Glimpses of Summer and Local News From Woodstock Era
The cloverfields bloom. The Glorious Twelfth observed. children enjoy holidays. A 29 mill tax rate update, and bricklayers at a new factory add activity. Hotman’s barn raised on Camble farm signals progress. Palm Beach sult may limit investment interest this summer. Acton Orangemen plan Preston trip for the twelfth. Local wit on hats coats and flax. Mr A W Cutten of Chicago donates nothing to Guelph cemetery. Fairy Lake and Corporation Pond reputed as popular swimming spots. raspberry crops look strong. War-time spending warned against. Summer social and tug day on Warren Avenue hosted by L O D E ladies. William Koch of Guelph fined for possessing prohibited Finished Mystery books. other penalties noted. Grace Methodist and Brampton Presbyterian swap summer worship months. July fishing issue of Rod and Gun magazine highlighted. published by W J Taylor Limited Woodstock Ont.
Rev Dr Moore Ralatas Visits Newfoundland Inland Colony
Letter from Rev T Albert Moore D D Toronto recounts a visit to Newfoundland towns including Lewisporte Exploits Twillingate and Herring Neck. He describes audiences generous offerings conference banquets and hospitable people while noting travel challenges and dedication of priestly work aboard open boats and trains toward Toronto.
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Moore Ralatas
T. Albert Moore
D. D
Toronto
Newfoundland
St. John
St. John’s
Arton
Viitry
North Sydney
Porte Aux
Lowisporte
Lewisporte
Delea
Exploits
Monica
Twilingate
Acton
Herring Nock
Lewisports
Atlantic
Tae
Ept
Anny and Navy
Buuday
Woldtera
Conference Church
Wealey
Morntny UC
Wriday
Bourdey
Charity items to France and local religious notices
Items sent to France include towels gloves handkerchiefs bandages and medical supplies amounting to tools and bags. A Sunday service at Capital Church featured Rev Jones reading from John three three and stressing new birth. Epworth League Garden Party praised attendance weather and program with music recitals and a cream booth.
Obituary notices for Perryman and Stephenson
Obituary notices report the death of William James Perryman of Acton Toronto after illness. Surviving relatives listed include family in Acton Toronto Norval and soldiers at the front. Anthony Stephenson, longtime Acton blacksmith and community member, dies after extended illness. Surviving family includes Mrs Hector Johnson and Mrs Livia, with funeral authorities and church ties noted.
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William James Perryman
Toronto
Willams James Perryman
Thomas Perryman
Acton
Perryman
Markham
Elizabeth Watson
Robert Watnon
Watson
Mm George Nolles
Thomas Hewnon
Norval
Edna
Robert
Elvin
John
Emuliat
Thomas Lves
Brourham
Agnes
Sarah
Robert Watson
Woodgreen Methodist Church
LM. Moyer
Fairview Cemetery
Acton Social Notebook Skims Toronto Visits and Farewells
A crowded roundup lists residents and guests moving through Acton this holiday week. Misa Margaret Honnett returns from Toronto. many friends and relatives from Toronto, Guelph, Lindsay and Napier visit Acton. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Brown, Mrs. Malcolm McLean, Miss Olive Brown, and the Perryman family among others.}
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Olive Brown
Toronto
G. JH. Brown
Jack Roltz
Harold and
Clifford
Kitenoner
Town and Country Neighborhood News Highlights
Local notes from the Free Press area recount Sunday visits and calls among residents. Mentions include Mr and Mrs Swindthurat, Mr and Mrs Yard ing, and social visits with neighbors in Guelph. Rev D Anderson family depart for Red Hay, and Postmaster Peart installs new lock boxes amid growing demand.
