Council Meeting Deliberates Shoe Factory and Budgets
The council reviewed the fourteenth accounts including Power and Hydro works and labor charges. A takeover offer from the Bellance Shoe Co was discussed with Mr Gurley of Kitchener. officials preferred a new operator and potential future bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackenzies
Hollance
Bellance Company
Gurley
Acton
C. W. Deverell
Bui Street
Deversil
Mount Wens
Gray
Seutchlagey
Sons of
England
Irvisw
In Memoriam James Doherty Coleman
Obituary notices the death of James Doherty Coleman long time Sudbury resident and former CPR employee in Winnipes. He dies after illness and is survived by his wife and many relatives in Ottawa North Bay Montreal and Toronto. His lengthy public service included leadership roles and community involvement with the Conservative and Methodists, and he was known for his quiet disposition and faithful work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Doherty Coleman
Winnipes
J. J. Coleman
Sudbury
Canadian Pacific Hathway Company
Winnie
Ma Nessa
Coleman
Bls Wituw
Ax Aenuined
Ottawa
Chas
North Hay
Jamea Db, Jr
Acton
Coon
Montreal
Dalton
Nnea
Wipes
Eph
Jaavey
A. Lambert Duis
A. Tayyahert
Afdun Waresy
Toronto
Taurberly
Canadian Council of Agriculture
Whitpes
Elneri
Ute
Canadian National Institute For the Miind
Waymbert
Cherry Valley
Villaee Edward County
Kisethan Ao Uwee
Ninery
Mount Vorest
Iresoult
Wat
Molnar Murat
Mra. Lambertn
Larber Ware
Mount Pacest
Oddfellowa
Jeznee A. Lambert
Ilewie Dorigie
Holiday schedule and town notices from Acton
Local notes report Toronto Suburban Railway extending service toward London with extra Saturday trains from Acton to Toronto and return. Wellington County referendum enumerators named for temperance vote. Oakville bowlers visit Acton with no game arranged. new parish priest to serve Walkerton and Acton. future western extension plans for the Toronto line discussed in Guelph. 1910 picnic and local celebratory events with Acton groups and Partridge Challenge Cup results. a tragic accident in Toronto involving a child. Knox Church garden party with community events and local skits and music.
Rittenhouse Benefaction and Community School Legacy
A detailed account of the late Moses Franklin Rittenhouse of Chicago funding a rural Canadian school system at Vineland, including a modern school building, library, museum, park, and community hall. It notes the trust for perpetual maintenance, ties to the Government Turicultural Experimental Blaton, and local fruit farm prosperity. mentions education support and ongoing road improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Culp
Star
JM. Moyer
Vineland Bratton
Rittenhouse Rehoal
Adout Gardens
Victoria Tall and Park
Moses Franklin Mittenhouse
Chicago
Attenhouse
Lincoln County
Vineland Station
Jordan Harbor
West
Obd
Kame
All Country School
Viaita Hofrat
Schoal
Canada
Mand
Ius Walla
Porth
Uland
Women's Institute
C. A
Kittenhoum
Vineland
Hamilton
Niagara Falls
Lake Ontario
Rittenhouse
Hall
Wtc
A. H. Culp
Rittenhouse School
Turticultura Experimental
Culp
Acton Socials Bring Toronto Visitors Home for Holidays
