Obituary notices from Guelph and surrounding areas
In Guelph on Friday morning February ten the late Honda Whitelaw aged 74 and Gimontha. In Guelph on Saturday February 40th nine l Kolap father of J J Kolap aged 77 years. In Dynes at Acton on Tuesday February Mary Aon Melaron wife of the late Valentine Dynes aged 86 years. In Warra on Sunday Pob Stvt at the General Toepital Guelph Thomas Watt Manager of the Royal Hotel aged 52 years. In Macrumingon at Mount Forest on Friday February 1th Alex Macpherson cousin to Itay H A Macpherson Acton aged 26 years. In Buanv at the home of the Jaty James harp 4th King Maquening on Friday Ithroby Mary Nadie Sharp aged 75 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law
Guelph
Phureday
Warra
Toepital
Thos
Watt
Managur
Royal Hotel
Macrumingon
Mount Forest
Alex, Macpherson
Itay
H. A. Macpherson
Acton
James Harp
Maqueaing
Ithroby
Government measures and local council changes discussed
The Ontario Government introduces measures for better auditing of municipal and school boards. Debate covers abolishing Government House, provincial franchise reforms, and county council sessions to hear local needs. India wheat imports loom amid canning season as trade records show a robust export year.
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Ontario
Parliament Meeting Postponed to March 5
The meeting of Parliament is delayed by two weeks due to a fire at the Departmental Buildings. Preparations were disrupted, shifting the schedule to March 5.
Quinn and Busby Sentenced for Arson Fires
Judge Chadwick sentences James Quinn to eight years and John Busby to six years in Kingston Penitentiary for firing Robt Hadden and John Hall’s barn. Busby jailed for aiding and abetting Quinn.
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Quinn
Busby
Gueten
Chadwick
Jamen Quinn
Kingston Penitentiary
Robt
Hadden
John Hall
Barna
John Busby
Famine Fund At Montreal Star Raises Record Stated Total
The famine fund at the Montreal Star has paused at 86 000 dollars for twenty days averaging 1700 dollars daily. Churches and schools contribute generously while many subscribers have sent in donations and others are collecting to support the effort in Canada.
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The
Montreal Star
Canada
Star
Milton Wire and Rooling Co Buildings Under Way
Milton neighbors report new construction for Milton Wire and Rooling Co on a site beside the rotation. W H Galdwell left Loranto for California to settle there. Erin endures a destructive fire damaging Wm Cowboys store and G Ramaedon hardware, starting Friday morning and sparing much of the village. Fire protection urged. Wm Canboy away in Toronto for Grand Loga work.
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Milton Wire
Rooling Co
C. S
Erin
Cowboy's
Draceriea
Boots
Wm. Canboy
Waa
Toronto
Iis
Ray
Groaby
Onteida
Ashgrove News Notes and Local Mentions
Ashgrove residents and friends are recorded visiting Campbellville and attending anniversary services at Stewarttown English Church. The report mentions Mr Richard Graham working on barn material, Mr Will Morrison returning from Toronto, local constable activity in Georgetown, Mr Matthew Howson's sudden illness with brain congestion, and councillor Mrs Brown with others visiting Ashgrove friends. A note that several Ashgrove boys can play crokinole is included.
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Nixon
Mies Dell
Campbellville
Richard Graham
Stewarttown
Will-Morrison
Oronto
Georgetnwo
Matthew
Howaon
Dre, Roe and Sutherland
Hoppa
Local church activities and community notes in Sabbath services
The piece reports a magic lantern show by Rav Garnham for the Méthodiate, a review of Sabbath School Lessons, Presbyterians planning a preparatory service with Rev. Mr. McKay of Norval delivering a sermon, and a congregational meeting to appoint manse trustees. It notes the manse debt instalment, a Sunday gathering with many attendees, Miss Brander's visit to Rev. Campbell, and Mrs Byron Thompson's illness with rheumatism.
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LaGrippo
Garnham
McKay
Norval
Commanion
Misa Brander
D. L. Campbell
Shearboro Junction
Byron Thompson
Nassagaweya Horse Attack Injures John Kitching
Friday report from Nassagaweya notes John Kitching, son of William Kitching, injured when a horse kicked him under the chin. Jaw dislocated and teeth knocked out, with scalp wounds. condition described as critical but improving with medical care. Other items: John B. McGregor wed a Gasport township bride. Thomas R. Taylor returns from four week visit to Clifford.
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John Kitching
Wm. _ Kitching
Colin
John B. McGregor
Nassagaweya
Gaslph Township
Tair Maidona
John
Cliffard
Rockwood Notes Mention Horse Incident and Local Court
In Rockwood last Friday a man was kicked in the jaw by a fractious horse near Kitching injuring him badly. A tea meeting drew villagers to Stone Church near the Contra Inn. The Division Court met Monday with several minor cases. key disputes paused for further investigation. Visitors included Miss Gothier Harriston Mrs Wheeler Erin and others. the Fixe Poxss editor visited Georgetown and the old Academy recalling landmarks from twenty three years ago.
