BORN AND MARRIED NOTABLES LISTED IN ACTON AREA
Births and marriages reported for 1926 include Blanch Christina Moore Enery, Edna Mae Scott, Lily Leslie Pettifer, and Frank Pettifer. Died: William A Williamson 54 at Guelph General Hospital. Crossman Ella Moore of Rosetown, Baker Rev George, Glassford Rev R J M of Renfrew. Memorials for Adeline Ryder West and Eileen Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson
General Hospital
Guelph
William.a. Williamson
Crossman
Venice
Cal
Ella Moore
James Crossman
Rosetown
Sask
Acton Brief Local Items Highlights Spring Happenings
The column notes spring arrival with warmth, robin sightings, and melting snow. It lists events such as the Acton Citizens' Band concert on April 7, local council petitions in Shelburne, Halton Assizes in Milton, and church announcements plus Bible Society contributions from Acton.
Police Court News Mixed DWI and Liquor Fines
Anthony Trayano of Niagara Folly charged with driving while intoxicated served ugrea t days in Welland jail after Monday proceedings. Norman McGregor settled a machine sale dispute with restitution. James Sharp of Owen Sound fined $20 and costs for humane abuse of a horse. W Gregory of Georgetown fined $60 and costs for illegal liquor purchase. A town businessman jailed for public intoxication, fined $10 plus costs. Evans of Esquesing fined $20 total after drunkenness at a farm. Pete Murillo, injured tannery worker, fined $100 for illegal liquor possession with $340 yearly Workmen's Compensation payments cited. police found others drinking at his Main Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Trayano
Niagara Folly
Welland
James Sharp
Owen Sound
Evans
Lot
McPherson Yeaterlay
John IL. Moore
Speyside
Moore
Pete Murillo
Main Street
Murillo
Workmen's Compensation Board
McPherson
Reevely
Fewtrell
Marillo’a
Wheat adds new empire to prairie provinces
Marquis and Garnet Wheat varieties mature early and expand cultivation northward. The bulletin from Canadian Department of Trade and Commerce suggests a new agricultural empire of about 60,000 square miles could contribute to harvests. Prairie wealth is valued around 3.5 billion dollars. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta show vast underutilized lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Provinces
Canadian Department of Trade and Commerce
Quebec Chronicle
Germany
Belgium
Holland
Bankatchewan
Alberta
Wheat Pools Distribute 37 Million to Western Farmers
The wheat pools in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta paid farmers 37 million dollars in recent distributions. Approximately 190000 checks were mailed from provincial offices covering all wheat grades with 0.25 per bushel on flax, 0.25 on rye, 0.10 on oats and barley, and 0.01 on coarse grains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Western
Canada
Clearing Sale Notices for Farm Stock and Implements
Listings show multiple clearing sales including Charlot te B McDonnald on March 25 and D Harlan Wilson auctioning horses cattle sheep pigs and implements. Beardmore Farm Acton hosts a clearing sale of farm stock implements grain and Hugo on Saturday April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrs
Charlotte B McDonnald
D. Harlan Wilson
Nasmguweya
Graim and
Hugo
Beardmore Farm
Acton
Life Insurance in Canada Shows Thrift in 1925
A Canadian government report states 1925 new life insurance issued totaled 807 097 001 dollars, up nearly 110 million from 1924, bringing life policies in force to 4 245 938 273 dollars. British, Canadian and foreign firms share 2 761 763 311, 2 520 099 and 1 380 854 620 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Insurance
Canada
Itritiah
Free Press offers knives to new subscribers
The Free Press premium knives, part of a Burne celebrated bread and cake knife set, have been supplied to new subscribers up to April 1. New subscribers who have not yet received their knife can still claim one by calling at the office.
