12 Oct 1916
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
1
Fragmented obituary and social notices list births marriages and deaths with scattered names and dates. Entries mention born individuals in various towns, weddings conducted in homes or by ministers, and a few notes on local figures and a service member killed in action. The text reflects a cemetery of personal milestones and public announcements amid garbled OCR.
The Acton Free Press announces tax and rate changes effective after November 1. Subscriptions rise to 1.60 with a 1.00 rate for the visit period and advertising costs increasing. The November 1 price for readers is set at 2.00 with weekly copies costing one cent.
Fragmentary editorial notes discuss temperance policy and dining car service, with references to Ontario legislation and recent court absences. It reports on drunken incidents and local reactions, alongside tributes from K C Tandor praising the Red Cross and the Allied medical effort for front relatives.
Mrs. Donnatt, age about 84, died at her son’s home in Bria after a long illness. Born in England, she immigrated to Canada years ago, lived in Acton and Bria, and was highly regarded by many friends. Survived by her husband John Hannett and son William, funeral attended by relatives and neighbors.
A lengthy report details the 164th battalion’s planned winter march from Camp Bordon through Hamilton and several towns. It notes hospitality from officials, a promise of meals and lodging, and the testing of community support in Devonshire and Acton. Local residents attended reunions, with several visiting families mentioned and a mock skirmish between Acton and Georgetown patrols described. The piece closes with notes of returning figures and well wishes for the troops.
The Mil Mate troop from Camp Borden prepared to move to VWarallton on 6 March, with day and night duties planned at Acton. The Antth Battalion faced overseer concerns during the march, while the 04th battalion and nearby units joined in. The Iddth praised Chonan, and winter quarters at Velomth were noted. A printed prayer from Lord Mtoborta accompanied the troops, with 60 Battalion units on the ranges last week and additional shots observed in the area.
An OCR fragment describes Govexen A. UM. Sure. D Bub. d0th Battery C F A ESQUELING and a long weathered report on Esquandig Fall Fair at Georgetown. It references artillery training, camps, movements, names, and a public fair with praise for attendance and exhibits.
The Acton village by law provides for borrowing 25000 to loan to Reliance Shoe Company Limited to establish a boot and shoe plant in Acton. It outlines mortgage securities, 20 year repayment, interest at 6 percent, and public notice for vote on October 1, 1910.
A notice copies a proposed by law for the Village of Acton Council to consider and pass. It states annual per capita amounts and payment dates with figures and references to Municipal Act sections. The first publication date is September 20, 1016, and polling days will be set after electors votes.
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