Obituary notices from Hamilton and Toronto dates
Obituaries record deaths including Amy Cale McDonald at Hamilton December 27 1924 by Reverend Wray L Davidson Charles Nuddy of Agatpetown firstbrook William A Firatbrood of Toronto January 1926 death of Rev A Gilbert Livingston aged 66 and memorial note for Mrs Isaiah Coon died January 8 1021 from the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruddy-Mcdonald
Hamilton
First Methodist
Saturdaay
Wray L. Davidson
Amy Cale McDonald
Chas. . Nuddy
Agatpetown
Firstbrook
Inglewood Drive
Toronto
Wiliam
Oe "Coon
Isaiah Coon
Milton and Guelph News From Milton Region 1925 Report
Snow storms and cold weather mark the first week of January with heavy snow and record lows. Miltons taxes and civic notes, new by laws, school reopenings, births deaths and marriages are listed alongside Guelph’s cemetery renaming to Woodlawn and local civic events including mayoral changes and fire insurance meeting notices.
Enjoyable New Year function at Knox Church gathering
A New Year banquet held in Knox Church basement brought together the Congregation and Sunday School with Rev. Stewart as toastmaster. Speakers praised cooperation, mothers, and church work while Santa Claus distributed treats to Sunday School children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Presen
Stewart
Lin Hin
Charles Parker
Canada
Willam Nicol
New York
Nical
Herbert Ritchie
Jesus Ridges
Elmer Henderson
Toronto University
Macree
Mr. Stewart
Harrison
Harvey Hassard
John R. Kennady
D. McTavish
A. Ky Mann
Migs
Laura Gray
Santa Claus
Wm. Cooper
Methodist
St. Joseph's Church
Knox Church
Local Advocate marks editor's fortieth year and paper's growth
The Erin Advocate celebrated the fifth year of editor R. W. Wall and the paper's forty fifth anniversary. Readers praise the paper while the Guardin notes a subscription bid. Community services open the New Year with watch night and Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin’ Advocate
Erin Advocate
R. W. Wall
Advocate Randhers
Advocate Ig
Community Christmas Spirit Shines in Limehouse Areas
Limehouse residents celebrate with a Community Christmas Tree event at the Community Hall. The tale highlights a generous clothing box for Milton's Gordon Home, led by Mrs Warry Tarzwell and Mrs Oakday with broad local support and multiple donations totaling over 20 dollars. Arthur Lane home for holidays from Port McNichol among visitors like Mrs Lane and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert ~ Lane
Arthur
Robbie
Toronto
Ming Stone Follet
Lane
Edward Hin
Bana
Limehouse
Arthur Lane
Port McNichol
William Gowdy
Douglas Gowdy
Misa Doris
Guelph
William Edge
Waterdown
A. Meredith
Lily Jolley
Port Stanley
May Jolley
Jolley
Limesiougo
Gordon Home
Milton
Warry Tarzwell
8. Oakday
Sandy McDonald
Limshouse
H. Brown
John.McDonald
A. Lawson
Joe Scott
HE. Cleaves
Redcliff
H. Tarzwell
A. Deveraux
R. L.brown
Oakley
Deveraux
AL _Chalker
Lola Lee
W. H. Baily
Rea Wrigglesworth
Mra. Robertson
H.,chisholm
T. B Chisholm
W. I. Chisholm
George Irvin
H. Smith
Mr. Hampshire
J. D.lane
Jean McAlpine
Jonathan Lane
Acton Visitor Returns to Durham Ties with Ford Family
Mr Andrew Ford of Durham visited Acton on Monday staying with his nephew William Landsborough. Ford formerly resided in Acton thirty years ago and now breeds black foxes, with Mrs Ford noted as an invalid. They moved to Durham twenty seven years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Acton
Georgetown
Openkor
Miller
Walmer Road Baptist Church
Toronto
W. W. Weeks
West Virginia
Andrew Ford
Durham
Caloonidd rewlayAt
McFord
William ‘Landsborough
Town and Country Farm Owner Expands Operations
Mr. Chester moved hay to the farm after purchasing it and now serves as the farm owner with his mother and father living with him on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chester
Plink Hay
Campbellville appoints substitute teacher at Central School
Miss Gertrude Ireeman of 1 Campbellville is named by the Burlington Public School Board to fill the vacancy after Miss Dalton resigns from Central School. Rev T N Lowe will lead Beach Church near Hamilton until May 1 while recovering from illness. An installations meeting at Campbellville lodge hosts a congratulatory letter for W Bro Wot Panton on his fiftieth anniversary at St. Clair Lodge. Alvy Robert Smith of Nasgagaweoga buys Bayfield Dairy Farm near Guelph for 20000 with herd stock and implements. J O Neill takes over two 200 acre Smith farms and a cletring sale of stock will occur soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Ireeman
Campbellville
Burlington Public School
Dalton
Central School
T. N.' Lowe
Beach Church
Hamilton
Wness
St." John's Nasuagaweyaya
Campbell Isodge
Panton
Milton
W. M
St. Clair
Lodge
Alvy
Robert ‘Smith
Nasgagaweoga
Bayfield
TiGuelph Townaship
City of
Guelph
John Dunnill
Jersey
Rockwood Community Notes Highlight Holiday Outing and Local Events
Last Tuesday evening the C. 5. Society visited Mr. and Mrs. Archie McNabb for a social with games, lunch, singing, and a late return home through snow. New Year’s Day passed quietly with relatives out of town. Reorganization meetings at the Presbyterian Church and reports on upcoming activities, including the Rockwood Horticultural Society annual meeting, are noted along with school restart and church services emphasizing Bible study and spiritual outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 5
