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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 08, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary text recounts Ontario and Dominion debates on peat fuel, labour reform, prohibition, and economic policy. It references Acton, Toronto, Guelph, Windsor, Brantford, London, and key figures discussing arbitration, eight hour work, and public holidays. Names and places appear amid partial sentences and quoted speeches.
Ontario municipalities voted on Local Option barroom repeal on Monday with broad support. Of 18 places polling returned, all but one reported majorities in favor, though some towns saw narrow margins. The result raises questions about legality and future enforcement as officials assess the mixed outcomes.
An annual Christmas program by Know Church Sunday School youths featured recitations by Violet Goulatte and others, a blue overalls parade by boys, and a dramatic dialogue. Rav J. O. Wilson assisted, diplomas were awarded for scripture and catechism memorization, and the event ended with the National Anthem and festive treats.
In a tense municipal election on Monday Waquasing Miape Heeve Wrigglee VEW changes in the county council saw Neave Wrigglewaorth defeat Dapaty-Weeva Coxe. Joa led the councillors with 608 votes. other top finishes included Wengglenworth 11 and Marsh for Relveship. Deputy-leve George Haier and Mayor Harm Carter faced strong opposition. Carter was re elected by a slim margin after attempting to stay out of the campaign.
A church annual meeting summary reports enrollment 210 with 113 average weekly attendance. Morning service attendance averaged 61, violent incidents totaled 471, and total school funds reached 190 thousand with various designated gifts. The 28th annual election named a superintendent. financial allocations included education and Sunday School support.
The Ontario Museum, housed with the Provincial Government and the University, will open shortly after the year’s turn. It features Egyptian and Nubian artifacts, Roman and Mayan relics, medieval armor, and displays on ethnology, rocks, fossils, and early weapons, highlighting humanity’s technological progress and cultural contrasts.
Fragmented OCR notes report Mary Waddell returning to Toronto suburbs for a Sunday visit at a hotel. Blue Mountain School will delay opening until after a staff event led by Mise Moore including a hands-on activity. Christina and New Year’s travel with parents is noted. A church group and literary society events are mentioned with attendees.
A curious piece notes a horse named Dobbin guiding a lamp test in the Hydro Electric garage while a Toronto story reports four cures of leprosy at the Canso Leper Colony in Tracedio. It also mentions Dr. Montismmbert claiming progress, and an odd account of Indians learning shorthand to read the Bible.
A damaged OCR fragment recounts a Calgary preacher’s tale about a beggar’s descent and changing clothes, ending with a shocked reaction as the storyteller describes the man’s decline and “Saturday Night” reference.
A fragmentary account describes an oath ceremony in Vancouver with a witness named Mab Quaus. A White man’s tongue was severed by a Chinaman after the oath, then a crowd of parsons and clergy gathered as the court opened with a prayer.
The town council elected new members including Campbell, Carton, Hutcheon, Job, Moffatache, and Wheeler. Village leaders Campbellville De. Carbart and others were selected by automation. The text references habitual local parlance and notes a new era with cures for common ills.
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