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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Jul 10, 1919

Page

6

Births Marriages and Deaths in Acton and Georgetown

Fragmented notices show births marriages and deaths in Acton Georgetown and surrounding areas. Entries include a daughter for Mr and Mrs David Smith in Acton a second daughter for Mr and Mrs Millar in Guelph and other 1919 dates with names Kennedy McCann Inglehart and Switzer among the listed events.

Jiteridan Herbert Inglehart Palermo Ont X. Kennedy -McCann SS Michael's Cathedral Toronto Titev Aathor A. J. Olirten Angua Kennedy Acton Mary Angola Tha Tata Pater McCann Dieq Lexhlie Georgetown Haturday Mary Jane McClure John &. Leallo Bwitzen Meadowvats Suiza Switzer John Switzer

Raspberries Cherries and Local Farm News

Local notes report ripening raspberries and early cherries with prices about 1.26 to 350 per basket. Crops including hay and barley are praised for favorable weather. Town events mention Peace Day plans, tax collections, school courses, garden parties, and sports results.

Town and Country Neighbors Attend Funeral and Social Notices

The report notes neighborhood ties as Mr and Mrs Harvey Walker and children visit friends while Mr and Mrs Albert Flint attend a funeral in Toronto. Farmers stay busy and weather may bring heavy hours. Ward No 8 plans July 19 event for returning soldiers at Limphourn. Bannockburn teacher McLeod resigns. Bannockburn Women’s Institute meets July 17 hosted by Mrs A G Clarridge with a good programme. Myrtle Clarridge returns from Ravenscliffe.

No. & Ward Saldiern Limphourn Ming M. B. McLeod Bannockburn Han Misa Myrtle Clarridge Ravenscliffe

Motorist Convicted in Police Court Over Night Crash

Irwin Webb of Quelph faced Magistrate Watt in police court charging two offences under the Motor Vehicles Act. He was fined 310 and costs for driving without headlights on Eramosa Road between dusk and dawn, and for failing to report an accident after colliding with a horse and buggy near Everton at midnight. The horse was uninjured. Webb fled after the incident, and the magistrate imposed a 25 fine plus costs.

Irwin Webb Watt Botor Webben Eramosa Dusc Dawn Costa Acons Hip Everton Bggge Webb

Garden party at Eboensser Church a success

Last Wednesday evening a garden party at Eboensser Church drew a large crowd and raised over 200 for the pantry fund. Rev. Afr. Cassmore preached his first Nassagaweyn circuit sermon on Sunday morning. the funeral of David Bola was held Friday at Eden Milla cemetery with Nev Little of Rockwood directing and Rev Cassmore assisting. Pallbearers included Menara John Locker John Y Norrish Gilbert Kingsbury Amaziah Kingsbury Peter Clark and D F Taylor.

Eboensser Church Afr Cassmore Nosasgaweyn David Bolaway Eden Milla Nev Mr. Little Rockwood Ar. Cassmore Nassagaweya Menara John Locker John Y. Norrish Gilbert Kingsbury Amaziah Kingsbury Peter Clark D. F. Taylor

Farmers haying under way and harvests near

CREWSONS CORNERS farmers are haying as fall wheat and rye near ready. Motorists urged to sound warning at hills after a near collision at a crossroad. Henry Camper and wife celebrate golden wedding on July 1 with family gifts. Gunners and visitors share travels and family news across Acton and Hartington regions.

KM. Crowson W. Anderson Acton McIntosh Gunner H. H. Brown British Isles Yfaxel Dennisly Hartington Alster Taythe George Lazanby Parry Sound

Burlington Notes: Tragedy and town updates in Burlington

Burlington Councillor Roy Page is fatally injured after falling from a car step onto the pavement. J A Walker shipped strawberries to Ottawa for testing. The county roller arrives, paving work to start soon. Methodist and Presbyterian union services begin next Sunday. Doris Curtin of Burlington Beach travels to New York for a two week visit. Marjorie Mills of New York vacationing with her parents on Water Street. Central School presented gifts to Miss Berkle and Miss Kerr as they resign after years of service.

