Local Births and Deaths in Acton Area 1926
Births include Grace Isabel Burt born August 6 1926 Erin Township to Mr and Mrs Ciltford Burt and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Wilfred J Duval Acton on August 14 1920 at St. Josephs Hospital Guelph. Deaths record Oliver Lasby on August 15 1926 at Acton aged 84 85 and Daniel Alexander Whitley on August 14 1926 at Guelph General Hospital aged 69 70. Other notices list Charles Young of Richard's Landing St Josephs Island and Emma J Hunt widow of Augustus Folkard in Nassagaweya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt
Erin Township
Fridaay
Ciltford Burt
Grace Isabell, Duval
St. Joseph's Hospital
Quelph
Wilfred J. Duval
Acton
Bracebridge
Lasby
Oliver Lasby
Whitley
Guelph General Hospital
Daniel Alexander Whitley
Young
Richard's Landing
St. Joseph's Island
Charles Young
D. C. ‘Russell
Folkard
Alan Mahon
Concession
Nassagaweya
Emma J. Hunt
Augustus Folkard
Local Miscellany Highlights Acton News
Notes from Acton dated August 19 1926 report progress on Prospect Park entrances and school vacation ending, by law votes in Thedford, and local tax and road updates. Town features include blooms at A H Bishop garden, J P Scarrow named provincial Legion representative, and new homes on Bower Avenue and Mill Street with ongoing construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Press
Prospect Park
Thedford
George Mann
Brock Avenue
J. P. Scarrow
Veterans’ Alliance
The
Canadian Legion
John” MacClure
Bower Avenue
Shandon Bells Echo in Cork Missives Homeward Trips
A note from Cork signed by Mrs Thomas O'Brien and Miss Jeane speaks of a delightful nip and hearing the Shandon Bells. They plan trips to Killarney Lakes England and the Continent this week with best wishes to Acton friends. The letter recalls Shandon Bells and Cork with affection and childhood memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cork
Ireland
Thomas O'Brien
Jeane
Moore
Killarney
England
Continent
Ontario Crops Report Shows Good Wheat and Potatoes
Farmers report wheat yields range from 35 to 50 bushels per acre with threshing in the western province. Corn shows improvement and needs another month of favorable weather to reach average yields. Turnips fail in many areas while potatoes and early fruits are plentiful and pastures are exceptionally good.
Aylmer Cemetery Offers Perpetual Plot Care Plan
The Aylmer Cemetery board thanks plot owners for prompt year to year contributions. A $50 000 payment guarantees perpetual care funded by a safeguarded perpetual care fund. Revenue supports upkeep and maintenance, ensuring plots are never neglected. The board invites inquiries for full details from any interested owner.
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Aylmer Cemetery
Aylmer
Aylmer Express
Obituary for Daniel Whitley and Acton residents
Obituary notes Daniel A Whitley retired from farming due to ill health died at Guelph General Hospital. Funeral at Fairview Cemetery, Park and Lake Avenues home once, survived by wife Marion Reid and three children including Mrs C Ramshaw Elgin and Nellis. Whitley active in St Alban’s Church. 70s. Also recalls Oliver Lasby Sr and Jr both long-time Acton residents with extensive family lines, church ties, and civil service. Interment for Lasby at Fairview Cemetery. service held at 2 20 p m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Alexander Whitley
Daniel A. Whitley
Guelph General Hospital
Fairview Cemetery
Whitley
Marion Reid
Oliver Lasby
Acton
Fred Denny
Oliver, Lesby
Nicol
Wellington County
Nicklin
Matthewa
Moore
Swan
Oliver
Grand Trunk Railway
Jane McNaughton
Samuel McNaughton
Mra
Lasby
Thomas Ellicott
Samuel M. Lasby
Hutchinson
Minn
William D. Lasby
Townsend
Man
Oram
Sidney Oram
St. Catharines
Erin
Naassagaweya
Elliott
Disciples of Christ
West
Preparing a Child for School Health Checkup
The Port Colborne Citizen urges a pre school physical for children starting this fall. It notes teeth, weight, appetite, mouth breathing, and color as signs of health. Early doctor exams can prevent learning losses and future costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abeshila
Port Colborne
August Showers Boost Harvest Prospects in Town
The article notes unusually heavy rainfall in August with three major downpours and frequent showers. Spring crops thrive as pastures stay rich. second-cut clover and alfalfa are already produced. Early potatoes look excellent and overall harvest prospects are strong for the region.
Mercury Trophy Returns to Guelph in Close Bowling Match
The Mercury Trophy went back to Guelph after a tight contest with Acton bowling, won by six pins. The Acton quartet was skipped by Gunner Gould. Leslie Gregory of Oakville married Inez Dorland of Bronte in Toronto, with a Buffalo honeymoon and return plans to live in town.
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Guelph
Acton
Tm Stuart
Gunner Gould
Leslie Gregory
Oakville
Aulet
Toronto
Mias Inez Dorland
Bronte
Gregory Theatre
Gregory & Son
Buffalo
Oakville Star
Rockwood Parsonage Upgrades Create Pretty Home
St Alban’s Rectory near completion after over a month of carpenters plumbers masons and painters work making interior improvements and a charming exterior Rev and Mrs Sawyer to host guests soon. Local events include Georgetown picnic day at Eldorado Park and church services led by Rev Charles Cook of Seattle with Mrs Cook on holiday visit.
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St. Alban’s
St. Alban's
Sawyer
Quebec
Vermont
R. E.zimmerman
Georgetown
Eldorado Park
Limehouse Neighborhood News Highlights Gathered Summer Socials
The Limehouse column reports a garden party at William Gowdy's home and visits by families including Mrs. J R Pickering and Rev. Waddell. Residents travel to Niagara Falls, Toronto, and Parry Sound for holidays. Harvests are reported as excellent and several locals are recovering from illness.
