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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jan 29, 1919
Page
1
A miscellany from Guelph covers butter scarcity and coal pricing, church activities, and ice cutting trends. Local merchants close early on Saturdays while many motor cars appear on streets. The Balvarion Army War Fund gains 11,600, exceeding the goal by 1,600. Auctioneer I J Kerr to sell cattle at Acton Station Hotel February 8.
A sequence of farm sale listings appears with dates January 30 January 31 and February 13 to 18, detailing exquesing stock and implements at Dublin School and other locations. Military news notes returns from overseas including Pte John Kerr and several wartime letters and updates on soldiers in France and Germany.
JudgeEtat sentences Jamen Harding and Uno Hicks of Georgetown for cattle thefts. Harding gets three years at Kingston. Hicks receives an indeterminate term not less than six months nor more than a year at Harwash prison. The Cola Farm Change hands to Dan McKinnon amid transfer disputes. Acton community locals react positively to arrangements as Donald secures stock and farm implements. Fraternal visits to Toronto and social events highlight Acton life with Initiations, travelogue talks, and veteran gatherings.
A letter from Acton dated January 24 1918 objects to delaying welcomes for returning soldiers and argues for individual home arrivals and local gatherings. The writer claims no notice of any reception committee meeting and defends immediate heartfelt welcomes.
Acton January 27 1919 letter urges clearer funding and planning for soldiers receptions. It questions reception committee makeup and calls for public reports on past efforts and future plans. The writer proposes more heart and community singing to foster fellowship and fraternal spirit.
Neigborhood items note a school concert honoring Mrs Charles A Darby, the Ebenezer Church communion service next Sunday, and a Sunday school reopening after Christmas. Mrs Thomas Easton of Guelph marked her 86th birthday on the old home farm with family. Several locals visit Acton and attend Busy House Club娱乐 events while Frank Day’s return from Halifax is awaited.
Local items report on church debates in Harrington and Oakville, building plans for rink and fair grounds, freight car movements, business changes, and municipal salaries. Notables include J E Yates boot shop sale, Pte A E Givens return, and council officers set for 1919 with salaries and duties.
Acton society pages record numerous visits and guest stays from Toronto Harrin and Georgetown including Mina Neliia Hall Mina Strange Charles Akiss and Captain Robb. Mrs Ensley and Mrs Matthews are noted for health improvements and a death in Acton follows a stroke.
The undersigned has on hand stove and nut coal and asks entern s with Norman Melwood at my factory. Aref John B. MacKenzie.
A Toronto publisher promotes ten local schools offering business shorthand and civil service courses. W. IL-Shaw, president, invites readers to write for a catalogue detailing programs and enrollments.
The Presbyterian Church held its annual meeting announcing receipts of 694.37 for general purposes and 131 for mission work. The treasurer lists Francis Brydon and Board of Managers including John Altken John Bunter Albert McCutcheon Thos Altken and Bentley Wilson. Viola McCutcheon daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh McCutcheon died after illness with funeral services at Churchill Cemetery.
Mr Comfort Rostellapent visited last week in Vondoy and Woodsteck with Miast Campbell of Glenwiliams hosting on Sunday. Mrs Tait of Parry Found visited her parents Mr and Mrs rank Linnle. Mr A Campbell ill and not improving. Services held in Methodist and Presbyterian Churches after month long closure due to illness. Mr August Bundlohana returned home from four weeks in the States with relatives.
In medium and dark colors the catalog lists prays browns and neatly patterned tweeds with Society Brand models. Sizes range from 35 to 44 across both lines.
Three Burlington soldiers Pte Arthur Smith Te E Victor Gilbert and Sgt Geo Graham have returned home. A Beach motor bus was struck by a freight train at Head Road injuring several. J Arthur Lindley found a pansy and tulips began to appear. Hospital wing construction progresses toward June occupation. Gymnasium building preliminary work starts with a planned rush to completion. Monday morning intruders tried to break into Klainka's Gour age but were scared off by Cop Inn who guards the office.
Pte Aidney Kirkpatrick received his discharge. Pte Hiewart Wright arrived from Trunca after a week staying at home unex pectedly. Mrs Thomas Gowdy and Miss Gowdy of Gualph visited Mr Wim Gowdy. Mrs Hoy Choates of Brampton visited at her mother Mrs Jill McDowell. The Junior Storie dance set for Thursday February 7 to support the Returned Wotalere Fund. Ed His family plan moving to Georgetown for work convenience. Limehouse residents regret relocation. BorgG McDowell arrived from Overseas to warm welcome. Willie McDonald Arthur and Hutchie Benton narrowly escaped drowning at the pond when skating Saturday. rescued promptly.
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