Obituary notices from late 19th to early 20th century
Fragmented obituary entries list several individuals with surnames Laing Jolliffe Denny and others, noting ages and residence locations such as Acton, Trafalgar Township, Oakwood, and Oliveira. Dates range from 1920 to 1938 with brief mentions of widows and heirs in Ontario communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningstam
Anobingon Tal
Grange Breet
Wwiltan Hobinson
Laing
Mire
W.H. Pretty
Arkell Village
Hunday
Wile Carter
W.J. Laing
Wamhay
Olovaraville
Agnes Matilda Iwenntreet
Wilam Yunnaay
Acton
Denny
My. Arthur Swackhamer
Erin ‘Yownalle
Jesale
Isabella Chieholm
John Denny
Muddled 1939 Notes Mention Roads and Reforms
Fragmented OCR item lists car skids on icy highways near Acton and Oakville with injuries reported. It recalls fires at a farm dam and a long judgmental local anecdote about Abel Judkins in Centreville and a tale of old bells and progress versus tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
David Horr
Oakville
Saventh Ring
Mery
Abel Judkins
Centreville
Abel
Mr. Judkiine
Judkind
Community News From Guelph and District This Week
Local events include the UW meeting postponed, Knox Charity event at Knox Church, and a fifteenth wedding anniversary for Councillor John Nicol and his wife. Reports cover motor accidents, new 1920 license markers, and police action against slot machines. A boy survives two incidents in one week after a train collision near Guelph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nicol
Nicol
Community Bulletin Notes Amid Epidemic and Local Visits
Neighborhood news recounts Mr Joseph Moore hosting a gathering at Mr James Moore's residence while Mrs Marah is bedbound with the prevailing epidemic. Reports indicate last week’s alek items show progress toward recovery as ratepayers attend nominations for local officials and a quiet street scene with Councillor King and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Moore
Janes Moore
DD. OH. Marlow
Mural
Marah
Alek
McNiven
Mrr
Wallace Icing
Tan Alk
Biggest baby in the country weighs over twenty pounds
A humorous tale from a nearby city recounts a proud new father weighing his infant on an old steelyard. He boasts of the baby’s massive weight, insisting the scales show over twenty pounds while the mother questions the figures and the old tool proves unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daby
Jie
Ateelyard
Tle
Te Kitehan
Aha
John
Local notices and social tidbits from Brookville area
Community notes recall illness and bed rest for Rev Guniller after a ten day week. Mrs Gert Nodyera and family in Tor to Taunt week. Peter Parguzan and family spent Christmas at Mrs Fergwon in Itchenor. Mr and Mrs Joseph Allan of Or. joined Christmas at Certanda in Toronto. William Allan of Trampton visited Willllom at Mr Allan's home. A shower at James Wirkwood’s for Mr and Mrs G Sinclair. Nomination in Brookville listed candidates for Nansagaweya Township Council. Flu kept church attendances small. Rev Guiidey and Mr Moir preached in Klesnexay United Church. David Nightingale of Guelph visited Snatchbull for New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guniller
Gert Nodyera
Peter Parguzan
Fergwon
Myra
Joseph Allan
Christman
Toronto
Mra
Win. Allan
Trampton
Allan
James Wirkwood
Brookville
Nansagaweya
Neeve
Mesurt
Frank McNiven
Donald Campbell
Mesera
W.T. Near
George Lamb
Lloyd Crawford
Wallace Hing
W. W. Dredge
Normen Lillycrop
George Finnie
Cameron Beott
Tov
A. ¥. Marah
Flu” Lant Guiidey
Concert Draws Crowd In Spite Of Weather
Local school concert last Thursday evening attracted a large audience despite poor weather. Two dialogues by local youths, plus a strong children's program, made the night enjoyable. Attendees included Anthony, Mia, R. A. Atorey, Yobble, Myr, Miles Matthews, and Donald from Toronto visiting Mr. A. G. Clarridge for Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Evelyn
Wilkinson
Brampton
Anthony Mr
Mia
R. A. Atorey
Yobble
Myr
Miles
Matthews
Donald
Toronto
My. A
Greenock School Honors Roll Read At Report
The report lists students from Greenock School with honors and equal marks across classes. Recipients include Evelyn Pearen Lois Forestell James McCaly Jr Margiorie McCaly Eveline Lambert Elele Nelson Jack Forestell and many others with noted honors and participation in examinations under teacher M. E. Croan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vn No. 8
