Harding Swindlehurs t Marriage at Mehodiat Parsonage
Marriage notice for Frederic Marding Timboune and Misa Aumo Ayeindjo hblirat at Mehodiat Parsonage on June 14, 1918, reported by Rev J Melvin Hmith with local names and place details. Includes memorial line for Donald Mann died June 26, 1917 and death notice for William Hryers with Napanee date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding - Swindlehuerst
Eirin
Mehodiat Parsonage
Hoev
J. Melvin Hmith
Frederic Marding
Timboune
Misa Aumo Ayeindjohblirat
Ballhinfad
Forty Years of Service at Acton Free Press
The Acton Free Press marks forty years under the present editor and forty-three volumes. The piece recalls early town leaders, shifts from old to new printing methods, and celebrates upcoming changes, a new dress of type, and an Honor Roll of graduates and veterans. It thanks patrons and pledges continued service to the community both morally and commercially.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Acton
W. H. Storey
David Henderson
Charles Sidney Smith
Robert Little
D. D. Christie
John P. Secord
Washington
Linotype
Editorial Notes Urge Clear War Orders For Public
The Hamilton Herald urges the Militia Department to hire a skilled writer to explain military orders in plain English. It favors condensing food regulations and stresses that everyone must do their part for the war effort while maintaining normal work and freedoms. The piece notes citizens worked hard during registration and must prioritize victory for the Allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Herald
Department of Militia
Duke of Devonshire Chapter Runs Tag Day for Holders' Comforts
Acton marked a Tag Day fundraiser by the Duke of Devonshire Chapter with four auction districts and volunteers guiding collections. Despite cold wind, the drive raised 9302.47 by evening, aided by Junior C. D. FE members and several young ladies, with festive jokes and tea for workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Devonshire
McDonald's
Willow Street
Mendaines Cglier
McLean
Arnold
Sherry
Well
Laird
Pills
Grahgin
Ningom
C. D. FE
Acton
Registration Boom in Acton Surges Past 1,397 Citizens
The Canada Registration Act prompted a swift turnout in Acton last week. Deputy registrars worked Saturday and demand began Monday with Friday seeing over half the population registered. The tally shows 721 men 676 women and 1397 total registrants, plus children under 16 bringing the card count to about 3,200 people represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Actoh Tanning Co
Registration Notes On Ages And Duty In War Time
A fragmentary report notes women registering for wartime duties reveal varied ages and willingness to serve. It references maid respondents sharing ages, the burdens of front line service, and the contrast with men at the front. It mentions young women aged thirteen and up offering to work as farmerettes nurses and factory hands to support national needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tirteen
Regia
Ordination of Rev R E Jones Held by Guelph Baptists
The Rev R E Jones was ordained in the Baptist Church with delegates from fourteen Guelph Association churches. The afternoon session opened by Chester Plank, moderator elected Rev Dr Gordon, and clerk Lor T J Hind. The ordination sermon by Rev H T Schade stressed frugality and duty. A council member noted a prior connection to the Acton ordination. Ladies hosted visitors after the afternoon rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE Jones
Baptist Church
Guelph Association
Chester Plank
James L. Warren
Dr. Gordon
Guelph
Lor
T. J. Hind
Reupeler
Georetown
Acton
HR. LG. Cook
Srty
Obituary of Mrs Willa Bryers Widow of Rev Witham Bryers
Mrs Willa Bryers aged eighty two former Acton resident and widow of Rev Witham Bryers died at home in Napanee on the fourteenth. She lived in Acton with her husband and family for thirty two years and followed him through ministry. He predeceased her nine years ago and most relatives are in Napanee with Atlas Nottie as the last at home. Surviving are Martie Fanny and Mr red aso.
