Obituary Notices and Memorials From 1917 1918
In London in August 1918 Matthew Kenney aged 80 formerly of Acton. In Multon on July 26 1918 Alice Kennedy beloved wife of John Irving in her 40th year. Nelle Masters at her mother’s home Acton August 1 1918 in her 19th year. In memoriam Cleave Mrs Indwin Cleave died August 8 1917. For the touch of a vanished hand and a voice. Husband and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Matthew Kenney
Acton
Multon
Alice Kennedy
John Irving
Mantiona
Heena Jived
Nelle Masters
Cleave
Indwin Cleave
Sjusband
Coleman
Toymorrow
Kawartha Park
Charles Melvin Long
Port Naluop
Ness
Heary
Afoore
Aurington
Edith Cy
Reginald Homer
Toronto
Murlington
Bronsy Creek
Parliament Buildings
Gaxotth
Attacks on Toronto Restaurants Condemned by War Veterans
The Great War Veterans Association in Toronto denounces a recent destructive restaurant attack led by returning soldiers. The group emphasizes that such conduct harms the majority of returning men and vows government action to stamp out violence. Emblems of Remembrance Day were observed nationwide with sermons stressing patriotism and unity for liberty and justice in the Allied cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reastauranta of
Toronto
Great War Veterans’ Association
Canada
Alex
E. L. Newcombe
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Military Service
War era notices from Canada and France details
Pte J Burtie in France reports beauty of rural France. Corp Sheldon Moyer in an Imperial Base Hospital France recovering from influenza. Gunner Ewart Archer formerly of Milton killed in France. Pte Fred Lantz of Acton dies in Hamilton Convalescent Hospital from gas exposure after service with the 76th Battalion. Free Masons in Canada enlist 12 000 of 64 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Bennett
Royal Air Force
Demeranto
Wan
Robert Bennett
Lake Avenus
Pte. J .Burtie
France
LM. Moyer
Corp. Sheldon Moyer
Basa Hoapital
Corp
Moyer
Canada
Gunner Ewart Archer
Milton
Anield
Fred Lantz
George Lantz
Acton
Hamilton
Lantz
76Th
Jalylius
Toronto
County rate set at two-tenths mills for wartime tax
At the county council meeting last week the county rate was struck at two-tenths mills on the dollar including war tax and pay allocation. Towns listed show Trafalgar 36,082.76 and Acton 4,639.50 among others, totaling 940,330.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Nansaguwoyu
Oakville
Burlington
Georgetown
Meton
Acton
Harvest Hands in Demand to Save Western Wheat Crop
A Canadian Northern Railway official states that at least 20 000 harvesters are needed beyond local help to harvest the western wheat crop this year. Wages are seen at 3 50 to 4 00 per day for about three months. Civic events and local notices accompany the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL. Fairbairn
Canadian Northern Railway
Toronto
Winnipeg II
Muskoka retreat draws Ontario professionals for summer respite
Thousands of Blateu visitors find Muskoka a cure for fatigue with pine scented air and dustless surroundings. Doctors Moore Endicott and Creighton own cottages at Pickerel Point near Mortimer's, hosting Rev Drs and Toronto families who enjoy lakeside living, wharf access, and a close-knit summer community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoka
Blateu
Ontario
Blands
Miny
Moore
Dr. Moore
Bala Park
Rackholme Cottage
Creighton
Ftsland
Pickerel Boint
Endicott
Mav
C. O. Johnston
Mortimeor
Toronto
Liv
W. EE. Hassarnd
G. Ager
Ymro
Geo
C. Ferrier
Mimica Victoria School
Mesarm
Douglay
Oswald Sorby
Quelph
Cleaver
Bola Purl
Elizabeth Wilson
Acton Publc
Harvest Activity and Seasonal Notes From Town and Country
Local harvests are underway with general harvesting operations already common. Annie McCutcheon from Toronto will spend weeks at her home here. Berry picking season is over and the wild cranberry crop was unusually good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ouimmor
Annie McCutcheon
Toronto
Private notices and visits in Guelph and Detroit
Immature text records private penics in Guelph with visits to Mrs Gowdy and Miss Gowdy. Mentions quarterly creuit service at Biden Mila Mir Ebner and Misa Kobla McDowell on a holiday. Detroit visitors Mrs James Moore and Mrs Th. 2 return home. Gunner Herbert Brown reports safe arrival in England for training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muuter Campbell Millar
Guelph
Wye Doring
Clute
Guowdy
Missy Gowdy
Mfr
James Mourg
Mynday
Munday
Biden
Mila Mir Ebner
Misa Kobla McDowell
Watklig
Doronto
Bra
Hples
Mina Milllurst
Detroit
Mich
Turfors Ou Liter
James Moore
Mount Pleasant
Warn
John Brown
Gunner Herbert Brown
England
Chautauqua week and local council votes noted
