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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 20, 1916
Page
3
Weather disruptions persist with power outages after a line break between Acton and Guelph. Rev W N Hopamald and Nav Mr Huntabis preach. community notices include a recruiting meeting, sewings for the Lelylane test, and an annual agricultural society gathering on January 21.
Mis Freeland died Monday January 10 at her Caledonia home in her 60th year. She was a longtime resident near Ailton and in Acton, described as a devout Christian and valued community member. She was linked to Mrs. Thomas and Thomas Freeland, with funeral plans at Milton. Local Option defeated in Oakville by a small margin. local papers faced criticism for liquor ads and editorial stance.
The Acton Fall Valy annual meeting reported a strong year with 6001.00 in bank interest and full payment of accounts. New directors named include Geo Havill as President and A H Lindsay as Vice President with officers to be elected at the next meeting. A push for improved safety measures and winding up of circuits appears alongside notes on insurance, audits, and preparations for the Ontario Association of Waire meeting in Toronto.
The column lists visits and movements of residents including Mrs W T Htona in Toronto visiting her brother J T Warren, Edith Susith in Toronto, Acton Iriands guests, Torrance Roansmore workers at Atlantis Cley, A McTavish and Wren visiting Ban forth, Sire J Garvin Hirst, Moffat heading to Heantford for a city school staff position, Linton Keanay’s move to Gadarioly mercantile house, Alton Wyant’s LondonOntario training and January talks, J S Deacon leaving for Florida three months, Mrs Mutler from Ingersoll with them, Ajax Cavey purchasing 105 acres in Nayawayeya Township via J A Willoughby, plus Willoughby’s recent farm purchase.
Shrewd buyers are urged to attend Acton’s Great Clothing Sale on Saturday January 22 1916. Purchases save through pre price rise stock and the store offers return fare on every ten dollar purchase. Watch for details of many specials for boys men and grandfathers.
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