Local Obituaries and Notices June July 1926
Married Smerrington Kennedy at Toronto June 10 1926 Rev J L Horton to George W Herrington Georgetown. Died Murray suddenly Acton July 9 1926 aged 57. Ross James L Ross Esquesing July 1926 at 33rd year. Davidson Lieut Col J Davidson secretary Wellington Fire Insurance Co in his 60s. Hipple Sarah B Moore Hipple Port Colborne July 8 1926 in her 77th year. MeReimer Alicia Gertrude Burling ton July 10 1926 in her 33rd year. Ellet Phoebe Ellen Acton July 16 1926 in her 52nd year. Interment in Toronto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smerrington-Kennedy
Toronto
Lewis Kennedy
George W. Herrington
Georgetown
Murray
Acton
Peter Albert Murray
Alicia Gertrude
Roy
Thomas Greene
Thomas Mortimer
Ellet
Mill St
Phoebe Ellen
Charles Henry Ellet
Local Oddities and Updates From Town Life
A collection of brief local items notes new gasoline tank installation for Mr. LE Atkinson, Dundas tax rate at 32 mills, renewal nudge for Fees Pass, warm weather near 90 degrees, Orangemen celebrate the Twelfth, July picnics and garden parties, summer time amusements for students, Miss Gladys Huffman visiting from Toronto, strawberry and raspberry crops improved by showers, lawns growing verdant after rains, forecasts of a lighter summer, Walkerton tax rate at 60 mills, hog catchers and tagless dogs, venerable Orangeman John Crawford in Milton parade, dust laid by Tuesday rain, church services before golf and driving, brass band tours in Durham Chesley Hanover Whickerton, United Church invites ex-members to Home Church Jubilee, vandalism at Fara Pnea’s Office, Shelburne taxpayers vote 3000 for town hall improvements, Golden Jubilee sermons in United Church, buses speeding through city streets, death of T Middleton of Wentworth County at Waterdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Fara Pneas
Shelburne
George W._ Barker
Toronto
T. Albert Moore
Methodist
Acton
United Church
Pee Mercury
T. Middleton
Wentworth County
Waterdown
Middletom
Alloa
Bootland
Milton High School appoints new mathematics teacher
Milton High School announces the appointment of Gordon Hepburn B A Lew as mathematics teacher at Burlington High School, to succeed W. J. McKenzie who resigned to become principal of Kincardine High School. The note recalls summer themes and local notices on fairs, camping, curfews, and a 1926 road map update for Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton High School
Burlington
Gordon Hepburn
Lew
Burington’ High School
W. J. Mckenzie
Kincarding High School
New Way of Spelling It The Wisdom of the Country
Two battered tramps on a park bench discuss a word from a scrap of a daily paper. They debate the meaning of Apropos and its use in a story about Jonch and the whale, noting the term may be rough in context but helps identify a porpoise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonch
Lemmy
Lewell
Clever Beggar Inspires Charity in Strassburg
Pastor Jean Mare Stuber of Ban de la Roche sought lumber to build a schoolhouse. The provost initially refused but obliged after Stuber suggested soliciting charitable support. The provost then donated the entire amount of lumber needed for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Mare Stuber
Ban -de-la-Roche
Vouigse
John
Frederic Oberlin
Ban-der-Roche
Strassburg
Stuber
Exane
Obituary James L. Ross Dies at Home
James L Ross age about seventy five died at his home July 1 after years of poor health He was the youngest son of H L Ross a longtime Acton resident He married Ina Campbell eighteen years ago and leaves three sons He was a member of Limehouse Presbyterian Church funeral held Saturday at Greenwood Cemetery Georgetown with Rev Kenneth McLean and Acton Lodge 1 0 C F officers officiating Pallbearers were nephews Thomas Frank Conlin Fergus Keith Nixon Toronto and Ross Normin Thompson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L.ross
Esquasing
Detensead
H. L. Ross
Acton
Missa Inla Campbell
Limehouse Presbyteian Church
Kenneth McLean
Acton Lodge
Acton Lodge, 1.0.C.F., of which deceased was a member.__The semaies
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Thomas
Frank
WI Conlin
Fergus
Keith Nixon
Toronto
Ross
Normin Thompson
Lieut Colonel John Davidson Dies in Guelph at 61
