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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
2
A traditional Christmas exhortation urges unity and peace amid war and discord. It recalls the Christian ideal of brotherhood, the relief of sin and sorrow, and the divine gift of Christ as a beacon for reconciliation and hope this season.
Part of a dated wartime report detailing January events in Ottawa. Mentions a reception for wives of members, shifts in Canadian trade volumes with November 1914 figures, domestic exports and imports totals, a provincial liquor licensing notice, and a prohibition on exporting hay except to listed destinations to support expeditionary force supply.
A garbled report describes a Christmas program at Chewhons Corners School with songs recitations and phonograph selections. Highlights include Mighty God and Prince of Peace, a poem by Clara Lanta, and various student performances led by teachers and a Mr. Burlingham. Proceeds reportedly exceeded twelve dollars with best wishes for Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Judge Hayes of Qualph ruled in favor of Mackinon against Wall County in a county road case. The trial, held at Qualph County Court, found the road in poor condition and repairable at small cost. Damages awarded amount to $500 plus costs to Machlanos based on the accident claim.
A Sunday afternoon fire swept through the Milton district destroying several wooden buildings along Main Avenue and nearby garages. Fire brigades from Milton Acton Georgetown and others fought the flames with autos and pumps, saving some property but causing about 20000 in losses. Insurance covered the buildings and contents. The blast disrupted local church notices and community events as residents assisted and reflected on early town life.
Children of workers at Manary Hoantmore Co and Acton Tanning Co received gifts at a town hall celebration amid a festive Christmastide in Tewan. Each child received a toy book cup or rattle plus outerwear and woolens, with coats mittens and jackets distributed. The event featured community volunteers including Alfred Raarndiore and John Wool, with navax and Santa Claus overseeing the joyful distribution and a festive reception for all attendees.
A wartime letter dated November 24 from Private Uso Myada Jr describes weather, trench routines of four days on four off, three men per squad with one grenade launcher, and movement toward German lines. He notes boots, gear, dugouts, and frequent Canadian papers, plus upcoming school in Lowell for twelve days and Christmas wishes to home folks.
The document outlines wide corporate aims including acquiring others, entering arrangements with authorities, supporting employee welfare, undertaking consolidations, purchasing property, constructing infrastructure, and advertising products. Operations are stated to cover the Dominion of Canada, with Autot in Ontario named as chief place of business, under storey Bou of $100,000.
Opening services at the Naw Etan exar Church continued Sunday with Stev O W Barker of Guelph presiding and Dr Glimaur of Prisca Fara delivering a major address. Crowded attendance praised church music and the Bible school planning a Christmas greeting.
William Kerr was taken to Qualph Hospital with a fractured leg after a traveler accident at the churchyard. Parish events continued despite wintry weather as a large crowd attended a Saturday evening service with remarks from Mr A T Brown and Wav H W Avison, plus a well received address by Mr Lowrie and Miss Lowrie. The church tea followed, chaired by Afr Patterson, with noted pastoral care.
A garbled text fragment references charity for all, toward none, with mentions of knowledge, power, and moral duties. It shows broken phrases about right, God, and public life, implying a moral or editorial fragment from a newspaper page. No clear event or individuals are identifiable.
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