Memorial notices and obituaries from early years
DIED COLE At Akron Ohio on Sunday evening June 34 1921 Henry Cole in his 80th year. MCGREGOR At Brandon Manitoba on June 9 1081 Archibald McGregor aged 73. THORNTON At Christie Street Hospital Toronto on Friday June 13 1931 William Gordon Thornton aged 39 beloved husband of Grace Smith and eldest son of the late J H Thornton. WILES In loving memory of Mrs N B Wiles who passed away June 15 30. Ever remembered by Norman. CLARKE In loving memory of Adah Alicia Clarke who passed away June 17 1025 badly missed by husband and family.
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Cole
Akron
Ohio
Henry Cole
McGregor
Brandon
Manitoba
Archibald Mc
Gregor
Thornton
Christie Street
Toronto
William Gordon Thornton
Grace Smith
J. H. Thornton
Hillsburg
Georgetown
Wiles
N. B. 119
Acton News Notes From The Park And Parish
The newsletter reports daylight saving time starting tomorrow in Acton and notes the Park as a popular picnic and reunion spot. It covers church matters including Rev McCracken’s induction at Knox Church in Walkerton, remarks by Rev Yolmie, and the Presbytery’s welcome. Also mention of Dominion Day events, local exams, and planned Holy Week notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grelg
Chdtaworth
John A
Preubytory
Iev
McAvoy
Chesley
Wilson
Yalidey
McCracken
Knox
Relch
Tara
Ucla
J. Cg.yolmie
Southampton
Major Comlie
Dilys George
Fowern
John McCool
Frank Renato
Wey
Major Tolmio
Hey
Walkerton
W. Han
Rockwood
Knox Church
Walker
Elac
Frieds
AdaCracken
Hockwood
Knox Presbyterian Church
Acton Ochoo
Moory
Port Credit
Milton
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Great Britain
Denmark
Netherlands
Voland
Irish Free State
Belgium
Finland
France
Germany
Italy
Sweden
China
Egypt
Canada
Terry's White Liricts Defeat Tyler's Pickups In Five Inning Battle
In a rough five inning game Terry's White shirted squad edged Tyler's Pickups 6 to 6. CG Gibbons starred at catcher driving in runs, while Lambert struggled but closed strong in relief. A stoppage due to daylight limited action as White's team built late momentum before the umpire called the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrya White
Rewnge
Tyler
Gibbons
Lambert
Iowalaki
Tyleru
Ryler
Yorcy
Terry
Hodgina
V. Whitw
Ji McCeachie
Yumnaden
Dante
Joneu
White
Nicol
Nicol, Uz A. Weaver, of OC. Byrne, Rf: CG. Lambert
P. E. White
Niel
Weaver
Byrne
Mooney
Marka
Kowalatd
Marva
Dick McQuachto
CG. Gibbons
G. Mologale
Yevors
Caleb Puusles's Alpinno Farm Almanac Teaser
Caleb Pleanees adds notes on farm work for November and planning for next year. The fragment hints at heat and pay concerns, with advice to review past mistakes and improve future farming tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caleb Puusles
Alpinno
Letters to the Editor on relief funds and unemployed wages
A reader questions the use of government relief money for unemployment work and wonders how many signatories found jobs. The letter mocks council decisions, laments the silent city, and urges honoring the council with hymns and a commemorative inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Silent
Spadealdo
Lomehouse
Nico
Beave Fruit Punish and Summer Drinks
Old fashioned lemonade and orangeade emerge as top summer beverages. The guide suggests mixing orange juice with ginger ale for porch visits and offers quick treats like orange juice with vanilla ice cream or orange juice and ice cream soda for cooling refreshments.
