Multiple Obituaries and Notices From 1923 District Records
Several brief notices record deaths and weddings in May and June 1923. William Swackhamper dies at his Palermo residence in his 70th year. A William Mair is noted at Oxford Hospital. Martha McCartney and Gilbert McArtinus are listed for engagements or family events. Jane Homerville Kennedy is noted as a widow in her 60s, with dates and localities indicating a small community tally of obituaries and kinship notices.
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Hwackhambi
Palermo
William Swackhamper
Hlash
Oxford
June 7 1923 Brief Local Items from Acton
Rapid growth and June as the finest month are noted. Rainbows appear after thunderstorms. Nomination day for the provincial election is next Thursday. Wool and hay crops advance with prices cited. Rev Chisholm added names to Acton Slats, and local construction extends water mains. Premier Drury to address Milton and Brookville meetings. Dogs spoil gardens. water tank at Frederick Street remains open. Kings Birthday observed with bank and school closures. Flowers and June scenery praised, Caretaker Anderson enhances front windows.
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Inser
Forest
Orchard
Werden
Council of the Corporation of the Village of
Acton
Victoria Avenue
Brock Street
Toronto
Toronto Suburban Railway
Mill Street
Cameron Street
Lot 14
Local News items mix weather, sport and town notes
Camp Niagara plans and local exploits fill this page with reports of Mervin Kennedy and others at the Niagara camp, heavy thunder damage in Brampton, a chimney collapse near Howeman, Milton ministers in sports, anglers near Campbellville, and Dr. Beatty expanding his farm. A warning on nude swimming near Fairy Lake bridges and a note on Trooper Mulloy becoming a lawyer close the rural bulletin.
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Niagara
Mervin Kennedy
Blanqueta
Eent
Brampton
Huntley
Election results in Ontario contests through the years
A summary of historical Ontario election results with party tallies including Liberals, Conservatives, Reformers, Independents, and third parties across multiple years such as 1867 1871 1878 1883 1896 1906 and 1920s, noting fluctuating majorities and alliances among Liberals and Conservatives. The OCR text presents numerous spelling errors and garbled party names.
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Ontario
Fifty Fourth Annual Baptist Convention at Guelph
The Guelph gathering of the Baptist Church held a three day convention with a Pacific session. Prominent speakers from Stratford Onk Indiab and Toronto addressed topics on pastoral and lay leadership, sanctification, faith in God, and practical Christian work. The program included addresses by Rev E J Vaines and Rev W W McMaster with a strong emphasis on youth and mission work.
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Quelph
Mir
A. J. Chambers
Stratford
Macaulsy
Tov
Irvine
Mena
Rey. HG. Smith
India
H. McDermiid
Stratlyn
E. J. Vaines
Freaston
Llow
Benj. Goodford
College Eirect
Toronto
Misalon
James ,Streat Church
Mamitton
W. W. McMaster
Xuld
Thog. McGillicuddy
Goda Jewels
Young People’s Union
Benjamin Good- Nelda
Tordante
Mr. Howard
Acton
Ontario Disciples Meet in Guelph Delegates From Across Province
Delegates from Windsor London St Thomas and Toronto attend the Ontario Disciples of Christ annual convention in Guelph during a three day gathering focused on missionary work. Speakers include Marion Stevenson Travellers Harvigen John Romig and Tubon Hutchart with a Women’s Missions Society session led by Emma Ennis. Reports note growth in auxiliaries children’s programs and a strong 1904 to 1924 jubilee plan aiming to raise funds for missions.
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Ontario
Ontario Disciples of Christ
Guelph
Ontario Co-opernon
Windsor
Aisa Emma
Ennis
Bracebridge
Scoul
Ebigapur
India
Komig
Sho
Brothers’ Hood
Canada
Tote
Amos
Towell
United States
Ftte
Fpe Missions
Farewell to Neil McDonald at Sale Leather Tannery
A large gathering of Sale Leather Tannery employees met at Oddfellows Hall on Friday evening to bid farewell to former manager Neil McDonald and thank him for years of service to Bournt mor & Cas. W J Gould chaired the event, gifts were presented, foremen spoke of regret, and musical numbers plus songs closed the evening with Auld Lang Syne and For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.
