway
Praventlos
Moses Yaw
Monker
T. Balibum- Co. Limited
Wednuaday
Broadhaw
Brantford
France
Aumual I
Yamon Alcroft
Mgad
Post Office Department
Topeka
Handwich
Christopher
Ware
Edward B. Montagu Waid
Great Britain
United States
Niateriata
Mra
Danny Wantable
Wighteld Road
Tne
Hom QO
Howard Ferga
Sete Miniatar
Heath- Waat
Patan
Yeaterday
Fortin
Wossourh-il-Ded- Lol
Theophla Dortow
Department of
Montress
Austria
Fittsburg
Algardon Bartram
Hedea- Jdots
Moniteur Vetzala
Asquith
Latendre
Rimousk
Élavyk
Quebec
Oid Lawrence
Lepdon
Garman
Bralnhal
Charlottenburg
Crona
Venicela
Offetel
Whitgift
Lloyd’s
Switzerland
Wilfrid Laurier
Balog
Bie
Fidtarte
Walter Fuordimann
Cartan
John Refult
Ywoward
Ridgstown
Horas
Poland
Warsaw
Gablonsky
Owen Bound
Vielvity
Provinglal
Monloith
Sudan
Prowler Hoarat
Dr. Pyar
Education
Falmouth
King
Noordain
Thou
Gregor Hiddle
Toronto University
Mivodle
Hrench-Caadtan
Montraal
D. E. Macdonald & Bros
Wyndham
Macdonnell
Carden Streets
Halton Commercial Courses
Fletcher
Russell
Gaslal
Bank of Hamilton
Georgetown
McKay - Maanger
Winnipeg
Toronto Union
Kilngaton
Chaffey's Locks
Capreolth
Richmond Hill
Capreol Ly
Algoma Qastern Railway
Alta Sealine
Faras
Algo
Nesarest C. N
Higainbatton
Klug Guest East
Union Station
Adelahia
the Merchants Bank OP
Canada
H. Montague Allan
Gv.g
D. C. Macaron
Sapety
Thiu Hank
Canaidta
Planeuy Hank
Pacific
Warners Bunlueas
ACION
R. L. Whitman
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