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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary notices from a 1910s issue report births at Acton, Chatham and other places, naming parents and dates. A Newfoundland governor announces enforcement of prohibitions. Various provincial actions on conscription and liquor laws are noted along with local business deals and a wedding teaser.
The municipal council reports a semi monthly session and approves payments to suppliers for town operations. A major parade and review involving Acton, Hurllarton, Osorgstown, Oakville, Orangeville, Shal vharma and Creed Valley drew 600 officers and 3,000 to 3,030 soldiers in a backdrop of banners and emblems. Public officials including Brigadier General Logle and Lt. Col. Pearman attended, with the parade culminating in a salute at Gore Park Ex Usaloa on Hing Street. The event showcased disciplined drill by many battalions and drew substantial citizen spectators.
Terribly sudden was the death of Milas Hasan Dunn of Chathata on Tuesday after a brief illness marked by neck pain and heart failure. Daughter of the late Jamo Dunn, she moved with her father to Patarbora and then to Chathan years ago. Survived by all but two of ten siblings, she was a devoted Catholic. the funeral will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at St Joseph's Church, thence to Dublin Cemetery for interment.
Historic house near Chipping Sodbury reputed as the birthplace of William Tyndale’s English Bible translation. The Weymouth-like scene shows Tyndale living there two years under patron John Walsh, aiding his scholarly work before his move to London.
The fragmentary text recounts a drama rehearsal with Rachel from Les Doraces and Camilla’s curse, alongside assorted notes on stage fright, fashion origins of the bowler hat, and quirky bits from period periodicals. It blends theatrical reminiscence with miscellaneous domestic and literary snippets.
On a joyous Friday Mivolitet celebrated the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Graham of Apple Avenue Georgetown. Their many children and grandchildren gathered to honor the couple born January 26 and January 2 16 at Trafalgar home. The couple have resided fifty years at Tot 12 con 7 Hoquealny. Attending were family and friends, including notable local figures Dr W J Graham and Mr G W C Graham. The event reflected a long, cherished family legacy with heartfelt wishes for continued health and happiness.
The Methodist Church services were withdrawn Sunday to allow attendance at the anniversary event in Siloam. Mr. Morgan Crewnon Jr and a man fatally saved from Puallnch last week at their former home. Usorga Dawper, once in Quelph, returned two weeks ago with sore throat later identified as diphtheria. The house is quarantined to prevent spread of the disease.
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