Obituary notices and memorials from early 20th century
DIED LAMN AL Millon Robert Bamb on February 2 1020 at age. THATOMEN At the family home Alma Street Rockwood February 1 1030 Robert M unless. VEWART AUL Toronto General Hospital February 4 1020 William Henry Clewart Local Superintendent Children s Aid Society age 60. McK Kown al the family home Int 6 concessions Arin township February 2 1020 Albert McCow n beloved husband Jennie Wirby Nin 40th year. NICKLIN Suddenly at family residence Bower Avenue Acton January 11 1020 A E Nicklin 3 B beloved husband Minerva Storey In this land year. ATKINSON Suddenly January 30 1929 at 1434 Duncan Olrect West Frances Cowann beloved wife George Ernest Atkinson formerly of Acton. IN MEMORIAM DAVIS In loving memory of my dear wife Lydia Davis departed February 11 1024. How oft she comes before me dear face fond and true. Ver death can never take away sweet memories dear Lydia. Badly minced by HUSBAND.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Millon
Robert Bamb
Alma Street
Rockwood
Robert “Mitteher
McK Kown
Arin Township
Albert MciCcown
Jennie Wirby
Nin
Nicklin
Bower Avenue
Acton
A. E. Nicklin
Minerva Storey
Davis
Lydia Davis
Ife
Mer
Lydia
Acton Free Press December Briefs and Local Notes
Local Acton items note Valentine’s Day approaching and icy pavements affecting travel. Contractors finish Oakville bridge work. council debates pay raises and water supply. Deaths of community figures. Missionary Evening at Knox Church. United Church losses. weekly bus incident with minor damage. Scout meeting reports and upcoming troop formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville
Neighborhood News Love Snoop Promotons at Lome Scoot Arena
Promotions in casuary at Lome Scoot Arena list several individuals including Honora Douglan Guthrie and Grace Gibson. Names such as Hubert MacPheron Elwood Johnson Lyle Cripps and Mary Cripps appear among promoted on trial entries with others like Georgina Evans Ward Graft and Vora M Hurst noted as teachers or staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lome Scoot Arena
Vrom
Dr. TV
Ette Twacklamer
Honora
Douglan Guthrie
De. 1
Tir
Ueb
Hubert Fiteralte
Isnom
Grace Gibson
Adella Gibson
Hubert MacPheron
Elwood Johnason
Lyle Cripps
Prom
Itudy Mac
Pherson Chanors
Wilmer Davidson
Mary Cripps
W Jr
Georgina Evans
Hille Gterril Chonora
Ward
Vora M. Hurst
Visitors and illnesses noted in Brampton area
Mr and Aira Wim Alien of Brampton visited Mr Joseph Allen at his home on Borsday. Mr Lorne Wick visiting at his Hiltehener home. Mr Mert McMenney recovering after surgery in Guelph Hospital. Mr John Cole ill for weeks. A shower was held Monday night at the former Methodist Church for Mr and Mrs Allen. Mr Alfred Soper confined to bed for a week with flu. Mina Ethel Qwindlehurst of Acton spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Eph Bwindlehurst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aira, Wim
Alien
Brampton
Joseph Allen
Lorne Wick Tn
Hiltehener
Mert McMenney
Guelph Hospital
John Cole Han
Mire
Allen
Alfred Soper Hag
Mina Ethel Qwindlehurst
Acton
Min
Eph. Bwindlehumt
United Church
C. L. Poole
Robert Thatcher
Thatcher
Rockwood
Eramosa
Chas
McWilliams
Wilbert
Regina
Sark
Henry Buniey
Belwood
Chas, McDougal, of Fourth Line Eramoza
A. Donaldson
Police Village
Afersis
Geo. H. Pearen
Pred Smith
J. A. Little
Wm. G. Edwards
Oscar Day
Fergus
Henry Hanhidge
Guelph
Woodlawn
Quelph
John Richardson
Frank Parria
Richardson
Chan Maltby