A flurry of Acton residents hosted friends and relatives from Toronto and other cities during the holidays. Guests included Mrs. Wms. McNabb, Mina Jennie Matthowa, Mr. Jos. Kennedy, Rev. Harold Caryla, and many others visiting from Buffalo, Detroit, Sault Ste. Marie, and New York. Families gathered at homes on Brantford Road, Church Street, and local camps, while engagements and schooling news also appear among the cheerful seasonal notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Valley
Migs Litttas Shaw
Eldset
Mru
George Shaw
Damuncua
Wilcom Stockwy
Strum Alina
W. J. Stuckey
Acton
Mev
G. Lo Maugh
Arthur
Uridul
Mes Peart Bute
Viater
Hith Ming Nora
Potala
Bridae
Ha Ailk
County Ouaryling
Qurhughe
Hyttom
It Vaults
Church
Hep Eervices Ac Organiat
Jed Forbes
Milas Lo Gar
W. D.forbes
Ithe
Marjorie
Toronto
N. Forben
Church Street
George Caborns
Evelyn and
Irene
Rensselour
Bir
Mia
Wallan Wilson
Support the Veterans House-to-House Campaign Next Monday
Veterans plan to canvass city wards to secure funds for permanent quarters and materials. Captains will be assigned to walk door to door in each ward to urge residents to contribute and support the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Arcat
Cooney
Dh. O
Harwood Ny
W. Colca
Ward
Geo
Santa
Acton to Host Large Peace Celebration Parade
Veterans plan a two day peace celebration with a major parade featuring the Royal Grenadiers land and Hoy Heauty Hugte Band. Schoolchildren and veterans in uniform will participate along with entrants in fancy dress. Prizes for best decorated storefronts and best fancy dress. Admission to the park free for parade participants. Neighbors invited. evening program includes musical and comedic acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaura
Acton
Welock
Royal Grenadiers
Hoy Heauty’ Hugte
Prymiuen
Nealdenta
Thorn
Steck Donaldson
Harry Louder
Hoy Singer
Acton Heros Remembered In War Roll Of Honour
Fuss Dress honor roll lists Sergt Coleman and Capt Kenney returning from overseas while Capt Kennedy and Dugler Moors sacrifice in Flanders. Capt Lowry arrives home from Salonica and Egypt. Sgt Perry Watson and Sgt Owen Conley also return. Lieut A J O Neill from Georgetown arrives home. families celebrate multiple service members and a memorial service for Pte Francis Jume Masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Oversean
Kenney
Egypt
Kennedy
Dugler Moors
Flanders’ Fields
W. H. Lowry
Lowry
Guelph
Salonica
Toronto University No. 4 General Hospital
Owen Conley
France
John Gibbons
Main Street
Conley
Acton
Discovery
H.C
Ontario
Perry Watson
Niagara Falls
Hert
Watson
Lily
Adon
Toronto Star
A. J. O'Neill
O'Neill
Georgetown
RONA
England
Kheldon Moyer
DD. O. McGregor
Waterdown
Ann
Overseau
Princess Pats
General Miliary Hospital
Toranta
Pte
Wrancis Jumea Muauteru
Mra. Master
Charel Street
Toronto
John Mr. Martin
Hamilton
T. D. J. Bummer
Bartin Way
Ypres
Germany
Canada
United States
Martin Util
Hergt. J. Victor Coleman
Gergt. Coleman
Hoe
Cla. O. Matthews
Heatland
Frincaan
Sandostels Wan
Vielt Hia
Fridhda
Sirs
New Kingdesn
Alberta
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the Methodist Church
J. M. Mover
Muurker No
Rlc Avion
Caravle
Alec
Robinson
Moward Park Ave
Starkman
Min Street
