Obituary notices from August 1925 local deaths
Notices report deaths of Joseph P Allan in Brampton aged 86 87. Alice Curtis Downey widow of William Downey aged 84 in Georgetown. Mary Wilson Stark widow of Abram Stark aged 87 88 in Basquesing Township. Dr Peter Stuart aged 60 in Guelph at 176 Woolwich Street. Nellie S Barber wife of James T Smith in Georgetown aged 70. William Weaver of Dolly Varden aged 46 47 after hospital stay. Flora McNevin Wanless widow of Archibald Wanless aged 80 at Erin residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan
Brampton
Joseph P., Allan
Acton
Downey
Georgetown
Alice Curtis
Wm. Downey
Stark
Basquesing
Mary Wilson
Abram Stark
Stuart
Peter Stuart
Woolwich Street
Guelph
Ont
Smith
Burlington Beach
Nellie S. Barber
James T. Smith
Weaver
Guelph General Hospital
William, Weaver
Dolly ‘Varden
Local items from Acton Press August 27 1925
Local notes include schools reopening September 2 trout season ending September 14 threshing rising in popularity new pavement improvements Mills Street to Wilbur Street Bell Telephone adding switchboard for 150 more patrols sprinkler system upgrade at tanneries pastor sermon at United Church and rising tourist traffic with knickers. Exhibition chorus 1600 voices to perform at Canadian National Exhibition. Brampton Mount Pleasant United Church bricks delivered after fire. Fall Fair decoration urged and new auto postball at CN Exhibition described.
Philip Forbes Letter Questions Ontario Law After Sentencing
A letter from Philip Forbes, inmate at the Ontario Reformatory, argues the law cannot be defeated by a protected society. He offers to pay a $1000 fine with installments and requests a personal hearing to seek early release, noting his wife’s illness and his desire for leniency. The piece notes the Police Magistrate’s decision is final after the Acton Court trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masistraté Moore
Philip Forbes
Ontario Reformatory
Acton
Alck
Remein
Attorney-General
Board of License Commissioners of
Ontario
Minors Arrested Over Tobacco Sales at Mill Street Cafe
Chief McPherson uncovered several young buyers under ten at the Empire Cafe on Mill Street. He charged George Ing with two counts for selling tobacco to minors on or about January 13 and 22, remanded for interpreter aid, no verdict yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Empire Cafe
Mill Street
Geo. Ing
Moore
Gaid
Ind
Ogdén Finn
Empire
Chief McPherson
Barrlater Farmer
George Ing
Minora
Acton Musicians Urge Park Band to Return
A letter from a music lover dated August 24, 1925 asks Acton officials to provide a bandstand and proper band facilities. The writer praises Saturday concerts and suggests the Chamber of Commerce discuss the issue with the Council to support the town’s cultural life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Acton
Acton Pupils Pass Exams at Guelph Collegiate
The Acton pupils who attended Guelph Collegiate Institute for the past year are listed with passing marks. Jean Barber earned Algebra C Geometry C History C, Eugene McPherson completed Comp C Liter C Algebra 2 Geometry 2 Algebra 2 Phys C, Genevieve Clarridge achieved Comp C Liter C Alg C Litt Comp Fr Aut C, Edna Henderson earned Comp C Alg C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Guelph Collegiate Institute
Jean Barber
Eugene McPherson
Liter
Genevieve Clarridge
Edna Hhenderson
Local Kindness By Strangers Aiding Fire Victims At Simcoe
Reports say two American tourist cars stopped to help remove furniture after a fire that destroyed the tome of Fred Grlvits near Simcoe last week. They gave ten dollar bills to Mr. Graham before continuing their journey. The act drew high praise as worthy of commendation. Residents discuss highway numbering by engineers to aid navigation along the Toronto Sarnia route linking Acton to Dundas Cooksville Brampton Norval Georgetown Guelph Kitchener and Stratford for Sarnia. A Toronto printer’s rep visited town offering lower prices. local merchants note savings by ordering printing locally at the Advocate rather than paying higher Toronto quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grlvits
Simcoe
American Tourista
Cara
Graham
Total Strangers
Toronto- Sarnia
Acton
Dundas
Cooksville
Brampton
Norval
Georgetown
Guelph
Kitchener
Stratford
Sarnia
Toronto
Advocate
Toma
Mitchell
Bar Association Clerk Speaks With Lou City Gas Works Caller