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Kitching
Rockwood
McDermid
Misa Gothier
Harriston
Mra
Wheeler
Erin
Migs I
Coghlan
Eramosa
Ryan
Georgetown
John Cummings
Fixe Poxss
Old Academy
Local Notices From Acton Area Include Accidents and Yard Work
Occurrences of interest are scarce with a few items noted. An anniversary service was attended in Knox Chapter Acton. Alex Cripps secured a beard shed contract for Beardmore Tanning Co Acton. Mr John Kitching Jr suffered an accident last Wednesday. N Forbes and her brother W Moore had a runaway returning from Acton. They crossed the railway, the horse shied and the carriage overturned. they walked home. A fundraising event for the Methodist Church will be held at H McLanaghlie Nassagawoya on Friday evening admittance ten cents. N Forbes and Miss spent Sunday with friends in Ballinafud.
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Knox Chaptah
Acton
Alex. Cripps
Beardmore Tanning Co
John Kitching, Jr
N.forbes
W. Moore
Methodist ‘Church
H. McLanaghlie
Nassagawoya
and Mee
N. Forbes
Ballinafud
Brampton
Goodwillie
Georgetown
Mc Gibbon
Joseph Fennell
Fennell
St. George's Church
Manda
Shaneton
C. H. Mitchell
Niagara Falls
Bowman
Aoverak
Selentidus
C. Williams
Tyndall
Misa Powell
Misa Whitney
Toronto
Mre.a
Willson
Warret
Guelph
W. Harrold
Wheatland
Dak
A. Daff
Nellie McLeod
RB. I. Creelman
Montreal
Quebec
St. John’s Church
John Wilson
Butidiy
Baptist Church
Foreign
Manitoba
Grand Ligne
Reva
McDermald
Bonworth
McKeown
Mellick
C. C. Roson
Matcher
Rome
Manitoba and Canada News Roundup From Ravensworth to Montreal
The ninth Manitoba Legislative session opened and J Be Lauzon won St. Honiface by a large majority. Lieut Governor Kirkpatrick recovers and plans a Brighton respite. Prisoner Michael Brennan at Kingston Penitentiary was moved from hospital. A fatal shooting near Ravensworth and a violent assault near Barrie are reported. Sheep scab found in two flocks, and an inquest into murder of J P Shaw yields verdict against James Fry.
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J. Be Lauzon
Manitoba Assembly
St. Honiface l
Thoraday
Kirkfatriak
Ife
Brighton
Canada
Michael Brennan
Barrie
Kingaton Penitentiary
Atchards
Bewndale
James Fry
J. PB. Shaw
Shaw
Fry
Morgan
Barriefield
Battersea
Department of Agricultural
Barrio
Rayner
George Perry
Geo. Crawford
Crawford
Clothing price notes on suits coats and trousers
Fragmentary ad lists Scotch Tweed suits in cutaway styling with bronated finish and pricing around 3.50 to 4.00. Describes heavy tweed pants and a Mohair braid trim Prince Albert style coat priced at about 5.00 to 7.00 and other men’s wear items in limited detail.
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Prince Albert Atyle
Editor’s Table on Victoria Era Portraits
The article reviews Revieiva in a diamond jubilee year of Queen Victoria. W T Stead traces imperial growth and royal influence from a British subject’s view. It features many portraits, some rare, published in America for the first time.
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Victoria
Mer. W.T. Stead
America
Government Plans Forestry Commission and Fire Protection
The Government will appoint a forestry commission this session to establish a systematic timber protection program. Legislation will create fire protection across all timber districts with fire rangers to patrol, addressing complaints of timber being harvested and lands left valueless.
Once Press’ie Printing Office Promises Prompt Work
The Once Press’ie advertises an up to date job printing office with skilled supervision and a readiness to handle all kinds of printing promptly. It emphasizes high quality in that class style and reasonable prices.
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Atook
Sharp Arrested by Georgetown Constable for Alarm Clock Theft
Charlie Sharp was arrested on Saturday by a Georgetown constable for stealing an alarm clock from Mr. Crawford. He was sent down for trial. Louisa Deemert left on Tuesday for St. Marys where she has a woollen mill position. Rev T W Jackson preached the annual missionary sermon in the Methodist Church Sunday evening. The remains of Mary Eudie widow of William Sharp and mother of James Sharp were laid to rest in the cemetery Sunday after a long illness. funeral very largely attended.
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Charlie Sharp
Georgetown
Crawford
Louisa Deemert
St.Mary's
T. W. Jackson
Fergus
Mary Eudie
William Sharp
James Sharp
Local church notices and society events fill Brampton and Georgetown
The Brampton Division Court with G B Goodwillie presiding amid Georgetown events features sermons, anniversaries, dances, and At Home gatherings at the parsonage. Attendees include Rev Langford Prof Cody and Rev Joseph Fennell, with musicals by local choirs and Toronto guests.
