Births Marriages and Deaths Notice Fragment
Births marriages and deaths entries dated March 1926 announce Bruce Bruce Emerson Cunningham Treanor and others with ages and locations. Memorial verses for Lawson Lawson Butler Graham and Butler accompany the notices alongside a general hospital birth record and a Guelph area death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
Georgetown
Wiliam G. Buel
Treanor
Thos. Treanor, Sr
San Antonio
Texas
Bruce Emerson
Aginew
General Hospital
Elamilton
Jackson Agnew
Milton
Cunningham
Derry Street
Guelph
BU “Cunningham
Campbell
Obituary for Mrs. Patrick McCann of Eramoga
After a four month illness Mrs. Patrick McCann a respected Eramoga resident died. Born Oliza in 1857 she married Patrick McCann in 1877 and they lived on the sixth line. Surviving are six children James Joseph Coffey Annie and others, one sister Mrs F Melton and three brothers. Requiem Mass was at St Peter's Castle and burial at the Roman Catholic cemetery with pallbearers named Coffey Hea Mellon Sealle Bolger Hanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eramoga
Patrick McCann
Mra. MicCann
Oliza
Inte Coulyon
Erin
Thornton
James
Joseph
Hramosa
Joseph Coffey
Alman
Annie
John
Frederick
F. Melton
St. Peter's Church
Castle
Father MacReavy
Jos. Coffey
John Hea
Patrick Mellon
William Sealle
William Bolger
Fred Hanson
Acton Brethren Lodge Holds Ninth Annual At Home
Acton Town Hall hosted the ninth annual At Home event for Acton Lodge LOO 204. Guests enjoyed an orchestra performance and a program of songs readings and duets by local members and guests followed by games dancing and refreshments.
Acton Local Snippets Reflect Snow Melt and Spring Hopes
Local notes report waning snow banks and warming sun. Auction sales bustle, cement walks thaw, and Easter choir preparations signal approaching spring. repairs to drains and telephony expand services while small mishaps and community events fill the week.
Police Court Notes Remandments and A Drink Charge
Police Magistrate Moore held a Milton of Frison Police Court. The fraud case against W. J. Shibley was settled out of court with Shibley paying costs and Mr. David Anderson regaining $3,000. William Gregory’s liquor purchase charge was remanded for a week. A. Restivo’s sewing machine lien case against N. McGregor was remanded for two weeks. Tobow, found intoxicated on Mill Street, pleaded guilty and was fined $10 and costs or thirty days in jail. he claimed the moonshine was the drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Milton of Frison
W.J. Shibley
David Anderson
Shibley
A. Restivo
Georgetown
N. McGregor
Reively
Fontrell
Thos. A. Tobow
Nelson
Mill Street
Milton
Pottts Migratrate Moore
Oakville broker not guilty in milton criminal case
In Milton County Court Judge Eliot dismissed the case against Oakville broker A A Cowie after witnesses testified no evidence supported five charges of theft misrepresentation fraud and incorrect mortgage transactions arising from a real estate deal with W Quinn. Crown counsellor and local solicitor present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliot
Criminal Court
Mil‘ton
A.A. Cowie
Oakville
W Quinn
Cowie
Quinn
Neighborhood News Town and Country Spars for Spring Work
Bright autumn days are welcomed by industrious farmers preparing for spring work. Snow remains over two feet deep in the woods but frosty nights promise good yields. Many locals will start making syrup next week. A large crowd attended last Friday’s dance at Mr and Mrs Stricheom’s home with the Ospringo Orchestra, a dainty lunch, and thanks to the hosts. James Coffee sold his 100 acre farm to a neighbor from Fergus and moves to his new home. James McCallum leased his farm to Fred Baptie who will take possession soon. McCallum plans an auction sale of stock and implements. W Robertson and Van Norman sold surplus registered and grade stock last week, with Roy Hindley in charge. Mr and Mrs Dunbar of Acton moved to Everton for work with Robert Thomson and Son. Everton school trustees bought new desks installed last week for students. D A Henderson of Acton has many teams drawing out wood from Reston bush. Township Council named J Benham town line road superintendent last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aend
Mira Aintae Stricheom
Ospringo
Afr
van Norman
Roy Hindley
Ora
Dunbar
Acton
Everton
Robert *Thomson
D. A. Henderson
Reston
J. ‘Benham
Townline
St Patrick’s Tea Aids Mission Group In Guelph
The Women’s Auxiliary of the United Church hosted a St Patrick’s Tea and home baked sale at Jolliffe’s Mission. Despite frosty weather the event drew a good crowd and featured decorated tea tables and green accents.
