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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1917
Page
2
The Foer Panes editorial note thanks readers for continued support as 100 plus weekly papers raise prices due to economic pressures. Despite higher costs, most subscribers will pay a penny more per week to keep their home paper, with few cancellations reported. Editor H P Moone expresses gratitude for loyal readers.
Editorial notes discuss Canada's war contribution and Canada’s manhood enrollment, then move to Ontario temperance politics. It highlights Liberal Party influence on Prohibition, a conference in Ottawa, and calls for cross party unity to advance measures.
The Halton Conservative Association met in Milton last Tuesday with strong turnout though rail service was disrupted. Speakers included Dr. A. W. Nixon M. P. and others. officers were re elected. roads were described as blocked making mail and travel difficult.
A large audience attended the Halton armories ceremony for the 14th Talton battalion. Royal colors were presented by Mrs Smith and Mrs Mortimer as officers and veterans stood guard and the band played God Save the King. The battalion soon left for overseas duty, with officials praising the men and noting the supportive turnout from Acton and Dufferin counties.
Military notes list promotions and postings including Thon to Lance Corp in 164th Battalion, Perry promoted and Latoon and Drobbie in 104th, plus Sgt Scarrow's return from Hernitan hospital after pleurisy. Also obituary notice for Private Siamen Stanley Heid and warnings to the Reid family.
Clearing sale of cattle and cows at a rural auction near Eri Village. Listings mention many names and locations with limited readable details due to OCR mess.
Private Geo H Lantz of the 68th Battalion returned from overseas to Acton after being wounded at the front. He praised Captain McNair, who was killed, and thanked the Cross Society. A gold watch was presented by the Council and citizens. Local officials and residents lauded his service, while music and speeches marked the reception.
Br and Bim Tt L Gregory attended the Motion Picture Rally in Toronto on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs G Kalsar and Master Gilford of Toronto are visiting at Campball a. James Snyder has been slowly recovering from illness. Mr J Barber, confined to his room for weeks, plans to be around the house again. Mrs Worden was summoned to Monticello to see her seriously ill father and learned her brother Rod died at Milton.
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