Obituary notices from Oakville and area printed April 1923 to 1933
Deaths and memorials span Oakville Georgetown Port Faron and nearby towns. Entries name Moore Nicklin Gordon Wilson Laidlaw and others, with dates from April 1923 to 1933, noting survivors and ages. Memorial lines express heartfelt loss for Mrs Lambert and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen's Park
Toronto
William Laidlaw
K. G
Moffat
Sarah Hleakley
Robt
Clarknot
Wilson
Lake Bhore
Oakville
Tunnaday
Janao Wilaon
Lymore Wilaon
Gordor
Port Faron
Michigam
William Gordon
Acton
Glengon
Ontario
Hin
Farry Sound General Hospital
John Robinzon
G. Btone
Yigmboro
Batur
Harriet E. Gunsby
Wits
Albert E. Campbell
Nicklin
Moaortal
Haskatoon
Hask
Marjory Mann
Robert Nicklin
Local Notes From Acton May 2 1823
Brief items note the merry month of May with mentions of Clover wintering, lawn mowers dropping frosts, fragrant violets in bloom, and houses for rent priced at a premium in town.
No Liberal Candidates in Peel or Duffer in The Coming Contest
Orangeville May 1 The U F O executive opts to convene United Farmers in ShalbRacre on Saturday May 38. Conservatives nominate C slave and RL McKeown, K C, while Liberals have made no move. Contests in Peel and Duffer expected as U F O vs Conservatives. Local notes mention spring, farming, roads, and town events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peel Or
Duffer
Orangeville
United Farmers
Shalbacre
T. K. Stack
Mr. C
Ana
RL McKeown
K. C
Peel County
Ministerial Meeting in Knox Church Tuesday
The Ministerial Association of Georgetown Acton and District held its monthly meeting in Knox Church on Tuesday afternoon with Rev Percival Mayes in the chair. Officers were elected, a name change to Ministerial Association of Georgetown Acton and District was decided, and a social picnic will close the day’s programs. Rev Heab Baugh spoke on The Unforgivable Sin, prompting lively discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Methodist
Halton Fire Insurance Company
Acton
Georgetown
Viadinafad
Stev
Mure
A. C. Hloware
Ty Haugh
Hoy
Charlton Hackett
Heab Baugh
Mathems
Sugar Boycott Theme Binds U S Women
Washington May 2. President Harding and Secretary Hoover, while not endorsing administration sanction, view the sugar boycott by women as a potentially helpful remedy against high prices. Hoover agrees the path is to curb consumption to ease costs. The White House cites possible legislation and admin action for price control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Hoover
United States
White House
Town and Country Neighborhood News Highlights and Notes
Miss Matlett hires Mr Brown and family to run her farm in Quelpy township. Reported spring work starts, local fishermen patronize Grand River, and farm life updates. Toronto weekend visits, early spring farming underway, and classroom rosters including students and teachers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matlett
Ham
Local notes on community events and marriages in Rockwood area
Seeding progress reported as workmen roll down hills where rock was blasted last fall. Numerous local names from Acton, Milton, Guelph, and Rockwood appear in visits, weddings, and gatherings. May Women's Institute meeting planned with money management program and cake contest. Nightingale nuptials celebrated with neighbors presenting a keepsake and warm speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Crowson
Acton
Meckachorn
J. Thompeon
Milton
J. Jackson
A. Cripps
Margaret Holman
Dupham
Hanover
Mra Cottral
John Crawson
Frednd Gordon
Guelph
M. Crewson
M. Crowson
Quelch
Women’s Institute
R. Henderasah
Myrtle Little Mpant
D. Hell
Toronto
Myr. G. R. Martin
The
Royal Bank
Leonard McDougall
Eramosa Flownship
Rockwood Village
Fred Smith
Stanley Plummer
Honey Producta Co-operative Association
A. R. Peart
Ontario
Retell
Asworia
Herbert Bare
Winnipeg
Rockwood
Misa
Agnes J. O'Donnell
St. Mary's Cathedral
L. K. Guiid
Jonn
Jollitte
Port Huron
Myre
Kemp
Pionee
Alfred Watson
John Kennedy
Misa Velma Wilson
William Fank
Aberfoyle
Mra
Lanby
Robert
Ebenesor
Leonard
Nightingale
Knatahbull
Arthur Nightingale
Misa Dorla Traut
Wilbert Huw
Bishalf
Wiladrt
Narky Watt
Nightingate
Chartey Darby
Syculny
Aberfoyle Dance Brings Local Guilds and Notables Together
In Aberfoyle a pleasant dance at Mr and Mrs Charney Laking's home featured about twenty five couples. Guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Cunnington OC Brampton and others. Weekend activities noted new frame work on local property and spring planting, with villagers enjoying fine weather and outings to the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Oth
Conecunion
James Laing
David Maltby
John A. Tord
Thomas Warren
Arason
Auction Gala Nets House and Car Purchases In April