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Willa
Qua
Acton
Str
Uryere
Bryer
Bryers
Napanee
Hiryers
Atlas Nottie
Mia
Martie
Fanny
Uni Air
Red Aso
Reeve Authorized to Proclaim First Monday in August as Acton Holiday
The council met with full attendance as the Reeve was authorized to proclaim Monday August 6 as a class holiday for Acton. Finance reported hydro and general accounts totaling 27 38, with payments to Hydro Power and Municipal World among others. Dam repairs were ordered for Corporation Pond and requests for a directory board near Mill Gheat intersections were declined. An approach to a new machine shop was requested and soon to be built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeve
Acton
W. R. Kenney
C. Woodhall
Toronto
Corporation Pond
D. A. Hianderson
Geo. Barber
D. Moss
Erin Township Sunday School Conven tion and Local Notices
The annual Sunday School Convention of Erin Township will be held at the Presbyterian Church. The Wellington County WCTU convention will be at Burns Church tomorrow. Hiram Smith aged ninety, father of Rev J Melvin Smith, died at the Erin Methodist Parsonage Monday morning June 17. Clare Hamilton, long associated with his uncle T J Hamilton, announces he will start his own business. At the recent County Council meeting a 3 00 grant was given to Erin Continuation School. Mrs Berry and two Montreal children and Mrs Howett and two Toronto children are visiting in Erin. Mr and Mrs Alexander Sinclair of Regina are visiting relatives. Last week 36 pupils sat for entrance exams with 9 from Erin. Peter McLean youngest son of Mr and Mrs Archie McLean of Erin died at Guslph Hospital after an operation, aged 19 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
County of Wellington
Burns’ Church
Hiram Smith
J. Melvin Smith
Clare Hamilton
T. J. Hamilton
Berry
Montreal
Howett
Toronto
J. D. Leitch
Air
Alexander Sinclair
Regina
Oxmamsa
Peter
Archie McLean
Guslph Hospital
India
Farewell Sermon for Rev Geo Smitherman in Crewsons Corners
Rev Geo Smitherman delivers his farewell sermon next Sunday as his pastorate ends many warm friendships form over the years. Local notices report a series of picnics and park improvements at Blue Spring Park by W A Murray and others, with a call for a small park-use fee to cover labor costs. Nearby families from Churchill Siloam and Crowsons Corners are mentioned visiting, picnicking, and travelling to Burlington and Acton for weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Smitherman
Smitherman
Aldwan
William Dennis
W. A. Murray
Blue Spring Park
Eranioso
Churchill, Siloam
Crowsons Corners
Daughters of Scotland Lodge
Guelph
Geo. Watson
Burlington
Aire
W. Selahman
Jean Larber
Acton
W. Dennis
Farmers Register With Halton Registrars Urged
Farmers and boys may file applications with Halton registrars including W K Leggatt Oakville Chac Hall Trafalgar P O Richardson Milton W F Strang Burlington J W Crozier Milton C W Grandy Georgetown J A Tracey Esquealng P O W J Raid Acton Marshall Holmes Campbellville. Register at once with any listed registrar.
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Halton
W. K. Leggatt
Oakville
Chac
Hall
Trafalgar P
J. F. Richardson
Milton
W.F. Strang
Burlington
J. W. Crozier
C. W. Grandy
Georgetown
J. A. Tracey
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Dirthia
Foir
Hirtha
Caria
Bryehs
Barah
Wiliam Hryers
Mann
Donald Mann
Thig
Ife
Hoaverr
Phaiwl
The
Acton Free Press
Collectora
Ragnow Alrea
Amile
R. E. Jones
Das Hydro
G. i. Teconto
Hydro Power
Jas. Matthews
Municipal World
lUtchie
Atroeta
Fire & Light
Herts
Joseph Gibbons
Engineeera
Gt Johna
Que
Neslat
Ontario
Havs
Municipal Councila
Ontario Employment Bureau
King St
West
Atx
St. Ontario
Express
Stenko
S. J. Stauffer
Gahada Food Board
Ont
Penman
Ton Hs
Wien
Sear Vei
Militia
Ottawa
orn-Miaria and Defence
Department of Justicy
Sale Alers Rn
Tames
Wilson's
Thoreau
Calla
Barticutans
Guelph Business College Herald
Guelph, Ont
Highlands
Ufe
Algonquin Park
Muskoka Lakes
Georgian Bay
Lake OF Bays
Timagami
Ciand
Tigher
Platt Panscages
Torunty
Hls. Holmes
Agent Acton
Meto
Methodist Church
G. C. Largo
C. D
Willow Strest
J. A. Mmitshy
MIM & Wilbur Bta
W. T. Nisar
Itat
Trickwood
Minister of Public Works
ILC
Desroc Department of Public Works
New Wonderland
Norma Talmadge
Hilfe Rhodes
Geo. Wainh
Charlo Chapin
Confcience
Cladys Hrockwell
Vitagraph
R. L. Gregory
W. F. Strong
Burlington Ont
Geo. S. Henry
le Fe
Yonge & Charles Streeta
Largo Catulozuo
Acton Bakery
M. Edwards & CO
Mull Street
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