Died and In Memoriam Notices From Local Ledger
Dated notices list deaths in Oakville Norval and Quelph with names John Whitaker Martha Stewart Mary Lyons Mrs Forsythe Richard James Chalmers. In Memoriam recalls Lydia Davis with sorrowful verse from a widow in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitaker
Oakville
John Whitaker
W?oveliz
Woonenday
Everton
Martha Stewart
WiMam Tovell
Richard James
James Chalmers
Ash Wednesday approaching and local notes from 1926
Local items report Ash Wednesday approaching next week and a thaw aiding the town. A variety of small items mention church votes on union, weather, road and mail disruptions, local businesses, and community notices in Fergus Norval Eden Mills Guelph Oakville and Port Elgin areas.
Dundas Board of Trade Banquet Highlights New Sample Bags
The Dundas Board of Trade held a well attended banquet with many local merchants represented. Bags distributed at the event contained samples from merchants and a prize draw, prompting playful scavenger-like excitement as attendees emptied the bags to find winning numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dundap Star
Board of Trade
Lundheon
Kiddiga
Santa Claus
Cohen
Andr Bow
J.G. Collinson
Charles Curry
Claude Hourigan
C. H. Moore
A. Hearms
McCormick Blacult Co
F.B. Datley ‘Co
A. A. Adams Co
McLarens Limited
Sutherlands Limited
Pure Mhk Co
PRI
Ontario Roads Construction Policy Presented at Guelph
Public Works Minister Henry outlined road building plans in Guelph noting a shift from macadam to two course macadam and cheaper gravel or composite surfaces where economical. He said the province oversees 60 000 miles of highways with cost sharing among counties municipalities and urban centers and argued motorists should bear most road costs through user fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guelph
Henry
Public Works
Thrula
Ossesalnz
Citien
Hla
Seers
Saint Valentine Day and Lovers Traditions Explored
The piece reflects on Saint Valentine Day inspirations from poets past and present. It notes love as the day’s core, mentions the first Valentine by Charles Duke of Orlean, and surveys global beliefs about romance customs. It also predicts a Valentine mail surge at the post office with Friday and Saturday receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Shakoa- Peare
Atory
Muso
Charles
Duke of
Oriearis
Molther Charles
Europe
Valentine
Adder’s Tongue as Metaphor in Vicious Speech
A fragment drawing on old proverbs compares a venomous tongue to an adder’s. It recalls the ducking stool and pillory for public shaming and warns that loose speech wounds deeply, referencing Solomon and ancient lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polong
Democracy and Dress Across Genders in Society
An opinion piece argues dress reflects social equality but highlights flaws. It notes Canada’s mix of social classes cloaked in similar attire and cites cost, practicality, and public impression. It urges restraint, courteous speech, and manners over conspicuous clothing to signal equality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Canada
Maida
Moétorcorn
Wall
Church Union vote and annual report details
The report notes a church Union vote completed last Friday with 7 votes for and 7 against from 371 members. 314 voted. The Presbyterian Church annual report shows general offerings of 858.40, missions 408.08, Sunday School receipts 17,225. The church was decorated at 400 cost and Ladies Aid Society funded improvements. The Ospringe Church paid Rev John Lindsay 436.000 on salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thord
John Lindsay
Engagement Announced At Campbellville
Mr and Mrs John McAlpine announce the engagement of their daughter Bertha to Mr George Currie of Georgetown. Also notes on diploma for barbering, local visits in Nossagaweya, mild weather affecting sleighing, and January report for Nossagaweya No 8 with names in classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAlpine
Campbellville
Bertha
George Currie
George
Nasaagaweya
Mra
Wit ‘Morley
Noassagaweya
S. S. No
Nossagaweya
Mabal’ “MacGregor
Melvyn Storey
Alex. Wallace
Charlie Fatt
Badia Watts
Kenneth Wallace
Malcalm Moffat
WilHe
Dublin School Examinations January Report Highlights
The Dublin Public School presents January exam results with pupils including Margaret Waldie Donald McDougall Howard Webster Edith Bracken Walter Fryer Annie Black and Viola Robertson among others. Teacher Martha Orr notes and local visits from Stuart Robertson of Hornby and T F McHugh a former Bailinafad officer. Farmers haul Acton tea for summer use amid Orange Lodge events in Peel County Cooksville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Margaret ‘Waldie
Donald McDougall
Howara
Webster
Ti—Lawrence_ Webster
Edith ‘Bracken
Witmer - Fryer
Walter Fryer
Stewart Ruddick
Wilfrid Waldie
Billy McPhedran
Annie’ Black, Jr
Signa
Hazel Waldie
Viola Robertson
Stuart Robertson
Hornby
LB Robertson
Acton
T. F. McHugh
Bailinafad
Streetsville
Loyal Orange
Peel
Cookaville
Settlement of Hudson's Bay Company land claim reached
