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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Feb 22, 1917

Page

3

Items of Interest Concerning the 164th Batt

Our correspondent Thero notes updates from the 164th Battalion at the Armouries. A brigade route march to Dundas with the 164th leading occurred in fair weather, and a special instructor joined the battalion. On Web. Web. Mth a recreation session featured Hay per Fighting and Boxing, followed by a Y M C A program with Edgar Miller piano, Nora Woll solo, Nora Millar readings, and Buiter violin. Captain McLaren chaired. Mr Mountain spoke briefly.

Checker League Aaries Ganesa Pte M. Soper N. GO Sourse Dundas 164Th Erectus Y.M. CA Mavter Edgar Miller Mias Nore Woll Misa Nora Millar Misa Buiter Fooeman Abtompaniat McLaren Mountain

Sale of Baking and Sowing at St Alban's Church

The Ladies of St Alban's Church announce a sale of homemade baking and plain sowing on Baluniay afternoon in the Parish Hall. Wedding news from Acton: Joseph Ure ry and Katherine Crush married at St Alban's rectory with Rev. C. F. Smith officiating. couple to reside in Acton. The Baptist Church anniversary Sunday with Prof J. J. Farmer ministering. Acton community to hear him, plus Dr. Draper sermons in Milton and Acton.

St. Alban'n Church Joseph Urery Katherine Crush Acton BL. Alban C.F. Smith The Baptist Church Marchith J. J. Farmer McManter University Farmer C.D Draper Milton Mir Avison Trafalgar Picadera T. R Brampton Sean Mores Doo Hern

Toronto Weekends and Visits Highlight Social Round

A stream of social notes from Toronto visits and weekend returns features Miss Lottie Mason and Miss Afergacot Nennath hosting or visiting friends in Toronto. Several locals, including Mr Earl Vincent and Mr Linton Henney, spend weekends at home or with relatives in Mountchener and Acton. Other entries mention Millinery openings, teachers visiting Acton, and family attendances at funerals, with residents moving between Toronto, Gedrystown, and nearby towns.

Lottie Mason Toronto Jan Wook Muaro Misa Nora Konboy Qualph Earl Vincent Rookwood Linton Henney Mtchener Afergacot Nennath Kennedy Thalph Kerr Acton Micheal O'Brien Carloe Williams Baglette Marie Hin Honjo Hare Bert Walmes Spest UW. Worden Goeph Aston Friends Kinnie Stalker Mary McPherson Torsatd Nauangawoya Jobo McGregor John‘Lafferty Monch James Senitt Cal Howe Alex Smith Lake Aro

Obituary notices from the Guelph area in 19th century style

A collage of obituaries and funeral notices. Jessica Tennock Weir, wife of Alr. John Doughty, dies after a fall at her Crombie Street home in Galt. Mary Burnside of Acton era dies at 20, survived by husband William Cussingham, funeral at Everton cemetery. Dr. Chan A. McRas, aged 85, dies, funeral at Fairy Hill Cemetery with relatives from Toronto and Brantford attending. Joby Mall of Nassagawoyas passes away after nearly five decades farming, survived by Margaret Langorill and two sons, services conducted by Rev. Ytrachans. Includes other local notices of family deaths and church affiliations.

Jon Dovcira Jessia Tennock Weir Alr John Doughty Crombie Berech Galt Eden Afilla Quelph Velata Doughty Mr. Doughty Central Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Mount Viaw Misa Wikrana Gusnerxaitan General Hospital Mary Burnside William Cussingham Pips Street Acton Mra G. A. Burnside Gualph Toroffo Sean Hue Everton Cometry Guelph Cis A. McRaz Chan A. McRas Toronto Croeden Caleb A McRas Presbyterian Church Fairyiaw Cemetery Mossra John K. Kennedy David Williamson M. F. Lindaly Chas Davidson James L. Warren Graham McDonald Ray J. C. Wilson Calvin A. Molise Gordon A. McRas Mia Kynacott James McConnack Joo, McConnack Brantford Dell ‘Thera Nassagawoya Joby Mall Alex Bell Alu Airs Hobt Holmeéa Chas. Kennedy Sus Cargill Tugeday Hov Ytrachan Budem Fol Hawkins Moss Win. Dredge Joronal Hull Harry and J. Cargil Jon Kennedy Linas McAiillac

Accident Near Rockwood Lights Stop Train Warns Man

An accident near Rockwood involves Thomas Uilillav who, while returning with a load of wood on Saturday evening, avoided his wagon on a crossing after a warning from an approaching train. The load scattered, but no serious damage or injuries were reported. the engine headlight and a step were left damaged.

Rockwood Thomas Uilillav Vad Eenpose Tockwood Hotatuck Hamilton Rockwood An Ty .Lias Rockwood Atativa

World War Era Notes From Moncton To Toronto

A sprawling 1917 era wire of items notes Luke Thibodeau’s death near Moncton, food deals, Russian front tank results, Yorkshire plant damage, Toronto police pay raises, and coal shortages. Mentions Toronto University coal ties, and various war time civic shifts, deaths, and appointments across Canada and Britain.

Luke Thibodeau Moncton N.C Yorkshire Toronto J. H. Jordan J. Roan Nobertoon United States Ifesonemalyrch Dantel Macbuian Han Northern Crown Bank Mobingon Lake Huron Alno Fallurg Ontario Department of Miltia Leginlaturae Petrograd Adriatic Carmania Liverpool John Gray Bilngham Palm Garden Vogthan Mendelasoin T Roops West Front Florence Hunter Buckingham Palace Ontario Leglavnturo Germany James Robb Nai Fol Pyne Meare Zansibar Smuta‘ Campaoten German East Africa Thomas Q. Dench Windsor J. B. Plamondon Quebec Emond Cota Killien 108Th Regiment Austria Agu Aegidiern' Club BM. C. A Montreal

Unclear Text From Historical Market Report

Fragmentary OCR note describes foreign merchants and Japanese goods adapting Russian trading demands. Mentions government actions in Russia and household buying patterns amid market adjustments. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond broad references.

Ontario Farmers Seek Seed Varieties and Sale Details

Ontario farmers report need for seed with high germination and desirable varieties due to war conditions. They are urged to state variety, quantity, and price when contacting the seed office and to indicate whether they wish to sell grain or potatoes. The office will efforts to connect buyers and sellers to meet local demand.

Naples Predada Mane

Laziness and its social penalties in Usathproof life

A garbled critique of laziness argues it undermines employer trust and social duty. It claims laziness undercuts relationships, risks employment, and erodes societal standards, suggesting determination can curb most obstacles, though laziness remains widespread and resilient.

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