In Memoriam and Obituary Snippet for Mary Orr and Sarah Moore
In loving memory of our dear mother Mary J. Orr who departed this life on May 8 1926. Our lips cannot speak how we loved her, our hearts cannot tell what to say God only knows how much we miss her. Also note the obituary for Sarah Ross widow of T J Moore who died aged 84 years and 10 months at the home of her daughter Mrs H C Schrelter in Kitchener on May 7 1996.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ED McClenahan
Hamilton , General Hospital
Neil C. McClenahan
Wansley
Simpson
Rafalgar Township
Mary Eliza Simpson
John Simpson
Chealey
Enterprise
LMT
Alex. Kannawin
Brampton
Halton
Milton
Alx
Olenwi Niama- In
Yauor
McPherson
Hidltdn-Welliington
Rockwood
Acton
Georgetown
yMshuke
Fmnalli
Fargud
Jegora
Dre Jothera
Mra
Thomas
Local notes report spring work and upcoming events
Gardens are being plowed and seeds sown. Georgetown and surrounding towns plan May celebrations, school enrollments reach 720 in Dundas, and public notices discuss taxes, road fixes, and church meetings. Local leaders prepare for fairs, parades, and civic gatherings this season.
Fairview Cemetery Attractions Boost Monument Hill Growth
Development of Monument Hill at Fairview Cemetery shows future burial demand as rear plots gain popularity. Early supporters like W H Storey and Dr McGarvin helped secure 19 acres, with families such as Symon and Lit tle continuing the trend. The council considers perpetual care to maintain the site’s attractiveness for owners and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fos Acton
Fairview Cemetery
W. H. Storey
Acton
McGarvin
Robert Little
Thomas Egatoh
James Campbell
James Symon
Charles Symon
Parry Sound
Mexico
J. E. McGarvin
Toronto
Monument Hill
D. C. Rusell
Uxid
Local murder threat leads to remand in Guelph case
A watchman and a CN Rail employee in Guelph are under remand on no charge of attempted murder after an apparently demented man threatened several people and shot Stanley Burns in the thigh during a card game at Burns home. The piece notes local figures Rev H J Harnwell and Mayor Halladay, and remarks on teachers' after hours efforts in Acton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockwood
Walkerton
H. J. Harnwell
Methodist Church
W. B. Halladay
Caliborna Street
Patrick Ritchie
Mita. Harnawell
Mia. Halladay
Ripley
Mr. Harnwell
Optimistic outlook for 1926 berry crop and community notes
Amid late spring market talk farmers expect a strong 1926 strawberry yield as cold weather harmed neither vines nor harvest. Community voices critique late starting entertainments while praising the Horticultural Society for Clean Up and Paint Up efforts and civic involvement across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawbberry
Obituary for Mrs Thomas T Moore in Acton district
Mrs Thomas T Moore died at her daughters home in Kitchener on Friday afternoon in her eighty fifth year after a brief illness. Born Sarah Rosa Ross in King Township York County she married Thomas T Moore in 1855 and taught at Acton Schools for 25 years. Survived by three daughters and three sons, including J M Moore editor Georgetown Herald, the family honored her life with a motor funeral and memorial service at United Church Kitchener and burial at Fairview Cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le L. Horton
Maur
Young Streets
Graham
Hamilton
United Church of Canada
Thomas T. Moore
Herbert C. Schre
King Township
York County
Fintona
County Tyrone
Ireland
Canada
Amy, Moore
Acton
A Moore
T. James
Guelph
William John
Praectoria
Fairview Cemetery
H. P. McKerrinen
Toronto
J. M. Moore
Georgetown Herald
Charles Jorner
Herbert C. Schrilter
Kitchener
Moore
Methodist Church
Fami Tly
A. .P. Mick Kerrihen
J. A. Moore
Adileon
Georgetown
Charles Jenner
Herbert. Schreiter
Armond Schretter
John Aws
John’ B. Mackensla
Major Grant
Dickie
John O'Neill
W. C. Anthony
WW. A. Wilson
C. D. Cole
Kirk
Dr. Heath
J. Ls. Thompson
Ray Watson
Ann O'Neill
Robert Irvin
Esther Swackhamer Zimmerman of Acton Dies at 70
Esther Swackhamer Zimmerman, longtime Acton resident and United Empire Loyalist, died after a period of illness. Born Christmas Day 1842 on the Zimmerman farm on Main Street, she cared for stepchildren and her own sons Arthur and Clinton. The funeral will be Friday with service at the church, followed by burial in Churchill Cemetery beside her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher—Swackhamer
Haagone
Acton
Esther Zimmerman
Jehra, Zimmerman
Zimmerman
Henry Wardlaw
Smith
Milton
Swackhamer
Col
Adam Zimmerman
James Cameron
J.D. Brown
Esther Zimmeerman
Tate
Christophr_ Swack
Himen
Christman
Swackhamier
Brock
Upper Fanida
Esquedag
Arthur
Georgetown
Churchill
Acton Real Estate Affects Sheppard Trust
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a real estate matter involving Acton and the Sheppard estate. Details are unclear but suggest a transfer or impact on the Sheppard trust. Further readable text needed for specifics.