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Sale Leather Tannery
Oddfellows Hall
Neill McDonald
W. J. Gould
Finn
Hnk
Uxen
Mor & Cas
McDonald
J. W. Precious
A. Rucnan
Kl, Kennedy
D. McTavise
John Precious
B. Kennedy
Roger
George Murray
James Mackie
James Dobbie
Duncan McTavish
Thos
Oibbens
Br. J
Harry Rigby
Alex. Shand
Messra Robt
Neatley
R. Preston
Harry Nighy
Bava
Local Social Notes Include Visits and Funeral Attends
Toronto residents Mr. William Craig and Mrs Roberta attended a funeral and visited friends here last week. Miss Hilda Proud, returning from Eden Mills and Toronto, went back to Helfrew. Mr. C C Montgomery of Toronto spoke on his Orient tour. A town hall concert last week drew a large crowd under Jank Quill and M Martin. Several visitors from Galt Guelph Acton and Toronto noted in homes of local families.
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Eis West
Wm. Craig
Toronto
Roberta
Hilda Proud
Elethanthe
Eden Milla
Helfrew
Montgomery
Udp
Jank Quill
Stockwood
Air
IL Martin
MacDougall
Mra
AlacDougall
Carmph
John Dyat
Mudaw
Galt
W. J. Taylor
Guelph
A. Anderson
John Harr
Acton
Hoberts
T. My Webb
Annie Lurrowa
Neighborhood Newe Town and Country News Item
Mr Matthew McCutcheon was brought home from Guatot list wook in critical condition. A separate report notes Thomas Hurgemss fell from a ccafold at the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph Monday morning, breaking his neck after a twenty foot drop onto concrete.
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Matthew McCutcheon
Guatot
Hatuniay
Hunitay
Thomas Hurgemss
Ontario Reformatory
Guelph
Fragmented attendance report lists numerous names and percentages
A damaged OCR style record lists many individuals with percentages next to names such as Rosa Kalear Coccllla Dingwun and Liaste Kally. The text includes varied initials and titles, with values like 78 percent and 76 percent, and ends with mentions of perfect attendance denoted by a symbol.
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Erin
Mayty
Glaaw IV
Entrancea Toate
Foomis Noble
Rosa Kalear
Coccllla Dingwun
Liaste Kally
Earl Foster
Florence Foater
Thiyn Boyd
Pat Kally
Cinan HL
Swan Cree
Hutward Duggan
Wu Hhuntle
Tunh. Montor
David Swackhamor
Jr. II
Daley Foster
Edith Runagll
Henry Katty
Kazel Furey
Primor
L—Louleo’ H
Wedding at St Alban's Acton Ends in Toronto Groom
A very pretty wedding took place at St Alban's Church Acton with Miss Florence Nightingale as maid of honor and Miss Colena Campbell among guests. The bride became the wife of Mr Norman Weber of Toronto, the ceremony was by Rev H G I Haugh, and a luncheon followed at the bride's home. The couple plan a brief honeymoon visiting Niagara Detroit and California before settling in Toronto.
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Fremler Drury
Brook v
St. Alban'’s Church
Acton
Florence Nightingale
Homer Noll
Toronto
Bunny
Ruesta
Niagara
Detroit
California
Mir. K. McKinney
Wingham
National Depot
J. Fitznimmoans
Duncan
Sharp Sim
James Ehary
Kmissen Mary
Colona Sharp
Violet Campbell
May Hussek
Emc Nickell
Colena Campbell
Mina Lottla Fletcher
Durham
Mra. Nickell
Mine Campbell
Misa Trout
Mia
W. Stump Jott
London Military Hospital
Georgetown Conservative candidate wins in Georgetown race
The Conservative candidate George Hilliner led a well attended rally in Georgetown on Monday, despite showers. Arthur Molghan and Hon. Q. H. Ver wuson spoke. Hillmer defended his campaign, and讨论 noted the party’s temperance stance amid local politics.
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George Hilliner
Georgetown
Arthur Molghan
Q.H. Verwuson
Verguson
Halton
Oakville
Drury
Simcoe
Hillmer
Conservative
Leslie's Pupila Standings Digest Month Buy nt
A fragmented list of names and roles appears as a standings snippet. The text mentions Erin, McKeown, McCalg, McCutchens, Nield, Elva Johnston, Florence Johnston, Thomas Alan, Arthur, Kathleen McKeown, McArthur, Viela Allan, Mary McCal, Willie Johnston, Calvin Aitken, Ubu McQuatchon, Thyry Blane, Anni Aitken, Elaine Nathan, and teachers. It reads as a roster or roll call rather than a full report.