Community bids farewell at Carnochans home auction
A March 9 sale of farm stock at Stephen Carnochan and family’s home preceded a March 12 farewell gathering. Neighbors praised the couple’s service as they prepare to move to Nelson Village, presenting two leather rocking chairs and offering warm wishes. The evening featured addresses, lunch, dancing, and social camaraderie.
Mrs John Graft Visits Powassan Area
Mrs John Graft who had been visiting relatives and friends at Powassan farm returned home Monday morning. Mr David Graff of Parry Sound District is visiting his brother John Graft and WM daughter who has been WM at Winghany will return home with him. The auction at Mr C Swackhamer's sale Tuesday drew the biggest crowd in many years and was very successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graft
Powassan Farm Ienth
David Graff
Parry Sound District
Winghany
C. Swackhamer
Farewell to Mrs Little in Community Sendoff
A gathering at Mr and Mrs Edward Littles home before their move to George Town included a formal address by Andrew McDonald and others. Speakers praised Mrs Little as a devoted mother and neighbor while presenting a purse as a token, with wishes for God’s blessing and continued contact. Other notes mention E Simpkins returning from hospital, George Aldous securing a Walkerville position, and Wilma Hunter visiting Acton relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Little
Georgetown
A. McDonald
Alncerest
Andrew‘ McDonald
Edward Townsend
John Lyons
Little
EB. ‘Townsend
Andrew McDonald
W. H. Henry
Hunter
J. A. McKain
E. Simpkins
Guelph General Hospital
George Aldous
Walkerville
Wilma Hunter
Charles MeiKeown
Acton
Not Irish, Bulls and Sudden Death Tales
A curious mix of antiquated quips on Irish property trespass, a French cure for sudden death, and macabre notes. An old French lawyer describes a catato burial chapel deed, an English chemistry lecturer warns one drop poisons a cat, a Royal Niger Company rival fears, and a merchant’s wartime letter ends with the irony that he died after writing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leutenant
Royal Niger Company
The New Order of Things on the Rail
A long serving United States Senator boards a Washington bound train after a mass privilege is abolished. The conductor Gregory teases with a joke about the fare as the exchange reveals the conductor’s respect and the thinning exemption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington
Gregory
Greg
Sennator
Clergyman Discusses Women Smoking in Brooklyn Service
Rev S Parkes Cadman president of the Federation Council of Churches in America responds to a question about a girl who smokes. He says many smokers are awkward and that sentiment rules much of the world, suggesting a woman would consider the matter carefully. The piece is rescued and re printed without comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
S. Parkes Cadman
Federation Council of Churches In America
Alwa
United States
Little Boy Bath Time Bargain Unevenly Earned
A child asks for a candy and the mother offers a wash first. The boy leaves for about twenty minutes to bathe and returns claiming one bath taken and requesting not to empty the box, suggesting a bargaining moment in a domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobby
Acton Mugh School Literary Society Meeting Report
The Acton Mugh School Literary Society held a regular Friday meeting noted for enjoyment and education. President Goorsie Mullon chaired well. Reginald Finney offered Shakespeare humor. Ivy Littley performed a piano solo. Margaret Grindall read the Yo-Onener. Olive Cooper sang a finale. critic Hey A. C. Stewart praised sincerity and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton Mugh School Literary Society
Goorsie Mullon
Réginald Finney
Shakespeare
Ivy Littley
Margaret Grindall
Olive Cooper
A. C. Stewart
M. Ay
Ile
Archie Kerr
Yeportor
Clearing Sales Announced for March and April
Thursday notices list sales by Barnet Kerr dell Nassagaweya lot 28 con 4 and D Harlan Whil son Nassagawoya con 4 with horses cattle sheep and implements. March 20 Acton Wardlaw Main Street clearing sale of farm stock and implements. March 26 Mrs Charlotte McDonald clearing sale of stock and implements. March 30 auction sale details for horses cattle sheep pigs and implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnet Kerdell
Nassagaweya
Canadian seed shortage cited for 1926 clover crops
The 1926 spring faces a shortage of Canadian grown red clover seed. Experts warn foreign seed, especially from Italy and France, is unsuitable for Canada's hard climate. Preference advised for Canadian, then Northern US or Northern European, or English origin seed to avoid poor yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Italy
France
United States
Sweden
Europe
G. P. McReade
Dominion Agrostologist
Men Wanted Ear While Learning Trades
Advertises free catalogue from Hemphill Government Chartered Schools in King West Toronto. Promotes learning automobile engineering electrical batteries welding chauffeuring bricklaying plastering. Claims high paying trades and training through chartered school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphill
King West
Toronto
Farmers' Implement Shop Complete List of Goods
Acton advertisement for J. W. Barberree promotes farm supplies including government sealed fertilizers poultry and hog feeds garden and stable equipment water systems roofing and new barns farm and poultry fences. urges early repairs and courteous service for satisfied customers. shop and residence on Mill Street West with phone 1003.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. West
Acton
J. W. Barberree
Laundry Basket Disrupts Train Car Scene
A chaotic train car scene unfolds as a conductor calls from the front while a feminine voice tells passengers to wait until she dresses. A bird enters the car and is followed by a woman carrying a basket of laundry, drawing curious stares from the crowd.