Homer Roll For Dublin Apprentices and Residents
The April Homer Roll lists Jr. Wi AW Walter Fryer Stewart Rund dick Rachael Kelly Henry Kelly Wilmer Fryer Wilfrid Waldie Lawrence Webster Billy McPhederan Dr I Annie Black Hazel Waldie Signa Webster Jr Beatrice Jenny Viola Robertson with several noted as raised for examination, Martha Orr, Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Dublin
Wi—Aw Walter Fryer
Stewart Runddick
Rachael, Kelly
Henry’ Kelly
Wilmer Fryer
Wilfrid Waldie
Lawrence Webster
Billy McPhederan
I—Annie Black
Hazel Waldie
Signa Webster, Jr
Eatrice Jeny
Viola Robertson
NasSagaweya School April Report Readout
The April return for S. No. 8 Nas sagaweya lists students by grades with names such as Melvin Storey Jr and Kenneth Wallee in Sr IV and Harold Barber Jas Wallace Emily Thompson in Sr Primary. Teachers noted include G. L. Dunnill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasqagaleya
Sr. IV
Melvin Storey, Jr
Kenneth Wallee
Wiliam Kee
Wilma Storey
Anna McGregor
George Wallace
Miarion Anderson
Ray Thompson
Leonard Brownlow
Charles Henderson
Catherine Anderson
Harold Barber
Jas. Wallace
Emily’ Thompson
Evelyn Storey
G. L. Dunnill
April School Report and Local Notices
The school roster lists Sr 1V learners Leslie Swickhamer George Graff Leona Waller Jr WW Barbara Guthrie Verna Murray Teddy Harrop Sr 11I Thelma Graff Ruby Murray Harry Murray Jr V Etta Swickhamer Douglas Guthrie Grace Graff Jr I Elwood Johnston Dora Denny Beatrice Graff Isabel Anderson. The visiting teachers GHURCHILL and Mrs William McDonald from London visited Mr Johnnie Smiths List week. No trout caught in local streams this season. The oldest resident Mrs Christopher Swackhamer died at eighty four. funeral Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Swickhamer
George Graff
Leona Waller
Barbara’ Guthrie
Verna Murray
Teddy Harrop
Thelma Graff
Ruby Murray
Harry Murray
Etta Swickhamer
Douglas Guthrie
Grace Graff
Elwood Johnston
Dora Denny
Beatrice Graff
Isabel Anderson
William McDonald
London
Johnnie Smith
Leslie's School April Report Highlights Senior Classes
The April school report lists students by class and section including Sr IV Loy Ola Forestell Nan Cripps Kathleen McKeon Viola Allan Hector McArthur Jr WV Wilie Johnston loulu McCutcheon Joseph Forestell Calvin Aitken Gonion Leslie Thyra Stone Sr WI Mary McCaig Tommy Colt Annie Aitken Bessie Forestell Sr W Evelyn Pearen James McCaig Lois Forestall Lloyd McKeown Elsie Nelson Sr T Orval Stone Marjorie McCaig Sohra Forestel Robbie Allan Sr Primer Jean Burt Marion Les le Lawson McCutcheon Elsie Maude Jr Prime Goardon McKeown Jean Aitken Grant Allan Lorna Nelson M McDonald Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Loyola Forestell
Nan Cripps
Kathleen McKeon
Viola Allan
Hector McArthur
Wilie Johnston
Loulu McCutchton
Joseph F&forestell
Calvin Aitken
Gonion Leslie
Thyra ‘Stone
Mary McCaig
Tommy Colt
Annie Aitken
Bessie Forestell
Evelyn Pear
Diphtheria Toll and Loyal Camp Plans at Limehouse
Obituary notes Cecilia Hamilton four years old who died after diphtheria and was buried at Limehouse Cemetery. The article also details a large Toronto youth camp organized by E Gowdy and partners, to Limehouse May 23 to May 25 with excursions, sports, campfires, and a Queen's Birthday memorial, highlighting leaders from Pauline School and local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grant
Charles Kirkpatrick
James Hamilton
Cecelia
Limehouse
Victoria
E. J. Nodre
Toronto
F. Moore
Acton
Douglas Gewdy
Gowdy
Pauline
Canadian National
Georgetown
Glen Adams
Jones' Falls
High ‘Park
Paiiiie
Ana Limehouse Quarryman
Maggie Advises No Starch On Mr Jones Pyjamas
In a domestic scene the Jones family debates clothing care as Maggie counsels Maggie to avoid starch and to press Mr Jones's pajamas smoothly. Mrs Jones complies while Big Jones agrees to discuss the matter. The exchange highlights household tensions over attire and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manele
Maggie
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Milton real estate deals and local notices in Milton area
Milton sells 100 acre farm to Sam Hetherington near Natea Kawoz. Mrs Samuel Dies returns from Garrarosso Alberta. Mrs Wartley and Cyrus Witmer recover after hospital visits in Hamilton and Toronto. Milton Arena Ltd reports a $4266.69 receipts, $457.71 balance. Local boot shop owner Fusken buys Martin Street residence. Town Hall front tree removal prompts beautification plans by the Horticultural Society. Post Office to close Wednesdays May to September with limited service. Engagement announced for Mary Isabel McEachern to Stanley Fay of Milton. wedding planned late May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam” Hetherington
