January Classified Ads and Boxing Fragments From 1894
A fragmentary 1894 column notes January ads aiding December bills, plus boxing glimpses. Moran lands a punch while Johnson claps as Togethyr applauds. Philly Jack O'Brien is lampooned as elusive, Dixon and Gans praised, with a vintage Fitz exhibition capture and references to Edsion and George Dana Courtney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Jack O'Brien
Burns
Jack
Gerbett
Peter Courtney
Thomas Alva ‘Edisun
Veteran boxing legend Johnson Willard film evokes Havana bout
A veteran sports writer reflects on a controversial 1915 Johnson versus Willard fight in Havana. The article cites a rare film record, promoter Hugh McIntosh’s bootlegging, and the chaotic finish as Johnson’s triumph amid speculation of foul play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy
Jack
R. Hugh Mcintosh
Catera
Bet
Jacobs
Johnson
Willard
Havana
Jack Dempsey
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Watter Broadbent
Legal notice from Acton Ontario for creditors and others to file proof of claims against the estate of Watter Broadbent who died around October 25 1961. Claims must be filed with the executor by December 30 1961. after that date the estate will be distributed. Dated Acton November 21 Woo. GC Leatherlandt executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farate
Laur Luella Miller
Suligitur
Agton
Ontario
Watter Broadbent
Acton
Property Wanted Inquiries For Damar Farms And Homes
Property wanted notices seek dam or beef farms suburban homes and acreages. buyers note they offer prompt service and fair appraisal based on years of experience in RK. They welcome sellers considering selling and promise discreet handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weo
Sears Out
Community News Highlights From District Churches and Schools
Sunday services at St John s Church featured Holy Communion and New Year discourses. The New Year weekend passed quietly with skating on prepared rinks. Families gathered for holiday visits including the Day and Miloe households. Schools opened for winter term. several locals visited Kingston Owen Sound London and Hamilton during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Coun|y
Jim Miloe
Booth
Paris
Fam
Milton G
Fred Day
Marc
Christopher
Ancyster
George Day
Janet
Jean
Rock
Eden Mills WMS and Ladies' Aid Hold Joint Christmas Meeting
The Eden Mills Presbyterian Church groups the WMS and Ladies' Aid held a joint Christmas gathering with host Mrs Garnet McDougall. Mrs R Gordon led the WOMLS meeting with scripture by Mrs Charles Lasby and a meditation read by Mrs H Gilbertson, followed by candles and a prayer. A resignation of secretary Mrs HL Buchan was accepted. Mrs G McDougall to assume the post with Mrs R Wright as assistant. Plans were made for a January 5 reception for the new minister, with lunch duties assigned. Numerous church and village visitors are noted, including the Eden Mills Girl Guides and local families visiting over the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M.S
Ladies’ Aid
Eden Mills Presbyterian Church
Garnet McDougall
Oan
R. Gordon
Charles Lasby
H. Gilbertson
J. Gilbertson
W. McLean
G. McDougall
Millar
J. McDonald
R Wright
W. Lasby
Ladies' Aid
HL. Buchan
R. Wright
R. Roy
Gills
HL Gilbertson
Christmas Visitors In Community Homes
Acton Free Press notes holiday visits across the area with families from Dundalk Toronto Guelph Brantford Hamilton Acton and Milton. several households welcomed relatives during Christmas and New Year with gatherings at McCutcheon Parker Hindley Peavey and Alton homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolmer
Morrow
Dundalk
Ronnie Dolmer
London
Harvey Jestin
Bobby
T.D. McCutchvon
Kitchener
Christtamas
Robert McCutcheon
Dianne
Harry Hortop
Elisa
Elisa, ‘Beth and Nancy and Mr. W, EL. Hortop