A busy Louisville Bar Association secretary angrily answers a phone inquiry about gas works then corrects the caller with a sharp rebuke. The brief exchange reveals a humorous miscommunication and the secretary's stern demeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Association
City Gas Works
Bar Association of
Louisville
Obituary of Joseph P. Allan Brampton Pioneer
Joseph P. Allan of Brampton dies unexpectedly at age 87 after a long local life. A Scottish immigrant, he ran cartage and express business, was a Brampton council member, sportsman in curling and lawn bowling, and active in St. Paul’s United Church. Survived by second wife Miss Allison and children Charles, Mrs. Courtney, Mrs. Chapman, and Miss Agnes Allan. funeral to Brampton Cemetery Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph PY Allan
Brampton
Jon
P. Allan
Mr. Allan
Scotland
Halton
Milton
Allan
Acton
Mill Street
Alan
Charles
Bell Telephone
Toronto
G. L.courtney
Ottawa
J. R. Chapman
Gilroy
Sask
Agnes
Edmonton
Alta
St. Paul's United Church
Brampton Cemetery
Canadian Legion of Veterans Organizes Network of Unity
A historic August meeting in Toronto formed the Canadian Legion of Veterans to unite Great War veterans under one executive. General Sir Richard Turner urged federation with other Empire legions, and a fifteen-member committee was elected to outline details and power. Nursing sisters and regional delegates were granted representation as the conference closed with thanks and the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Gunn
Richard Turner
D.C
Earl Haig
Empire
Veterans’ Club
Isabella St
Toronto
Fotheringham
Great Britain
Australia
New Zealand
Africa
British Legion
Canada
London
A. R. Lefleche
Ottawa
A. P. Miller
Peterboro
G. E. Cole
Porcupine
H. Searle
Chappau
J. P. Scarrow
Acton
Hole
Mason
J. McKay
W. J. Morrison
GQ. Given
E. Greenwood
Jone
Turner
Gen. Gunn
J. J. Cooney
D.C. M
J. B. Bearrow
Guelph Welcomes Premier Marksman Lieut Jack Steele
A rousing welcome greeted Lieut Jack Steele on his return to Guelph from Ottawa after winning the Governor General's gold medal as Canada's premier marksman. A band played at the CN R depot as friends, city council members, and the Guelph Rifle Association cheered. The procession through main streets featured flags and a reception at Steele's home with local citizens offering congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottoson
Whire
Canadata
Jack Steele
C.N.R
Guelph Rifle Association
Inga
Inga,” -“Returning With Lieut. Steele
Pirhole
Wwére
Lieut. Steel
Mason & Risch Exhibit Pianos With Free Bench Offer
The Mason and Risch factory display lists a model piano at 395 dollars plus a free bench. The Playet Piano is 675 dollars, Weed pianos start at 176 dollars. Photographs available from Mason & Risch Factory Branch Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason & Risch
Weed
Guelph
Canadian Family Herald and Weekly Star Slashes Price
Word from Montréal announces the Family Herald and Weekly Star will drop its subscription to one dollar a year. Publishers pledge continued features and future improvements, stating the move makes the paper a superb value for Canadian homes and will attract many new subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montréal
Family Herald
Weekly Star
Canada
News Town and Country Neighborhood Meeting Notes
The Bannock burn Women s Institute held a meeting at Mrs D A Russell s home on August 19 with sixteen ladies attending. A trust was sent to the Sick Children s Hospital Toronto at the October meeting. Miss Helen Habkirk of Toronto instructed the nursing course at Bannock burn School. Next gathering set for September 16 at Miss J McDonald s home. Several social items and local visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bannockburn
D. A. Russell
Onc
Bannockburn School
Women's Institute
Helen Habkirk
Toronto
Mrs Wanless remembered as long time Erin resident
Mrs Arch bald Wanless a long respected Erin resident for about sixty years died after an illness. Flora McNevin by birth, she came to Erin as a bride from Colledon at around twenty, lived fifty years at hexada lot 11, survived by two sons John and Robert and a daughter Agnes. Funeral Saturday was well attended with Rev John Lind conducting and interment at Connaghy Cemetery. Neighbors and visitors from Kenilworth and North Bay attended, threshing work continues nearby.