Reverend George Baker Dies in Toronto at 100 Kingswood Road
Rev. George Baker died last Wednesday at 100 Kingswood Road Toronto after a long illness. He was a Methodist minister for nearly fifty years. He is survived by his daughter Miss Pearl Baker later Mrs B C Richards of Bin T Alberta and by Mrs Baker. Richards has supported him in Toronto since January and received sympathy from Adam friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Baker
Kingswood Road
Toronto
Baker
Pearl Baker
Acton High School
B. C. Richards
Bint
Alberta
Mathodist Church
Sounds of London
Baer
Death of Ella Moore Crossman Linked to Rosetown Family
Telegram from Esquesing reports the death of Ella Moore Crossman wife of James Crossman of Rosetown Saskatchewan after an operation. She had been ill about two years and died in Venice California. She was the younger daughter of John and Mrs Moore of Thompsons Corners Esquesing. She married in December 1398. Survived by eight children and her mother in the home. Community and Saskatchewan friends extend sympathy to the bereaved family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert
Crossman
Ella Nmoore
James Crossman
Rosetown
Saskatchewan
Rossman
Venice
Cal
John Moore
Thompsons Corners
Seventh Line
Obituary: W A Williamson of Guelph Passes at 64
The death occurred at General Hospital Guelph last Wednesday night after a three month illness. W A Williamson 20 Havelock St Guelph aged 64 native of Acton. A carpenter regarded as a leading tradesman in Ontario. Survived by wife two daughters Jessica Eva a son John father David Williamson late of Acton sister Milas dessie Williamson. Body laid to rest in Woodlawn Cemetery Friday afternoon with Rev Dr MacGillivray Knox Church officiating. He served three years overseas during the war in front line service and later in railway construction behind the Lines. Relatives from Acton attended the funeral. Pallbearers A T Mann Dan Robertson Charles Robinson Bert Cutten Harry Hall B Hyniman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Hospital
Guelph
W.A. Williamson
Havelock St
Acton
Ontario
Jessica
Eva
John
David Williamson
Milas Dessie WlHameon
Woodlawn
MacGilliway
Knox Church
Williamson
Messrs
A. T._ Mann
Dan Robertson
Charles Robinson
Bert Cutten
Harry Hall
B. Hyniman
Presbyterian Church Moderatorship Nominations Stir Canada
Considerable interest in nominations for Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Canada as the General Assembly meets in Montreal. Nominations listed up to March 14 include A J McGillivray, R Bank Nelson, A S Grant, J Fraser, W L Clay, W G Brown, and F G McBeth with further academic posts at Knox College featuring Thos Eakin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Presbyterian Church In Canada
General Assembly
Montreal
Ephraim Scott
A. J. McGillivray
D.D
Guelph
Rove, & Banks
Rove, & Banks Nelson, D.D
Hamilton
A. S. Grant
Toronto
D. J. Fraser
W. L.clay
D.D. Victoria
W. G. Brown
Saskatoon
F. G. McBeth
Vancouver
Knox College
Thos. Eakin
D. KR
Drummond
Robert Johnston
Calgary
E. L. Morrow
J. D. Cunningham
W. W. Bryden
Hugh Black
R. W. Dickie
Stuart C. Parker
Dr Charles Page Dies After Flu Duty At Oakville
Oakville physician Dr Charles Page died age about fifty after contracting influenza while treating many patients. He worked through illness and died Friday night from pneumonia. Born in Toronto, educated at Upper Canada College and Trinity Medical College, he practiced in Ontario for sixteen years. His funeral was at St Jude's Anglican Church. He leaves a widow Laura May Tudhope and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Page
Oakville
Page
Signs of Spring Amid Cold March Weather
An old column laments a harsh March with record cold and heavy rain while noting longer days and rising expectations for spring. It urges patience, jokes about lawn care, and ends with an advertisement for Mrs. Sybilla Spahr’s Tomr silitix and Hassard's Drug Store offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybilla Spahr
Trend of business improves in Canadian market survey
The Bank of Montreal monthly review notes firmer trade across Canada with gains in industry and reduced agricultural debt. Wheat is generally satisfactory with $140–$145 per bushel projected. Cattle and hog prices ease yet stay above last year, while Pacific fish sales rise but Atlantic stocks lag. Lumber demand weak in Eastern Canada, pulp and paper expand, and rail construction contracts total about $12 million. Unemployment eases and winter layoffs lessen, signaling broader improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Montreal
Fort Williams
Atlantic
Canada
British Columbia
Prairies
Great Britain
Japan
Atlantic Seaboard
Coe - Construction
Sermon Series on Regeneration by Rev. R. B. Zimmerman
The Rev. R. B. Zimmerman continues a sermon series on United Church doctrine focusing on regeneration. He cites Paul and Christ’s mission, stressing regeneration as essential for salvation and new life through God's Spirit and the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Zimmerman
United Church of Canada
Paul
Timothy
Jesus
Christ
Goa
United Church
Tre Nicodemus
Marth
Auditors' Report Accepted by Council and Public Notice
A Friday special meeting approved the Auditors' Report for 1925 and ordered printing of copies. The clerk was instructed to advertise a sale of the late Helen Gordon’s estate slot and to notify tax delinquents that a 10 percent penalty will be added on taxes in arrears as of May. The water supply agreement with the Canadian Nationals was left to be reported on by the Waterworks Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Nationales
McGregor Sells Farm Plans Move to St George
William McGregor, longtime resident, has sold his farm and personal property and will move to St George with his daughter and friends. The couple seeks rest from farm duties and anticipates a new life away from rural labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam McGregor
St. George
Mrs. McGregor
Local Farmers Face Retirement Amid Poor Health
Mr Arthur Stewart, in declining health, may retire from farming. Families and neighbours visit. school closed temporarily due to illness. Dublin Branch Women’s Institute marks Mr. and Mrs. Ruddick’s 15th wedding anniversary with a social at their home featuring a program by local performers and a memorial address.
