Acton Fall Fair Preparations Amid Seasonal Notes
September notices highlight Acton Fair opening to the world and preparations for harvest. Reports cover government Thanksgiving date prospects, local council actions appointing a Fuel Controller, coal applications in Guelph, property sales, a delivery accident, and civic events including Women’s Institute meeting and Anglican social welfare post. Local weather aided fall plowing and a rainy day benefit. Several community items, fairs, and visits are noted along with ongoing Ontario farmer enthusiasm for soldiers’ services.
Local Acton Soldiers in France and England Wounds and Duties
Pte Ernest Harry home from Niagara Camp for the weekend. John Walker in khaki at London Camp with the Jat Depot Battalion. Gunner Arthur Plant wounded in France last October now in an English hospital. Sgt Clifford Rice formerly of Acton wounded in shoulder and hand in France. Reports suggest the 164th has many casualties. Arthur Watson and Corp Thomas Bennett wounded in leg. Lance Corp Thomas Edward Bennett wounded in the left leg. Pte J P Scarrow invalided from Bramahott to Canada and likely to enter military hospital at home. Medical board preliminaries indicate continued service doubtful. Preparations underway for return within a week or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Harry
Niagara Camp
John 3
Walker
London Camp
Jat
Buck
Arthur Plant
France
Isail
England
Jen
Sergt. Cifford Rice
Lester Rice
Saginaw
Mich
Acton
164Th
Mattallon
Ste
Arthur Watson
Thomas Bennett
Robert Bennett
Lake Avenue
Milita Department
Ottawa
Lance Corp
Thomas Edward Bennett
Infantry
General Hospital
Youlogne
Phia
Thao
Bennett
Pte
J.P. Scarrow
Canadian General Hospital
Bramahott
Canada
Ie Capeda
Acton notes and local incidents from the week
A man named John Cohen was approached about money found. a message urges claim at Acton post office. Sunday services unite Baptist and Methodist congregations with Moyer preaching at both. A woman was stung by an Erin swarm, left in critical condition after the incident. Appeals for the Salvation Army fund drive are reported with canvassing planned in Acton. A minor school morning program and a car collision near Kitchener caused injuries to Robert Scott. A seizure case at Oakville prompts speculation of an organized gang. Firearm and shooting reports describe windows struck on Lake Avenus and ducks shot near the lake with warnings about Sunday shooting penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Kitchener
Robert Lauby
Kittchener
Lauby
Altech
Las
Robert Scott
Hirveyin
Nyuor
Oakyilla
Oakville
Samilton
Toronto
Harvey
Parkin
Lawson
Firvarma
Airy
Luut Milday
Lawrence Williamna
Lake Avenus
Uldea
Obituary notices for Beatty Campbell and related mourners
Matilda Cunningham widow of Robert Beatty Limehouse died at her daughter’s home after six to seven months illness. Beatty died in an accident on the Lindsay farm at Limehouse and is survived by seven sons and one daughter including Mrs James Plant Archibald in British Columbia James in Milwaukee William and Robert in Hammond Ind. The funeral was held at Limehouse Cemetery. Margaret Stewart widow of Archibald Campbell of Acton died at Guelph aged eighty one. Funeral from Mrs W. J. Gould’s on Hower Avenue conducted by Rev. Wilson. She was daughter of Stobart Stewart and sister of Stobart Blowart. Surviving children include Mrs Annie Purvis Edmonton and John Laidlaw Vancouver. She spent years in Quolph and later at the Kette Lome. Attending mourners listed names from Kincardine Doowid Campbell Whantpears Hugh Campbell Myre Hutherland Calgary and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Beatty
Matilda Cunningham
Limehouse
James Plant
Glen Lanagn
Jaye
Afry
Beatty
Mis
Archibald
British Columbia
James
Milwaukee
Willuny
Robert
Hammond
Ind
Wred
Arthur
Northwest
Anchinald Campbell
Margaret Stewart
