Births Marriages and Deaths notices charged by item
DIED JOMUNETON At Stewarttown Tuesday July 0 101 Capt J Johnston aged 86 years 1 months Stewart At his late residence Wyndham Street Guelph Robert Stewart native of Hatton County aged ninety years In Memoriam WATERHOUSE In loving memory of my dear brother James Waterhouse who died In Acton July 16 1017 Quietly sleeping MR ALGER WORDEN In loving memory of our dear brother Hiram Hi Worden who died at 21 Powell Street Guelph July 17 1918 DROTHERS AND GISTEMH
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jomuneton
Stewarttown
J. Johnston
Stewart
Wyndham
Strest
Guelph
Robert Stewart
Hatton County
Waterhouse
James Waterhouse
Acton
MR Alger
Acton Free Press July 16 1918
Front page brief notes from Acton dated July 16 1918 cover local events and announcements. Includes short items on community gatherings and civic notices with names and places tied to Acton.
Vancouver Women Pledge to Uphold Food Laws During War
Editorial notes describe Vancouver women organizing a mass pledge to follow Canada Food Board rules and to curb wheat pork sugar and fats at home and in public meals. It cites penalties and police enforcement, plus wartime civic resolve and local Acton school exam results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
Canada Food Board
Canada Oode Board
Acton Candidates Pass Exams In Local School Run
The Acton School enjoyed high success with over seventy percent of its candidates passing with honors. Names include Helen Anderson Violet Davie Francnhurst Alice James and many more. several Acton residents and nearby schools also posted strong showing. Dorothy Cox of Oakville led county marks with Esther Starkman of Acton second and George Kennedy of Georgetown third. Certificates will be issued soon and provincial normal school results noted Alicia O’Brien placed second and Dora Harvey third in class standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Aflin Bonnatt
Acton School
Thia Wucees
Helen Anderson
Violet Davie Phancelhurst
Alice James J.C. Lindbay
Margaret McNans
Isamel Meniven
Sadra Melson
Martha Ort
Jack Robertson
Will Robertson
Jeshie Russell Eather Starkman
Qeonge Taylor Vearl Wallace May Wildgust Ful
Acton Centre
Edie Starkman
Sabra Nelson
McNabb
Dorothy Cox
Oakville
Esther Starkman
George Kennedy
Georgetown
Alicia O’brien
Mit
Dora Harvey
Ninetson Passed in Halton County Acton Students Named
Halton County candidates who wrote the lower school exam for Normal Schools and Education Faculties have passed. They must also pass Middle and Upper School exams for admission, with several Acton High School students listed and some farming employment certificates pending issuance after three months of farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Facultes of Education
Ll. H. Anderson
Go. Anderson
J. B. Carsert
EE. Dewarr
AL Grice
A. EL
Mowat J
Marshall AL L. Maxted
G. M. Proudd
G. A. Sinclair
M. Lyckott
C. W. Beeney
G. B.D. Wilson
J. KR. Waldig
M. OT. White Elk. Stewart
al. Oc
Acton
Clara B. Lantz
Jessie L Mowat
J. LE. Duff Wilson
Jack R. Waldie
Elsie K. Stewart
Obituary and provincial plans in brief
Obituary notes Capt Johnston of Stewarttown died at 35 after a long respected life including militia service in 1866 era battles. Interment at Greenwood Georgetown. Manitoba plans to raise wheat output by 6 million bushels in 1919 with promoters urging higher cultivation. Premater Lloyd George speaks on dominion self governance and imperial policy in a Canada Press dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captames Johnston
Capt. Johnston
Stewarttown
Baquealng
Fontain
Althyndiat Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Georgetown
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Premater Lloyd Gacrge
Town and Country Neighborhood News Brief
Rockwood Public School reports successful entrance candidates including M. Dodds, Harrie Chonera, Ve McAlear, Madelens Taylor and L. Oakes with honors noted. Rev. Mr. Jewitt becomes Methodist minister and impresses locally. Alderman W. W. Hiltz of Toronto sustains a broken right wrist after a ladder collapse while fruit picking at Grimaby on Mongay Inuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exanminatichea
Rockwood Public Hchool Bir
Oakes
Mr. Jewitt
Rarmona
Alderman
W. W. Hiltz
Toronto
Bla Farm
Grimaby
Mongaoy Inuit
Haying In General Sparks Local Farming Confidence
