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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
2
Obituary line fragment records multiple memorial items listing names such as Harobottle Dizon Cole Kaley Anderson Hopkins Matheson Denny and family lines. It notes dates in October 1918 and ages with locations including Georgetown Acton and Baronao Lake while mentioning military service and a crown attorney.
Editorial notes report the Fourth Liberty Loan oversubscribed by about 160 million, with a projected total near 6.166 billion despite influenza. It cites Ontario's strong provincial fundraising, details bond terms, and urges patriotic participation while noting the death of Lieut. Col. J D Clarke and Italian front welfare updates.
Obituary notes honor Arthur Anderson of Wiltam Drive and Michael Kaley of Acton who died in France in 1918. Anderson enlisted in the 1640 Halton Dufferin Battalion and served in France after a special draft. Kaley joined the 164th Battalion in January 1916 and fell in action October 31, 1918. Memorial service planned at Knox Church next Sunday. families remember their sons and act on grief while Acton mourns.
The County Executive appoints John Kennedy C Henderson D L Hutcheon Archie Gillies and others as canvassers for Acton district to cover from the Irdine Enquising to the western boundary including Acton town. Hutcheon and Gillies to canvass Naanagaweya from Speyside road to the northern boundary.
Lieut H S Preston son of Mr T H Preston of the Grantonist Expogltor killed in action in France. Pte Joseph Fryer son of Thomas Fryer of Noxsagawoyo also killed in France. Pte J P Bearrow left for Burlington hospital for treatment and possible operation. Pte Ernest Charles Kowko of Guelph died from influenza after returning from overseas. Corporal M McGready wounded died of wounds in France. Pte W Wanaborough killed in action in France. Kipling Puffer wounded. he was in hospital. Mrs Kelleher informed her husband Corporal B P Kelleher died of wounds. awarded Military Medal. Government seeking 500 million for war needs. Victory Bonds offered 28 Oct to 15 Nov with 4 per cent interest. bonds from $60 to $3000. Bonds payable over 6 to 26 years.
Neighborhood notes report farmers busy with apple picking and harvest tasks. Several lines discuss influenza cases in the vicinity and local plans for potato dining and hot killing activities. Movements include W M McDonald visiting Afr John Smith at a Toronto college, which has been closed. A gravel upgrade is suggested to improve a road section near Everett Denny's gate.
J Kerr of Hamilton has been appointed Chief of Police at a salary of 4200 dollars. Crawley town clerk and Mrs Crawley are away on holiday in Atlantic City. Park Commission cancels moving picture shows due to Spanish influenza. Sid Stansbury, a recently returned soldier, spends a few days in town and suffers nerves from a fault. William Quinn, son of Capt James Quinn, died in New York and was buried in Oakville Sunday at 3 o'clock.
Mina Della Dingle left for a Cornell course in Ithaca New York. Acquaintances from Vancouver visit Erin town and a Burlington Cannery project plans a sea well rear protection. Several residents return from trips to British Columbia and Detroit while others attend court appointments and family visits. A stroke is suspected for Mrs Tarnwell, villagers discuss Victory Land and rising potato crops and note rough rural roads and threshing activity.
Milton W. Alexander has been ill and frail, his heart weak. Mayor Earl learns that his youngest son Harold Earl was wounded with a gunshot, left arm fractured, at Caplan. Daughters of the Empire thank S. T. L. girls for selling tags raising 175 dollars. The mayor praises the streets and walks committee for a year’s work. Influenza causes a churchless Sunday and delays in civic life.
NABBAGAWEYVA Mise Alma Frank of Guelph stayed at her home here. Mikes Winkworth of Toronto visiting Nassigawiya Manse. All township schools closed for a fortnight due to influenza. Miss Myrtle Pickett returned from a Michigan visit. John McKennedy had a successful sale of stock and implements. plans to move to Hamilton. No church services Sunday due to Board of Health measures. Women’s Fox meeting at Methodists Parsonage. November meeting to be at Mrs Witla Millett’s home. Mr Calin Itenhtun had a fatal suburban mail truck accident last Tuesday injuring but not fatally. May Win Withers of Knayedhull died October 15 after short illness. Funeral at Walrview Cemetery. Acton bereavement extends to the community.
Mr and Mrs GQ Wrigaleaworth of Harold Toronto and Mrs Kerr return from visits in Ohio and Western States. Ienox Presbyterian Church Georgetown postpones anniversary services indefinitely. Pavement contractor in Alain Hbrest may delay completing work before winter due to labor scarcity. Influenza deaths decline as churches schools and public buildings remain closed for weeks. Edward Coleman recovering after operation at Toronto Hospital. Merald reports.
Community updates report Mina Aleda Meredith visiting Toronto with friends and Misa Dorothy Palkinghorne securing a position with Harris Abbatolr in Toronto. John McGill of Ottawa spending time at his mother’s. Mrs Fred Downing returns to Beachville after visiting her mother. Mr Nol eon Lane recovers from illness. Mr T P Ivens of Brantford dies. Limehouse residents extend sympathy to Mrs Tvena and family.
A large General Conference session in Hamilton showcased leaders from Canada and beyond. Key figures included Chancellor Bowles and Hon. N. W. Rowell, with officers re-elected and new appointees, highlighting church education, missions, and public life.
A jagged schedule of farm stock and implements sales across multiple towns and dates. Entries name buyers sellers and locations such as Guelph Acton Carafrana and Amphion with dates from November through December.
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