Fire Ravages Parliament Building Wing in Ottawa
A blaze struck the sweat or old wing of Parliament in Ottawa last Thursday evening around 6 o clock. Water shortages and frozen hydrants hampered efforts as the fire spread from the Public Works Department, threatening the north wing. damage is estimated near 200000 dollars. Minister Tarte secured valuables in his office except furniture. A Montreal fire brigade helped extinguish the flames after a long siege.
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Ottawa
Parliament
Publis Workers Department
Alexander Mackenzie
Parliament Hill
Tarte
Montreal Brigade
Guelph Business College Ad
Guelph Ontario superior facilities for thorough and practical courses in bookkeeping shorthand and other specialities. Graduates are enabled to positions. Fall sessions commence. Write for circulars J Sharp principal.
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Bearlbing
Boptlat
J. Sharp
Pink Pills Restored Ottawa County Farmer to Health
Mr David Moore of Carleton county near Richmond, once told by doctors his case was incurable, reports blessing from Dr Williams Pink Pills. After trying multiple physicians in Ottawa and North Gower, he credits the pills with curing his heart and nerve ailments and restoring strength, stating he is now near 77 and healthy and continues occasional use as a tonic. The ad emphasizes genuine Pink Pills bear the registered trademark and warns against imitations.
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Ottawa Journal
David Moore
Carleton
Richmond
Moora
Ottawa
Geo. Argue
North Gower
Williama
Willliams
Store as home lure for buyers at a cosmopolitan stand
The passage promotes a shop acting as resting place and meeting point for lookers and buyers alike. It invites customers to buy or browse, promising near home familiarity and savings while citizens are urged to complete an assortment of wearables and house furnishings without unnecessary travel.
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Guelph
Gutaidg
Zetour
The Boy and His Shoes
A reader mocks poor boy footwear and argues for properly fitting shoes rather than oversized or mis sized options. The piece notes boys outgrow shoes quickly and calls for durable, well styled sizes that fit to prevent shame and ensure long wear.
New English Prints and Fresh Goods In Stock
New English Prints in indigos blues pinks reds greys lilac blacks and whites feature stripes spots figures and Dresdens patterns with perfectly fast colors on washable fabrics. Also new flannelette tickings cottons sheetings carpets warps and more arrive weekly for the grocery department with fresh goods at low prices.
Local Goods Advertised Prices and Payment Terms
Can Salmon and Can-Peas sold at 8¢ each. Tomatoes 8c per 12 Ibs Currants 25¢. Coal Oil 17¢ per 4 Ibs Currants. Apples choice 12c per peck. Black Pepper 15c per lb. Patent medicines listed. Cash or trade terms after March 1. Hardware tin graniteware paints oils boots shoes offered.
Farrese Advertises Transnational Book and Employment Offers
An advertisement promises a graphic wartime style travelogue about Armenia and Ottoman conflicts with sensational illustrations. It also promotes a Canadian publishing house and nursery job offers with commissions, free supplies, and trial orchard credentials, inviting readers to engage for winter opportunities.
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Liberal Commission
BTONE
Wellington
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Vatican
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Mr. Chamberlain
London
Dominion
House of Commons
Simcog
Ita Seasione
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India
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Hardy
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Mn Reave
Meeting OF Parliament
Cuelpharson
Neighborhood News
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Ashgrove
Ballinafad
Crewsons
John Davidson
J.P. Shay
Ravensworth
Winnipeg
Olster
J. Sutcliffe & Sons
Yonat'sr
Queen &T. Waddress
Calline
J. Eo Sutcliffe
Limehouse
Parliament Buildings
Business College
Guelph, Ont
Owen
E. B. Collins
Atyle
Cenar
FRANK DOWLER _CO
Departmental
Mill Street
Goldie’s
Symon Bros
Goldie’s. Flour
Pyny
Harvard
Belladona
Ethel
Gold-Minning Company
Rossland, B. Cc
Treasury
Rossland
B. C
Murphy Creek
E. L. Clark
J.Q
J. Fyfe
Ont
L. L. Devoin
J. L. G. Abbott
Bank of Montreal
Adelaide Street East
British Columbia
Ethel No
Ada L
Iron King
Blue Bell
Elk No. 1
Tenderfoot
Yellowstone
Ethel No. 1
Trail Greek
Trail
Eihel Group
C. W. Smith
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Col. Mill and
Main Streets
Ethel Group
Gulp Mining CO
Adelaide Street
Onty
Columbia Ave
B.C
EF. Goodemve
Neto
Nolte
Droasinak Jug
Prederick Atregt Aatats
Ae Mibs Noble
Estabilahed
Richmond &T
West
Yalan
Armenia
Nile
Jté
Npot
Tima
Parpapadas
Her Majesty
Queen Victoria
Parsons
Lord Dufferin
Sir Bradlex
Retcon CO. Ltd
Georgetown Electric Works
J. Speight
Manufacturers’ of
Satisfactio
Rustantood
T. J. Speight
James
Hills Grove
Rus
Fara
James Clark
Brown's Drug Store
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