Local Notices of Births Marriages and Deaths
A collage of birth announcements and notices of marriage and death dated January 1918. Entries include births to Dr and Mrs I A Cox in Acton. a Brown birth in Winnipeg. a marriage at 237 Grenadier Hill Toronto. Brydon Wood and Lillian LePage nuptials. Currie in Kin Glat. Anderson in London. and Harley in Georgetown with ages for several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxxe
Acton
I. A. Cox
Noble Ave
Winnipeg
Ann. J. K. Brown
Harold Alexander
Wood-Lepaqih
Grenadier Hoar
Toronto
Moore
Stey
Cleaver
Gunner Brydon Wood
J. H. Wood
Hydney
Australia
Lillian Irene
H. T. LePage
Currie
Bnquesing
Acton Prep Press Highlights Thursday Event
The Acton Prep Press notes an upcoming Thursday feature with details on events and activities. The notice emphasizes scheduling and community interest for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Acton Prep Press
Prohibition expands in Quebec towns and Rideau Hall goes dry
Editorial notes report Quebec moving toward total prohibition starting May 1, 2019 with many municipalities under local option. Rideau Hall has been sealed dry by the Governor General as Canada moves toward a general prohibition law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Rideau Hall
Fideau Hall
Canada
Rideau Lni
Dominion
Obituary of Milton J. M. Peacock a valued Milton citizen
Milton loss a highly esteemed citizen Mr J M Peacock died after a long illness aged 68 son of the late John Peacock of Nunsaguweyn He settled in Milton over thirty years ago and worked as Dominion Express agent and in coal He served on the Board of Education Town and County Councils was Warden of the County in 1904 held offices in Halton associations and was a lay leader at St Clair Lodge and local church groups Survived by his widow three sons and one daughter with further details of family and overseas service for two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
J. M. Peacock
Ponse
John Peacock
Nunsaguweyn
Dominion Express Company
Sig
Board of Education
County Council
Feave
Halton Agricultural Fociory
Halton Protective Association
Halton Reform Anssociation
St Clair Lodge AL FL & A
Thay
Wart, Lion
J. Ry
England
Graham
Tre
Mra Melvin Uwborn
Acton Fall Fair elects new president after Havill tenure
Acton Fall Fair members met to elect 1918 officers and set fair dates. J E Pearen of Erin becomes President after Geor Havill declines reelection, with S H Linabay as 1st Vice President and Geo Hynds as Secretary Treasurer. Directors for Acton Esquelings Erin and other towns named. prize list revision planned March 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Geor Hingill
oMee
Havill
Noord
Anterprigs
Offics
Hynda
N. Patterson
Geo. Hynds
EL J. Hassard
Geo. Havill
H. P, Moora C. Woodhall
A. B. AfeLean
John F. Kennedy
R. M. McDonald
Directoris
D. Henderson
Ajax
Waldie
W. A. Atorey
Reeve Joe
Dr. Coxe
A. T. Mann
Geo
Wallace
Capt Beardmore
Dr. Anderson
Clinton Swackhamer
Duncan McDougall
J. E. Pearon
Erin
Int
Falr
S. EH. Linabay
W. 3. L. Hampshire
A. T. Brown
A. J. Mackinnon
Fall Fair Association
Atice
New Board of Education Meets as McPherson Elected Chair
The 1918 Board of Education met in the Council Chamber with Robt Scott Robt McPherson and new members Speight Russell Ramshaw taking seats. McPherson was unanimously chosen chairman and committees on Finance Property Supplies were named. The first report approved school finances and a dental inspection proposal was discussed. A weight lifting contest in Montreal was noted with a 3,000 pound lift and a fall in the rival’s shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Charmber