A. Roy Page Burling Lasr J. A. Walker Ottawa Ae A Saimple Burlington Fruit Belt Afonday Methodist and Presbyterian Union Presbyterian Church Doris Curtin Burlington Beach Jett New York Starr Wyeralda Drive Miya Marjorie Mills Citas. Mills Water Street Central School Berkle Kerr Ata

Wedding in Limehouse for Eliza Jane Nickell and James Alexander Nickell

A June 30 ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nonad united Eliza Jane Nickell and James Alexander Nickell with a reverent Presbyterian service led by Rev. Cameron. The bride wore a cream gown with cadet blue accessories, and guests included family from Georgetown Acton and Limehouse. After a luncheon the couple left for Georgetown, then planned a home in Limehouse with many friends sending congratulations.

Gavin Cree Quelpyh Hospital Miatra Nonad Eliza Jane James Alexander Nickell John Nickell Limehouse W. J. Reid Acton Lohonarth Mr. Cameron Georgetown Presbyterian Church William Gibaon Walker Irene Thomyson Ballinafad Bra. Reid Milas Jessie Mann Wilfrid Victor Marding Will Rosse Georgetown Cnat

Veterans Return Home Amid War News and Local Events

Friday arrivals bring home soldiers from overseas including J J Cooney who earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Pte Gladstone Muaband and Pte Huaband return with stories of duty in the Alpha and overseas. Milton defeats Brampton 11 to 8 in Dominion Day baseball. the Daughters of the Empire host a garden party. a new bridge near Tromby is planned. Dexter Hotel in Welland hires Fred Garbutt as proprietor.

Pres G. Léthman Gdo King Alex Hhand Apie Walaia Sapper J. Victor Coleman Yume Piican Wald Unleas Plummincarry London Manland Mins Kathleen Panton Aton Oventan Auck Ingham Palace Gladatono Muaband A Ur-Tiltery Norvice United Later Army Huaband Bor'nomo Alpa Gunner Herbert MW. Brown Efra John [Brown Crownens Corners Kew Vintts Rank McPherson Arch. McPharson Avecracun Mia Mother Toronto Hin Mra Wm. Snyder Mr. Warner Lower Avenue Brampton Milton Daughters of the Empire Walter MacMichael Soldiers’ Field Day Soldieen Bane Trornby Fred. Garbutt New Dexter Welland

Waterford Park opening marked by Munlenl Society Band

A large crowd attended the opening of Water aldf Park with the Guelph Munlenl Society Band performing. Meanwhile a drowning accident occurred at Armstronga Mills on Saturday night involving 15 year old Geo Wingrove who disappeared after a failed rescue attempt and was recovered Sunday morning.

Guelph Wingrove Blaskouts A Therg

Erin Dominion Day Celebration and Local Notices

Erin hosts a Dominion Day event with about 200 returned soldiers in attendance. The Township Council’s Road and Bridge Committee urges repairs to seventeen bridges. Various visitors include Mr. C. Overland of Union Bank Weat Lore, Mr. McLeod from Cleveland, and Capt R Frank returning from overseas with the Canadian Dental Corps.

Erin Utation C. Overland Union Bank Weat McLeod Cleveland Ohio R Frank Canadian Dental Corps W. H. Conboy Kenneth Ino Mf Cheboygan Mich A. KE. Mullin Philip Ifrance Bie FP. Richardson Barnisa Wm. Cowboy Toronto Advocata

Ormagemen Banquet Honors Twelve Returning Soldiers

Georgetown notes a banquet where twelve returning soldiers receive algnet rings and Rev J Truos gains a pocket Bible. Local weather damage from frost hits the Provincial Vapor freight barn, with waterlogged goods after a fire. Several residents and visitors list in town, with memorial notices and Chautauqua praise amid hot weather.

J. Truos Provincial Vapor Company C. A Mre Warren Toronto Aire Wunainer Eyebrow Saask Victory Wam Archiregor Ort Willan Aitsyes Norma Doria Ai Iar Monteith House Muskbka Misa Lilian Herbert Walkerton A. le Castell Alice B Mitchell South's University New York Bliss Ethel Cook James Owens Alexander Owens Queen Street Georgetown

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