Marriages and Obituaries from The Argon Free Press
Births show a son for William J. L. tink and spouse on September 17 1915. A marriage in Wynn residence September 6 1915 joins Lillie incnn to James McPhee of Puallnch. Deaths include John Auberthon age 79 at Nassagawoya September 16 1918 and John Morales age 80 at New Idakeard September 10 1918. Deb orah Jans Emery, widow of Hart erbrook, age 81, Burlington residence September 14 1918.
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Pdice
Milfen
Thuroday
William JL Tink
County Crown
Attomney
Alcpheusgoe
Uridos Parenta
A. C. Wynn
O. W. Barker
Lillie Incnn
James McPhee
Puallnch
Ly Rohertson
Con
Nassagawoya
John Auberthon
Banales
George Hateson
New Idakeard
Tueaday
John Morales
Harterbrook
T. VF. Easterbrook
Burlington
Deborah Jans Emery
Thoman
Anterbrook
Conway & McLean
Cuah
LL P. Eckhart & Co
Toronto
Nelson & Co
Tha, Co
J.C. H. Cash
Merece Parkor
G. Campbell
T. Eaton Co
John Leishman
Warren
Edwards
Acton
Prohibition Theme Echoes From Canada and Ontario
Editorial notes report a letter from the Women’s Patriotic Crusade praising Canada’s wartime prohibition as a model for Britain. Sir William Hearst comments on the Ontario Temperance Act anniversary, saying the law reduces crime and boosts prosperity and war effort during the siege.
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Canada
Robert Borden
Women's Patriotic Crusade
Glasgow
Scotland
Allam Hearst
Obituary of John Robertson of The Balsams
John Robertson of The Balsams Nassigawoya died Sunday after a stroke and a brief coma. He was 79, born in Lanark County, never married, son of Donald Robertson pioneer farmer. Survived by siblings and connected to Disciples of Christ and Baptist services. Funeral held yesterday at Fairview Cemetery.
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John Robertson
Nassigawoya
Robertson
Worns
Donald Robertson
Sinter
Peter Campbell
Spokania
Wash
James N
Toronto
Mr. Robertson
Disciples of Christ
Everton
Baptist Church
Acton
Fairview Cemetery
Military News: Local soldiers reported in action and injured
The column lists Pte Ed Hii, son of Byard Hill, reported killed in action last month. Pte 12 TL Smith, son of J Smith, wounded in action and admitted to No. Station Hospital on September 3. It notes other service members in training, home visits, and medical transfers, including Flight-Lieut N M Craig and Lieut-Col C A Warren.
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Ed. Hii
Byard Hill
Stewarttown
TL Smith
J. Smith
Svhibby
Actony
de. Neilson
Georgetown
Ludington
Mich
Caradian Naval Air Force
Cecil Swackhamer
Robert Johnson
France
Johnson
Charleo
Toronto
N. M.craig
Royal Air Vargo
Col
Craig
Toronto Military District
Menora
Gunhgm
Alexander Bro- Donald
James McDonald
West
Sandy
McDonald
Arthur Watson
Manchester
England
Alx
Arthur
Canadians on rationing and food regulations in wartime
A controversial call questions if Canadians support rationing and obeying food rules to aid Britain and the Allies. It argues the Canada Wood Board aims to supply vital foods to the front and urges Canadians to uphold wartime conservation, asserting compliance proves loyalty to the Allied cause.
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Nomo
Canada Wood Board
Canada
Great Britain
Canna
Canada . Co
Town and Country Neighborhood News Highlights
Local notes report Misa McLean and Erin honored at Mr. McEachern's institute week. Mrs. Charles Lambert visits Hoapelor with Miss Dorothy Burnalde. Gunner Herbert Brown shares Edinburgh views on leave. A church debate on influence of press versus platform speaker headlines the evening. Fall fair activity boosts community after rough weather. Palermo hosts a patriotic lecture by Rev. H Newton Smith on Fire and Sword in Belgium.
