Moravian Mayar and multiple marriage notices in Acton district
A string of late 19th and early 20th century notices records marriages and memorials across Acton and surrounding towns. Entries mention couples such as Mary Willle daughter of the late Jamon Moffat, and Duncan Coulson of Taronta, with dates in February and notes on ages and familial relations. Also includes memorial lines for Jane Moore and Emery Travis with sentiments of remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiarton
Georgelowty
Fiy
Wailuon Traay
Andrew Hlawark Wiluo
and Blew
Yatnoa Cleave
Haleylow’ Farm
Georgatown
Aston
Wilson
Hoa
Bancan
Mae “Taviehto
Mary Willle
Jamon Moffat
Acton
Belde
Tale
Astan
H.W. Avigon
Mulfort
Donald Mann
Velma Ella Murt
Afr
W. ‘T. Hurt
Travis
Lens Capes
Hau Heagann
Mooux
Janes Moore
Evamosa
Howe
Controversy Over Municipal Governance and Prohibition League Ads
The Acton Free Press reports on provincial crop yields and municipal act reforms. It notes Ontario wheat and barley production, declines in quality, and questions about a Prohibition era private league funded by advertising. The piece critiques the so called Personal Liberty League as a liquor lobby masking reform aims.
Obituaries for Mrs. Ushdwall and Duncan Coulson
The notice mourns Mrs. Ushdwall of Edgar near Bavvle who died after a sudden illness, leaving four young daughters and a grieving husband. It also chronicles the passing of Duncan Coulson, Bank of Forsato president, describing a lifetime of service, family ties, and community leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnwall
Ushdwall
Basa Wastarlney
Lionshutla Fox
Edgar
Bavvle
Har Soreoning Bucbaud
Retta
Hazel
Baly Anale Aguas
Caldwall Omsa Ta
Narnia
Caldwell
Mathoat
Old Howe Camatary
Electric Rates Reduced by Uydra Commission Action
The Uydra Commission recommends a February 1 rate cut adopted by the council. The report cites reductions across multiple classes including lighting and power, with new per month and per kilowatt charges and prompt payment discounts. The council adjourned after adopting the reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uydra Commission
Council
Agular Adtedon
Morntigvs
Maeve Hye
Connalllow Bell
Malley
Hon
Heruin
Perth Clamberlain & Vicakinain
Acton Free
Domastia Lighting
Toul
W.hl Fox
Connall
Last Sunday's Recruiting Service Delivers War Tales
The Methodist Choir and Orchestra presented a recruiting meeting at the town hall last Sunday evening. Major Crown of Acton Company spoke of frontline experiences and Langemarck with vivid detail, praising Red Cross care and expressing resolve against German aggression. He warned of German domination and urged support for defense, while Br Britton and Advent speakers complemented the program with patriotic fervor and calls to duty.
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Ohards Carvican
Tasve Hynds
Major Crown
Acton Company
164Th Hallalog
Halton
Brown
Baliahury Plaing
Tke
Vravios
Ufe
Langemarck
Saathe Algadane
Crowns
Red Cross
Bret
England
Canada
Lalug
Young Tan
Britton
Sava
Ssrrsons
Garman
Boye
Tien
Lortis Matos
Thaolosa Taanea
Sarvioga
Acton military notes detail hospital fundraisers and troop updates
Militia details from Acton note social events at residences of officers raising funds for the Red Cross and paper drives. Cadets parade to church, promotions listed, and recruitment pressures on farms amid wartime. Local units report numbers, training plans, and upcoming public protests on prohibition with large turnout anticipated.
