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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 03, 1919

Page

6

Obituary notices from Ontario deaths in 1919

Lydia Hutlin widow of James Hutlin dies at 82 in Clair Ontario on June 30 1919. David Stolen resident of Noassagawoya dies at Guelph General Hospital in his 66nd year on June 30 1919. Elizabeth Glen Johnston wife of Bamunl Johnston dies at Toronto General Hospital on June 29 1919 in her 74th year.

Hutlin HL Clair Mich Lydia James Hutlin Soles Guelph General Hospital David Stolen Noassagawoya Johnneton Hunday Tavillion Toronto Moepital Elizabeth Glen Wif Bamunl Johnston

Arton Sree Press Thuisday July 3 1913

The Arton Sree Press reports events and notices from July 3 1913 with local notices, brief items, and community updates. The page highlights civic happenings, small notices, and early 1913 community life.

the Arton Sree Press Thuisday

Local July notes and community updates

July items from Acton and district report crops improving in Erin Township and Neepewa, with hay yields praised. Acton L C L plans July 13 Fergus parade with Dog Scouts Band. Local property purchases noted on Neardmore Crescent. Erin Sunday School convention at Mimosa church. Dominion Day holiday shifted midweek for shops. Milton shelter donations cost revised to 76 dollars. Milton school principals change to Biadee High School. Acton church services July 6 led by Rev Moyer. Knox Church ladies held a successful fundraiser shower for Mrs Fred Wright. Buy-at-Home Campaign praised by local citizen and editorials urged for broad adoption.

Knox Church Fred Wright Acton

Fine Cattle of Halton County Praised by Shorthorn Breeders

Halton County cattle quality draws thirty Shorthorn breeders from Bruce and surrounding areas to tour local herds. Visitors include Mr. Scott of Port Elgin and Mr. Howe of Alberta. County exportability rose to 16 percent last March, with recent surveys showing scrub bulls still common. Despite progress, breeders acknowledge pedigrees alone cannot guarantee profitability and urge continued breeding refinement to boost exports and local prosperity.

Halles N. C. MacKay Bruce County Mr. Scott Port Elgin Howe Alberta Amos Broa Moffat Pettit Bros Burington Eatherwood D Bullington A. G. Farrow Oakville H. Mitchell Nelson Shortbury Hinlton Toronto Halton Department of Agriculture Burlington Halton County

A Church Year of Kine Progress Meeting at Methodist Church

The annual congregational meeting of the Methodist Church last Thursday evening featured a banquet, a program by the Sunday School Orchestra, and reports showing financial prosperity. Treasurer A T Brown announced envelope fund receipts of 1263.43 with 71.93 on hand, and Trustee Board receipts of 1040.68 with 469.00 on hand plus a 100.00 bequest. The board planned to pay 3200.00 of the Parsonage debt, opened an Epworth League Pipe Organ Trust Fund, and praised Missionary Society activity. Numerous officers reported strong year gains in membership, finances, and church programs, with final remarks from Rev. H P Moore and other leaders.

Methodist Church L BL Moyer Yarlorn Oficcra A. T. Brown Boant FP. Boore Kelly Grien Moore Epworth League Pipa League A.T. Brown Woman's Missionary Society Mrr. J. Cheater Muntathews James Moore Ladies’ al Roy Brown Biss Edith Dennis Epworth Léagie Mies Speight Xepantnd N. F. Moors William Williams Nell McNabb Athletica H. P. Moore N. P. McLain St J. Kerr T. N. Brown A. E. Nicklin R H H. Wansbrough C. E. Bailey James Matthews Misa Lestle Misa Clare E. Moore Mr. Moyer

Acton Soldiers Return Home Amid Welcomes

Local soldiers from Acton arrive home from France and Greece to warm welcomes. Pte Drnstow, Pte Wirstbrook, Motor Driver Waldie, and Pte Wilson return with stories of battles and recovery. A letter thanks residents for support, and W. J. Campbell Limited in Norval is incorporated with $40,000 capital to enter grain buying and planting business.

W. J. Campbell Ontario Norgal

Town and Country Neighbors Report Local Building Plans

Neighborhood notes detail a pavilion project for Menara and W A Simbbrook at Wiek summer home Cripps Hroa and concerns over Acton's waterworks capacity. Daughters of the Empire plan a July 16 garden party at Mr. MoaMichael’s Martin Street residence. Old shingles are dismantled for new dwellings. J C Willmott of Toronto visits town. A McDuffe buys a Postville farm for 10000 and buys Alex Wilmott’s Milton area farm for 12000. James Bowman plans a dwelling on Martin Street. Town Council installs new wagged scales at the rear of Town Hall. Rev I A P Chadwick and son Fred hosted by Police Magistrate Cloo at Helormer.