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Itapeint
Wabansy Parke
Min Htuth Wiesainger
Munkokast
Bru
Cleaver
D. Anderson
Red Hay
Orit Tank Battalion
Ottawa
Harvey
Baxoa
Theim
Guzetto
Ladies Bowling Club Sees Georgetown Garden Party
A Georgetown ladies bowling club organized and attended a garden party at Mr Wm Newton's Limehouse on Tuesday evening. Mr W Davies of the Bank of Nova Scotia Norval received a promotion to Brigden. Mr and Mrs Walter McKay of Montreal visit brother Oliver McKay. The party, under the Women's Patriotic League, was hosted by Mr and Mrs Bleek on Monday evening despite unsettled weather.
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Georgetown
Wm. Newton
Limehouse
W . Davies
Bank of Nova Scotia
Norval
Brigden
Walter McKay
Montreal
Oliver McKay
Women's Patriotic League
Afra
Lo i. Bleek
Harald
Oakville News Roundup Fails To Detail
Oakville Burlington defeats Wakyrle in a baseball match. W Bartlett presented a box of sixteen strawberries to Hecord. Orangemen parade to St Jude's Church with Rev Canon Woodcock delivering a stirring sermon. New M EB Loxsmith HA LL HW preached at Oakville Methodist Church. Fifteen convalescing men hosted at Brant House hospital. Mrs Warne of India visited Rev T Jefferis in town. Hertha Hennington from Newark plans a wing in Newark hospital. Summer School closes as a grand success. Red Cross drives featured. Dorothy and Evelyn Cooke attend Trinity College Summer School in Port Hope. Mrs W Weatherstone found dead in Victoria Street pond. health noted prior. Judge Istrote and family relocate to Bronte cottage. Rev A J Marshall arrives as Moult on pastor. McGibbon family visits from Pendang. descendants noted.
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Urlington
Wakyrle
Atr
W. Bartlett
Orangemen
St. Jude's Church
Canon Woodcock
M. EB
Loxsmith
HA. LL
Onkville Methodisst
Newark Hospital
Oakville
Red Cross
Dorothy
Evelyn Cooke
Trinity College
Port Hope
W. J. Weatherstone
Victoria
Featherstone
Ashe
Pendang
Mru.eck
Miss Meibbon
Milas Isobel Meibbon
Sarnia
Direct Mail Address for Ontario Employment Bureau
Those wishing to write direct may do so to Ontario Employment Bureau, 46 King St West, Toronto.
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Ontario Employment Bureau
King St
West
Toronto
Pardon party draws crowds despite weather in Hrantford event
Mr. T. Limehouse of Hrantford attended a pardon party on Tuesday accompanied by Douldinghorne who injured his wrist last week while cranking a car but is gradually recovering. Hannah Newton shows improvement, and a wardens party at Mr. William Newton’s Tuesday evening drew large crowds. The occasion featured music from Maple Leaf Quartette of Galt and the Actan Methodist Sunday School Orchestra, with a well decked platform and bunting.
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T. 1
Vena
Hrantford
Douldinghorne
Yaying Lou
Nias Hannah Newton
William Newton
Newton
Maple Leaf
Galt
Methodist Sunday School
Actan
Atoms the lot of a members of the Canadian Army Medical Corps
A list noting the fate of members of the Canadian Army Medical Corps believed drowned off Llandovery Cantle after a collision with a German ship last week. H C Blaley, son of Lavi Wlotey merchant of Brookville, is named among the dead and his wife Mia is listed as residing in Huskatoon. The town records for the Water Township. death notices have been printed by Clerk Marshall. News includes local school notes, weather remarks, and obituaries for Robert Patten and Murray Crawford linked to Campbelle.
