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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
2
List of memorial and obituary items including Arnold family births in 1918, Butlin daughter Florence Alberta, Sprowitt address in 1948, Hamilton death in 1918, Suenidan and Sheridan obituaries, Fothes and Shortill notices, and Gunton memorial for Sydney with a peace quote.
The Acton Free Press Times notes a record depot and beef fears as October sales show higher figures. It reports Canada’s postwar funds plan and thrift stamps, calls for a monument to fallen soldiers, and details brisk Canadian army horse sales in London with top prices up to 700 dollars, reflecting strong wartime reallocation.
Commissioner Ellis of the Ontario Railway Board heard Acton Municipal Council’s petition to enlarge Acton’s corporation limits. D A Niven presented drawings showing 25 acres on the west side including park areas and Lake Avenue lots, plus 75 acres of Neardmoree property and Beantmore Crescent lands with Acton Tanning Company works. County Crown Attorney and exquain township officials supported annexation. Esquaming township opposed the 75 acres. Evidence noted that annexed areas are naturally situated and residents would gain civic privileges. decision pending.
County Council expresses deep regret at ex Reeve Hynds retirement from the board. Hynds cites municipal duties and financial matters, including debts and tax instalments, as requiring his prompt action. He recalls eight years of service with courtesy, resigning to allow younger men to serve. The council notes his valued roles in education and finance.
A wartime letter from Joe Hwackhamer son of ex Blackhammer describes his voyage from Canada to England in 1918, training at Seaford Camp, and life with the Canadian Cyclists Corps battalion. He mentions comrades Victor Coleman THM Moffat and Ralph, notes his brother in the Engineers, and laments the death of cousin Chisholm Yianshaw while sending greetings to family back home.
Private T Marsh writes from France to Private J P Scarrow during leave week. He mentions friends wounded and decorated. He laments the war, notes destruction and longed for home, and reports fellow Acton soldiers still alive. He signs off hopeful for a return soon.
Mrs ON Lambert of Acton visited friends Sunday. Church entertainment Wednesday evening drew large crowds. Mr and Mrs Wansett and children spent the weekend in Toronto. Mina Dorothy Burnalde, ill with influenza last week, is improving. Pastor Patternon of Everton preached twice Sunday to large congregations. Auctioneer J J Kerr of Acton visited Friends. Mr and Mrs Thatcher and family moved to a recently purchased farm near Guelph. Eden Milla left for Maryland to reside after purchasing property. Methodist church officers and clergy gathered Monday. Changes in circuit boundaries for Eramosa Stockwood Mimosa and Nassagawey are contemplated.
Willam Purvis a street contractor has received 2260 dollars 12 cents for his contract. Dr Campbell Laidlaw of Ottawa visited relatives in town for a few days. Citizens may cut down dead trees opposite their properties. J E McLeod of Windsor and Mrs Norman BicLeod of Calgary were relieved this week by the illness of their mother. The Women's Patriotic League shipped five Christmas boxes to the Georgeown bays containing cake chocolate and more.
Mr Herbert Scott spent the weekend in Toronto with friends. Miss Dorothy Polkinghorne of Toronto was home over the weekend. Mrs Frank Edge of Hamilton has returned home after visiting Mr A Meredith and others in Toronto. Mr Lane and family moved to Acton, a respected Limestouns citizen. Thanksgiving service attendance was light, yet Rev Cameron delivered a capable discourse.
Anniversary services will be held at Ebentser Church next Sunday and Monday. Mrs Harris of Midgay visiting her daughter, Rev J T Btrachan. Public schools reopened. influenza epidemic nearly over. Mr George Simpson returned from Saskatchewan. Derling family arrived from summer here to Toronto. Nassogawega Women’s Institute packed 36 boxes of comforts for soldiers last Friday. Erin won a Victory Loan Honor Flag. subscriptions total $35,000. Brian Winnifred Blowart died of influenza in Windsor. Mr J P Bush returned with a fine 180 lb buck. party had thirteen total. J T Austin returned from the west with W Fines. County arbitration over rail fence near Guelph road. replaced with wire fence. John Kitching & Ben to continue business. Kitching to reside in Burlington. Marvin remains in Watertown. EK H Cleaver funded electric stove for firemen. idea to share meals upon return from Europe. Burlington beach disaster: thirteen summer houses at station 24 burned, one damaged. estimated loss $34,000, insured.
A memorial service for the late Private J Burt was held at the Methodist Church in Acton on Sunday evening. Attendees included many friends from the area. meanwhile stock moved from Churchill to Acton for shipment by the drovers on Thursday. Roads remain reasonably good as car owners plan to winterize their vehicles.
A granfa woman asks how much money her husband withdrew last week at the bank. The bank officer replies that he cannot provide that information, noting that she is asking the paying teller though she is not the paying payer. The exchange reflects privacy limits on banking data.
Four youths and a Miss Gwilt die when a 6 10 train strikes their car at Brampton Queen Street crossing. Two others injured as the auto is hurled 240 feet. Inquest due this evening.
A letter from Lt Col Towers to Mrs Mary Carty of Finmilton recounts the death of her son Pte David Carty of the 8th Canadian Reserve Battalion from influenza at No. 12 Canadian General Hospital. The officer commends Carty as diligent and loyal, expressing shared sorrow and pride for his sacrifice.
Ol Halton performed bravely in a wartime display as residents recall patriotic acts. In town, several incidents are noted including JOD Chadwick of Vancouver winning a year with IL Ali and recent discharge, and J Laing injuring a wrist while delivering at Syer Grocery Co. A move from Milton to Toronto is mentioned, coal troubles last winter affecting Mr Andrew's family, and Mrs Roy Carey winning a 33000 verdict against N and D Stairway for a fatal highway crash involving her husband.
The comfortable frame house and two lots on Arthur Street offer five rooms a cool well fine garden and soft water in house Terms and particulars may be obtained at the premises from 22-4 Robert Laing Steer Strayed From James Douglas pasture lot 17 first concession En quesing a red yearling steer with small white spots Finder's will be rewarded by advising James Nougl ar. Cattle Wanted to Feed Having surplus ensilage and straw I will take at least ten head of young cattle to feed during the winter For particulars apply on Lot 24 thint Uno Enquesinz Card of Thanks Bmro and Mrs WT Furt and faintly Take Avenue Acton wish to express their sincere thanks for sympathy shown in the death of their son soldier Ben Pte J D Burt in France and for the memorial service at the Methodist Church We express sincere thanks to Acton people for kindness on the burial of our dear son and brother the late A J Mackinnon Caledon November 25 1913 CLA J Mackinnon for his mother and family
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