Marriages and Deaths From the Acton District
Notices of marriages and deaths dated June 1926 list unions in Erin Acton Guelph and surrounding areas. Entries include J R Coon and Lucy Eteanor, William Bessy and Myrtle Near, Mary Price and Angus McEachern, Edith Demmons and Herbert Swackhamer, plus obituaries for Nelson Root Rich Burling Martha Easton James Henderson Morley Ramshaw and a memorial for Mrs Andrew Dobbie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber-Coon
Toronto
R. J. Irwin
Lucy Eteanor
Ierman Coon
Elgin
Robt. . & Barber
Guelph
Fg Bessy
Erin
RE. Zimmerman
William B. Bessy
Hillsburg
Myrtle Viola
Harry. Near, McHachern-Price
St. George's Rectory
Georgetown
F. H. ‘Wase
Mary Wilhelmina
Robert Price
Acton
Angus McEachern
Archibald. McEachern
Swackhamer-Demmons
Church of Jesus Christ
Latter Day Saints
J' Shields
Edith ‘Gladys
John Demmons
Herbert Ralph Swackhamer
Hiram Swackhamer
Root
Une
Erin Township
Nelson H. Root
Burling
Kettleby
Rich Birling
Rachel Copeland
Easton
Appleby
Martha Culp
John Easton
Henderson
Maria Street
Jas. Henderson
Janet Smith
Street
Morley
Jas. Ramshaw
June 10 1926 Local Items From Acton Ontario
Brief notes from Acton Ontario recount farmers at OCAC picnic, June wedding aims, post and postage developments, daylight saving time in Hamilton, new bungalow near Church Street, weigh scales foundation, river and gaslighting observations, and summer tourist traffic. Includes remarks on safety and local scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario Agriculture College
Canada
Oc.a.c
Hamilton
J. B. Mackenzie
Church Street
Victoria Avenue
Omco
United States
Mexico
Mil
Young
Gore
Grand River
Enat
Ashstone Women's Institute
Mrr
Dos
K. Ruddell
Jean Cameron Smiths
Indies
Improvements at the Park Citizens Gather for Suggestions
A citizen meeting led by Chairman Parker discussed park improvements. Attendees urged organizations to appoint two members to join committees to propose changes and set a regular meeting night. The gathering aimed to secure broad approval and advance civic projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Parker Nave
Local sermons and honours mark week in Milton Acton and Guelph
Rev W M Mackay of Toronto preached in Knox Church with messages for children and young men. William Hackett won top honors at Victorian College Toronto. Milton held a Soldiers Memorial sod turning in Victoria Park with speeches by Mayor Irving and MP Dr R K Anderton. Rev Dr McGillivray elected moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. Poaching case ends with fine for William French of Guelph. magistrate notes trespass and fictitious name. Golden wedding anniversary celebrated by John Barber and Sarah Widloughby at Elmgrove Farm with family of 18 grandchildren and community honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Mackay
Knox Church
Toronto
Billy” Hackett
William Hackett
Charles Hackett
Tara
Acton
Col
John McCrae
Guelph
Milton’s
Victoria Park
Milton
Irving
R. K. Anderton
Canon Natstel
Sheriff Webster
Jawa
McGillivray
A. J. McGillivray
Presbyterian Church In Canada
D.D
A. S. Grant
D. T. L.r McKerrell
W. G. Brown
Red Deer
S. Banks Nelson
Hefamilton
McGillvray
EB. Wyllie
Ottawa
William French
Grand River Fishing Club
Nassagawega
J. A. Ramsay
French
William
McDonald
Glasgow
Glasgow Street
Chalmers
Church
J. A. Mackenzie
Ramsay
Chief Rao
Police Fouré
John Barber
Sarah Widloughby
I. B. Howard
Barber
Guelph Cemetery
Town and Country Anniversary Services in Limehouse Church
Anniversary services will be held at Limehouse United Church on Sunday morning and evening. Rev. L. Perrin of Hamilton will attend both services. On Monday evening an entertainment and tea meeting will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limehouse United Church
F.ev. L. Perrin
Hamilton
Quiet Acton wedding ties two families
Dan McIntyre bought the Acton homestead from his ill brother John and Miss Ollie Robinson of Kenilworth visited Mrs. Albert Smith. Myrtle Viola Near wed William E. Bessy of Hillsburg with Rev. J E Zimmerman officiating and Fern Brown at the organ. Only close friends attended and the couple planned a trip to Hamilton afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McIntyre
John
Acton
Ollie Robinson
Kenilworth
Albert Smith
Henry Near
Myrtle Viola
William E. Bessy
Hillsburg
J. E. Zimmerman
Fern Brown
United Church
Hamilton
Local notes from Whitby and Campbellville include honours
Miss Beatrice Currie of Campbellville tops Ontario Hospital Whitby graduating class, receiving a diploma after last Wednesday ceremony. In Christie's Kilns death occurred by self-inflicted gunshot. 38-year-old P zecca, Italian immigrant, left widow Jane and three children. Nassagawoya Township Sunday School Convention praised. officers and departments listed. next convention to be in St David's Campbellville. Other items report pneumonia illness for George Stokes Sr., and illnesses of Mrs. C A Darby and Mrs. Edward Fatt with brief travels and visits.