Lieut Colonel John Davidson longtime Canadian military figure died at Sunnyside Queen Street Guelph after a three month illness. Born 1860 he joined Ontario Field Battery 1880 rising to lieutenant colonel and acting commanding officer of the 1st Brigade C F A later led Witch Brigade 1903 1910 retired then honored as honorary lieutenant colonel 1921 with Colonial Officer Long Services decoration He was a Masonic leader and insurance executive survived by son A Roy W and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davidson
Canada
Guelph
Sunnyside
Queen Street
C.F.A
Davidson
Wellington Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Masonic Order
A. Roy W
Emma Galbraith
Calgary
Henry Loch
Col. Davidson
Acton
Charles Davidson
Main Street
Police Court Notes Public Liquor and Speeding Cases
Chief McPherson presses weekly patrols with Ontario traffic authorities to curb speeders. Peter Durkin, convicted May 22 for keeping liquor for sale, fined $200 and costs and sentenced to 30 days. appeal upheld by Judge Spotton, with 15 days grace before confinement. Four men arrested for moonshine supply receive fines and jail terms ranging from one to two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson
Ontario Highway Traffic Department
Peter Durkin
Watt
Quelph
Durbin
Spotton
Ele
JA. Grant
Sid Oliver
Mercury
Derbyshire servant’s marriage choice triggers laughter
The piece recalls a Derbyshire servant who plans to marry and reports asking her mistress for a girl when none exists, only to reveal she cannot love the chimney sweep after seeing his face cleaned, ending in amusement over misconception and disillusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derbyshire
Bridget
Elevator Courtesy Sparks Incident In Tall City Building
A lawyer notices politeness delay as a woman enters an elevator. The car misses a passenger load and stalls between floors, trapping riders for about thirty minutes before the engineer reopens the shaft. The lawyer later reconsiders and remarks on the value of courtesy.
Terra Cotta Notes and Local Social Happenings
Terra Cotta reports Haying in full swing and a bumper crop in the area. Mrs J Sanderson is seriously ill with pneumonia with little hope of recovery. Mrs Stringer and pupil gave an excellent recital at the United Church. Mr Wellington Stokes of Toronto visited Terra Cotta for holidays. Terra Cotta reorganized Sunday School with new officers and teachers. John Sanderson dislocated his shoulder recently. Blythe from Glen Williams preached at the United Church. Residents attended the Orange celebration at Orangeville and enjoyed it. William Townsend and family are on the sick list with hopes for recovery. William Hunter and family visited Mr and Mrs B Little in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sanderson
Hayling
Stringer
Toronto
United Church
Wellington Stokes
John Sanderson
Blythe
Glenwilliams
Orangeville
Grand River Fishing Club estate transformed into summer home
Frederick Rife of Toronto purchased the Jas. Marks farm residence now renovated with interior re arrangement, new floors, porches, sunroom, and garden. A church service is planned next Sunday with a special offering for repairs. Royal Arch Masons and local lodges held a picnic at Blue Springs Park with a full sports program. A railway level crossing will be closed with a subway route and better approaches built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Rife
Toronto
Grafhd River Fishing Club
Jas. Marks
Canadian National Electric Railway
Rifo
United Church
Blue Springs Park
Ling
Funeral of John McPhail held in Winnipeg area
Funeral services were held Saturday for John McPhail who died in a Winnipeg hospital. The procession went from his mother's home to Everton Cemetery, with Rev John Little officiating. Community sympathy extended to his mother and family members Jean, Mrs James Eston Bruce and Ross. Wall bearers included Thog McCutcheon Thomas Mitchell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McPhail
Winnipeg
Man
Everton Cemetery
John Little
Jean
James
Eston
Bruce
Ross
Sask
Mockwood
North Battleford
McCutcheon
Thos
Mitchell
Harry Chambers
Wm. Robinson
Neil Lackie
McPhail
Mr. Stevens
Adlian Craig
Presbyter Dan
Robinson
Toronto
