Death notices from Onkvitte and Acton area times
Obituary notices announce deaths including Harrie Onkvitte in December 1923 and Elise Cunningham of Acton in 1073, with widow notices for Beth Cunningham. An Emnaged notice lists Any Overton of Acton passing in her sixth year, with funeral at Acton and service at the Methodist church followed by interment at Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binoham—Al Bault Hite
Buntay
Elisebeth Cunningham
Robert Hingham
Acton
Emnage
Hwanwick Avenue
Torania
Tueaday
Overton
Thoman Khbage
Finneral
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Free Press Brief Local Items Opening of Dunldown
The Acton Free Press notes local items including the reopening of Acton achoola, a New Year remark about forgetfulness, and a lighthearted finish about the mercury and zero paint on New Year’s night.
Remuneration For Local Officials And City Life Changes
The Roove council heard accounts of remuneration paid for views rendered in 1902 to 1907 totaling amounts such as 192.35 to Waldbrook 94.20 to J A Johnie 317.40 to A A Galbraith 62.23 to Ay As Truck. Mayor Matthews, eight-time Port Arthur mayor, retired after long service. Reports include school staff appointments and a music program, plus commentary on tax, holidays, and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trafalgar Counsularé
Retirae
Fo. Matthews
Wight
Port Arthur
Ife
Clvic
Alvert Gurney
Acton
Gener
Afr
Matthews
Jurzo Marcan
Nie
Pere Arthur
Nominations At Hatton Elects By Acclamation
Nominations for Hatton township officials were all acclamations. Mayoral candidates include John Irving with other officials named for positions such as reeve deputy reeve and councilors across multiple wards and local positions, all acclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Reave
W. Irving
W. Hreckan
McArthur
F. Foalar
JK. Headhead
Traveleer Hoove
W. H. Morden
J. A. Johnston
Councilore
J. Waldbrook
A. Gal- Draith
A. Juck
G. Mar Jlute
V. Ull
Outside Nominations for Neighboring Town and Township
A list of declared candidates across Brampton Waterdown Chinguacousy Caledon and Alton Police Village for reeve deputy reeve councillors and education board seats. The document names numerous hopefuls including H W Dawson L A Milner J E Fullerton Richard Smith F W Crocker and others from Burr Brampton and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brampton
H. W. Dawson
Reave
L. A
Martin
John Patterson
Oliver Moore
Waterdown Heave
Richard Smith
F. W. Crocker
Hugh A. Drummond
David Atkins
Frank Speck
F. J. Shatdle
Councillony
Harold Green
Gov
Nicholson
Frank Spuck
Fred Thumay
David Davies
Wotan Edge
Elvis Reeve
W. L. Gordon
Adhey Richardson
J. C. Farrelly
Councilora
L. Cameron
W. Arthur
Russell Duncan
Ed. Moore
W. Monedell
Norman Stafford
Chux Lurs
Guv
E. Brow
W. J. Whadlick
Ty C. Wardly
Jan. Anderson
Nydro-Electric
T. E. Lipsey
Ucel
Board of Education
Alex. Vonderwon
Jos. Wilson
J. W. Joffertod
Rav
W. Frid
A. E. Hadly
Harvey Woll
Bramona
W. A. Disklsod
George Foote
A. McNabb
Wm. Bwan
Won
Doughty
J. Hutherford
Wobert Marwood
Wm. Barber
A. Dalton
Chinguacousy
Roovue
Controllee Hiltz Wins Toronto Mayoral Election Over 10,000
In a decisive Mayoralty race in Toronto, Controller Hiltz won with 44,089 votes, beating former mayor Tommy Church by about 1,110 with Col. Currie as a distant third. The result reflects Hiltz's long service on the Board of Education and as Alderman, and signals broad support for his civic leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Controllee Hiltz
Tommy Church
Toronto
Hilts
T. L. Churely
Col. Currie
M. Pyda
Tye Imilov
Acton
Uallnutad
Hiltz
Activitien
Ife-us
Huliutud
Hifls
Wattos
Lount of Education
Kood
Ontario
Uilts Wan
Waal
Dt. A.cunrle
Mayor Hills
Connaaodt
Tormato
Witton Weetoy
Vo Wilmuka
Colonel David McCrae Ill at Church and in Hospital
Col David McCrae Sr veteran military officer and father of the late Lieut Colonel John McCrae was seated at his home church when he suffered a slight stroke. He was later reported at General Hospital. A wistful note says his condition was not serious and his spirits remained hopeful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HO Androw
David McCras
Heatina
Cuelph
Ontario Highway Traffic Act of 1923 In Force Now
The Ontario Highway Traffic Act of 1923 has come into force on December 31 1923. It consolidates provisions from Motor Vehicles Highway Travel and Load of Vehicles Acts and introduces new rules on operation of motor vehicles driving limits light requirements brakes intoxicated driving and license production. The act imposes duties on all highway users and sets penalties for violations including speeding reckless driving and license suspension with details on lights brakes and penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Highways
Ontario
Loucie Petty
Pelycho
Duak
Evary Dloyelo
Wueh
la City