Bert Paltraman
Guelph
Mes. Hortop
Ervets
Ted Jestin
Patsy
Nancy
Lloyd Flunter
Brantford
Chas
Fountain
Robert Woodhouse
Mary
Don Fountain
Toronto
Percy Peavey
Christmas Bay
Archie Bagg
Dorothy
Ray Hindley
Dan Hindley
Hillsby
Ethel Parl
Cylin
Archie Parker
Atwood
Rae West
Hazel West
Acton
Omar Parker
Eric Heath
Burlington
Snt
Norman Fryer
Jami Acton
Aris
John Alton
Jennie Tovell
Bey
Hepburn
Milton
Albert Alton
Tan
Robert Patten
Diane
Kenny
Tennie Tovell
Lan
Vecaman Thomson Af Gielah
Roy Hindley
Community News From Ballina and District
The Young People’s of Ballina fad United Church met at Churchill United Church on Friday evening and enjoyed sleigh rides, dancing, and refreshments at the Lager home. Several residents, including Mr and Mrs McDonald and Mr Graft, are noted. A former resident was buried in Charehill cemetery. Move to Georgetown marked by Ralph McKeown and family. An incident in Hamilton ended with police and fire crews freeing a trapped finger after a manhole accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s of
Ballina
Fad United Church
Churchill United Church
James Lager
C. Beaton
Graft
Charehill Cemetey
Rumley
Fun- Tome
Acton En Mes
Fata. Diaansen
Guelph
Chester Allan
Allan Fang
Fawerne
Alivam
Trail of
Oniiwa
Ralph McKeown
Georgetown
Nerman
Turner
Wonelstay
Lafe
Hamilton
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Mrs. H. Lowe
St. Joseph's Hospial Guelph, Ont
Nora Alberta
The
United Church
Caret
Clarence E. Gamble
John Graff
Mopathy T
Mr. Beaton
Mr. Shoemaker
St. Joseph's Hospital, Guelph
Kenney
Sr. MacRae
Surfes
Frances
C. W
Maplesden
Tewish
Acton Women’s Institute
St. Alban's Church
Dublin Women’s Institute
Mrs. Albert
Martis
B. H. West
Garrett
Guelph General Hospital
Rumley-Shoemaker Funeral
Joh Lovell
Jones
Suditend
10Th St
Thyronto
Warren J Jones
Myrtle Lucas
James
Wi Iam
Toronte
Orval War
Ford
Slove
Eleetetta
J Campbell
Ferndale
Mich
Worning
Wyoming
Lakeside
Leighin Hall
Federation of Agriculture Cacre
Stewarttown Hall
Welccome
Duke of Devonshire
D.E
Bert Mowat
Rockwood Town Hall
Howie
Gordon's Hardware
Dublin Women's Institute
Halton
Union Hall
Ance and
Pine Streets
Siil
A. Lauder
F.C.B
Hume Saw
Acton Esquesing
Park Lane
Wm. J. McLeod
Boy’s
Snow L
Varlity
Mill St
Brampton
Rockwood
Caledonia Road
Avon
Eramosa, Esquesing
Canada
Glenlea
Waltho's
J. Frank
Preterick St. S
Aeroom Hart
I Grove
Frneed
Lot
Dills Stationery
Acronade-osshit N Saw
Teatsu Thtys
Wayne Coulson
R.R
Horace Tomlinson
Glendale
Smith-Coruna
Dills
Gordon Hardware Ltd
Bev Jay
Ross Ballentine
Herb Jobb
Queen St. At Churchill
RIMER
Paconi
Moran
Frank
Knox Ave
Halon Poultry
Aif
Meeharay
Pervson
Art Scott
Scat Motors
Guelph St. Georgetown
Art Scont
Guelph St
Art Scotl Oat Scott Mathers
Chilkren
Eam
Avon Terk
Erin
Upamon
Meostoc Dughess
Eichener
Canadian Army
Hawake
Brampton Armour
Chapel St Georgetown Armoury Fair Grounds
Denison Armoury
Dulferta
Walnut Ranch Ltd
Allan Carry
Laura Luella
F Leatherland
Belte
Jian Flynn
Dempset
Flynn
Big Jack
Frank Moran
K de
Roy Goodwin Acton
Wm. J. McLeod Acton
Doug Patterson
Roy. Kirwan
Stewart Royce
Miss Till
Ada Waller
K. B. Waller
Lawrence Kingswell
Elizabeth McPhedran
Orangeville High School
Eden
Mills
W.ms
Eden Mills Girl Guides
Barbara Kingsaamt
Joanne Kerr
Belleville
Wits
Mrs. Cole
Smith
Marshall
Abram
Don McLean
Cornwall
W. McLean Sr
David
David McDonald
Sadie Thomas
Moe
Sid Barnes
Barbara
Miss Viele
Bob McGimpsex
Ro Wright
McDermott
Cand
Hannigan
Oak Site
Ain
Francs
Herb Gilbertson
Stan Wilson
Fred Red
Son Terry
Moorefield
Shirley Hymer
Harriston
Winnie Hewett
Orange
California
Chester Noble
Gilbertson
Everton
Mrs. Dampier
Ray Hindle
Churchill
William McDonald Iml Garden
Gordon
Orillia
Peggy Stareev
Mrs. A. Damm
Hirly
Sutton
Jeke Hives
Acton Free Press
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