Phenomenal Customer Dominates Liquor Board Notice
Police report a patron identified as Jo Russell Danning bought 210 quarts and 162 pints of beer, 7 quarts of spirits, and 12 quarts of wine between November 2 and January 31. His liquor permit was confiscated and later restored. Purchases since then total 04 quarts of beer per week, with a gallery under $28 weekly. Rest and sleep details imply extensive alcohol use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liquor Control Board
Russel Danning
Hacchus
Toronto ‘Telegram
Evolution of a city dine in to a restaurant chain
The piece traces how a simple wool packed shop with meat counters evolves as demand grows for sandwiches and seating. Customers seek a sit down area and elbow room, leading to a counter, then a fountain later, with tile floors and tables. With stools and improved decor, the store becomes a brightened one room establishment and gradually a restaurant chain forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Hyhis Waller
Devon
Reading on the education of children sparks a reply
A fragmentary dialogue shows a mother asking what book is being read about educating children and a child answering about bringing a pap properly, revealing a domestic conversational snippet with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Born
Farm Work for Canadian Boys at Norval Ontario
A notice seeking farm labor for boys aged 14 to 2 years with varying experience. Canadian farm experience accepted for annual placement. Wages start at 120.00 dollars per year, depending on age and experience. Apply at The Hotel, Norval, Ontario.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heridah
Neau Red
Automobile Insurance Special Policies For Careful Drivers
Insurance ad notes special policies covering all requirements with attractive rates for careful drivers and farm use. Encourages inquiry about these policies and emphasizes tailored auto coverage.
Girl Guide News Report On Contests And Plans
The bulletin describes a series of ticket sales for a concert with a chocolate prize for the right ticket, notes Bluebirds winning a chocolate prize, and outlines upcoming Guide Hall and patrol emblems contests with wooden homomner knives as prizes. It mentions a recent meeting at Comen and an upcoming enrolment meeting.
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Captain Belt
Bluebirds
Benella
Comen
Tenderfoot preacher finds road to wisdom on mountain trail
A city minister undertakes a twelve mile Sunday journey. He follows a rutted, signal marked path through creek beds and a mountain notch. A stray white rag signals danger and misleads him before he discovers the true lesson in patience and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeron
Tenderfoot
Hamoe
Mountain
Bob
Burel
Ife
Reading Habits and The Graft of Books
The piece laments limited time for reading and contrasts it with lofty mentor figures. It cites Oxford study regimens, thoughts of Miss Martineau and Comte, and attempts to quantify how deeply books imprint the mind. It ends by asking whether society truly reflects on its reading habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
Ucholara
Misa Mirtineau
Comte
Prederick W. Robertson
Plato
Thucydides
Sterne
Johnathan Edward
Hive
Rfan
Court Transcript Reveals Defense and Prosecution Questions
In the transcript the defense asks if anyone has questions before evidence is reviewed. The prosecutor notes two key points about the defendant's actions, asking whether the malt drink was bolted and how the defendant kept the rent out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kannan
Unclear Dialogue Recounts Household Banter
A fragment depicts a muffled exchange on dinner plans with Mr Brigging and a humorous insistence on help to move a sideboard. The terse rural tone suggests a domestic scene focused on chores and kinship without broader context.
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Biethe Es
McNie PS
Ee Line
Norman
Clarke
Adah Alicia Clarke
Jiusband
Walkarton
W. T. McCracken
Todal
Hulton
C. A. OG
Guelph
Acton
Acton ix
Acton Oddfellows
Sayn Acton
Erin
A. Mason
County Board of the Old People’s Home
Hrampton
Canadian Legion
Zone 13
Mother
Dad
Bhitisu Egg Market
Beave Fruit
Automobile
J. A. Smith
Lanny
Forsyth
Johnie Wattker
Johnay ‘Walker
B. D. Rachlin & Co
Starkman Block
Carroll's
GIRL
Guide News
Neakon
Wits Yustich
Ruest
McLean
Reguilar Ae
Marshall's
Princess
P. & G. Soap
McLean & Co
Mill Street
Acton, Ontario
Edgewood Park
Pallant’s
Pallant’s Clothing
Sid
the Pleer
Patterson’s
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