Multiple Obituaries and Marriage Notices From 1919 Gazette
A collection of obituary notices and marriage announcements from Georgetown and Acton in March and April 1919. Entries mention deaths of John Allen and Alexander McDonald, Duncan Fraser Campbell, Jennie McDonagh, Marjory McDonagh, and others. Marriage references include CHAPMAN WEISTEIL and Darla Serri, plus others in Maryland England and Ontario areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathied Muddell Moore
Georgetown
Thuy
Tov
HF Cameron
Jannice
BE. Moore
Afra
James Moore
Ue Predi
Btuddell
Branch
Duden
Chapman-Weisteil
Htoko Church
Shirrey
Maryland
Ron J. C. Trotter
Corp
Jack Chapman
Aml Men
Georro J. Chapman
Acton
Out
Darla
Younjeat Dau
Juan Serri
Mra Webster
Drayton
Woking Road
England
Allen
Hill
Laka Ave
John Allen
Mcdonald
Alexander McDonahl
Campbbell
Mm Jaen Sharpe
Carlton Strew
Oronte
Duncan Fraser | Campbell
Durham
Grey County
MacDonald
Lake Avenues
Wianeoday
Jennie
Biri
Peter Anac Dyvald
Malcolm Hollinger
Main Streat
Marjory McDonagh
Acton Free Press Item From April 3 1919
Local newspaper notation dated Thursday April 3 1919 notes community events and notices. Reads like a brief page marker with potential local items and society news typical of an Acton edition from that era.
April Notes From Guelph Area A Mix of Local Updates
April reports in Maple region mention spring plowing, houses in demand, drying roads, daylight saving adoption in Georgetown, and ongoing gardening. War Savings Stamps offered at 4 percent compound semi annually. local rail timing shifts to match daylight. Posts note town events, club meetings, a provincial road subsidy, and local anecdotes on farmers, schools, and municipal offices.
Oakville plans central school and ward buildings
The Oakville council debated a new central school and ward schools to be built at a total cost of 80 000 to 100 000 dollars. Other items include property sale to Mr. Chisholm of Toronto, and a town tourna shut for Wednesday afternoon during the period. Local notes cover residents’ travels, community meetings, veterans’ activities, and upcoming social events with a focus on town life and postwar adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Afc- Orancy
Appleby
Chisholm
Toronto
The aounel Overdraft and Homecoming Events
The overdraft stands at 370,090,40 Mro and Men. Marry Mieaninger returns home from California on Wednesday. Air Irwin Proctor, Lake Ghorn Rou, bought an acroplyne and has already made a nuver at Mightn. Beginning April 9 a watchh aurtier notices will close their ntoren at noon daily. A meeting on April 3 will align bland for holagan Ole Toya and Returned Soldiers' date unloo for three days during Anpuot. Burllogtan plans a welcome arch in Cuetta for homecoming heroes no Mam Are lying in honor of their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aounel
Mieaninger Ro
Turnra
Californie
Irwin Proctor
Lake
Aiacung
Ole Toya
Mam
Bronte
Cuzetta
Community notes and farewell tributes across towns
The column records a string of local items including losses and transfers such as Mr Wilkingon losing a cow and Mr Hutton of Weston purchasing land from Mr Wdgeway, plus travel plans for Mina Margaret Dengin returning from Toronto and the Day family planning a trip to England. It notes Lambs and Dennis presenting farewell tokens to Mr Barnards and Miss Dorothy, with a churchgoing community expressing best wishes and a sociable send off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkingon
