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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 12, 1916
Page
5
Fragmented obituary and marriage notices list couples tied by date and place. It records weddings at homes in Acton and nearby towns, with names such as Lundy and Framtr, and many notices mention parents and addresses. Also notes a few deaths and a World War I casualty.
The Acton Free Press notes a price rise for subscriptions and advertising after November 1. It states new rates will apply to readers in the United States starting November 12, with a page postage of one cent per week and a new subscription tier. The message mentions old rate continuity for local buyers and urges readers to act.
Editorial notes discuss temperance enforcement at trains and dining cars, Ontario Prohibition Act implications, court absences for drunken assaults, and opposition leader Taylor praising the American Red Cross and medical corps for daily wartime support. Comments reflect concern over closing barns and bottle business impacts, with tribute to frontline relatives.
CREWSONS CORNERS notes a quiet Thanksgiving as Mrs Nellie Bennett, born in England 80 years ago, passes at her son Johns home in Brantford area after a long life of marriage and active memory. Her husband died 22 years ago and several grandchildren and relatives gather for the tribute. Friends and neighbors send sympathy as the family recalls a life of kindness and wit.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a 19th century local notice with names such as Bedanti Blontee Co and John War Wahor, referencing various firms and persons. The readable fragments suggest a registry or advert for public notices, with limited coherent details or dates.
The article describes a long march from Camp Bordon to Tumilton by a unit marked as the Hatallon, with planned stops at several towns including Wybo Helhuma Orangeville Erin Anton Gwerystows Milton Gakvilla and Murliogron. A welcome and meals are to be provided at Acton and at various churches. Community figures attend a Date Devonshire Chapter Dough Cereal testing and discuss cooperation for a catechism event. A sham battle occurs between Acton Uny Hooue Patrol and Georgetown Patrol with two casualties, followed by social visits to Brant fowl and Maple area residents.
Fragmented report from Camp Borden describes Arranjoniontaana mutolay Mil Mate tatrok moving Halton and Dufteris units to Warallton in a day and night alert. The Antth Battalion faced oversea service warning causing heavy casualties and a salute of T Tarahlight Proguasons.
A wartime letter from Govxen A. My Sure. D Bub of the 60th Battery C.F.A. describes training ground conditions, artillery drills, and the mood of troops as they prepare for overseas deployment. The note mentions companions, equipment, and the scale of maneuvers while hinting at impending movement to England.
The Acton village by-law authorizes a loan of 25000 to fund a loan to The Reliance Shoe Company Limited to establish a boot and shoe factory in Acton. The by-law outlines mortgage security, annual installments of 2170.01, conditions for factory construction, allocation of lands, and repayment terms over twenty years, with elections set for October 4, 1910. It details the transfer of land, mortgage plans, and corporate obligations to secure the loan and ensure project completion.
Notice states a proposed by law will be passed by the War Boration of the Villages of Actos. If electors are absent the event occurs after one month from publication in the Acton Wroa Proas Newspaper. Polls open at fixed places and times. objections or vetoes must reach the clerk by the tenth day before voting. AVY MAGKINNON Ozark Village of Aa.
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