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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 06, 1919
Page
2
A mixed transcription of wedding and obituary notices listing names such as Atkinhon Mason, Winnifred Mason, Alfred Loveridge, Margaret Paterson, Hodgin Stark, E L Johnston KC, and Charlis Holmes. Includes dates around January 1919 and brief memorial lines, with multiple Ontario locations referenced.
The Acton Free Press comments on Victory Bonds favoring long term securities while traders favor higher yielding bonds. It notes Ontario plans February 16 as a day of prayer for the peace conference and the aim of a just permanent world peace. The Milton Champion praises Reeve John F. Little as a capable Halton County figure and native son honored by residents.
Corp. Melvin Bopar Pte. John J. Jennings and Pte. Geo Harris arrived from overseas last Thursday. A large crowd greeted them at Grand Trunk Railway. Lance-Corp Soper, wounded in France, is recovering. Pte. Janutaga’s wife and child welcomed him. a newborn daughter joined the reunion. Harris, long unknown to many, is praised for his three years of service and vigor. A public reception is planned by the Heeve and Reception Committee.
Pte John P Scarrow travels to Tor onto to arrange for a sddlers vocational journey. Sgt Weaver Jin Cooney reports a unique army watch and shield from Genin soldier Samt J Victor Coleman now in charge of a YMCA hut at Dor Tek Scotland where about 200 Canadian War Services Corps men are stationed. Pte Hobor Williams, recently discharged from military service, resumes role with Morchanta Hawk in Sarvia. A German officers helmet is on display in Wan Paxss window sent by Corp Turner of the Canadian Ordnance Corps. Pte Adam Algeo, who enlisted in 1914, has returned after overseas service and several engagements, married in Ireland and now living in Acton with wife. Pte Leonard Atkinson did not marry abroad, remaining with his Canadian sweetheart Miss Winnifred Mason of Hamilton, and they wed Friday.
Information received this week by Mirna regarding Mary Bennett of Acton and connections to George Bennett, Flora Annow, and Robert Agnew. Obituaries recount James Price’s long farm life near Acton including his 80th birthday, family ties to Hartney and Georgetown churches, and a large funeral.
An OCR fragment shows multiple upcoming sales with buyers and places. Entries include February 13 Itnor Xf Erin Stock and Implements, February 14 John Jolimire Rockwood Stock and Implements, February 18 Ired Wilson Grand Valley Stock and Implements, and a reference to J Kerr.
Terms state ten dollars and under cash purchases receive a credit of seven months on furnishing approved joint notes. For cash payments a six percent per annum discount is offered.
Mr Young rents his farm and quits farming with a 12 month credit option. Four percent cash price on hay grain and fowl. Auctioneer Roy Hindley of Consolidated Phone Eria TI FR No 3 Acton. L B Shorey clerk.
The undersigned calls public auction on February 13 at Lot con 3 EvIn Township selling horses cattle young stock pigs poultry implements and household items. Readable items include mares geldings cows calves pigs poultry farming tools wagons mowers plows scales lumber and more totaling diverse farm assets. Numerous cows with calves and horses aged 2 to 10 years appear among livestock.
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