Parker
P. Carry
Harwood Gosselin
Lataer
The
Royal Bank
Robert Croft
Toronto
Burahan Croft
Goderich
January report of honors list and names
A scanned excerpt lists students receiving honors and notes several names including Lawrence Webster Walter Pryer Hazel Waldie Henry Kelly Wilmer Pryer Elana Webster Machdel Kelly Stewart Ruddick Annie Diack Dig McPhedron Wilfred Wardie Viola Robertson Willie Waldie Elmer Ruddick Jr Alex Waldie Frances Mullin Mary Robertson Dorothy Prank Clifford Webster Willie Ritchie Billy Robertson and others as part of a first section of a January report from a school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Webster
Walter Pryer
Hazel Waldie
Henry Kelly
Wilmer Pryer
Elana Webster
Machdel Kelly
Stewart Ruddick
Annie Diack
Dig McPhedron
Wilfred Wardie
Welly
Viola Robertson
Willie Waldie
Elmer Ruddick
Pleasant surprise party honors Agr Cameron Sitching
A gathering honored Agr Cameron Sitching and wife at Nacsacaweya with gifts and a touching toast. Toronto visitors Miss Amy Fatt and Mr R Montgom Sart joined at Patt residence near Hnatchbull. Frances/Brin Famehaw and John McGregor plan a Michigan trip. Ebeneger Church Ladies Aid and WM Society held their monthly meeting this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agr
Cameron Sitching
Nacsacaweya
Jehing
Turprice
Amy Fatt
R. Montgom Sart
Toronto
E. P. Patt
Hnatchbull
Brin. Cameron Famehaw
Fnatchbull
John McGregor
Noxsagawega
Marlette
Michigan
Ladies’ Aid and Women's Missionary Society of
Ebeneger United Church
Fire destroys large vacant home at Eden Mills
Early morning fire at the vacant stone house formerly owned by Geo McFarlane burned through the roof. Origin unknown, heavy loss estimated beyond insurance. Nearby residents reported no firefighting resources available.
Neighbors honor newlyweds with gifts and speeches
A January 31 1920 gathering at Mr and Mrs Cameron Kitchings home honored their recent marriage with a house gift and two chairs presented by Mr Norman Durmis. Alex Near chaired the evening with readings while George Elliott and Mrs G Elliott welcomed neighbors at a later party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blind
Cameron Kitching
Mra. Kitching
Alex. Near
Norman Durmis
Meziri
Robert Watson
Charles Lashy
Dufferin School January Merit Standings
The January merit list for Dufferin School No 10 Exquering shows top students Grace Flithtoft Verna Joe Ernesto est. dr. Y Mabel Page Ella Oakley Day Afertitt Angelo Tonelli Laura Donis Charles Millis Amelia Tonelli Joan Wall Veatrice Merritt John Drake Quinta Tonelli Charien Wall with remarks of examinations missed and notes from N EK Hall, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufferin
Grace Flithtoft
Verna Joe
Ernesto
Mabel Page
Ella Oakley
Day Afertitt
Angelo Tonelli
Laura Donis
Charles Millis
Amelia Tonelli
I-Joan Wall
Veatrice Merritt
Johm “Drake
Quinta Tonelli
Charien Wall
N. EK. Hall
Lakeside Junior Order Officers Elected for 1920
The Lakeside Chapter of the Junior Order held its February meeting at Mrs. Karl W. Vincent's home. Officers for 1920 were elected including Honorary Regent Mrs. George Uamerville and First Vice Regent Mrs. V. J. Thumby. The chapter reported eight regular meetings, a cadre and dance, memorial donations, a new flag, and charitable activities throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeside
Karl W. Vincent
Jonorary Nagent Mra
Qgco
Uamerville
Ternent
Mmra
Jas. Aslamscon
Mm. V. J. Thumby
Mins Jessie Anderton
