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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 09, 1918
Page
1
In loving memory of Thomas Alper of Toronto who died May 1 1947. Remembrance notes honor a late family member with memories and loving thoughts never fading as year after year passes. The obituary line mentions Kennedy and Acton connections and a 86 year age.
The piece argues Canada offers higher pensions than most nations and urges continued sacrifice for postwar needs. It quotes ministers and leaders on farming, roads, and national resolve, noting road improvements to connect Halton and Wellington counties. It discusses protection vs free trade and Mackenzie reforms shaping federal duties and tariffs.
The Coward Chamber session debated the tenth Finance Committee report listing Hydro Electric Power accounts and other expenses, adopting the report. Council discussed building a 6x18 ft tank on Brock Street, arranging a Galve to supply the tank, and drainage for a resident on Church Street. The clerk reported enlarging Corporation Quarters requires Railway Board approval, and a by law to raise dogs taxes was approved setting male at 5 and female at 4. The council adjourned at 9 16.
The April school report shows standings by department and class across the High School and Public School. Pupils such as Olva Mowat, Roy Brown, Marguerite Stewart appear in the High School list with several others, and marks are totaled per class and department.
A Hamilton automobile accident last week claimed the life of J. Floutyecretary, formerly of Oakville, as town leaders mourn. Thomas A. Heyndida, serving as Inspector for Dalton under the old law, died on April 7.
The merchants of Ceorpetown will clone their places of business Thursday afternoon during May June July and August. Nellie has returned from the hospital and progresses toward recovery. Mr and Mrs Percy Glaspour and children of Sarmonton are visiting Dr Watson. J Barber purchased a home in Itpscedals Toronto and will move soon. Leslie and Bert Gillion have joined the artery. JHW Nixon sold his harness shop to Halley of Toronto who will assume duties at once. Norma Aillar aided the young man from the telephone office in a ringing alarm incident reported by the Herald.
Mr. W. Adamson, ill for weeks, was taken to Guelph General Hospital for treatment Saturday. John Anderson, injured in a runaway, remained precarious with leg amputation needed after Sunday operation at his home. Norman Smith similarly went to Guelph Hospital Saturday for internal trouble surgery. Mrs. George Lamb and daughter visited friends in Jamestown Dakota. Edward Darby visited Elora last week. David Nightingale enlisted in the 64th Battery of Artillery at Guelph and reported for duty Monday.
A Canadian soldier Sergt. Volkinghorne of the 4 Toronto Regiment later with the Canadian Engineers earned the Distinguished Conduct Medal for enduring shell fire while repairing telephone lines. He kept communications alive during a critical attack and twelve hours of intense fire to reestablish a buried cable. The official record lauds his energy and intrepidity and the many friends who congratulated him.
Announcements in Burlington Chronicle report a charity rummage sale at the Methodist hall and a forthcoming wedding between Utarlan Mary and Frank Mobortugn. The piece notes the boat dock fencing, shipyard work, and local cannery plans, with military draft notices for local men and a holiday observance for May to August.
Charles Goutineu of Brantford clung to the train pilot and seized a child after a collision threat, narrowly preventing harm. The dramatic rescue highlights bravery and quick action in a perilous moment.
Fragments show names and moves such as J N Wakineon family on Mtobert Gibbon farm and Mrs W Hoeanott buying a house last fall. Private Campbell of the Yor battalion is reported missing after being under age when the unit went overseas. his younger brother served abroad. Regina bank man H L Brown returns home after training with the Quhums Nattery. several residents visit and move within the community and England, Africa, and Canada are referenced.
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