Airy
Hull
Sululeo
Hie Ucoise
Vohlela
Ucenmes Stulwa
Berne
Penn
Neighborhood News Town and Country Snippet
Fragmented notes from Neighborhood News mention Annie Fe Hoyder leaving for aerisol at Cultie Norfolk Sugat and a Christmas vacation at her home. Violet Smith returns from Quhans on Saturday for New Year’s visit. Minor references to Rev Willian McDonald, Mr John Hinlth, Miny Carri Ryder, and Mr Arthur Swackhamer amid thaw week with an injured arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Fe Hoyder
Cultie
Norfolk
Sugat
Christman
Violet Smith
Quhans
Arthur Swackhamer
Oth
Aritia Wilni
New Farmers Join Hamilton Community
Mr Arthur Whitehead of Hamilton settles as a new farmer in the community joining the farm on the third. Mrs W L Spence of Toronto spent the week between Christmas and New Year with her parents and has now returned home. The young folks enjoyed the New Year weddings and the holiday dolla festival, with local traditions attracting attention for the year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Whitehead
Hamilton
Hbdillete
Wil Spence
Toronto
Christman
New Young
Robert “McCutahoon
Hunday Kchool Concert at Methodlat Church Crowded
The Hunday Kchool concert at Methodlat Church drew a full house with an excellent programme. Dovgiew Hrothera of Nerval offered varied musical numbers while a Santa Claus presentation delighted attendees. Mr Waliingatey repaired his fire damaged house. The church choir added notable interest to the service. Mr. J Edge continued his duties through the work period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunday Kchool
Dovgiew Hrothera
Nerval
Presenta Tor
Waliingatey Hua
Wark
J Edge
Bess
Toronto elects Wilam Wornley Willtz mayor on New Year
Report describes Wilam Wornley Willtz winning Toronto mayoral seat by a large majority over Tommy Church. City plans a summer celebration welcoming the former mayor in a distinguished role. Mentions Hollinoad as planning an old-time welcome. Local residents A. O. WaLean and Walter Kontnar visited for New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilam Wornley Willtz
Toronto
New Yeur
Wee
Tallinafad
Tommy Church
Hollinoad
Willix
WaLean
Acton
Walter Kontnar
Cton
Rockwood M. Jamew Ray Dies After Long Illness
Rockwood resident Mr. Jamew Ray, longtime figure in the community and founder of the local saloon, died Sunday after a period of illness. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon with family and townsfolk in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamew Ray
Christmas Homecoming Inland in Guelph Township
Mr Atri and family host Christmas gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Berany Ada. Neighbors form a long list as Davids Featherstone, one of Ahaltair counties oldest citizens, dies at Hart by Aveta Place. Survivors include wife four children Elinor Toronto and Gimel Gordon Nome. many relatives visit Unix community for holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Johnaton
Knox Avenue
Johnaton
Mire
Jamon U1
Reed
Min Hur- Joy Mrignall
Toronto
Johnston
Atri
Jumon
More Watt
Mr. and
Sten
Youry Berany
Ada
Minwon Marjory Kimonon
Max0l
Donia
Guelph Cgeneral
Moupttal
New Yaar'n Tay
Davids Featherstone
Ahaltair County
Binrealdonce
Aveta Place
Hart
Wethel Mitbodia
Drumquln
Wuinis
George
Nome
Tifalger
Elinor
We G Bywards
Aramptas
Nas wuxzuwoyo township nominations and holiday notices
Readers in Nas wuxzuwoyo and surrounding areas hear of holiday visits by residents from Guelph and Toronto. The Nassayawoya township held a large nomination meeting for reeve Edward Agnew and councilors including W W Prodge and George Gordon. The public school in Nassayawoya No 0 will open next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins Peart Frank
Guelph
Edward Hyerman
Walton
Bing W. Bullard
Burlington
Nev
Mrs. Strachan
Meter Mpendike Chriat
Mabel Dredge
Toronto
Heage
Naswuxzuwoyo
Hrookvilla
Reeve
Edward Agnew
Matthew Yong
W. W. Prodge
George Gordon
W. T. Near
A. J Caraill
Donald Campbell
Frank McNiven
Mutica
YW. Chinholm
Township council ledger of gravel work and payments
The township council lists payments for graveling and road improvements on Limehouse Crow roads and surrounding avenues. Numerous names appear with small sums, including Wm Gowdy, J. Noble, J. Lane and others. A radio at a residence is noted as installed and December New Year visitors and former residents are mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maida
Limehouse
Crow Roads
McCullough
ALY Yards
Erddiraad
Holt
Doughty
A. W. Henton
Wim, Gowdy
Douglas Gowdy
Jan. Grant
Arthur EY
EL Warrington
Sid Kirkepatrick
Jonathan Lane
Juli Milllore
John Meredith
FLGO
Charrles Meredith
Wr. Milllore
Wm. L. Milllera
R. Marshall
Dan McDonald
J. 8
Noble
Robi. Lane
Jun, O'Neal
Htuley Oakley
D. Bwackhamer
Jos. Heatt
Oakville minister and townsfolk mourn longtime resident
