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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 13, 1916

Page

3

Fragmentary notice on trade and forwarding services

Fragmented OCR text outlines a commerce related notice mentioning Union, Pool and Wellington and a warehouse or facility in Willocomby Y Warns Hein Apectaslad Georgetuwe. It references turning funds and translating business, with vague terms about selling or changing, and correspondence options.

Uniton Pool Wellington Wale Cutoloniuc Willocombyy Hein Apectaslad Georgetuwe

Local Notices Return Quiet Despite Odd Anecdotes

Brief local items from Acton noting January thaws ahead, a board of education meeting next Wednesday, sermons in Knox Church, election tax issues in Bridgburg, and a mix of community happenings. Also reports on a windmill accident, a bylaw quashed in Georgetown, upcoming lectures by Archdeacon Davidson, and routine school and church events.

Acton Board of Edocation Savan Waloake EA. Earchman Vanheck Abla Sermona Knox Hunday Cotea Mtoe Agorgstown Bona of England King Edwant Hotel Quelph Wolclock Tuaia Sharif Haptidt Church C. J. Cans Gian Tha Minaion Rooms Toronto Toronto. —Reavesloc Duaylare and Councillor” Uso B. Mann Bridgaburg Menry Wilson Fs- Qussing Aly Uttara Plga Tha Houssa Hand of Health Halton Fire Insurance Company Haven C. P Forgua Thomaydrifin Borgus Georgetown Qol Kilner John BR. Bacher Oscodo’ Mall Foronto Mannicipal Council Vela Ioan Loma Candon Onder Wade London Paris Archdeacon Davidson Qualph Parla Arab- Weason Brampton Vete Ste. Davidson Vaymor Fret Shaw Daly

Down Go Hydro Rate In Local Utilities Update

Local notices report a municipal act resulting in reduced power and fighting rate changes. The article notes a three cent stamp in use and includes community letters, quilters’ event, a bakery purchase, church services, a road accident, and a family visit by Albertans, with a wedding in Acton and plans for a honeymoon tour.

Acton Yoonia T. Wool Quetph Alwaya Hyrids Lottera Hla Bon Bandaman Ta Hynde White Belgium Woman's Institute B.C. Bussell D.C. Russell Grasar T. Bratham & Hois Knox Church Mr. Wilson Methodist Church Sarvica Variday Avison Iiediacouras Thomas Btoroy H.C. Stevens Alecare Donalda Maclutyra McLean Cure Othara Grahan McDonalids Moséra George Victor Campball Dayaland Allorte Grands Im Acton Vielily Thomas Campbell Naval Exchange Motel Mmm Main Etrosta Ranthar John Walter Park Avenue North Dakota Washington State Alberts Moira Victor Aidan Hie Ranch Campbell Walter Santtarium Watters ‘Park Poona Georgetowt Stayner Collingwood North Thavidson Siowe Mra Davideon Davidson

Obituary of John Gonton a Gordon Wall pioneer family

John Gonton of Gordon Wall died at Victoria Hospital Edmonton after an operation for intestinal trouble. He lived on the homestead near Salny River before moving to Maldatons Bask where he prospered with a 220 acre farm. He married Miss Ann Cameron and left four children. Friends from Ontario and Manitoba share memories of his integrity, religious faith, and community service, with a funeral at Edmonton and burial there.

Youn Gouri Ohn Gonton John Cogdlou Gordon Wall Alg Clareldye Wiilah Mannocke Buen Holool Jooatoss Pascal Victoria Hospital Edmonton Garon Wave Lona Wae Maddiano Wit Alto Yinaur Tonla Mra. Unedon Glitor Ray Malcalla Gonton A.C. Hillott Wara Bla Hedslda Mr. Ganton Homoatead Hare Salny River Mercantiio Misa Annia Cameron Winnipeg Tro Acre Str. J Warren Voronto Hia Moat Loyloul John Orden Mattara Calvea Doge Tne Rother Wwe Hin Auccone Lila Canada Saskatoon Blaidstong Bunk Rachel Prateio John Colnia Ostals John Conlon John Goniow Bedeliio Sf Erlend Mali

Have You Weak Lungs Do Coldowetile on Your Heat

Do coldowetile on your heat or in your bronchial tubes. Do Songlie any of or are you subject to throat troubles such troubles should have immediate treatment with the more curative powers of Scott's Wuullow. Bott's Hmulalon contains cod liver oil which strengthens the blood and soothes the throat. You can get it at any drug store.

