Toronto Orange Lodge Visits Acton Fraternal Tour
One hundred or more members of Swansea Victory No 2761 and No Surrender No 430 visited Acton L O L 476 by special cars on the CN. A welcome at the Town Hall was given by J. P. Scarrow. Entertainment by No Surrender Lodge followed with performances by Mrs Campbell Mrs McLean Mr Aveling Mr Smelling and accompanist Mrs Hibbert. Speeches praised fraternal ties among Ontario lodges and the gathering concluded with dancing and refreshments. the visit was hailed as one of the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swansea Victory &.Q.L
L. O
Acton
Sigtér
Ontario West
AV. Morris
W. M
J. Noon
W. M. Swanadk
W. Watson
D.d-M
Toronto Junction
O ‘Hort
Seprrow
BORN HOLMES AND DOBBIE MARRIAGE NOTED IN ODD LINES
Births and marriages listed from Acton and Kitchener locations include Freak EB Holmes and Gertrude Dobbie weds Orden Miller with church ceremony noted in Zion Evangelical Church records. Also Margret Gowdy widow of ex mayor Thomas Gowdy of Guelph listed in a 1925 notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobbie
Zion _Evan
Kitchener
Rev. B
Schrader
Gertrude Dobbie
Acton
Orden Miller
Elmira
Brief Local Items and Spring News From Town
Town notes urge planting trees this spring and announce maple sugaring steps. Rosy weather with a 64 degree day spurs optimism. Notices remind renewals for subscriptions and town programs, plus reports on water rates and garden planning.
Junior Farmers Live Stock Judging at Halton
Halton's annual junior farmers live stock judging event drew thirty three competitors on a Friday in March. Prizes went to Shorthorn heifer Hector Worland Campbellville and Yorkshire and Oxford sows donated by local breeders. competition featured judges including R S Brevenson J A Carroll J E Whitelock and others. The event highlighted breeding stock distribution and the Halton Pig Breeding Club plans and purchases to improve farm stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
McCann, Bros
Milton
R. R
Holfer
Hector
Woraford
Campbellville
R. BR
Yorkshire
Robert Croft
Rockwood
Frank Brown
Norval
Frank Stark
Branley
Hampshire
J. E. Brethour
R HO Harding
Ewes
J. Gardhouse
R. R. Fleming
Wildman
Halton
Agriaul
Sainian Farmars
Halton County
Pigg
Tome
Juror's Duty Allegedly Declared By Chicago Lawyer
A Chicago lawyer recounts a trial where jurors were urged to be fair yet skeptical. The juror in question asserted he would not simply follow lawyers or the judge, but would judge the defendant himself, declaring that the man must have done something to be on trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Widow and lawyers in Edinburgh property dispute stirs local attention
Fragmentary notes describe a property issue involving a widow and lawyers in Edinburgh. The text hints at disputes over ownership and duty among local figures, referencing London and a person named Sanders. The garbled wording suggests a historical newspaper snippet about a legal wrangle and property claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Sanders
London
Acton and Waterloo Poised for Spring Developments
The piece notes spring approaching with sap rising and streams waking, mentions Acton considering another law office and Waterloo voters to decide on a tax exemption for Quality Glove Company’s new 15000 dollar factory, with company reps visiting Ryder & Mowat Glove. It also cites horticultural efforts to beautify Brampton, and local sightings including a robin at Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Bogota
Waterloo
Quality Glove Company
Acton Tast
Ryder & Mowat Glove Company
Acton Lawn Tennis Charity Committee Holds Annual Meeting
The Acton Lawn Tennis Charity Data Committee met at the Municipal Offices on Wednesday evening. Reports mention potential improvements to Acton Town station and several local events including a cake contest won by Miss Lomas and a successful whist drive by Acton Central girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Lawn
Linun
Acton, Hospital
Miss Lomas
Hale Gardens
Acton Central Dld
Kr Biday
Acton Town
Futre
Thomas “Byrant
Priory Road
Aston
Acton
O.dummons
Annie Yatey
Priory Roads
Acton Education
National Society For ‘the Prevention of Cruelty
Acton Chamber of Commerce
Broyne- Han
Indies
House of Commons
Harry Brittain
M. Py
Stoke Newington
Connaught
Barnes
Acheme
Kendgay
Florence Martin
Fred Green
Beaumont-road
Acton Green
Annie Batt
Batt
Martin
Acton Vale
Fred W. Harbuch
Summerland Avenue
Way
al .Saints
South Acton
Faraday Road
Royal.Society of Painter- Etchers and Engravers
Tha
Poll
Mall East
Acton‘Pariah
Thomas Hubert Leabrook
Drayton
Avenue
West Ealing
Migs
Annie Pound
R Pound
Park Road
Or ‘Tueadey
P. For
West Leyan. Church
Charles Brackley
Palmeraton-road
Hig
Brackley
Acton Conservative Party
Dal
Charles Edwin Coe
St. ‘Ann's Road
Notting Hill
Aston Vate
Acton Piro
Vale
Bromyard Avenue
Igmatha
Raparka
Waa
Fragmented Portrait of a Woman in Mixed Metaphor
The text presents a garbled, stylized sketch of a woman described as angelic yet demonized in fiction. It alternates between fear and aggression, portraying reactions from screaming at a cockroach to striking a husband with a teapot. The tone hints at traditional gender anxieties and contradictory traits.
