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Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jan 17, 1918

Page

3

Acton Fall Fair Meeting Amid Frosted Roads

Sunbeam notes from Acton report sugar price easing amid scarce transport. Acton Fall Fair annual meeting set at town hall this afternoon. Roads blocked by a fifty mile gale and heavy snow hinder travel, yet papers reach readers regularly. Community urged to conserve waste, boost farming, and support local merchants during harsh winter conditions.

Acton Town Hall Clizen Guelph B. A. Harrie The Burlington Gazette Burlington Water Communnion Thomann Bomneguillota All Street Andrew Murray Spector Wau Berlin Germany Canada Gordon Harvey Misa Ailcla O'Brien Christman Normal School Mia Dora Harvey Duchess of Devonshire Parliament British Columbia New Westminster Erin Township Hoave Alex. McKinnon Jos. Millay Georgy Hryan Wesley Jessop BR. W. Turzwell Millay E. Beswick ActonceAmong H. 4. Holmes G. Tv. FL Br. J Mr. Macdonald Malcolm McCalum Norval Inspector Hallinwall Humane Society McCallum

Knox Church Anniversary Yearning for a Strong Start

The Knox Church annual congregational meeting is set for Thursday evening with an anniversary sermon on Sunday January 27 by Deacon Hlal of Queteh. Activities include generous welcomes and a focus on orderly budgeting and planning for the year ahead.

Montreal January Message on Loyalty to Law

A fragmented unsigned text urges acceptance of the Military Service Act and conformity to the law. It emphasizes sacrifice as a duty and calls on men to avoid fear of persecution while honoring the nation and authorities. The tone advocates quiet compliance and moral encouragement for relatives and peers.

Montreal

Social and Personal Notices From Acton Area

A collage of social items lists visits and movements of residents including Geo Water and Mrs James of Hamlet, Harry G Stevens of Toronto, Mina Margu cels Hymon in Toronto, Mrs Gordon Hayward and Mas Lena of Toronto, and Rev Bather Dayl at a burial in Arthur. Mentions Willam Lel wintering in Church Street, Miss Laura Wilen’s travel plans, Mr W J Carnahan of Holland Manitoba visiting Acton, and M L Sexamith BL A LAD invited as pastor of Oakville Methodist Church. Also notes Laurio Coloan, now hospital superintendent in Medicine Hat, Alberta, and engagements for Lilian Irene to Gunner Bryden C Wood.

M Slater Lava Geo. Wrater Mra. James Hamlet Coidon Hayward Mas da Lena Poronto W. J. Wordon W. J. Carnahan Holland Man David Carnahan Acton Mev M. EL Sexamith Wietna Joy W. HL Simith Methodiat Oakville Mer Stew J. McLaushup D. A. Ifander Wou J. Tuawaon Guelph Misa “Lauri Coloan J. J. Wood Sydney Australia

Weat Enders Lose to Mockwood Village Team in Guelph

The Weat Enders hockey team from Guelph visited Mockwood last Thursday to play the village team and were defeated by a score of four to one. The story notes players and crowd mood, with comments on local farming prices and efforts to boost turnout.

Weat Enders Guelph Mockwood

After Storm Roads Affected Local Farm Work Described

Farmers labored from seven in the morning until four in the afternoon molding the road after the big storm between Speyside and Acton. The strain improved road comfort in time though many routes remained tough for churchgoers and travelers. Residents recalled a harsh autumn weekend.

Speyside Acton

Local notes recount war era happenings and town woes

Pw Arthur Mayes returns as turnkey then moves to Alton to start a business. Public school reopened before Christmas as frost damaged boiler. Food shortage severe with high prices and limited supply. Rummage sale planned by O D E. Judge Elliott busy with Division Court Circuit. Dr Howard Harrison, Milton alum, recently returned from England after WWI service. Mr and Mrs Sam Ellarrop head to St Petersburg Florida for winter. G T 2 line service cut to two trains causing inconvenience. Red Cross conducts a wind campaign for soldiers’ comforts. latest effort raises over £00 in donations.

Knox Knox Church I Ofetock Dev. de Hlal Queteh Wil Dee Miluadr Aston Gwin Hoy Rohold Toronto Acton Youn Peoptota Guild Knox Cherep Atry Zlenuiin Alatunt Mary Elizabeth Gray Omy Sumer Sucka Mira Gray Cloulay McTavish Mim Street J. A. Smith Martin Gollan a_l Hyuar Montreal Harvey Lanaon Moore Nicklin Martin The Globe Court Street Jack Prout Joseph’s St Alban’s Church Baptist Church Barrister McLean Guelph W. A. McLean McLean Y. Bcc. A John A. Mowat Suffolk Street Uuldtara Mr. McLean Ayr Waterloo County Donald McLean Wait Quelph Grand Trunk Taranto Electria Buy Grand ‘Trunk Toron Tta Guelply Arthur Mayes W. It Alton O.D. E Judge Elliott Division Court Howard Harrison Milton Daniel Hardaon England Hoe Europe

Statham Bakery Taken Over by M. Edwards & Co

M Edwards and Co announce the purchase of the Statham Bakery in Acton formerly run by W Woodcock since May. The business will continue on its proven lines offering white and brown bread and buns, with plans to add cakes. Orders appreciated from Church Street Acton.

Statham W. Woodcock Acton M. Edwards & Co

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