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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
3
The front page art and captions celebrate holiday spirit with Santa Claus, lights, and giving. An editorial tone notes decorating, community generosity, and local preparations for Christmas amid street scenes and seasonal chatter.
The week features sermons by Charles Deacoe of Fergus and Charlee D. Deaper in the Methodist Church, with a theme on the Bible and Mark 12 31. Canada Jubilee Bingert presents a rare tour concert by the colored singers before royalty at the Method Church. A new curtain pole patent by Heardusers & Co is showcased for home use.
Bohret Brown of Buys Ave aged 110 plus years, native of Deccy Ireland, died after pneumonia following a chill. He lived on a Glen Williams homestead, married to Rilan Reeles, and father of several children. He was a longtime Methodist and helped build Crewsons Dornere church. Funeral was held Tuesday led by Rev. O. D. Ible with local attendees listed. Also notes the death of Mrs. William Thompson of Kequesing, widow of Reave Thompson, a respected resident. She died after eighteen months illness at home leaving four daughters and a son. Burial at Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown.
A roundup of residents and visitors across Glen Williams and surrounding towns. Names include Mr Rabt Hynda, Mina Helen Warren in Toronto, Mr Arthur Lalog Himcoe, Mrs O W Mason and Miss Eleanor of Wingham, Mr and Mrs James Matthews Orangeville, Thomas Scott Glen Williams, Mrs Robt McPherson Jr Rochester, Mrs Stuf Balham Fort William, and O J Lewis family heading to England. Also Milton farmers report a Hoodlum crowd causing holiday disorder.
Eww aeod MBRe QGaldwell Bheriock of Oakwood Michigan died after more than two years illnesses at age seventy. He was a former resident and brother of Richard Sherlock. survived by widow and two daughters. Obscure lines about catalogues and nursery ads follow, including Brown Bros Co Nursery and Canada tree growers.
Advertises low rates on Grand Trunk lines from Canada to Niagara Falls Buffalo Port Huron Detroit and other points. Mentions return fare and minimum charges with dates and special promotions. Provides contact details for further particulars and travel terms.
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