Ean
Herold's Farme
Vrultland
Niagara District
Maxwell
Dominion
J. Bell
Lox
Hower Avenue
W. BE. Stewart
Baley
Chevrolet Motor Company
Oshawa
Halliday Company
Jackson Ht
Ont
W. H. Stewart
Actin
Moothoutat
HL 1
Moore
N Creek
Pre
Pinus Omnes
Warne
Lot
Ling
Lerin
Mina Switzer
Meadowvale
Ladlew Alfa
Methodiat Church
Weprow
Min
Was Mason
Hawuel
Henve- Meave
Ollke Ewe Ell
Wonderland Gooler
Qutalde
Auriday
Bislo Mereman
Monnett
Omody
Gaturday
Besput Hayawaka
Faul Frederick
R. L. Gregory
Fletcher
Gardner
D. E. Macdonald & Bros. Ltd
Wyndham, Macdonnel and
Carden Streets
Guelph, Ont
Reliance Shoe Co
Corncil
Bell and Gray
Treove
WYMRO
Hirao ( Mata) Co
Canadian General Electric Co
Factory Products, Ltd
Chamberlain Hookham Metory
OS Jas, Bymon
J.T Mackenzie
Marmilton
Alartin Galcoe
Samuel Brush
Hollman
W. J. Eld
G. Mrititehte
Ithtehie
G. W. Ritchie
Itabertaan
LO Acton Man Paras
Mackenzie
Itsardmore & Co
Municipal World
Hydra
Town Hall
Acton. Creamery Co
Acton Creamery Co
Willow Street
el’ Russell
Tunilaa
Vans
D. C. Russell
Mill Street - Acton, Ont
Memoriam
Haliday
Toronto Suburban Railway
Welington
Ferro Jiron
Nichol
Galnford Matefiens
Motheralm
Sacraments
Cal
Ttis
Hematreel Milton
Ilalton County
J. Su Howitt
Outa Wellington
Oakville
Banteras
Oakvilla
Milton
Joseph Church
Walkerton
Father Goodrow
Father Traynor
London
Gio
Itta
Kitchener
Stratford
Windsor
Samia
Mia Bennett
Lynn's Bush
Daly
Bennett
Marlo Mouwat
Eli
Minus Bennett
Fergus
Acton Lo Ly
Mim Street
Jey
Berus
Waw
Acton Orangemen
Alt Aide
Morgan
Hull
Orangeville
Thaly
Jack Kearns
Dr. Robertson
Elora
Arthu
Hug
Tate Hatuniay
Gar Don
Yao Uitkoe
Geupee
Pearson Avenus
Toponta
Uitle
McPherson
Denis
Wolern
Aternuin
Bluth
Knox Church
Hart
Brompton
James Waplin
Pout Credit
Mey
Pho Pantor
Son of Canada
M. F. Rittenhouse
Gervice
Dowmanvilla Bruteaman
Tie Wise Pass
Huw
Wenjor
A. James
Htaleamanta Journallam
Exe Welly
Uaa
Rer
Mra
John Cole
Chatham
Milas Wauttle Moora
Wms. McNabb
Auburn
Miax
Irene Conway
Delaware
Jos. Kennedy
Rod Lawn
Mina Jennie Matthowa
Mins Merta Padden
Charles EO Akina
Acton Frienda
Carson Williams
Sault Ste. Marie
Atr. W. Williame
Mra. Gurney
Wingham
Apent Hunday
Rebert Wallace
Mrs. AL. McCann
Minas Minnie Gibbons
Oas'Rle
Guy DuMald
Mr. and Sim. MacLeod
Miss Hawthorne
Min Florence Flynn
Buffalo, N. Y
Harold Caryla
The
Baptist
Rank McPherson
Fiis
Iain Toronto
Thomas Morris
Muriel
Master Donald
J. P. Scarrow
Allan Margaret Sipnnedy
Han
H. Brown
Mina Brown
Peter Saunders
Rockwoot
Mira
Payers
Sunway
Harold Anderson
Hutalo, N. Y
Spencer
Marex Vern Morbes and
Geddes
Saginaw, Mich
Hugh Akion
Bower Avenus
A Qquartette
Chumg
Joe Mynds
Toronty
Tom Bavage
Jack McNiven
Max Bell
Fajen Aliie
Afra
Wiff Drown
Mia Marcie Matthews
Min Marion Brown
Mins Maurcaret Vandusen
Haz
J. 3. Kennedy
W. I. Pollis
W. J. Gould
Austin Kelly
New York
H. Holmen
Austin
Ly Hin
Moses Jean Wilson
Marguerite Stewart
Ufa
Gower Wilaan Showuell
13Th Flottation C
Etreezen
Batur
Misson Allo
Mildred Matthews
Hanmer
Jasnes Llavill
Detroit
Gueuls
George Havill
Havill Lo
Galt
Wullveciky
Michigan’ Manor Magasine Unail
da Abpolptment Ag
Royal Grenadiens
Uae
Grand River
Cay Galt
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