Robt Scott
Robt
McPherman
C. C. Speieht
D. C. Russell
J. Re. Ramshaw
Hoard
Moessren
Speight
Ruapell
Tramshaw
William Johnstone
Moore
Robert McPherson
Scott
Ethoeee
J. Mckenzie
Angel
Dem. of Canada Guarantees Co
Onenesence
A.T. Brown
C.G
Nelson & Co
Wittrict Cabana
Montreal
Thealiceman
Sohmer’ Park
Oun
Koratner
Oakvills
Halton
Hynds
Hill- Mor
Little
Joe
Readhead
Turner
Moffat
Morden
Hynda
Standiah
Hiltimer
Irwig
Canada News Roundup of War Efforts and Local Updates
scattered Canadian notes cover London Ontario Fairfax shipping, Alberta snow, Welland fire at C A, Vancouver Liberal stance, new Port Arthur pulp plant, wheat yields per capita, Brantford coal and heating measures, Hamilton library hours, and wartime trade and fuel controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuunaday Hightean Carpentera
London
Ont
Fairfax
Alberta
Welland
United Fitatea Bhipbing Board
Ako Jateamers
Ocean A
Liberals
Vancouver
Mra
Ralph Smith
Port Arthur
Seu
Brant
Bia Mhfe
Georgian Bay
Enat Main Street
Chatham Gas Inquiry
Union Gas and Oil Company
Chatham Corporation
Local Acton Congregational Sermon Report
Fragmentary notice records Mr Jones from Acton preaching at the Congregational Church after weather closure. Mentions Mr Thomas Nydore and Mrs Smith Griffin with unclear details and stray phrases about visits and reads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoy
Jones
Acton
Thomas Nydore
Smith Griffin
Morelater
Wiansborough
Local Auction Notices For Livestock And Goods
Frid ay January 25 Thon Ryder near Acto af gtoci and Implouartia auctions. Thursday January W Woaley Mure Tay near Acton gurplum atock. Friday February 1 Warne Lron fourth line Erin surplus atock. Tuesday February 19 J W Hitton Erin shorthorns sheep and hers. For particulars contact RJ Kerr Young Ot Actin Telaphong a6.
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Ryder
Acto Af Gtoci
Implouartia
Woaley Mure Tay
Acton
Gurplum Atock
Warne Lron
Erin
Surplus Atock
Tuseday
J. W.hitton
Clearing Auction Sale in Esqueling
Auction notice for Thomas E. Ryder selling farm stock and implements by public auction on January 25 1918 two miles north of Acton. Items include horses cattle sheep hogs harness and tools with cash or credit terms and 6 percent cash discount. Auctioneer R J Kerr W K Graham Acton Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Ryder
Aell
Tnc
Acton
York
Harnean
Newmarket
McCormack
Troat & Wood
Peter—iamilton
Chatham Fanning
Warren
R. J. Kerr
W. K. Graham
Clarice
Auction Sale Of Burplus Brock In Esquesing Township
Public auction conducted by J. Kerr from Wesley Murray's instruction at lot 31 1st line Esquesing 2 miles west of Acton on Thursday January 31 1018 at 1 pm offers cattle hogs sheep grain and hay. The list includes numerous cows calves steers hogs sheep hay grain dairy equipment and other items with terms cash under 10 credit up to 12 months and a note of no reserve by the proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han
Wesley Murray
Exquesing
Acton
Durham
York
Young York
J. Kerr
W. K. Graham
Acton Clark
Surplus in Erin auction of farm stock and goods
Public auction in Erin Warne Oros offers cattle horses sheep and fowl with dairy stock valued items and grain. Sale opens February 7 1918 at 1 pm with cash terms under ten dollars and credit terms on joint notes for larger amounts. Auctioneers Rd Kenn and J Graham announce items including cows steers horses and farm produce.
