Local Marriages and Obituaries List 1926 Ontario Names
The notices record marriages and deaths in Ontario and New York in April 1926. Entries include W Barker and Spencer Smith wed in Toronto. deaths for Francis Hadley in Milton and William Amany in Gloversville. Joseph T Cripps in Toronto. William Smallfield former Renfrew Mercury publisher. William James McMillan teacher. Mary Maino Adrian Storey in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cripps
Western Hospital
Toronto
Joseph T. Cripps
Grove
Smallfield
Hia
Stuart Street
Guelph
William E. ‘Smallfield
The
Renfrew Mercury
McCmillan
James McMillan
Mary
Nail McMillan
Nassagaweya
Brief Local Items From Acton April 1926
Acton notes report Brampton hydro surplus for 1925 of 2200 dollars and tax return easing. Mother’s Day services planned for May 5 1926. Ontario car registrations show farmers lead with 86494, merchants 23382. Local transit to Toronto and Guelph noted, Toronto London bus passes through town. Weather wobbles with snow and warm spells. fishing rules tighten to five bass daily. Port Elgin omits horse racing for field sports. Local riffraff and civic notes: police case, hydro consumers, and town business signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
Canada
Orion Lodge No. 109
Tf. C.C. F
Georgetown
Acton
Toronto
Guelph
Port’ Elgin
Jack Minor
Ontario
Dominion Express Company
Canadian Patifice
Thepreas ‘Company
House of Commons
Hutchinsons Visit and Local Happenings In Town and Country
Neighborhood notes detail visits by Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson of Irlaxh Jerton and interactions with Sinclair Bros. The Credit River area saw little damage this spring. James McBride returned from Alberta with horses and plans to relocate near Georgetown. Edward Townsend was ill, Churchills moved to Bronte, Stokes traveled to Toronto, Rutledge hosted a large sawing bee, Miss Susie Areswool is convalescing from pneumonia, W H Fichett moved to Cooksville for garage work, Townsend recovering, Picott of Brampton visiting family, and other small community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit River
James McBride
Alberta
McBrilde
Georgetown
Edward Townsend
Churchil
Bronte
John Stokes
Toronto
Suale Areswool
W.H. Fichett
Cooksville
John Townsend
Picott
Brampton
Widow Jane Wright Dies in Oxford Michigan
Mrs Jane Wright died at Oxford Michigan while visiting her son on April 7 in her seventieth year after a brief illness. The funeral was held April 12 from William Wrights lot and at Limehouse Church with service by Rev Henry Caldwell. Interment Limehouse Cemetery. She leaves five children Stewart Lewis William Daisy and Mrs McKay. Diphtheria has appeared in two local homes and a two year old child of Mr Smethurst died. The saw mill is cutting stock logs from winter haul. Councillor Gowdy attended Enquesing Council. John R Scott Limehouse announces engagement of Birdie to William Fredrick Shelbourne of Cornwall with wedding late April. The roads were bad for the funeral of Miss Jessie Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wright
Oxford
Michigan
Wilam Wright
Erin
Limehouse Church
Henry Caldwell
Georgetown
Limehouse Cemetery
Stewart
Lewis
Montreal
Willam
Erin Township
Mckay
Daisy
Indian River
B. Smethurst
Gowdy
Enquesing
John R. Scott
Limehouge
Birdie
Fredrick Shelbourne
Cornwall
Jessie Kennedy
Milton farm offers for sewerage plant site by Mr T Weir
Mr T Weir of Milton proposes selling his 160 acre farm to the Council for 18000 dollars as a site for the proposed sewerage disposal plant. The April meeting of the WCTU met at Mrs W H Stewart’s home with an interesting program and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Weir
Council
W.C.T. U
W. H. Stewart
Charles Norris
Trafalgar
M&n Street
Rob Defores
Free Press
Acton
Amilton
Guelph Police Court Hears Guilty Pleas On Liquor Charges
George A. Robinson and two 22 year old men pleaded guilty at Guelph Police Court to obtaining aboard and lodging by fraud for about $100 and were remanded for a week. A youth was fined about $58 for drunkenness and liquor possession on a highway. A separate report notes a late incident in Georgetown Arena where three young men were seen with liquor and one had previous convictions, with penalties applied if found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Robinson
Guelph
M. Crawford
Yong
Fewtrell
Brampton
Smiths Falla
Carleton Place
Reavely
Ventrel
Georgetown
Shields
Oakville
Jal
Accond
Pohos Bistrate
Burglary, Injuries, and Local News From Dublin Village
Reports of a minor burglary at a Dublin home where a purse, candy, and shoes were taken. judge warns if the act is a first offence. Also news of Herbert Dyer recovering from injuries at the C N Ry station, visits from Henry Belu of Detroit, and local church services by Rev. McElroy. Community updates include shopfront alterations, motor park concerns, and notes on blooming hyacinths and hopeful spring weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werbert Dyer
C. N. Ry
Henry Belu
Detroit
General Hospital
Guelph
W.d. Coulthard
W. T. Smith
W. T. Smith's Es[ents and Alterations Are Being Made To Enable Mr. Smith
Coulthard
McElroy
Toronto
Lang
Joseph Craft