Archie McNabb
Herb. Gibbons
AL YO _LeAlear
Toronto
Zoo
Hamilton
Mountain Drive
James Street
Guelph
Beusy Nelvon
Paisley
L. R. Guild
Wilbert Guild
Rockwool
John Jolliffe
Annie
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor ‘Society
A. Stewart
Younis
George Gordon
J]ineas
Ellwood Harris
Lockie White
Michigan
Everett E. Lo Viness
Niagara Flats
Myra
W. ‘Gardiner
Rockwood Horticultural Society
Obituary for Mrs Edwin Deceu of Acton Ontario
Mrs Edwin Deceu formerly Jeanette Haney of Norfolk County died after a period of illness. Her husband and widowed daughter Mrs Donald survive. a son also lived with them earlier. The Deceu family moved from Tilsonburg to Dutton London and Prince Edward County before settling in Acton ten years ago. Funeral services were held at the home and in Picton with interment planned for next May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idwin Deceu
Edwin Deceu
Min ‘Street
Donald
Dacou
Acton
Dececu
Jannette Haney
Norfolk County
Wau
John Haney
Sha
Decca
Holy
Babyteriing
Picton
Chanel
Plugea
Reverend Campbell at local church predicts able sermon
Rev Prof Campbell of McMaster University preached Sunday afternoon here and predicted an able sermon. Despite road conditions there was good attendance. Mrs Bertha Dynes and Hazel and Lucy from Burlington visited Mr Arthur Swackhamer and joined the Scitelkhamer family for a New Year excursion to Arkell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Campbell
McMaster University
Dermon
Bertha Dynes
Hazel
Lucy
Burlington
Arthur Swackhamer
Scitelkhamer
Arkell
McLean couple depart for mission field in China
My and Mrs Hector McLean complete their furlough and begin a long journey to their mission field in China. They leave their daughter to attend college in Toronto as heavy snow and strong winds slow travel and no cars are on the roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hector McLean
China
Toronto
Hiltz
Weasley
Wesley
Old Boy
Police Court Fines For Liquor Violations And Miscellany
Shortage of 9680 ounces from 16360 received in two months in Toronto prompted fines in Halleybury Police Court where P H Jory was fined 1000 and costs on a BO T A charge. Eldred McKeown and Harry Bruder faced fines and confiscations in separate cases. New Hamburg cases include Albert Forter and Peter Boardman for liquor violations with fines and costs. Cooley and Sidney were committed to County Jail as vagrants. Staney, an English immigrant, described his arrival and work history in Brant County and on New Year’s Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Halleybury
P. H. Jory
Drugelaty
Costa
Atkinson
Harry ‘Bruder
New Hamburg
Kitchener
Weir
Albert Forter
Gutter
Peter Boardman
Waterloo
Edward Cooley
Albert Edward Sidney
Moore
Cooley
Staney
Durham
England
Brant County
Diverse Ontario News Bits From Hamilton To Niagara Falls
James Doien of Hamilton received five months plus an indeterminate two years less one day for stealing 27 geese from Russell Conover in Trafalgar Township. Morgen, jailed for stealing tools at Guelph Ontario Reformatory, recently released on parole. John Roche, six, died after a fatal icicle injury in Niagara Falls while his parents sought medical help. Rt. Rev W D Reeve celebrated eighty first birthday with an illuminated address. First Church Truro votes 611 to 43 to join United Church of Canada. John Teehan, Guelph city car dealer, long serving railway employee, noted as one of Ontario’s oldest workers. Margaret Ann Wills, 32, longtime Alton resident and Willis Hotel operator, died after a short illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolan
Russell Conover
Trafalgar
Elliott
Jant Waook
Conover
Sugitt
Taverneer
Etobicoke Township
Maquor
Hamilton Foregne
Hila Honor
Doten
Dynes
Hamilton
Jal
Dolen
James Doien
Trafalgar Township
Anglican Church Diocese of
Toronto
W.D. Reeve
Hig
Sweeny
Main Street
Niagara Falls
John Roche
Frank Talbot
Wrank Roche
Thorold
St. Catherines
Frankfort Village Clears Tax Roll With No Delinquencies
Frankfort Village in Winatings County started 1925 with a spotless 1924 tax collection. Tax collector W. D. Ketcheson completed the year’s collections and did not add any interest or penalties to any ratepayer. The official kept meticulous records and maintained a clean account for all residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Winatings
W. D. Ketcheson
Public School Pupils Honor Roll At Christman Examinations
Acton Public School lists honor standings from December examinations across Senior, Junior, and Primary classes. Notable scores include Marjorie Mann 171, Nellie Barber 163, Gordon Babcock 408, Andrew Buchanin 324, Teddy Hansen 689, Vera Vickers 619, Jack Smith 190, Grace Lantz 130, and Harvey Hassard 601.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Mann
Nellie Barber
Lois Matone
Lotus
Jack McMullen
Gordon Cook
J8 McCann
Gio
Harvey Hassard
Teddy Hanson
Vera Vickers
Patients Dwindle in Doctor's Noted Practice
Fragmentary dialogue hints at a physician whose patients never die or recover, prompting questions about the doctor who writes many prescriptions and liquor orders. The exchange suggests curiosity about the doctor’s unusual reputation and outcomes.