Neawick and family bid farewell with social at Acton
A social hour for Mr and Mrs Neawick of Newburg who are leaving the old home. Neawick family received a commemorative address and a mantel clock and silver cangorolo from the community. Several members spoke and Miss Ytozell and Miss Vanatter contributed numbers, with the Indies organizing an enjoyable program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netthberg
E. Hewlok
Acton
Jirtn Ant Kaduesing
Henwlck
Expresa
John Street
Fred Aher- UH
Neawick
Mmeamra
Donald AfcLean
Robert [Warne
Myr
Beawick
Tglr
Thare
Boswick
Calla
Meas
Hecht
Kerr
Robt
Henderson
James Cree
George Savora
Alfred Vanatter
Janie Ytozell
Mary Vanatter
Nabsagaweya Council reorganizes with new officers named
Nabsagaweya Township Council meets to appoint officers including assessor R Anderson and collector W McPhail. New health and sanitation roles assigned, and village representatives elected to district boards. Grants to Women's Institute and Red Cross noted. adjournment set for February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naasagaweya
Jamoa W. Moffat
Nesva D. . Hutcheon
Amos Norrish
George Grummatt
Albert Anderson
CouncMorp
R. J. Anderson
Asvessor
Wm. McPhail
Wallace Lasby
Janica Simpson
Wesley Picket
Board of Health
John Simpson
Marshall Holmes
District Board of Agriculture
Dr. McCullough
D. McDonald
The
Guelph Herald
W. J. Dick
P. W. Laing
John Dunkise
Daniel Hunter
E. Darby
T. Aher
Natsagawoya Woman's Institute
Campbellville Red Cross Society
John Marshall
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Flat
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Oakville
Oakville Star
Forster
Freee’ Presa
United States
J. LE. Pearen, Pres
Acton Fall Fair
Feco & Donationa
Ixpenges Building & Grounds
Wrens
Renosks
Robt. McPherson
Education
Wan
Fiyday Sault Ste
John L. Carter
Guelph Township
Guelph City
Guelph
A. T. Whilgrenn
Brockyile Timeas
Samuel Curlett
North Grey
Stratford
Chatham
W. J. Hutchina
Orillla Presbyterian Church
Ontario
Ottawa
W. Co. T. UL
Canaada
Great Britain
Hamilton ¥. M. C. A
British Chemical Works
Trefiton
Loathia Life
Niagara
St. Catharines Daily Journal
Oftice Wen
J. Parker Bell
Washington
Congress
Ontario Agricultural College
Mary Yaig
Kir Douglant Haig
Findarles Migalda
Wilson
Armour
Queen's University
Boroevic
Archduke Eugene
Ress
Airldah
Nottingham
8. A. Amnatrony
Miliary Hospitals
I. A. Pringle
Atell Ahipbuilding
Gelfast
Glasgow
Churchill
Burplus Brock
Esquesing
Warne Oros
Clyda
Jersey
Grey Hattor
Culves
Oxford Hain
York How
Rd. Kenn
J. Graham
Nabsagaweya Council
Township
Officare
Tor Wis
Dallinap
Ave
Hobart Melner
Geonte
Martatt
W. Brown
Furfar Migs Lille Campbell
J. A. Smit
Wlahen
Meat and Provisl Business
Mia
McTavish
MSU
Elgin Tree
Satlafac
J. A. Smetehr Mill
Elgin
R. Livingstone
J. R. Livingstone
Mill Street
M. Edwards & Co
Statham
Me.w. Woodcock
Statham Record
Mainine
Church St., Acton
Manufacturing CO
Chicaao, Ill
Dominion Seeds Limited
Pormert
Ecit & Hunter Sed CO
Big Star
Tien
Conway
McLon
Mili S
Mety
E. Large
D. Pastor
Claans Moating
Hunday An U
Hunday School
Worth League
Thuoroday
Bleigh
Bobagleigh
Tornigs
W. C. Deverell
Rob Noy
W.C. Devenell
Cafe
ML All
Geo. Follock
Gale
John McIhaac
Main Street
Shaw
Yonge Street
George Walsh
Roscoe Arbuckle
Fatty
Coney Taland
Fox
Theda Barn
Money Magic
Edith Storey
Antonio Morendo
the Voice On the Wire
R. L. Gregory
Harold Wiles
Stone & Wellington
Fonthill Nurseries
Chase Brothers Co. OF
Nursarymen
COL
R. Noble
J. L. Warren Manaowil
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