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Halton
Beatrice Currie
Campbellville
Ontario Hospital
Whitby
Currie
P. Zecca
Christie's Kilns
Christie Lime
Canada
Italy
Jane
Nassagawoya Township
Ebenezer Church
W. H. Burgess
C.A. Darby
T. H. Snyder
Sec.Treas
Mra
R. C. Measles
Nancy Mahon
J. Gordier
Young People's
Jean Flanders
Nelson Anderson
Home
D. Kingabury
Dundas
Edward Fatt
Knatchbull
Thomas Nightingale
Toronto
Halton Women’s Institute Holds Annual District Meeting
The Halton Country Women’s Institute held its annual district meeting at Trinity United Church Burlington with President Mrs. George Agnew presiding. Delegates from Ashgrove to Burlington attended as reports showed wide activity and education, public health, and historic research were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halton
Hornby
Burlington
Geo. Putman
Ontario
Palermo
Ashgrove
Birs
W. F. Inglehart
Toronto
Annie Gallagher
Women' A Institute
Cregan
Bumnby
Parminter
Acton
Geo. Atkins
Ble
A. G. Glazeridge
R. No. 2
Mirs
W. Merry
Etto
Police Court News Brampton Fines For Highway Act Violations
Police Court in Brampton processed about six speeding and reckless driving cases this week with fines from five to ten dollars plus costs. In a Monday sitting Judge H P Moore fined Pat Garrity and John McCarthy fifty dollars and costs each for violating the Ontario Temperance Act. Garrity admitted liquor possession after buying two gallons for fourteen dollars. the liquor, moonshine, was found and confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson S
Brampton
H. P. Moore
Pat Garrity
John McCarthy
Catedon
Garrity
McCarthy
Reevely
Fontrell
Local notes celebrate Luke Loree medical exam success and church events
RockWood reports Luke A Loree passing second year medical exams at Toronto University. Dr. McMillan led services at United Church with hymn singing. Next Sunday features anniversary church service conducted by Rev Griger with a banquet Monday. John Grey sang solo. Herb Dyer’s sister Mrs. Gray visited. updates on local residents and rain benefiting vegetation amid spring visuals. Two merchants refresh storefronts to attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luke A. Loree
James Loree
Eramosa
Toronto University
McMillan
United Church
RM. Griger
Chesley
Methodist Church
George Extence
Toronto
John Grey
Kincariine
Johnston Hewat
Simcoe
Trade School Offers to Train in Garage Work and Barbering
Many men sought to learn garage work and barbering. Hemphid Trade Schools, Ltd., at 163 King St W Toronto offers special arrangements to earn money while attending. call or write for particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hid Trade Schools, Ltd
King St W
Toronto
Tenders for Coal Ontario Dominion Buildings Ottawa
Sealed tenders addressed to the Purchasing Agent Department of Public Works Ottawa will be received until 12 o clock noon daylight saving Tuesday June 29 1926 for coal supply to the Dominion Buildings across Ontario including Ottawa. Forms and conditions available from G W Dawson and R Winter. Tenders must use department forms and comply with specifications. A deposit up to 10 percent may be required to secure fulfillment. By order S E O Brien Secretary Department of Public Works June 1 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Ottawa
Nis
Ofice
Dominion
Ontario
City of
G. W. Dawson
R. Winter
Victoria Street
Toronto
E. O'Brien
Rens
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Mes
Graham Lawson
Tourlain
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Quebec
Raney
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Police Court News
RockWood
Éseo
Willard Ave
Junction
Fred Coles
Corner Mill
Main Sts
F. Nicols & CO
Gard
Huttonville Park
The
BOB Wilson Kenny CO
Bob Wilson
Grace Bonnick
Leroy Kenny
Gertrude Corbett
G. L. Martin
Florist Grasshouse
Victoria Ave
Niagara’ S'Catharines
St.Cathnes - PeNiagars
Niagara Falls
Torgyta
Lnner
Walker House
Yonge Street
Port Dalhousie
Niagara Fajle
Upper Arch Bridge
Port Dalhouale
Se! Catharines
Merritton
Theresa
Welland Canala
Ania
Ratuntey
Canadian Nationae Electric Railways
McLean
McLean & Co
ONT
Acton United Church
the Kitchener Ladies’ Band
Children Lic
W. D. Talbot
Main Street
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