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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Oct 24, 1918
Page
8
Local records show marriage licenses issued with details of couples, dates, and issuing authority. The notices indicate the town's civil registry activity and upcoming nuptial formalities.
Crime era note omits clear event details due to garbled OCR. The fragment mentions a Thursday with a date around November 24, 1918, but no identifiable people or organizations are legible.
A collage of brief local items from Guelph and area during wartime influenza. Mentions nine funerals, Victory Loan emphasis, public library closure, street name change, wood sales for citizens, schools wired for electric light, street and business updates, charity drives, and civic notices.
August William Withers died after a lung inflammation last Thursday at the family residence in Ontario. Funeral held at Fairview Cemetery Acton. widow Alta Drysdale, married in Ayr Scotland 62 years ago. He came to Canada in 1906 and lived in Eramoua or Nussaguweya twelve years. Survived by nine sons and three daughters, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wife Mes. Withers predeceased him. He was a member of the Presbyterian church.
Acton notes include sale of Evergreen Fare property to Mr B Melvor of Winnipeg for 7260 dollars, council plans wood sale to residents at 1.50 per cord, Victory Loan costs cited as low, Knox Church Young Peoples Guild programme, Daughters of the Empire charity work with items sent to France, influenza postponing Methodist anniversary, caution against Halloween pranks, shipping tag rules, and farm sanitation tips. Two Toronto motorists collide near Acton injuring rear vehicle. driver fined 14.00.
Inspector Paybvey reports from Milton Chatr that a carload of scrap iron shipped to Taventi Yard was found at night. The cargo likely contained liquor secreted in drums. A suspect car from Tupitile is linked to a man with a Hamilton connection.
The message calls citizens to support Victorious Peace by buying Victory Bonds. It urges individuals to contribute their share, highlighting the opportunity to lighten war burdens and hasten victory.
Public notices urge precautions against influenza amid 720 patients in Toronto hospitals and 152 nurses. Calls for national unity and Victory Bond purchases contrast with wartime debt rules under Imperial Army Acts.
Annie McDonald is home from Preston. Mia Alés Johntone visited friends in reaction. Rove Tynds attended County Council in Milton on Tuesday. Jean Wilson returned from the School of Faculty Friday. Ruby Clark home from Toronto, church school affected by influenza. Mr Pater Hiltz improving after weeks. Alta Jungen L Warren spent days in Toronto. Mina Kloroskes Holmen returned from Toronto after influenza. Marguecite Stewart with influenza, home Friday. Moyer won at Guelph Tuesday. Funeral for former parishioner John S. Moore. Moore recovering from influenza in Toronto. Abra Mrawn and Vittles visited from MInico. Witlart Johnstens conducted well. Alea C. S. Hinlth of Ulrview Place leaves for Han Ironplace, to spend winter with Neraun. Nell S McDoaught grieving death of nephew Dashwood of Dunnville after surgery in Tyrenta Hospital. BM Nelson Garden of Acton Tannin Company operated for appendicitis at St Joseph’s, Guelph, rapid recovery hoped. Juha Livingatude, grocer, recovering from pneumonia. Moat Lobuvas of Watford new teller at Merchants Bank. A Levantsa returned Canadian soldier discharged after three years service. Various letters note rapid changes and public interest in local affairs.
Public health guidance stresses separating the ill from the healthy and avoiding dry discharges. Used tissues should be burned or disposed of in water if possible. Infected items must be disinfected with strong agents and hands washed frequently. Those ill should avoid others for ten days and work absence may be longer. Emphasis is placed on cleanliness, ventilation, and protected wear.
London reports a war bulletin to Washington stating none of the allied governments view the German conduct as satisfactory and warn that changes in Germany are insufficient. It notes Germany would clear Alsace Lorraine before any peace talks deepen and mentions Newelly reacting to the note with cautious response.
The operator apologizes for the delay and plans to co open with the best films once the Board of Health approves the reopening. Patrons are urged to await official guidance on new showings and safety measures.
Word from post offices indicates Canada postal notes may reach soldiers in Canada or Britain and be payable at British postal offices in France. Field post offices are urged to aid troops at the front, offering emergency mail service and protection against lost correspondence.
A vintage ad asserts that quality remains before price, pledging to protect customers from inferior goods and high prices. It touts values in men's, women's, and children's wear, wallpaper, and house furnishings, promising stalwart quality and fair value.
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