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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 15, 1931

Page

8

Obituary notices list several local deaths in 1991 and earlier

In Nelson Township H R Hunter died January 10 1991 at age 92 11. In Trafalgar Township Catherine Wilson widow of Robert Stark died January 7 1931 in her tenth year. In Isolation Hospital Gordon Buddy Garvin died January 9 1931 at 6 years old. Robertson George Gray memorial note dated January 18 1980 with a family inscription Norman and Jessie recall.

Hunter Nelson Township H.R. Hunter Stark Trafalgar Township Catherine Wilson Robert Stark Garvin Isolation Hospits Gordon Buddy Mia Robert Earl Garvin Larchmount Avenue Toronto Anobertson George Gray Robertson Ufe Norman Jessie

Acton Notes Snow and Meetings Amid Winter Struggles

The town reports eighteen inches of snow, snow plows on the highways, and ongoing winter hardships. Acton Fall Fair plans its annual meeting next Wednesday at Town Hall. A deer was shot near Exquirnly with investigation under way. Winter illnesses strain doctors amid radio cautions. The County Council notes snow fence trials and reflections on work and purpose amid the season.

Acton James Stewart

Car Skid Injures Man in Oakville Crash

A car driven by G Sproule of Hamilton skidded at Watson and Colbourne Streets Oakville and overturned injuring QO A Card of Hamilton. Card was pinned underneath and taken to Hamilton General Hospital after treatment by an Oakville doctor. The driver was not held as icy pavement caused the skid.

G. Sproule McNabb Street Hamilton Watson and Colbourne Oakville Orolock QO. A. Card Main Street Hamilton General Hospital Bproyle Halton Vetorana Brant Inn Dirlington Olihe Brant Tin Management Thorn Dr. Anderson M. P Milton Thos A. Makolock Gan. Draper Poliey Toronto A. A. Robinson Llant.Cal Kelller Mckay Aldant Ontario Command Yo Pleking Aga Onger Canadian Legion

Hot Water Bags for Inflamed Conditions Backed by Medical Opinion

The article extols hot water bags as superior to hot cloths for treating inflammations, noting their long lasting heat and ease of use. Rubber bags are recommended for their reliability and are advised for every family as a ready emergency remedy. A medical writer cites a dramatic case of relief from a fevered patient using a half filled tee bag.

Saya Ling

New Neighbors Stir Louise and Janet Over Welcome

Louise Sevier and Janet discuss new neighbors across the street in a lively, imperfectly transcribed scene. The talk touches on home, a baby carriage with mosquito netting, and plans about Canadian Wootton, while the yard and neighborhood mix with memories of beauty and decay.

Louise Louise Sevier Janet Dante Louie

Maruhachick Mystery in Tokyo After Earthquake

In Ginza Tokyo a long lost heirloom from the Maruhachick family reemerges after the quake. A sealed packet reveals directions to an ancient clay pot in a warehouse. Curious workers uncover large earthenware jars, sparking a tale of restored rumor and curiosity.

America Japan Ginza Tokyo Maruluweht Lints Maruhnecht House Algoma Wold

Hymn of Gate

Two workers threaten with racial slur in crude exchange about a hotel lawn job. The speaker imagines a thousand rooms and the other is allegedly laid out in every room, reflecting hostile language and demeaning intent.

Townbilly of Erin Farm Stock and Implements Auction

Public auction on the Erin farm of Markayodghon at Lot G.W. Concortion 1 Erin on Tuesday January 27 at one o clock. Animals include Clyde mares, cows with calves milking heifers and bullocks. sheep, poultry, grain and hay, implements such as wood binders and cultivators. Household furniture and other items also listed with payment terms cash up to ten dollars and credit terms over that amount. Auctioneer Roy Win hley and clerk O Plank listed with contact.

Markayodghon Erin Erin and Bramoan Crownons Corners Porchuron Eptember Durham Whitny Johny Heffer York Oxford Prout Wood Way Pelter Yyamilton Muwiwey Massey-Huarrin Dlic Muwy-tharria Beutfler Prout & Wood Crown Gang Petrolia Royinl Bank Rockwood Roy Winhley

Be Wary of the Common Cold Its Hidden Dangers

A health note warns the common cold is a serious foe causing hospital beds to fill. It urges prompt care, proper diet, sleep, exercise, breathable clothing, and antiseptic rooms. Contagious germs spread via handkerchiefs. avoid sharing and keep others from catching the cold.

Casiong Bno Cald lWetty Barelay

Auburn and Ada Advocates Clash Over Amusement Arena

Auburn aldermen faced an animated crowd as Albert Andrews and Ada Aristophel urged against a new amusement arena at Auburndale. The audience and abutting residents voiced fierce opposition amid a heated, acrimonious adjournment.

Auburdate Albert Andrews Auburn Ankel Albert Fay Angel Avenues Ada Aristophel Aldermanic Assembly Ada Auburndale Anon Adtermen Auburndala Acta Adviko_ aalvertiser

Turning Point in Ife Shaping Future Choices

An essay on turning points in life stressing how a single decision can determine prosperity or poverty. It argues people often overlook decisive moments and urges using best judgment to influence future outcomes. The piece notes delay can dull the impact of critical choices and emphasizes weighing options carefully.

Natice Province of Ontario R. 1 Milne Davenport Road Toronto Ife Word Mikio

Ditto Receives What From Pie Riddle

A teacher poses a riddle about a mother dividing a pie among four children Jhamile Janoe Holty and Ditto. Clues imply each child receives a different portion. The room swimmer Volog blurts a garbled word stungt suggesting a misread answer.

Jhamile Volog

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