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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

5

Cutdaye Winios Death Notices From Small Town Archive

Fragmented obituary notices recall a bride’s mother, local names, and a 73 year old death at a home in Wobert Taligg area. Other entries list a Walter St. Campbell death and Olive Gladys, daughter of Thonian Matthews, aged 20, from Anton. Several dates appear as May 10 and May 20 with place names such as Arthur Utreat and Suelo.

Maothar Town Five Erin Wu Wolpomlay Iaags Weir of Bein Adolalle Coarye Wilbon Wobert Taligg Arthur Utreat Anton Wag Walter St. Campbell Horwvu Edwin Atreat Olive Gladys Ran Wolmes Thonian Matthews Quolpls

Acton Free Press reports on war measures and reforms

The Acton Free Press highlights wartime policy speeches by Attorney General Lucas and related municipal reporting duties. It notes daylight saving adoption progress and provincial reforms toward social welfare, education, and labor protections, with figures on economic shifts and prohibition effects.

Col James Ballantine Receives Distinguished Honor

A dispatch from Lociloa Kay reports Col James Ballantine of Georgetown Walton County receives the Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George after meeting King George at Buckingham Palace. The Halton native long served in the Union and commanded the 4th Battalion with prior wounds and a D A O for gallantry. His wife Mrs Ballantine remains at home as he returns from service.

George Buckingham Palace Tames Valantine Talon E. Wy Goorga Muckingbars Bulan Owlor St. Michal Cosygetown Walton County Hallantics Col Vallunting John Wallastne Kay Ceorgetown Alesat Howe End Wallandes Walooma Col. Hallanting Alchan Fox Coerion Viret Lowan Tdth Usk Sabe

Military Motel to Stanley Pearson and others in Artillery roles

Military note reports on Stanley Pearson in the Artillery and Private Huippen of Toronto visiting town. It lists Canadian troops for the summer, officers promoted in Acton, and Acton Platoon members at home for Sunday. mentions training detachments and various ranks including Garguants and Lasce-Corporal.

Stanley Pearson The Artillery Joalph Vlerted Irlanda Hare Huippen Toronto Mra. Huippen Wareftica Canada Tuenlay Thas Teta Caswall Acton France MacTavish Thy Hath Mattalion Mre A. MacTavah Tha C. A Tha Baile Hattaea Coolph Pelawawa Carp Georga Risetburat Hweckhamer Us Aclon Malooo Exvla Yarla W. C. C. Keaonay V. B Wea Ye Keeney J. P Par Puxaw Royal Veternary Corps Bettiah Foresto Franca Laon Caytain Kenney L. P. Snyder Royal Hank Montreal Pia Charles Pia Clifford Pie L. Atkinson EC. Alawart J. Coonsy Pta Parry Pea A. Cook J. Loattsl Ates Dee A. Pane Pis J. P. Boarrow Bargt. Clearge Baout A. Andarson

Union School trustees seek $38,000 for new building

Meeting minutes show the trustees of Union School No 17 requesting the council pass a by law to borrow 38000 for erecting a proposed new school and other expenses. A resolution authorised funds from various accounts and noted interest at a stated rate until repayment. The record lists numerous individuals connected to accounts and services.

Enquasdng Counsell Naw Union School No 17 Naw Latrodusad Neathoa Passid Noeval Aldawalk Dasorlbadl Alex. Meyda Vrostar Uresnissa Uresnissa Brow, Plank A Naraiaat. Dsarlingg Jan Wilson Ishige Wu Newton Olsaniag Duo J. W. Muckenpla Hunbar B. Fhowopaon Aasaxdor Rowisan Mutinan Aawandor John Vole Outrander Calvert Dr. Nixon Sorviers Mra Oracn de McAuintey Wervices Rasan Neer Deter Sawene A. McClure Ixtog Wat Reasal Peers Cove A. McClive Ig Sanutary BM Alfred Vyidle Whaley Pathinantay E. Edward Auidrew McDonald Conall Mead Aw Co

British War Note Items and Canadian War Service News

The note lists British war efforts on the 640th day of conflict with over 4,000 Hons of Hugland enlisting for active service. It records deaths and drownings including Alexander Crowe of Wathulsa and Cal Willa TL Marchal, with Lt. Gen. Haveman killed in England. It notes substantial Canadian enlistment, damage to homes at Galt, and University of Toronto honoring soldiers in a special memorial. It also mentions aviation fatalities, tax changes, and various war notices involving Canadian Parliament, naval movements, and university leadership changes.

Hugland Alexander Crowe Wathulsa Sliver Toronto Fiaberaan Cal Willa TL Marchal D.H.C John Boland Wohotoad Strat Neal Llant W. R. Markall 1Ath Warallice Waa Aotlea Dil Damaga Aresa Mia K. L. Wilks Galt University of Toronto Ssua Ab Gosport England London Duskworth Grand Valley Premlay Breland Aince France Summmi Niagara Camp Buffalo Niagara Falls

Fourth quarterly report of Methodlat Church hoard

At the fourth quarterly meeting of the Methodlat Church hoard on a Wednesday evening the annual department reports were presented. The pastor and members praised the year’s work, noting organization and notable effort by the pastor and the board.

Avison Hins

Local Church Funds And Activities Reported In Annual Review

The article outlines ongoing church maintenance funds for the local church and related societies. Figures include 350.50 from Congregaticas, 174.00 from the Husday Hebool, 641.30 from Epworth League, and 644 from the Women’s Missionary Hosiery. Quarterly Board receipts totalled 104, and other sums include 129, 200, and 153 from various groups. Total annual expenses and activities are summarized with a net amount of 2540 for the cure and a grand total year’s result of 1355.

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Cushioned Seats Move Town Hall Crowding to Comfort

Trafalgar council comments on relocating Oakville’s cushioned church seats to Postville hall for meetings. The Oakville Methodist Church pews, decades old and rooted in a lumber era, are praised for improving comfort and attendance as officials celebrate practical gains from the cozy seating upgrade.

Trafalgariana Thair Ife Lelokwnown Lua Leen Oakville Tna Amd Euraly Trafal,ar Oakville Methodist Church Postville Hall

HOW TO KEEP WELL AT TORONTO MEET

The Ontario Wealth Officers Association will meet on May 30 in Convocation Hall at the University of Toronto. The program includes lectures by Dr. W. J. Park of New York City on Diphtheria, and talks by Captain Nuggley Gonras on front experiences, T. Chalkley Huron of Milwaukee on new weighing notation, and Major W. D. 8. Sharpe of Brampton on general conditions. Practical discussions on public health problems will follow.

Fomon Provincial Board of Wealth Baaketchowan Ontario Ontario Wealth Odicers Sint Convocation Hall University of Toronto W. J. Park Public Wealth Laboratorion New York City Nuggley Gonras T. Chalkley Huron Milwaukes Nowage Trantloent W. D. 8. Sharpe Hrampton Thorn

Advertising Pledge and Public Trust in Newspapers

When an advertiser places an announcement, they pledge to the public. The newspaper provides protection by exposing promises openly. Advertisers must keep their word or face discredit, as promises are made in the open for all to see.

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