Hutton
Weston
Wdgeway
Mina Margaret Dengin
Toronto
Fred Day
Rockwood
England
Bronday
Chang
Rev
W. 5
James Orrie Lamb
James Moore Co
W. Lambert
Burnside
Dorothy
Halton Teachers Salaries by Township 1918 Report
Inspector's 1918 report shows 110 Halton public school teachers across Esquesing Nossagaweyo Nelson Trafalgar Acton Burlington Georgetown Milton Oakville plus continuation school. Salaries ranged from 550 to 1700 with detailed highs and lows per township. Enrollment figures listed for Acton Darlington Georgetown Milton Oakville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton Publichools
Esquesing
Nossogwego
Nelson
Trafalgar
Acton
Burlington
Georgetown
Milton
Oakville
Naasagaweyo
Tower
Towent
Darlington
Army Letters Home Highlight Local Soldiers Reunions
Wartime notes report several local soldiers returning from overseas. Pte. Kipling Puffer and Rowe Swackhomer arrived home to fanfare, while others like Hlowart, Robert Wunbar, Melvin Soper, Howland Brown, Bert Cook, and Melfort Collier were welcomed by families. Some men are still en route or posted to Port Arthur and Port Arthur battalions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipling Puffer
Titan
Puffer
Britfalt Columbia
Lparenta Realde
Rowe Swackhomer
Atanas
Hla Wan
Pir
Hlow. Hlowart
Mom
Toronto
Robert Wunbar
Nemo
Bobby
Corp
Melvin Soper
Canvanescent Hospital
London
Olvien
Hergt. Howland Brown
C. M
Acton
Port Arthur
Air
W. J. Feld
Canada
Edmonton
Yorkton
Eagle
Praise and Prayer in Soldiers Receptions Urged
A letter to the Acton Press urges that future soldier receptions begin with praise and prayer to God. The writer criticizes lack of religious emphasis at gatherings for returning servicemen and calls for hymn singing, a closing service, and reverence in public events honoring the Allies and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem Press
Acton
Anse
Red Cross
Tom
Steve Barber
Mr. Moyer
Jase
Dare to Begin Courage Sparks Young Start
A exhortation urges youth to start toward their heart's course without fear. It argues that failing to begin is the noblest form of defeat, while courage to start propels progress toward goals, valuing effort over inner doubt.
Curtain Material Sale Delights with Wide Price Range
Local store touts a vast selection of curtain fabrics from Madms Muslinb in White and Eeru at 30 to 40 cents per yard to Jap Matting at 50 cents per yard. Includes curtain poles with fixtures, floor oilcloths, linoleums, Congoleum rugs in varied sizes, straw mats, and bargain circular pillow cotton ends offered at special low prices.
April farm stock and implements sale notices
Friday April 4 Jacob Miller Mim osa surplus stock. Friday April 11 William Spear 6th One Erin farm stock and implements Thursday April 19 Austin Fletcher Guelph Toad Nansaguweys farm stock etc Telephone 36 hw Kerr Young 8t Actan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Miller
Mimosa
William Spear
Erin
Austin Fletcher
Guelph
Nansaguweys
70 Acre Farm With Orchard And Buildings For Sale
Seventy acre property featuring 21 acres of orchard, workable balance with small fruit, well and gravelly loam soil. Includes large frame home with 10 rooms, cellar, woodshed, new barn, 24 by 18 foot drive-in house, hen house. Rural mall and telephone service. school and church nearby. Price nine thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funn