Vera Wurnt
Pearl Wallace
Jas. Doble
Mim
Donaliona
Fark
Alto Nnapced Mie Noorthy
Hopka
I. O
Sleigh Ride and Church Festivities Highlight Knox Church Activities
Knox Church Sunday School held its annual sleigh ride with a lunch at the church. Gifts were presented to Rev. Stewart and Mrs. Stewart, with bouquets for Mrs. Moore. The United Church Young People’s League hosted a Citizenship meeting led by Elvin Gamble, featuring papers on the League of Nations. A new electric locomotive of the "0000" series toured Acton on trial runs from Toronto. The United Church Men's Club hosted Chas. Cook, Chief Deyokah of the Iroquois, as a featured entertainer with piano and vocal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Church
P. B. Hurat
Aftes
Doris McDonald
Grace Blewart
Mcfargarat Smith
Bly Stewart
Vernon Agnew
Alex. Mann
Bressis
P. Ball
A. Mann
Presbyterian Church
Danny Forster
Knox Church Presbyterian Sunday School
Stewart
Mirn. Stewart
FL Moore
United Church Young People’s League
Young People's League
Brank Leaf Group
Elvin Gamble
League of
Acton
C. N
Toronto
Devokah
United Church
Chas. Cook
Deyokah
Deyoko
Vic
Acton Gudisnos
Mra. 11
Puth Qibeon
Co Te Poole
H. J. Moore
J. J. Kennedy
Clu
Qing Credit Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements
Public auction announced by Blake Home for February 14, 1929 at one o clock. Items include horses cows young cattle pigs poultry harness implements grain and farming gear plus furniture and household goods. Terms: cash under 20.00, over that amount for credit with approved security. grain turnips potatoes and furniture cash. balance in four months. Auctioneer AL J Carton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Thursda
Mokstein
Durham
York
Plymouth Rock
Gilain
Massey Morris
Ndot
Farus
Kold
Vetch, AucWaonees
AL. J, Carton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Macrayen
Aviv
Mhirthe
Veytha
Che Acton
Fuuiday
Charles Thompson
Orono
Thompson
Halton Creamery
Georgetown Tatepayera
Amith d& Stone
Children’s Ald Society
Malton and
Peel
Milton and
Trafalgar Towneh
Calary
Deanls
Fergus News-Record
Duncan Campbell
Moffat
J. Lemond
Cook Place
Norval
Milton Champion
Hugh Black
R. J. Herr
Main Street
A. & Nicklin
J. P
Alex Mochriz
Mall Cartier
Mill Street
United Church Shed
Mr. Mochrie
Tuc Pars Paras
United Church of Canada
A. Ericklin
Albert McKeown
McKeown
Hoy
Opin
W. G. Mason
Maron
Neighborhood News
Love Schook
Wallynayad
Eden Mills
Alan
Geo. McFarlane
Afr
Campbell Smith
G. A. McPhail
Elias
Jay Darden
Linwood
Robi Stinson
Mira
J. Afarshall
Cecil Hardy
Mir
H. Taylor
Misa A. Argo
Presbyterian Church Women's Missionary Society
Nox Church
Bzockwood
Mrr
Wiobert Patterson
Myrtle Moore
Montreal
Tdivy
Cameron Kmch
Jug
Anether
Mini
George Etlett
Stobert
Farries
Drew
Putton
Mrs
Chas. Laghi
Duncan McDougell
George Ellett
Jos. Plyny
Jas. Gibbons
D. McDougall
George
Elliott
Eliott
George Bomnerville
Duncan McDougall
Mr. Elliott
Mrs. Milisti
Harrison
Schneider
Nelson & CO
Maple Leaf
M. Pallant
Acton, Ontario
Earl H. Vincent
Main SL
Kellogg's
Young Street
Nesbitt, Proprietor
Hartog Maid Snow
Aggie Laurin Delfol
Verbelle Creamelie Dutchland
Gwon Korndyke Tolitilia
Chas. Darvel
Superior Stores
Quaker Oats
Christie's
HILL
Phione
Cateth Macaroni
Tbs
Calif
Superior
St. Lawrence
Benson's
Cc Canada Laundry
McLean & Co
Ont
Pl& G
Swift
Prunes Ths
Harry Horne
Porterhouse
Patterson
Cash and Carry Meat Shop
Leiservan Block
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!