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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
4
In loving memory of Hugh Wallace who departed this life May 72 1018. Gone go be with Christ which is far better. Tarnorted by his wife Amy family.
Note: OCR reads may be imperfect but item appears to be a short local news brief from Acton Free Press dated May 15, 1919. The fragment provides no clear events, names, or details to summarize beyond the date and paper identity.
Local items note May 4 observed as a public holiday in Acton and report farming updates. Articles mention new foundations on Park Avenue, a sale of mill interests to Toronto firms, school coal purchases, and road repairs. Also covered are lectures at Knox Church, Men’s Day at a Methodist service, and housing plans in Fergus and Kitchener Avenue projects.
The twenty two of the crew on the sixth line part of lot thirty belonging to the estate of the late Michael Lamb will be offered for sale by auction at Acton on Saturday. Mr W Scott who had his leg broken in February in the chopping mill at Acton is reported to be about again.
Miswilvya Pooran visits Welland for two weeks at Chorien Harrin’s home. The community mourns Siewigne McCyegur after the death of her brother Duncan AfcOrégor Nasugawoya last Friday. Mesura Leatle and Pearen bought four Ane ahorthorn animals two Rose Maurya stock cows and heifer and a Wimple cow with a Crim son Flower at Geo Amon hord in Moffat.
About three hundred fathers and sons attended the Father and Son banquet at Victoria Hall on Friday evening with W. S. Davis in charge. The Masonic Lodge saw a record turnout as WH. W. Gould paid his official visit. Community notes mention residents visiting, a home purchase for the Fire Brigade, a 50th wedding anniversary celebration at Lowville, and local graduations and hospital training completions. Thunder storms caused barn damage but saved structures, and the Women’s Institute set its annual meeting for June 17 with Brian B. Duncan as speaker.
The article notes Lucan resident Ray. RKc Ble Dermont MA accepting a church call and induction at Boston Church Esquesing on May 15. It also mentions Acton motorcyclists visiting the hamlet and a collision on Main Street involving Clarence Winfield and an Ont rail car.
Georgetown community notices report a Presbyterian choir concert planned for Friday evening May 30. Several local officials and residents are mentioned including Nell Winter resigning as Vice Chief after twenty years, and appointments to local boards. A Toronto firm purchased a brick building in College View for an electrical appliances plant. A fire alarm at Councilor Cook's house was raised but the fire was contained before the brigade arrived. The council seeks an engineering advisor to guide the Buin Htrest pavement project.
In Dourlington a May 4 baneball celebration is in question due to a tumor diagnosis. Mr John J Taylor sold Downes to Dunnigan Ltd. W Hammond recently returned from France and visits his uncle Mr WA Trommeond in Kinga roa Margt. Hammond remained in Toronto in 1916 and later went overseas in August.
Returned soldiers marched to the Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning. Miller of Creamery bought Alax Porter’s 200 acre Omagh farm. Milton housing by law delay for Meusinic Cammington selection. Trafalgar Sunday School Association convention planned at Paulmoor Anglican Church May 19. Cowling sold frame dwelling on Sl Street to Norma H Brown. he bought C W H Jones brick hours on Martin Street. Funeral of James Goodrick, killed near Milton works by a passing train, to be held at Evergreen Cemetery.
Me and Mera Edgar Mines and family move to Toronto. Davidson sells farm to Hom Lang. Ladies Ald. of the Methodist Church host a Garden Party on June 1. Dr and Mrs of Spokane visit his mother. Pte Archie Arnett returns from France and goes to Calgary. C E B McMillan moves to town. Pte Geo Saunders returns from France and takes a position in Calgary Times. Women’s Institute meetings planned for June 11 at Mrs Steel, June 10 at Coningaby, June 12 at Mrs Delavey’s in Brisbane. Quarterly Board of Methodist Church reports show healthy growth and welcome Jewett’s invitation to return.
Mr William Millarius dorfounly with tryaipolas and Mrs J Honason of Hamilton visited here. Miss Dorothy Burnarde came from Daliinafad. Sacrament postponed to May 26 due to rain. John Williamson Burlington and family visited Mr W A Murray. Oil drill near Nespeler shows progress with Morgan Crowson leading. 2 876 feet down with 1 000 feet more ordered. Murray and Jenna Kingsbury suffered a runaway incident injuring a gate and apple tree, but Mr Gamble stopped the team. gear damaged.
Vichormon from Guelph and a visiting officer arrive along the Grand River bank. Annie SfeCutchoon returns from Morport, holding a post at a local home. A Woman's Institute meeting is set for Monday June 6 at the Farmorn's Clit cum. Minn HW Duncan of Toronto is due to speak on practical values. Snowy weather has left the roads in poor condition and council pledges road repairs this season.
Heavy rains hindered farmers from seeding as community notices report church events. A send off at St. David's Campbellville honors Hoy W I Mier and Minnie Howard ahead of mission work in Japan. Ebunezer Church elected Charles Darby as Sunday School superintendent replacing John Marshall after 37 years. Nas pagaweya Township Sunday School Association to meet May 21 at Corwhin Methodist with speakers on Sunday school challenges and aims.
Shaw's Summer Schools in Toronto invites ambitious students to start any day and complete in four good positions toward graduation. Free booklet available from W. H. Shaw, President.
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