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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Feb 24, 1916
Page
4
Warns for antec in Halton Peel and Wellington with 00 farms for sale of every size. Catalogue available or if you wish to sell by exchange write. Facilities for trading business to complete satisfaction. Correspondence solicited. By A Willoughton, Cow Town Nellinn Speclatlae Geornetown.
Community notes report council actions, weather effects, and local events in Georgetown. Mentions include road and lamp street matters, a charity ball, school salaries, taxes, court sentences, church anniversaries, and wartime cost concerns with references to residents, churches, and local officials.
Local report from Oajoolo Hall details Trafalgar Township Council's unseating amid election turmoil. Power outages, inspections of the transformer, and a tribute gift to Major W. Paton mark a tense period as officials navigate disruptions and community concerns.
The Kings Unferlies Willelade the Church Choir and the Hunday Hohool Orchestra hosted a musical and literary program in the Matho diat school room for the 7th Wallop-Dufferin Wattallon soldiers. Major Brown, Kennedy and Vaughan spoke on duty and patriotism while Mr Avison and others received cordial welcomes.
A double wedding report from Actos and Collingwood details Mary L Mc Tavish and Velina Ylla Mann nuptials. Mary L wore navy and carried white blooms. Velina Ylla wore travel attire. Dr W T Burt hosted the second reception and a later move to Collingwood is planned.
A compilation of social updates lists visits and greetings among residents and friends. Notables include Mayor Nelson planning a Thursday stop, Mrs Kennedy visiting Toronto, and many others from Acton, Toronto, Bilton, and Georgetown visiting towns, with health notes and family events. A Band of the Third Reserve Battalion reports from Band Kamp Kent England, plus local township council actions and community notices on roadways, church services, and bereavements.
The Literary Society organized last January holds a debate Tuesday evening on whether telephones benefit farmers more than rural mail. Announcements list members Hey Vaonatter Langs Negative Susart Lowrie and Wor McDonald. Various social visits and arrivals are noted, including Mrs Aynes Bhortill visiting Miss Marl Molinary and Mr Arthur Spoat spending time in Toronto.
YOUTH in demand as three early morning calls arrive at Hood offices in Toronto. The messages offer free work and request responses. A fourth letter suggests a push to prepare and write to a listed address at 398 Yonge Street.
Our expert returns from New York with the latest styles shown by leading tailors worn by smart dressers. Individuality tailored to your measurements with preferred trimmings. Due to material shortages place orders early. Expert available at our store every Wednesday afternoon this season.
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