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Misa McLean
Erin
FL. McEachern
Charles Lambert
Hoapelor
Dorothy Burnalde
Gunner Herbert Brown
Edinburgh
Preas
Umoe
Sweethan
Binkstock
Palermo
H. Newton Smith
Belgium
Local Social News and Church Anniversary Notices
Miss Misa Mr Shaw of Toronto spent the weekend with Afisay Dorothy Polkinghorne. Mrs Albert Meredith ill for two months goes to hospital. Mr Alex Garvin died suddenly after forty years in Limehouse. Anniversary services planned at Limehouse Presbyterian Church and Naumagaweya church with Rev M H Davidson conducting. Manle Leaf Quartetto to perform with special offering invited. Gilbert Kingabury returns from western trip and Pte Howant wounded in action reported.
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Misa Mr. Shaw
Toronto
Afisay
Dorothy Polkinghorne
Winnie Polkinghorne
Mo. Joseph Meredith
Dr.) Hall
Elena
WW. B Smith
Robert Smethurat
Nancy
RJ. Smethurat
Albert Meredith
Alex. Garvin
Limehouse
Afra
Garvin
Limehouse Presbyterian Church
John McAlpine
Saiveye
Aurel-Gehwot
Brookville
Gilbert Kingabury
Pte. T. Howant
George Grummett Han
Mr. Shaw
Palermo
Ebeneser
Naumagaweya Presbyterian Church
M. H. Davidson
M. A
Galt
Farewell to Miss M Major at School Event
At Mr John Boyd’s home on September 9, teachers and friends bid farewell to Miss M Major who has served as teacher. A program featured music and readings while Mina Bier received a wrist watch as a token of gratitude for long dedicated service.
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John Boyd
Acction
M. Majer
Blanche Boyd
Drvan
Mina Bier
The High Cost of Living and Substitutes in Markets
The piece criticizes persistent high prices after the war and advocates substitutes for consumers. It presents scenes of shoppers seeking affordable meat and fish, noting poor display and handling of fish, and urges retailers to improve presentation and cooking guidance to help buyers. It highlights a Friday and Saturday sale of Salmon Trout and other fish varieties and related goods.
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Ivery
Thin Han
Cnda
Jones
Cho Seca
Aho
Jonen
Prean
Pauline
Mr. Brown
Micka
Bool
Fish Food Specialist S J Stauffer Lic B 10435 Acton
S J Stauffer is identified as a fish food specialist for the Canada Food Board with license No. B-10435 based in Acton Ontario, contact phone number 40.
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Harold Wiles
Canada Food Board
Mill Street
S. J. Stauffer Fish Food
Specialist Canada Food Board
Acton, Ont
Rockwood Cadet Reuben Squires Leaves for Royal Army
Cadet Lorne Guiht recovers from illness. Reubers Squires departed for Toronto to join the Royal Army. Murry wounded in action by a gunshot to the head on August 31. Harvest services held at St Johns Church with a sermon. Girls Conference planned at Calidaton Hall September 28 29 with mother and daughter banquet. A vigilante committee barred a car from church events over anti gasoline views.
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Lorne Guiht
Reubers Squires
Toronto
Royal Alorca
Murry
St. Johns Church
Afr
Muunuad
Actton
Qalidatone Hall
Mystery farmer hears wife Sarah taken to asylum
A farmer speaks of his wife Sarah being taken to an asylum, expressing disbelief that she could act crazy after years confined to the kitchen. The exchange reveals confusion and concern over the sudden mental health crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Hiram
Sarah
Clearing Auction Sale by J Holmes and Son Acton district
Public auction on Monday September 20 at one o clock features a herd of cattle including several red cows with calves at foot and a mix of steers heifers and cows with various due dates. Credit terms include five percent interest on approved joint notes. Auctioneers L B Shorey and A J Kerr of Acton.
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J. Holmes & Son
Erin
Acton
Durhany Oracle
York
Uate
Bo Walt Withual Renory Ae
Canh
L. B. Shorey
A. J. Kerr
Auctioneen Clark
Phano
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