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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 04, 1919

Page

7

Journey Through Siberia and Manchuria Seen Through Ekaterinburg Letter

A letter from Capt. Arthur Kenney recounts the overland route from Omak to Ekaterinburg via Manchuria. He describes a near train wreck on a horse‑shoe curve, an American patrol at a wreck site, a confiscation of contraband in Manchuria, vast cattle country, and the Siberian Barracks at Irkutsk. He notes the French and British supply roles and expects departure to Ekaterinburg soon.

Arthur Kenney W. St Ranney Church Street Omak Filberia KK Cabihung Ttusals Keaney Windivestock Omsk Leutenant Wolshovists Manchuria China Yarbin Vindivoata Blberia CP. H Lake Superior Irkutsk Crook Hampshire Ekaterinburg Vladivostok Siberian Kolchalas Meno Antfcordia Ekyterinburg Jovely

Halton Oldest Native Born in Milton Contested

Local tradition identifies eo H Bowen of Milton as Halton’s oldest native born resident, arriving in the county in 1832. Friends question if anyone older can be named, while others note his long life in the town.

Halton Borneo H. Bowen Milton Ardeat Video

Ontario Department of Agriculture Announces Fall Farm Fair Dates

The Ontario Department of Agriculture announced fall farm events in multiple towns with dates including September 1 84 and 4 September 418 and 20 September 30 October 1 September 23 and 34 September. Listings include Acton Brampton Caledon Erin Fryelton Toronto and Woodbridge with several September October slots.

Ontario’ Department of Agriculture Fall Farm Actan Artur Hrampton Duriington Caledon Erin Fryelton Seeeetermere Bopt Reenne Toronto Watentown Watont Woodbridge

Local Notes and Social Today in Town and Country

Town and Country residents report misfortune as Heave Wood of Kamora loses cattle after a week’s search. Obituary notes James Mutrie of Guelph formerly of Bramoan dies last Thursday. Social visits headline a busy week with visits from Mitchell, Norval, Acton, Winnipe g and Oklahoma. Village council plans a fair night to raise funds for town hall stage decoration. Military celebration and family announcements pepper the page along with lectures and travels of locals and guests in Georgetown, Walkerton, Rockwood and beyond.

Heave Wood Kamora James Mutrie O. A. C Tdran Guelph Bramoan Tin Eramota Wiliam Bmutrie A. Hytle Ula Dell W. Justlon Winniper J. Gawthrope Miler Realien Mill Street Mra. Jus. Wheeler Atvocais

Notable Visits and Events At Brant Military Hospital

Wednesday evening at Brant Military Hospital celebrating visitors and hospital patients. Includes Mrs Yurtington and Mrs Yarilton ladies group, Roy Miller from Wisconsin visiting family, and upcoming Harvest Thanksgiving at St. Luke's. Engagement announced Florence Jane Dearing to HA Sheppard of Detroit. Other notes: Loyal Trp Grand Lodge in Collingwood, visits by Justice George Hamilton and families, Lt Jas McColl returning from overseas.

Brant Military Hospital Yurtington Yarilton Roy Miller Wisconsin Nev Canon I Greens Toronto Gret Burlington St. Luke's A. Dearing Florence Jane HA. Sheppard Detroit Ged Dean Collingwood George Hamilton Stratford Perth H. ¥. Naisbitt Cornn N. Y Darlington Jobin Natabict Harmillton Hospital Lieut Jas. McColl Spokane Wash Mrs. Wallace Tonawanda Mra Wilavn

Schools Reopen After Summer Vacation With Toronto Exhibition Attendance

The article notes that schools reopen on Tuesday after the summer break and many locals attended the Toronto Exhibition in the prior week. Several social visits occur among residents including Mr and Mrs Mays, Joyce and Alex Lucas of Milton, Rev Janes Honderen after returning from overseas, and multiple gatherings at neighbors’ homes in Guelph and surrounding areas.

Mays Joyce Alex Lucas Milton M. Crawnon Janes Honderen O. Lamb Marm W. van Norman Nore Donald Gualph Apent Labor Day J. Gramble Mugu Drich John Hoanfelt Hespeter Mr Creweson Afr Geo Gowling Ottawa Spencer RJ. Hare Heatrevor Muskoka John Hurray Cincinnati Bam Harrop Wchard Fay Percy Allport Toronto Stuart Jones Mt Fa Mluca Hluart King Anal Country Neformer

Acton Club Wins Championship In Baseball Challenge Cup

Acton defeated Georgetown 13 to 5 in the series deciding game for the Baseball Challenge Cup donated by Glenwilliams. McKinnon pitched a splendid game as Acton outhit Georgetown and secured the cup amid celebrations. Local residents returned to Toronto and Brantford after the match weekend with stories of the victory and social gatherings.

Acton Bohool Ruby Clark Florence Holmes Margaret Harnett Yertha Brown Toronto Mixes Doroethy Nelson Manitoulin Island Jeane O'Brien Albion Margaret McDonald Autton Mia Annie McDonald Port Arthur Milas Nets Plank Dwight Miles Alma Conway Delaware Marguerite Slowest Teegwater Jean Wilmon Ermeen Milas Ailcla O'Brien O'Connell Frankie Afulin Weaton Mins Heasie Mullin Tyrone Glenwilliams Georgetown Thackburn Masters Cole Clarke Amolt Rowan Norton Myder Reynolis - MckKinnon Herrington Nynds Ryan Don Kennedy McAriney McLeod W. Cole i. Wennoty Goretown McKinnon Quifield Infield Mr. Warraclough Bertha Lyece Hmiley & Co Weal Acton Frianda Wualheas

Neighbors Aid Viarvey Bridgeman in Barn Raising

Tuesday crowd in Knatchbull helped raise a new bank barn for Viarvey Bridgeman with Aberfoyle contractor Mr Quirk. Also reported: a Nassagaweya vs Noleon baseball win, temperance groups organized in Urookville, and local social notices including a Miss Gladys Taylor shower and Oakville choir prospects.

Urookville Jam. Moffat Reeve Thos. Richardson John Marshall wVice Cansmore BCAL Roy J. T. Hirachan H. Eee G. T. Wilson Wiss A. Senior

Family gathers for Lang clan reunion at Mathew home

Sixty seven members of the Lang family and spouses met at John Mathew’s home for a fourth generation reunion. The event featured social visits reminiscences and speeches with most surviving relatives in attendance except one member. It was the first gathering in twenty three years and was celebrated as a memorable occasion.

John Mathew Hatunday George Lang Mie HL I Mo. Kee Bonalto Alta Mra. J. Palaley Grandview Man Mraobert T. Lane Campbeill Allan Sault Bee Marie Ont ME Lane G. Re Lane Jerma Bt Willams

Social and Personal Notes From Toronto Visitants

Mr. John Warren of Toronto spent Tuesday in town. Miss Agnes Gould of Pittsburg visited Mr. W J Gould and family. Several residents and visitors from Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, Detroit and Rochester spent time with friends in town last week. The notices list many short visits, returns from trips, and locals meeting relatives and neighbors.

John Hr. Warren Toronto Haroll Kennedy Moe Th Agnes J. Gould Pittsburg, Va Afr W. J. Gould Sarah Gauhan Detroit K. J. Kennedy

Labor Day Holiday Observed In Toronto Trip

The Labor Day holiday drew many citizens to Toronto for the day. A busy influx created an unprecedented jam of the exhibition while others stayed home enjoying a pleasant, mild weather.

Toronto Labac

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