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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Dec 13, 1917

Page

2

Proclamation on Military Service Act Draft Plans

The document discusses a delayed first draft under the Military Service Act in the colony with initial calls targeted for December 1021. It notes exemptions for farm workers to keep production and Allied power, cites judgments by Jessica Deers and Justice Duff supporting exemptions, and mentions farmers withholding potatoes while appeals proceed. It also references the capture of Jerusalem by British forces and Britain’s protectorate status over Palestine.

Jussica Deer Canada Turasy Jerusalem Mount Hebron Abraham David Palestina Great Britain

Union campaign event draws diverse speakers in Halton

De Andernon the Unicaine candidate spoke at two meetings in Halton on Tuesday. Mrs Ormaby and Miss Lang of Toronto led women’s voting instructions and mobilization for the Union effort. Local Liberals and Conservatives debated war aims, with speakers like George Tower Forgusson and Major Hewton calling for unity to support the Union Government and reinforcements.

de. Andernon Hell Mra. Ormaby Miss Lang Toronto Vatera Antoniata Moers G. Tower Ferguson Warden Readhoad Halton Anderson Union Dovi Eee N. W. Rowell K. G Dr. Anderson Tyberala Reinforcementa Warden Readhead Howard George Tower Forgusson Toroa Wilfrid Laurier Horwevar Theaarmy Apaervmion Victory Loan Ontario Tt. J. Hewton Sherbrooks Unioniat Quita Matic Reeve Hynde Major Hewton Queb Bas Hved Shortbooke Canada Quebec Affaira Ottawa J. Howitt Guslph

Gregory speech fades in dim town hall gathering

In a town hall meeting Monday evening the power outage dimmed the event. Aly Gregory spoke in support of election to the House of Commons, praising the Union Government and urging wartime aims. A. J. Mackinnon chaired and endorsed Gregory with strong Laurier references.

Gregory Atreeta Garbapes Theas Aly House of Commons Union T. Harding K. G Toronto Wilfred Laurier Ruppert Mr. Gregory A. J. Mackinnon I A Wilfrid Laurier Auras

Fat-Htock Khaw Attracts Many Farmers

The Fat-Htock Khaw attracted a large number of farmers that week. The storm on Saturday and Sunday damaged roads with drifting in several places. Henry Damper returned home after a week with friends in Hamilton. Mrs WW Murray visited in the Tonwood area. Rise Margareth Maud visited her friend Dorothy Burnalde that week.

Guelph Henry Damper Trionda Hamilton Murray Trioode Margareth Maud Hramoss Dorothy Burnalde

Widow Elizabeth Moore Dies After Illness at Daughter's Home

Elizabeth Leallo Moore widow of William Moore and formerly of Bequedag near Acton died last Friday at her daughter Mrs Lymbarnér Hamilton after pneumonia. She was born Elizabeth Leallo and married Moore about forty five years ago. Her husband was killed at a level crossing in Toronto years ago. Surviving children include Moore inspector of Public Party Sound Peterborough, Mrs Emma Marrintn, Matron Y MO, A Peterborough, Mrs Goo Shapeon, Noble tons and Mare Lymburoer. She was a godly member of Birthodiss Church. Funeral held in Tarento on Monday.

William Moonn Aire William Moore William’ Moors Wesley Murray Bequedag Acton Lymbarnér Hamilton Mea Moore Elizabeth Leallo Abe Moore Toronto Public Party Sound Emma Marrintn Y. MO. A Peterborough Goo Shapeon Nobletons Mare Lymburoer 1 Birthodiss Church Tarento

Reverend Jones Fills Congregational Service Amid Storm

Rev. TBE Jones braved a Sunday storm to fill his appointment at the Congregational Church. Congregation members expressed appreciation for his intrepidity during the service.

Tbe. Jones Banday Congregational Church

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