Oakville's oldest residents note the death of Dee T. Harri after a long illness. Dr. Hurrie, known for a century of practice, was a former horse exhibitor in county shows. Rev J E Brown from New York visits January 6, with church events planned January 8. A New Year’s show, sacred band concert, and Knox Church water service marked local activities as the town closes the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minos
Dee T. T. Harri
Oakville
Hurrie
J. E. Brown
Bolleamun
New York
At. Jude's AL ¥. P. A
Oakville Vigeon Fundera Association
Local holiday scenes and church concert noted in Quebec visit records
A Nor Ont and Quebec gathering recounts visitors from Valleys Mull and Montreal visiting Georgetown friends over the holidays. The Methodist church held its annual Sunday school water terms with recitations and a municipal concert. Participants included Mrs Moore, Mr J C Cook, and several area families. The write up preserves names and places amid a festive New Year mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afr
Paul Colbart
Mull
Quebec
Feloudd
J. T. Moore
Jheliduya
London
Mosca
D. Wonnie
W. Meilly
Vroquala Kalla
Georgetown
J.C. Cook
Creston
Willian'e
Abwedson
Mara
Albert Talamanca
Montreal
Wddle
Foyontu
Mir
AL Marley'u
Clarance Stapletay
Uloltla
Chural
Thalr Winglig
Thera Wav & Yloumunt
el Valsonud
Ade
Bim
Ube
Montral
Improved Train Service Between Toronto and Winnipeg
The Canadian National Railway announces that starting Saturday January 6 1924 improved service via the New Longlac Route will be implemented. The National Toronto Winnipeg and Western Canada train will run via Allandale Vtarrie Oristla and Waushago instead of Beaverton with a 1046 pm departure from Toronto, Sudbury arrival 865 pm and Winnipeg arrival 4130 pm following day. It will offer sleeping cars dining car and observation car service between Toronto Winnipeg and Edmonton and include standard and compartment seating. Tickets and reservations available through Canadian National Agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National Railway
Longlac
National
Toronto
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Buchury
Cay Tails Yield Food and Cloth Theme
Fragmented text describes Cay tails yielding food and cloth from cat tails and woods. It mentions making bread and tools, with references to Iroquoia and Central Europe during great wars, noting widespread use and survival skills amid unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muropa
Notice A Change of Time for Sunday January 6 1924
Canadian National Railway issues a change of time notice affecting a wartime period schedule. The adjustment applies to a specified entity or parcel under the railway. Readers are advised to reference official timetable notices for exact revised times and routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian National
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Mary Ritchie
The administrator of Mary Ritchie of Acton Ontario issues a creditor notice. Creditors must file claims by February 4 in the year 1900 with full details of debts and security if any. The administrator is to receive and review all claims and provide proper settlement for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ritchie
Acton
Malton
Diane
Yobrugry
No. 7 Special Fabrics Feature Comforters at Low Prices
Sale item listing for upholstery fabric reads Special 15 pieces 46 inch Chir ble for Com forters Regular 40c yard Special for 30c yard. The fragment notes fabric yardage and bargain pricing, reflecting a period retail catalog tone.
Patterson's Meat Market Holiday Display Closes
Patterson's Meat Market wraps up the holiday rush as the guessing contest ends and routine business resumes. The shop touts its always best stock of meats and a display that was exceptionally large during the season, promising full lines thereafter.
Guessing Contest Results Published in This Paper
The results of the guessing contest are published in this issue and full particulars are given about the contest. Gordoy Tite is named as the lucky guesser, and prizes are presented to the winner by the paper staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordoy Tite
Fresh Fish Arrives In Stock For Cold Weather Supply
At week’s end a new stack of fresh fish of various kinds will be on hand to meet daily needs through the cold season. A steady supply will be maintained to ensure prompt delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Institute
Y’gluck
Sharp
Mrn
Wilson
Evaryons
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Philp Chambers
W. Want Pried
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Wanderlund Theatre Voor
Martany Auton
Nie Gullaitor
Table Damask
McLean & Co
Mill Street
Ont
J. Galbraith
Acton, Ont
V. Rumley
Patterson’s Meat Market
W.J. Patterson
Acton, Onf
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