Rumley Johnstone wedding at Knox Church Acton
Marriage notice for Alice Mae Johnstone and Victor B. Rumley performed by Rev A C Stewart at Knox Church Acton on January 19 1926. Also obituaries for William Hampshire Ephraim Moore and Edith Allan Allmark listed with brief details from Esquesing Township and Guelph Street Acton locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampshire
Lne
Esquesing
Wiliam Hampshire
Moore
Concession 3
Township
Ephraim Moore
Rogprs
Guelph Bt
Acton
Edith Allan Allmaark
Wm. H. Rogers
Local Notes Highlight Snow Talks and Civic Hopes
Monday marks Robbie Burns Day as winter weather widens its grip with a heavy snow fall. Acton items report Scouts at Knox Church, Fergus town talks, fresh eggs prices, and street signage desires.
Edith Allan Allmark Rogers obituary noted in Acton family
Edith Allan Allmark Rogers, wife of William H. Rogers, died suddenly from intestinal flu Sunday. Former Acton resident, member of St Alban's Church choir, valued wife and mother. Funeral service held Tuesday at St Alban's. interment Fairview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Rogers
Wiliam H
Acton
St. Alban's ‘Church
Fairview Cemetery
Elders of Esquesing Mourn Moore and Hampshire Figures
Obituary notices recall Ephraim Moore of Speyside Crossroad who died at eighty six after a long illness, and Reverend Dr John Thompson of Ayr who served in Canada for four decades. Also remembered are William Hampshire of Esquesing a longtime Mason and Sunday School superintendent, and their funeral services, homes, and long community ties.
Auto Crush at Guelph After Crossing Collision
Mrs Lorne Matthews and Harvey Porter of Guelph escaped serious injuries by leaping from a motor car struck by a CN engine at the Edinburgh Road level crossing. Mrs Matthews suffered a hurt and husband a facial laceration while the auto was demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.N
Edinburgh Road
Guelph
Lorne Matthews
Harvey Porter
Matthews
Adan Browns Advice Delivered in Toronto Ceremony
Mr Brown who died in his 100th year near Hamilton was in Toronto as guest of honor on Young Canada Day at the Canadian National Exposition. He announced five rules for youths and urged them to follow law and earn a living, emphasizing personal responsibility and perseverance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Hamilton
Toronto
Charivari
Benton
Jeffs
Alliston
Cecil Car
Charlyard
George Soper
Mill Street
H. W. Hinton
Local Eramosa Council Officers and Halton Deanery Meeting
Eramosa Township Council appointed J. J. Aldons as Clerk Robt. Scott as Assessor with a 175 dollar salary and 10 dollars for dog licensing S Dunfield and N H Black named auditors at six dollars per day Halton Deanery to meet January 26 at Glen Williams to plan a fourth Anglican Choirs festival in Halton County The United Church pulpit platform enlargement near completion and matched woodwork noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramosa
Eramosa Township
J. J. Aldons
Robt. Scott
Assensor
S. Dunfield
N. WH. Black
Halton
Glenwilliama
Glenwilliams
Halton County
Enquesing Township Council Adopts By laws and audits
At a flat meeting of the Enquesing Township Council by laws were passed appointing Hume Currie and M Campbell as assessors Standish and H R Mimma as auditors E Y Barraclough and J T Smith named for health and sanitary roles A by law authorized borrowing 20000 from Bank of Commerce for current expenditures Several small expense items and omitted accounts listed adjournment set for Monday February 1st at 7 30 p m All council members signed the office declaration Reeve W G Applice Deputy Reeve T L Leslie Councillors Wm Gowdy M J Carton George Cleave
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquesing Township
Hume Currie
M. Cunplol
Standish
H. R. Mimma
E. Y. Barraclough
Board of Health
J. T. Smith
Rebve
Bank of Commerce
Sheen
David McEnory
George Leslie
McGibbon
McCullough
Georgetown Herald
Sevebejeerses
Acton
R. H. Thompson
J. A. Thompson
Lampmiére
Robert Darling
Thomas’ Robb
D.R.O
Andrew McClure
D.R. O
Cc. McDowell
G. B. Thompson
D. R
James Sprowl
D.R
Campbell
R. W. Johnson
JI. C
Cocok
Dro
Frank Murray
Wwe
W. G. Applice
T. L. Lesiie
Wm. Gowdy
M. J. Carton
George Cleave
Celebrated Hamilton public servant Adam Brown dies at 100
Adam Brown known as Kip Milton's grand old man and longtime Hamilton postmaster died at his Aberdeen Avenue home after a brief illness. Born April 3 1826 in Edinburgh Scotland he served as MP for four years led Ontario railways including the Wellington Grey and Bruce and supported many charities and public causes. Funeral services were led by Rev Dr Bentson with four Anglican bishops in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Brown
Aberdeen Avenue
Hamilton
Brown
Vineas
Toronto
Canada Life Assurance Company
Hia
Kipmilton
Edinburgh
Scotland
Royal Humane Society
Children's Aid Society
the Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Ontario
Wellington, Grey and
Bruce
Bentson
Ye Olde Tyme Village Quartet Concert at Acton
Bert Chapman and his company bring a veteran quartet to Acton next Monday evening presented as Ye Olde Tyme Village Quartette. Originating in Toronto, the group gained early success and later performed across railways stations and fairs. The program features Victorian costumes and Scottish songs with Daisy Lamat McAdam Betty Fees Mpakpnsle-feentalks H Norris and More Chapman, director, lead the ensemble, with United Church Sunday School Orchestra assisting. tickets 1.25 for adults 15 for children. program begins 8 15 p.m. at United Church.
