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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 01, 1919
Page
3
Readable items describe Acton and Milton happenings from late December. Reports mention influenza effects, municipal meetings, school and church news, plus Christmas scenes, sleighing, and local entertainment. Notable items include holiday weather, charitable moves, and civic concerns in Acton and Milton.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs Amelia Murray wife of Andrew Murray Sr after a brief illness. She was aged thirty three and survived by five daughters and four sons with grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist Church and the funeral was conducted by Pastor W. W. James. Her brother Mr Thomas Ryder also died recently.
Auction notices list sales of farm stock and implements belonging to the late Wilbert Awnrey with auctions on January 7 and January 16 and follow-up sales on January 23. Separate listings include property for Robert Pinh er and WML Irip with multiple locations and organizers Kerr and Acton.
A flurry of visiting relatives and friends fills Acton as Toronto Guelph and Windsor residents spend Christmas and New Year with local families. Notables include Mr and Mrs W B Prick Toronto. Miss Clara. Mrs H E McKerrichon Toronto. Mr D D Christie Guelph. Mr and Mrs William Mainprize Tampton. Mr and Mrs Croft Park Ave. and many others returning for festive gatherings and church events.
A WWI era letter from Mons Jorian written in Belgium on November 20 recounts Allied entry into a historic city, and reports on destruction in Valenciennes and Lens. He notes marching to the Rhine as part of the occupation army and expresses eagerness to return to Canada, urging the Dominion government to bring troops home soon.
Militia items from Acton report Edwin Barnes visiting Exhibition Camp Toronto during holidays and Gunner A M Smith going to Toledo for New Year with friends. Milston Sergi W Burrows enlists since 1914. Christman greetings sent to Corp Sheldon Moyer in England. Officer Cripps of Acton connected to Cleveland tale of recovery and demobilization. Book review highlights The Cow Puncher by Canadian author Robert J. C. Stead, published by Musson Co. Limited Toronto priced $1.00. Acton Free Library book committee chose a copy.
The piece argues many ignore practical savings for hard times. It warns rainy days are certain yet timing is uncertain. Wise people prepare whenever they can, resisting delays from optimistic forecasts.
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