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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 20, 1919

Page

2

Deaths and Marriages Notice from Georgetown and Toronto

A death is recorded at Georgetown on Tuesday February 18 1919. Trugh Co Claridge in its 7th year. A memorial and other notices from Toronto dated February 11 1919 mention Mrs Maria Lores widow of the late Henry Pearen Erin Township.

Clartaie Georgetown Trugh Co Claridge la Hia Peamln Toronto A. I Johna Waye Maria Lores Henry Pearen Erin Township

SIR WILFRID LAURIER REMEMBERED AS GREAT CANADIAN LEADER

Passage honors Sir Wilfrid Laurier upon his death. The former prime minister served fifteen years, guided public affairs with honesty and skill, and shaped early Canadian history. Canadians from all parties express sympathy for Lady Laurier and recall his devoted public service.

Canada Mie Asx Merhory Bla Baloved Quebec Diana Laurier Kinife

Ontario electoral wins and postwar policy debates

The United Farmers of Ontario won JT Widdifield's election in North Ontario by a large majority and wartime and postwar issues dominated discussion. Farmers oppose Daylight Saving and support stronger rules against transient traders while retailers push for harsher penalties. Canada’s return of soldiers and pension aid were debated along with prohibition and foreign policy tensions.

United Farmers of Ontario JT. W. Widdifield Ontario Afr. Widdifield Harry 8 Catheron Widdifild Tata W. HH. Hoyle

Laurier Fares Poorly in Thin Ottawa Afternoon

Ottawa reports Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Opposition leader, exhibited a poor showing as he struggled in a 27.60 afternoon. He won a trick on Sunday but gradually weakened, his doctors noting limited recovery. Parliament opening announced for Thursday drew keen interest.

Ottawa Wilfrid Laurier Wilfrid

New Clerk and Treasurer to be Advertised in 30 Days

Ex Clerk Hynds declines to continue in office after three months and agrees to balance books. Council will advertise for applicants in thirty days while Hynds stays on long enough to complete records. The meeting featured mixed sentiment with supporters praising his work and others urging a fresh hire.

Seeve Hynds Checker Club Hyndn Odalas Mir. Hynds Hévern Realgn Naw Flo Oenoough Hynds Hyn Reaven Ringer Dr. Flynds Dusiness Co Lia Thia Ofice Hons England Wealrview Barber Cornell

Militia News Celebrates Homecomings From War

George Laxenby returns home Wednesday after service in Egypt and France. Capt. W. Osb. Jenney of the A. V. C. expected home next year. Sgts Major W. H. J. Irwin and others arrive, welcomed by families in Acton and surrounding area. Several brothers served together. influenza and wounds noted but all are recovering. Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. Groom host gatherings for returning soldiers and their brides.

George Laxenby Capt W. Osb Jenney Dt A. V. C Dent Galo Egypt Nerat Haylin Overaran Kitchener Meru Fred Ureen Uaylla Ivas France Mts Philp .Olmes Amy Service Corps England Hollmen Ifo Mona Batns Alrgitly Holmes Ly Wren J. Irwin Toronto Actontagt Acton Jant John Barr Park Avenus Lie Floa

In Memoriam Mrs Flenry Pearen

In her seventy fifth year Mrs Henry Pearen passed away peacefully on Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs A F L Stohna Toronto. Survived by five children George Pearen J F E Pearen Charley Harris and Mrs McPhedran and Mrs A B Johns. Funeral held at Presbyterian Church Rockwood with interment at Everton.

Flenry Pearen Henry Pearc A. FL Stohna Toronto Pearen Rockwood Bhorwan Henry Penton George Pearen J. FE. Pearen Erin Charley Harris Mra. Oh McPhedran Brn A. B Johns Min Presbyterian Church Everton

Surplus Stock Sale Scheduled by R J Kerr

A notice lists a surplus stock sale with readings on March 4 March 11 and March 12 involving Freil Denny Erin St Robertson Erin and Robert Johnston Rockwood. R J Kerr is noted as the organizer.

Freil Denny Erin St. Robertson Robert Johnston Rockwood R. J. Kerr

Judging Courses and Championship at Milton

Live stock judging courses and lectures on cattle sheep and hogs to be held in Milton with practical work each afternoon. Competitions open to boys and girls under 26 with guides and prizes including two valuable calves and adult prizes. Championship judging event planned for March with lectures and meetings open to all at the Panne Club Burlington Milton.

