Obituaries and Death Notices Across Regions
Died Jano In Acton on Thursday August. Jennie infant daughter of Wm Jago aged 4 months 10 days at Georgetown August 28 Elizabeth Telford relict of Hugh McKay aged 74 Cook drowned at Mimico August 26 Dr George H Cook Toronto dentist in his 35th year Martha Lasby wife of Elder Wm Crowson Huntsville died Sunday August 17 in her ith year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jano
Acton
Augua
Jennie
Wm. Jago
McKay
Georgetown
Eliizabeth Telford
Hugh McKay
Cook
Mimico
George Hi. Cook
Toronto
Crewson
Huntsville
Mary Lasby
Wm. Crowson
Butler Deposed as South Africa Command Chief
Sir William Butler loses command in South Africa over sympathy with the Boers. He is noted for political interest and independent thinking. The Dominion Government reports Mauritius and British Borneo adopt the two rate Imperial-letter plan. Parcel post to Russia now via Hamburg at 68 cents per pound. A Galt man fined 95 and costs for not placarding a house for scarlet fever. doctor and homeowner both liable under Health Act. magistrate notes one case limits convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Butler
South Africa
Butler
Mauritius
British Borneo
Laudan
Post Office Department
Russia
Homburg
Galt
Hea
Miss Patterson Resigns From Local School Board
The Guelph Board of Education accepted Miss Patterson's resignation as teacher of the third department. An experienced assistant with a Second Class Professional Certificate is to be sought at $275 per year, with duties starting on reopening. The fall term opens Tuesday September 6, and the next board meeting is Friday September 19 at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Public School
H. Swackhamer
George Hynds
W. B. Kenney
Mies Patterson
Mail and Globe
W. BR. Henney
Alex. A. Secord
W. R. Kenney
R. Holmes
Manitou Town Faces Youth Vandalism and Manitoba Interest
Town notes frustration over fruit stolen by boys and urges the Reeve to warn culprits. Council seeks tips to curb acts while highlighting growing Manitoba interest and possible emigration as community concern. Observer hints at identity and retirement.
Death of Mrs Mary Laaby Crewson in Hanteville
After a long illness Mary Laaby Crewson widow of Elder William Crewson died at their Hanteville home on Sunday morning in her 64th year. She leaves husband three sons a daughter Mrs Joseph Crewson Miss Norman Crewson and Mrs E B Nicklin nearby mourners. Daughter of late Oliver Lasby of Astin, she was longtime resident here. Funeral cortege passed Acton en route to Everton Cemetery for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Laaby
William Crewson
Hanteville
Mis
Joseph Crewson
Cornwall Collegiate Institute
Norman Crewson
Gloversville
Nicklin
Georgetown
Crews
Harvest Excursion Through North Ontario to Manitoba
A passenger journal recounts a crowded harvest excursion by train from Acton to North Bay and beyond. The writer notes crowded cars, eager country travelers, and humorous incidents as the train traverses lakes and forests toward Dryden and Manitoba, praising the new Dominion road and the camaraderie of Acton readers encountered along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fave Press
Toronto
Acton
Sbunda
Ailea Craig
Borme
Union
Lake Simcoe
Orillia
J.P. Record
Muskoka
Ion
Alandals
Bork
Falla
Thia
Orillin
Huntaville
Ed. Forbes
Dron
John Laing
Bark'a Falls
North Bay
Aleep
Thea Snorer
Middlesex
Ontario
Dryden
Manitoba
Bain
Ignace
Duoboe
Wandlager
Mall
Bat
Journey to Fort William and Rainy River Camp Notes