Officials announce a final settlement of the Hudson's Bay Company claim to western Canada lands. After decades of dispute dating to 1869 over the fertile belt between the Canadian Rockies and the Saskatchewan River, negotiations yield a payment and land portion acceptable to both the company and the Department of the Interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudsons Bay Company
Canada
Charon
Stewart
Interior
Department
Company
Rupert's Land
Prairian Provinces
Swith
Department “of the” Interior
Ita
Charles of
England
Hudson's Bay ,Company
Great Lakes
Dominion
Rockies
Saskatchewan River
Erin Continuation School Public Speaking Contest
The school held a public speaking contest with fourteen competitors. Sylvia Tyrrell won a silver medal for If You Break Faith while Tom Fondley spoke on Conservation of Life in Canada. Judge D McMullen of the University of Toronto offered remarks on oratory and awards were presented by Rev F A Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin- Continuation’ School
Aailver
Sylvia Tyrrell
Tom Fondley
Brampton
Canada
D. McMullen
University of Toronto
F. A. Evans
Miss Hepburn
Miss Franks
Dorothy Gibson
Ethel Willis
Olive Mc‘Murchy
Ellen ‘McQuarrie
Mabel Austin
Florence Swinton
Harry Orr
Orrin’ Grady
Carita Gibson
Tom ‘Salmon
Tillie Armstrong
Fyfe Mathason
Priscilla Cook
Oakville Local Notes Highlight Social and Arts with Losses
Winnipeg visitor Philip Buck stays in Oakville Palermo. Keene alters home valued at six thousand. Reeve Crosdown improves after motor ride. Bermuda return of W E Davis. Valentine tea planned. Lusk Hall entertainment featuring Dr G E Morley and the Optimist Quartette. Helen Culham widow’s estate $140 963 probated. Ettla Book dies at Palermo residence. Rebekahs conduct ceremony with Mrs Hillman. Knox Church service features Misa L M McBain and artists Vincent Fink J Dyer. Moore profiles Mendelssohn life. Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Buck
Winnipeg
Oakville
Palermo
Lewis Keene
Reeve Crosa
Davia
Bermuda
Feds
Mise Wass
Knox Churen
Lusk Hall
G.E. Morley
Toronto
Mia
Helen W. Culham
Knox Church
J. Moore
Misa L. M. McBain
Vincent Fink
J. 3. Dyer
Moore
Mendelssohn
Mission at St Johns Church Rockwood Next Week
A weeklong mission will run February 15 to 22 at St John’s Church Rockwood led by Rev Canon Ferguson rector of St James Guelph. Services on Sundays at 2:90 and nightly at 8:16 with Ferguson preaching each evening. Community hopes for large crowds to deepen faith as Rector H G L Baugh extends a welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wweek
St. John's Church
Rockwood
Canon Ferguson
St. James’ Church
Guelph
H.G. L.‘ Baugh
Wm. Passmore
Richard Hewat
James Hanson
Douglas
Eramosa Stone Church
Jimmie Yohhason
Stanley Harris
Boca
Raton
Florida
Howard
Croft
Guel
Brock Road
Nathan Dredge
F. OR
G. Dredge
Nelson
B.C
John L
Friends' Cemetery
Thomas Forsythe
William Milne
Jahmson ConvYotory
Eramosa
Ray
Mr. Little
J. AL MacKenhae
di’ Chalmers
Church
Eramoga Township
Beor- 4Dond
Connold
Thomas
Wiihim
Anit
Ontario Temperance Act Debate Drives Provincial Vote Split
The Pioneer notes a large pro prohibition margin with 686,676 votes for prohibition against 478,860 for governing bodies. It argues the public favors keeping and strengthening government control over liquor and warns against wets pressuring the legislature to dilute the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gtnge
Baove
Ontario
Seattle
Mqnor
Clamant
Prohibition
Uither
Toronto
Labor
Early Morning Bus Route Question Sparks Railway Talk
A talkative traveling salesman pesters a Mississippi bus driver on an ill-timed trip to connect with a distant station. The driver jokes the station is far because they wanted it on the railroad, as sleepy passengers listen to the odd exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missinysippi
Saibo
Yarn Prices Rise Ahead Amid Stock Shortage
Store notes higher yarn prices to take effect with next shipment. Scotch Fingering valued at 1.40 and Monarch balls 2.07, with yarns for heavy knitting in 2 and 3 ply. Remaining ends and remnants measured, priced, and marked in plain figures. Store open Wednesday afternoons until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Davis
Lydia
Che Actingfree Press
James Moffat
Naasagawoya
Presbyterian
Hanover
Mollow
Daniel ‘Robertson
Union Presbyterian Church
Norval
Union
Beldom
Watson
Presbyterian Church
Eden Mills
Oakville Record
Gregory Theatre
Gregory
Toronto Meterological Bureau
Reeve J.M .Gardhouse
Weaton
Good Roads Commission
St. Andrew's Church
Fergus
Thameavilly
the Herald
Coxe
House of Commons
Joliet, Il
John
Bruce
Min Pond
McPherson
Mount Pleasant Church
Methodist
Port Elgin
Pashes
Retsil
Acton Young
Felas
THE _ADDER
Georgetown
Nassagaweva
Hudson’ S Bay Company
Erin
Pelham + Nursery Company
Pelham ‘ Nursery Co
J. Burlingham RI
Kaepas
McLean’ & Co
Stanfield’s
Turnbull's
Tiger
Stanfield
Turnbull
Tiger Brand
Mill Street
ONT
J. Galbraith
J.cadesky
A. T. Bri Brown
Vialon
A. T. Brown
Fred
J. Pattytterson Corner Mill
Acton, Ont
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