The column reports Chautauqua week events in August, a school board to be paid 7 600 for maintenance, and a library renovation. It mentions visitors Mer Way and party from Marmonton Alberta, a drummer vote to hold the 119 Huuck outing at Georgetown, and Joseph Wright leaving for Toronto to work for the Canadian Aeroplane Co. It also notes local garden produce and a visit from Abraia Gamble and the Georgetown Wierat Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br HC
Adare
Mintlah Columbia
Mer Way
Miss Way
Marmonton
Alta
Creefman
Georgetown
Joseph Wright
Toronto
The
Canadian Aeroplane Co
Local Notes from Cincinnati and Nearby Nooks
Misa Harrop of Cincinnati visits her brother, Mayor Carlin’s Northwent party. The Hundred Club contributed 1460 for Croan Hatlery work. Dr Hi Henlop, recent Milton graduate, called for veterinary duty. Harrison undergoing recovery after operation at Western Hospital Toronto shows progress. Three Millon rink's Acton match ended with one cup win and two friendlies, 2 up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Harrop
Cincinnati
Ohio
Thine Flarrop
Carlin
Conuyfied
Croan Hatlery
A. Marulatl
Presbyterian Dth Methodist
Br. McKay
Millon
Acton
Hi. Henlop
Mitton
FE OE. Harrison
Western Hospital
Toronto
Local notes and arrivals from Huffalo and nearby towns
The Advocate reports Erin Millies Hall returning home from a visit with relatives in Huffalo New York. Mail indicates Trooper urna arrived safely at Hborn ciffe Haghand. Mrs Munn and others visit their mother Mrs J McMlcan. Council orders action against auto speeders over fifteen mph. Mr Sugarman travels to Buffalo to bid farewell to his son joining the American army. Guests include Mrs Gordon Hartley Vera from Spokane and Mrs Evans Doria from Minneapolis and Mrs J D Hough of Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millies Hall
Huffalo
N.Y
Buena
Urna
Hbornciffe
Haghand
Mra
Munn
Shermen
Mici
Miu
W. H. Evans
Doria
Minneapolia
Minn
J. D. Hough
Rochester
Local Notes and Church News from the Community
Churchill Nowy W M and Mrs McDonald spend weeks at their former charge at Houth Nivey. Pte Frank Hwackhamer returns from Niagara Camp on leave and aids farm work. Willam Kerr recovers further in Quelph and may work at Taylor Forbes munition factory. Berry patches report good patronage. Sunday picking disrupted in some areas. Rev E D Silcox of Toronto concludes vacation sermons and three members join the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowy
W. M
Willam’ Kerr
Quelph
Hla Umb
Taylor-Forbes
E. D. Silcox
Toronto
Limehouse Events and Visits Report Local Harvest Play
Farmers busy cuttii around Limehouse with visitors from Toronto Guelph and Petawawa Camp. Local church notes include sermons by Rev. Mr Vearen and R I Cameron on Sunday. A garden party by the Limehouse Junior Red Cross Society featured Joe Wll Munn and the Lyric Orchestra. A Georgetown Chautauqua lecture by Russell H Conwell is announced for August 20-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuttii
Joe O'Neil
Petawawa Camp
Biswel
K. Smith
Toronto
H. B. Smith
Miz
Olive Irving
Guelph
John Meredith
John Lance
Guelph Hospital
Robert Smothuret
A J. Smothuret
Acton
H. McDowall
Mra McDowell
Lee Puldevin
Mayme McQulhan
Mra. Bh Downing
Beachville
Law
R. I. Cameron
Mr. Vearen
Kincardine
Pearen
Limoehouse
Hed Crous
Mgr
John Harding
Joe Wiimunn
Lyric Orchestra
Hrampton
Limehouse
Atamo Menallih
Ata Ethel Hneath
Dalay Nicholl
Russell H. Conwell
Georgetown Chautauqua
Acton Flour and Feed Store Amidst Odd Product List
A fragmentary listing from Acton Flour and Feed Store mentions Urands of King's Choice Norval and National Flournothing better with products like Bran Oat Cracked Corn and Rolled Oats. It references a Canada Food Hoard License No 56 and names Robert Noble Limited and Henry Awrey-Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Choice
Norval
National
Canada
Robert Noble
Henry Awrey
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Hirth
Ibe
the Arton Sree Press
Chautauqua
New York
Chautauqqua
Inturaaque
Free Prose
Ospringe
Chewsons
Heeve Meartwell
Harald
Iain Gamble
Georgetown Wierat Co
Herald
Tusant
C-Cala Grace
D. & A. Corsets
Erin
Churchill
Uae
Storca
Livingstone
Groenland
Canada Food Board
Mill Street
J. R. Livingstone Acton
Kayser
Coonway
McLean
Fantase
C. N.E
Britain
Admissian
George the Fifth
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Dominion of
Wiineea
Victor Christian William
Duke of
Devonashire
Hartington
Hart
Devonshire
Had
Beeos Cavendish
Hantwicke
Heron Cavendish
Keighley
Order of the Garter
Pri
Ottawa
GhAe
Acton Bakery
Mowat Pleo
Wiles
M. Edwards & CO
Acton Flour and Feed Store
Web
the Methodist Church
ALY
Bunday
Machinigts
Lana Misti
Bates Ney
Pontabe Pree
W. H. Shaw
Fron
Albee Kaity
Charlotte
Jane Lyre
Virganta
Hille Rhede
Marie Willasas
Nate
R. L. Gregory
Harvest Help
Winnipeg
Lyn, Oats
Weston
Meaford
Palgrave
Huntuville
Grand Trunk
QI Horning
Holmes
Ellbaven
Uberal
Stone & Wellington
Acton Creamery
Sietunlaye
Crean
Willow Street
SAC
Bse
L. Starkman
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