Harry’ Penl
Guelph
Everett E. le’ Vines
Niagnara Falla
Ont
Leonard Gardiner
Fred Croft
Kitchener
Fred Dredge
British Columbia
John Collins
Dublin exam promotions reveal mixed results at school
In Dublin the Juno promotion exam results list students advancing from several grade levels, including Sr IV and Jr I to Sr I, with names such as Walter Fryer, Lawrence Webster, Henry Kelly, Signa Webster, Beatrice Kelly, Viola Robertson, and Dorothy Frank. Some students were marked as missed but promoted on year’s work. teacher Murtha Orr notes the outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isi
Acheal Kelly
Walter Fryer
Wilmer
Lawrence Webster
Ilenry Kelly
Stewart
Ruddick
Whfred Wardle
Biy McPhederan
Jr IL
Hazel Waldie
Annie Black
Signa Webster
Beatrice Kelly
Viola Robertson
Willie Walidie
Ehner Ruddick
Mary Robertson
Dorothy Frank
You Bag Grammar You Bad A Family Quarrel Tale
A playful quarrel in a literary household features two young siblings arguing over language. The younger boy, unable to find suitable words, erupts with a make do insult and ends with the unique jab you bag grammar you. The scene captures childish wit and a tongue rooted in proper speech.
Presence at Highland Arms Hotel Inaudible Laughter
A tiny flaxen-haired atom sits in a puddle before the Highland Arms Hotel shouting with glee. A dignified figure in Hindustani pleads for restraint as the presence continues to wallow. A Morayshire house maid bursts in calling Sandy to rise from the scene on the hotel doorstep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Arms Hotel
Huzoor
Morayshire
Sandy
Thinning Apples Boosts Value and Color When Heavy Crops Occur
R.D. L. Bligh of the Dominion Experimental Farm Kentville explains thinning apples after the June drop improves grade percentages and prices. Thinning should leave one fruit per spur and remove defective fruit. experiments show higher No.1 and No.2 yields, better color, and profits to cover labor costs, with benefits including reduced branch breakage and redirected tree resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crimagn Beauty
Duchess
Wealtsy
Wagener
Baldwin
Ben Davis
Stark
Dominion Experimental Station
Kentville
Blenhein
R.D. L. Bligh
Dominion Experimental Farm
Spirit of love pervades Bishop Brooks talk
The bishop's gentleness to all hides his clear view of others faults. A friend teases about Brown writing his autobiography, and the bishop jokes before regretfully rebuking the rash question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philly Brooks
Brown
WT AND WISDOM When a woman looks happy in old clothes
A fragment noting that a smiling woman in secondhand dress may reveal acting instincts and the idea that the fair sex are natural performers. The line suggests a light social observation about appearances and talent.
Hem-Roid tablet promises quick pile relief
Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid claims to remove the underlying congestion in the lower bowel with a harmless tablet. The ad cites relief for thousands of pile sufferers and offers money back if no benefit, with E. J. Hassard as promoter and druggists selling the product nationwide with guarantee.
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Printing Review
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Chesley Enterprise
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James L. Ross
J. Davidson
Police Court News
W. J. Shampshire
Chapman
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Edmund Sanderson
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Monta- Buc Logan
Norman Logan
Hamilton
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Thomas Coole
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Evelyn Pearet
James McCaig
Qion
Lois Forestell
Eveline Lambert
Elsie Nelson
Lloyd Melltown
Il—Marjoria .McCaig
Orval Stone
Robbie Allan
John Forestell
M. McDonald
Bannockburn
A. G. Clarridge
Bnannockburn Women's Institute
Thelma Oswin
Nelsie McGhie
Olive Hudson Seeley
A. C. Stewart
Dublin
Invictus
Liberty! “Model
McLean
lcLean & Co
Pect Park
H. L. HarRison
Florence
Automati
Joey
Talbot Main Street
Nicol
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Car- D. Anderson
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