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William Gowdy
J. P
Evenigy
Miss Irene Black S Engaged To Mr Albert McWilliams
Miss Irene Black S, daughter of Mrs. Margaret Black and the late Mr. Jomen Black, is to wed Mr Albert McWilliams of Paisley in the latter part of the month. A miscellaneous shower was given for her by Mrs. Norman Burns on Wednesday night. Master Garnet Colling of Lowville visited Mrs Normah Armstrong. Master Charlie McNabb, son of Reeve McNabb, broke his arm last week.
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May Rutherford
Toronto
United Church
Mr. McElroy
Rockwood
Eden Mills
McGilliv— Ray
Guelph
Gosling
Scotland
Cradle Roy
Mission Band
The
Wm Gordon
Isabel Howat
Valley Road
Valey
Rosy Patterson
Fonthill
Arthur
Everett E. le Viness
Niagara Falla
Margaret Thomas
St Mins
Jean Torrance
Simcoe
Johnston Hewitt
Margaret Locker
Carton
Ross
Pacific Coast
Thomas McGhie
England
James DufMeld
Agnes Jamieson
James A. Dickson
John Little
Sinter
William Hosking
Little
Geo. H. Pearen
A. E. Laing
Herfiletta
Pearl
John Alexander Wylie
Mron
Alex. Wyle
H. A. Graham
Norfolk St
Lohengrin
Hazel Luing
Wm. Wylie
Alxty
Jana
Lexia Collins
Misa Olive Woods
Bertha McCartheon
Misa Gladys Peach
Hamilton
Niagara ‘Falls
Buffalo
H. Laing
Albert Laing
J. Montgomery
Mra
Brandon
Mra. Co
MicDonald
Corinne MacDonald
Gordon ‘Johnston
Frank Adams
Mimaen
A. Adama
Mies Vexia Collins
Milam Oliver Woods
Harry Peal
J. R Pickering
Darkington
Waddell
Sen
Wm. Collins
Linwood
John McKechnie
W. T.‘ Howting
Misa Joan
Brantford
John Graham
Norval
E. Farnell
Norman Taft
Parry Sound
Vero McEachern
G. Thompson
Irene Black
Norman Burns
Garnet Colling
Lowville
Jain
Normah Armstrong
Chariie McNabb
Reeve McNabb
Irene
Margaret
Jomen Black
Albert McWilliams
Paisley Black
Funeral for Daniel Whitley Held in Large Service
The funeral for the late Daniel Whitley was held Monday afternoon in a very large gathering. Rev. Mr. Bough of Stoney Creek led the service with Rev. Mr. Sawyer of Acton assisting. Pallbearers included Jas R. Anderson, Jas Taylor, Alex Crawford, George Agnew, John McGregor and Nelson Anderson. Whitley served on the Nassagewaga Township Council for years before retiring four years ago and was noted for his kind heart and jovial disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Whitey
Bough
Stoney Creek
Mr. Sawyer
Acton
Jas. R. Anderson
Jas. Taylor
George Agnew
John McGregor
Nelson Anderson
Whitley
Nassegawega
Mitchell
Guelph
Ebenezer Church
Marsh
Benjamin Hancock
Toronto
Farmers' Accessory Shop Advertises Wide Machinery Supply
Complete list of necessary farmer goods and second hand machinery for sale. Items include De Laval cream separator, Frost Wood binder, Ontario fertilizers, Brantford binder twine, steel and asphalt roofing, Peerless wire fencing, pumps and water systems, Louden stable equipment. Repairs offered by J. W. Barberree.
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Ontario
Brantford
J. W. Barberree
Notice of Voters List Transmission and Access
John Marshall Clerk of Nassaguweya Municipality gives notice that copies of the Ontario Voters List were transmitted for all persons on the last revised assessment roll entitled to vote in municipal and legislative elections. The list was posted August 7 1926 and remains for inspection. Voters urged to correct any errors or omissions per law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Legislative Assembly
Lst
Nassaguweya
John Marshall
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Memorial
Pocma
Ohe
Acton Free Press
iIt
Markham
Wellington
Peel Streets
Young Street
McPherson
McCann's Coal Yarda
Min and
Young Streets
August Publshes
J. B.mackenzie
A. H. Bishop
Fairview Avenue
James Louttit
Georgetown Lumber Company
Mill Street
George—Street
Thorsala
Markelo
Acton Gazette
Hinton
Acton -Gazette
Charles A. Cook
D.D
Seattle
Wash
White
Milton
Richard White
Miltom Reformer
Atomaci
Freex Press
Reformer
Acrogs
Oscar Ismond
Los Angeles
Cal
Mir Street
Hi. Wilson
Mir. Iamond
Milton Soldiera
Victorian Park
Cookahutt
County Council
Jin
Limehouse
Ballinafad
Crewsons
Township
Deane G.S.M
Francesco Berger
Iu Press
Omec
J. M. Savge
Tavis
Invictus Worlamanship
Ahunys
H. L. HarRison
D. H. Cindsay
Acton Mill
Reliance Nurseries
Fonthill, Ont
Gage
H. W. Hinton
Jeweller
Norval Flour Mills
W. B. Browne & Co., Prop
Norval, Ont
King's Choice National Broad Flour Pantry
Municipal
Waterworks Dept
the Council
McLean & Co
ONT
J. W. Jones
Redpath Grange
Pate
Ner Ae
Aqua
Tomer
Bologna
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