Archibald Campbell
Acton
Guelich
W. J. Gould
Hower Avenue
JC. Wilson
Mrr. Wilson
Christ
Stobart Stewart
Booth Mock
Stobart Blowart
Guelph
James Seddlaw
Isquealng
Lathlaw
Ste
Hubert Campbell
Kincantine
Doowid Campbell
Hugh Campbell Moat
Myre Hutherland
Calgary
Atwa
Hnaw
Plaminion
Dry Lowry
Mra
Alisa Beowart
Gselptis
Robert Htewit
Mutua
George Hume
Mea
Dohn McDermid
Moa
Infer Roberteon
Mina McColl
Lasdiiw
Guormetawi
Acton Holiday Visitors From Many Places
Acton residents hosted a wide array of visitors during the holiday week. Friends from Toronto, Galt, Norwich, Wingham, Dunnville, and other towns were noted guests at homes across Acton, with several locals traveling to Toronto or other cities for schooling and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minu Lettle
Galt
Charlies W. Mason
Misa Eleanor
Kitchenes
R. J. Miebhernon
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the Aconree Press
Onda
Atoxal Grenadiers’ Band
Actonwall
M. Crowson
BR. Noble
Amm Street
Acton Ifall
Esquesing
J. A.tracy
Stewarttown
T. Jomen
Moore
John Walters Han
Park Avenues
Ambrose McCann
AfeCann
Sam J. Suwoffer
Women's Institute
Daniel Strachan
Laterew
D. Strachan
Rockwood
Imperial Oil Company of Canada
Rod and Gun
W.H. Taylor, Limited
Woodstock
Ontario
Séil
Erin Fanner
Toronto Fair
Inport
J.ohn Cohen
Cohan
Union Bgervices
He Baptist and Methodiist
Baptist Church
Moyer
Mir. Jones
Torrante
Erin
Ww. Jackson
Gea
Doles
Minn Myrile Clarridge
Inglewood
Mian Alte Kirkpatrick
Acton Friends
Fred Warren
Saveral
Ming Ella McPherson
Minn
Ruby Clark
Malcola McDougall
Donal
Red Funk
Porymto
Ralavith Acton
Nelli McNabb
Wingham
Milan Ivy Littley
Misa Eana Johnston
Frienda
Norwich
George Wattnes
Nell McDonald
Dunnville
Vrancia Kenney
Mabel Ant Tan
Workman
Dora Harvey
Miles Maorgaret J. McDonald
Sutton
W. E. Hamily
Nunwich
Air
RL. Johnston
Gladyn Renwick
Renwick
Eric Martin
A. Q. Claridge
Campbell Clark
Watford
Jean Duncan
Sarnia
Mr. Alexander McDonald'n
Chas
A. G. Matthearn
Maina Mildred
Elsie Stewart
H. R. Campbell
Hamiltton
Wm. Landaborough
Aira
EL Nolaan
Afr
James L. Warren
James Dashwood and
Ronald
Neil McDonald
D. M. Henderson
Kenneth
David
John H. Worden
Fergus
Alsa Florence Holmen
Wiliam E
Detroit
Rich
W. H. Stewart
Mary
George
Bluevale
Mronndt
Amos Mason
Alton
Fand Mr
Afra
Bert Mason
Brantford
Wm. Mason
Joseph Hynds
Roeve Hynds
Torsonto
Norwich Union Insurance Company
Lieut
Lindsay Sutherbind
Charles Erwin
Rochester, N. Y
Robert McPherson
Bower Avenue
Arthee
Kenney
D. D
Brandon
Man
Alex. Mann
James McDowall
Stevensville
Charlin E. Bailey
H. L. Thurston
Bilver Creek
N. Y
Anson Thurston
Thurston
Chirlea Selwood
A. E. Nicklin
Alta
Isle Poole
Loretto Academy
Martin Kelly
PA. McLean and
Babe
Alice Sa
Matthew McCann
James MecHague
Rochester
J. J Kennedy
Main Street
Alexander ‘Scannawin
James Kannawin
Hholburnie
Knox Church
Kannawin
Alex. Campbell
Mynx
W. HW. Barker
Orillia
Albert Cunningham
Gan
W. Cunningham
Port Creak
The
Gazette
Burlington
Mes
J. Fleury
Record
Mero
R. Cleaning
Goo, Wallace
Binder
Qood
Farmara
Grocerica
C. W. Lambert
Crawnons Corners
Rhs Wilson
Aised
Harvest
Winnipeg
Quebec
Madawanka
Purry Sound
Scotia Jct
North Bay
Grand Trunk
C. EL Hornung
H. S. Holmes
Agent Acton
R. E. Nelson
Quelph
Acton Bakery
M. Edwards & CO
Ligentia
Bull Street
Wiles
Bhaw’n Buntnens
Voron
W.H. Shaw
Yonge
Gerranl Sitreets
Leoman
Patterson’s
N. Patterson
Acton, Ont
Merchants Bank
Montreal
L. B. Shorey
C. W. Grandy
Winnipeg Hall
Canadian Pacific
Peasp Foundry Company
Ba Strece East
Winton
CNB
Harvice
Mxeyreton
Lepam
Alt. Brown
X. R
Kasesnger
Ont
B. J. Hassard
Macdonald’s
MacDonald
D. E. Macdonald & Bros. Ltd
Wyndham, Macdonnel and
Carden Street
Guelph, Ont
City of
W.H. Hamilton & CO. Douglas Bldg
Ross Bowling Alley
D. Ross
Fred Blow
Grafonola
Columbia
Columbia Grafonola
Co. C, Speight
Qnt
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