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Atterneor
John Lindsay
Wanless
Conngaby Cemetery
Charles Robinson
Kenilworth
Erin
J. D. McLaren
North Bay
John Graft
Local society notes and visits from Roth-Blu Camp season
The article records summer outings ending on a Friday, visits by Edwin Harris of St. Catharines and other locals, weekend returns of Stanley Plummer of Simcoe, Mrs. Wilder of Lindsay, and Mrs. Burns traveling to Rhode Island with relatives. It notes a Women’s Institute picnic at Water Side Park, motors to Oshawa, road work by Fred Hamilton and crew, Mrs. Wesley Harris visiting Conestoga Institute, and the Rockwood Horticultural Drive show planned for Saturday the 29th with hopes for a good display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roth-Blu
Edwin Harris
St. Catharines
William
Richard
Stanley Plummer
Simcoe
Mra
JW. Wilder
Lindsay
Mra. Chas. McNabb
Wm. Burns
Rhode Island
A. T. Hope
Dorly
Women's Institute
Waterside Park
Frances
Oshawa
Geo. Clough
Fred Hamilton
Drevasen
Wesley ‘Harris
Conestoga
Igte
Pasmore
Phe-Rockwood—Horticultural Baciery
Qupsetta
Harvest fields and community mourn at local notices
Farmers report harvest progress with good yields of wheat and barley as rains benefit pastures and root crops. Funeral services for Mrs. Maud of Erin and Eramosa highlighted a week of community sorrow. Visitors from Toronto and Guelph noted, while locals recalled Miss Margaret Cooke and extended sympathy to the McCutcheon family in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Maud
Maud
Une
Erin
Eramosa
Everton
Piace
Everton Cemetery
Misses Valley
Stainhouse
Toronto
Tom McCutcheon
Verna Stewart
Guelph
A. Faw
W. Robertson
Barah Mitchell
Galt
Margaret Cooke
Guelph Road
Ian Cleveland
Dans
Megara
Austin
Albert McCutcheon
Lambert
Akins couple depart Saturday for Michigan trip
Mr and Mrs Cecil Akins left Saturday evening on a motor trip to North Branch Michigan. The brief note records their travel start with no further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Akins
North Branch
Michigan
Police Court News from Oakville and Milton Heights
In Oakville police court John Kelly of Erindale faced drunkenness and reckless driving charges. He was fined 60 dollars and costs, plus 20 dollars and costs for the second offence, and his car was confiscated for three months. A Brampton to Milton Heights trip with five clerks led to bootleg beer purchases and varied outcomes. Chief Chaplin arrested a man, who pleaded guilty before Police Magistrate Moore and was fined 10 dollars and costs. The Inspector is unnamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
John Kelly
Erindale
Brampton
Milton Heights
Milton
Pers
Chapmin
Moore
Hinton Gift Shoppe offers eye examinations by Toronto expert
Dr. Wayward from Toronto will visit Hinton's Gift Shoppe in Georgetown every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for expert eye examinations. The note claims 15 years of testing and fitting in Toronto with satisfaction guaranteed and urges making an appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayward
Toronto
Hinton
Georgetown
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