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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

2

Obscure Notice of Local Deaths and Names

Fragmentary obituary notice listing multiple deaths and names. Mentions Olive Gladys, wife of Wolmes Anton, aged 20, and references to Robert Tallygg, Arthur Utreat, Walter St. Campbell, and Thomn Matthews with unclear relations and dates. Overall indicates a local funeral or death notices page with minimal readable facts.

Wobert Tallygg Arthur Utreat Atton Wag Walter St. Campbell Horan Edwin Atreat Olive Gladys Ye Wolmes Anton Thomn Matthews Qoelpls

Acton Free Press reports wartime taxes and daylight saving

The Acton Free Press notes a Mon F Lucas urging citizens to bear the financial burden and municipalities to report taxes within three days. It discusses wartime measures, prohibition effects, and proposed monument funding, plus a Liberal meeting with N W Tawall on social reforms including education, labor protection, and unemployment support.

Col James Ballantine Receives High Honor of UK Companion

A Lochloa dispatch reports Col James Ballantine receives the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George after being invested by King George at Buckingham Palace. Halton County and Cosygetown residents honor his wartime service with the 4th Battalion, noting wounds and long years of duty from Georgetown and back at home.

George Buckingham Palace Alospatch Lochloa Kay Tames Valantine Hate Talon E. Wy Goorga Muckingbars Pulans Fulynta St. Michal Col. Hallanting Alchan Viret Lila Lo Wan

Military Motels and Military News from Acton Platoon

Military notices from Acton Platoon recount weekly moves and promotions including Privates Huippen and Blackhamer, Corporals Yarla and Bact, and Captain Kenney. Geographical notes mention Acton, Montreal, France and Pelawawa with training camps and trenches. Local soldiers visited families in Ireland and Ontario. several sailors and officers are named with ranks and assignments.

Union School by law to borrow funds for new building

Trustees urged council to pass a by law to borrow 38000 for a proposed new union school and other expenses. The by law was tabled read and passed. Several community figures and contractors were listed as attendees or involved in the project with names and roles. A town meeting was set for June 8th and a court appearance noted for a local case.

Bnquasdng Counsell Naw Union School No 17 Naw Meyda Vrostar Wilson Newton Olsaniag Muchenpla Aldway Wm. Mawander John Vole Outrander Calvert Nixon Mra Oraen de McAlintey Bre A. McClure Alfred Wyde Tod Whaley Path E. Edward Auben McDouall Thon Aademon Connell Coltoviston

War notes from Toronto and Ontario fronts

War updates report battles, deaths, and service calls across Canada and Britain during a prolonged conflict. Notable losses include Alexander Crowe of Toronto drowned off Fiaberaan's Yalan Ligat and Lieut General Haveman killed in a Gosport plane crash. Officers, trades and conscription details surface amid a broad mobilization and local drills.

Hugland Alexander Crowe Wathulsa Sliver Toronto Fiaberaan Cal Willa TL Marchal D.H.C Baa Bean Fa Follon Jobs Boland Waa Wohotoad Strat Llant-Col W. R. Markall Tha Waxallice Aotlea Servica Dil Damaya Aresa Mia K. L. Wil Gosport England London Duskworth Grand Vallay Tylal Premlay Breland

Annual Reports Highlight Pastors Efforts at Methodlat Church

At the fourth quarterly meeting of the Heart of the Methodist Church, Wednesday evening, annual department reports were presented. The pastor Wav. 1 W. Avison and the board praised the pastor’s first year in charge, noting energetic effort, expanded work, and strong organization.

W. Avison Hins

Local church funds sustainment and quarterly receipts outlined

The article itemizes church finances with offerings to miscellaneous funds and upkeep. It notes the parsonage valued at 8000 and a balance of 759.00. Receipts include Congregation 550.80, Husday Hebool 174.20, Epworth League 61.3, Woman's Missionary Hosiery 64, Trusses Heard 1029, Hustley Hohoo 9200, Epworth League 153, Ladies' Alny Bossety 1413, and Wedel Wanda care 2540. The total annual base reserve stands 1555 with 21 percent earmarked for subscriptions.

Husday Hebool Epworth Leagus Epworth League Aly Bossety Coanes‘Wedel Wanda

Cushions Move to Trafalgar Town Hall Seating

Trafalgar Council posts cushions in the Township Hall after a long love for comfortable seating. Oakville Methodist Church pews have been moved to Postville hall, reuniting church and civic spaces with cushioned ease.

Thavalgar Council Oakville Methodiat Church Postville Hall Trafalgar Oakville

HOW TO KEEP WELL Ontario officers to meet at Convocation Hall

The Ontario Wealth Officers Association will meet on May 30 at Convocation Hall University of Toronto. The program features Dr Wil Park head of the Public Health Laboratory of New York City lecturing on Diphtheria. Captain Nuggetly Ganras will discuss front experiences Mr T Chalkley Huton of Milwaukee describes the newest fashion of nowage treat roent by notation Maj W D S Harpo of Hrampton will speak on genitary conditions in forbtn. There will be practical and snappy discussions on public health problems.

Fomon Hunga Baaketchowan Ontario Sint Convocation Hall University of Toronto Addresson Wil. Park Public Wealth Laboratorion New York City Nuggley Gonras T. Chalkley Huton Milwaukee Roent W. D. 8. Hharpo Hrampton Thorn

Advertiser Pledges and Public Protection in Columns

When an advertiser places an announcement in this newspaper he makes a public pledge. The paper provides protection not available elsewhere, as advertisers must keep their promises or be discredited.

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