A long reminiscence from Acton boys detailing their rough voyage from Brampton to Fort William aboard the Manitoba steamer, the trek to Finmark, and a harsh twelve mile bush road to a Rainy River Railroad camp. They describe weather scares, minister Dodds’s Knox College sermon, new work crews, nightly talks of home, and meals at four dollars a week amid 250 men and 100 horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir
Rainy River District
Brampton
Owen Sonoud
Manitoba
Avening
Fort Wiliam
Lake Huron
Lake Superior
Hell
Port Arthur
Port. Arthur
Fort William
Finmark
Bentley
Acton
Ontario and Rainy River
Manon
Escap
Knox College
Maccphergon
Mr. Dodds
Sydney Nova Scotia plant construction boosts city prospects
Report shows men at work on a large plant foundation in Sydney Nova Scotia. Meema McNamue and Low of New Brunswick hold a $175,000 contract. The company plans an $8,000,000 build outlay with 3,000 tons of cement on site. A new river bridge is under construction and fifteen miles of railway to support ore transport from Newfoundland. The text notes rising Sydney property values and regional farming, fishing, and mining activity, with optimistic outlook for shipbuilding and manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meema McNamue
Low
New Brunswick
Cayitel
Sydney
Whitney
Bydnay
Old Dominion
Newfoundland
Piora
Renis
Sydney Harbour
Nova Scotia
Cape Breton
Pruit
Canso
Montreal
Yours Truly
A. Munnay Rydney
O. B
Welland Woman Credits Dr Williams Pink Pills For Health Restore
Miss Hattle Archer of Welland testifies in the Tribune that after months of weakness pale skin and frequent headaches she found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills. She says five boxes restored strength appetite and cheerfulness and warns against imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welland
Misa Hattle Archer
Williama
Dr. Williams
Pink Pilla
Williame
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McKeagug
A. McKeague
Bunpenson
John Aanderson
Ay Norbert McKershoo
Emme
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The
Acton Free Press
Lkely
Crewsons
Impressiona
Rainy River
Murray
Strait of Ganto
C. B
Tron and Steel Co
Mr. J. BE. Lilly
Hannibal
J. D. McKee
Bismarck
Dr. King
Greece
Hymien
Ulaplua
Nature
Verce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
Orrin Sukes
Downing, Dunn Co
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Fort Ave
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Eich Aa
Dr. Pierce
Ate
Carter
Carter’s
Port Huron
United States
Wlien
Grand Trunk
B Rank Dowler Co
the Shoe Man
Guelph
Hamilton
Europe
Department S
Thomas C. Watkins
Hoffman
Moffmans
Halton
Milton
North Oxford
Woodstook
North Brant
Parle
North Waterloo
Berlin
Pilkington
Flora
Contra Bruce
Paisley
Peel
North-Western
Goderich
O. Wellington
Fergus
W. Wellington
Harriston
South Waterloo
North Perth
Stratford
Poslingh
Aberfoyle
Eramosa
Rockwood
Rockton
Echo
Erin
A. T. Brown
Mill Street
Omeineetese
Canada
Detroit
Hmioh
Black Rock
Niagara Falls
Suspension Bridge
N.Y
Bent. Ltd
Grand Trunk Railway System
H. 8. Holmes
Dickson
Admiral Deway
Murat Helatead
Pance Yalge
Halftone
Ilk
Dominion Company
Ghloago
Cnry
Tarma
WB. Hembtreet
dAaton
Ste Hugh McCutcheon
Presbyterian Church
Arthibald Campbell
A. J. McKinnon
Capital Innocents
Bradley-Garretson Co., Limited
Brantford
Actan
Afi
Johzy
Hower
E. Smith
R.J. McNard
Y ‘Acton
Err
Luke Brothers Company
Tut International Nurseries
Chicago
Qua
Rocheator
Patrick KkatoMe
Battalte
Pancen
Church and
Guelph Streets
Pancel
Guelph Street
Alex
Rateshaw
Air Treat
Guroey Bros
Pancrel
Young
Mih
G.T. RB
Denny
A._R.Mann
Lake of the Woods
James Matthews
W. Hazelton
Highlanders
Points East
J. Mouet
WM. Laidlaw
Box
Sco
Hi. Ramshaw
Globe SE Optical CO
Yonge Street
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