Local Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths in Georgetown
In Acton and surrounding townships several births marriages and deaths are listed with dates from January 1926. Entries include Kentner daughter Marjorie Alda born to Howard and wife at Georgetown and multiple marriages at Longstreet and Armstrong Colling parishes. Death notices for Owens Scott Shannon Binnie Moore Saunders and an in memoriam for Mrs Daniel Bell are recorded with ages and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nog Kentner
Acton
Mrs. Howard Kentner
Georgetown
Marjorie Alda
Owens
James Alfred
Scott
Esqueésing
Charles H.scott
Shannon
Eden
Mills
Mary
David Shannon
Binnie
Erin
Mary Binnie
Mira
Daniel Bell
Glenwilliams
Snow and winter notes mark January 14 Local items
A mix of brief notes from Acton on sleighing snowfall and cold, plus items on motor licenses, taxes, and local delays. Mentions Gulf’s Cemetery fund totaling 47190.80, the Great Lakes shipping season ending without losses, and local council elections in Woodstock with eleven candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes
Death of Robert Fowlie Pioneer Minister Dies in Collingwood
Robert Fowlie, a pioneer minister, died in Collingwood in his eighty fourth year. He long served Presbyterian churches at Erin and Ospringe, moving to Collingwood about fifteen years ago. Loved by his communities, he connected closely with homes and people, sharing in joy and sorrow and always ready for fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert” Fowlie
Collingwood
Erin
Osapringe
Heldra
Fowle
Hla
Ospringe
Francis Swann
Vancouver
Ontario
Mr. Swann
Old Methodist
Church Street
Acton
Matthew Swann
Georgetown
Rockwood
United Church Delegation Presents Loyal Addresses
In Ottawa on January 7 a delegation from the United Church of Canada delivered two loyalty messages to Government House. The addresses express loyalty to the King and to Canada and reflect sentiments from the first General Council in Toronto. Representatives include Rev. G C Pidgeon and other church leaders from Toronto, Montreal, Kingston, and Ottawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church OF Canada
Ottawa
Canada
Government House
United Church
Tf Canada
Toronto
G.C. Pidgeon
D.D
T. Albert
Making Tragedies of Trifles in Everyday Life
A short essay urges readers not to turn minor delays and small mishaps into personal catastrophes. It contrasts trivial complaints with real world tragedies and warns against cultivating a gloomy outlook from daily annoyances. It notes many people remain cheerful while some magnify insignificant troubles into crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Dogo
My Confidences Tale Of A Retired Sea Captain
An old sea captain, retired and cared for by a loyal servant named John, vows to seek a doctor as he faces his last days. The captain fears loss of appetite after a morning penny roll shortage reveals a single penny short, prompting a small but telling moment of relief from John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Locker Sampson
John
Dobson
Twain and the book clerk on discounts
The Minneapolis Tribune recounts Mark Twain once teasing a publishing clerk over discounts. He claimed halves for author and publisher roles, then added a personal connection to the proprietor and pressed for the usual twenty five percent. The clerk calculated and offered to give the book for free plus thirty seven and a half cents tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis ‘Tribune
Mark Twain
Humoriat
Mark
Peculiar Incident Sparks Box Key Mix Up Across Cities
A Toronto citizen moved to Vancouver leaving a safety deposit key behind. The returning parcel was sealed with gum tape, described as travel worn after covering 6009 miles. Bernie Smith of the bank noted the gum tape and its long journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Vancouver
B.C
Mixa Bernie Smith
Maxwell Prefers Old Glass for Farmhouse Privacy
In Hortonville a father, Ephraim Maxwell, tours his son’s new home and thinks about farm life. He favors sturdy, old fashioned window glass suited to a rural setting where only occasional movement occurs, over modern panes in a busy town house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Maxwell
Hortonville
Olsar Binga
Maxwell
Injuries From Turtle-Accident Fatal for Local Woman
Mrs. George W. Milhiy of Guelph died at St Joseph's Hospital after injuries from a motor car rollover on the Hamilton-Quelch highway seven weeks earlier. Merqury notes a New Year subscription reminder for the Knew Presa. Acton citizens attended a hockey match at the Arena in Guelph where Royal City defeated St. Mary's Interm of Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Manning
Department” of
Fergus
Kitchener
Department
Guelph
Hespeler
Guelph-Hamilton
Quelph Mercury
Hamilton-Quelch
George W. Milhiy
St. Joseph'n Hospital
Merqury
Royal City
St. Mary's Interm
Toronto
Rye B
Lerno
Guang Figg
Sosa
Forgetting Injuries Says Wayaldo Toloag
Fragmentary text quotes Wayaldo Toloag on forgetting injuries with emphasis that memory may fail. The garbled OCR shows incomplete phrases and misread names, lacking clear context or event details.