Town and Country Neighborhood News Briefs
Miss Violet Smith returns home from Ouhawa to Viale the Tolless. Mrs W J Hall of Acton visits with her mother Mrs Rachel Scott. Richard Marshall and James O Neill travel to Guelph for Mrs Thomas Gowdy’s funeral. Councillor Gowdy endures bereavement after his mother Mrs Thomas Gowdy passes in Guelph. Presbyterian Union election underway with March ballots and two week voting window at multiple locations. Bridge re timbering near the pond and the electric railway nearly finished. Douglas Gowdy returns from Knox College for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hall
Acton
Thomas
Misa E. Mino
Wm.' Gowdy
Knox College
Oakville Seeks Stock To Form Marlatt & Armstrong Successor
An effort to organize a new company to follow the Marlatt & Armstrong venture aims to raise 30000 dollars from Oakville citizens. A Lions Club branch is planned, with aims of loyalty, integrity, and new ideals free of vice, guided by the Golden Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlatt & Armstrong
Kannoth-Marlatt
Oakville
New
J. L. ‘Barnes
Lion’s Club
Oakvile
Toronto- Hamilton
Schles
L. C
Sev
Daveord
W. BH. Byana
B. BP. Walsh
Lorne ‘Lyons
A. Kemp
Rockwood notices and social items lighten dull times
Local bulletin from Rockwood reports a cutter upset on the Everton road injuring Miss Irene Black with a broken collarbone while Mrs William Black and Miss Black recover. It notes Mr A C Patterson selling the Ford garage to J Watson and moving to Stratford, Miss Jean Torrance taking a new post in Birrcoe, and various church society socials. Other notes mention farming, housing changes, and a concert by the Rochester American Opera Company in Guelph with a wide range of songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William, Black
Irene
Everton
Lasteek
Miss Black
A. C. Patterson
Ford
J Watson
Stratford
Jean Torrance
Snow Shoe Club
J. F. Carson
Leonard Gardiner
O.A.C
Guelph
Wilson Gardiner
Mimilco
August Young
Jago Foundation
Robert B. Sewell
Rochester’ American Opera
St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church
Crewboons Corners Local Notes on Residents
Mr Harry MacDonnald moved from Nussagiaweya to Hum Murs roy a farm. George Graham reports Dorothy Burnalde with a sprained ankle. Dorothy returned from Guelph for a visit.
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Harry’ MacDonnald Fig
Nussagiaweya
Hum Murs Roy
Erin
George
Graham
Dorothy
Burnalde
Guelph
Acton
Honor Roll at Pubin School Highlighted Students
The reported honor roll lists pupils from Pubin School for the past month. Notable names include Margaret Waldie and Lawrence Webster with several seniors and juniors such as Wilfred Waldie and Hazel Waldie, plus teachers like M. Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pubin
Margaret Waldie
Minow
Br. Howard” ‘Webster
Lawrence Webster
Lonry Kelly
W—Stewart
Ruddick
Wilfred Waldie
Bully McPhederan
Wilmer Fryer
Walter Fryer
Rachel Kelly
Annie Blaci
Signa Webster
Hazel Waldte
Local Notes From the McPhail Estate and Nearby Visits
Mr Herb Tarzwell has rented the McPhail estate farm. Harold Aitkens has gone to Hampton to take an equalization. Miss Edlu Luitch of Guelph nurses Mr David Robertson who is recovering. Mr B McKinnon has returned home after a visit with friends in Kitchenen. Miss Z Lucy Usherwood arrived home from Palmerston after holidays with Mr and Mrs E Awrey.
