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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
3
Acton voters list for the year posted by Clerk Mackinnon on Saturday. Local reports cover war aid drives, Berry pickings, heat records, and community events. Mentions of a garden party, band meeting, and a quiet wedding. death in Arden, Manitoba.
Mr Adoula Hitz of Toronto visits Minsei Youngs with Mrs Moria and family from Uramp ton. J C Rosxel of Carling Hedge Landon spent the weekend here. Mr irk and children from Toronto visit Mr and Mrs Join Meltechnic. The stork brings a baby to Alec and ste Bretn Ming week. Afeyn lra Roveel and families of Cantaguay visit friends here. Gibson and Myrtle Gibson of Cataract are guests of Ali and Mendra Hostet. Red Cross garden party hosted at Mr and Mrs W tthort 4 Thursday evening by the Women's Institute. A sad accident: Charlotte Moai lan, step-daughter of Mr Farrell, who bought the Cooper turin, died in a house party incident. family grief stricken.
Social roundup from Acton and nearby towns lists many visits and greetings. Names include Mrs. George Pinkney of Toronto, Mr. Henry Bell, Mrs. J. J. Warren, Rev. A. J. Smith, Miss Marguerite Stewart, Master Travern Coleman, and families from Milton and Guelph visiting friends and relatives in Acton, Caldon East, and Lake Rosseau. Several residents are noted traveling to Toronto or Ottawa for holidays, positions, or health.
The W H Storey and Son Limited officers and employees held their fiftieth anniversary picnic on Lower Avenue Headed by a band led by Miss Lottie V Manon about 200 attendees marched to Warren Park for games and a spread of ice cream and tea. Events included multiple foot races wheelbarrow and tug of war with H Scott’s team winning. McLeod’s team won the baseball match 1-0. Visitors included Mrs Arnold and others from Georgetown. municipal auditor salary news noted.
Milton celebrated Civicifoliday with guests from Metropolitan Chirsel Toronto including Thoyvor Davin and Mira Davin. At Honda Champion event Miltonlingaro, attendees listed along with Milton public school’s strong showing at the HLG Entrance Examinations where 28 of 32 candidates passed. Mrs George Georgina Younus Reformer accompanied by her two young sons recently returned from the W-fated Annonia after two years away.
In Bannockburn this week heavy yields of hay are reported nearby. Mr Alt Mann has one of the finest spring wheats seen in years. Road travel along the Warren farm lane is rough but passable. Ambrose McCann of Cedar Street Farm sold to Crickert of Michigan, who will operate both farm and dairy. The Crickert purchase includes the farm’s dairy. The property was long home to the late County Warden John Warren and his family.
Local business announces extended hours on Monday Tuesday and Saturday through the day until 12 o'clock p.m. The schedule emphasizes broad availability across days to accommodate customers.
Hugh S. Wilson bought W D Robertson's lakefront property and the water wheel powered Asdbury's mill. Oakville churchgoers attended services. Reverend Sexsmith welcomed as Mothe rdiat minister. Ex Councillor W J Shaw died after brief illness. Two locals with Canadian forces in France. Memorial window unveiled in St Jude's for Captain William S. Tuck of Somme. Lt Col W Mackendrick returning to France. hobbies include tending to business and farming.
Glen Williams residents hosted visiting Toronto friends for a Friday evening programme at the Methodist Church grounds. Duncan Cowan entertained, Rev Trueblood and Mina Hartshorn provided songs, the Gion band played, and refreshments were well attended in pleasant weather.
Residents and visitors appear in a stream of names from Toronto and Sarnia with updates on illnesses and recoveries. A garden party fundraiser is announced by Limehouse Junior Red Cross at J. W. Harding’s home on July 31. Various local families and guests are mentioned, along with hopeful health improvements and routine social rounds.
Neighborhood notes describe large crowds gathering for raspberry picking in the eighth Mine cross road area. Farmers welcome wholesome fruit collection but condemn Sunday violations and the moving of people in carriages from Georgetown Acton Erin and nearby points. If behavior continues owners may close patches to the public.
The funeral of the late Archibald McMillan was largely attended. McMillan, a longtime resident of Nanua Kaweya, was esteemed in the Presbyterian Church and public life. The Nassagaweya circuit minister was on holiday, and John Marshall led a sermon at Schunvzer. Plans for next Sunday include a talk by J. Acton on stewardship. The Nassugawoya Woman's Institute held its meeting with programs and reports, a violin duet, and a charity meat for a boxing fund, with Mrs. Frank presiding.
Guelph hosts a civic holiday program on Monday August 5 featuring three harness races and two jockey events along with baseball and bands. Total purses amount to 1000 dollars. Trains depart in all directions after the races. attendees urged to be there.
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