Prohibition Impacts Portland Oregon in 1918 Economy and Law
The report describes Oregon’s one month of prohibition showing drugstores and groceries replacing saloons, police noting declines in drunkenness and traffic incidents, and officials like Colt and City Attorney Braddey citing fewer violations. Arrests rose in January 1918 due to enforcement, and safety advocates claim reduced costs and accidents as prohibition proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Portland Oregon
Colt
Mortland Chamber of Coin
Tneros
Cai
Blovenses
Portland
Harry FP
Coflu
Vertland
Ba Saya
Chile
Adversary services and tea event at Crawdons Conner
The notice describes Sunday March 12 services at Crawdons Conner with both morning and evening worship. Monday evening features an old fashioned tea with provsine and supper. Attendees are invited to the church hall where Mrs Crawcon's new travel will be shown and quotes local residents attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Tha
Toronto
Thia
Jobn Crawasy
Arewson Alwaya
Salghbone
Orlande
Crawcon
Lawhead
Onis Lamb
J. VanNorwas
Olillinss
Quelph
Jan Able
Auction Sale for Esquaming Township Village Farm Goods
Auction notice for public sale near Acton on Thursday May 7 includes horses cattle pigs hens implements and harness all described with worn and broken items. cash terms with 10 percent buyer's premium and no reserve stated. clerk Wyaut signs offs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ursday
Vworses
Plymouth
Massey-Harria
Aldo
Ciimax
Wisk
Massey-Harrda
Hoadrill
Peter Hatalltes
Perri
Renick
Ehelvin
Daley Chun
Ronthy
Wyaut
Ladies of Acton sought for Household Articles catalog
An 1880s advertisement offers household goods for ladies and children not sold by merchants. It promises high quality items, a 20 percent discount on the catalog order, and urges placing orders via H. ff. Warnwaw in Marella, Oct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baithary
Ladica
Childres
Marchanta
Uooda
H. Ff
Public Auction Notice With Livestock Implements and Household Goods
Lot 4 near Acton described for public sale includes horses cattle hogs implements harness household furniture and grain. Terms show 1600 dollars or less cash and longer credit for approved purchases. auctioneer name appears as MoLeod Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamanat
Eelu
Actan
Tureday
Elmore
Freal Wits
Wagwon
Maney-Harris
Massey-Harria
Massey
Massey Harris
Ros Herrona
Faunlog
Atona
Wcythe
Snaith
Clark
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Marhied
Diel Durveun
Ac Brighian
Mrnday
Els
John Mutter
Hew
Erla
Annie J
Stev
Hugh Ald
Burp
Erin
Margaret, McKeachum
Ev. Hughfield
The
Acton Free Press
Tovar
Raave
Tines Counaillosa
Prasand
Wayvica
Mamnbare
Ocourcil
Dancan Coursow
Gatuntay
Ulnsas
Daucan Coulson
Penaldeat
Bank of Forsato
Coulson Ware
Hla Ufa
Qaueral Mavugar
Alice
Kennedy Honeateand
T. P. Watkins
Noble
Conlacs
Yather
Bret Couain
John St. Kennedy
Board of Education
Major Brown
Br. Britton
Hughis Saya
Meffan
Sarvien
Lohavier
Frenay
Altharhaud
Soo
Dria Bade
Odattallad
Trankmlalon
Deaul Mira’ J
Acton Platoor
Mdeh Hattallod
Mere, Waller
Weol. Carp
Geo. W. Cook
Miltoc
D. Company
Mhoy Hattalion
Dlylia Sarvles
Malfond
Coliler
Hchoel
Tnatruafos
Toronts
Pte
Bragg
Mitchell
Sant
Oshtral Iriaon
Séth
Rayal
Canade
Thaly
Oltisane
Sind Edlertals
Sobiler
Tian
Athar Doyle
Williamy Johnston
Randall & Johnston, Limited
Torsate
164Th
Halton-Duterla
Atrangth
Miore Jolaing
Thele Klag
Oriala
Thare
Tiany Othare
Milton
Vrocs
Altos and
Dafferla
Soase
Whsca
Qualph
Chathans
Aoe DB Company
Hugh Fraser
A.W. Boathureb
Weary Wallasa
Wewab
Watson Hugh Dawplall
Hajsdad Ag
Hha
Actos Company
Nuwler
Uouinshesa
G. A. Warburton
Prohibion
Ostarlo
Warburton
Qatario
Ore
Crewdons Conner
Esquaming Township
Elio
Alencia
C. Doz
Bass
Ntatnd Cin
Egular Soc
Henderson & Co
Uni
PAM
Goa
the Superior Bakery
United States
Vie
Atasdard
Canada Cement Company Limited
Montreal
the Merchants Bank OF Canada
Bet Canada
Jpchriet
COA Ailtipanid UR
Mmrave
F. A. MacLean
Hamitan
Georgetown
Osattlooo
W. N. McKay
R. E. Nelson
Yu Werplaber
oGuaLra
Nets
Harely
J. W. Avigon, M.A
D.D
Riniater
Bunday
Peett
Anthea
Leonard Worden
Antham
Christian Soldier
Quartetia
Maesars
Wayward
Matthaws
Moore and McDonald
Maud Wending
Eaming
Caldwell Aton
Niada
Bae
Bob
Abs
Salle
Mtv
Babe Bo
Anton
Boaker Young
Neil Tan
Pantry
Wanda
Aha
Salien
Datecte
Ataliee
Weavers
Len
Harris & Co., Ltd
Rockwood
Chathaw
Onatham Hrooders Vor
Alexander McKenzie
Wellingion Bt
Actas
New Wonderland Theatre
Bay Rooa
Koy
Mari
Laade
Romance of Isinne
Gregory
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