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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 13, 1919
Page
6
The readable lines sketch a family scene with a mother and siblings grieving, reflecting hidden sorrow and forgotten presence. The fragments hint at memory, loss, and lingering sorrow within a domestic moment.
A historical Acton Free Press brief dated March 18 1313 notes local happenings of the era. Details are sparse in the readable fragment but indicate community updates typical of the period.
A collection of brief notices from Enanstor Sunday including Shamrock teas, Lenten services at St Alban’s and St Joseph’s, a town council meeting in Acton Fall Fair directors, and updates on local clergy, education, and commerce. mentions of snow, new scales at Church Street coal yards, and ongoing parish activities.
Mr and Mrs David McCutcheon moved into the neighborhood last week. Mr McCutcheon recently bought his father in laws farm. Undertaker Wood sustained a painful accident on Wednesday but avoided serious injury. A new organ has been installed in the Church of the Disciples of Christ. The Literary Society will hold its first open meeting on Tuesday, March 18 with a promising program.
Auction sales proliferate around the locality with three noted near Wornby. W J Foreat transfers his farm near Wornby to Daniel Nollaon of Esquos Ing. Hornby Women's Institute met at Mrs A Stark's Trafalgar home. Mary Ann Lindsay, eldest daughter of the late James D Lindsay, died recently and was buried in Presbyterian Cemetery. Pte Shmuel Fryer, after years away, returned with his bride. Ebenezer Church to hold a Shamrock concert March 17 with Rev EB Wyle of Guelph delivering the address. Natsagaweya Girl Club honored Miss Gertrude Early on her upcoming marriage, with gifts. Lorne School report lists merit names by grade. James Patterson of Guelph, husband of Eleanor Moore, died in General Hospital. Royal Bank of Canada to purchase the Bir. J. W. Knowles brick Main Street building, taking possession after alterations. The Twenty Years Ago column and The Clock Tower feature noted. Heavy snowfall. farmers busy with wood and hauling. Local social and business updates include visits, hospital care, and a return of former residents. Milton Lode notes regency and society work, with Pte A W Galloway’s return to business and Dr. Young’s visit. Knox Church Ladies’ Aid Bazaar and Concert scheduled for March 14 with local teaching arrangements announced.
Winds weigh heavy as Acton and Toronto played hockey last Windsay night in Toronto. A snow roof collapse at the old Methodiet Church causes public disruption. Limshouse talks highlight Vorwant Movement with Rev Nae of Unionville. Bad roads reduced attendance and a box social planned by Limbourn Junior Relief for March 20 with items for donation.
Community news covers Hydro bylaw votes in Nelocn Township and salary changes for municipal roles. Homecomings include Pte Murray and Sgmd Kennedy, while residents visit kin in Hendersonville and Rochester. A memorial library project, a banner event, and a large Methodist Sunday School banquet highlight civic and church activities with notable speakers and gifts.
The annual meeting in the Town Hall elected Hon. President G. W. Beariman and President A. C. T. Deardmore. N. McDonald as Vice President, John Wood as Secretary Treasurer, with Bowling and Tennis committees named and two ladies added to each committee. Fees set for season, and thanks given to sponsors and retiring president. A deputation discussed ladies bowling and greens rights, with a warm welcome extended.
Notice lists auction dates in March for various estate items. March 19 includes lot 37 and surplus stock at Waqueaing. March 28 covers farm stock and implements for Ilubert Mann. March 26 features Robt Young Capringe clearing sale. Kerr Young 61 Acton Telephone 33.
Public auction of the estate of the late Alexander Sprowll on March 18 1819 at one oclock. Items include horses cattle sheep pigs implements wagons sleighs and farming gear plus grain and hay. Terms: cash under 10 and 10 months credit over that. 66 percent off cash for grain hay and cattle. no reserve. auctioneer R J Kerr Acton W K Graham clerk.
Hubert Mann to sell by public auction on Tuesday March 23 at one o'clock sharp at his farm lot 28 con 4 Enquesing. Items include horses cows pigs hens implements harness hay and grain household effects and more. Terms cash or joint notes on sums over 10. Month. Proceeds go to Kerr auditor Acton Ontario.
Public auction on March 19 at Esqueling farm one mile south of Acton lists horses dairy cows young stock hogs seed grain and advertised items. item details include various cows calving dates weights and ages, young cattle steers calves pigs and grain lots with no reserve and cash on delivery terms. Auction conduct by A J Kerr Acton with Elisabeth Hilton as administratrix and X Graham Clark as parties.
At one o'clock sharp the sale lists heavy hay mares, a range of cattle including Shorthorn Helfer and cows with calves, sheep three Leicester stock, pigs York sows, Plymouth Rocks birds, farm implements by Frost Wood and Massey Morris, hay and grain lots, numerous harnesses and equipment, household goods, and terms of credit offered by auctioneer R. J. Kerr in Acton Ontario.
Notice to heirs of Robert Mulford late of Hatton Palmer in Hastings Ontario. Creditors to file claims by March 27 1910 with Nash Farmer solicitor for Maury Villabeta Luton. Administratrix will distribute estate assets to claimants after deadlines.
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