Christmas Scenes From The Season Of 1894
Christmas crowds fill stores as parcels stack up and greetings travel through malls. Shoppers renew subscriptions and Christman cards flow, while snow halts travel and softens the town’s Christmas mood.
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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
6
Veally's School December nominations list
The report from Veally's School in Erin lists December class nominees across multiple grades. Names include Marjorie Reid Forestell Kathieen McKeown Viola Allen Joseph Forestell Law rence Forcetell Calvin Aitken Kulu McCutcheon Thyra Stone Lola Foreatell Evelyn Pearen Elalo Nal won Eloy McKeown Eveline Lambert Orvaltone and 4 I. M. McDonald teaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veally
Erin
Marjorie Reid
Clang Tyh
Forestell
Kathieen McKeown
Hola Cripps
Viola Allen
Meotor McArthur
Joseph Forestell
Lawrence Forcetell
Calvin Aitken
Tih Jr
Kulu McCutcheon
Thyra Stone
Bowsle Foroutt
Tommy Cople
Gordon Sealle
Annie Ailign
Lola Foreatell
Evelyn Pearen
Elalo Nal Won
Eloy? McKeown
Eveline
Lambert
Orvaltone
Sack Foreoustoll
Christman Examinations Report At Lorna School
The list records students and staff connected to the Christman examinations at Lorna School. Names appear with grades or roles such as teachers and examinees including George Graft Lucna Waller Leane Bwackhamer Wilfred McEphyren and Barbara Guthrie plus Verna Murch Chrisie Blackhard er and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christman
Lorna Hchootane
George Graft
Loona Waller
Leane Bwackhamer
Wilfred McEyphren
Barbara Guthrie
Verna Murch
Chriesie Bwackharder
Wille Harrop
Ted Harrop
Renetta Waller
Ruby Murray
Thelme Graff
Roy, Denny
Brandon Crewaop
Corinne MacDonald
Harry Murray
Howard Graff
Fpansy Troup
Laura Johnatom
Wallace Swackhamer
Bob Anderson
Pr—Etta .Swackhamer
Douglas Guthrie
Grace Graf
Annie MacDonald
Inat Meeting Debates 700 Offer for 31400 Deficit
Council resolution proposes 700 if Band Committee raises the sea of the 31 400 deficit. The police report shows 200 cases tried this year with 38 breach of town by laws 38 Ontario Temperance Act violations and 70 thefts. Whiskers court comedy played by St Jude's church members in Halton. Proctor McGuire case appealed November 21 before Judge Eliott who upheld Shields 3 percent award to defend against Proctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Jude's Church
Proctor-McGuire
Ines
Eliott
Shields
Ajand
Proctor
Cho
Supreme Court
Christmas entertainments at Crewsong Corner Sunday School
The annual Christmas program at the Methodiat Sunday School in Crewsong Corner drew praise for the students who performed recitations and songs with credit. The Acton Methodist Sunday School Orchestra offered a well received musical program and an enjoyable tea was served by the ladies. Mr Cutp presided and kept the program flowing smoothly, with Mr Charles Lamburt expressing great gratification at the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Jamiseon
James Whiteids
Sceptre
Bask
Witem Harria
George É Linter
Hockwood
Lister
Robert Croft
Guelph
Toronto
Bira
Robert Pasemore
Rav
James Little
Nasesgaweya
William Torrance
Rockwood
Ernest
Prank
Bofee
Idaho
Will
Fred
Ontario
Jean
Cleveland
Clancy
Meford
Oregon
Acarer
Sbandon
Man
Passmore
Presbyterian Church
N. Burns
J. A. Stewart
Santa Claus
Edna Pearen
Amherstburg
Milroy
George
Torrance
Mimico High Bcchool
Pearen
Methodist Church
Methodist Banday School
Mr. Dilts
Gladyn Peach
Presbyterian
Mydra Eluating Power Commission
Laing
Dundas
Cooksyills
Methodiat
Spat Wees
Acton Methodiat
Amooth
Ordor
Charles, Lamburt
Echoal
Thamadtves
Andy Murray
Aire
Hugh McCutcheon
Bra
A. J. Murry
Hubert Kort
Jas Dua McCutcheon
Misa Graf
Leslie
Swackhamer
Hrin
Explosion claims Edward Shortill at Aurora factory
Edward Shortill of Toronto died from severe burns after an explosion at the Continental Match Factory in Aurora during a chess game with chemist George D Reid. Rold suffered facial burns but escaped serious injury. Shortill, son of the late Richard Shortill, leaves wife Eva Honnett and five brothers in Canada and England. The plant installation had just been completed on the Continent al Match Company venture in Aurora and Toronto investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Ghortill
Aurora
Shera
Toronto
George D. Reid
Shortill
Rold
Edward Shortill
Richard Shortill
Edward
Eva Honnett
Wiliam
London
Richard
Henry
Erin
Joseph
Neat