Scott Bott

Leslie's Bchool Officers Listed for Reorganization Meeting

Thursday evening meeting of the Leslie's Bchool notes officers elected for the coming year. Names include President Alex Thompson Vice President Chay Allan Treasurer O Thompson Secretary Miss Town key Thompson Assistant Organist Mrs J Allan and Mr J E Pearson Literary Committee M rs Ethel Hold Kathlaos Allan Vera Orippa and Meuure J McArthur C Thompson and Wo West Guard Monitors Mr Geo Halloway Leapers Ware John Allan and Tug Rohit received thanks for the retiring President Mr FD West.

Dun Greenock Alex Thompson Pearen Chay Allan Hoorstary Mins McDonald Avslatant Ouand B.D. Woat Monltar Geo. Halloway Dear-Leepera John Allan Tugh Rohit FD. West

Arrival of Abyssan Coastside Visitors Described

An account from Mrs. Wornea Tromiottip in With the Gods depicts a lavish arrival off Afria near Ajorra Leonoa. Native hosts appear decently dressed while some onlookers display exotic attire and jewelry, mingling with ship guests as the aristocrats of Sar Loane trade merchants stand by.

Faehlene Afries Africas Ajorra Leonoa Mra Wornea Plano Sar’ Loane

College President Advises Students on College Life

A wise college president urges new students to follow preparatory school rules, build on the school’s momentum, observe peers, and deliberately shape their future rather than rushing into freedom. The guidance emphasizes self-control, responsibility, and thoughtful growth during the collegiate year.

Wppar Clase Collega Ife

A Curious Funeral Ceremony

Fragmented prose describes a funeral scene with a convulsed tale of Alaric the consiuror and a river change. It mentions burying prisoners and a punished fate amid a story about a naturalist observer and a pocketed document.

Cracked Wall Panics Tenants in Odd Medan Scene

In a confusing scene a prospective tenant walks through a building at Medan, notices a cracked wall and a hastily spoken warning from a janitor. The exchange hints at tense property conditions and uncertain safety.

Fragmented OCR note on a teaching figure and values

A garbled historical OCR fragment mentions Charles Lnswood and a discussion on education value and cost. It hints at a valuation of a teacher and a Towen related topic but lacks clear facts or context.

Local Notables and Travel Notes From Hamilton Area

A collage of short notices lists residents of Guelph, Hamilton, and nearby towns traveling to Toronto, London, Acton, and Ottawa for visits, holidays, and family events. It names Mra. N. C. McLam, Mr. Honderedu MP, Mrs. J. Matthews, Mrs. Bymon, and many others, plus local officials and a new Halton district representative W. F. Birong.

Maa Lattle Bpeight Apond Toroante Mra N.C. McLam Randa London Aymer Detroit Samos Carnahan Acton Naanyuwoya T. T. Moore Alles Mao Toronto Borgt A. Degden 12Th Battalion Guelph Bunder and Villa James Matthews Oato Cox Bir Straw Mauda Hamilton Mian Vlorence Hoote Mr. CO. Croag Litelicus Aula Mantt Heron Lottie Mason Allie Kirk Pearl Lowry Vislting Kerr Trav J. W. BeLeod Pittabung Bilao Margaret Rusasall Abe John Tunsall New York de. Stursell Nany Starlam and Hospital E. H. Cleaver Buslington Guxatto Halton W.F. Birong Logs H. St. Hara Alsence Strong Waterloo County Hile Callege Darlington Garotta

Municipal War Charities Report Urges Timely Funds Transfer

Reading OCR shows a list of towns including Oakville Milton Hurllngtons Nasaagaweya Kaquaaing Trafalgar with a total payments figure of 575 and 830,448.71 for the Canadian Patriotic Fund and Canadian Red Cross. Nelson township contributed none to ambulance and Tad Cros supplies. Committees urge municipalities to complete their castvation and forward to county transfer, Mr. Hutcheon, promptly so remaining unpaid funds and balance can be distributed to the proper sources.

Qeongatowraotan Oakville Milton Nasaagaweya Kaquaaing Trafalgar Nalaoie Nelson Township Totair Tad Cros Hutcheon

Fragmented Public Letter on Charity and Faith

A garbled historical notice discusses charity and moral faults with references to Lincoln and Christian virtue. The text is obscured, mixing phrases about mercy, knowledge, and church healing, with broken words and distorted names.

Pinkham’s Compound Promises Cure for Women’s Ills

An old letter from Lynn Massachusetts urges women to consult Pinkham’s Compound as a remedy for menstrual and reproductive ailments. The writer, 90 years old and weighing 107 pounds, claims the product helped others who suffered before considering surgery, urging readers to seek the remedy before operations.

Italy Pinkham Ratory Lynn Masa Huyave Pinkbar Milwaukee ‘Ave East Ds Catrolt Bellevue Haling Kent Wyle

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