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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 01, 1917

Page

2

Awnar-In Forgus Birth Notice in Local Paper

Awnar-In Forgus, born Thursday January 25, 1017, to Mr Gideon Awray and Mrs Gotor-At at their home in Norval on Syn day January 25, 1017. Infant EM Winfald Gytop is aged 85 years, 5 months and 3 days.

Shanton Acton Carl Ss Vianson Tannimoe Nassipawoya James Hanbrigite Miemy Trabert Uitton Hobty Fraroen Awnar Forgus Gideon Awray Gotor Hishome de Norval

Board of Pension Commissioners for Canada appointed

Tre Downiox Govensuerr announces a Board of Pension Commissioners with offices in Ottawa to handle pensions. Local patriotic societies will assist by directing inquiries to Ottawa and branch offices in Vancouver Calgary Edmonton Winnipeg London Hamilton Toronto Montreal Quebec Halifax. Farmers urged to increase food production as war continues and ships risk sinking, with the duty to mobilize all eligible men for service and enlistment to sustain allied efforts.

Tre Downiox Govensuerr Pension Commisignera Canada Ottawa Thiet Boant Publisi Board ‘of Pension Commissioners Patriotic and Association Military Hospitals Communion Board of Pasion Commissioners Vancouver Galgary Edmonton Region Winnipeg Landoo Hamilton Toroote Barrie Kingston Mont- Yvel Quebes Jobo Halifax Manrin Gazotta Titania England France Avery

Building Committee seeks subscriptions for Ebenazar Church funds

NASSAGAWEYA The Building Committee reports progress on clearing remaining balance for the new Ebenazar Church. A congregation canvass will seek subscriptions. Meanwhile, Mrs. Hales died after a long illness, and funeral arrangements were set for Friday at two o’clock.

Ebenazar Mme James Boles Dyer Bramont Nightingale CO. A. Darby Schonever Church Mr. Allen Lorippe Eoomia Toba Maribel Quincy Ladion Ebenozor David Tales Nales Ako Robert Wilson Naaugu Bop Ourcowlag Lustind Wan Win Georgetown Hobart Es Clarende Marald Sarah Eliza New Louchman Df Hashatoon Bask Allytha

Missionary Sermon at Anton Lilly Church Anniversary

Reverend Dr. Mackay Foreign Missionary Beers of the Presbyterian Church in Canada preached at the Anton Lut church anniversary. The service highlighted mission work in China with eight million in one province and 20,000 villages, praising efforts by doctors and preachers to bring the gospel to distant communities. The day featured sermons, hymns, and strong appreciation from the congregation for Mackay and visiting ministers.

I TP. Mackay Presbyterian Church In Canada Anton Carey Kava Jones Permon Bara Indato God Ramaritan Dives Tevaras Jans Christ Pacific Henan Tatolock Iseaxee China Hikle Mackay Goforth Befara Harold Witdgunt W. Neon

Glasgow House sale marks transfer to outside buyers

The Glasgow House business changes hands as Messrs Conway and McLean of Uxbridge prepare to purchase from Henderson and Henderson. The transfer ends a long local era with Christia and Uondernan firms expanding then passing to new owners. The outgoing partners plan retirement while remaining in Acton. The deal preserves the store’s stock and reputation.

Mosura, Henderson & Co Glasgow Conway & Hy Yorty Charles Hymon Jamon Symon Monsra D. D Chriatis Avid Tondsraon Milton Christie and Ifandaraon Hualnens Alnco Christie, Tondoraan:. & Co Bcation RE. Nelson Gualph John Maftae Tfefrm Atyla Nalbon, McRey & Co Henderson & Od McLean Uxbridge Moss Hondoroa Ratira Outaide Busliexa Christia & Uondernan Conway Encod Mosara Charten Milton Henderson Familice Acton Boalness C. C. Henderson Atton Messrs McLean & Conway

Public Auction of Cattle Hogs and Grain Near Nanangawoya

The undersigned hay received instructions to sell by public auction on Tuesday February 20 1017 at one o clock sharp at Nanangawoya lot 92 con 6. Cattle include 44 head fat cattle two year old and up many cows and heifers with ages from 4 to 12 years plus a Durham bull twelve to fourteen months. Hogs total 63 pigs Yorkshire sows and piglets and a thoroughbred Yorkshire boar bred in November. Grain items include 10 bushels Glock barley 50 bushels No 72 O A Cyonta 50 bushels American Beauty oats and related feed implements. Terms cash for amounts up to $10 and 10 months credit on approved joint notes with 5 percent discount for cash and 3 months on grain. Auctioneer Wyant signs as clerk.

J. Ukindearbay Nanangawoya Durham Yorkshire Wyant

Local Resident Recovers After Week of Caring

Mrs. Robert Deony returned home after three weeks helping to nurse her ill niece Miss Alleen M. Tearg who suffered branchial pneumonia. The Nudle Kid is slowly recovering as well. Mrs. John Nenny spent the week visiting friends in Barlington and Hamilton.

Robert Deony Alleen M.iTearg Mra John Nenny Barlington Hamilton

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