Menara John W. A. Simbbrook Wiek Cripps Hroa Lovets Acton Hiera Daughters of the Empire MoaMichael Martin Street Bome J. C. Willmott Toronto A. McDuffe Postville Victoria J. C Fred Cloo Helormer

Local notices from Acton and surrounding areas

Readers recall weeks with friends at Cornhin and Elfrida, church events at Brick Church and Acton, and hospital visits. A large turnout at the Methodical Church service featured Rev. Moyer and pastoral duties. Farmers report haying and a thriving crop, while a Sunday School picnic showcased races and contests led by Miss Loto Moore and Miss McClung. A pet lamb of Miss Lottie Mogre charmed attendees.

Rosevear Utila Jean Torento Ephraim Moore Laura Sprow Mughle Mille Vrankla Mobertaon Tona Wallace Viorm Bayers Margaret Waldie Doys Nalson Mino Wil Chilvers Douglas Mobertaon Winnie Tolman Ellen Mills Jean Sayers Ffteen Jack Waldle Hansell Smith James Tolman Dulcie Tolman Deorethy Freeman Alicia Whitnold Nfteen Chas Well Clarence McArthur Jack Waldite Mra. Itpeavoar Dutt Smith Jack Waldie Nelson Mino Coat Mace Dylcle Tolman Jan Tolman Alanche Joo Charles Ell Jim Mills Anche Joo WI Chilyere Ellen Mille Jamea Tolman Girte Hack Mace Dulcia Tolman Ellen Milla Boya' Hack Hace Chas Fell Jack

Toronto University Representative Returns From Conference

Douglas Gowdy of Toronto University attended the Students' Conference at Hromno Lakes Que. as a representative. He enjoyed the conference and has been added to the temporary staff of Ontario teachers. Congratulates Gowdy on his appointment.

Douglas AM Gowdy Hromno Lakes Que Toronto University Douglas Gowdy Oranta Ife Ano

Education Board Contemplates Higher School Funding

In Oakville the Board of Education debates raising the school budget from 22000 to 40000, while council members argue for at least 40000. A bumper strawberry crop is noted with desire for more rain. A fire at Ware Manuf Co rear sheds burns old boxes. Local residents Fitzgerald Litchfield and others return from overseas for a Coboconk motor trip. A Star editor recovering from hay fever visits sulphur springs at Preston. A two-vehicle collision at Colborne and Thomas Streets causes minor damage. the striking car flees the scene.

Board of Education Ware Manuf. Co Fitegerald Percy Litchfield Aires Tosa Charile ElMer Coboconk Forater The Star Preston Colborne Thomas

Death of Mrs Hamuel Johnston Toronto

Friends report the death of Mrs. Hamuel Johnston of Toronto. The article notes local acquaintances, church affairs, cemetery monuments, school events, retirements, farm improvements, and a buggy accident causing damage and horse fright in the vicinity.

Hamuel Johnston Toronto Lottie Deatty Manltowaning Hugh Johnson McDonald BicDonald Io Baptist Owen Thaumay Ryder Hugh McCutcheon

Local notable visits and returning soldiers in the area

Erin and Mrs Treevely and Mrs Laycock enjoyed a Hamilton outing last week while Myr. Frank Binnis visited relatives near East Gry. Bank. J E G Jewett and family visited Rev J A Jewett at Parsonags. Dr Reynolds and Mrs Reynolds left for Bowmanville to see his parents after a recent accident. Duncan Marshall and Scottish visitors stayed with Dr and Mr Abbott. James Miller of Cambri Hooskla visited his father with a friend by car. Pte Andrew Clarke, eldest son of Mrs Alex Norrie, returned home after eight years West and three years in France with No 1% Field Ambulance. Pte Albert Norrie, son of Mr and Mrs Norrie, also returned from Siberia.

W. Treevely Bira Norrie Siberia Advocate

Notice to Creditors Cree of Acton Ontario

Creditors of Marion Hussell Cree of Acton Halton County widow who died about June 3 1919 must send their names addresses and descriptions and full claim details to the executors solicitor by July 20 1919. After July 21 1919 executors distribute the estate and will not be liable for later claims. Acton Ont dated 1912 signer surnamed Cree Annie Cree through Harold J Palmer solicitor.

Marion Hussell Cree Acton Halton A.D

Country Property Listing With Farm Buildings and House

Rural acreage with 3 wells and loamy soils includes a stone house with 22 rooms, recently repainted. Features 6 cattle pens, 2 box stalls, root house, and feed room. Barns, sheds, and horse stalls with 17 head of cattle, 6 horses, and 0. Acreage includes an orchard, school, church, rural mail, and telephone. Price 10500 with terms. Possession anytime.

Bank Bart Dogr Heres Orchans Boklo Walter

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