Town and Country School December Report Names
School report for December lists students and teachers including Loyola Forestell Kathleen Meckeown Ide Cripps Viola Allan Hector McArthur Je V Lulu McCutcheon Joseph Forestell Calvin Aitken Mary MecCraig Tommy Goole Annie Aitken Essie Forestell Evelyn Pearen James McCraig Lurs Forestell Eveline Lambert Lloyd McKtown Elsie Nelson Orval Stone Marjorie McCraig John Forestell Robbie Alan Jean Lurt Marion Sealle Lawson McCutcheon Jean Mann Eslo Maude Marion MacDonald Archie MacDonald M Dougall Teacher
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Loyola Forestell
Kathleen Meckeown
Ide” Cripps
Viola
Allan
Hector
McArthur
Lulu McCutcheon
Joseph Forestell
Calvin Aitken
Wihillo Johnston
Thyra Stone
Gordon Leslie
Mary MecCraig
Tommy Goole
Annie Aitken
Essie Forestell
Evelyn Pear
Child Burns From Night Gown Fire Near Moffat
Two year old Charlie Dennis son of Mr and Mrs C Dennis living three miles from Moffat sustained severe burns after lighting matches in his father's coat and setting his nightgown ablaze. Parents freed him from the burning garment before flames reached the torso. Another noted item reports E K Cutts undergoing surgery at Guelph General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Dennis
C. Dennis
Moffat
E. K. Cutts
C. J. van, Goozen
McGregor Farm
Guelph General Hospital
Birthday party honors Edith Simpkins at Simpkins home
Citizens enjoyed a birthday gathering for Edith Simpkins hosted by Mr and Mrs Simpkins. Gifts were described as valuable and useful. Mrs John Lyons suffered a painful accident last week but is recovering. Miss Haines from Toronto spent New Year’s with her parents. Mr John McCauley of Toronto visited relatives. Wedding bells are ringing in the hamlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpkins
Edith
Miss Simpkins
John Lyons
Miss Haines
Toronto
F. ©. Thompson
Washington
John McCauley
New United minister leads church at Hill with strong turnout
The Hill Church welcomed Rev Lennox Douglas as pastor last Sunday amid a large congregation and lively interest. Supporters included Mr Harry Gibbons now of Acton, Messia A. E. Nicklin, and R J Kerr. The next communion will be led by Rev W Hi Douglas, father of the pastor, next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lennox Douglas
Harry Gibbons
Acton
Home
United Church
Mr. Gibbons
Messia A. E. Nicklin
R. J. Kerr
Acton United Church
W. Hi. Douglas
Norgal
the Hill Church
Limehouse United Church Reopens After Renovation
Limehouse United Church held two special services to celebrate the complete interior renovation. The crowd praised the color effects and innovations while generous offerings were noted. The Sunday school awarded prizes for attendance and the chamber presented at the service reached a high water mark. Rev Dr Dickie of Georgetown and Rev H Caldwell preached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse United Church
United Church
Georgetown
Buhday
Dickie
H. Caldwell
Douglas G Wily
Toronto
Mepsrae
Bruce Charon
Byng Spencer
Oakville Notes On Local Council And Social Events
Oakville residents discuss water rates for out of town users at the latest council meeting reducing the charge to forty cents per thousand gallons. Miss Sera Alton travels to Vancouver with Oakville relatives. The Hamilton Harmonie male choir plans a St Johns Church musicale. St Johns United Church excels in choir competitions. Eastern Star Lodge installs new officers with Grand officers attending from Hamilton and London. A large audience from Lakeview Burlington Toronto and Hamilton joins in.
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Ing. Ryrie
St. Petersburg
Florida
Edgemere
Oakville
Ros
Sera Alton
S'rlday
Vancouver
Miss Alton
Tealer Po
Hamilton Harmonie
Itty Voices
St. John's Church
St. John's
Eastern Star
Everton Woman Injures Leg in Unknown Incident
Mrs May Rickman of Everton ag, aged years, is confined to General Hospital Guelph with a badly fractured leg. She sustained the injury on Saturday when stepping outside during Miss Reed’s absence and broke the knee joint. She is progressing as well as can be expected under the serious fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Rickman
Everton
Local Church Wedding Joins Alma Colling and Norman Armstrong
Alma Georgina Colling and Norman Clark Armstrong were married at United Church Par tyonage Lowville on a Wednesday evening. Rev W K Allen conducted the ceremony with Gerald Colling and Mabel E Colling as witnesses. The couple will reside on the former E J Kingsbury farm near Guelph after a modest wedding dinner with close relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong-Colling
United Church Parsonage
Lowville
W. Allen
M.A. Norman’ Clark Armstrong
Guelph
Alma
Georgina
J. O. Colling
Nelson
United Church
Jaca
Colling
Nelson Towneship
Norman Clark ~ Armstrong
Noasargaywoya
John Armstrong
Gerald Colling
Pergus
Msgs
Mabel E. Colling
Slater
W. XK. Allen
Mrs. Armstrong
E. J. Kingsbury
Community notices span farewells and meetings in Eramosa Township
Longtime Eramosa residents Mr and Mrs James Oakes were honored with gifts as they depart for a new home. Church services across three venues encompassed prayers and sermons on youth welfare. Rockwood Horticultural Society held its annual meeting electing officers, with balances noted. Community staff changes featured a stenographer returning to L R Guild and Sons. Snow and milder weather eased winter fuel concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Oakes
Eramosa Township
Stone Church
Sree Eeery
Old Homestead
Wm. Gamble
James’ Loree
Aldfred Croft
Wm. Harris
Fred Smith
M. P. Barry
Tressurer
H. H. Edmondson
G. R. Martin
S.S. Royce
D. G. Mitchell
W. A. McCullough
R. Henderson
W Harris
F. S. Hamilton
George Bolton
A. Thomas
J. M. Pasmore
R. Hewat
Itus Bessie Nelson
L. R. Guild & Sons
United Church
R. B. Richardson
Vineland
Apple Blossoms In Winter Explain Indoor Blooming
An article notes that apple blossoms can bloom indoors in January or February when branches with buds are placed in a warm sunny window. Wild pear and cherry can also flower, though not as well. the piece encourages experimenting for plant lovers and invalids or children to share blossoms with neighbors.