Erie Erin Township Farm Stock Auction Notice
Auctioneer Roy Hindley offers a public sale at JAMES McCALLUMs Erin farm lot 10 concession 3 near Erin gravel road on March 23 at 1 pm. Horses cattle poultry implements harness household furniture and wood stock will be sold with cash or credit terms and 65 percent cash discount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCallum
Oldine
Erin
Auction Sale at Acton Farm Includes Horses Cattle and Implements
Public auction at H. Wardlaw’s Acton farm on March 20 at 1 PM offers horses cattle poultry and farm implements plus grain and roots. Items include a bay mare Jersey cow due May turnips potatoes harness house hold goods and a 10 month credit option with 6 percent discount for cash. Proceeds support the sale of farm stock, equipment, grain, and household effects with no reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.wardlaw
Acton
Jersey
Plymouth Rock
Chatham
Darga Green Mountain
R. J. Rerr
GC. O
Plank
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Bruce
Acton, On
Mrs. Juin
Bower Ave
Aton
Memoriam
Lawson
Andrew Lawson
Sister
Mrs. Graham Lawson
Butler
John Butler
Ani
Brethren OF the
Three Ren Links
Acton Lodge
F. No
Bro
Cleave
D. D.G.M
United Church Sunday School
A. BE. Nicken
J.P
Batiste
Mason
R. Spielvogel
R. Agnew
The
Acton Free Press
Girden
Kerrin
McPherson
Halton Women‘a Christian Temperance Union
Burlington
F. Wilds
Main Street
Tree Press
Bell Telephone Co
Pa —Oriyn
Water, Light and Power Commission
Billy Gerrie
Neepawa
Goya
Yeton
Valle’ Ae
Police Court News
William Gregory
Iquor
Elliot
Fergus News
McLean
Board of ‘Trustees
We Blair
Sopet Ibuilding
W. Hinton
Heé
Ospringe
Rockwood
Women's Auxiliary of
United Church
Nela
St. Patrick’s
Jollife’s Mission
Methodist Church
Walden
Knox College
al. Hill
Kingston
Charles Scott
Kincaid, Sask
J. A. Little
Joseph Croft
Jago
G. R. Martin
Pacific Coast
Martin
British Columbia
W. T. Smith
Smith
Stephen Carnochan
L. W. McMillan
Mra. Carnochan
Mace
Nassassagaweyna
Ife
Thos. Kennedy WM
Howard LW
McMillan
W. Kennedy
A. Antiffa
Carnochyn
Carnochot
Churchill
Mr. and
Mrs. EL Little and
R. J. Kerr
Orangeville and
Owen Sound
Standard Bank of Canada
Beenuss
Nielsen
Hiro
Ontario
Atlon
Alant
Erin Township
Clydy
Clyda
Lady's Drivers
Durham Cow
Durham
York
Massey
Harria
Masae y-Harris
Manasey-Harris
Massey-Harrig
Massey-Harris
Iiteury
Verity
Chat- Iam
Bob Jilelara
Portland
Ford
Quebec
C.D. Plank
Phono
McLean & Co
Patterson
J - Patterson
Pee
Satordays
Acton and
Vicinity
Acton, Ont
Geo. Soper
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