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Newspaper

Acton Free Press

Location

Acton, Ontario, Canada

Date

Sep 28, 1916

Page

4

Georgetown area beat by Moraby Rural Hospital tale

Fragmented local notices mix farming markets and church events from Georgetown area. Reports mention Moraby Rural Hospital, home bread baking trends, a fall injury, Hadson county papers boosting absorption rates, and speeches by M P V Samuel Carter at Hitoant.

Moraby Yale Qeorgetown Boerose Huaband Naldimand Hamuel Cartar Guelph Eormone &T Ata Hatunlay Norval Avivou Chile Moalay Evenlag George Lawresce Menbasts Geargstoun Occa Pleasatary Bamyust Leat Vridey Evenlag Citleeia Mir Lawreece Biaatlont Pervah Ostville Tanay Tesath Costas Cilledtes Ock

Military notes and wartime chatter from a chaotic report

A garbled military notes fragment references Dave Fr Cowan and various figures, with mentions of war efforts, trials, killings, and scattered names. The text is highly corrupted, showing misread words and stray terms, making concrete events and outcomes unclear.

Garafraxa Farm Fire Tragic Loss Fronto 7,000

A thunderstorm around noon Friday destroyed the Laven farm near Garafraxa, owned by Me. Herbert Hawes, with the dwelling and all contents burned. The loss includes the crop, estimated at 7,000 dollars. The report also notes community events and church activities in Oakville and nearby towns, including fund updates and attendance figures.

Garafraxa Herbert Hawes Qarafraxa Fors Lgus Peanon Acton Boys Hutte, Mostana, Standant Inc Firab Charles A. Cook Cook Oskville Oakville Viblay Vorater Htar Arearma A.J. Eloon Chilna Elsa Ufevar Toronto AM MePhirssa Actos J. W W. Wusland Edeo Mille Loodea

Weather Shifts Veer at the Fair With Mixed Reactions

Early Thursday morning the scene at the fair is described with uncertain skies and a cool breeze that lifts as the day unfolds. The crowd still gathers for exhibits, a lively parade, and a notable children’s feature, though conditions test attendance and mood amid the equinox.

Obituary of Rev. W. Elamy and Pastor Norton in early Baptist circles

Obituary notices honor Rev. W. Elamy DD and Rev. W. E. Norton DD, longtime leaders of Home Missions, detailing their education at McMaster University and pastoral work across Ontario and Georgetown. Norton, remembered for his eloquent lectures, died at Lialerlistda, aged around 60. Survived by a widow and daughter. a separate burial notice lists crises and names of family members from Montana to Massachusetts, noting a large extended family and conjoined church ties.

Lev. W. Elamy W. E. Norton Juterlo Quatee Latayfa Toronto McMastes University Pantocetea Ia Boa Unia McMantar University Wata Asl Cua Bla Georgetown Dy Nostou Elwaya Pretazick Cullatea Borzamea Montana Blanington County Widlow Louie Indienapolla Ted Cca Mallon Hawaa & Brother Tha Lala Mra A. Hasord Anlaa Mara Jan P. Becont Vred Record Amt Alee Wis Puslea Miltéa Champloa

Local Events and Disasters Highlight Narrow Read in Oakville

Notices from Oakville recall a fatality at Williams Lowrey's funeral services, a Sunday Ebenezer Methodist program, a blaze damaging a building near Ballinalad, and a Liberal county convention planned for October 1st with Hon. George P. Grabara to address attendees.

Watton Bitton Domlaloy Parliansant George P. Grabara Provincia

Beatt's Hemblon Promises Strength for Children

A grainy notice touts Beatt's Hemblon as a remedy to malnutrition and weakness among children during growth. It claims the tonic builds blood and energy, transforming fragile kids into sturdy, active youths, with references to tonic origin and preparation.

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Social and Personal Notes from Guelph and Area

Ale Lawnon Ween of Guelph attends Wale Day. Karney of Toronto visits family in Acton Week. John McHaclern and Owess from Toronto seen in Acton. Many residents from Oshawa, Brampton, and Toronto spend days with friends and relatives in Acton and surrounding towns. Engagement announced for Myrtle Baty to Dr John MacMurphy of Kearsay Ontario with quiet October wedding planned. Local visits include Rev W Melduald family in Victoria and others, with light social gatherings and bonds highlighted.

Lawnon Ween Guelph Toronto Wrod Maclean Watford Johin McHaclern Ouslph Thureday Owess Actou Aire Boote Hrampton Actos Rlawlu Hubert Pigle Oshawa Mra Ray Brown Alaw Guibbao Waa Bare Tor- Gala Charles Wallet Eela WillLinsa Iy Actos David Willlimaon Hay Slater Hiltos Melduald Mall Fasally Moore Uualph Hsuday Y. Moone Mila Birtle Midale Deua H. Joana Ware Froca Gualgh Weed Warren Heatring J. L. Warrsa Anse Robitioa York Milord Nelese Torsata Madros Ostlega Epeah Atom Vale Day Sucertasz Taboa Feschsllel Mra W. Bo Geishhariotte Paroata Frigods Lema Mewra Edward Aitthows Chillies Eb- Il Bualitosa Vosktea Wlaalpag Wash Harry Foote Mabtar Ciilford Basse W. A. Usbaas James Lewis Wikana W. D. Wilok Terants Robi Ulbbaas Lass Willie Orana Teroale Towa Orana Margaret UcDonald Dorothy Natasa Isabel Andaresa Thal Yeourea Festilly Mra Lawla U Matthews Yorata Myrtle Baty John MacMurphy Kearsay Oat Wares AM. Warren Oban A.C. Matthaws Chas Hynda Chas Dadlata Henry Ball

Grand Trunk Western Canada Excursions At Low Fares

The Grand Trunk offers low fares from Canadian stations to Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta via Transcontinental Route or via Chicago St Paul and Duluth. Departures Tuesday for Winnipeg with returns two months later. Sleeper reservations available at nominal charges through Grand Trunk offices. Also notice sale of cattle auction scheduled for October 5 with details to follow.

Grand Trunk Canada Polota Manitola Saskatchewan Alberta Oatoler North Bay Quedrana Chicago St. Paul Duluth Tourlat Winnipeg Nomieal Obarga Thutiand Whinipeg Haskatoon Eddaton Witssaath Roddtaal Eleatia Grand Trust Toronto

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