Erin
Evelyn Pearen
Lois Forestell
Honora
James McCaly
Marfjorie McCaly
Eveline Lambert
Elele Nelson
Jack Forestell
Robert Allan
Lloyd
Bic- Keown
Joan Mann
Honers
Jean Durt
Jock Ayles
Reg. Goldthorme
Marlon Loalle
Lawson
McCutcheon
Elele Maudy
Kenneth Mmacdonald
Gonion Melteown
Rae Wert
Jean Alitkons
Grant Allan
Helen McCalg
Tom Forestell
Dohelda McPhat
Trono- Altkan
Honoray
Tholoa-Mérricon
Lomes Nelson, Sr
Douglas, MacDonald
Ileen Johnston
M. E. Croan
Village Mourns Elder John Jolliffe Resting in Rockwood Cemetery
The community bids farewell to John Jolliffe a long time Methondlah Church pillar who died after a brief illness at his home. He leaves a daughter Annie and sons Orlando in China and Charles in Erin village, with many relatives and church colleagues attending the United Church service conducted by Rev. Donaldson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jolliffe
Mr. Jolliffe
Mita Annie
Fonner Methondlah
China
R. Gull
Orlando
Charles
Erin Village
Messra
Geo
Gordon
Gao
Pearen
J. A. Little
John Graham
Peal
Robi. Moore
Colin Kitching
Chas. H. Harris
United Church
Reat Tin Rockwood
Mary Jane Vestal
Old People’s
Wome
Pergus
Wm. Torrance
Mvertt E LeVinexs
Muffalo
Howden
Guelph
Presbyterian Church
L. E. Goseslin
George Loros
Everton
Vison
Mico Margaret Locker
Patarhora
WR. Wichardson
Tamily
Vineland
Pearl. Richardson
Herbart Larson
Weat Montrose
Milroy
Vennela
Afiss Gorman
Taranto
Mico J. Priest
Australia
Bér
Royce
Win. Hosking
Kingston
Pred Cabum
James Copeland
Alberta
Irda
Merely middle aged antiques in a memory laden cabinet
Laura and Priscilia explore an antique sewing cabinet owned by Aunt Lucia. Aunt Lucia recalls its origin from shipbuilding days and a Stegler craftsman. The dialogue shifts to the value of human stories behind objects and the charm of antiques, with Laura joking about needing to apologize for using the cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pringitla
Laura
Les Houws
Luels
Pris
Cours
Lucie
Prizcilin
Princilla Cris
Galt
Luelay
Ehipw
Clippers
Coors
McRae
Priscilla
Mies Lucia
Lucia
Children’s Aid Society December Report Highlights
The December report shows four complaints received and six investigations conducted. One ward was committed to the Industrial School and two children were placed for adoption or placement. Donations totaled several dollars from local supporters including Mr Wiggins Milton and Acton donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Bfail
Romenice Uttle
Wiggins
Milton
Norman McLeod
Acton
John Kenney
Fox Church
Young People’s
Moore’s
Fragmentary Tribute to Kona Connection Names
Fragmentary OCR reads a mention of Kona linked to a man named Thomas O Humpa and a wood craft context. The readable text hints at testimony or recollection but offers no clear event or outcome. Further legible details are needed to form a complete report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O Humpa
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Tuenday
Trev
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Htawart
MO A. Ire
Mira. M. Morley
Alfred Waltlsiany
Torano
The
Acton Prev Press
Cehoraday
Hoe
Narsoyaweya
Fequeasing
Townalina
Mildat
Lvery
Georgetown
Jozeph Y. Ureeckel
Pualinch Township
Acton and District
Ab Knox
Minean
Stev
Hho
Din Knox Church
Gundey
John A. Waldle
Mason
Itn
Aca
Bert Clark
Toronto-Guelph
Rockwood
Clark
General Hospital
Canadian National Electric Railways
Gordin , Breest
Asa
Hilghway
Hitchener
Oscar Keefer
Ascafard
Keefer
Fergus- Hitchener Highway
J. A. Tins
J. M. Kearns
Attorney-General’s Department
Ontario
Quelph Mercury
Attorney- Q General
Buffalk Gtreat Leval Crossing
Prince James
Cecil F. James
Irene
Epsad
George
Looper Blyser
James
Neighborhood News
Eden
Wallinayad
Bannockduen
Greenock School
Rockwwood
Children's Aid
Society
Blowart
Holloway
Nelson & Co
Wy Post
Libby
HEINZ
Patterson
Cash and Carry Meat Shop
Mill Street
Leishman Block
Card & CO
Kerm
V. J. Akins
T. L. Leslie
Reeve
Baquephig
Reeve Leslie
Bud
Life
Member
Life Underwriters’ Association
Representative Imperial Life OF Canada
Frederick L. Wright
Main Street
McLean & Co
Apollo
Grocer
Co. Clark
Valencia
Perrin
Graham Wafers
Ont
Campbell’s
Acton Co-Operative
Carton
County Connell
Esquesing
Toronto-Hamilton
Conneil Boty
Ie ‘Township
Taw Co
Yort Charity
Torest Board of Eteruty Mott
Bence Honus
M. J. Carton
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