Robert
Oakwood Collegiate
Bhortill
Continental Match Company
Atock
Guelph Delegation Attends Halton Chapter Installation
A large Guelph Chapter delegation visited Halton Chapter in Georgetown on Friday night for the year’s officer installation. Ex. Comp. J. E. Marr of Guelph served as installing officer and praised the work. Ex. Comp. J. T. Cameron of Guelph was installed as First Principal of Halton Chapter. Kenneth Dunstan, Second Grand Principal of the Grand Chapter of Canada, spoke as the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Halton
Rt. A. M
Georgetown
J. E. Marr
J. T. Cameron
Canadian National
Halton Chister
Arena Assembly Hall
Canada
Harry Holgate
Dye
J. Goulding
Christmas and civic events noted in Nassagaweya area
Residents of Nassagaweya and surrounding communities attend holiday activities and meetings. Elections for municipal nominees are selling next Monday at Brookville Township Hall. A Christmas pageant, school trustee meeting, and church events are held including a Christiana tree at Ebenezer Church. Deaths report Mrs. Annié Blair widow of Dr. Archibald Blair, former Nassagaweya pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wii Kingsbury
Oxbow
Sask
Nasaagaoweya
Mary Darby
Knatchbull
Dan Kingsbury
Dundas
Nassagaweya
Reava
Brookville
Ebenezer Church
Trustesra
Christiana
Ebenozser Church
Young People’s League
Bentland
Ireland
Ngland
Canada
Annié Blair
Archibald Clair
Presbyterian Church
Naseagawaya
Exhibition Street
Blair
Clenheim Township
Oxford County
Guelph
Dr. Clair
Nossagaweyn Church
Bhoemakers Hockey Club Dance at Town Hall
Bhoemakers Hockey Club plans a dance at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening December 1. Prizes will be awarded for the best dancing couple and there will be characteristic dances. Police warn drug stores about selling cigarettes on Sundays as per law. Detective Green visited stores delivering cautions to violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhoemakers Hockey Club
Bhoemaker's Hockey Club
Green
Robert Watson
Holton
Agilexecutors
Mabie
Permons
Georgetown
Boligltur
Impassioned Warning About Absolute Power
A Reading Bulletin excerpt warns that a single figure will control cities states and the nation. It cautions that policies depend on him and that prisons churches schools and corporations will be moved under his authority. The piece frames reputation and future as in his hands and urges vigilance.
Beautiful Calendar Free With Subscriptions
Subscribing to the Family Herald and Weekly Star of Montreal offers a free 1926 calendar with colored pictures. The big 72 page family journal costs $2 per year, and the calendar adds great value to the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Herald
Weekly
Star of
Brontreal
Family Dad Farm Journal
Hemphill Trade Schools Promises High Wages In Many Trades
The notice advertises chartered Hemphill Trade Schools offering training in automotive mechanics electri city welding battery bricklaying plastering barbering beauty culture mechanical dentistry and more. It claims diplomas are granted and invites inquiries to Dept C 163 King St West Toronto for a special offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill
Dept. C
King 8T
West
Toronto
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Posme
Homerville-Armatrong
A. Bhontill
Aurors
Word ¥. Bhortill
Pall Natad
Neeileon
Itn Esquosing
Mary Ann Medbwon
J. Nanson
Hlair
Annie Hastings
Arch. Blair
Nagsagaweye
Che Acton
Fesm ‘Press
Secon
Mercury
Fergus
Lorne School
Acton
George Lants
Waterloo County
County Council
Adie
Hooper
Mc-Master University
the Baptist Church
Churchill
Tander Amd
Milton
George Hillmer
Oaksville
Reeve
Crewayn McLaughlin
Phelb
Front
Lakeland
Richart
Rockwoort Academy
Intent Tiny
Vance
Dundas Brrest
Thea
Hockgy Club
Deajre
E. Colse
Town and Country
M. McDonald
Teachde
Lorne Achool
Oakville
Crewsong Corners
Gballinapad
A. W. Smith
Optometrist
Upper Wyndham
Guelph” Business College
Herald Bldg
Gueliit
Western Ontario
Cournen
Guelph Business College
A. L. Bouce
Nogratry
County of Hulton
IL N. Fame
Bon
Tate
Ston
Parner
Srecas
G . Lipited
Uwag
Fairbanks’ Bakery
Mill St
Mile Street
V. B. Rumley
Ont
Avavaviy
Orrie Lamb
HN. Farmer
McLean &Co
Acton's Gift Store
Mill Street
Russell
the Methodist Church
Mian
Bertie Smith
Angel Gabriel
Bathiehem
Haas
Salas Ant
Jesus
Avavayvay
J. Galbraith
Awayovny
CeMy
W. J. Patterson
Mill and
Main Streets
Acton, Ont
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