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Herb. Tarzwell
Forse
McPhail
Harold Aitkens
Fampton
Edlu Luitch
Guelph
Daivid, Robertson
B. “McKinnon
Kitchenen
Mias
Lucy Usherwood
Palmerston
E. Awrey
Nassagaweya Welcomes Rev Archer as Rector of Thorold
Port Dalhousie clergyman Rev W I Archer is named rector of Thorold, with past roles at St George's Lowville and St John's Nassagaweya and service as a WWI padre. Nassagaweya school report for February lists students in Class IV including MacGregor Storey Wallace Fatt, and primer pupil Catherine Anderson with teacher noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Il. Archer
Port Dalhousie
Thorold
St. George's Church
Lowville
St. John's Church
Nassagaweya
Mabel ‘MacGregor
Melvin Storey
Alex Wallace
Chgrlie Fatt
Kenneth Wallace
Wille Kee
Malcolm Moffatt
Anna —MacGregor
Wilma Storey
George Wallace
Marion Anderson
Ray Thompson
Catherine Anderson
Wilfred Brownlow
Leonard Brownlow
Charlie Henderson
Lydia Whitfield
Leslie's School Report for November 8
The report lists students by class and name for Leslie's School for November 8. Class V includes Marjore Reid Elva Johnaton Florence Johnaton Layla Forstell Viola Allan Maud McCraig Kathleen McKeown Hector McArthur Ilda Cripps. Class Jr V was led by Joseph Forstell and Wil liam Johnston with Calvin Aitkin Lawrence Forstell. Class III Jr includes Gordon Lealie Lulu McCutcheon Tammy Coolp Base Foratgll Annie Aitken Thyra Stone Mary McCaig. Class IF Jr features Lula Forstell Evelyn Pearen Lloyd McKeown James McCaig Eveline Lambert Elale Nelson. Primer lists Orvat Stone John Foratell Robbie Allen Marjorie McCalg M. McDonald teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Blunders of the Law Prompt Discharges Faulty Trial
Two men faced assault charges in a court where one defendant was discharged amid a claim of self admission. The released man testified that his co defendant committed the crime, while the other man went free, and so did the guilty party due to double jeopardy rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pny
100 acres and 168 acres trading bargain offer
Readable text shows 100 acres at Pear Ballhafad with bank barn two hoses and good soil offered for town property at 3600 dollars. Also 168 acres at Acton two miles with bank barns comfortable house and great producing land described as a bargain for quick sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Capringa
New Bank Barn
Acton
Kens List of Sales Schedule for March
The list shows sales on March 8 16 and 17 with auctions by Leonard Atkin Donald Campbell near Moféat and at the Station astrally. Items include furniture stools implements hardware farm stock and fowl along with various lots and requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Atkinfont
Acton
Crosswond
Donald Campbell
Moféat
Coun
Auction Notice for Derby Downs Estate Sale in Era Township
Public auction to sell farm stock implements and household items from the estate of Teedware Downs at Lot 7, Can 6 Era Township. Items include horses cattle hens poultry implements hay grain harness and furniture. Terms: cash for under $10 and nine month credit on approved notes with 6 percent interest. Auctioneer P. Dv Salter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haa
Erafolgar
Te-Edware- Downs
Massey-Harris
Massey-Harria
Harnéas
Salter
Auction Sale of Farm Stock Implements and Grains
Harold Smart directs a public auction at Erin Township Lot 9 Con 4 on Tuesday March 24. Items include horses cows pigs poultry harness grain roots and farm tools with cash and credit terms and no reserve as the farm is sold. Roy Hindley is the auctioneer with contact details for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold’ Smart
Con
Erin Township
Imperial Oxford
Roy Hindley
Erin
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Toronto
Orange Lodge
Swansea
L.O.L
L.o.8.a
Holmes—At
Nixon
Acton Prep Press
St. Pavrick
Iterna
Fmea Pruai
A. C. Stewart
Hanover
Twd
Actos ‘Brights
Guelph General Hospital
Council Chamber
Shelburmb
Econo
Alan
Whitby
Galt
Ontario Hydro Commission
Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association
Winnipeg
Dominion
Culp
Port Dover
Grace Church
EB. J. Nelson Brwe
Farmer Brown
England
Farmara
Gareful
Rov
Cassarpre
KK A
Dothi
Usaf
Nessagewayn
Anya
Horticultural Society
Brampton
Tnj
Chireh
Vinithsrt
Resdence
W.R. Kenney
Mooreccott
Town and Country
Churchill
Violet Smith
Ouhawa
Viale
Limehouse
Rogkwood
Leslie's School
Isthas
Nassagawoya
Kerr
H.W. Hinton
Jewaller
Eto. Peron
H. J. Kens
W Clearing Auction Sale
Clyde
B. A. McKinnon
York
Deering
Masaey-Harris
Paris
Wilkindore
Stewart Machine Horse
Tolton
Chatham
Mur
Cat Witch
Feumley
Hone Oy
McLean & Co
Gray Sox
ONT
de Secon
Funnier
Stivers
Jemima
Sunshine
Slim
Bradder Hassard’s Apothecary
J. Galbraith
Reep
Silman
W. J. Pattersonn
Mill and
Main Streets
Acton, Ont
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