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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Mar 21, 1918

Page

2

Marriages and Deaths Notice Amid Old Town Records

Sirtha marriages and deaths listed with prices for notices. Includes names like George Arlor Dili and Taina Victoria, various locations, dated March and May events, memorials for Mary Ann Wilda and baby boy Andorayn, with verses and family references.

Monphtat Leiibridyge Alta Liv St. Brown Unb Tower Ave Avion Mey CL Wikyan George Arlor Dili Taina Victoria Alice Macpherson Actin

Ontario and Canadian daylight saving and temperance bills debated

The legislature discussed a bill to raise the compulsory school age to sixteen and to place truants under school trustees. President Wilson pushed daylight saving in the United States with clocks moved forward in March and back in October, likely to be mirrored in Canada soon. Ontario temperance amendments were proposed to align with Dominion order in council. Restrictions on liquor delivery and substitutions for ginger in drinks were noted, along with stricter bottle labeling requirements for liquor sold by druggists and vendors.

Proudfoot Haa Wilson United States Canada House of Comronn Dominion Viincola

Obituary for Robent Hilton and Dr. I L Renne

Obituary notes Robent Hilton aged eighty three of Crowsons Corner area a long time resident and church member who died last Thursday after a lifetime in farming and local service. Also memorialized Dr I L Renne a Georgetown physician active in community welfare and medical practice, with funeral details and list of mourners.

Robent Hilton Hoe Borough Yorkshire England Canada Crowsons Cor John Bennett Nino Chitin Theno Hut James Dun Hodgin Warnes Arn Wilton Afra Wil Deavers Acton Charlotte Ton Lolilo Robert George John Theew Pio Robert Dunoverseas Maulvin Dunbar Methodist Sons Corners Itey Mesum Iliam Mullin Thomas Elliott Robt Bel Jedward Cleave John Miefab Dunton Robertuon IL. L. Renne I. I. Hogasod Nelson Torar Water College Georgetown Bennett Belnk Sarah Georgetor

Oldest Postmaster Matthews Marks Sixty-Year Married Milestone

James Matthews and Maria Graham of Acton celebrate sixty years of marriage, having tied the knot on March 14 1868. He has served as Acton postmaster for sixty-two years and helped build local postal and telegraph services. Their family honors their long, healthy life and Christian character as they near a historic anniversary.

Ira James Matthews Mia Acton Mer Matthew A Elora Maria Graham Abram Matthews Tu Guelph Spood Hiver Roswell Matthews Pontmunter Matthews Malin Street Coucillor Malley Switzer Georgetown Trobert Swan aActon Poatmanter America Ottawa Washington Blinosti Slan Hatch Hatchville Carnatable County Massachusetts aMco Matthews Apo Montreal, Telegraph Company Ale Holda Thia Cannelry Samuel C. Philp Albert Colorado, Fuel and Iron ‘Company Denver Colorado and Airs. Matthews Matthews’ Hall Matthaworoof

Oakville Notes on War Bonus and Local Debate

Oakville reports a war bonus of sixty cents per teacher and notes town officials. Plymouth Rock ownership by Aire J Grady. Highway conditions improving for driving. Oakville High students to debate on Friday evening on whether India is of more value to the British Empire than Canada.

C. H. Cross Hus Aire J. Grady Hao Tho Ugh School India British Empire Canada Star

Georgetown seeks municipal affeer and woollen mill firm ends

Twelve applicants vied for the municipal affeer post with monthly wages from 76 dollars to 1550 per year. Alex Reith of Wucon earned 75 per month. Thomas Lake returned home after winter with his son Geom in Thaming New Ontario. D Reid of Glenwilliamy left to visit Mobectiv Texan. The fire on Monday morning destroyed LH Corke & Co.s woollen mill, ending two years of growing trade, with hopes to secure a new building to continue operations.

Alex. Reith Wucon Thomas Lake Geom Thaming New Ontario D. Reid Glenwilliamy I. Peel Mobectiv. Texan LH. Corke & Cao Corky Herald

Acton Farm Stock and Implements Auction Notice

Instructions from Chas. E. Bailey of Acton Esquesing joiner near Radial and Q. T. Station announce a public sale Friday April 6 1918 at 1 pm. Items include Clyde Crown Mare Clyde Bay Mare several geldings Shorthorn cattle steers calves hogs fowl implements harness hay and grain household effects and more. Terms cash under 310 and 10 months credit with approved notes. Auctioneer WK Graham ALJ Kerr Acton Ontario.

Husband Diuaband York Sahupo Peter Hamilton Aton Ria Peter Hamilton Liars Nvettona Kleury Piow A.C Samant Empire Ron Elven Graham Alj. Kerr Acton Erin J. G. Tinney Ospringe Lanby Ofelock Kinga- Hen Birek Calva Helfer Cta Mplements—International Mannoy-Maarrin Hay Jonder Mannoy-Haarrin Manney-Hor- Fa Manney-Harris International Bob Aleighs Bob Dleighs Inter Bob Aleigha Massey- Harrig Kurekka Pulper R. L. Torrance FR. J. Kerr Phana

Death of a church member and longtime Sunday school secretary

The obituary notes the passing of a church member aged about eighteen months previously, detailing his illness and death after a prolonged decline. It highlights his role as secretary of the Sunday School and his cheerful disposition. Funeral services were held at Acton cemetery, with pallbearers named from the church circle and many friends in attendance.

Bert Christian Hunday Pathy Briday Acton Cemetery Oye Wyrenix Orrie Tam Jan Donnty Alex Near Nell Gorton Ogy Parvelon Moss Putermay Yor Guelph Vinkteda Hera

Auction Inventory Listing Mixed Farm Implements and Stock

A Georgetown seller advertises a mixed sale including mares, geldings, and a long list of farm implements and stock items from harnesses to plows and hay equipment. The notice names HOF SE8 Mare in foal to Clyde, a 0-year-old mare, a 2-year-old gelding, and various machinery brands such as Frost & Wood, International, and Mower. It notes prices and payment terms, with contact details for RA Vannatter, proprietor, in Georgetown, and mentions associated agents and phone numbers.

Clyde Horne Hearn Willy

Fragmented notice hints at home furnace and cellar issues

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a furnace, a 10 by 18 foot space, a home, and references to terms and parties. The text is garbled with unclear names and details, offering only scattered hints of a property issue or setup.

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