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United Church
St. Clair_United
Toronto
Canadian National Exhibition
Rad Department
Canadian National Railwaye
C.N. BR
Onoda
California
Florida
Faa
Daisy Lamat McAdam
Betty Fees
Robert Burne
Eden Mills church to be renovated as place of worship
The Board of Mannagers of Eden Mills United Church, formerly the Methodist Church, will renovate and fit up the building as a place of worship. Members support the project with enthusiasm. Eden Mills Young People League will debate Ebenezer League next Tuesday evening on Township School Boards.
Local notes on farm sales and community events
Beawutiful nuts days and an Ideal swdaithor outing on Sunday. Farmers busy in the wood lot cutting firewood. Big land deals feature this winter with the Kirkwood farm on the second Mine for sale and the Ryder farm rented by William West. Indies' Aid to hold annual meeting next Wednesday in the church. Saskatoon visitors Mr. and Mrs. Thos Aitkens and Mr. James Warren visiting M Mechutcheon home. Ospringe school closed briefly due to milny and measles among children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othem
Herbert Kirkwood
Ryder
Wale
William West
Indies’ Aid
Thos
Aitkens
Saskatoon
Midet
James Warren
M. Mechutcheon
Thos. Mack
Theos. Mack
Eramosea
Milny
Wolf bounty paid to Eramosa resident
George Parkinson of Eramosa Township received a 15 bounty for two killed wolves. The payment was authorized after verification in Toronto. Funeral services for John Allan were held at Johnston's Cemetery with Rev John Little officiating. The community reflected on the loss of a good citizen with condolences from multiple families. The Bible Society noted over 260 raised for district funds and a Life Membership certificate to Rockwood United Church Sunday School for 50. A Rox Social occurred in No. 8 School, and a move to Widneland by the Richardsons was announced. Community notices include church services, a successful fundraiser, and preparations for a new town hall floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parkinson
Eramosa Township
Toronto
John Allen
Guelph
Eramosa
Johnston
John Little
Allands Surrye
Burnett
E. Doughty
Gilbertaon
Eden Mills
Jean
Agnes
Lorne
James
John
Slater
John Mutric
Rockwood
Samuel
David
Allan
J. G. Pinnock
Bible Society
Africa
Geo. H. Penren
Rockwood United ‘Church
Pinnock
Everton
Stone Church
Mia
R. B. Richardson
Francis
Widneland
R Robert Henderson
William Bridger
Simcoe
Maisie
George Bayne
Mae Watson
Kathleen Dennis
Muriel
Hatty Peart
Alfred
W W Watson
Baby
Acton
Jus. Watson
H. Little
Heppeler
Mea
Wilson Gardiner
Dorwinion Horse
McLarry
Knox College
Rock= wool Agricultural “Society
Eramosa Plowman'’s. Association
Town Hall
Brent
Dublin Woman's Institute Holds First Meeting in January
The Dublin Woman's Institute held its first meeting at Mrs J Se Robertson's home on January 13 with President Mrs Lencken presiding. Nineteen ladies attended including members from Acton. Visitors offered helpful suggestions and a social hour followed. The next meeting was set for February 17 at Mrs Duncan Macbougiel's home on Ash Wednesday. Knox Bible Class Acton held a sleighing party with the group meeting at the church then visiting two homes, enjoying singing games and lunch hosted by Mr and Mrs William Bracken. Jessie Morton presided and Rev A C Stewart directed the dags with skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin Woman's Institute