A village notice recounts HILLesuRO Mire and George Barbour hosting a successful auction gala on Saturday April 28 selling household furniture. Jamba Buggett bought the house and lot and plans to move in at once while Ephral Barbour purchased a Dodge car. Various local notices include visits, family news, and a play titled Uncle Tom's Cabin enjoyed by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellwood Harden
George Street
Jack Huxtey
Orangeville
Misa Marie Harbour
E. T. Barbour
Tower Farm
Art McConnell
Joe Vanewickey
Will Glassford
Toronto
Delless Johnston
Kara
Mias E. Canbay
Erin
Will McLaughlin
Arnold Barbour
Dorothy
Fergus
Robi
Barbour
10Th Inc
Davy “Douglas
Birs
George Wheeler
7Th Inc
Mixa Lillian
Robert Nodwell
Colorado’s Ultimatum to Napoleon on Atlantic Cable Joke
A Cornhill Magazine note recalls William Gilpin, once Governor of Colorado, sending a prank telegram to Louis Napoleon at the Tuileries in August 1866. The message demanded Bohemia be left alone, a joke Gilpin paid thirty pounds for, yielding him notoriety for inaugurating the Atlantic cable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornhill
William Gilpin
Colorado
Lincoln
Bualnaus
Napoleon III
Bohemia
Gapin
Atlantic
Denver
Louis Napolmon Bopaparte
Tulleries
France
Thia
Wiam Gilpin
Clypin
Glipin
European Corn Borer Quarantine Expanded in Ontario
An Ontario order dated February 24, 1933, extends quarantine to many counties including York and Toronto, with exceptions. The ban covers corn fodder, broom corn, and related products moving from the quarantined area. U S Quarantine No 41 remains in force prohibiting import of certain produce from Ontario. The Dominion Department of Agriculture will assist growers with inspections and certificates for shipments, contact Ottawa for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Hauwex
Caledon
Rugo County
Wellington County
Etobicoke
Hoarbore
York
York County
Pickering
Whitby ‘Maat
Whitby Wort
Darpeenton
Polnta Oululde
Toronto
Mamitton
Thegeelton
Blain
Middlesex
Hamilton
United States
Dominion Department of Agriculture
Growere
Neason
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Fatal Injury At Milton Workman With Belt Accident
V Angelo an Italian worker at the Silicon Preaned Brick Works was fatally injured last Friday while attempting to place an elevator belt on a pulley. He slipped and was entangled in the fast revolving belt and shaft, mangled. His arms were severed below the shoulders and he died about an hour after the accident. Doctors were unavailable locally. Dr Carbett arrived from Campbatlystle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Angelo
Itallan
Angelo
Voth
Dr. Carbett
Campbatlystle
Premier Drury for Halton Attends U F C Support Meeting
Premier Drury spoke at a Milton meeting of U F C supporters on Monday. Acton and nearby members attended to finalize plans for the Saturday convention. Drury indicated he would run in Walton if nominated, signaling his candidacy and boosting U F O organization efforts countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton
Frome Acton
Fromier Drury
Walton
Ho N
A. M
A. P
Drury
A. L. MacNabb
Estate sale notice for John C. Watson in Acton
Real property and chattels of the estate of the late John C. Watson in Acton are to be offered for sale on Saturday May 6. The listing describes a sale of real estate and personal property as part of settling the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish
John C. Watson
Acton
Origin of Jack Horner Tale Ties to Tudor Tragedy
London correspondent recounts a Tudor era origin story for the nursery rhyme Jack Horner. An abbot, seeking peace with Henry VIII, entrusted abbey property deeds to the king in a crust. On the road, Jack Horner allegedly found and ate a "plain hin hunda" pie crust, prompting a chain of royal punishment and a moral tale about triumph and sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Wormer
London
New York
Gladatonebury Abbey
England
Henry VIII
Whitehall
Jack Horner
Jack Harper
Cha Magnated
Lana
Cleria
Provinces to Assume Road Building Role as Federal Grants End
Ottawa reports no further federal grants to provinces for road construction after the 2000 million under the National Highways Act. A committee chair noted provinces may extend their own financing for projects, with debates over constitutional duties and provincial responsibility. The cabinet backed an extension proposal, stressing provincial control over road-building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Linn da
Graham
Thes
Molghon
What Shall We Do With Sunday
A Canadian Consul General interview in Winnipeg notes Canada as a top wheat producer and predicts growing trade with Britain. The piece argues Sundays should stay observant rather than wildly modernized, preserving renewal and public sanctity for the human race.