General farm activity rises as home crops look good. Residents report steady haying and fruiting, with many farmers considering new investments in machinery. Car traffic and local infrastructure updates, including a bridge replacement at Paul Kennedy's, appear amid a busy rural week. Local organizations enjoyed picnics and church events at Oakland Park, Wabansa Park, and nearby venues as Berry picking gains popularity. Veteran residents and visiting relatives add to a season of social and agricultural renewal. Sergeant John T. Kirby receives meritorious service recognition in the gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Warren
Bannockburn
Paul Kennedy
Burlington
Wabansa Park
Methodist Sunday Book
Oakland Park
G. T. Sneath
Hradford
Mra. T. Sneath
John T. Kirby
Local Visitors and Family News From Dalmafad and Area
Miss Jean Roszel of Dalmafad visits Mr. John Nickoll a. Lindsay Sutherland and Miss Mary Lindsay are in town for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. John Newton visit Mrs. Newtons parents in Brantford. Dr Sutherland and son Gordon visit Miss Mary Lindsay. Mim Danny Nickel of Toronto spent the weekend with Milas Hannah Newton. Mrs Clarke and children of Toronto visit Mrs I B Smith. Mrs EL Sneath and Miss Rhow of Toronto visit Mrs James Grant. Miss Stody Shaw spends holidays with sister Mrs G E Polkinghorne. Mrs Bert Price and children of Acton return home after a few days with friends here. Mrs Hoy Choate of Brampton returns home after a few days with her mother Mrs Jas McDowell. Mrs Kirkpatrick falls and breaks her right arm on Saturday evening. The old lady has the sympathy of the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Roszel
Dalmafad
John Nickoll
Lindsay Sutherland
Mary Lindsay
John Newton
Newton
Brantford
Sutherland
Gordon
Mim Danny Nickel
Toronto
Milas Hannah Neawton
Mra. Clarke
Jas. Mc. Dowell
Mra
Kirkpatrick
Iady
Community Notes From Crowson Area In July And Summer Visits
Mr. Fred Bassett hosted visitors including Oliver Green of Guelph and Harold Johnston of Galt. Miss Marjory Banks from Toronto called on Bassett, while Mrs. Nelaun Lambert of Acton spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Alex Cripps. Visitors also included Chenter McBain and Mary Murdock of Guelph at Graham’s, and Viola Moore of Guelph at Mrs McIntosh’s. An article highlights the beauty and fragrance of a local garden along with a mention of July activities at Erin village and Knox Church garden party in Acton. Local residents hosted relatives and Toronto friends at Heneybrook Farm, with W. N. Wilkinson covering farm work during the week and contributing to Toronto journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bassett
Toronto
Oliver Green
Guelph
Triestly
Harold Johnston
Galt
Cee
Graham
Mtnseo Glenora
Neswound
Viola Moore
John Hurnqide
Milas Dorothy
Mra. Crowson
Erin Village
Y Mion
Kathwon Millar
Httle
Sie Guelph
Abe
Heneybrook Farm
Mr. Wilkinson
Toronto World
Eporada
Wilkingto
Bho
Erin on the Twelfth Celebrate by Local Lodge Band
The Orange Lodge, with its band, observed Erin's Day on the Twelfth. A July 12 event featured local festivities and community participation, noting parade and celebrations with residents and families in attendance.
Nov Dr Thompson Preaches On Hour in Boston Church
A Nova Scotia item notes Dr J Thompson of Rochester preached at Boston Presbyterian Church Sunday with an evening sermon titled The Challenge of the Hour. The town reports cheerful harvests as berry pickers flock to patches from all directions and local road improvements progress along Stewarttown to Ordine hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Thompson
Rochester
Boston Presbyterian Church
George’ Michie
Stewarttown
Ordine Hall
Accond
M. Teusmer
Ann Harbor
Mich
Gardiner
Acton
Peter Gibbons
Noted Quiet Wedding Before Overseas Departure
An unannounced wedding took place at Niagara on the Lake last Thursday July 11. Mabel Margaret Aaguata daughter of Mr and Mrs John Early Campballville wed Gunner Harvey Bell Dredge son of Mr and Mrs Nathan Dredge from the township. The groom was called for service at Niagara Camp July 4 and warned for overseas July 10. the ceremony occurred quietly before his departure. Reverend J T Strachan officiated. The couple returned to the camp and the soldier-husband joined his corps on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara-on-the-Lake
Mabel Margaret Aaguata
John Early
Campballville
Gunner Harvey Bell Dredge
Nathan Dredge
Niagara Camp
J. T. Strachan
Niagara
Rainy Benefit Shelters Acton Institute Event
The Women’s Institute hosted a rainy Tuesday evening benefit at the Acton schoolhouse. Rev. Abbott opened with gratitude for the rain and led the crowd through a varied program by the Acton Community Orchestra and vocal soloists. Mr I J Kerr of Acton chaired the raffled bedspread auction, netting about 13 dollars for Red Cross work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Institute
