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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Nov 20, 1919

Page

4

House and Lot for Sale Corner Elgin and Agnes Streets

Seven room dwelling with parlor dining room kitchen four bedrooms cement cellar and cistern. In good condition with a first class cement well just completed and water in house. Full alcad lot and good outbuildings. Call and see. 45-44 mM. Laing card of thanks We the undersigned desire to express sincere thanks for friends and neighbors help and sympathy during the illness and death of our mother. Bonh and daughters of Mrs Henty Dauer

Elgin Agnes Streets Henty Dauer

Local Acton council debates hydro commission coverages

A Hydro Commission proposal to appoint three members with rotations and a permanent chair was endorsed by the Acton council. Discussions cover drainage policy, tax refunds, road and waterworks funding, and use of municipal chambers for meetings, with several motions approved or carried forward.

Hydro Comminsto Tydre Haar Thraa Ain Teck Aa McDonald Ua Ving Brigade Beott Hugh Campbel Tha GT. 1 Ath Street A. O. T. Heardimore John R. Celehman Cevenimt Clark Wyden Gourlay Yio Council Thease Moneya A. ©. T. Aweardmore Weo T. Gray Clark Ba Gentluy & Moyelberg Pha Byslaw Job Joan Wan Actus Treaasurer Mackenald Hellance Hhoo Co Farmor Mage Kengly Mise Dyke Tordute Acton Mold Ile Athens

Victory Loan totals cited for Canada and provinces

Canada reports 673 million dollars for the Victory Loan with provincial breakdowns and national debt implications. Toronto and Montreal figures are contrasted, while other provinces such as Ontario and Quebec are listed with multi‑million subscriptions.

Canada Toronto Montreal Qtean Uie Dominion Columbia Albarta Hawkatchewan Munttotu Haunawick Nova Scotia Prince Edward Faluud Quebec Dominion Dominions Bird Thomin White Great Britain United Great Britain United States

Premier Drury Names Ontario Cabinet Ministers

Premier Drury and his cabinet were sworn in at Government House by the Lieutenant-Governor last Friday. The lineup includes E. C. Drury as Prime Minister and President of the Council, W. Raney as Attorney-General, Vetenm Smith as Provincial Treasurer, H. Nixon as Provincial Secretary, F. C. Biggs as Minister of Public Works, H. Rowman as Minister of Lands and Forests, Walters Rollo as Minister of Labour and Health, W. Grant as Minister of Education, Manning W. Doherty as Minister of Agriculture, and others. several ministers have no prior seats in the Ontario House. A break in the cabinet’s assembly may delay seating the Premier and two other ministers in the House, with Nelson Parliament Liberal likely to be chosen as Speaker. Raney’s appointment to Attorney-General completes the new cabinet lineup.

Ontario Hien Ernest Charles Drury Government House John Wondrie Em C. Drury W. Mw. Raney J. C Vetenm Bmith SLE HW. C. Nixon MONI Oa F. C YY Carmichael Manitoulin Foreard Minas Man W. E. Haney Manning Doherty Nelson Prince Edwant Drury W. E. Raney ER. C Toronto New York Michigan

Prohibition Wins Large Majority in Ontario Referendum

Official results show decisive support for all four questions in the Ontario temperance referendum. Majorities ranged around 400 000 for the first questions and about 360 000 for the fourth, reflecting strong opposition to any repeal of the Ontario Temperance Act and to measures seen as weakening prohibition.

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Milton Heights Seeks Electricity and Local Road Work Funds

Esquesing Council received a petition from Milton Heights requesting hydro power and light service for the town. The council also noted road and culvert construction items and appointed W. M. Ardaldal as collector. meeting adjourned to December 16.

J. H. McCurtnell Othen Miltain Walehty Collowhlig Wong W. C. Anthony Sewer Bonathan Bolts Dyviva Georgetown Tayyan Amilureou A. Niven Thauuel Nebluntor Counel Wat

A Family Weekly Promises Value to Every Home

An early 20th century pitch touts a weekly family paper with portraits of figures, agricultural notes, and general interest content. It claims broad appeal for Canad and American households, offering a yearlong subscription with promise of useful, affordable reading for all members.

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Victory Flag Won Across County District in Charity Campaign

The objective was 1 700 000 with the county percentage up to 142.76. Maltyn County allotted 3 709 000 for the Victory Tap Duty, surpassing expectations as contributors from towns united in support. Acton led with 223 200 credited from 210 000, while districts like Hurtington and Georgstown posted strong subscriptions, totaling 32 910 060 and 216 000 in special gifts. The effort earned praise for civic participation and a Prince of Wales Wing honor for the overall county results.

Maltyn Rosh Canvanera Acton Messrs. Heardmore & Co Prince of Wates Cgeorgee Hulten Heurdimaere & Co Acton Tanning Company Georgetown Coute Paper Co Georgetown

Social and Personal News from Toronto Visitors and Local Arrivals

Social notes record visits and greetings among Toronto friends including Mr Hynudd, Mr Maddock, Mr and Mrs McMurchy and Mr O Connolly. Cenral figures travel to Calgary and Ottawa while others return to hometowns for weddings and extended visits.

Oakville Notices And Local Church Events

In Oakville the tai yate near thirty five is planned with the Lutes Afi of the Oakville Methodist Church hosting a baxaur for the whole roan on Friday afternoon December 6. The Second Convention of the Trafalgar Causeational Andocolution will meet in Township Tall Voutville Thursday afternoon. Special evangelical services at the Muthadlet Church focus on spiritual welfare. The American world attention centers on Oakville due to a large horses show in New York. The Wreabyleriuas Chore group prepared a concert this week featuring Jexela Alexandor and other performers. Aya Tolet Tretorn, vow of Muralhtea, author of Afra. Htutiley Milla celebrated her doth birthday last Thursday at the hour of her daughter.

Gakville Gakvilla New York Jexela Alexandor Tole Tretorn Muralhtea J Dauthor Afra Milla Chiba County

Acton Winter Sale and Livestock Bale Listings

A fragmented notice lists upcoming sales and auctions in Acton and surrounding areas. Items include horses cattle and goods with dates in November and December, naming vendors such as Melvor Mes and John Mes, with locations like Tarn and Hear Werke Village.

Novarlar D. Melvor Hornen Acton Jony Cakor Vrs John Mes Tockwood Kate Tarn Qurniture Hea Niveikawoyi Ateeko Weithieatay Necaumbia Boley Peruri Ptowk Thirwday Guelpit

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