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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
3
A mixed page column cites Christmas preparations and charitable acts for soldiers, with notes on recruits, church programs, and local events. Mentions Toronto figures and Ontario towns, plus health cures and a notary public excerpt. The tone reflects a small town public notices style with religious and community update items.
The article reports on the sale of an electric chopping mill to Mr Hobart, notes long-time employment and changes in staff, and highlights community events. It covers a Christmas program at Bannockburn Helical, a recruit pledge in Acton Boy Scouts, a visit by Rev Dr T Albert Moore, Boy Scouts activities, the Methodists annual meeting, and the Ryder and Mowat Glove Works expansion with new premises and glove innovations. The piece underscores local business evolution, civic activities, and church affairs in Milton and surrounding areas.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Rev. WE Atwell and missionary work in India, with Mrs Stilwell praised for faith and fruitfulness. Personal anecdotes describe daily life, workplace zeal, and a former servant’s loyalty while reflecting on religious outreach and the era’s evangelical efforts.
A jumble of historical fragments on early air balloons using light vapors to inflate skins, Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata origin tale at a party, thrift anecdotes of Novbert Walker’s frugal life and education, dust storms in Asia, and rough notes on border rivers and electric currents.
Dear Me Editor I write during a lull in work after four weeks in England. We toured Plymouth and London, then moved to Liphook and Wramshott with the Furnishling Fusiliers. The Canadian Division camps near twelve to fifteen thousand men. I saw places of interest, noted old buildings and grand landscapes, and plan to write again before Christmas from your uniquely curious correspondent.
The Real Klug held its annual oyster supper on Tuesday evening attracting about one hundred attendees. The program featured phonograph selections by Mr Martin with Milas EL Emith, songs by Blen Aggie Bhartill, and recitations by several performers. Reverend N Waddell and Afr D Russell spoke, and notices said Mr EJ Walker and Buse Irons of Cataract were visiting the Roszal’s. Doutrioa HWi attended the funeral of her cousin O Gowalt of Tor ante.
Me Ethelred White is home from North Hay Noeldahool. W J Milak of Toronto was here for win day of balant week. Miss Lavin Maby spent the week in Toronto. W Colea and Master Erale are on route home from England. Mr and Mrs Millay of Harria are visiting their daughter Mow Fal Ryd. My George Wiklerbe and felt lost. Thursday for Ohio to spend a month with friends there. Ming Mao A Vindaay spent that week renewing college acquaintances in Toronto. Warran Toronto spent a day at the home of Bir Juris F Warrall. Mr Fred Hecord returned from a business trip in the North West provinces. Mr and Mrs Robert Olbbona to Toronto for winter with Mr Paula W D Frick. Miss Pearl Maker and Elizabeth A Winou are holidaying in Toronto and Mike Mary A Blok in Mount Vorsat. Much sympathy to Atlas Elma Robertson Georgetown who was a member of Acton Public School Atal for nonse to the death of her father on Monday. Mr and Mrs John Harvey Lake Avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to Edward J Hassand. The wedding will take place early in January. Borgt Harry Harwood en route home from England and expades to reach Acton between Christmas and New Year. He has been in the legislature for months. Engagement announced for Apel Mead Bir Alfred Watson George town engage Hazel Evelyn to Dr John Whithy Brooke Toronto. The bride will be native of Osargatows, Out. The barclaye will take place quietly during Christmas.
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