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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

May 25, 1916

Page

6

Guelph local items include name change vote and public notices

A flurry of town events is noted with electors voting last Friday to rename the city. Other items report budgeted expenditures for a new fire house, appointments in Milton and Guelph General Hospital, upcoming by laws, road work, and weather impacting the week’s routines.

Howe Roeslair Gualph Miltos Valsa EG. Paige Milton Trowe Annie Vergiolua Diack Georgetown Guelph J. UO. Wilson A. al Wan General Assembly Winnipeg Acton Agen Eltles Healthiar Sanite Y Vontitionw Timits

Fletcher's Castoria Ad Copy and Mock Reward Notice

Fragmented ad copy and testimonial text touts Fletcher's Castoria with a fake reward offer. The mangled OCR references hall hall and a made up claim about curing ailments, with mis-spelled producer names and contact details. This reads like a damaged vintage advertisement page fragment.

Local imports and fires shock Burlington region

A string of local notes reports a near drowning in Georgtown, a fire destroying a summer home near Burlington valued at 210,000, and a town council meeting with talks on wagon width, a new railway office, and road upgrades. Also covered are a confirmation service at St Alban's, a fatal electrocution of a 13 year old boy, and the appointment of a new Baptist pastor in Acton.

Guelph Neal Haa Hhaptiat Clurall Uolph Tay Gordon Haptiat Cottege Meridan Wellington Mattallon Acton Georgatown Atreatavilla Millow Mitton Georgotown Thos Allen Ainith St. Alban's Lovishig Wlalog Clark Wasnlton Rt. Alban Ganday Mth Jung Mir Lalny Burlington We Houthaty Hatallten Spectator Ontario Houthar F. W. Hallie Hanallton Asaambla Jena Dobanturca Ueylatry Hoyas Kleetria Arthur Velaar Ernest Deluar Ferry Birec Wea Nlaywra Valle Hunday Elannoon Gazetta Methollat Thare Mme. A. T. Brown Barona Hunday School Kitchen Tattle Mason New Baptist Trev J. F. Janes Tate Kincannins The Baptist Church Jones Andaga Jonea Kinecardina Mil Street Avery Law May Law Pardy Law Ateam Mal Bollider Milton

ANOTHER AGTON BOY IN FRANCE

William J. Waldie son of Mr Alex Waldie Esq serves in Transport Service at the Front He sends a note and a photograph from France to friends and family. Waldie trained on a farm and now serves in an army transport unit in France expressing warm regards to old friends.

France William J. Waldie Alex. Waldie J. Waldie Waldie Moore Alexander Wallle Acton W. Ds Wari Ings Delver Waldle Mrandon Banding Hlia Hla Horvica

Ballinafad Life and Church Notes Amid Odd Warnings

Mr Fred Haugginn was thrown from his manure cart during a tuning session causing a palatal wound. The Presbytean Church plans alternate Monday services and weekly Sunday events. Toronto resident Mrs Tainan Camp hall visits Mallinafal with Mr and Mrs larder and children from Boston. Far nel Ming Hadle Hayera of Ashgrave at home. Mr and Mrs Grahau of Norval visited Farnell.

Fred Haugginn Rogers Toronto Tainan Camphall Ming Hadle Hayera Aahgrave Mira, Grahau Norval Mra. Farnell Burlay

Obituary notices from a rural Canadian town

Obituary notices report mourning for Mrs Vrank Honea and Mrs Wolmes who died after illnesses and travel. The community also marks the death of Warren R. CAURPUSI, born in Scotland, who taught in Canada and died in Toronto. Funeral details list Fairview Cemetery and describe the deceased’s church and teaching roles.

Mug Fisk Morus Vrank Honea Tie Wolmes Lerui Thomas Matthaws Gualph Acton Wolmea Aha Taban Waa Ouslph Mercury Hla Hha Chamber of Tha Woolwich Hhust Wash Brampton Frank Ooe Slater Mink Warar Har Los Tha Cousmunley Warren R. Caurpusi Canada Flo Toronto Christman Campbaell United States Campbell Bia Bible Land Fairview Cemetery Lalo John Ruiniay Camphell

Fruit prospects in Niagara after Dominion visit

Bt Catharinsz Ontario May 22 F WW Grindlay of the Dominion Fruit Braosh reports from the Fapox Tenincula visit examining orchards in Niagara. He notes bloom and early conditions suggest a large total crop with variability possible before harvest, citing widespread flowering and favorable signs for peaches pears plums and apples. The grape crop remains uncertain with timing pending, and overall fruit prospects look strong but risk remains before picking.

Bisawoea Howlltay Niagara Chia Wal Orindley

Social Notes and Visits Across Town and District

Ming Bortla visits, travel plans, and relatives from Waterloo to Toronto surface amid church and community events. Aunts visit Blora, Wilma Johnston hosts guests, and townsfolk attend weddings, engagements, and a Methodist district gathering. Marriage plans for Miss Anna May Lealla and Alfred Ursenlag Jamieson announced for Calgary.

Tha Engigedsatta Misa Anna May Lelia Caorge Lealla Georgetown Afr Alfred Ursenlag Jamieson Wobaet Crawford Jasleaon Toronto Juna Ab Calgary Albarts

Damaged Church Property Grievance Letters From Reader

A trustee member writes to the editor about long standing neglect of compensation for damages to Methodiat Church property since 1882 Opened hall to public after act then faced wear vandalism and occasional donations The writer grievances seek courteous response and fair handling from the church board secretary treasurer and readers.

Vaux Paxsa Hira Methodiat Church Farnssia Formar Ihanssholdara Pablo Ibla

Ageculturs wetting one talnute golt there daye

A garbled note reflects confusion over agricultural education and public demonstrations. It mentions educators, demonstrators, and an adviser seeking facts, with skeptical tone about rapid reforms and the public’s response. The text ends with reflective critique of hasty action.

Ontario Agricultural College Seed Varieties Dominate Open Prize

The Ontario Agricultural College reports its No. 72 oat variety leads in yield and quality across Ontario trials for five years, winning more prizes than any other. The No. 12 oat, later renamed Imperial, has strong global tests and improved reported yields. A New York firm noted early sowing of No. 72 in 1915, with interest spreading nationwide. current Ontario prices show No. 1 varieties available at about 1.00 per bushel as of May 20, 1910.

Ontario Agricultural College O.A.C Cooperative Experimenta Ontario Huatera Weatera Ontario New York State Cate G.A. Zavire Guslph Canala

Walking and Bowling Daily Health Tips From Old Magazine

The piece extols daily walking and light bowling as healthful routines improving endurance and reducing sickness. It notes the need for gentle, repeated exercises, toe weights, and steady routines to build strength and resilience, per a Woman’s Home Companion excerpt.

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