Rockwood Church Activities and Local News Highlights
Last Sunday Rev. Mr. Hill conducted Presbyterians services in Rockwood with instructive sermons morning and evening and plans to return next Sunday. The United Church Mission Band held a Thank Offering at Joliffe's Mission. A church social is planned at Joliffe's on Friday with a good program. Eddie Joliffe of China arrived to study in Guelph. Mrs. Lorner visits Saskatoon this week. H H Edmondson and children travel to Toronto for an indefinite stay. W J Coulthard sells his news and confectionery business. About 225 attended St Patrick Day event at Town Hall celebrating on its new floor with a March 6 masquerade planned. Weather was favorable over weekend and snow began to settle. John R Richardson returned from Wimland after visiting son Ralph. Mr and Mrs Burnside of Grand Valley visited Mr and Mrs Angus Carter. Highway crews open the road between here and Acton as big snow drifts recede and motor traffic is expected to resume today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Kingston
Methodist
United Church
Jolliffe
W. J. Coulthard
The
Guaranteed Battery Co
John R. Richardson
Ralph
Wimland
Burnside
Grand Valley
Angus Carter
Here
Acton
Law and quarantine violations in Acton case
Information laid in Toronto December 20 1923 charging Carolina Chubej with unlawfully possessing equipment for making spirits without notification. Trial set January 16 1924, penalty of 200 dollars and costs. Quarantine breaches followed, children showed scarlet fever. authorities pursued evasion across Toronto Welland and Ford City. Evidence included alleged scarlet fever disguises. husband fined 204 dollars and 30 cents. Authorities emphasize strict enforcement of British law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Jarvis
Toronto
Jacob ‘Gohen
Carolina Chubej
Pata Chubej
Acton
Inland Events Department
Chubes
Chubej
Detroit
Mra
Chubojt
Mercadillac Street
Ford City
Justico
Georgetown Auction Draws 1926 Lot of Horses and Implements
Public auction by G. A. Henry at his Georgetown premises on Saturday March 27 1926 offers horses includingBrownmore 1100 lbs and young bay mares, plus vehicles and farming gear like wagons plows mower and buggies. Also offered is a one and a half story residence on Market Street with garden and stable. Cash terms for contents. property sale to be announced day of sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Henry
Georgetown
Asleigha
Mastey-Harris
Phaeton
Bain
Henry
Market Street
Good Garden
Mvory
Pee Petch
A. Wilson
Slerk
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Moenery
Erin
WW. Prp
icEnery
Blanch Cheristina
Cook-Scott
Braady
Geides Street
Elora
E. A. Thomson
Thomas Herbert Cook
Edna Mae
Pettifer-Leslie
Maroh
Canon Ferguson
St. Alban's Anglican Church
Lily ‘Leslie
Glassford
Toronto General Hospital
R. J. M. Glassford
Renfrew
Peter Glashford
Vaughan
Agnes Cranston
West
Adeline Ryder West
Frank
Eileen
Mareh
Acton Diree Presa
Mercury
Fairy Lake Outlet
Messrs. Ty & Co
Acton Citizens’ Band
William Harvin
Rockwood
Shelburne
Halton
Court House
Milton
Meredith
Alvinston
Business Men’s Association
A. T. Brown
Bible Society
Bible Society Funda
Willean
Faem
W. T. Cranaton
St. Paul's “Presbyterian— Church
Tansley
Tottenham
Becton
RJ. M. Glassford
Chalmers’ Church
Atreetavills
Police Court
Norman McGregor
McGregor
W. Gregory
Jheevely
R. J. Kerr
Life Insurance IN
Free Press
Rosetown, Sask
Wrat. Williamson
Yterian Church
DR. Page
Martyr
Thala
Banis
the Auditors
Town and Country
Glenwilliams
Dublin
Arthur Stewart
Willum McConnville
John F. Robertson
Bernice
Edith
T. F. Mekagh
John Boyd
Stirline
Migs M.orr
Wile
Women’s Institute
John H. Ruddick
Ruddick
John Black
W. Frank, Jr
Edith Bracken
St. Patrick
George Somerville
Duncan McDougall
Irene Morley
He Institute
T. J. Hannigan
Mairi
J. W. Barberree
Orangeville and
Standard Bank of Canada
Nielsen
National Fertilizers Ltd
Frank Scriven
Elgin Street
Caroline
Chube
Hydro
Hydro Commission
McLean & Co
Penman
Miles Tee
Acton, Ont
Castle Court
Booth and Shoes
Mill Street
Per
Per Ib Zic
Abe
Patterson
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