Mxra Camapbell
Natea- Kawoz
Samuel Dies
Garrarosso
Alberta
Mra
David Wartley
Hamilton
Cyrus Witmer
Toronto
Milton Arena, Ltd
Hubilides
R. M. Fusken
Woodstock
Martin Street
Irena Downs
Olnce
Hull
Horticultural Society
Post ‘Ofice Department
James
Mary Isabel
Stanley Albert Fay
Henry Fay
Milton
Local notes from Simcoe and surrounds brighten spring progress
Residents report home visits, repairs, and caregiving. Barry works on garage renovations with Geo Oakes as carpenter. Mrs Smith and family, Bridger kin, Ayles, and others visited over the weekend. Local play The Arrival of Kitty drew a good crowd at Town Hall. Community gardening and lawn care pick up as warm weather arrives. Herbert Dyer shows recovery while Jim makes good progress at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Pr “Barry
Geo
Oakés
Kelly
Wm. Bridger
Simcot
Eileen En Bridger
Guelph
Sohrnston Hewgt
Simcoe
Woyle
Whitby
R. B. Richardson
France
Vineland
St. John’s Church
Nassagaweya
Noranen
Burns
Ank
Alex. Ferguson
George Plummer
Simcon
Herbert Dyer
Jim
The band that changes lives on the street
A poetic reflection compares a marching band to life changing influence. It suggests 80 lives radiate inspiration like music, lifting the weak and renewing courage, guiding people to strive and achieve more than they thought possible.
Banking Team Explanation From Aged Clerk In Atlanta
An old Black man named John Joncas left Atlanta and came to the big Dank. He balanced his book showing a balance of $200, then issued a cheque of the Atlanta bank for $200 payable to Cincinnati bank. The cheque was returned marked insufficient funds prompting an inquiry between banks about the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
John Joncas
Atlanta
Georgia
Cincinnatis
Cincinnatii Bank
At- Tanta Bank
John Jones
Learn a Trade Program in Garage Work and Barbering
Advertisement offers training with paid participation in garage work and barbering. Encourages learning a trade to increase earnings. Promotes Hemphil's Ltd at 163 Kings Street West Toronto and mentions hairdressing and beauty culture schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemphil's, Ltd
Kings St
Toronto
Chiropractor Nielsen Opens Ontario Office Hours
A new chiropractor Nielsen announces office hours Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2 to 9 p m with lady attendant. Location Georgetown with return fare paid via Radial to Georgetown. Appointments available. acton visits on Mondays and Thursdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Georgetown
Phome
Acton
ActonOntario Trustee Sale Auction Notice 1926
Public auction set for May 27 1926 at 3 pm at the Syd ney Smith Estate Acton village Halton County. Included is a large two storey 12 room residence with modern features and a brick garage plus a four room servant bungalow on about five and a half acres. Terms require ten percent down and thirty days closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Halton
Esquesing
Sydney Smith
Toronto-Sarnia
Motor Bus
London
Toronto
Canadian National
Halaing
Mesara
H. N. Fermer
Barrhiter
Starr
Pence
Fraser
Hull
Bay Street
Arnutal
Parry and Campbell
Yonge Street
Chartered Trust and Executor Co
King St
West
Executors Sale of Household Effects in Acton 1926
Executors plan a public auction of the late Mrs C S Smith s household at Acton on May 27 1926 at 1 00 pm. Items include beds chairs tables rugs desks dressers and dishware with silver linens and decor. J Kerr is auctioneer with details via Palmer Barriater and William Fowdy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Pairview
Reai
Dence
Acton
Unos Steroida
jJardinieres
Jardinieres
Shakespeare Pletyron
Grandfather Smith
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Memoriam
The
Acton Free Press
Sday
Feaf
Dispatch
Wilton
Oakville
Hanover
R. N. Brown
Dundas Public
Fairview ‘Cemetery
England
Egland
Gazette
Expresa
Minai
Mrs. C. Swackhamer
J-Cera's
Martha Orr
Lorne School
Ghurchill
Leslie's School
Nielsen
Chiropractice
cxsSon
Mitt Streat
Victords
Ava. O. Ly Martin
George Musselle Acton
Max
A. H. Bishop
BON
H. Bishop & Son Bante
Awe
R. J. Kerr
Ont
McLean & CO
Men's Union
Acton, Ont
Cleveland Bicycles
W. D. Talbot
Main Street
H. W. Hinton Jeweller
Géo. ' Soper’s
J. Kerr
Plank
Glen
Palmer
M.A. Barriater
William Fowdy
Hires
Hatate
Imperial
OIL
Fhat-Acton-Gaso
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