Toronto Almanac Notes And Local Happenings 1920
Toronto listings list residents with January 1920 notices including DED WORDEN Ab the Worden family home Aldous Bramain and Lanby families. City notes mention a municipal election on February 23 and local events from Tobogganing to Father and Ben Banquet. Population estimates, transport issues, and ads urge reading Parr Paras for bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worden
Damuel
Aldoub
Th. Bramain
Barah’ Jie Chamipiin
Aldous
Clark
Lany
Tarvell
Mich
John Lanby
Interoscot
Oliver Lanby
Acton
Lamdert
Westmoreland Avenue
Toronto
Annes Illon
John Lambert
Ebenever Church Meeting Reports and Community Notices
The Ebenever United Church held its annual congregational meeting with reports on departments and healthy condition. Elections named Arthur Partridge as Superintendent, C G A Darby as Assistant Superintendent, Malcolm Moffat as Secretary, and Tyra Wilson as Principal Tutor among a list of trustees and officers. Funeral of Mrs. Joa Aldous noted with prayers led by Archdeacon Scovil. local society events, police village council actions, and upcoming social and fundraising activities detailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenever United Church
Rhursday
Atth
Gbcbool
Mor
Arthur Partridge
CG. A. Darby
Malcolm Moftat
Ploniat
Ad ‘Tyra Wilson
Tonist
Milas Annie Lamb
Brewarda
Wert Mennys
J. ¥. Nor~ Tial
Thomas Nichardson
Elwood Wilson
Percy Midlylug
Rose Lisley
Chan & Darby
Jeameroy Ramshaw
Alfred Eera
G. T. Wilton
Theyy
Mr. Marsh
Steels
Joa
Aldous
Abs. Jos. Mosley
Welland
Vera
Harvey
Calgary
Alberta
Robt. Scott
P. A. Sawyer
L. Th
Scovil
St. George's Church
Guelph
Messrs
Fred, McWilamy
Pred Hamilton
Wm. Laidlaw
Arch. McNabb
Wm. Dickinson
Chas. Benham
Bny Woodlawn Cemetery
Young People’s Society of the United Church
Jas. Watson
Police Village
Fred Smith
Chas. Maltby
Chas. Hamilton
Parker
Afr
Chas. Stavel
Jés. Gahan
Gahan
Eat
John Richardson
Richardson
Women’s Association of the United Church
Paisley Memorial Church
Mary
Myr. Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Edna M. Peagren
Dundas
Mfr
Clarence Lynth
Kathleen Lynch
Valley Road
Harris 4 Co. Limited
Ontario Memorial Company Delegation Attends Memorial Craftsmen Meet
The Ontario Memorial Company of Acton sent a delegation led by President R. M. McDonald and Superintendent Afr. Robt. F. Worthy to the Eighteenth Annual Ontario Association of Memorial Craftsmen convention at the Carls-Rite Hotel in Toronto. Worthy takes charge of the plant Monday and plant operations will begin once rearrangement and staffing are completed to meet orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. McDonald
Jeeve Macon
Bsecretary
Mr. Worthy
Ceason
Remembering Mammy from a Virginian Soldier’s Tale
A young Virginian soldier returns on furlough to find his mammy, the house nurse, aged in memory and heart. He shares a cherished coffee stash she once saved, proving her central role in the home as provisions dwindle and dignity endures. The scene highlights respect for the enslaved Black caregiver through a simple gesture of care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Connels
Setty
Ala Lend
McLane
Congress
Senate
Valley Yorge
Mumamuny
Waterworks Statistics Show Growth in Acton Services
The Acton Waterworks Department reports 44 percent of patrons with water service and 44 residences without piped water. Eight years since installation, 13 new services were added last year, with 14 006 520 gallons pumped and 8 207 796 gallons sold. Revenue rose despite lower pumped volume, aiding debenture payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UuMen
Waterworks Department
Acton
Uhis
Public Auction at Acton Farm Sale of Cattle and Hogs