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Erin
Itay McKeown
Marahuilt McCalg
Marjorly McCutchens
Marjoris Nield
Elva Johnston
Blorence Jolnathn
Thoms Alani
Arthur
Kathleen Mckeown
Meatar McArthur
Viela Allan
Mud
Willie Johnston
Calvin Aitken
Je Ubu McQutchaon
Thyry Blane
Anni Aitken
Garden Lowtie
Mary McCaly
Elain Nathan
Pieliners
Mule
Afettaly
Hvellne
Tamubrt
Lieyd
Adit
Trustees Probe School Window Breakings and Damages
The Trustees investigated acts of vandalism at the school including broken windows and other damage. Several rooms were affected as the effort to cause harm appeared malicious. Nearby, highway work and travel days brought visitors and social events. Local residents recall a week of community activity with a Missionary Society concert and hopes for more such entertainment in the future.
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Bean
Mian
V. OM. Sheppard
Htfuttard
Mipn Hagel Howard
Lynden
Winv Marshall
Wilph
Migsod Olive
Edwink
Toronto
Hunday
Community Mall
Women'sn Missionary Society
Acton Boys Scored On By Milton In League Game
Milton defeats Acton 10 to 2 in a Saturday afternoon league game. Acton never led, Gibbons started for Acton while Milton’s Bomney pitched. Burlington beat Campbellville 10 to 1. Bronte lost to Georgetown 3 to 0. next weekend Bronte hosts Burlington and Campbellville visits Georgetown. League standings show Burlington 3-1, Bronte 1-1, Georgetown 1-1, Acton 0-2.
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Acton
Milton
Gibbons
Soluhman
Bomney
Dickex
Burlington
Campbellville
Georgetown
Bronta
Bronte
Quorgétown
Readable notes on local health and moves in Eden and Terra Cotta
Ward reports the sudden death of Mr. and Mrs. Townsend of Eden Manitoba previously of Terry Cotta. Miss Hilda Haines of Toronto and her parents plan to run a boarding home. Mei Pare, Tr Ear, and Mrs H Ellwood recoveries from skin cancer and appendicitis. Mrs Hayward returns home improved from Quelph. Mr Lusty family relocates to Terra Cotta. J A McKane afflicted with influenza. Maying expected as a busy time with a bumper crop anticipated.
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Ward
Daniel Townsend
Eden
Man
Terry Cotta
Hilda Haines
Toronto
Singly
Te Deck Yard
Mei Pare
Trear
Brin
Mra. H. Ellwood
Hayward
Quelph
Lusty
Htowart
Terra Cotta
Mire
J. A. MecKane
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Targa M. Buck
Grernaword
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Huuiay
Edward J. Creemword
Ngid &O Yrum
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Acton Free Press
Barbour
Chisholm
Alex. Cripps
Victor Watson
Frederick Street
Township Hall
Brookville
Brennan Co
Hamilton
Elora
Anderson
Willow Street
Mackay
Onxiofia
Kev
Dole
Canon Nate
Violata
Peru
Habo
Beatty
Henry A Beatty
C.F. T
Henry Bayer
Willoughby Farm
Fairy Lake Bridges
Atresta
MacRae
I B. Cochrans
College Street Presbyterian Church
Raney
Georgian Bay
Mount Forest
Trooper Mulloy
Ontario Law School
L. Mulloy
Lisut
Lome
W. R. Mulloy
Transvaal
Royal Military College
Hingston
Ap Aotlys
Iroquoia
Mulloy
Moorecroft
Udo
Liberala
Patrons of Industry
P.P. AL
Patrons
Liberale
Jay
Labor
Jord —Conservation
Ind Lbergl
United Farmera of Libergis
Laver
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Labarals
Baptist Convention At
Neil McDonald
Foraman
Sale Leather
Eden Mills
Dublin
Woodside School
Nasbagaweva
Rockwood
Pienic
Fergueon
Col Mutile
Nockwood
Ave
Innes By & Core
Hockwood
Ouelph
King Wa
Doutor
Tnyland
Goung
Bud
Leslie
Limehouse
Milton Trouncea Acton
Milton Laat
Lowt
C. Burtington
Patton
Hrante
Kilwinning
Jock Wit
Arthus
Mare
Neil GH
Liehn &, Honk
Prope
Corporation OF the
SP Acton
M.N. Farmer
Ludlow
Salle
Molly
Theo
Tony
Scynuk
Baptist Church
Gome
the Royal Ladies
Speight’s Old
Stand Mill Street
Nelson
Nailson
V. Rumley
Acton, Ontario
McLean & Co
Deltor
Acton, Ont
Royal Clothing & Gent
AL Brown
West-End
W. J. Patterson
Main Streets
Ont
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Township of
Stanley Park
Thiias
HYRAR
von. W. E. Raney
East Wellington
Manning Doherty
M. E. Laws
Bret McKinnon
Faminaties
Wallach Young
Treasur
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