The Yaps Amendment and Japanese House Cleanliness
An American attached to the Japanese embassy in Washington praises strict floor cleanliness in Japanese homes. He cites a London student and a janitor who posted a notice to wipe feet, prompting the student to add his own words about leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Londoft
Emphasis on Specialization Over General Skills
The article argues that employers value standout expertise over general versatility. It stresses the need for workers to excel in one area rather than claim broad competence.
Precaution Phrase From Chicago Ledger Fragment
A damaged OCR note cites a fragmentary exchange about money and payment. The text references a patient and an offer, with unclear dialogue and garbled names, typical of a newspaper clipping style. The record preserves the uncertain wording and casual tone of the source.
Not the George Who Does It Amusing Channel Tale
Capt Evan’s book recalls an episode aboard a Channel crossing with twenty five million dollars in gold aboard. Passengers Lloyd George General Robertson and Sir Maurice Hankey occupied the cabin storing the gold when a bag went missing. A Bank clerk questioned the cabin and the captain quipped three men had been there. The miscount later revealed the bags were miscounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan
English
Mr. Lloyd George
General Robertson
Maurice Hankey
Bank of England
Jone
George
Prodigy Jimmy Ransom Moves Toward Musical Path
The Ransom family discovers eight year old Jimmy as a music prodigy and ten year old Jimmy sparks talk of formal study. Uncle Irankin Ranggom, a wealthy bachelor, shifts from apathy to promise to fund part of his education after a vivid shed performance of Hail Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransom
Jimmy Ransom
Jimmy
Irankin Rangom
Columbia
Wibe Provision Observes Thumb Injury Speech Stop
A philosophical observer in a contemporary column argues a simple insight on how pain in hitting a thumb while laying carpet under a wife’s supervision triggers an automatic speech stopper. The author contends reflexive thumb withdrawal and self-silencing arise from natural interlocking systems.
Taxes Rise for West Garrfraxa Farmer Since 1913
A West Gara fraxa farmer reports tax amounts climbing from 37 dollars in 1913 to 137 dollars today illustrating higher tax burdens across the region.
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Longstreet-Adolph
Eri
The
Acton Free Press
Gulph's Cemetery
Free Press
Hepencey
Orban
Arthur
Woalstock
Aunrise
Aunset
Halton Prohibition Association
Milton
Dominion
Brantford
League of Nations
Loraine Wilson
Women's Institute
Publie
R.B. Robson
Dud Coxamony
Elmvall
Cookstown
Werntern
Pennsylvania
Emerson Anderson
Pohigol
Robert Fowlie
Erin and Ospringe
Austin
Kent Street
Collingwood Bulletin
J. J. Kelso
Fie
Oalvile
J. H. McBain
Gibson ‘House
W. N. Robinson
Orangeman
Orange Order
John—A MacDonald
Loyal
L.o.l.i
MacDonald
Alent Orangeman
Standvatnt
Lodge No. 479
Fabriesa
Wayaldo
Town and Country
M. McDougall
Nassagaw
TERRA
Churchill
Limehouse
Grewsons Gorners
Dontis
Adyameo
Chicago
Eorald
McLean & Co
Mill Street
Ont
Rin
Gampana
Druggista
Departmental Atoree
A. West & Co
George St
Norval Mills
Mle
W. B. Browne & CO
Norval, Ont
Norval Flour Mills
W. B. Browne & Co. Prop., Norval
King's Choice
National Pastry
Bell
MunIcipal
Norval Bland
Hamilton
J. B. Mackenzie
N. McLeod
Mar
Edwardsburg
Crown BR
Crites Rta
Ee. Ee
RADIO
Pioneer
Allen B. Oxley
Underwoods
General Typewriter & Appliance Co
King ST
Patterson's
Patterson’s
W. J. Patte Corner Mill
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