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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
3
Local items report preparations for the Acton and Georgetown fairs on October 2nd and 3rd. Notes on attendance, profits from Tilsonburg, rival news from Guelph and Esquesing fairs, a Royal Grenadiers street appearance, fines for a motorist, and charity drives by Knox Church and the Sailors' Fund. A tribute to editor J A Lambert marks his move to Toronto.
Oakville resident Marold W Murmer SM A barriator has joined Weeks & Jackson in Parry Sound. Highway Commission erects winch fences at Aberdeen bridge area. Local notices mention Busby family, Toronto relocation plans, and a church sermon on Monday.
Local items report Guelph MLC A. W. Cuthen of Chicago aiding debt relief and W. C. Deverell winning multiple poultry prizes at Brampton and Georgetown fairs. Church, school, and community events detailed, including Rally Day and sacramental services. Tragic death of A. W. Somerville noted. wedding at Oakville and a weekend concert by the Milton Methodist church group.
Social items note Mianita McPherson of Toronto holidaying at home, visits by John Cole of Chatham, and residents moving to Acton. Mentions Mrs Nott McDonald visiting Barrie and Bracebridge, Stratford figures Ita-uat and A Anderson in Church Street, and illness recovery of C Hildenbrand. Several trips northward by local residents, and a baptism of a baby boy mourned by Warden and Mrs George Havill. Oakville wedding of Frank Havill and Milan Bradbury referenced, plus church, society, and motor-tour correspondence across Acton, Guelph and Toronto communities.
Crews corners allroads led to Acton yesterday as Mrs William Dennis spent a few days in Acton last week Miss Emman Watkins of New York visits her brother Mrs T P Wat king The rain last Thursday postponed the local debate indefinitely Nassagaweya Township School Fair at Brookville saw nine year old Kathleen Billlar win first prize in baking with strong culinary skill.
Reports note the Fall Fair scheduled for October 2 and 3. Mentions of local residents include Mrs. L. E. Wieck picking garden strawberries and sale of a John Street house by E. A. Uenham. Nov. W. E. Hindson dies in London Ontario. Wakefield Ford sustains wrist fracture after a swing accident on Main Street. Public views on Sunday driving during the war are included.
License inspector Harvey of Acton visited Tuesday. Mr and Mrs W B Gilbert left for Regina where he has been Canada. Harvest Home Services of the Baptist Church set for Sunday Sept 29. Mrs Dingla returned from three weeks with Ottawa Valley friends. Mrs Geo Allen left to visit her Chicago brother. Miss Mr B Allen and Mrs E W Quinn to spend winter in Toronto. South bay pier work begun. government contract over 10 000 dollars, due for completion by November. G W Barker led Waterdown church reopening events with 2900 dollar improvements and generous offerings to cover costs.
The note lists multiple social items from Limehouse and Georgetown areas. It mentions Mr W Haw visiting his sister Mrs G Polkinghorne, Miss Olive Farahudl of Toronto visiting, Miss Daisy Nickell of Toronto staying with Milas Newton, Sadie Nickell from Hurnia visiting Aunt Mrs H Newton, Mrs Willa Nilla of Toronto visiting her mother Mrs Le Vadevil, Mr and Mrs T V Ivons visiting at daughter Mrs M Newton, and Master Joseph McDonald undergoing tunalla operation at General Hospital Gualph last week. Anniversary services at Limehouse Presbyterian Church drew former members from Georgetown Acton and nearby towns. Rev Dr Dale preached strong sermons. George Town resident Mr Castell shared views of England.
The Er in Mor and Mrs HW Barbour and kin suffer typhoid fever while Mrs C Overland injures her waist in a fall. A car crash on Main Street drew crowds as residents witnessed a dramatic night. A police court adjourned a street fight case to next Friday.
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