J. Se. Robertson
Lencken
Acton
Buncan—Macbougiell
William Bracken
Jessie Morton
A. C. Stewart
Dags
Rod and Gun improves with February issue line up
The February Rod and Gun magazine shows improved appearance and content with a strong line up of sporting material and descriptive articles. James Frife’s cartoon adds outdoor humor. Published monthly by W. J. Taylor Limited in Woodstock Ontario, the issue notes attractively priced phonographs and bargains in Guelph for Dollar Day shoppers after Friday and Saturday sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod and Gun
James Frife
Hod and Gun
W. J. Taylor, Limited
Woodstock
Ontlario
Guelph
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Visths
Moarria
Nates
The
Acton Free Press
Robbie Burns
Ice Men
Knox Church
Buffalo Express
Fergus
Mercury
Niagara
In Willam Sprowl
Ine
Lake Avenue
A. E. Fox
Bronte
Parkinson
Port Credit
George
Owen
St. Patrick's
Walkerton High School
Thos. Dixon
Mary
Cy Wither
Mall
Empire
Knight
Herald
Bank of Montreal
A. R. Agar
J. A. Jonnaton
Calvary Baptist, Church
Acton, Hag
Simone
Street ‘Church
London
Mr. Johnson
Baptist Church
United Church of Canada
Onte 4
A.T. Brown
David Moore
Tla
Mooge
John J
Alice
Charlotte
Donald Wardle
Dublin
Burge Butts
Nelsons
Mlemming
Seattle
Wash
William Brown
Lethbridge
Sask
House of God
Knox ‘Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
John Thompson
Ian’'Cannada
Ayr
Thompson
Rutherglen
Glasgow
Glasgow University
Saomoe
Heidelber
Greenock
Clyde
Canada
Topp
Exiox Church
Hig-Passing
Amon
Presbyterian Church
William Hampshire
Allriing Citiens
Willam Hampshire
Ephriam Moore
Speyside Crossroad
GF Hampshire
Dewsbury
Orkshire
England
Thia Township
Elisabeth McNaughton
John McNaughton
Wiliam J. L. Exx-Reeve
Baquesing
Janet
Joseph
New Westminister
B.C
Boston
Walker Lodge
Hines
Adan Brown
Lakeland
Tremont Efotel
A. Emery
Garnet
Muriel Freeman
J. S. Freeman
Ghent
Burlingtom
E. A. Morden
Oakvile
Cab
Burlington Gazette
Ditor Eedy
Lorne A. Hedy
Redy
St. Mary's
Milton
Theton
Irving
Johnnie
Jimmie Nelson
John B. Nelson
Saskatchewan
D. McEnery
Main Street
I Lorne ‘School
James Carnahan
Ida
Brandom
Man
Nassagawega
Annie
Restress
Brandon City
Lall
China
Women's Missionary Society of the United Church
Hi. Caldwell
Caldwell
Gardiner
Minnie Z. Bennett
Wayfarer
George McCauley
Strettar
Lambtore
Cork Street
McCartey
Penesing Township
L. Standish and
H. R. Mimms
Olde. Tyme Village
Bert Chapman
Hie
Actista
Town and
Ospringe
Knox Churc
Patret
Norval Mills
Browne & Ca
Norval, Ont
Norval Flour Mills
W. B. , Browne & Co
Norval King
Bell
Hemphill
King St. West
Campana
Buffalo
Acton Continuation School
Acts Town Hall
Jack Crandall
MR. Hooker
Stephen Hooker
Ted Stone
Alolivus Bartholomew
Floy Brown
Letitia Brown
Mrs. Hooker
Rita
Perth
Charles Kirkness
Arthur Henderson
George Mason
Frank Cook
Neville Harrop
Addie Hurst
Marjorie Lawson
Mabel Kenyon
Mary Chalmers
Hooker Mansion
Guelph Business College
A. L. Bouce
RADIO
Allen Oxley
R. Cr L
Penton Publications
Adelaide
W. Barnard
R.O
Optician
Royal College of Science
Hinton’s Jewellery Store
B. C. Salmon
W. J. Patterson
Ont
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