Competivians Kirla Utyar Milton Maureh Adalt (Luna Priaca Panne’ Club W.yst Long Menahh Burlington

Cleaning Auction Sale of Livestock and Implements

Auction notice by W. A. Wilson for Lot 16 Banquering on Thursday February 27 at one o'clock. Livestock includes Durham cattle cows and bulls aged 3 to 7 years with calving and due dates, steers and calves, sheep, and various farming implements. Terms: 6 percent interest credit up to ten months on approved notes. no reserve.

L. Leslie Morhi Nay Florne Rining Tray Horne Rliinit Riutug Hpring Coloud Duar Cattlie Ude Ulde Durham Prado Durham Tenm&e Petch W. A. Wilson Clork

Clearing Auction Sale in Erin Township Near March 4 1910

Auction notice for farm stock implements harness grain and household goods at Lot 3 4 Erin on Tuesday March 4 1910 at 1 pm. Listings cover horses cattle hogs poultry farm machinery and household items with detailed counts and descriptions. Terms include cash under 10 and credit over 10 with notes and discounts offered. Auctioneers R J Kerr and W K Graham.

Credit Auction Sale Notice of H R Gessseyv Estate

Auction will be held at 19, con, Enqueaing, Georgetown on Thursday March at one o clock for cattle horses and implements. Items listed include Bay Mare Agricultural horse six years old Halstein cows and calves grade Durham cows many other livestock and farm equipment. Sale under cover due to stormy weather with Monty of Shelter for harness. Oen Petgh, Auctioneer.

Aldo Halston Durham Durban Alay Jorney Holfer Ayrehire Somentha Yorkahire Yorkahins Hhree Oxford Shropshire Purelina Harry Neumer Moller Wagdons Monty W. A. Woon

Everton Auction of Horses Cattle Pigs and Implements

A public sale announced by HINDLEY Auctioneer at Eramosa Grivel Road on Thursday March 66 1919 includes Grey and Black Percheron horses Chestnut mares in foal and rising 3 years plus Scotch Shorthorns and Calves. Cattle include Holsteins and Red and Roan cows due in March April May with 2 year old and yearling stock. Sheep pigs poultry and a large list of farming implements and harness with house goods and 23 Dominions Shorthorn Word Work volumes. Terms cash for horses poultry and grain with short terms credit on larger items at 5 to 6 percent per year.

Fred N. Denny Percheron Horne Garon Qartley Haron Gartley Uno Ire L. Vannattey York Bow Pastora Mansey- Harris Masney-Harrias Hores Blase Woller Fee Vleury Crown Gang Peter Hamilton ScuMer Jon Harrowa Democrat Waeon Chatham Yannink Milnew Oet Ett Harneaa R. J. Kerr Kk. Graham Actua Daniel Talbot Weil Promiinex Eramosa Eramona Grivel Road Warwick Jtma Sale Helfer Calceolaria Augusta Roan Helfer Holtstein Oxford York Plymouth Mansey-Harris Manssey- Harrin Stansey- Harrin Maney- Marrig Massey-Harda Mansey-Harrin Mauney-Harris Massey-Hareia Ruddell Aingle Tolton Kigbaleigh Surrey Craum de Laval Gan Or Hindley Consolidated Phone H.W No Acton J

Clearing Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements

An auction on February 25 1919 at 12 30 p m lists registered cattle horses sheep and pigs plus hay grain potatoes furniture and farm implements from Thomas F Chisholm with N H Brown as seller. Highlights include Princess Maud Braemar Queen and other cattle mares several deerinky binders Deering mower truck wagons harnesses and 600 bushels oats 300 of barley and 160 bags wheat along with furniture and household items. Cattle horses and other stock will be sold at public auction with cash or credit terms and lunch provided.

Thomas F. Chisholm Han N. H. Brown Bullion Beth Hume Fool Princess Maud Aldo Braemar Queen Tima Mala Lady Butterfly Sale Braemar Heanty Dalmeny Daisy Bly Tims Miing Hose Male Mountain Hell Butterfly Hampshire Owen Aise Harrow Iba T. F. Chisholm RL Wheeler

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