Recollections Of Acton Album From 1897 Local Notes
A collage of Acton items records a deputation from Acton Cornet Band seeking a donation, Dr J R Dryden joining Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital as House Surgeon, lamp post painting plea, Board of Health meeting notes, Easter exam top names, teachers listed, and a birth notice for Mrs A Pannabecker's daughter born Monday 19 April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkeys
Jins
Greece
Cireeco
Acton Cornet
Wm. Willams Esq
Willams
Ileclifed
Mamae
Arnold
Acton
J. R. Dryden
New York
Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital
Board of Health
Reeve Nicklin
Sec. Moore
Mears
HW. P. Moore
Kenney
Wallace
Pannabecker
Mornday
Oond
A Pannabecker
Local Notes and Events From Early April 1927
A montage of small town highlights from April 1927 includes church pulpit exchanges between Rev Roe and Rev Fiddis, a Canada Diamond Jubilee celebration planned for July, a public school oratorical contest with numerous participants, a local stage play at Town Hall, and marriage notices for the Cook and Mangary families. Also noted are a funeral for Robert Wilson and various community notices from Avot, Esquesing, and Guelph.
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Roe. Zimmerman
The
United Church
W. Jf Fiddis
Phr
Caledonia
weActon
Canada
Isabel Smith
di AL Smith
Main Street
Avot
Ratepayers and ‘Trustees Association
Yoronto
Lakeside
TOLD
The Worst Possible Form of Government
A quotation attributed to Mark Twain condemns despotism, asserting that validated power is dangerous even if held by a seemingly perfect ruler. It argues perpetual life cannot prevent decay of governance as despotism passes to flawed successors, making earthly despotism the worst form.
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Hum
Mark Twain
Solomon's Prayer and the Temple Vision in Gibeon
Bible study notes discuss Solomon going to Gibeon to seek God and receive wisdom. It emphasizes Solomon's acknowledgment of God’s kindness to David, his own humble position, and his request for an understanding heart to govern Israel wisely. The article notes Solomon’s wisdom, later moral failings, and the risk of pride undermining divine favor.
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Ibeon
Jerusalem
Solomon
Gibeon
Tabernacle
God
Christ Cine
Christ
Solomon Solomon
Gino
Will. i. Matt
Salona
Ulod
Homan
David
Jg¢hovatr
Selanaen
Israel
Tie
Temple
Tin
Tirad
Acton Village Health Notice Announces May 1 Inspection
The Village of Acton issues a health notice ordering a comprehensive May 1 inspection of premises and collars with emphasis on clean outside toilets. It urges disinfection using chlorine solution and proper disposal of leaves and rubbish via garbage collectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
FE. E. Harrop
Clearing Auction Sale at Everton Scout Camp
The undersigned auctioneers Hindley and Elliott announce a public auction by Robert Barbour at his farm at the south end of Everton on Saturday April 26 starting at 1 000 sharp. The sale lists horses cows sheep poultry farm implements and equipment plus miscellaneous items with no reserve as the farm has been sold to Boy Scouts. Proceeds support the local Scout program.
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Faqchman-Luumphriees
St cAntrew's
Ciurion
Buchanan Cares
Bessie Rowena
Charles Poland
Humphries
Guelph
Edward A. Karena
Tagcato
Wilson Tin Naasaweva
Robert Wilson
Robert Barbour
Everton
Son
Holsten
Uleifer
Hampshire
Colony House
York
Ashe
Beneh Lleyds
Atom Farm
Everton Hindley
Elliott
Phene Erin
Milton Co
Milton Council Debates Arena Purchase and Highway Meeting
Milton council discussed buying the arena for youth benefit with a 5000 dollar price and a 25000 penalty if not operated as a rink. A November first artificial ice date was set with possible extension and a deputation to Acton planned with Minister of Highways to follow. A separate note reports a failed safe crack at Canadian Pacific Railway and honors for Mr. Roper at HLM.
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Milton
Groce Wistt
Fred Armstrong
Armstrong
Nixon
Acton
P.P Stan Hall
PT Rt
Canadian Pacific Railway
GW. Canning
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bulls of the Free Priss_of
Lottie Moore
Mabel Moore
Robie Smythe
Tathe Noble
Benie Wallace
Laura Ryder
Minnie Arthurs
Kinter Russell
Edith Nicklin
Bertie Speight
Osman
Nelson Ryder
George Oram
Ett McDonald
Mabel Soper
Bertha Willams
Blanche Ditls
Laur Hletch
Jennie McQueen
Pearl Stewart
Jean McPherson
Maud Penderson
Edith Williams
Mary Abraham
Myrtle Matthews
Roy Arnold
Charlie Campbell
Willie Taylor
John Arthurs
My Pearson
Charles Holmes
Jos. Bugham
Harry Loveys
Fred Wilds
Wm. Ritchie
Jenn Rey
Mary Harvey
Bennett Clark
Miron McIntosh
Charlie Hynds
Eddie Holmes
Wesley Bingham
George Arnold
Oliver—Cook
Maggie Wilds
Ethel Coleman
M. Hildebrant
Maud Chambers
Annie Campbell
Mabel Ebbage
Howland Brown
Frank Havill
Annie Corry
ET. T. Moore
C. McPhail
LE. Patterson
HE. McNeely
Free Press
Milton Welding
Italion
Bo Stanley Roper
HLM
Roper
National the
Allan
Thursani
Arthur St Guelph
Pekoe
Anada
Dominion-Fextiee Company ‘Limited
Prua
Canadian Nation
Canadian National Railways
Canadian National
Jin
Canadian National Service
Childres
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