06 Nov 1919
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 06, 1919
Page
1
Fragmentary classified notices include livestock and property ads. Heifer stray, grey with ear tag. reward offered. House and cot for sale at Elgin and Agnew Streama with seven rooms and modern fixtures. Also entries for Oxford Down sheep for sale and machinery including gasoline engines and wind pump equipment.
City council met with all members present and endorsed the finance committee’s payment list. It instructed the clerk to notify Mougra James Louden Hertzberg to finalize plans and specifications so tenders can be called, and planned a special meeting to name streets for the waterworks project.
October honor roll list from Acton schools shows multiple classes with students named in Class I through Primary, highlighting top scholars. The report includes totals for senior and junior divisions, with teachers listed for several groups and totals reaching 650 across sections.
Community announcements cover travels and visits among residents. Mr. and Mrs. S.A. Gourlay of Kitchener attend shop by law vote in town. Mr. and Mrs. William Arnold move to Main Street. Mrs. J. C. Nelson and Mr. Frank Kennedy attend W. B. M. H. convention in Flora. Mrs. Caleman’s family visit brother, Capt. W. a. C. Kenney returns from service in Palestine and Egypt. Mrs. James Moore announces engagement of daughter Lattig Atabelle to Mr. Mredwilck Robertunk of Toronto. Mrs. Nuulan Lindsay sustains a thigh fracture from a fall while fetching a string. Former Calvary mayor Cymepayy Mathur noted as ex-Mayor Arthur Gymeron references. W. Collier visits relatives in Britain, reports changes and longing to return to Canada.
Neighborhood notes report a Halloween break in at the local school. Desks overturned, library scattered, and books thrown across the floor. Officials vow to punish the guilty and restore order after several days of disruption.
The Limehouse community mourns J A Henderson who died after a week of illness following a cold. He was a respected farmer, father, and church member, beloved by many. The funeral was conducted by Rev Cagneran with burial at the sixth Nne Cemetery and a large attendance from distant admirers.
Acton voters supported a waterworks by law by a wide margin and endorsed a transfer of the shoe factory agreement to Gourlay & Co. The council provided plans and estimates from engineers and circulated details to ratepayers. The waterworks measure and the shoe factory transfer both passed decisively with majorities around four to one.
Capt. W. A. Kenney of the Imperial Veterinary Forces arrives at his father's home after service in Egypt and Europe. The record covers his early commission at Aldershot, postings in France and England, a long Sinai–Jerusalem march with Allied forces, hospital detentions, and his eventual return in August. He served in charge of veterinary units across multiple campaigns and languages, including Aramaic, and was last with the 7th Division at Tamuatla before discharge.
Grand Valley resident AL N Cooper preaches at Ebanezer Church on Sunday November 16. Threshing is nearly finished with light work and concerns about recent worries are noted. Robert Borthwick reports a valuable cow lost to choking, while Dr Siew and a nurse conduct medical inspections for the Education Department. A board and ratepayers meeting will decide on continuing protection work as farmers consider their alpa Up this week.
Report from Crewsons Corners notes two hunters ignoring Sunday game laws near the Toronto Suburban Trail along the Blue Horinuc. A pair of horses owned by Mr Hasil Johnston wandered from their paddock Sunday night, were struck while near G. T. Trucks Monday morning, with one horse killed for safety and the other severely injured.
Ratepayers will vote on a by law to manage hog herd waste and fruit processing plants. Community groups and church leaders plan a meeting at a church basement on November 22 to discuss the proposal and its impact on local services.
Oakville residents plan a December winter exhibition featuring a crowd of about three hundred people. Organizers aim for a well attended event in the town hall with the school gymnasium used for the gathering.
A garbled notice from Canada Farmer Publishing Syndicate advertises study guidance and vocational counseling by Arthur Pack Farmer. It cites questionable pricing and unclear offerings, mentioning subscriptions like $100 yearly and 60 cent office fees, with references to Canada and HuHaL region.
Beardmore’s Men win out as Beardmore Sanctary crest honors Crom. Acton Tanning Co. and Mount Beardmore & Co. tanneries secure first honors in Crom the county contest. Mugu arrives from Stilton headquarters to deliver the result.
Town Hall meeting announced with speaker Miro J. Ford to discuss Victory Honda benefits and public access. Acton Orchestra to provide music. Also reports on Mrs W Coles bereavements, Prohibition Education group meeting in Miller, Acton High School Literary Society officer appointments, and a lively Halloween in Acton with decorations, treats, and playful mischief observed by residents.
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