Obituary notices from Ontario births deaths 1920s
Death notices list John McLean in Erin in his 4th year died April 72926 at home. Charlotte Elizabeth Warren widow of James Warren died April 6 1920 Walkerton. Jessie Kennedy daughter of late Mr and Mrs Alexander Kennedy Weston died April 11 1926. Margaret Fraser Skinner widow of Alexander Skinner and mother of Malcolm McLean Acton died Lindsay April 9 1926 in her 88th year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Erin
John McLean
Warren
Walkerton
Charlotte Elizabeth Johnston
James Warren
Acton
Israel
Tdundany
Alexander Skinner
Malcolm’ McLean
Canada
Lind- Ary
Mr. Skinner
Altho
Presbyterian Church
Lindsay Cemetery
Busy local notes from Acton and district
Local brief items report busy garages and sugar bush week, a new siren fire alarm in Orillia area, Walkerton dogs restricted April to October, and Colingwood Chamber bi monthly banquets. Other notes cover spring planting, milder April weather, trades and improvements, and community notices from Acton to Milton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colingwood Chamber of Commerce
Acton Band Delivers Entertaining Town Concert
The Acton Band drew a well filled audience last Wednesday praising a versatile program. soloists Coles and McGechie performed pieces, band master Mason led a cornet duet, and Rev. Stewart praised the band for enriching Acton with quality music and civic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Ralph Waldo Emerson
John McQecchke
Higby
Canada
King
A. C. Stewart
Stewart
Mason
the Sand
Mik
Ernest “Coles
John McGechie
Real Estate Transfers and Memorial Church Dedication
The article notes 175 acres in Geo Surdy were sold to MM Cooper and F Harres of Trafalgar Township for 8500 dollars and Morgan Lrewson’s fine home at Crewsons Gorners sold to J McKeon of Acton. Before a farewell banquet for Rev Mayes at St George Church a large audience gathered for the dedication of four Bishop’s Chairs in memory of Charles Culver Roe. The chair was unveiled by Rev Mayes and the Bishop of Niamara conducted the dedication service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Surdy
We 7
Erin
MM. Cooper
F. Harres
Trafalgar Township
Morgan Lrewson
Crewsons Gorners
J. McKeon
Acton
BR. J. Kerr
Mayes
St. George's Church
Charles Culver Roe
Local Tennis League Meeting Sets Plans for Championships in London
Forty five tennis clubs gathered for the Western Ontario Tennis League annual meeting in London Easter week with Acton grouped for championship games alongside Milton and Burlington. Maple syrup crop outlook is cited as poor despite high syrup production. forecasts expect heavy traffic and rail excursions on the Toronto Guelph line as timetable changes add hourly service. Guelph agent Butcher confirms tickets honored on the Toronto Guelph route within limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Ontario Tennis League
London Easter Weol
Acton
Milton
Burlington
Toronto- Guelph
Canadian National Electric
Georgetown
Toronto
Butcher
Guelph
Toronto-Guelph
Rockwood Man Seriously Hurt in Crossing Collision
Herbert Dyer of Rockwood suffered a fractured skull and multiple injuries when his smut Ford truck was struck by an eastbound Canadian National flyer at Rockwood Station around 10 am. He was hurled 40 to 65 feet, transported to Guelph General Hospital, and his condition was listed as grave with slim chances of recovery. Dyer, 35, unloading poultry grit, is married with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Dyer
Rockwood
Rockwood Station
Canadian National Flyer
General Hospital
Guelph
Dyer
Dia
John Dyer
Harry Peach
Obituary notes from Acton and Erin area deaths
The Acton and Erin townships report several deaths. Jessie Kennedy of Acton aged unknown spent most of life on the farm and died at Weston. funeral at Lime House Cemetery. John McLean of Erin aged 82, elder in the Presbyterian Church Baltingfad, married Sarah Ann McEnery. survived by siblings and relatives. Mrs. James McLennan of Winnipeg and Mrs. Alexander Skinner of Acton are remembered for long lives and family ties. funeral details and rest places included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Kennedy
Weston
Alexander Kennedy
Acton
Presbyterian Church
Limehouse Cemetery
Messrs
Paul and
Thomas Kennedy
Kate . Kennedy
Barrie
Isa
Erin Township
John McLean
McLean
Hne
Erin
Sarah Ann McEnery
William McEnery
Con
Archie
Joseph H. Thompson
Bal- Lingfad
Trapping and Fur Selling Violations Under Game Act
Officials warn amateur trappers about licensing rules for fur bearing animals. Roy Cook of Streetsville fined 20 dollars for unlawfully selling four raccoon pelts. F Wilda of Acton charged for buying eleven muskrat and two skunk skins without proper sales licenses. Judgments reserved. six month enforcement window noted.
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Buck
Milton
Roy Cook
Streetsville
F. Wilda
Acton
Wilds
Cook
Game and Fisheries Act
Wilda
W. Carpenter
Speyside
Esquesing
oMers
Household effects and tools auction notices
Auction notices listing several sales on April dates. Harry Harwood on Church Street Acton sells a bale of household effects. W J Gordon on Hillaburg offers household effects. Morgan Crownon at Crowxon Corners lists household effects carpenter tools anvil blacksmith tools wagons. Further sale at Plum Street Acton by Saturday April 2 with household items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harwood
Church Street
Acton
W. J. Gordon
Hillaburg
Morgan Crownon
Crowxon Corners
Acton man buys residence to start chicken valuing venture
Mr. McKeown of Acton has purchased Mr. Morgan Crewson's residence and property here and will start a chicken valuing venture. The highway is in poor condition for motoring with side roads also bad. A week of good weather is expected to improve conditions. Local sugar makers report a very short crop.