Richard Harris
Farny
Educationist William J. McMillan Dies in St Catharines
William J. McMillan head of science at St Catharines Collegiate Institute and Vocational Training School died in St Catharines after pneumonia on the 13th. Born in Nassagaweya, he was 47 or 48. He taught in Lis Towal Stratford and St Catharines before joining the St Catharines collegiate staff in 1923. He was an elder at First United Church. Survived by widow and two daughters, mother Mrs. McMillan of Nassagaweya, and brother Neil Lamont McMillan. Funeral held from his mother’s home last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nassagaweya
St. Catharines
William J. McMillan
St. Catharines Collegiate Institute
Mary McMillan
Nussagaweya
Neil Lamont
McMillan
Toronto
Acton
A. Finis Marsh
Eden Mills
William Arga
R. E. Zimmerman
United Church
Eden Milla
William Thomas
Edward _Fatt
Knatchbull
Wilfred Kennedy
Nassagawega
Cameron Ramshaw
Ernest Wilson
Thomas Nightingale
Nelson Anderson
Ingrippe
Presbyterian Missionary Society
Brookville
Ald
Knox College
YPRES Film at Wonderland Theatre Traces War Memory
Wonderland Theatre presents Ypres a film recreating the battle memories of British troops in France 1914 1918. The exhibition blends official records with dramatic reconstruction offering a vivid glimpse into the campaigns at Ypres and Zeebrugge for a home audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Ypres
Zeebrugee
Thas
Fiddlers’ Contest Draws Crowds Across Towns
An old time fiddlers contest tradition thrives with local and regional players. Ed Kennedy crafted his own violin for the Copite! Theatre event in Quelph and won silver, while others from Acton and Stroptaville competed. The Acton Citizens’ Band supports a Town Hall gathering Wednesday evening to showcase results and local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ord
Melot Durum
Milne
Detroit
Copite
Quelph
Kennedy
Stroptaville
Acton
Trish Kennedy
Iriend
Yietlaints
Kerr's List of Sales Including Household and Tools
R d Kerr lists sales for Wesday April 23 at Morgan Crewson Crewson Corners with household effects carpenter tools and blacksmiths tools and wagons. Saturday April 24 sale at Win Precious 14 Cameron Street Acton features household items. Saturday May 1 sale of boots shoes and store fittings at Tony Seynuck Mill Street Acton next to Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesday
Morgan Crewson
Crewson Corners
Win
Precious
Cameron Street
Acton
Efeata
Saturdauy
Tony Seynuck
Mill Street
Baptist Church
Clearing Auction Sale Fequesing Township Farm Lot 32
Auction announced by C S Noble at Roy Hindley’s farm near Ballinafad on April 30 starting 1 pm. The sale lists heavy horses cows hogs hens implements grain furniture and miscellaneous farm gear with cash or credit terms and 5 percent cash discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Noble
Sthand
Ballinafad
York
Massey-Harris
Halco
Massey-Hurris
Peter Hamilton
Noxon
Maxwell
de Lival
Mugsey- Harria
Roy Hindley
Brin
Acton C. O- Plank
Card of Thanks for John T Cripps Funeral Attendees
Card thanks those friends and neighbors for their kind words and deeds at the funeral and burial of John T Cripps. Also notes sale ad for pure bred White Leghorn laying hens with price and contact information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T Cripps
Public Auction At Acton By B V Kenyon
The undersigned announces a public sale at Wallice Avenue Acton on Saturday April 24 at 1 30 o clock sharp. Items include 3 piece Chesterfield suite Grandfather Clock Extension Table Dining chairs Leatherette rocker Brass bed cabinet clock white enamel bed Springs wall bracket and heaters garden tools etc Cash Terms ROY Hindley Auctioneer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. V. Kenyon
Wallice Avenuc
Acton
Chesterfield
Roy Hindley
Quick Relief for rheumatic pains advertised
An old town drug ad promotes Rheuma as a cure for rheumatic pains and swollen joints. It claims rapid kidney and stomach action and offers money back if not satisfied. Hasserd and other local dealers touted the product at a small price with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Hasserd
Ealsty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marrisgowy
Smith-Smith
W. Barker
Geo. Iss Lillo Smith
Whitby
Spencer ‘Smith
Burlington
Hadley
Milton
Francis Hadley
Hamsay
Gloversville
No Y
Willamiamany
Storey
A. McDonald
Rushbrook Avenue
Mary Maino
Adrain
George Storey
Acton Ieee Press
Hencceforth
Ilegal
Orrtario
Acton Horticultural Society
Scton
Sos Hydro
Murphy
Peel County
Crown
County Council
Pec
Mra. Hutchinson
Irlaxh- Jerton
Messrs
Sinclair Bros
Uno
Limehouse Ab
Police Court News
Dublin
Rogkwood
Avebury
R. d. Kerr
Fequesing
McLaucnlin
Robert Warn H
EveniInes Pont
Isaac
Nogar CO
Vancouver
Farmers’ Implement Shop
Patapea
Hahn Lea
J. W. Barberree
Saaton
Florna
Boucink Gruden Wertilkseor
Elgin Street
Nielsen
Eady
Omco
Haura
the Public Health
Coig-Cheréhy
Amos Mason
Leo Leatham
Ont
Mason & Risch
Wyndham St
Brantford
Fkic
W. R.E. Blair
Box
Bette
A. C
McLean & Co
Moresco
W. D. Talbot
Main Street
Comex
H. W. Hinton Jewellery and Watch
Geo. Soper’s
H. M. Farmer
Acton, Ont
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