Abbott
Rai
Acton Community Orchestra
Air
David Robertagn
Acton
I. J. Kerr
Red Cross
Erin Stanley Park Sees Busy Cottage Era and Reopening
Erin Stanley Park hosts a full cottage season with many guests. Erin Public Library reopened Saturday in Mr. Clare Hamilton's new store. Misa L. Conboy leaves on extended visit to friends in Saskatchewan. Rev. HL Fowlie of Collingwood leads Rev. J. Lindsay's Workers during his vacation. A Tuesday garden party by Anglican Church ladies at Stanley Park raises $108. The School Board hires two new teachers to fill recent resignations: Miss Meldtechnile of Toronto and Miss Ruth Hull of Erin. An Orange demonstration on the Twelfth draws about 7,000. twenty judges preside in the procession. Speakers include Ruys White, FromeW, Atkins n of Hunn, Mrs. McKeowna M P for Dufferin, A. K. McKittrick, J. HR Willis, S. Charters MOP of Brampton, and Edward W. Burns of Ortiz Credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Clare Hamilton
Misa L. Conboy
Sankatchewan
HL Fowlie
Collingwood
J. Lindsay
Ladies of the Anglican Church
Stanley Park
Niasea McBride
Kerr
Meldtechnile
Toronto
Mise Ruth Hull
Ruys, White
Alton
Scott
Hillaburg
Fromew
Hrampton
Atkinson
Hunn
Mrsare C
McKeowna
Dufferin
A. K. McKittrick
The
Orangeville Banner
J. HR Willis
8. Charters, Mop
Edward W. Burns
Ort Credit
Milton area notes and civic updates with visits and events
Milton topics include a serious operation at Guelph General Hospital and the mayor with council securing agents to trade in government mail at fixed prices. The Dik family resumed visits from Misses Dik in Hulltimore and Mrs Hematreat from Winnipeg arrived for her mother's illness. Morrison family guests from New York stayed with Mr and Mrs Own. A proclamation marks Milton holiday on the fourth. Victoria Park hosts athletic events. Arthur McDuffe returns to Vancouver with Mrs Wish and Miss Currie Wilson for the summer. Latue leaves Milton’s Preston agency for a bank post in Buenos Aires. A Congregational meeting welcomes the new pastor and family. Mr and Mrs Calloway report daughters in Canada near Prince to the bombing scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. CG. McNabb
Guelph General
Lio
Moasra
Duck & Morley
W. J. Dick
Dik
Huultimiore
Wrank Hematreat
Winaiped
J. W,lain
Mra. Morrison
Vega
New York City
Mra
Earl
Milton
Huenon Aires
Champion
Tanly
C. J. Calloway
Nuralar Sltern
Evelyn
Ruby Clatloway
Ene Eral Hougphal
Catat of
Prince
Mun Alrmnen
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Kirtha
Jbc
Acton Free Press
Benjamin Franklin
Canada
Montreal
Fleury Moupiat
Franklin
America
Philadelphia
Lyman B. Jackes
Mfesplat
Ben-jamin Franklin
Mesplat
Montreal Gazette
Wilson
Russia
Wad
Acton Public School
Atx High
Hehoola
Acton High
Halfos
Dua
Hia
Taf
Aldy
Qhulr
Idam
Beswick
May Carnochan
Elsie Lappan
Jessid Mann Charler
Symon
Elizabeth Watkins
Dublin
Mino McClung
Beatrich McIsaac
Honora
Mary Gibbons
Greta Stewart
Nellie Stewart
Nannagaweya
Miss McKinlay
Edna Bell Mary JO Annie McCaw
Mildred Norrises
Schonl
Nanaagaweya
Christina Henderson
Nora Smith
Ninetson
Town and
Fros Preas
Ospringe
Hayley
Reno Bvaugh
Mack
Mira. Watson
Pearl
Laura
David Ryder
Macdonald
Macchenter
N. Y
Aodru
Joseph Stewart
James McLean
Herbert Kirkwood
John Aickens
Mins McDonald
Edny McCutcheon
Lilian McKeown
Miau
Margaret Cook
Clifton
Aitkens
Limehouse
Boraktown
Water Street
Are
W. McLeod
Orange Lodge
J. H. Mackengle
J. It Nixon
New York
Herald
Ming
Minas Kathleen Albbons
Hamilton
Heardmore
Behool
Bilua Heatrice Messang
Henergy
Miasex
Greta Btlawart
Nelle Atawart
Speyside
Oxford
Saxony
Acton Creamery
Wil Bo
Hubert Alan
Donald Waildic
W. J. Scott
Willow Street
Coningssy
Shaw's Business Schools
W. H. Shaw
Starkman
Mill Street
Harold Wiles
Iveyetter College
Guelph Business College Herald
Quelph, Ont
the Merchants Bank
Monacton Eeange
L. B. Shorey
Cw. Grandy
Pugsley, Dingman & Co., Limited
the Methodist Church
Actonm
Willow
Suaim
Tomo
Mertiass
ALIS
A. Me Avissite
MIM Mtreat
Ion Caveys
Fing
Zane
ROX
P.O
Fea
Nassagaweya
Ontario
Natisaguweya
Remutau
Joan Marsilall
John Aitkens
Das
Kirkwood, Clark
Roy Hindley
Bad Englade
Leet
Anne Marah
Dustin Paurnam
Vejesians
R. L. Gregory
Bellabie
War Gardena
Hecure & Paylni
Ubepal Eauumlantor Linperdenres
Pecenary
Stone & Wellington
Highlands
Algonquin
Paito Muskoka
Lakes
H. S. Holmes
Agent Acton
Phom
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