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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

2

Married Newton McLachlan-Al Motha in December 1917

Births marriages and deaths notes list a wedding when Rev. A J McLachlan presided, Mervyn McLachlan of Kitchener married to Tana, and McLean Hudgenly ceremony at Guelph in 101K with William Alexander McLean earlier, plus Kennedy union in Urin Township January 1911.

Newton-Mclachlan AL Motha Iat Onde Ariinaby JA. McLachlan M.A Mervyn Won Kitchener Tana AL McLachlans McLean—~Hudgenly Guelph Wiliam Alexander McLean Kennedy Hunan Hughson Pelos Ruchael Kennedy

The Arion Tree Press Thursday January 17 2918

A historical issue notes a Thursday date for Arion Tree Press events or listings. It highlights a publishing occasion or edition from that day, with potential author notices and program details.

Ontario editorial notes on 1917 vote and wartime policy

The article reviews December 1 1917 election figures for Dr W O Gregory and notes a penalty for low vote totals. It discusses farm tractors for soldiers training schools, education and Canadian Marine queries, Oakville leadership, Ontario farming needs, Burlington municipal friction, and a Food Controller appeal amid global food shortages.

House of Commons W. O. Gregory Gregory Terao

Acton Council reorganizes with new committees and auditors

The 1918 Acton Municipal Council holds organizational meeting. New standing committees are named with Keaney as chair of Fire and Light and Woodhall on several panels. Geo Havill and HM McDonald are appointed auditors for the treasurer, school board, and library. Council plans alternating Monday meetings and suggests hydro power curtailment pending normal supply.

Acton Steeve Klytste Kenney Woodhall Fallawa Winandl W. 1.Keaney Roeve Hyidu C. Woodhall Heeve W. 1. Keaney AL Tienderoo Stn Wales D. A. Vendermen Geo. Marber Town Hall Chatman Geo. Harber Geore Barber Chairan D. A. Henderson W. St Kennon Mfniicipal Council Rvamt Mmeanin Geo. Havill HM. McDonald Beln Fininca Committee Hydro Commission Mih Street Beardmore & Co W.H. Storey & Son Ryder & Mowat Ikas

Wartime Letters and Local News from Kingston and Area

Local reports note Pte Robert Armstrong visiting Bridgeport convalescent camp friends and wartime casualties. Mentions of wounded, medals awarded, and officers like Brigadier General Harrison. The piece cites hospital records, widows, retirements, and newspaper merger talks reflecting wartime strain on printing costs.

Robert Armstrong Bridgeport Canada Miliary Hospitals Commission Thia Itout Lindday Sutherland France England Seth. Polkinghorne G. J. Polkinghorne Limehouse Rev Pharlea Drew Gualph Trinity Collex Toronto Guelph Mir Drow Hamoe St. Alban'a Acton Erfulu Gunner Draw Birs Truaim'sa Winatantry Eudton Canadul--Yonkgra Clarence Gordon Nelson Gordon Gordon da Tran Texas Hieronize Arthur Noxera William Johnstone Meu John Hoyer Strabane Mire Rogers Ulster

Acton Horticultural Society Formed With 100 Members

A well attended Acton meeting in the Council Chamber organized a Horticultural Society. 105 signatures were gathered and $1 dues paid. Officers elected include President William White and two vice presidents G H Brown and B H Moore. Directors include Lawrence William, N P Moore, J Cameron, and others. Committee discussed improving town surroundings and enacting protections for shade trees. Plans for seed and plant sharing were made. Murray McDonald elected Secretary-Treasurer.

Council Acton Willam White Tnd G. H. Brown Bira Moore Auditora John Cameron N. ¥. Moore Lawrence Williartin P. Moore Unwin Heary Lauer Geo. Mann D. T. McTaviah Alan Lauretta Gray Mias Martha Gqrmham Mra. Ba. Gamtte Alma Huardary Afr Murray McDonald New Society

Letter from Gault te Marie and Soldier's Wife Voices

A Canadian citizen with Algoma Steel details writes about the city’s population and large employers, noting wages, pulp and paper mill output, and local industry. A soldier’s wife responds to gossip about spouses of soldiers, defending patriotism and condemning unmanned rumors.

Halton Orange Lodge elects officers for 1918 at Acton meeting

Representatives from the Orange Lodges in Hornby District met in Acton I. O. L. for their annual session last Tuesday. Officers elected include W M John Lawlor Stewart town D D Bi Alex Donald Acton D Rec Soc Jacob Nowell Milton Win Sec George Martin Georgetown Treasurer Geo Thompson George town Captain J J Hassant Acton D of C Gos Hillyer Milton Lecturer A L Chambers Milton Installing Officer P D Munter Chambers Minan The next annual meeting will be held in Milton.

Orange Lodges Hornby Acton I. 0. L W. M John Lawlor Stewarttown Alex. Donald Acton Jacob Nowell Milton D. Win George Martin Georgetown Quo. Thompson Georgetawn Chaptain J. J. Hassant C.—Gos Hillyer A. L. Chambers P. D. Munter Chambers Minan

Severe weekend storm halts deliveries and travel

The weekend storm was the worst in years, tying up traffic and delaying mail. No team routes paused from Sunday morning to Monday evening until highways reopened. Tyroute Suburbanine opened by Monday afternoon. Mail service suspended since Friday. carrier failed reaching Actos Monday. Emily Young and M A Murray noted in town during the week.

teamMc Hutunday Actos Emily Young Urin Bur M. A. Murray

Rink Patrons Help Fund Local Women’s League

The Okating rink saw strong attendance last week except for Saturdays blizzard. Druminee’s neck Club donated 94.05 from proceeds of summer outings to the Women’s Patriotic League amid coal shortages. An anniversary at the Thaptlat Church is set for Sunday January 20 with Prof A L McCrimmon to preach. Mina Clara Speight of New York visits her parents in town.

Okating Durin Druminee Sneck Women's Patriatic League Pup- No Neue Hunday A. L. McCrimmon M. A. Lild MacSfaster University Toronto Eventirg Minas Clara Speight New York Heralt

Clearing Auction Sale in Esquel ing

Auction notice for a farm sale in Esquealing two miles north of Acton on Friday January 25, 1018 at 1 PM. The list includes Percheron horses, cattle and calves, sheep, hogs, harnesses, seeds, tools, and farm machinery with terms of sale and credit options. Auctioneers are R. J. Kerr and W. K. Graham, Acton.

Auction Sale of Surplus Stock in Esqueaing Township

Public auction announced by R. Kerr for Wesley Murray at lot 31 Int line Esqueding three miles west of Acton on January 31, 1918 at 1 pm. Sale includes cattle cows bulls calves pigs sheep hay oats grain and dairy equipment with cash terms under $10 and 13 months credit over that. No reserve on the proprietor’s farm.

Wesley Murray Oil Intline Acton Rod Helfer York Young York Timothy Hay Musmey-Harris Kerr Wol Graham

Burplus Auction Sale by Warne Bros One O Clock Sharp

Public auction on Thursday February 7 1918 by Warne Bros listing horses cattle sheep hogs and farm produce. Items include multiple cows heifers steers calves yearlings hogs and two york sows with due dates, hay corn wheat oats millet vegetables and groceries. Terms: cash under 10 dollars. over 10 credit with joint notes and 10 percent discount for cash. Auctioneer R J Kerr with A. Graham listed. contact through phone 36.

Warne Bros Lerin Clyde Duc Greg Helfer Jersey Helfer Hed Bilver York Wedalter

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