Catalogue rep sought by Toronto firm listing trades
An advertisement invites applicants in Toronto for positions including electrical battery expert automotive mechanics barbering and mechanical dentistry. State position desired and refer to catalogue at Hemphilva 163 King St West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphilva
King St. West
Toronto
Toy Catalog Mentions Various Play Items
A list of items reads like a catalog including mechanical toys dolls bugaboos and hockey sticks and pucks mouth organs and trumpets detailing a broad range of playthings and musical items from a likely retail page.
New Years Dills Highlight Short Days
A witty note on the brief daylight during the New Year period contrasts with the common man’s steady pace and steady work. The quip suggests a lighthearted reflection on daily life and time.
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Fergus
Milton Alnea
Mercury
Gordon
Canoy
Guelph Cemetery
Union Cemetery
Woodlawn Cemetery
Alaters
Acton Citizens’ Band
Acton Machine Shop
Halton Union Fire Insurance Company
Storsy Glove Company
Department of Education
Nowlaw
Bnow
Shelborne
Giles
Jem
Forster
Oakville
W. R. Robinson
Enquesing Agricultural Society
Bronto
Port Credit
R. RR. No
Orangeville
Robert Welbourne
Hia -Fafthrut Gporvicon
Hitz
Tersu
School of Knox
Arlyare
Chester’ Plank
Crowsons Corners
Cheater
Reeve Barber
J. B. Mackenzie
Limehousee
Minneapolis
Min
Ingrey
Bower Avenue
Snrow
D. D. Campbell
Winnipeg
Sandy
Acton Hydro
Guardin
Carleton
Carp
Insteal
Carletor Place
Ontario
Porcupine Advance
George Lake
Timmins
Ont
Golden Land
Yonder
Eot
Kurt
Hog
Mill Street
D. Anderson
Gualph
Major Drew
Fairview
Holmes
Joo
J. “B. Lake
The
Powassa News
Robertson
Aalle
Lake
William Fletcher
Arthur Street
Wietcher
Fletcher
Bramora Township
Brampton Council
Thomas Moore
Brampton
RF. W. Wegenast
Moores
Iui
Wegenast
Mr. Moora
Town and Country
Rockwoood
Churchill
Ballinafad
Police Court
Eldred McKeown
Brown
Chaysead
Ontario Reformatory
Charles Morgan
Simcoe Streat
Morgen
Jonathan Brillinger
Richmond Hil
Fiist Church
Truro
United Church of Canada
John. Mutch
R. Douglas Fraser
John Teehan
C.N.R
Teehan
Grand Trunk
C. MR
Altan
Mesa
Margaret Ann, Wills
Alton
Christman
Meryl
Grindell
Mildred Holslinger
Margaret Macdonald
Hazel Smith
MM. Bennett
Marjorie Garden
Eleanor Dultford
Willam Wilson
Vara Tet
Karma McComb
Kathleen McComb
Gordon Babcock
Andrew Buchanin
Amelia Evans
Ieabel Switzer
Joe Kelly
T. Enayrgy
Harvey
Hassard
Teddy Hansen
Elmer White
Louise Leatham
Viola Manales
Irene Elliott
Beth
Clare
Garden
Lillian Woodhall
Nadenin
w-Stuckey
Phyllis Mackie
James Watson
Marlon Hillson
Walter Gibbons
Olla Armatrong
Jack Smith
George Switzer
Marguerite
Currie
Fred Wiles
Grace Lantz
Norman Scarrow
N. Anderson
Maccaree Arnold
Annie Holmes
Agnes Chisholm
Jack McGill
Eileen’. Breen
Violet. Eliott
Kathleen Howard
George Footitt
Harvey ‘McCutcheon
Gardiner
H. W. Hinton
Lata Goo
Hynda
Dalay
Mleys
Mcleane& Coz
Carhartt
McLean & Co
Acton’s Gift Store
Orrie Lamb
Corner
Mair Streets
A.W. Smi
Upper Wyndham St
Acton Horticultural Society
Idtc
Harnestly
Frank Scriven
E. T
Thatford
Soc
Treas
Tarawl
Patterson's
W. J. Patte
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