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Canadian Army Medical Corps
Llandovery
H.C. Blaley
Lavi Wlotey
Brookville
Ste. Isley
Huskatoon
Mia
Ily Ilsley
Tle
Nandaxuwoye
Hilndeath
Han
Toronto
Dty
Robert Patten
Uawiniler
Thresher
Hin Bidie
Numagaweya
Puen
Dane Sou
Murray
Rawford
Campbelgie
Latte Croek
Mich
Advertisers tout fresh fish from Acton to Toronto buyers
A Toronto newspaper piece extols the growing demand for fish products in Ontario. It notes seafood from Haddock to Trout becoming common, with warnings about high meat costs and the need to cut beef and pork. The author urges shipments of live fish by rail to Acton and Toronto, claiming daily catches are nearly sold before crossing into markets.
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Toronto
Acton
Haddock
Ontario
Atauc
Toranto
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Corporation Pond
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Tug
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Warren Avenue
William Koch
Guelph
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W. J. Taylor, Limited
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France
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Order
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Epworth League
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Harold J. Nicklin
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Aflan Marjorie Hope
Lottie Mason
Moyer
Anthony Stephenson
Halton
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Khweys
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Willam
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WU Mam Stephenson
Anthony
Robert Humahan
Harcilta
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Main Street
William Everton
California
Actiya
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Iren
George Stephenson
William
Itwun Russell
Aunie Milne
Miu
Hector Jebnoon
Afing Livia
Liscie
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Anthony Wau
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Tirewa
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Hollinga
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Mrs
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Jeanie McNabb
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Henry Hildentrand
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Chatham
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To- Tonty
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St. Mary'n
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Churchville
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Dublin
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William Brown
Ming Mar Jon
Fred Sildenbrand
Lindsay
Muriel Mason
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William Selwood
New York
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Reswick
Charles Puldenbrand
Vern and
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Minleas Jane O'Brien
Caledon East
Alicia
K. H. Lowrie
Stewart Lowrie
Misa Betty
Vullinafad
Bred Cooper
Electrickan Wilson
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Jean Kennedy
Manitoulin
Silver Water
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Thomas Sommerville
Unis
John Maatthewa
Misa Ada
Wou. Laing
Emmy
Selma
Ranch
Saskatchewan
Orwell Johnston
Robt
Johnston
Faily
Mockwood
Kincardine
James Graybill
Albert Tracey
Louie
Violet
Iren Waterloo
Nelson F. Garden
Pennsylvania
Mesara, Hoantmoru & Co
Afra. Afckenchern
Byraouns
Mills Myrtio’ Oper
W. J. King
Datance
William J. Perryman
Robert and
Elwin and
Hrougham
Mrue A. F. Love
Thomas Howson
Ray Watson
Creemore
Fredarleh Clark
Lizabeth Gray
Moorncroft
Moorecraft
Minu Laily Stephenson
Win. Featherstone
Hunauten
M. Haydald
Milas Annie Layneld
Carlie
Robert Meludden
Alastor Muswell Stephenson
Winuipe
James Melam
Charles T. Melam
Air
Charles B. Aking
Atul
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Coron
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W. H. Shaw
Risning
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Huret
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CG. Deawlek
Ira Ranzol
J. ©. Thompaan
G. Thompson
Burlington
Milton
Magistrarn
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Wolven
Tigauntutance
Formura
W. K. Leggatt
Chac
Vaile
Poplin
L. Starkman
Mill Street
Macdonald’s
Macdonalds
D. E. Macdonald & Bros., Ltd
Guelpits
Wyndham, Macdonnel and
Carden Streets
Guelph, Ont
Acton Flour and Feed Store
National
RobeRt Noble
Henry Awrey
Livingstone
Yarmehs
J. R. Livingstone
Nabsagaweya
Lake Supertor
S. J. Stauffer Fish Food Specialist
Canada Food Boards Cleanse
Globoltown
Ladies’ Patriotic League of
Pam
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Vipm
Hurplus
Red Crown
The
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Wahidea
Sports Chilaren
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Husbell Smith
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N. J. Patterson Main
the Farmer-Banker Alliance
Merchants Bank
Gianada
L. B. Shorey
Co. W. Grandy
I. J. Hagaanp
Pease Foundry Company
Klug Street
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