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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 15, 1915
Page
2
An in memoriam note honors Alexsuter Mtamshaw who died on July 7 100 and son Clifford Tamahaw who died on April 4 1910. It reflects grief and love from family, noting the ache of loss and faith in reunion beyond death. The text, though garbled, conveys enduring affection and remembrance.
The Acton Free Press laments local celebrations and highlights J. M. Manro as publisher. North Khoro Lumbering Association of Ontario, meeting in Hadbury, petitions Licenza Commissioners to curb Chinese in affected districts. Wheat crop forecast up 25 percent to over 200 million bushels due to weather. Municipal New Year elections discussed, with by-laws to govern future votes. George Bryce’s sketch on Donald A. Bryce hints at Canada’s growth and legal questions surrounding Ranald A. Smith.
A grand tour of the newly opened dining hall at O. A. G. Qualph reveals a spacious room seating five hundred with a pillarless lofty ceiling and fumed oak tables. Modern electric service and sanitary kitchen facilities highlight the facility under Matron Cunningham’s supervision. Local visitors report the fine additions enhance campus life, with notable trips by Mrs. VanAllen and family, Mrs. Harvey visiting from Saskatchewan, and plans mentioned for a July party at Re Akitt's.
The council notes dangerous plank walk conditions on several streets and plans temporary repairs. It approves a $25 grant to defray Volunteer Firemen’s Convention delegates expenses, with potential further support to host Acton’s convention. An electrician seeks a helper for training and future installations.
Mrs Julia Aulbona Thomaa Agnew aged about 95 resided with her sister in law Mrs Robert Agnew and died peacefully last Thursday in Acton. Born near Killamoy Trofands she married in Toronto and lived in Acton, Haliburton, then returned to Acton about 25 years ago to run a shop. Funeral Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev J C Wilson with Mrs Agnew described as a devoted member of the St Agnew family context.
The first ball game of the year at Hayle pits Limehouse against Norval with Norval taking a 7 to 4 win. Players listed include Hatterley for Norval Day and Wackburn Urown Schoohouse Osburn and Wokinghorne. Local notes mention holiday visitors Mina Dalay Nickell of Hurala and Mina NowLon with relatives, and others visiting such as Mr. Tox MereMich and Mr. A. Wilon.
A new pastor outlines his mission to the congregation, urging unity between pastor and people, community service, and mutual support. He emphasizes faithful living, biblical study, and reliance on God to solve daily trials, with an exhortation to prepare for weekly ministry and to engage all community members in Christ's work.
Churchill parishioners attended services on Sunday at Mrund Mead in Oldbonnaid Ale and Money Murray’s residence near Mir WH Auld's on Gladstone Avenue Toronto. Names appear garbled but indicate local church notices or gatherings from that area and date.
On the th of Mary 1928 a thin white child was born in Evanioud, Wellington, later known as John Ramsay Eup of don Milla. He raised a life of public service in Halton, served on municipal councils, held the Wardship, and was the first President of Halton Fire Insurance Company. At his 90th birthday a large gathering from Michigan to Nelson attended a outdoor tea on the lawn, with thanksgivings, speeches by local dignitaries, bagpipe music, and warm recollections of long years of community service.
A large crowd attended a cheerful picnic on Friday afternoon hosted by the Caprilago Presbyterian Sunday School and Coalugu, with football between Gspringa and Coningaly, music from victrolas, a sumptuous repast, and social chats. Local residents William McTavish, Miss Filna Robertson, and others were noted visiting or holidaying nearby, while July celebrations in Erle drew a big turnout.
In a Friday thunderstorm in Dublin a barn owned by Alex Jon was struck by lightning. The structure suffered heavy splintering and one animal, a fat beauty, was killed. The owner escaped injury by minutes. Repairs will be slowed as work on the county road program proceeds.
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