Bargains Real Estate Auction Near Torotto's Highway
A real estate listing in Acton Ontario advertises a hotel for sale on Torotto's Harnts Highway. The ad highlights a large commercial property with strong trade potential and urges quick contact with Kerr Real Estate Agent at phone 34 RJ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torotto
Harnts
Snap
Quirk
Kerr
Acton
Ont
Curtain fabrics and accessories price list
A compact listing of colored Serima for side curtains at 0c and 60c per yard. Fancy Chintz in new colors and Wessons for side curtains. Cushion covers Elz 36 inches priced at 50c and 60c. Curtain Polen white 25c and 35c. Curtain rods 10c, 12c and 15c.
Notice to Clean Premises Under Public Health Act
Notice to all residents of Aston to clean yards pleasantries and drains and remove dirt and manure to protect public health by May 12. Sanitary Inspector will commence general inspections. Prohibition on hog keeping between May 1 and November 16. Property lines: 10 feet from dwelling and 60 feet from street, with clear drains. Claimed to be signed by George Haier, Reava of the Municipality, dated 1923.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aston
Uxvont
George Haier Reava
Actun
Spring fabric sale ad from Ladier store features tuxe do swesters and lace
Weekend specials on all wool tuxedo swesters at 250 dollars and blue white pink mauve and organdie fabrics up to 33 inches wide priced per yard. Bleached sheeting 72 inches wide offered at specials while Lisle hose seconds and other spring coats and swesters are promoted with evening hours.
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Lambert
Mathias Lambert
Ashe
Acton Free Press
Mey
Stratford
Mr. N. Forbes
Cordiner
Bil Street
Garten
William ‘Thompson
Willowtreet
Methodiat
En Hiensat Coles
Btratfort Herald and Beacon
W. J. Taylor
Woodstock Bantinel Review
Prealdenu
Nengleattoe i
Brown
Toronto University
Stanley Park
Brin
Phil Forbes
Jack McTavish
Hoe Siga
Aly
Germ Ruehle, Jr
Church Street
Tyeaday
Victorian Order of Nurses
Itasalstenoe
Brampton
the Order
J. A. Johnston
Soldaiay Gexatto
Ukeky
South Bruce
W. D.cargill
Willow Street
St. Joseph's Church
Babcock
Alty
Rhisbane
Ud Corporation
Georgitown, Acton and
Dldtelat Mat
Knox Church
U. S
Neighborhood News
Ospringe
Dublin
Wollowlig
Baquealog
Apel, Jr
Sabn' Ilank
Morty Htowart
Margaret Waldie
Lone Aid MacDougall
W—Moeward
Lawrence Webster
Frid
Waldin
Fir
Prlmer— Wilmer
Stewart Ruddiek
Walter Fryer
Andy Ulack
Donoton
Cff
Agheson
Limehouse
Hy H. McDowell
Arthur Lane
Wm. Lane
Saerout
Ram
Lorne
Ethel
Grurr
Mary McEachern
Vivian Wiggins
Lealo Bwackhamer
George Graff
Loony Waller
Wilfred
Egchern
Hector Guthrie
Verna Murray
China
Swackhamer
Renetta Waller
Tod Harrop
Willie Harrop
Harbara Guthrie Jr
L—Harry
Murray
Mitchell
Corinne MacDonald
Howard
Primen
Bob’ Anderson
Agnes Motte Primor
Wallace’ Hwackhamer
Louth Johnston
Elzie Anderson
A—Wilno McBain
Anne MacDonald
Hillesuro
Charles Hutchman
Wonderland Theatre
Moarley Thompson
Lerge
Gountlee
Premier Drury
Halton
Uye
Acton, Ontario
Dominion
Canada
U. 8
Canaul-General
Lan Angeles
California
Joseph I. Nriteain
Atateg
United Britog
Cando
Arth
Canadas
Saven
Joe
Christian Guardian
Halton People's Political Association
Halton People'n — Political
Princess Theatre
McLean & Co
Mill Street
the Public Health
Emerson
Money Savers
E Royal
Blolles
Massey Hall
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