John Bilton scheduled a public sale at his Acton area farm featuring cows, calves, hogs, poultry, and hay. The listing includes numerous dairy cows with due dates, young cattle, a Shorthorn bull, Yorkshire hogs, and Barred Rock hens, with terms offering cash for small amounts and credit options for larger sums. Auctioneer J. J. Herd and clerk C. O. Plank will conduct the sale on February 12, with attendees met at Madipl Station prior to opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonan Bilton
Pirat-Line
Esqueaing
Acton
Gry Durham
Jersey
Durham
Helfer
S&harthorn
Yorkshire
J. F. Robertson
Oxford
Bank of Nova Scotia
J. J. Herd
Ontario
C. O. Plank
Public Auction of Farm Stock at Nansagaweya Farm
Joan Liste offers a public auction at Lot 31 Fifth Line Nansagaweya near Rockwood on February 14 1020. Readily described are cows dual purpose fat cattle horses pigs harnesses implements hay grain roots household effects and more with terms 10 cash and balance on approved notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Easter
Nassayaweya
Wd Implements
Hugh Diack
Eramosa
Yorkshire
W. Q. Powell
Third Line
Exquesing
Speyside
John Alston
Acton
John Lister
Rockwood
Cale
Joan Liste
Fifth Line
Nansagaweya
York
McLaughlin
Ford
Massey-Harris
Jo Gravngia
Atternational Imagine
Horn Power
Chatham Fanning RE
Hagger
United Church Reports Record Year Finances and Membership
The United Church annual meeting notes a prosperous year with total receipts of 13 752.41 and a 703.40 balance. Various church groups report earnings led by the Trustees 2 077.65 and Mint Mission funds 13 98, while new parsonage purchase is welcomed and sympathy given for deaths and illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
United Church
GT. Poole
Renre
Duncan MacTavish
Board of Billwards
Ferm Nrown
John St. Kennedy
Miratonfry and Maintenance Fund
Ladies' Aid Society
Fred Cleave
R. Malcolm McLean
T Uhe Women's Missionary Society
A. T. Brown
William Wilson
Young People's League
Matasaemani Otk Mays
Kitty Gavage
C. G.I.T
The
Pra
Bexslon
Deawick
HL Switzer
J. Kerr
Bamuel
Neld
N. P. Moore
Jomeo Hudson
O. ©. Henderson
Seamon
H. P. Brooze
A. T. Mann
John R. Hennedy
James H. Reed
D. N. McTavish
A. F E. Nickiln
J. H. Denny
George Cowta
Thomas Watson
Stewards
J. C. Matthews
W. J. Akins
C. H. Unriinon
Miss M
Bennett
Misa Bertle Speight
Misa Perm Lrown
Mia
Jeremiah Bell
Afra
Pred Cleave
Frank Kennedy
Orwell Johnston
Board of Stewards
Poole
George
C. C. Henderson
Hower Avenue
Council Accounts and Memorial Motion At Weekly Court
Public votes commission meeting records payments to hydro power Ontario Lincoln Metro express and waterworks supplies. Council authorized a $1000 transfer to corporation account for waterworks debenture. Memo on soldiers memorial cooperation and a court motion adjournment involving Inglis and Armitage at De Goode Hall, Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aydro
Hydro-Electric Power Commission of Ontario
Lincoln Metro Co
Wilson
J.C. Matthews
Menuming
McCutcheon
Canadian Brass Company
Mition
Wan
de Goode Hall
Toronto
Jaffrey Smith
William Ynglis
Ghelburne
Pred
Pred Armitage, Orangeville, From Moving Lumber Bought By Inglis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Acton Free Press
Gese
Eldven
We United Church
Father
Ben
W. E. Smyth
Peel Street
John Nicol
J. P. Robertson
John Burroughs
Neighborhood News
Campbellville
Young People's Society of
Wales
Lehickena
Tgat
Mgr
Robert Early
R. J. Kerws
Memorial Craftsmen
Waterworks Statistics
Anne
Han
Nabsagaweya
Massey- Harris
Pat Mogs
Pat Cathe
WS. Herm
Rhone
Osharto
G. CO. Plank
Thus Byateri
Itelef Heastu
Conmnilasloi
Fortiluhtly Accatan
Vutles Commission
Wings
Reeve Mason
George Macdonald
Harrison
U. N. Soap
Nelson & CO
Mill Street
Atl Wool
Horn Bros
Ibs
McLean & Co
ONT
Ist Hill’s
Superior Stores
Fancy Thompson
Dinah Molasses
Superior
LUX
Tbs
Washdale
Ping Globe
Phree
Ake
HILL
J. G. Lindsay
Mill St
Svc
Tela 1
Campbell's
Peerless
Acton Co-Operative
Patterson
Cash and Carry Meat Shop Mill
Acdon
Leishman Block
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