Church I
Acton
Georgetown
Crewsons Corners
Ulue Springs
Moura
Priya
Farm Sale Notice Mixed Stock And Horses
Feesiatered Shorthorn cattle and many with lambs at side. 12 month bred ewes in lot. Leicester Item and Soyre entries. Grand team Clyde mares six in foal. Bay yearling colt and Percheron colt two years old. Terms favor buyers with short keeps option. Eight month credit on approved notes. Six percent per annum cash. No Reserve. W. A. Wilson, Ben Petch, Clerk Auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leicester
Clyde
W. AL Wilson
Ben Petch
Ancticons
Geo. Blacklock
Nassagaweya
Acton
Durham
Yorkshire
Plymouth
HES
Rinder
Healy New
McCormack
Mattsey-Harris
Massey-Harris
Massey- Harris
Massey-Har
New
Steel- Land Reller
Mleury
Clinton Fanning
Timothy Bay
Aldeboant
R. J. Kerr
Williar H. Spear
Erin
Hallmafad
Folluwins
Harneua
Geeerdl
All Horseass
Doyre
Genenst
Atria
Massey-Marsa
Marria
Massey- Marri
Ught
Verity
Uacumer
Acailler
Tatiwl
Patel Couleet
Harives
Mithpads
Tricma
Owl
R. du. Kerr
Whonard
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Dirtha
Maroages
Deatha
Hirth
Gta
Marringun
Gilatiam
Walton, Ont, On
Turaday
John Gardiner
The
Acton Free Press
Thila
Ita Tower
Wil
G.W.V.A
Captain Woodcock
Thor
Greenock and
Paltinafad Warners
Qoite
Oakrville Star
Messie
G.I Nyan & Co
County of
Hatton
Ninga
Man
Joseph Arthur
Guelph Pateemen
St i. Johnstone
Saskatoon
Bagh
Hergt Colen
Cn Joy Seoul
Saumme
R L Ludinoff
Acton Creamery
Ontario Agricultural College
Quelph
Meeve
Charles Mall
Han Cealimed
S. M. Alberta
Free Prise
Minas Ida Llyingstone
Upsynthe
Speynide
Hampahire
Lorne School
E. Tv
Caroline Ryder
Ronald McEachern
Arnold MaccDonald
Elmore Johnston
Jessie Hyder
Besole Macc Donald
Hoy Johnston
Wilmer Watkins
Wi—Gonion Johnston
Angus McEncherm
Brimer
Marjorie Switzer
Lealo ‘Bwackhammer
Wilfrid McEachern
Eileen Harrison
Mra
P Lawson
David Lawson
Harry Lawnon
Stobert Steel, Sr
Fergus
Herald
Limehouse
Fred RicCartney
France
Miles Edwena Marshall Jeft
J. Henderson
J. Granger
Bramoan
Polkinghorne
Rex Polkinghorne
Glenwilliams
Dublin
Catharine Kelly
Clarica Stewart
Andeline Gibbons
Wille Kelly
Al—Violet Crossman
Irene Morley
Frank Creamer
Wi—Annie Stewart
Muriel Crossman
Nelson Mino
Hert Beott
George Mino
Martha Foster
Wi—Mminn
As Athletic Association
Fleming
Land
Youell
Ailston
Mise Dbcasie Murry
Petersburg
Florida
Meg
J. W. Magwood
Join Blawart
Wm. Laidlaw
NCC
Joseph Hayner
Albert Pottie
Amos Mearns
Kingston Penitentiary
Champion
Bob King
Orton
Jock Ming
Wred Lambert
Smith
Annie Mack
Thos. Mack
Joh Lambert
Mack
Pelahbert
Martin
Unc
Mra. Lamnbert
Mody
Marya
Mahogany Wrandfather
Elyck
Hlaypublie Marvico
Nowmuirkot
Halton
Willoughby
Spring Brook
Alde
Alge
Ayrahire
Horkes
Fool
McLean & MilLs
J. Kerr’s
Hw. Kerr, Young
Actan
Lliott
Yonge
Charles Strests
Eastar Tarm
Miter
J. Elliott
Principat
Lowville
Willoughby Farm Agency
Ontario
Acton Creamery Co
Willow Street
R. E. Nelson
HILO
Jennie McDougall Mill
Acton, Ont
Alcala
Kelly Acton Ont
Commission Office
Cholea
Fred
Oath Cabh and Carry Grocery
Chester Plank
Aqton
Ont
Henney Brow
Meadquarters
Tovern
Kinlyes
Martiage
Bradley
Cedar Valeey
le Gcorgetown
Alae
Banine Auction Sales
Nashagaweya
W.K. Graham
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