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McKeown
Acton
Morgan Crewson
Mrs Edge Rites Mark Quiet Terra Cotta Loss
Mrs J Edge of this place died at home on Sunday April 4 in her 68th year. She leaves two sons and four daughters in Terra Cotta and Toronto. The funeral was held Wednesday with Rev Douglas officiating and interment at Georgetown Greenwater Cemetery. Extended sympathy to the bereaved husband and family.
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Elmw Wood Advertiser
Winnipeg
Man
Jamey McLennan
Acton
Winnipes
J. J. Welwood
Chnaimer's Ave
Mers
Quackenbush
Devil's Lake
N.D
Wellwood
Elmwood
Dun
Gloversville
N. Y
George
Edmonton
Walter
Gardiner Chapel
St. John's Cemetery
J. Edge
T.woebster
Wm. Herbert
E. Simpkins
Geo. Aldous
Windsor
Jas
Stringers
Bfva
C. McKeown
Halton Brick Co
Glenwilliams
John McCauley
Guelph General Hospital
Milton area reels from ice storm and telegraph outages
Unemployment in Milton seems minor as brick yards quarries and factories provide work. Ice damage cut telegraph lines, delaying communication with Hamilton and Toronto until midweek. A stolen car incident near Milton involved three youths. the vehicle was recovered and occupants sought by authorities.
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W. S. Beatty
Omagh
Guelph General Hospital
John Wallace
Milton
California
Hamilton
C. P.R
Toronto
Hornby Station
Cecil McCann
Farmers' and Women's Institute
Ilo.c.f
Pen Ho
McLaughlin
A. Duff
Richard McDuffe
Campbellville
Lidica
L. W. Chisholm
Chamption
Oakville Notes Highlight Winter Trips and Local Updates
Oakville residents report winter visits to Florida and Seabrook while local figures like CG Coote and M P MacLeod of Alberta’s Mars Coote join weekend engagements. The community also notes hospital progress for Robert McDowell, a Knox Church event, a birthday party at Kirk Club, and council actions to seek Lakeshore League placement. Rotary officers are listed and Masonic lodge visits praised, with tributes to Albert Worthington LeBarré.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shiekis
Florida
G. Coote
M.P
Toronto Presbytery UK Ia
General Assembly
Montreal
Jane
Jennie Wlaon
Port Erie
Eastern Star
Robert McDowell
Toronto
Kirk Club of Knox Church
Oakville
Lakeshore League
Oakville Rotary Club
W. Alex. Chisholm
A. S. Forster
T. R. Jarvis
G. L. Grout
L.H. Bodlington
J. H. Todge
Knox Church
Acton Public Health Notice on Cleanliness and Hog Rules
Acton residents must clean cellars drains yards pig styes water closets outbuildings and other premises by May 6. Sanitary Inspector will begin general inspection that day. Prohibition of keeping hogs between May 15 and November 11 stands with specific distance and cleanliness requirements. Reeve Amos Mason issues warning and urges constant cleanliness and disinfection.
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Acton
Amos Mason
Local Church Services and Community Notes From Waterloo
Rev Mr Grogh of Waterloo led Presbyterian services on Sunday. Visitors Mrs Bell and Mrs Robinson from Toronto stayed with relatives. Toronto visitors include Master Wilbert Watson and Miss Eva Laing for Easter. A storm damaged Hydro lines near Friends Cemetery. Charles Thatcher sold his flour and feed business to Fred Williams and Pete Sims. Spring weather fluctuates as ice remains late and the river opens. A rider was struck by a freight train near the Canadian National railway. Mrs Congdon’s residence sold to Misses Stuth and Wannah Lockett, who moved in. Henry Passmore of Toronto visited family. Mrs Passmore poorly. Mr Charlies McNeaby returned from Whitby after winter with Wylie Wider family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Grogh
Waterloo
Mra
Bell
Mra. Robinson
Toronto
Wilbert Watson
Eva: Laing
Friends’ Cemetery
Sotfié
Charles "Thatcher
Fred McWiliams
Pete Sims
Woodllen Milla
Mila
Dyer
Canadian Natione
Towis
Congdon
Stuth
Wannah Lockett
Henry Passmore
Parymore
Annie Warris
Mia. Passmore
Charlies McNeaby
Whitby
Religious Oddities at Acton United Church League Night
The Christian Endeavour Committee led the Monday night meeting at Acton United Church League with a religious program that followed the committee standards. Miss Clara Moore presided as scripture from Psalm 23 was read in unison. A biblical tableau depicted several parables while Mrs Molborne Overholt played piano. After the program, arrangements were announced for a prayer meeting to be repeated next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young People’s League
United Church
Acton United Church League
Clara
Moore
Jana Chaneara
Mre
Molborna
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Listowele
New York State
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Vimy Ridge
Fairy Lake
Lorne School
A. ®. Watkins
Charlotte McDonald
Niagara Fall
A. Finnis Marsh
Eden Mills
Mr. Marsh
Alston
Acton Citizens’ Band
Theo
Somil
Herbert Dyers
MISS_JESSIE KENNEDY
James McLennan
R. J. Kerr
Town and Country
the Public Health
United Church Young People
Moesting
Lamphill’s, Ltd
King Street Weat
James McBride
Saskatchewan
Stir Line
Ong
Ben Petch
Ontario
Pertifleer Goods
J. W. Barberree
Nielsen
Chiropractor
Actor
Helen Gordon
H. N. Farmer
Norval Flour Mills
W. B. Browne & Co
Norval National
Ieoll
Municipal
Norval
H. W. Hinton Eves
Geo. Soper
McLean & Co
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